Truth Matters As is probably no surprise to anyone, a recent study by Edelman’s annual Trust Barometer found that credibility in traditional media such as TV news, Radio, and Facebook, has declined to an all-time low with the following statistics: 56% of Americans agree with the statement that “Journalists and...
Please join us for a special Christmas compilation of our holiday themed Virtual Sunday School series with a few added surprises. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Songs sung by Jessica Ann Best.
“On October 28th, 1940, Mussolini demanded that Metaxas, Prime Minister of Greece, allow the Italian army free passage to enter and occupy strategic sites in Greece without opposition. “Faced with this demand, Metaxas delivered the now famous response ‘Oxi.’ Despite Greece’s ultimate fall to Axis powers, Metaxas’ response resulted in...
“Beloved Brethren in the Lord, “In this darkest time of the year, we have have arrived at the turn of time, when the brightest Star that ever shone arises in our hearts to guide us to the Cave in the City of David. We have all faced so very much...
Annunciation Parishioners, Based on input from our Metropolis and church opening policies for Catholic Churches in the Rochester area I am pleased to announce the partial reopening of our church to our previous 25% capacity starting this Sunday 20 December. Unfortunately, we are still not able to resume coffee hour...
We once again celebrate Christmas, that is, the important and reverent festival of love and compassion of God. Within the brilliance of this joyful feast, Our Lord Jesus, the humble infant in the manger, carries the light-bearing essence of our lives. The Son and the Word of God, out of...
Dear Annunciation Parishioners, Due to the recently announced ORANGE Level quarantine measures instituted by NY State and after discussion with our Parish Council, the decision was made to once again close the church, beginning with this Sunday and to continue during the duration of this situation. Lena and I will...
From His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros: Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Let us give thanks unto the Lord! Let us celebrate this National Day of Thanksgiving, a time when we remember that the opposite of scarcity is not abundance, but gratitude. President John F. Kennedy’s words ring as true today...
At one of my recent Sunday sermons, I spoke about the importance and impact that positive mentoring can have on retaining our young adults (25-40 years old) in our Annunciation church Community. This topic has been one of the issues this parish, along with many other in the Archdiocese, continue...
Due to our quarantine situation and after discussion with our Parish Council, the decision was made to close the church for this Sunday. As most of you know, Pres. Teri and I had to travel to Florida over the past two weeks for compassionate leave to help out our parents...