Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: August 26, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24

BRETHREN, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 21:33-42
13th Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said this parable, "There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge ...Read Full Text >

Adrian & Natalia the Martyrs & their 33 Companion Martyrs in Nicomedea
August 26 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Joseph
August 26 ...Read Full Text >

Phanourios the Great Martyr & Newly Appeared of Rhodes
August 27 ...Read Full Text >

Moses the Black of Scete
August 28 ...Read Full Text >

Beheading of the Venerable Head of the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
August 29 ...Read Full Text >

Ecclesiastical New Year
September 1 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the Stylite
September 1 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
The joyful news of your resurrection was told to the women disciples of the Lord by the angel. Having thrown off the ancestral curse, and boasting, they told the apostles: death has been vanquished, Christ our God. is risen, bestowing on the world great m -Translation by Holy Cross 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
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life." - Translation by Narthex Press
Many things does He intimate by this parable, God's providence, which had been exercised towards them from the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 4th Century


And observe also both His great care, and the excessive idleness of these men for what pertained to the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 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

 
NEW ECCLESIASTICAL YEAR
Rev. Fr. Teodor Bita, Economos, 18 August, 2007
Dear Parishioners,

September 1, by tradition, marks the beginning of the Church Year. Each one of us, as an Orthodox Christian, should ask: What opportunities and choices lie ahead? With what spirit, attitudes, values and way of life will I meet the events and expectations of our Holy Church during the Year of the Lord? Will this year be a ...Read Full Text >
MISSIONS
Welcome back to Mrs. Maria Chisnall who has returned safely from her mission in Romania. We look forward to hearing about her experience at the Great September Sign-up, where she will be at Evangelism Booth. Make sure you stop by!



COMMUNITY PICNIC
Come have a fun day with our Church Family for a Summer's End Picnic.

Sunday, August 26, 2007, after church
Maillis Property - Adelaide

Refreshments and food will be sold.



SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS
Attention Parents!

Sunday School officially starts on Sunday, 2nd September. Please register your children and give them the opportunity to learn about our faith.



Official Blessing of our newly renovated Church Hall, Office and Sunday School
Saturday, 1st September, 2007

Vespers 5:30 p.m
Blessing & Official Opening
Potluck 6:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this important event!!



Our Great September Sign-up
Visit our booths in the hall for
information about each ministry !

* Youth Outreach
* Religious Education
* Communications
* Stewardship
* Evangelism
* Missions
* Fellowship & Outreach
* Philoptochos
* Liturgical / Ecclesiastical
* Parish Vision
* ...Read Full Text >

COFFEE SOCIAL UPDATE
The Parish Council has resolved that each Parish Council Member will take a turn, on a monthly basis, to organize and set up the coffee social on Sunday after church. Persons wishing to host coffee are asked to speak to the person in charge for the month.

Evangelia Halkitis is organizing the ...Read Full Text >

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 >

STEWARDSHIP
Sunday the 7th January, 2007 marked the launch of the 2007 Stewardship Campaign. Pledge cards were distributed with the Bulletins and to date 23 have been returned. The stewardship Committee is asking all parishioners to assist in the structuring and organisation of the Stewardship Campaign by completing a ...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.



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Thank you.



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