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

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
 ...Read Full Text >

Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
April 13 ...Read Full Text >

Agape, Chionia, & Irene, the Holy Martyrs
April 16 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus Saturday
 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. -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
For that throne is inaccessible to all, I do not say to men only, and saints, and apostles, but even to angels,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century


But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 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

 
WELCOME!
We are once again blessed to have Fr. Nick Triantafilou visit us during Holy Week and welcome him home! He will be celebrating with us in the Divine Services starting with Holy Thursday Night Service through Easter Sunday.



HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA DONATIONS
Donations are being actively sought for special items needed during Holy Week. Those interested in donating, please see Irene or Tony Miaoulis.

The items for Holy Week to be donated:
12 candles for Holy Thursday
oil,
flour,
cotton balls and Q-tips for Holy Wednesday
white ...Read Full Text >

BOOKSTORE NEWS:
* LENTEN SERVICE BOOKS -
Holy Week, Presanctified Liturgy and Small Paraklesis

* ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE OLD and NEW TESTAMENT

* NEW Worship Items and Icons

* Pascha Light Lanterns (limited amount still available)



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



COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT RADIO MINISTRY
Orthodox Christian Network
is now available in The Bahamas!

Listen Every Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
Joy 101.9 FM

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Wendy's-
Chris & Tay Tsavoussis



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.



"Gather My People to My Home" 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress Theme

April 2, 2008
Preparations for the Clergy/Laity Congress are well underway and are progressing in a manner which will focus and develop the theme of the Congress "Gather My People to My Home." ...Read Full Text >

Three Year Memorial Service for Archbishop Iakovos

April 1, 2008
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America will preside at the Three Year Memorial Service for Archbishop Iakovos, former Archbishop of North and South America, on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Manhattan, NY. ...Read Full Text >
WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE

Sunday, April 13 ~ St. Mary of Egypt
9/10:30 am Orthros/ Divine Liturgy
followed by Sunday School
6:00 pm ‘Come Receive The Light’ Joy 101 FM

Wednesday, April 16
5:00 pm Confessions
6:00 pm Presanctified Liturgy

Friday, April 18
9:00 am Presanctified Liturgy

Saturday, April 19 ~ Lazarus Saturday
9:00 am Orthros/ Divine Liturgy
5:30 pm Great Vespers

Sunday, April 20 ~ Palm Sunday
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
Publish Date:April 6, 2008
Publish Date:March 30, 2008
Publish Date:March 23, 2008
Publish Date:March 16, 2008
 
This bulletin was created through Bulletin Builder, a service provided by the
Department of Internet Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America,
with the financial support and vision of Leadership 100