Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: April 6, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 9:17-31
Sunday of St. John Climacus

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. John Climacus
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Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople
April 6 ...Read Full Text >

Methodius, Equal-to-the-Apostles & Enlightener of the Slavs
April 6 ...Read Full Text >

Kalliopios the Martyr, Roufinos the Deacon & Akylina the Martyr in Sinope
April 7 ...Read Full Text >

Rafael, Nicholas, Irene, & Olympias of Mytilene
April 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Amen. When the tidings of the resurrection from the glorious angel was proclaimed unto the women disciples and our ancestral sentence also had been abolished to the Apostles with the boasting did they proclaim that death is vanquished ever more and Christ Our God has risen from the dead and granted to the world His great mercy. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John Climacus
Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press
He that prays with fasting hath his wings double, and lighter than the very winds. ... For nothing is mightier  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 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

 
PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING AND TEA:
The Philoptochos Society will meet at the home of Eleni A. Papageorge this coming Sunday, April 6, 2008, at 3:30 pm. Everyone is encouraged to come!



BOOKSTORE NEWS:
NOW AVAILABLE

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

* ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE OLD and NEW TESTAMENT



DIVINE LITURGY UPDATE
This week Orthros will begin at 9:00am and Divine Liturgy at 10:30am.



COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT RADIO MINISTRY
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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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Prayer Corner
Please keep the following parishioners and their families in your prayers:

John A. 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, sickness, 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.



Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Denies Association with Bear Stearns Lawsuit

March 28, 2008
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Three-Year Memorial Encyclical of Archbishop Iakovos

March 27, 2008
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President George W. Bush Welcomes Archbishop Demetrios and the Greek American Community to the White House to Celebrate the 187th Anniversary of Greek Independence Day

March 26, 2008
President George W. Bush welcomed Archbishop Demetrios of America and members of the Greek American community to the White House on March 25 on the occasion of the celebration of the 187th Anniversary of Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. (Proclamation text attached.) Government officials and Greek Americans from throughout the United States attended the ceremony in the East Room of the White House. ...Read Full Text >
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THIS WEEK:

Friday, April 4
9:00 am Presanctified Liturgy
5:00 pm Confessions
6:00 pm Akathist Hymn (4)

Saturday, April 5
4:00 pm Choir Practice
5:30 pm Great Vespers

Sunday, April 6 ~ St. John Climacus
9/10:30 am Orthros/ Divine Liturgy followed by Sunday School
6:00 pm ‘Come Receive The Light’ Joy 101 FM

Friday, April 11
9:00 am Presanctified Liturgy
5:00 pm Confessions
6:00 pm Akathist Hymn (5)

Saturday, April 12
5:30 pm Great Vespers

Sunday, April 13
9/10:30 am Orthros/ Divine Liturgy followed by Sunday School
6:00 pm ‘Come Receive The Light’ Joy 101 FM
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:March 23, 2008
Publish Date:March 16, 2008
 
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