100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Final Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22

2:05 PM - Archbishop Demetrios’ arrival at KCI

Delta flight 5823 from LaGuardia, NY

5:00 - 9:00 PM - Reception at Truman Library

Federal Law precludes the sale of tickets at the Library therefore all tickets must be purchased in advance.

5:00 PM - Library and museum opens for touring

5:45 to 6:15 PM - Whistle Stop Room

GOYA reception with His Eminences Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Isaiah.

6:45 to 7:00 PM - Inner Courtyard

Laying of the memorial wreaths at the Harry and Bess Truman gravesites.

7:30 to 8:30 PM - Auditorium

Presentations by Truman library archivist and His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios.

9:00 PM - Library closes

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

8:45 AM - Orthros

10:00 AM - Divine Liturgy

Artoclasia, Forefathers Memorial and Blessing of the new Crucifixion and Resurrection Icons

Following Diving Liturgy - Recognition luncheon hosted by Philoptochos

This event is open to all Parishioners and their families, not just members of the Philoptochos Society. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

5:30 PM - Midnight - 100th Anniversary Gala Celebration Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel

5:30 PM - Cocktail hour begins

6:30 PM - Ballroom doors open

7:00 PM - Ballroom doors close and will not reopen until after the Invocation

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

8:45 AM - Orthros

10:00 AM - Arch Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

Following Diving Liturgy - Coffee hour

Hosted by GOYA, YAL and JOY in recognition of our past priests.

Auditorium