Good News – June 2023

Self-Directed Spirituality and Failure to See a Direct Benefit In his April 2023 article, “10 Reasons Church Attendance is Declining (Even for Committed Christians),” Carey Nieuwhof listed off several very well known reasons for declining attendance, however two in particular were very pertinent and often overlooked: Self-Directed Spirituality and Failure...

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ENA Presents Greek Night OPA! ~ Friday, June 2nd @ 11:30pm

This Friday evening, following the Rochester Greek Festival, ENA will be hosting a small community & friends gettogether at Brass Bar & Lounge on East Ave. Join us for relaxation and drinks to kick off the Festival weekend. Date: June 2 Time: After the Festival (approx. 11:30pm) Location: Brass Bar...

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NOTE: This Sunday’s Divine Liturgy Starts at 9:00 am

Annunciation Parishioners, Please note that due to our Greek Festival this weekend, the Divine Liturgy for Sunday, June 4, will begin at 9:00am instead of the usual 10:00am. Orthros (Matins) will begin at 8:00am. For this week, only the Divine Liturgy will be livestreamed at 9:00am. This will allow our...

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Memorial Day Video Updated for 2023!

Dear Annunciation Parishioners. Bob Dylan has been quoted saying “I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.” Today, the tendency is to use the word “hero” without much thought in a way that dishonors our brave fighting men and women...

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