Annunciation Church
Publish Date: 2024-10-20
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Annunciation Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (603) 742-7667
  • Street Address:

  • 93 Locust Street

  • Dover, NH 03820


Contact Information



Services Schedule

We ARE OPEN for live services

We are also  livestreaming our services.

To access live stream of  Services please look on our Facebook page. 

https://www.facebook.com/annunciationchurch.dovernh/

REMINDER: Our Facebook page can be accessed regardless of whether you have a Facebook account. If the live feed doesn't show up right away, please refresh and keep checking back.

 

Matins: 8:45


Liturgy
10:00 am

 



Other Parish Info
Directions: from Boston - take Rte 95 into NH, bear left on Rte 16 in Portsmouth, get off at Exit 8E for downtown Dover and turn left at the second light on Locust St. (follow public library sign). Go past the church on your left and turn left into the public library parking.

Father's Office Hours:  Tuesday-Friday (10:00am -3:00pm) Please schedule appointments

Office Hours: Monday- Wednesday-Thursday-Friday (9:00am-2:00pm)

 

In the event of a pastoral emergency please call Fr. Anthony's Emergency Line 401-662-5259 and he will get back to you.

 


Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Tone

You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You.
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Artemius in the Fourth Tone

Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Ο Μάρτυς σου Κύριε, έν τή αθλήσει αυτού, τό στέφος εκομίσατο τής αφθαρσίας, εκ σού τού Θεού ημών, έχων γάρ τήν ισχύν σου, τούς τυράννους καθείλεν, έθραυσε καί δαιμόνων, τά ανίσχυρα θράση, αυτού ταίς ικεσίαις Χριστέ, σώσον τάς ψυχάς ημών.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Tone. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Fourth Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1.
Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 6:16-18, 7:1.

Ἀδελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ θεός ὅτι Ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς, καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω· καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ, Ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε· κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ.


Gospel Reading

6th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:26-39

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.

6th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 8:26-39

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐλθόντι τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς τὴν χώραν τῶν Γαδαρηνῶν, ἥτις ἐστὶν ἀντίπερα τῆς Γαλιλαίας. ἐξελθόντι δὲ αὐτῷ ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν ὑπήντησεν αὐτῷ ἀνήρ τις ἐκ τῆς πόλεως, ὃς εἶχε δαιμόνια ἐκ χρόνων ἱκανῶν, καὶ ἱμάτιον οὐκ ἐνεδιδύσκετο καὶ ἐν οἰκίᾳ οὐκ ἔμενεν, ἀλλ᾿ ἐν τοῖς μνήμασιν. ἰδὼν δὲ τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν καὶ ἀνακράξας προσέπεσεν αὐτῷ καὶ φωνῇ μεγάλῃ εἶπε· τί ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί, ᾿Ιησοῦ, υἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου; δέομαί σου, μή με βασανίσῃς. παρήγγειλε γὰρ τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ ἐξελθεῖν ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου. πολλοῖς γὰρ χρόνοις συνηρπάκει αὐτόν, καὶ ἐδεσμεῖτο ἁλύσεσι καὶ πέδαις φυλασσόμενος, καὶ διαρρήσσων τὰ δεσμὰ ἠλαύνετο ὑπὸ τοῦ δαίμονος εἰς τὰς ἐρήμους. ἐπηρώτησε δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς λέγων· τί σοί ἐστιν ὄνομα; ὁ δὲ εἶπε· λεγεών· ὅτι δαιμόνια πολλὰ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς αὐτόν· καὶ παρεκάλει αὐτὸν ἵνα μὴ ἐπιτάξῃ αὐτοῖς εἰς τὴν ἄβυσσον ἀπελθεῖν. ἦν δὲ ἐκεῖ ἀγέλη χοίρων ἱκανῶν βοσκομένων ἐν τῷ ὄρει· καὶ παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν ἵνα ἐπιτρέψῃ αὐτοῖς εἰς ἐκείνους εἰσελθεῖν· καὶ ἐπέτρεψεν αὐτοῖς. ἐξελθόντα δὲ τὰ δαιμόνια ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου εἰσῆλθον εἰς τοὺς χοίρους, καὶ ὥρμησεν ἡ ἀγέλη κατὰ τοῦ κρημνοῦ εἰς τὴν λίμνην καὶ ἀπεπνίγη. ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ βόσκοντες τὸ γεγενημένον ἔφυγον, καὶ ἀπήγγειλαν εἰς τὴν πόλιν καὶ εἰς τοὺς ἀγρούς. ἐξῆλθον δὲ ἰδεῖν τὸ γεγονός, καὶ ἦλθον πρὸς τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν καὶ εὗρον καθήμενον τὸν ἄνθρωπον, ἀφ᾿ οὗ τὰ δαιμόνια ἐξεληλύθει, ἱματισμένον καὶ σωφρονοῦντα παρὰ τοὺς πόδας τοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦ, καὶ ἐφοβήθησαν. ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτοῖς οἱ ἰδόντες πῶς ἐσώθη ὁ δαιμονισθείς. καὶ ἠρώτησαν αὐτὸν ἅπαν τὸ πλῆθος τῆς περιχώρου τῶν Γαδαρηνῶν ἀπελθεῖν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῶν, ὅτι φόβῳ μεγάλῳ συνείχοντο. αὐτὸς δὲ ἐμβὰς εἰς τὸ πλοῖον ὑπέστρεψεν. ἐδέετο δὲ αὐτοῦ ὁ ἀνήρ, ἀφ᾿ οὗ ἐξεληλύθει τὰ δαιμόνια, εἶναι σὺν αὐτῷ· ἀπέλυσε δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς λέγων· ὑπόστρεφε εἰς τὸν οἶκόν σου καὶ διηγοῦ ὅσα ἐποίησέ σοι ὁ Θεός. καὶ ἀπῆλθε καθ᾿ ὅλην τὴν πόλιν κηρύσσων ὅσα ἐποίησεν αὐτῷ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς.


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Saints and Feasts

October 20

6th Sunday of Luke


October 20

Artemius the Great Martyr of Antioch

Saint Artemius lived during the years of Saint Constantine the Great, and was appointed by him to be Governor of Alexandria; later, he was honoured with the rank of patrician. During the reign of Julian the Apostate, in the year 361, Artemius appeared before the Emperor and censured him for his apostasy. For this, he endured many torments and was finally beheaded.


October 26

Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki

Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thessalonica in 290, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by name, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Seeing this, a certain youth named Nestor, aquaintance of Demetrius', came to the Saint in the bath-house and asked his blessing to fight Lyaeus single-handed. Receiving this blessing and sealing himself with the sign of the precious Cross, he presented himself in the stadium, and said, "O God of Demetrius, help me!" and straightway he engaged Lyaeus in combat and smote him with a mortal blow to the heart, leaving the former boaster lifeless upon the earth. Maximian was sorely grieved over this, and when he learned who was the cause of this defeat, he commanded straightway and Demetrius was pierced with lances while he was yet in the bath-house, As for Nestor, Maximian commanded that he be slain with his own sword.


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General Announcements

 

 

Coffee Hour

The coffee hour is being hosted by the Parish Council.  Please join us downstairs!  We are still seeking a coffee hour host for Sunday, 10/27.  Please consider hosting your fellow parishioners!

 

Church Services This Week

  • Friday, 10/25: Great Vespers of St. Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer at the church of St. Demetrios - Saco, Maine at 6:00 pm, followed by a reception
  • Saturday, 10/26: St. Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer - Orthros, 8:45 am, Divine Liturgy, 10:00 am, here; Gr. Vespers, 6:00 pm

 

Orthodoxy on Tap

Attention young adults: Our next OOT will take place on Thursday, 10/24 at 6:00 pm, at Anatolia Restaurant in Somersworth.  The presenter will be Fr. Anthony's son-in-law, Fr. Nicholas Livingston of the Annunciation Church in Woburn, MA.  Please join us for a pleasant evening as always!

 

Parish Council Openings

As announced in the October Rejoice, there are currently three openings on the parish council.  Please consider running for one of these openings-we need you! (see guidelines in October Rejoice).

 

Alkistis Dinner Dance

Saturday, 11/9,  from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Hellenic Center on Longhill Road!  Tickets are $40 per person, and children under 10 are free! To help us plan, please RSVP and order your tickets by October 28th at the latest. Tickets are available at the church office, or you can see Vula Lalas, Althea Coussoule, or Hope Caviris for more details. 

 

The 2024 Stewardship Commitment Form 

The 2024 Stewardship Commitment Form is posted in the flyer section of this bulletin. We ask that you fill out a new form every year. Upon receiving your form, we will add your name to the stewardship list in the upcoming Rejoice. Please be sure to fill out  your form and return to the church office.

 

Parish Council 2024

Kulin Krishnan, President

Kimon Lalas, Vice President

Shana Mitropoulos, Secretary

Anthi Delintsiotis, Treasurer

Heidi Atkinson, Assistant Treasurer

Michael Frudakis

Cyprian Fresh

Lea Maheras

Robin Schumaker

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Flyers

    Greek Fire Relief Fund 2024

    Greek Fire Relief Fund 2024

    Greek Fire Relief Fund 2024


    2024 Stewardship Form

    2024 Stewardship Form

    2024 Stewardship Form


    2024 Cemetery Memorial Donations letter

    2024 Cemetery Memorial Donations letter

    2024 Cemetery Memorial Donations letter


    October 2024, Rejoice

    October 2024, Rejoice

    October 2024, Rejoice


    Alkistis Dinner Dance

    Alkistis Dinner Dance

    Dear Family & Friends, We are excited to invite you to an enchanting evening of CHEER and KALI PAREA on November 9th from 6 PM to 10 PM at the Hellenic Center on Longhill Road! Get ready for a night filled with laughter, joy, and dancing! 🎉 Attached is our festive flyer—please share it with friends and family! We have a fabulous gala dinner planned, complete with live music from the talented band "OPA." Choose between our delectable Lamb Shank Dinner or Baked Haddock Dinner, lovingly prepared by our very own chefs, Paul Karoutas and Paul Maskwa. And for our little ones under 10, we’ll have pizza on the menu—so everyone is sure to enjoy! Tickets are $40 per person, and children under 10 are free! To help us plan, please RSVP and order your tickets by October 28th at the latest. Tickets are available at the church office, or you can see Vula Lalas, Althea Coussoule, or Hope Caviris for more details. We can't wait to share this wonderful evening of fun, dancing, and delicious food with you. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate together! Thank you, and see you soon! Warm regards, Vula Z. Lalas Alkistis Ladies Association President Cell / Text 603-512-4828 +Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church


    Pastry Sale

    Pastry Sale

    Pastry Sale, Saturday, November 23rd, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Father Athans Hall, 93 Locust St., Dover, NH 9 am - 1 pm


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Archdiocese News

Anamniseis Speaks with Treasurer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Elaine Allen

10/15/2024

The announcement of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America regarding a $3,000,000 investment in the newly constructed mixed-use building of the Saint Demetrios parish, including the purchase of 39% of the building, sparked numerous reactions and prompted a range of responses. Anamniseis communicated with senior advisor to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Elaine Allen, who is also the Treasurer of the Archdiocese, in order to gather more information about the conditions and objectives of this unprecedented initiative and action for the Archdiocese, and her response was immediate.


Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue Gathers at St. Demetrios Church in Weston, MA

10/15/2024

Twenty delegates of the Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue gathered at St. Demetrios Church in Weston, MA for worship on Sunday, October 6th. 


Center for Family Care Receives Grant for New Initiative "On Behalf of All: Toward an Accessible Divine Liturgy for Children with Disabilities"

10/15/2024

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Center for Family Care announces the awarding of a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for the establishment of a new initiative On Behalf of All: Toward an Accessible Divine Liturgy for Children with Disabilities.


GOA Girl Delegates Attend International Day of the Girl Programming at the United Nations, White House

10/14/2024

On October 9-11, 2024, the Girl Delegates participated in a three-day program in New York that culminated in a Town Hall with UN leaders at the UN Headquarters in New York City. In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Girl Delegate Noel Demetrio of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL, was honored as a Girl Leading Change at the White House.


Cypriot Music Unites NYC: A Genuine Display of Cultural Harmony by Sounds of Cyprus at the New York Public Library

10/14/2024

The highly anticipated presentation of traditional Cypriot folk music and dances by the group Sounds of Cyprus at the New York Public Library - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, brought together diverse audiences for an unforgettable evening of authentically Cypriot music.


Maliotis Cultural Center and Benaki Museum Unveil Historic Partnership with Captivating Event Dedicated to the Asia Minor Hellenism

10/14/2024

The Maliotis Cultural Center came alive last night as it hosted a momentous evening dedicated to Greek cultural heritage, featuring a captivating presentation by Dr. George Manginis, Academic Director of the renowned Benaki Museum in Athens, Greece.


Ticket Sales and Sponsorship Opportunities Open for Archbishop’s Nameday Gala on November 17

10/14/2024

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce that ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities are now open for the Archbishop's Nameday Gala on November 17, 2024. Now in its second year, the gala will once again raise critical funds for the "Archdiocesan Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Fund."


Archbishop Serafim of Zimbabwe and Angola Visits Orthodox Christian Student Community at Harvard Divinity School

10/14/2024

During his visit to Massachusetts for the International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue, on Friday, October 11, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Serafim of Zimbabwe and Angola met with students belonging to Harvard Divinity School’s Orthodox Christian Student Community, nicknamed "HDS Theosis."


Archbishop Elpidophoros Celebrates Divine Liturgy Alongside Archbishop Demetrios, Metropolitans Nicholas and Savas

10/14/2024

Yesterday, October 13, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Westland, Michigan alongside His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios formerly of America, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, and His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh.


Archbishop Elpidophoros Attends 25th Anniversary of Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit’s Enthronement

10/13/2024

On the evening of October 12, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the 25th Enthronement Anniversary Celebration honoring His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit. 


Archbishop Elpidophoros Consecrates St. George Orthodox Church in Yonkers, NY

10/13/2024

This morning in Yonkers, New York, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy of Consecration at St. George Orthodox Church.


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Prayer List

Elizabeth, Deborah, Jim, Maryanne, Wendy

  In keeping with a common Church tradition, 

we will keep names on the parish prayer list for 40 days

If you wish to offer names for prayer, please send those via e-mail to the church office at:

[email protected],

or call the office at 742-7667. 

Please give first names only, and preferably full names, not nicknames.

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Calendar

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    September 2024

    Monday, September 23

    Fr. Anthony away through 10/2

    Tuesday, October 1

    Holy Protection of the Theotokos

    Saturday, October 5

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    6:00PM International Food Tasting

    Sunday, October 6

    National Church Music Sunday

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Tuesday, October 8

    6:00PM Book Club Meeting in the Church Library

    Wednesday, October 9

    6:00PM Parish Council Mtg.

    Friday, October 11

    6:00PM GOYA Pizza & Game Night in the church hall

    Saturday, October 12

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, October 13

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, October 14

    Columbus Day (office closed)

    Saturday, October 19

    No Vespers

    Sunday, October 20

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Thursday, October 24

    6:00PM Orthodoxy On Tap Anatolia Restaurant, Somersworth

    Friday, October 25

    6:00PM Great Vespers of St. Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer in Saco, ME

    Saturday, October 26

    St. Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, October 27

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, October 28

    Holy Protection of the Theotokos (observed)

    7:00PM Paraklesis

    Tuesday, October 29

    Soup Kitchen

    Friday, November 1

    GOYA Pizza & Game Night 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Church Hall

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