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Cruise–Control Marriages Invite DisconnecƟon by Fr. Timothy Pavlatos, MDiv, M.S., LMFT 

     Marriages cannot be sustained in a healthy way, let  alone grow, if –as couples– we set them on ‘cruise con‐ trol.’  All  marriages  need  to  be  nurtured  from  the  first  day to the last of our lives.       In all rela onships we seek to know and understand  the  other–just  as  the  other  mutually  comes  to  know  and  understand  us.  This  takes  me,  a en on,  and  a  vested  interest.  When  we  experience  someone  taking  the  me to know us by asking ques ons, listening, and  sharing  their  own  thoughts  and  feelings,  we  feel  con‐ nected.       Engaging the other in dialogue while being fully pre‐ sent  requires  pu ng  aside  “all  the  cares  of  this  life.”  This  a en veness  demonstrates  care,  concern,  and  interest.  We  all  want  to  feel  that  our  spouse  will  re‐ spond  and  be  there  when  we  call  out  to  them.  Ul ‐ mately it is about trust; as if to say,  ‘Will  you  be  there  and  can  I  count  on  you?’  If  the  an‐ swer is ‘Yes,’ each person will experience two extreme‐ ly important components to a healthy marriage: safety  and security.       When  a  marriage  is  put  in  ‘cruise  control,’  there  is  the  belief  that  the  rela onship  is  good  and  has  no  pressing  issues.  This  point  of  view  looks  at  marriage  from  a  ‘problem‐free’  perspec ve.  If  there  aren’t  any  real  concerns  to  address,  then  all  me  and  a en on  can  be  directed  toward  other  things  such  as  children,  work, friends, and fun.       However, the danger of this is that it opens the door  to disconnec on between the spouses. This disconnect  may not be felt immediately—just as a  plant  won’t  show  it’s  in  distress  without  water  for  a  couple  of  days.  In  me,  though,  the  lack  of  water  will  manifest itself in the leaves and flowers.       In the same manner, a marriage rela onship without  regular  ‘watering’  will,  over  me,  begin  to  show  signs  of distress in one or both spouses in  ways such as:  • Irritability  • Sarcasm  • Complaining  • Withdrawing  • Nagging       Our typical reac ons may come out in abrupt ques‐ ons and statements such as: 

• “What’s wrong with you?”  • “Why are you so rude and mean?”  • “Stop already! All you do is complain.”  • “You’re never around anymore.  Everything else in life is more important  to you.”  • “Give me a break! Stop hounding  me about everything.”       These comments come out of our own frustra on,  pain, and fear of being neglected, abandoned, and iso‐ lated. A be er way to respond would be to engage our  spouses in a way that invites them to kinder dialogue.  • “I’ve no ced you’ve been a li le irritable lately.  Please tell me what’s going on.”  • “That comment was hur ul. Is everything okay?”  • “You seem like you have a lot on your mind. Is  there anything I can do to help?”  • “I feel like we’ve been dri ing apart. Can we take  some  me to talk about this?”       Marriage is like a dance where we work together,  learning to synchronize our steps with our spouse. This  can’t happen if we don’t nurture our rela onship daily.       Here are a few sugges ons to nurture our marriages:  • Dialogue with Christ every day in prayer.  • Learn the “love language” of your spouse. (For  more details, see Gary D. Chapman’s The Five Love  Languages)  • Offer encouraging and suppor ve statements to  one another daily.  • Listen carefully to understand each other and  don’t assume.  • Cul vate a spirit of gra tude for the blessings in  your life.  • Spend quiet  me together—just the two of you.  • Take an interest in ac vi es your spouse enjoys.       God is the source of love and, through Him, there is  no limit to the love that we can experience with our  spouse. If we inten onally nurture our  marriage daily, there is no limit to the in macy we can  feel for each other.      Fr. Timothy Pavlatos is the director of the Family Wellness Minis‐ try of the Metropolis of San Francisco. He is a licensed marriage  and family therapist.                            (Con nued a er the Parish council Mee ng Update)

Sun Nov 1

Sts. Kosmas & Damian the Physicians - Regular Schedule

Τριτ 17 Νοεμ Συνάντηση των ανδρών στις 6:30πμ

Brief presentation by the Greek School in honor of OXI Day. Fellowship Hour are offered by Elaine Lazaris and family, Marika and Jimmy Vlahos, Georgia and Mike Olympio, Evridiki and Angelo Cortessis and Presv. Olga Kangelaris in honor of family namedays. Fellowship Hour is also offered by the community in honor of Fr. George Kiricoples’ 15 years of service and Fr. Demetri’s 25 years of service at Annunciation. Tue Nov 3

Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ Σαβ 21 Νοεμ

Τα Εισόδια της Θεοτόκου στον Ναό

Κυρ 22 Νοεμ

Κανονικό πρόγραμμα Ο καφές ανοιχτός

Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am

Φθινοπωρινή Γενική Συνέλευση μετά την θεία Λειτουργία Τριτ 24 Νοεμ Συνάντηση των ανδρών στις 6:30πμ

Adult Discussion 9:30am

Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ

Philoptochos Board Meeting 6:00 pm Sun Nov 8

Archangels Michael & Gabriel

Regular Schedule

Ladies of Philoptochos will pass a tray for the Patriarchate Fellowship Hour is offered in loving memory of Larry by his loving family.

Tue Nov 10

St. Nektarios Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am

Τετ 25 Νοεμ

Της Αγίας Αικατερίνης

Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ.

Το Ελληνικό Σχολείο θα είναι κλειστό για τις διακοπές των Ευχαριστιών . Τετάρτη - Παρασκευή 25 έως 29 Νοεμβρίου Η Χριστιανική Ακαδημία θα είναι κλειστή για τις διακοπές των Ευχαριστιών

Artoklasia/Blessing of Loaves and Fellowship Hour are offered by Anna Giannopoulos, Voula Vlahos, Marika Vlahos, Roula Janos, Roxanne Gianopoulos, Ricke Kortesis and Elaine Lazaris.

Πεμπ 26 Νοεμ Ευλογημένη Ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών.

Parish Council Meeting 6:00pm

Δευτ 30 Νοεμ Του Απόστολου Ανδρέα

Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Adult Discussion 9:30am

Wed Nov 11

Community Fellowship Night 6:00 - 6:30 PM Holy Unction 6:30 - 7:00 PM Fellowship Meal 7:00 - 8:15 PM Joy & Hope Meeting

Thu Nov 12

Baklava Bake Sale preparation 9:00am

Fri Nov 13

Set-up & Preparation for Philoptochos Bake Sale 9:00 am

Sat Nov 14

Philoptochos Bake Sale 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

Sun Nov 15

Regular Schedule

Angel Choir (4th-6th grade)

3yr Memorial - John Janos Fellowship Hour is offered in loving memory of John by his loving family Tue Nov 17

Εσπερινός της Αγίας Αικατερίνης – Burlington, NC στις 6:00μμ

Angel Choir (K-3rd grade)

20yr Memorial - Larry Kontos

Mon Nov 9

Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Adult Discussion 9:30am

Όρθρος –Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45πμ

Tο Γραφείο είναι κλειστό Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:45 π.μ.

Κυρ 1 Νοεμ

Κοσμά και Δαμιανού

Kανονικό ωράριο

Πρόγραμμα του Ελληνικού σχολείου προς τιμή της 28ης Οκτωβρίου 1940 O Καφές προσφέρετε από την Ελένη Λάζαρη και την οικογένεια της, Μαρίκα & Δημήτρη Βλάχο, Γεωργία & Μάικ Ολύμπιο, Ευρυδίκη & Ευάγγελο Κορτέση και Πρεσβυτέρα Όλγα προς τιμή της ονομαστικής εορτής τους. Επήσης προσφέρετε απο την κοινότητα εις τιμή του Πατέρα Γεωργίου(15 χρόνια) και Πατέρα Δημητρίου (25 χρόνια) στην Εκκλησία μας στο Winston-Salem. Τριτ 3 Νοεμ

Sat Nov 21

Entry of Theotokos into the Temple

Sun Nov 22

Regular Schedule Fellowship Hour - Open *****Fall General Assembly Meeting after services.

Tue Nov 24

Vespers at St. Katherine - Burlington, NC 6:00pm Wed, Nov 25

Συνεδρίαση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου της Φιλόπτωχου στις 6:00μμ Κυρ 8 Νοεμ

Αρχαγγέλων Μιχαήλ & Γαβριήλ – Κανονικό ωράριο

Wed - Fri, Nov 25th- 27th

20ετές Μνημόσυνο του Λευτέρη Κοντού

Thu Nov 26

Ο Καφές προσφέρετε στην αγαπημένη μνήμη του Λευτέρη από την οικογένεια του Του Αγίου Νεκτάριου

Συνέλευση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου 6:00μμ Τριτ 10 Νοεμ Συνάντηση των ανδρών στις 6:30πμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ Κοινοτική βραδιά 6:00-6:30 Παράκληση 6:30-7:00 φαγητό 7:00-8:15 Συνέλευση της Φιλόπτωχου Συνάντηση HOPE- JOY

Πεμπ 11 Νοεμ Προετοιμασία Μπακλαβά για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 9:00πμ Παρ 13 Νοεμ Προετοιμασία για το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ της Φιλόπτωχου 9:00πμ Σαβ 14 Νοεμ

Το Φθινοπωρινό Φεστιβάλ 8:30πμ – 7:30μμ

Κυρ 15 Νοεμ

Κανονικό ωράριο

Αγγελική Χορωδία ( 4ης – 6ής τάξεων)

Τριετές Μνημόσυνο του Ιωάννη Τζάνου Ο καφές προσφέρετε από την οικογένεια του προς την αγαπημένη του μνήμη.

Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am

Annunciation Christian Academy closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY TO ALL Office is closed

Sun Nov 29

Όρθρος –Θ. Λειτουργία 8:45πμ

Ο καφές προσφέρετε από τις οικογένειες: Αννας Γιαννοπουλος, Βούλα Βλάχος, Μαρίκα Βλάχος, Ρούλα Τζιάνος, Ρωξάνη Γιαννόπουλος, Ρίκη Κορτέση και Ελένη Λάζαρης.

Τετ 10 Νοεμ

St. Katherine

Greek School will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday.

Οι κυρίες της Φιλόπτωχου θα περάσουν ειδικό δίσκο για το Πατριαρχείο Δευτ 9 Νοεμ

Men’s Discussion Group Meeting 6:30am Adult Discussion 9:30am

Συνάντηση των ανδρών στις 6:30πμ Θρησκευτική συζήτηση 9:30πμ

Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am

Regular Schedule Fellowship Hour - Open

Mon Nov 30

Apostle Andrew

Matins & Divine Liturgy 8:45am

Diakonia Retreat Center Regional Fundraiser

Once again our community and the surrounding communities of Greensboro, High Point and Burlington worked cooperatively together as one, in support of our Retreat Center in Salem, SC. Hi Eminence was so touched and overwhelmed by the evening, he called it a “miracle”. The setting was phenomenal, the food was exquisite, the service by GOYANS touching and the whole evening was one to remember, savor and be proud of. Our community once again has stood tall, and shown the right and good example to ALL. Our sincere appreciation is expressed to ALL who offered their talent, time and treasure for this worthy endeavor. Our goal was to reach $50,000 towards reducing the DRC mortgage which is 1,923,253. We have accomplished our goal and are close to $54,000. All donors will be receiving a thank you letter and an acknowledgement for tax purposes from the Metropolis. Our sincere appreciation to our Co-chairmen, Jim Tasios and Gus Kazakos for a job well done!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 USHERS - Jim Paloumbas, Michael Kangelaris, Dr. Mike Olympio, Stan Carroll   CHURCH SERV COMM Team 4 - James (Paki) Hondros, Brian McFarlin, Chad Davis, Renee Kortesis   READER - Anthony Whitley   ALTAR BOYS Team 3 - Elias Ziogas, Andreas C. Kalogeromitros, Mikie Ioannou, Costa Kortesis, Alexander Marshall, Nicholas Woody, Stevie Raptis, Stavros Karagiorgis, Panagiotis Vgenopoulos, Parker Moye, Yanni Petropoulos, Angelo Petropoulos, Evangelos Kortesis NURSERY – Helen Sialmas, Lena Balourdos

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 USHERS – Jimmy Chrysson, Chris Kroustalis, Tommy Karathanas, George Bambalis   CHURCH SERV COMM Team 1 - Sammy Ballas, Tom Giannopoulos, Tony Franzese, Stacy Shepherd   READER - Will Moye   ALTAR BOYS Team 4 - Soulis Boutis, Vasilios Liaskonis, Patrick Gonzales, Christopher Mathes, Nicholas Mathes, Chris G. Moutos, Max Clark, Max Rogatsios, Lucas Hondros, William Nolan, Niko Vlahos NURSERY – Irene Chamis, Christina Soriano, Angela Tsolis

  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 USHERS – Nick Karagiorgis, George Kalamaras, Patricia Valier, Sam Liontis CHURCH SERV COMM Team 2 - Helen Uhl, Chris Gallos, Ilias Vlachos, Teddy J. Tsiolkas   READER - Ron Sheppard ALTAR BOYS Team 5 –Thomas Anthony, Travis Liontis, Ian Hellmer, Ralph Shepherd, Marcus Neacsu, George Raptis, Nicholas Rizos, Vasili Karagiannis, Michael Ioannou, Matthew Moutos, John Kroustalis, Sebastian Neacsu, Angelo P. Leontaritis, Angelo N. Leontaritis, Harper Satterfield, Harrison Satterfield NURSERY – Maria Capparelli, Katie Kroustalis

  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 USHERS - Jim Paloumbas, Michael Kangelaris, Dr. Mike Olympio, Stan Carroll CHURCH SERV COMM Team 3 - Chris Macropoulos, Virginia Moutos, Chris Spinosa, Vic Pappas  READER – John A. Carros ALTAR BOYS Team 1 - Teddy Christakos, Michael A. Vlahos, Vaios Demopoulos, Alexandros Kalogeromitros, Yiannis Alexiou, Luke Vlahos, Vasilios Ziogas, Christos Demopoulos, Demetrios Liaskonis, John Stabolitis, John Petropoulos NURSERY – Mary Paloumbas, Lauren Kazakos, Kelly Kontos

  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 USHERS – Jimmy Chrysson, Chris Kroustalis, Tommy Karathanas, George Bambalis CHURCH SERV COMM Team 4 - James (Paki) Hondros, Brian McFarlin, Chad Davis, Renee Kortesis  READER - George Kalamaras   ALTAR BOYS Team 2 - Zachary Blevins, Stephen Macropoulos, Demetri Hodges, Terry Rizos, Kosmas Boutis, Christopher Gallos, Demetri Kortesis, Spero Moutos, George Sechrest, Christian Gallos, David Cook, Dominic Scelfo NURSERY – Chrissy McCullough, Kathy Koutsoupias, Courtney Napier

For Pondering Prayer is a remedy against sorrow and depression. — St. Nilus of Sinai

Ladies of Philoptochos please remember to bring your cakes for the Bake Sale to the Fellowship Hall on Friday morning, November 13th. Be sure to label what kind of cake (listing ingredients is not necessary). Thank you so much for your support! Attention Adults of All Ages! Are you interested in participating in adult dance lessons? We are trying to get together a session that invites the adults of our parish to come and learn Greek folk dance, culture, and tradition. Should you be interested please contact Stavros Karagiorgis at 336‐409‐1456 or [email protected].

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE

HONOR/MEMORIAL FOR VETERANS (U.S., Greek and other Nationalities) DIAKONIA CENTER

The following items of note resulted from business discussed at the October 12 , 2015 Parish Council meeting:

The Metropolis would like to know the names of all Veterans (U.S., Greek & other Nationalities) living or deceased in our community in order to honor them for their service to their country. Please complete this form and mail it to:    

   

   

   

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We were fortunate to have Lou Zagami with the IOCC—International Organization of Christian Charities—in church on Sunday October 11th. This is truly a wonderful organization that is affiliated with our Church. They are very efficiently run and provide humanitarian aid throughout the U.S. and abroad to areas that really are in need of help. Nearly 98% of every dollar they raid through fundraising efforts are actually given back out through direct aid. Please consider supporting this worth cause.

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Sunday School children need to be present at Church as well as Sunday School. Parents, please be sure that your children are in attendance at Church and not only in the breezeway.

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We are grateful to have had Sam Liontis prepare the food for our community fellowship night on October 14th. Our next community fellowship night will be on November 11th.

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The upcoming General Assembly meeting will be held on November 22nd, 2015.

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Our recent Diakonia Fundraiser was a great success! Many thanks to all who participated. The food and fellowship were wonderful and our Goyans did an excellent job in serving. We will be able to provide significant assistance to the Diakonia Center as a result of the support of our Annunciation community.

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The 2016 budget was discussed approved.

Lekita W. Essa P.O. Box 6707  Raleigh, NC 27628 

Veteran Full Name ________________________________________________________________               

  Branch of Service_____________________________________________________________________ 

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Thank you

The Good Samaritan Helpers have sent cards to Esther, Fr. Tom, Irene, Maria, Stephen, Violet, Fr. George and Barbara this month.



If you desire members of the Good Samaritan Helpers to visit you, or know of others that desire it, please let one of our members know. We also would like to help those who need rides to doctors' visits or need help in other ways.



Members to call are: Mary Wnentowski 749‐5391, Persephone Cortessis 765‐2473; Martha Dentiste 768‐1077; Emily Kafant 766‐0604; Nicky Hondros 723‐1320.

PRAYER FOR MARRIED COUPLES Lord Jesus Christ, we thank You for the day on which You joined us in the sacrament of marriage.  Lord, con nue to bless and enrich our marriage in love, companionship, mutual support, oneness of  heart, and progress in faith and life. Protect our marriage from sin, evil, and danger. Foster between us the spirit  of understanding, the spirit of forgiveness, and the spirit of peace. Grant us to see our own faults and not to  judge each other. Gladden our lives with the joys of marriage, that with one heart we may praise and glorify You.  Amen.

IS YOUR MARRIAGE STRUGGLING? Some me the challenges we face in marriage need someone from the outside to help us sort them out. De‐ ciding to go to marriage counseling does not indicate that you have failed in marriage or as persons, but ra‐ ther that you are seeking assistance to strengthen your rela onship. For assistance in finding help speak with  your parish priest or visit www.marriagefriendlytherapists.com or www.aapc.org (American Associa on of  Pastoral Counselors).

2015 STEWARDSHIP CΟΜΜΙΤΜΕΝΤ PROGRAM

Elections for Parish Council will be held on Sunday, December 6th after services. To date, the following members of our Church have expressed a desire to serve on the Parish Council. We thank them for their willingness to serve. (listed in alphabetical order) Tommy Ballas, Helen Bambalis, Ody Chamis, Jimmy Chrysson, Sammy Gianopoulos, Nick Karagiorgis, George Kroustalis, Jim Paloumbas, Ilias Vlachos Should you wish to add your name to the list of candidates please call a member of the Nominating Committee: George Bambalis, Stan Carroll, Nick Karagiorgis and Michael Kangelaris.

Prayer List

As members of an Orthodox Christian family, we are called upon to pray for each other in time of need. Please pray for:

Nicky, Irene, Despina, Vi, Gus

From God every family in heav-

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en and on earth is named.” Ephesians 3:15

We would like to thank the following Stewards for their support of Annunciation Ministries. The Stewardship list is updated on the 15th of every month.

Ferentinos, Stratos & Zoe Johnson, Michael & Christina Karagiorgis, Greg & Helen Katsiada, Konstantina Dragasaki Katsoudas, George & Effie Katsoudas, Evie Moutos, Dr. Frank Papathanasiou, Louis Siokis, Konstantinos & Elizabeth Tsiaras, Thomas & Stella Zawertany, Patricia 2015 STEWARDSHIP REPORT

If you would like us to remember you or your loved one in our prayers, please contact our Church office at 765-7145. We will begin with a fresh list of names every month.

To date we have received 364 pledge cards

Our goal is 410 HAVE YOU TURNED YOUR STEWARDSHIP CARD IN? PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL

Annunciation Christian Academy November is a month that brings thoughts of gratitude. At ACA we have so much to be thankful for. The teachers have been working hard teaching all of the children about giving thanks and lending a helping hand. The children are also looking forward to the month of November as the fall season continues and they prepare for Thanks‐ giving with fun songs, crafts, and learning all about harvest time. We are also especially thankful for the church community that supports ACA. The ACA teachers would like to give a special thank you to Virginia Moutos who cooked an amazing lunch for them. It was such a kind gesture and they truly do appreciate it! We would like to wish you and your family a Mary Paloumbas, ACA Chairman very Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello ALL church Ladies! And this month calling men too!! For our November 11 meeting, we’re inviting all adults to come hear our own Susan Washinsky tell us about her health care mission trip (OCMC) this past August to Guatemala in photos and stories. What a treat this will be. This is BAKE SALE month! NOVEMBER 14, 8:30am-7:30pm Please, Please, Please tell everyone you know about it. Let’s sell out the day of the sale. You may place pre-orders with Kim Karahalios and pick them up Friday, Nov 13 3-6pm. You can see Kim in the breezeway after Sunday Liturgy services and get forms. We need everyone's help that day as well. Stacy Sechrest has the sign up sheet for that. NO blood drive this year. The baking days have gone super well….THANK YOU to every pair of hands who have helped!!! It has been done with love as our scripture motto says…I Corinthians 16:14  Let all that you  do be done with love.   

A new addition to us is Share A Ride….Tamara Coburn will be coordinating rides for those who don’t drive after dark anymore and who want to come to our meetings…WE WANT ALL OUR LADIES TO BE ABLE TO COME. Please see the ad and contact her. She will also be wanting drivers too.

PHILOPTOCHOS SHARE A RIDE TO MEETINGS

The end of our meeting in October was so fun with our story sharing time…we had so many sharing that we had to cut it off to adjourn….you must come listen and share your story too…. Remember November 11 Susan Washinsky will be sharing with us her experiences during her Mission Trip to Guatemala. See you there.

Hellenic Dance Troupes November 2015  COMPETITION DANCE The Hellenic Dance Festival (HDF) will take place this year in Orlando, FL on January 15-18th, 2016. Winston-Salem is taking one group this year that will be directed by Chelsea Tsiolkas. The children began practicing and are excited about competing. YOUTH HELLENIC DANCE Our regular dance year begins on November 3rd for students, Kindergarten – 5th grades. This year we have a new practice time, 5:00-6:00pm. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 3rd!!!! Should you have any questions about registration, please contact Sophia Vgenopoulos at 336-399-0358 or Helen Sialmas at 414-7212. th

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***FESTIVAL Dancers 6 -12 who are not involved in Competition will begin dance on March 1st, 2016. *** REGISTRATION FOR ALL GROUPS It happens that in order to have a successful youth program we have to accommodate our youth and offer opportunities within our ministry for every child. We do this by allowing our program to be pliable and accessible for all our youth from Kindergarten to 12th grade by providing various ways in which they can participate. All ages/ groups then can perform in at least one of the three culminating events: Hellenic Dance Festival, March 25th, and Greek Festival. Because our program does not begin at the same time for everyone, there has been some confusion about registration. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD IN THE CATEGORY THAT THEY WANT TO PARTICPATE BY NOVEMBER 3rd EVEN IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT START PRACTICE UNTIL MARCH. We offer three participation opportunities for our ministry. GROUP/CATEGORY START TIME COST COMPETITION (6th-12th) September 8th $75 (For more than one sibling in this category, you get a $5 discount per child). YOUTH (K-5th) November 3rd $50 (For more than one sibling in this category, you get a $5 discount per child). GOYA FESTIVAL (6th-12th)

March 1st

Sermonette Theme: Lessons from Sunday Epistles

Our charity food drive continues this month. While we have a few items thus far, we know how generous and caring our parish is and look to fill the boxes to the top! We accept all non-perishable food items and have placed collection bins in each classroom. Every year we gift youth in the 7th grade an Orthodox Study Bible. This year we will offer this gift on Sunday November 8 during the youth Sermon. Please be on time to receive this special gift. Please remember … In order to participate in youth activities outside of Sunday School (GOYA, Greek Dance, etc.), a student must attend greater than 55% of his or her Sunday School classes. Divine Liturgy in another town can be counted. The necessary form can be found at www.wsgoc.org. We wish you a safe, thoughtful and wonderful Thanksgiving season.

Calendar November 11/01 Food Drive 11/08 Angel Choir- K-3 / Food Drive 11/15 Angel Choir- 4-6 grades / Food Drive/ Christmas Fast begins 11/15/2015 11/22 Food Drive 11/29 End of Drive

With us everything should be secondary compared to our

concern with children, and their upbringing in the instruction and teaching of the Lord. Saint John Chrysostom

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ADULT DANCING For adults interested in taking adult Greek dance classes, please contact Stephen Karagiorgis at 4091456 or at [email protected]. We are attempting to gather enough adults for an adult “mathema” about our Greek customs and traditions; however, we need your feedback for best days and times to do this. Thank you board members, parents, and students for your continued dedication and support for our fantastic program. In Christ’s Service, Lisa Siokis

Sunday School News from the Annunciation

Exciting things are going on in Greek School. We have unveiled our new logo and it looks amazing. Our new shirts have been ordered and will be here in time for the OXI Day presentation on November 1st. Please remember that you will need navy blue pants or skirt to go along with the Greek school shirt. We are anxious to see our Greek School kids all together in uniform for OXI Day. Thank you all for your commitment to this program. In Christ, Heather Vlachos

ANNUNCIATION YOUTH NEWS

Boys Basketball Sr. Team prac ces every Monday 7:15pm un l 8:30pm 

Boys Basketball Jr. Team prac ces every Monday 6:00pm un l 7:15pm 

GOYA Events for NOVEMBR 2015

NOVEMBER 2015 Deacon reminds everyone  that your Winter Youth  Rally  registra on has to be  done online Prior to   November 16th to avoid  paying  Late fees !!!

Girls Volleyball Prac ce Saturdays at 11:00am  Bible Bowl Prac ce   me and place TBA  GOYA Mee ng on Sunday November 8th  me and place TBA 

 

Sunday December 27th thru Wednesday December 30th 2015 

Metropolis of Atlanta St. Basil’s Winter Youth Rally

volunteer on Sunday November 8th. 

Volunteering at the Philoptochos Fall Food Fes val November 14th. Sign‐ups to         Rev. Deacon Constantine Shepherd [email protected] (336)399-4655

The youth of our HOPE, JOY and GOYA ministries extend a huge thank-you to Susan Washinsky for sharing with us her Mission Team experiences in Guatemala. Registra on opened on October 18th and goes through   November 16th. Registra on is on line and there are also  forms that have to be downloaded and returned to Deacon’s  Office. An email was sent out at the end of October with all  direc ons.  We will depart by bus a er liturgy on 12/27  If you have any ques ons please contact Deacon Constan ne

We pray in the service of the Artoklasia, for protection from wrath, famine, pestilence, earthquake, flood, fire, sword, foreign invasions, civil strife, and accidental death. When these events do occur the church responds to our neighbors as the Good Samaritan did in the Parable taught by Christ seeking to provide help to those in need. The Orthodox Churches in the United States provide humanitarian assistance world wide through the International Orthodox Christian Charites (IOCC) an official agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops. We see daily in the media and internet the humanitarian issues affecting the world today especially the MidEast/European refugee crisis, recent floods in SC, and wildfires in CA just to name a few. In an effort to support IOCC and those who are in need , we will be collecting items to make hygiene kits throughout the month of November and December. Hygiene kits consist of the following items: One hand towel, One washcloth, One metal nail file or nail clipper, One bar of soap (bath size), One toothbrush ( no toothpaste), and Six Band-Aids (in a Ziploc bag) Containers to collect the items will be set up in the breezeway beginning in November. Monetary donations can be made online at IOCC.org and clicking on the DONATE NOW button. The items then will be made into kit form by our youth and then sent to IOCC for Distribution to those in need around the world. Community Fellowship Night Wednesday November 11th,

Worship 6:00pm Meal 6:30-7:00pm HOPE & JOY 7:00-8:15 PM

College Students and young adults 18-25 see the flier for an opportunity for service worship and fellowship. If anyone is interested in attending please contact Deacon Constantine by phone or email to help coordinate travel.