The spiritual leader for Annunciation
for the past 25 years has been Fr. Anthony P. Sarris, Born in New Britain' Connecticut, in 1926 he has two sisters and one brother. While
growing up there, Anthony's priest was Fr.
George Gallos (married to Anna Gallos the
composer), who had some influence in directing him toward the priesthood.
After completing high school Anthony
entered Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline
Massa-chusetts, graduating in 1949. On October
9 of that same year he married Marie Kaloss of
Scranton, Pennsylvania. On December 4 he
was ordained into the priesthood.
Their first pastorate was in Webster
Massa-chusetts, where they remained six years
During this time their son Michael was born.
They then moved to Decatur, Illinois, and
served there for seven years during which time
Stephanie was born.
Fr. Sarris is greatly supported by his
Presbytera. Marie grew up in Scranton where
the parish priest was Fr. Basil S. Gregory Fr
Gregory's wife is the sister of Anthony Sarris.
When visiting Scranton, Anthony was introduced to Marie, and they were married later
that year. Both the Gregory and Sarris families
remain very close today.
Presbytera Sarris has a clear sense of
her role as the wife of a priest. She has always
been understanding of her husband's demanding schedule. In addition, she willingly helps
out when anyone needs assistance. A modest
woman who shuns the spotlight, she is very kind
in her dealings with people.
