Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: April 20, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 12:1-18
Palm Sunday

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from ...Read Full Text >

Palm Sunday
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Theodore the Trichinas
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Holy Monday
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Holy Tuesday
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Holy Wednesday
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Holy Thursday
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Holy Friday
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Holy Saturday
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Great and Holy Pascha
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Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
O Christ our God, before Your Passion, You raised Lazarus from the dead to confirm the common Resurrection for all. Therefore, we carry the symbols of victory as did the youths, and we cry out to You, the victor over death, "Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. " -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
O Christ, Our God, we have been Buried with You through Baptism, and by Your Resurrection made worthy of Life immortal. Praising You, we cry out, "Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam." - Translation by Narthex Press
Besides, they could not at once have taken in the knowledge of the Kingdom of which He spake; for another  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century


But observe the wisdom of the Evangelist, how he is not ashamed to parade their former ignorance. That it was  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 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

 
+ May her memory be eternal
Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Calliope Klonaris, who has fallen asleep in Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The funeral will be held next Tuesday. Please see the newspaper for details.



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
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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.



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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.



Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios of America for Holy Pascha 2008

April 16, 2008
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:

Please note the schedule will be sent as a separate email.
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:April 13, 2008
Publish Date:April 6, 2008
Publish Date:March 30, 2008
Publish Date:March 23, 2008
Publish Date:March 16, 2008
 
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