Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: September 2, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 1:21-24; 2:1-4

BRETHREN, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has commissioned us; he has put his seal upon us ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 22:2-14
14th Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said this parable, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage ...Read Full Text >

Mammas the Martyr
September 2 ...Read Full Text >

John the Abstainer, Patriarch of Constantinople
September 2 ...Read Full Text >

Moses the Prophet & Godseer
September 4 ...Read Full Text >

Zacharias the Prophet & Righteous Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist
September 5 ...Read Full Text >

The Miracle at Colassai of Archangel Michael
September 6 ...Read Full Text >

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
September 8 ...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 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
For unto Christ he would pass all on, saying, "He must increase, I must decrease;" by the Son Himself again, "Come  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 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

 
August 27, 2007
Special Encyclical for Prayers and Relief Aid for the Victims and Survivors of the Tragic Fires in Greece
Protocol Number 111/07
August 27, 2007

To The Clergy and the Faithful of the Holy Archdiocese of America


Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Eparchial Synod of the Holy Archdiocese of America concerning a tragic event. Over the ...Read Full Text >

September 1, 2007
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year
Protocol 112/07

When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars which You have ordained;
What is man, that You are mindful of him?
(Psalm 8: 3-4)

September 1, 2007
Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, ...Read Full Text >
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 >

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.



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!



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.



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.



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* 24 hours a day

* music, teaching, interviews, features, convert testimonies, conference recordings and much more...

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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.



Archdiocese Establishes Greek Fire Relief Fund

August 29, 2007
In response to the catastrophic fires plaguing Greece, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of America, convened an emergency meeting of key advisors and staff members to mobilize the resources of the Archdiocese and greater community to respond to the tremendous needs of the people of this devastated nation. It was agreed that His Eminence would appoint a Special Committee of prominent Greek Americans who will oversee and coordinate the collection and distribution of monies raised by the Archdiocese through Her Greek Fire Relief Fund. ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year

August 29, 2007
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