Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: February 10, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 15:21-28
Sunday of the Canaanite

At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Canaanite
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Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Vlassios the Holy Martyr of Sebaste
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theodora the Empress
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

Aquilla & Priscilla the Apostles
February 13 ...Read Full Text >

Cyril, Equal-to-the-Apostles & Teacher of the Slavs
February 14 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -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
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
She had a great perfection of faith. She had no uncertainty about His divine majesty. She had no small measure  ...Read Full Text >
-Saint Bede, Hom. I. 22, In Lent, Homilies on the Gospels, Bk. One, 216, 217.

He kept her waiting for an answer in order to declare that the minds of His disciples should also be merciful. As  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Bede, Hom. I. 22, In Lent, Homilies on the Gospels, Bk. One, 216

Faith…is the beginning of our union with God: the true believers are the stone of the church of God, prepared for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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

 
BOOKSTORE NEWS:
Available Soon...

* ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE OLD and NEW TESTAMENT

* LENTEN SERVICE BOOKS -
Holy Week, Akathist Hymn, Presanctified Liturgy and Small Paraklesis

* LANTERNS FOR HOLY LIGHT

If you would like to guarantee your copy,
please sign the order sheet and give ...Read Full Text >

BLESSING OF HOMES
Those who still need to have their homes and businesses blessed need to speak to Fr. Teodor.



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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Orthodox Christian Network
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Listen Every Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
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Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
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Chris & Tay Tsavoussis



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.



2008-09 Gioles Scholarships Applications Available

February 4, 2008
Applications are available for scholarships to be awarded from the George and Naouma (Gioule) Gioles Scholarship Fund of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Gioles Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 with a generous gift in memory of George and Naouma Gioles. At least three scholarships of $1500.00 each will be awarded for the 2008-09 academic year. Selection of the recipients will be based on the following criteria:  ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of St. Photios

February 1, 2008
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Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:February 3, 2008
Publish Date:January 27, 2008
Publish Date:January 20, 2008
Publish Date:January 13, 2008
Publish Date:January 6, 2008
 
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