Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Dover, NH PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

John the Wonderworker of Kronstadt
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

Seven Holy Martyred Youths of Ephesus
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...Read Full Text >

What wondrous words are in the Gospel.... Whatever book you might take, even the very best author`s, if you read  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Nikon, Living Without Hypocrisy, Nineteenth Century


In order to fulfill the commandments of Christ, you must know them. They are expounded in the Gospels. Read the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Nikon, Living Without Hypocrisy, Nineteenth Century


I advise you to read the Gospel more often and longer.... Read it so that only your ears hear it: Whether you  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose, Living Without Hypocrisy, Nineteenth Century


Vespers
On the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Paraklesis on the first Monday, and Holy Unction, or an Akathistos, on the third Monday. All these regular evening services take place at 5:00 pm.

Matins
9:00 am

Liturgy
10:00 am

Bible Study
Will begin on Tuesday, September 22, at 10:30 am with a discussion of the Epistle readings for upcoming weeks.

Parish Information
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
93 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820

Phone: (603) 742-7667
Fax: (603) 834-6906
Website: www.annunciationdover.org
Email: annunciationdover@gmail.com

Proistamenos: Rev. Dr. Costin Popescu
Email: fr.costin@gmail.com

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: M Th 10:00am - 6pm; T F 10:00am - 2pm

 

St. Luke and the Seventy Apostles
Rev. Dr. Costin R. Popescu, October 18, 2009
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Luke, the holy apostle and evangelist. Three weeks ago when we discussed the word apostle, we mentioned that besides the twelve apostles, there were other groups of messengers of the Word of God, also known as apostles. Such is the group of seventy mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. They were appointed by the ...Read Full Text >
Prayer List
Please pray for our brothers and sisters: Nick, Kaitlyn, Kathy, Francis, Anne, James, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Diane, Sophia, Kiki, Joanne, Nikolas, Fr. Seraphim, Peter, James, Victoria, Tom, Paula, Ron, Robert, Donald, Jason, Vasile, Vivian, Fr. Joasaph, Fr. Jeremiah, Psv. Margaret, Alexandra, Elaine.
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Coffee Hour:
Hosted by the Simpson and Trudeau families in memory of their loved ones. All are welcome to attend. One request: If you plan to host a coffee hour, please list your full name and phone number. And thank you!


JOY Events:
Halloween Storybook Hayride is planned at Demeritt Hill Farm in Lee, following today's Liturgy. The cost is $10 per child and $5 for adults, and includes Mother Goose stories and face painting. To ensure your child’s spot, please call Sarah Wolfe (842-0840, or sally74420@hotmail.com), or Joanne ...Read Full Text >

Church Services This Week:
Akathist on Monday, October 19, at 5:00 pm, immediately following the chant class at 3:30 pm. On Friday, October 23, Divine Liturgy of St. James at 9:30 am, with communion in the ancient rite.


Bible Study:
We skip the third Tuesday of the month, because of the Metropolis Clergy Meeting. We will resume next Tuesday.


Alkistis Board Meeting:
Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 pm.


Daughters of Penelope Meeting:
Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 pm.

Independent Dealers Fair:
This Friday, October 23, from 5:00-8:00 pm. Come join us and get a head start on Christmas shopping!


St. Demetrios 100th Anniversary Celebration:
is culminating its 100th anniversary celebrations with the Divine Liturgy next Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 am, officiated by Metropolitan Methodios, followed by a banquet at the Dunegrass Golf Club in Old Orchard Beach, ME, and Great Vespers at 4:30 pm.


Outreach News:
Please join us on Sunday, November 1, for a lamb stew luncheon. Donations will be accepted for the Fuel Assistance Program for Strafford County. Also, we are looking for hats, mittens, warm sweaters and coats; please drop off clean, well worn items on the stage in the Fellowship Hall. These items will be ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School Appeal:
From now until November 22, there will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall for donations of canned goods and non-perishable items. Please place your donations in the basket beneath the Sunday School bulletin board, and thank you for helping the food pantries in the Tri-City area.


Weekly bulletin on the web:
Weekly and monthly electronic bulletins
The electronic version of the current “Rejoice” can be found on our web-site www.annunciation.nh.goarch.org (currently under construction).
The electronic version of the current weekly bulletin can be found at
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Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
 
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