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Revival of Orthodoxy in Russia (celebrated in 2011)

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XddLDufkaig

A beautiful and inspiring testimony to the faith of the people, the engagement of the Church in society and the blessings of technology, all to the glory of God!

 

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Homily on the Sunday of the Canaanite Woman

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Dr. Stephanos Alexopoulos

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Homily on the Sunday of Zachaeus

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Mr. Theo Nicolakis, Chief Information Officer, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

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Homily on the 12th Sunday of Luke

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Dn. Joseph Ruocco Brown

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Homily on the Sunday after the Feast of Theophany

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Christopher Flesoras

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The Orthodox Perspective on Coping with Life Changes (January 29, following the Divine Liturgy)

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

How do we, as Orthodox Christians, cope with our own life changes? How do the spiritual fathers guide us to embrace changes in our life? Can nurturing our spiritual well-being empower us to cope and reduce our perceived stress during these inevitable times?  Saint Anna Philoptochos will host a discussion with Fr. Christopher and Dn. Joseph, addressing the Orthodox Faith perspective on coping with life changes. 

Changes in life are constant. Some changes in our life are good while others are unfortunately tragic. Surprisingly, positive life changes, for instance; a job promotion, acceptance to college, marriage, childbirth, and retirement are celebratory events, yet these blessings are found to increase stress levels. While change in residence, death of a loved one, and a marriage separation are examples of changes we might normally perceive as stressful life changes, it may be astonishing to find that positive life changes may induce stress levels in comparable measures to negative ones. An accumulation of life changes in a given period of time lead to higher stress levels, and high stress levels increase ones susceptibility to illness and mental health problems. 
The World Health Organization’s definition of health: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”  As an Orthodox Christian, we may elaborate and include spiritual well-being to complete this definition.


Please join us for an insightful and spirit-filled discussion.  For more information, please contact our President, Angeliki Rosenberg.

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Homily on the Feast of the Nativity of Christ

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Dn. Joseph Ruocco Brown

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Homily at the close of Great Vespers on the Nativity of Christ

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Costa Efstathiu

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Homily on the SundayBefore the Feast of the Nativity of Christ

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Christopher Flesoras

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Homily on the 11th Sunday of Luke

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Dn. Joseph Ruocco Brown.

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Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage (video - A Home Forever)

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

A Home Forever! from Rob Orr on Vimeo.

Three Orthodox Christian nuns take over a run down orphanage in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Hogar Rafael Ayau has been the home to over a thousand children for the past 14 years…but now their facility faces potential closure so they are working to build a new facility outside the city. U.S fundraising efforts are being coordinated by the FHRA - The Friends of the Hogar Rafael Ayau. For more information please visit their website at FriendsoftheHogar.org

Dear Friend of the Hogar Rafael Ayau,
 
In our eagerness to tell you about our holiday gift offer - buy a CD and get a DVD FREE - we forgot to mention that a “sneak preview” of the DVD is now available on Vimeo.  Please follow this link:
 
http://vimeo.com/32586048
 
Remember, from now until January 6, 2012, your purchase of the CD “Hymns of the Hogar” for $22 includes the DVD “A Home Forever, The Story of the Hogar Rafael Ayau” documentary video for FREE.  
 
Or purchase the 25 minute DVD by itself for only $14.
 
Prices include shipping and handling. 
 
All proceeds will benefit the Walk With Angels Capital Campaign to raise funds to complete construction of Hogar San Miguel, the new home for the children.
 
For fast service, please send checks to :
 
Friends of the Hogar
c/o Catherine Fuller
18137 Clifton RD
Lakewood OH  44107
 
Or contact Catherine at http://www.friendsofthehogar.org for more information.
 
Your help today is a child’s tomorrow.
 
Thank you for your support.
 
Catherine Fuller

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An Update to Antonia Bledsaw

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Just a quick update on Antonia’s progress as we head into the Christmas Season. “Nia is doing great! She’s had a few bouts with colds and such, typical for a toddler in kindergarten, but she just keeps on surprising us with her joy and fortitude. She is actually in kindergarten now-the school she is in has a wonderful special ed program. Nia goes half days as they cannot hire a nurse to do her feedings throughout the day. But she goes Monday thru Friday and takes the bus back and forth. It’s funny, but she really enjoys riding the bus! Her face lights up when Katrina tells her the bus is here. And she loves school too. They do great work with her, and it shows. They even take her to the ‘normal’ kids kindergarten a couple of days a week.

We’ve also noticed that over about the last week, Nia seems to making more sounds, almost as if she is trying to talk, and yesterday, Katrina said it sounded at one point like she was trying to sing with a video that was on. So it’s been very exciting and such a joy to say the least.

So in closing, we are fine, Antonia is doing great, and it’s the season to celebrate the birth of the Christ. As new family, life is good.
Merry CHRISTmas!
Robert, Katrina, & Antonia (Nia) Bledsaw

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About Dr. Gary Vikan, our 2012 Three Hierarchs Academic Lecturer

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Gary Vikan was named Director of the Walters Art Museum in 1994 after serving as the
museum’s Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Medieval Art since
1985. Before coming to the Walters, Dr. Vikan was Senior Associate for Byzantine Art
Studies at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, DC. A native of Minnesota, he received his
B.A. from Carleton College in 1967 and his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1976.

During his tenure Dr. Vikan secured three major collections: the John and Berthe Ford
Collection of the Arts of India, Nepal and Tibet; the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Collection of South-East Asian Art, and the John Bourne Collection of the Arts of the
Ancient Americas; since 1995, he has assembled at the Walters the finest collection of
Ethiopian art outside of its native country. Under Dr. Vikan’s leadership the Walters has
received Mellon Foundation challenge grants to endow six curatorial positions, two
curatorial post-doctoral positions, and a conservation scientist.

An internationally known medieval art scholar, Dr, Vikan has curated a number of the
most significant exhibitions in the museum’s history, including Silver Treasure from Early
Byzantium (1986); Holy Image, Holy Space: Frescoes and Icons from Greece (1988),
Gates of Mystery: The Art of Holy Russia (1992) and African Zion: The Sacred Art of
Ethiopia (1993). Trained as a Byzantinist, he has published and lectured extensively on
topics as varied as early Christian pilgrimage, medicine and magic, icons, the Shroud of
Turin, neuroscience and aesthetics, and Elvis Presley. His most recent book, Early
Byzantine Pilgrimage Art, was published in 2010 by Dumbarton Oaks; he is currently
working on a book-length study entitle Pilgrimage to Graceland. Dr. Vikan is adjunct
professor at the Johns Hopkins University, Department of Art History, and a faculty
member in the Johns Hopkins University School of Continuing Studies.

In 1999 Dr. Vikan was appointed by President Clinton to his Cultural Property Advisory
Committee, a post he held until 2003. He was honored by the French Minister of Culture
and Communication with Knighthood in the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier de
l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) in 2000. In 1999, he was the American Association of
Museum Directors’ representative to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust
Assets in the United States. He currently serves on advisory boards for the Getty
Leadership Institute and the Department of Art and Archaeology, Princeton University.

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Homily on the 10th Sunday of St. Luke

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Demetrius Dogias

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Homily on the 8th Sunday of St. Luke

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Dn. Joseph Ruocco Brown

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A Homily on the 7th Sunday of Luke

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Constantine Efstathiu, Pastor Emeritus of the Nativity of Christ Church in Novato

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Nativity Retreat at St. Timothy Orthodox Church in Fairfield

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

The Retreat will be hosted by the St. Timothy Chapter of the Fellowship of St. John the Divine, which is a Young Adult ministry within the Antiochian Archdiocese. With the blessing of Bishop JOSEPH and our Parish Priest, V. Rev. Father Silas, we will host this one-day retreat at St. Timothy’s on Sunday, November 27th.

Our guest speaker will be Archimandrite Irenei, who will present a talk on the theme, “I behold a new and wondrous mystery,” from the Nativity homily of St. John Chrysostom. The pre-registration cost for the retreat is $20 or $25 at the door. This includes lunch, provided snacks and a fasting Young Adult Dessert Social. The primary age range for the retreat is 18-35.

If you would like more information you may contact the church at (707) 864-6236. You may also contact Tim Flood (916) 501-8032 or Anna Fashho (707) 439-5274, with any questions you may have. For those individuals with Facebook accounts, we will also have the information and forms posted on our “St. Timothy Orthodox Church” page. Simply “like” the page and you will gain access to those documents, as well as other information about St. Timothy’s.

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Lecture (video) on Orthodox Christian Monasticism

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Offered by V. Rev. Fr. Makarios Mannos of St. Katherine Monastery, Sinai, Egypt

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Lecture on Orthodox Christian Monasticism by Fr. Makarios Mannos

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

On Wednesday evening, beginning at 6:30 we will welcome to our community, Very Rev. Fr. Makarios Mannos who will lecture on monasticism and St. Katherine Monastery in Sinai. Father Makarios Mannos was born and raised in the area of Salt Lake City, Utah.  In May of 1975, while still a student at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA, he was tonsured a monk, taking the name of Saint Makarios of Egypt.  In the fall of 1975, the monk Makarios was ordained to the rank of deacon at Holy Cross Seminary by Archbishop Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South, of blessed memory.  In December of 1975, the newly ordained Deacon Makarios traveled to the Monastery of St. Katherine at Sinai.

With the blessings of Archbishop Iakovos, Deacon Makarios was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at the Holy Monastery of Saint Katherine on Pentecost Sunday in 1984 by the Abbot of the Monastery, His Eminence Archbishop Damianos.  Father Makarios was accepted into the brotherhood in April of 1985.

Currently on an extended leave from the monastery, Father Makarios remains under the care of Metropolitan Isaiah of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver.  On January 7, 1998, Father Makarios was bestowed the title of Archimandrite by Metropolitan Isaiah, with the approval of His Eminence Archbishop Damianos of Sinai.

Father Makarios participated as a consultant for the following published works:

1.    The Sophisticated Traveler, Great Tours and Detours, “The Sinai’s Harsh Splendor”, by Terrence Smith.  Published by Villand Books, New York, 1985.  Ed. A.M. Rosenthal & Arthur Garb.
2.    Fools for God, Richard North, Collins, London 1987.
3.    Egypt, (A Photo Journey), Mary Cross, Theodore Cross Publishing Co. New Jersey 1990.
4.    Oriented Leadership, McKibben & Williams, Orthodox Christian Publications Ctr., Wayne, N.J. 1994.
5.    Mount Sinai, Joseph Hobbs, O of TX Press, Austin, TX 1995.
6.    The Ten Commandments for Kids, A video series released in the spring of 2003.  TLC Productions, Los Angeles, CA.

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Homily on the Fifth Sunday of Luke

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Christopher Flesoras

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Lecture on the Significance of Oxi Day (hosted at Annunciation)

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Dr. Veremis will be speaking on the significance of Oxi Day in an informal reception co-hosted by Hellenic Studies and Enosis.  This event is free.
Date: Friday, October 28th
Time:  7:30 pm
Location:  Hellenic Center - Lower Fellowship Room
Light hors d’oeuvre reception will accompany the discussion.
Seating for this event is limited, please RSVP with Nick Avdis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or at 916-813-3146.

 

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Homily on the Feast of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Christopher Flesoras

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Homily on the Third Sunday of St. Luke

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Dn. Joseph Ruocco Brown

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“Buy a Bowl, Feed a Soul”

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

The Saint Vincent de Paul in Roseville, feeds in excess of 120 nutritious meals each day to folks in need. As with other programs, their program has been the victim of financial cuts and it is becoming increasingly more difficult to continue. 

Through the graciousness of Sierra College, generosity of a variety of restaurants, assistance of our church youth, and countless other volunteers, there will be a event on November 13th to benefit SVdP, “Buy a Bowl, Feed a Soul.”  Hand thrown pottery bowls will be available for you to purchase for a $20 donation. You will then be able to partake of soup(in your new bowl), salad, bread, and a beverage. Desserts will be sold separately. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to our local SVdP in the form of food to stock their kitchen freezers and cupboards.

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Veterans Pancake Breakfast Scheduled for October 8, 8AM-11AM

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

On Saturday, October 8, we will host a Pancake Breakfast in support of the Soldiers Project, a non profit that serves veterans, specifically those who have served in either Iraq or Afghanistan as well as their families.  We are anticipating serving some 500 people this morning!  Offer your time and talent in support of our soldiers, veterans and their families or simply join us for a great breakfast!

 

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Flag Raising and Dedication Scheduled for October 8 @ 7:30am

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

On Saturday, October 8, we will host a Pancake Breakfast in support of the Soldiers Project, a non profit that serves veterans, specifically those who have served in either Iraq or Afghanistan as well as their families.  This breakfast, which will begin at 8am, will be preceded by the raising of the American Flag on our newly installed flagpole.  At 7:30am, we will gather by the Memorial Rose Garden with a Chaplain and Color Guard provided by the 115th RSG of the Army National Guard, to raise our flag which was flown over the US Capitol for our Parish on September 1. We will also unveil a plaque, which reads:

“For our American Nation, the President, our Armed Forces, and all in public service, let us pray…” Raised & Dedicated in honor of our soldiers and veterans on October 8, 2011

Join us as we raise our American flag, pray for our soldiers, thank our veterans, and support the men and women of our Armed Forces who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as their families.

 

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Recital Performance (Sip, Savor & Sushi)

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Pianist, Alice O’Sullivan, Violinist, Cappy Pottle & Vocalist, Amy McKenzie perform at this fifth annual event at Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church, Roseville, CA

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Homily on the 15th Sunday of St. Matthew

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Peter Spiro of St. Athanasios Church, Aurora, Il

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Homily on the Sunday following the Elevation of the Life-giving Cross

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Demetrius Dogias

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Forty Days for Life

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

The fall 40 Days for Life begins September 28th in hundreds of cities across the nation and around the world! This life-saving, peaceful, prayerful ministry is endorsed by Bishop Soto and all Catholics are encouraged to participate!  Our fall vigil will be at the public sidewalk in front of the abortion businesses at 1750 Wright Street, near the corner of Wright Street and Alta Arden.  Christians will be praying there and offering assistance to women, Monday-Saturday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, from September 28th to November 6th.  By God’s grace and through the power of prayer, over 4,300 women have changed their mind, choosing LIFE for their children, rather than have their abortion, due to people just like you praying at the Sidewalk!  Please join us in this life-saving, compassionate ministry!  Call Wynette at 916-955-1577 or see http://www.40daysforlife.com/sacramento for more information.

 

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Tommy Apostolos Fund Shopping Spree Scheduled for December 3

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Please join us for the annual Tommy Apostolos Fund shopping spree on Saturday, December 3, 2011, 5:30 am. We will be shopping for clothes, shoes and other essentials for over 300 Roseville kids in need.  Each child will be shopping for $125 in clothing items.

All you need is a calculator and a desire to shop for about an hour or so!
·    Saturday, December 3rd
·    5:30 a.m.
·    Kohl’s Department Store, 10375 Fairway Drive, Roseville

Thank you for joining us for our Tommy Apostolos shopping spree.
·    You have approximately $125 to spend on your child.
·    Please no toys.  Stick to purchasing essentials like clothes, shoes, etc.
·    Make sure you stay with your child at all times. It is especially important when you are done shopping to walk your child out to their parents or guardian.

THANK YOU!!

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Homily on the Commemoration of 09.01.11

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Demetrius Dogias

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Pancake Breakfast in Support of Veterans

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Help us support the Soldiers Project, which provides free and confidential psychological treatment for OIF OEF, Active Military, Veterans and their families on October 8!

 

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Job Opening: Preschool Teacher (Saint Anna Preschool)

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preschool Teacher:  Seeking a mature, nurturing preschool teacher for a three year old class in an Orthodox Christian preschool in Roseville.  An Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education is required as well as two years of teaching experience in a preschool center. Modesty in dress and overall appearance is a must as the school is in a Christian environment.. Planning age appropriate activities around a thematic based traditional curriculum is also part of the job description as well as light diapering(some of the children are not completely potty trained.)  The hours are from 7:00A.M. TO 3:30P.M. Monday through Friday and pay is commensurate with experience and education (916)772-9304 You may e-mail your resume to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

 

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HELP NEEDED TO SUPPORT TOMMY APOSTOLOS FUND (The Brent Gove Open)

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

In order to help the growing need to cloth children in our community more fundraising is needed. The organizers of The Brent Gove Open graciously included the Tommy Apostolos Fund as one of their five charities: Tommy Apostolos Fund, Shoulder-to-Shoulder, International Justice Mission, World Vision and Ultimate Wilderness Adventure. Their goal is to raise a total of $100,000 for the five charities! They’ve already received $1,000 specifically designated to the Tommy Apostolos Fund!!!

Event: The Brent Gove Open
Date: September 23rd, 2011
Place: Lincoln Hills Golf Club

Volunteers are needed to work a 3-par 50/50 hole from 10:30am-5:00pm.  We need 2 volunteers at all times to take entry cash & handout our Tommy Apostolos Fund imprinted lucky tees.  Please offer your time to cloth to raise funds for kids in need. 

To volunteer, please contact, Tommy Apostolos Fund Committee Member, Bob Smith, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Homily on the 12 Sunday of St. Matthew

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Dr. Calinic Berger.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FIRST PLACER COUNTY VETERANS STANDDOWN (September 27-29)

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

This event will be held on September 27 to 29 at the Roseville Fairgrounds.  Stand Down refers to a grassroots, community-based intervention program designed to help the nation’s Active Duty and Veterans.  This local event will provide:  Shelter throughout event; food; personal care (haircuts, personal care supplies, clothing); picture ID services; health care screening (HIV/AIDS, TB, Hepatitis C, etc.); health care services (actual health care professionals will provide services); eye care; dental care; VA benefits counseling; general benefits counseling (Social Security, Food Stamps, local health and human services); substance abuse counseling/recovery groups; mental health counseling; legal services; employment services (job referrals, employment counseling); housing services (referrals to programs); spiritual services; activities to empower homeless veterans and create a “community” (town meetings, tent leaders, open mike, entertainment, graduation).  Volunteers are needed.  Please visit http://www.placercountyveteranstanddown.org/ for more information and to email Chaplain Terry.

 

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Homily on the Eleventh Sunday of St.  Matthew

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Perched by Rev. Fr. Christopher Flesoras

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Homily on the Tenth Sunday of St.  Matthew

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Demetrius Dogias

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3rd Annual Hellenic Golf Classic (Annunciation Church, Sacramento)

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

This year’s Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, September 30 at Lincoln Hill Golf Course.  For more information, please see the attached flyer and registration form. 

 

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Feast Day of St Phanourios to be celebrated August 28

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

We will celebrate the Feast Day of St Phanourios on Sunday, August 28 for “things lost then found”.  Please bring your Fanouropita to Church before the start of liturgy.  The Fanouropitas will be blessed and shared during coffee hour.

Little is known of the Saint Phanourios, the holy Martyr and newly appeared of Rhodes, except that which is depicted concerning his martyrdom on his holy icon, which was discovered in the year 1500 among the ruins of an ancient church on Rhodes, when the Moslems ruled there. Thus he is called “the Newly Revealed.”

His name is invoked when prayers are asked for the recovery of things lost items, and because he answers our prayers so often, the custom is to bake a “Fanouropita” (“Phanourius-Cake”) as a thanks-offering and bring to to Church to be blessed and shared with the congregation.

Here are a few links for Fanouropita recipes, the cake traditionally eaten on his name day. Other recipes can be found on the internet as well.

http://realgreekrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/greek-fanouropita.html
http://www.numkitchen.com/greek/greek-saint-fanourios-cakefanouropita.html
http://www.skopelos.net/recipes/fanouropita.htm

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Homily on the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Demetrius Dogias

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A Homily on the 9th Sunday of Matthew

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Dn. Joseph Ruocco Brown

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Homily on the Eighth Sunday of Matthew

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Fr. Christopher Flesoras

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Homily on the 7th Sunday of St. Matthew

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Dn. Joseph Ruocco Brown

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Homily on the Feast of St. Anna

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. James Retelas of the Annunciation Church, Sacramento

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Festal Greetings & Thank You’s

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Greetings on the Feast of the Dormition of Saint Anna, the Feast of our beloved Parish!  What a beautiful feast, celebrated with services, receptions, fellowship and study.  I offer my sincere gratitude to Dn. Joseph, our Parish Council, members of our Philoptochos and those stewards who so thoughtfully and generously offered their time, talent, and treasury to make this such a memorable and beautiful commemoration…all to the glory of God.

In addition to our brothers and sisters in Christ who joined us from sister parishes throughout the four day celebration, I would like to thank the clergy and monastics who prayed services with us:

His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco
V. Rev. Fr. Meletios Webber of the Monastery of St. John, Manton
Rev. Fr. Demetios Dogias, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Fr. Peter Salmas, Holy Cross Church, Belmont
Rev. Fr. James Retelas, Annunciation Church, Sacramento
Rev. Fr. Timothy Robinson, Annunciation Church, Sacramento
Rev. Fr. Luke Palumbus, St. Basil Church, Stockton
Rev. Fr. William Weir, Holy Assumption Church, Fair Oaks
Rev. Fr. Nebjosa Pantic, Ascension Cathedral, Oakland
Rev. Dn. Niko Bekris, Archdeacon of the Metropolis of San Francisco
Rev. Dn. Chrysostom Gilbert, Archdiocesan District
Sister Ann, Holy Assumption Monastery, Callistoga
Sister Xenia, Holy Assumption Moanstery, Callistoga

The celebration of our matron saint will continue tomorrow as we welcome a group of pilgrims to our parish: two Roman Catholic Priests as well as six novices  (3 from the US, two from Mexico, and one from Italy) who are preparing for Holy Orders in the Roman Church.  

Truly, this outpouring of love for our matron remains a blessing to and an inspiration for all of us who call Saint Anna Church our spiritual home!  May our Lord, through her holy intercessions continue to grant us every good gift unto salvation as we celebrate her feast, build the Body of Christ in Roseville, and (we pray) construct a sanctuary in her honor and to the glory of God.  

Services will be prayed tomorrow morning, beginning at 9am commemorating the Feast of St. Paraskevi, while festal services celebrating St. Panteliemon will begin at 9am on Wednesday.  

+fr christopher

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Homily at the close of Great Vespers on the Dormition of St. Anna

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Peter Salmas of Holy Cross Church, Belmont, CA

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Homily on the Sixth Sunday of Matthew

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by V. Rev. Meletios Webber of the Monastery of St. John in Manton, Ca.

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Homily on the Sunday of the Holy Fathers, July 17, 2011

by Rev Fr Chris Flesoras

Preached by Rev. Fr. Demetrius Dogias