2010-2011 Events

Greek Wine Tasting

Tuesday, November 15th

2011 Greek Festival

OPA!

Holy Week

Children's Easter Egg Project

On Holy Thursday afternoon (April 21) from 3:30 pm-6:00 pm, our community hosted its annual children's Easter-Egg Project. Children of all ages and their parents were invited to participate in numerous arts & crafts projects. Among other activities, the children had a chance to decorate eggs and plant flowers. They also had a chance to ask Fr. Nathanael questions about our faith, including the significance of Holy Week.

Our community thanks Maria Sakalis and Stephanie Astic for spearheading the event. We are also thankful for the tremendous support offered by numerous parents, both in preparation and assisting the children on the day of the event.

Anyone interested in helping this event in the future, or if anyone is interested in introducing new activities or ministries at our church, please email Fr Nathanael: FrNathanael@Annunciation-NYC.org

Children's Plant Project

Spring is in the Air!

On Saturday, April 2^nd, under the supervision of Maria Sakalis, our community had a flower-planting project for our children. The children learned the importance of plants and had the opportunity to beautify our church’s wonderful grounds.

Rachmaninoff Benefit Concert

Music to our Ears!

On Saturday night, March 12th, the world-renowned Rachmaninoff Choir, under the direction of professor Anthony Antolini, performed Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Vespers" (1915). The choir was comprised of 90 professional singers and students from different parts of the United States, including, Maine, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.

Our guests enjoyed an evening of inspiring music that helped lift our minds and hearts to the heavens. We are most grateful for the work of our volunteers and for the continued support of our parishioners and friends.

Pre-Lenten Get-together & Church Cleaning

Working Hard for our Community!

On Thursday night, March 3rd, the parishioners and friends of the Annunciation Church attended a get-together and a community project at our church to help prepare us embark on the spiritual journey of Holy and Great Lent. Through this work, we were able to strengthening our commitment to the church and to each other.

After the community project, our church hosted a social get-together in Demas Hall, where we enjoyed great food and drinks, compliments of Kefi Restaurant. We even had our famous door prizes!

We thank everyone who volunteered and who helped prepare for this event. Our church is immaculate because of everyone's hard work!

Midnight Run to Feed and Clothe Homeless

Recognizing the Image of Christ in our Neighbors!

On Sunday, February 27th our community set out on a mission to feed and clothe the homeless of NYC. Following the Divine Liturgy and the fellowship hour, our volunteers prepared meals and care packages that were distributed to the people who are homeless. Even though it's called "Midnight Run," the groups that participate in the program visit the assigned locations via automobile. The homeless are informed ahead of time where to wait for the groups of volunteers.

We are planning future "Runs," and anyone who wishes to get involved can do so by speaking to Fr. Nathanael or any of the parish council members. We are currently taking stock of the clothing that has been donated and can use numerous items, including shoes, duffle/gym/hand bags, travel-size personal hygiene products. You can also help us by contributing some time in preparing meals and care packages, or by making a monetary contribution that will enable us to purchase necessary supplies.

We are currently in need of the following supplies/items:

Personal Care Products (can be offered any time):

1. Travel-sized personal care products (toothpaste, soap, skin lotion, deodorant, etc)

2. New & Clean Tube Socks (any color)

3. New & Clean Undergarments for men and women (any color; sizes: medium, large, x-large)

4. X-Large Rubbermaid Plastic Bins to store clothing

Food Items (to be donated a few days before the next run):

1. Small Packets of Candy

2. Cold-cuts (Turkey, Ham & Cheese)

3. Peanut Butter & Jelly

4. Wholewheat Sliced Bread

5. Small Plastic Sandwich Bags

6. Small Brown Paper Bags

7. Small Bottles of Water

8. Small Paper Cups

Godparents Sunday & Apokreatiko Glendi

A Wonderful Day with Family and Friends!

This year's "Big Three Event" (Godparents Sunday, Apokreatiko Glendi, and Greek Dancing) was truly amazing! With the support of our parishioners, friends, and family members of the Annunciation Church, our community had an unforgettable time!

After the Divine Liturgy, our community honored all godparents for their remarkable work and awesome responsibility. We then celebrated the start of Great Lent with a carnival.

With the assistance of her daughters, Presvytera Christina Stavroupoulos, mother of our own chanter, Christos Stavropoulos, guided us in the fine art of Greek dancing. We opened our program with one of the most popular dances, the Kalamatianos. We also danced the Pentozalis, the Tsamikos, Hassapiko, Kritiko Syrto and Pogonissios.

We thank everyone for their support and wish you all a blessed Great Lent

Monastery Pilgrimage 2011

On Saturday, January 22, 2011, five intrepid families, many of whom included three generations (yiayia, mamma, and grandkids), braved the near-zero temperatures, and embarked on the second annual Monastery Pilgrimage.

This year, our parishioners were guests of (Igumeni) Abbess Fotini at All Saints Monastery at 1676 Middle Road, in Calverton, Long Island (phone: 631-727-8505).

Our families, grandparents, parents, and children alike, look forward to these pilgrimages, to edify their Faith, to learn and gather insights on how to grow closer to Christ, and to strengthen the bonds of our community.

Read more about our trip here.

Christmas Toy Drive

Thanks to your support and good will, a group of parishioners and friends of the Annunciation Church were able to deliver well over 100 toys, books and teddy bears to hospitalized children on Christmas Eve. We were able to personally deliver the toys to children at the Metropolitan Hospital and at New York's Ronald McDonald House.

Our Young Professionals' Christmas get-together and toy drive not only offered us all an opportunity to develop new friendships, it gave us the chance to reaffirm our commitment to the church and to show our love for our neighbor at a time of need.

We are in the process of finalizing the details of our next get-together, and will send out information shortly. In the meantime, I hope you will appreciate the pictures from our toy drive.

Merry Christmas!