Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: September 30, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11

BRETHREN, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia
September 30 ...Read Full Text >

Mardonios & Stratonikos the Martyrs
September 30 ...Read Full Text >

The Feast of the Holy Skepi of the Theotokos
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Apostle of the 12
October 6 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -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
Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 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

 
SAVE THE DATE
GREEK DANCE

Saturday, October 27, 2007
at our Church Hall
more information to follow...



YOUTH MINISTRY
Saturday, September 29TH
Lunch – 5:00 p.m. YOUTH RETREAT FOR ALL YOUTH

5:00 p.m. – until INTERNET AWAREWESS RETREAT
For all interested persons in the Bahamian Community



COMMUNITY EVENT
(weather pending)

Sunday, September 30th

12:30 at Prince George Wharf

$20.00 per person

“Pack Your Picnic”



Daily Orthodox Planners ‘07-‘08
Are Now Available at the Bookstore
Or Download it at: http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/
departments/youth/planner.asp



EVANGELISM - upcoming events...
(All lectures / talks to be on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted.)

Wednesday, October 3rd
ROMANIA MISSION TRIP.
A talk by Maria Chisnall about her mission trip to Romania, and other mission trips by others this year.

Wednesday, October 17th and 24th
ORTHODOXY 101
A ...Read Full Text >

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS
Attention Parents!

Sunday School has begun!!!

Please register your children and give them the opportunity to learn about our faith.



COFFEE SOCIAL UPDATE
Alexandra Maillis-Lynch is organizing the coffees for the month of September.



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.



ORTHODOX RADIO VIA INTERNET
Internet based Orthodox radio:

ANCIENT FAITH RADIO

* 24 hours a day

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

www.ancientfaithradio.com



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.



Archbishop Demetrios Selects Fr. Frank Marangos as Dean of Archdiocesan Cathedral

September 27, 2007
New York, NY – His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America has selected the Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos as the new Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Marangos leaves his current position as the Executive Director of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Fr. Marangos is succeeding the Rev. Dr. Robert Stephanopoulos who, after 25 years of service as Dean of the Cathedral, is retiring on October 7, 2007. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios Honored by Mayor Michael Bloomberg on the Occasion of His 40 Years of Hierarchical Ministry

September 26, 2007
The Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg hosted a reception on September 25 for Archbishop Demetrios of America on the occasion of his 40 Years of Hierarchical Ministry. The reception was held at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York.  ...Read Full Text >
SEMINAR- DANGERS OF THE INTERNET

The Church is bringing in a 2-person team to talk with our youth and their parents, or any adult who simply wants to learn more about the internet and it`s potential dangers for our community, on the eve September 29, 2007 . The evening will go as follows:


YOUTH Session - [Parents are NOT to attend youth sessions]

5pm - 6:30pm - talks with children ages 9 - 12

6:30 - 8:00 - talks with youth age 13 and up

8 - 8:30 - a break for refreshments


ADULT Session - Youth are NOT to attend sessions with adults.

8:30 - 10:30 - talks with parents / adults


The Church will have child care available in our Sunday School while parents attend the seminar if they are unable to arrange alternative care.


We are very fortunate to have presenters Douglas Fodeman and Marje Munroe of Children On-Line, making this presentation to our Church community.

If you would like ...Read Full Text >
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:September 16, 2007
Publish Date:September 9, 2007
Publish Date:September 2, 2007
Publish Date:August 26, 2007
Publish Date:August 19, 2007
 
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