Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: February 3, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:14-30
16th Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said this parable: "A man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the God-Receiver, Anna the Prophetess
February 3 ...Read Full Text >

Stamatios, John, & Nicholas, New Martyrs of Chios
February 3 ...Read Full Text >

Isidore of Pelusium
February 4 ...Read Full Text >

Agatha the Martyr
February 5 ...Read Full Text >

Zechariah the Prophet
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
February 8 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
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 Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. -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
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press
There is an old saying: 'Excesses meet.' Too much fasting and too much eating come to the same end. Keeping too  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Cassian, Conferences, Conference Two: On Discernment no. 16; Paulist Press pg. 76, 5th 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

 
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 continue blessings on Sunday, 3rd February.



PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING AND TEA:
Please join us on Sunday 10th February at Cally Maillis` house for our monthly meeting and tea.
All are invited.



ORTHODOXY 101
A series of 6 lectures will be held by Father Teodor using the book ‘Sacred Symbols’ Vol. 1 (which is now available in the Bookstore). The Lectures will be held in the church office 7pm-8pm. Father Teodor encourages all to attend these interesting and eye opening topics.

Talk series:
Wednesday ...Read Full Text >

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Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
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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.



Fact-Finding Visit to Greece

January 29, 2008
His Grace Bishop Andonios, Director of the Department of Philanthropy of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, arrived yesterday, January 28, 2008 in Greece to personally visit areas affected by this past summer’s wildfires. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Christodoulos of Athens and All Greece Falls Asleep in the Lord

January 28, 2008
The Holy Archdiocese of America shares in the grief - Archbishop Demetrios travels to Athens for the funeral service  ...Read Full Text >

Statement by President George W. Bush on the Passing of Archbishop Christodoulos

January 28, 2008
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Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:January 27, 2008
Publish Date:January 20, 2008
Publish Date:January 13, 2008
Publish Date:January 6, 2008
 
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