PARISH NEWS

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Congratulations to Zach and Steph Lemnios

our 2025 Ministry Award Honorees!

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Zach and Steph were delighted to accept the nomination of the 2025 Metropolis Ministry Awardees.  Both have been active stewards and leaders for many years in the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Lexington and now in the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Newburyport.

Since moving to Newburyport in 2019, Zach and Steph have actively engaged across many ministries and continue to contribute to the vitality of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.  This has been particularly rewarding as Zach’s grandparents, Zacharias and Evangeline Lemnios, were founders and leaders in this community for many years.

Zach continues to serve on the Parish Council and the Parish Finance Committee.  He co-leads the Future of our Parish Committee, leads all maintenance for our parish, and with Steph, is active in our Greek Food Festival and other community events.

Steph was part of the team that created the Greek-to-Go events during the pandemic and is actively involved in the Greek Ladies group.  For the Greek Food Festival, Steph is a volunteer coordinator, workshop leader, and an all-round workshop participant spending hours making items for the festival and other events.  She is also on the Future of Our Parish Committee.

Both Zach and Steph grew up in families that were engaged in their respective Greek Orthodox communities and are proud to continue this legacy.

 

Greek Independence Day Flag Raising

In celebration of Greek Independence Day, parishioners walked together from church to attend the Greek flag raising ceremony and reading of proclamation led by Mayor Sean Reardon. The event took place on Tuesday, March 25, ·11:30am – 12:00pm at Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA.

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Corporate Sponsorship & Giving Tree Planning

The Greek Food Festival Business Sponsorship & 'Giving Tree' kick-off meeting was held on Sunday, Feb. 2, after Church led by Jim Sperelakis .  Discussion included planning  and execution of  our Festival corporate/business sponsorship program. Please reach-out to a GFF Exec team member, with your questions, suggestions, and if you have an interest or talent you believe will benefit the Festival.
- GFF Exec team: Jim Sperelakis, Angela Tsopelas, Ed Connor

 

The Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters Celebrated in Boston

BOSTON. The feast of the Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters was celebrated on the afternoon of Sunday, January 26, 2025, by the Greek schools of the communities of the Metropolis of Boston at the community center of the Cathedral of the Annunciation.  Greek Schools offered a program, and we were represented by Vivian Asimellis.
Click here to read more.

  

 

Future of our parish committee

We have a new future of our parish committee ministry!  To learn more, navigate to MINISTRIES drop-down menu and choose FUTURE OF OUR PARISH COMMITTEE or  Click here to learn more...

 

Interfaith Choir Concert, November 17 2024 - Click here to watch video

 

 

There is convenient way for you to give to our church online using your computer or smartphone.  You can easily make your Stewardship Payment(s), Memorial Offering, Ministry Donations, Fundraiser Donations, etc. in a safe and secure way.  Enjoy the convenience of making credit or debit card donations as a guest user or create an account to set up recurring donations and view your giving history. 

Click here to Donate Online.

 

Seminarian/Music Ministry:

    Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates!

 

"100 Years in the Kitchen" Cookbook - The Perfect Gift!!

Our parish members have shared their Greek recipes passed down through generations and more in this rare cookbook compiled for our 100th anniversary celebration.  The cookbook is available now for $20 and can be purchased at The Annunciation Church Candle Stand in the Narthex, Tina's European Fashions and Dance Place of Newburyport or by contacting Andrea Jones at andreajones1@comcast.net.  Surprise your loved ones with this special gift!!

 

Parish Communications 

We are using Listserv to send out weekly announcements like our Sunday bulletin and other items regarding church events.  If you would like to receive Listserv announcements, add your name and email address by notifying us at agocport@gmail.com.

 

Got Koliva? 

No time to make the traditional Koliva for the memorial service of a loved one?  

Melinda Patrick is available to make the Koliva at $125/tray. Please call Melinda at (617) 543-0824 or email to:  melrosepat1954@gmail.com