Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: January 13, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13

BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:12-17
Sunday after Epiphany

At that time, Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving ...Read Full Text >

Sunday after Epiphany
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Hermylos & Stratonikos the Martyrs at Belgrade
January 13 ...Read Full Text >

Maximos the Righteous of Kapsokalyvia, Mount Athos
January 13 ...Read Full Text >

Leavetaking of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
January 14 ...Read Full Text >

Anthony the Great
January 17 ...Read Full Text >

Athanasios & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria
January 18 ...Read Full Text >

Makarios the Great of Egypt
January 19 ...Read Full Text >

Mark, Bishop of Ephesus
January 19 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
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. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Lord, when You were baptized in the Jordan, the veneration of the Trinity was revealed. For the voice of the Father gave witness to You, calling You Beloved, and the Spirit, in the guise of a dove, confirmed the certainty of His words. Glory to You, Christ our God, who appeared and enlightened the world. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Today is the fountainhead of our salvation and the manifestation of the mystery which was from eternity. The Son of God becometh the Virgin's Son, and Gabriel announceth the good tidings of grace; for this cause, let us cry to the Mother of God with him: Rejoice, thou who art full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Kontakion
You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light." - Translation by Narthex Press
Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when ye assemble  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle to the Ephesians Ch. 13, 2nd century


For as persons not even knowing where to put a step forward, so they sat, overtaken by the darkness.
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Matins
8:30 a.m.

Liturgy
10:00 a.m.

Bible Study
ORTHODOXY 101

The Classes will be held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall and a light meal will be provided.

Basic Orthodoxy Topics are discussed for the benefit of people who want to find out more about our Faith, or are wishing to become Orthodox Christians in the near future, or joined the Church in the past and now want to learn more.

All are welcome!

Parish Information
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
West Street
P. O. Box N-823
Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Phone: 242-328-2110 Local Contact #
Website: www.annunciation.bs.goarch.org
Email: pmaillis@annunciation.bs.goarch.org

Proistamenos: Father Teodor Bita
Email: frtedbita@annunciation.bs.goarch.org

Other Parish Info
Sunday School

All classes immediately following Holy Communion.

Senior Class: grades 8-11
Junior Class: grades 5-7
Middle Class: grades 2-4
Elementary Class: grades K-1

Nursery: Pre-K and under

 
January 20, 2008
Encyclical of SCOBA for Share the Light Sunday
Share the Light Sunday

20 January 2008

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and
The Devout Faithful of the Holy Orthodox Churches in the Americas

Dearly Beloved in the Lord,

We, the Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the ...Read Full Text >
BLESSING OF HOMES
Those who want to have their homes and businesses blessed need to sign up in the Form provided in the Church and Hall. Fr. Teodor will start visiting homes on Sunday, 20 January.



MEMORIAL SERVICES
A 1 Year Memorial Service will be chanted next Sunday (Jan. 13) for the soul of Sevasti Alexiou.

A Memorial Service will take place at the Cemetery in rememberance of Alexander Constantakis on Thursday, January 17 at 11:00am.

"May their memories be eternal."



COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT RADIO MINISTRY
Orthodox Christian Network
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Listen Every Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
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Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Wendy's-
Chris & Tay Tsavoussis



Prayer Corner
Please keep the following parishioners and their families in your prayers:

Angela Berdanis-Fouere, Anthony Zervos and John Zervos.



COMMUNITY NEWS:
If you have a birth, baptism, engagement, marriage, death or memorial service you would like announced, please contact Patricia Maillis to ensure it is in the bulletin.



FR. KOLYVAS MEMORIAL / GRAVESTONE
The Spring General Assembly passed the resolution to finalize the memorial for Father Kolyvas’ grave. The assembly authorized the expenditure of $20,300.00. Parish members who wish to contribute to the memorial in memory of Father Kolyvas are asked to see Mr. Alexander Maillis II. Memorial Pledge Cards ...Read Full Text >

COMMUNITY NEWS:
If you have a birth, baptism, engagement, marriage, death or memorial service you would like announced, please contact Patricia Maillis to ensure it is in the bulletin.



BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Please note that any news, updates, or events that you would like to be published in the Bulletin must be submitted by the Thursday prior in order to be placed in each weeks bulletin.

Submissions can be emailed to orthodoxbahamas@hotmail.com or faxed to 242-323-2334.

Thank you.



Three Lectures Featured in Events Surrounding Feast of the Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters

January 9, 2008
In observance of the Feast of the Three Hierarchs and in celebration of Greek Letters and Culture, the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces a number of events which will take place during the month of January 2008. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:January 6, 2008
Publish Date:December 30, 2007
Publish Date:December 23, 2007
Publish Date:December 16, 2007
Publish Date:December 9, 2007
Publish Date:December 2, 2007
 
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