Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Dover, NH PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Marcianos & Martyrios the Notaries, Chrysanthe
October 25 ...Read Full Text >

Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by Peter the Apostle
October 25 ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 27 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Marcianos & Martyrios the Notaries, Chrysanthe
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of the Church
Today is the crowning of our salvation and the revealing of the age-old mystery: the Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin and Gabriel announces the amazing grace. Therefore let us cry out with him to the most blessed Theotokos: Rejoice, O highly favored one, the Lord is with you!

Σήμερον τῆς σωτηρίας ἡμῶν τὸ Κεφάλαιον καὶ τοῦ ἀπ' αἰῶνος Μυστηρίου ἡ φανέρωσις, ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ, Υἱὸς τῆς Παρθένου γίνεται καὶ Γαβριὴλ τὴν χάριν εὐαγγελίζεται, Διὸ καὶ ἡμεῖς σὺν αὐτῷ τὴ Θεοτόκω βοήσωμεν Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη, ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ.


Kontakion
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. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Every person is a house of God. He is destined to be a dwelling of the Holy Spirit so that in him there might be  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Nikon of Optina, Living without Hypocrisy, Nineteenth Century


For if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th 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

 

Brief Explanation of the Reading: Luke 8:26-39
Rev. Dr. Costin R. Popescu, October 25, 2009
Today’s Gospel tells the story of a man who was possessed by demons. Last Sunday we briefly mentioned Satan, the prince of darkness, and we pointed out that he rules over all darkened spirits—fallen angels, unclean spirits and evil people.

Demons are unclean spirits that do not have a body of their own, but are
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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, Beth.
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Memorial Service:
A one-year memorial will be served today for the servant of God Constantina Lampros. May her memory be eternal!


Coffee Hour:
Hosted by the Lampros Family in memory of their loved ones. All are welcome to attend.


Church Services This Week:
Divine Liturgy tomorrow morning at 9:30 am for the feast of St. Demetrios the Great Martyr. Many years to all the members of our parish who are named for this great saint! Please note that we will not hold a service of Vespers on Monday evening.


Introducing Orthodoxy Class:
This Monday at 6:00 pm we will discuss all aspects related to worship, including the Divine Liturgy, Icons, Music and proper church etiquette.


Bible Study:
We will continue our study of the weekly Epistles with chapters 12 and 13 of St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. Everyone is welcome!


Needlework Group:
Following the Bible Study, we will continue with our small but very successful needlework group, which meets from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm. We have easy cross-stitch projects for beginners and children, and extra yarn and needles for anyone who would like to learn how to knit, so come and join us for fun and ...Read Full Text >

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 >

Parish to Parish:
Parish to Parish: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 111 Island Pond Road in Manchester, is holding its Annual Autumn Bazaar on Saturday, November 7, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, and on Sunday, November 8, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Holiday gifts, a Penny Sale, and raffles will be featured, as well as Greek ...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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FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

When: Sunday, November 15, following Liturgy (alternate date: November 16, at 6:00 pm)

Where: Fr. Athans Fellowship Hall

To Be Discussed:
Audit committee report
Treasurer’s report, to include the 2010 budget
Vote to accept our parish definition of a “member in good standing” (a draft of this was presented at the Fall 2008 General Assembly)
Candidates for parish council election
Elevator project
Selection of Audit Committee for Spring General Assembly
and other topics of importance.

Plan to be there!
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
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
 
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