Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...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 >

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

Domnina the Martyr and her daughters
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

Charitina the Martyr
October 5 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Apostle of the 12
October 6 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus
October 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
You descended from on high, O merciful Lord, and accepted the three-day burial in order to free us from our passions. Glory to you, O Lord, our life and our resurrection. -Translation by Holy Cross Press

Εξ ύψους κατήλθες ο εύσπλαγχνος, ταφήν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ίνα ημάς ελευθερώσης τών παθών, Η ζωή καί η Ανάστασις ημών, Κύριε δόξα σοι.


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
Let us then, bearing in mind all the things which have been said, show forth great love even towards our enemies;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 18 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century


Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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

 
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to George & Susan Isac and their family on the newest addition to their family. God has blessed them with a new baby boy.



INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
The I.C.F. will be held on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18th, 2009.

Anyone planning on participating MUST receive a Health Certificate. We will offer the class on Saturday, October 3rd at 9:30am in our church hall. The class will only take 1 1/2 hours and there is a fee of $10.

We ...Read Full Text >

NEED ASSISTANCE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School has begun! We have so many children in our classes, we are in need of a teacher so we can split the classes into smaller groups.

Please consider helping out! Also, if you have not registered your children yet, please do so soon!

We hope to see all our youth attend!
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Adult Religious Education Program
Want to learn more about our faith? Interested in learning about Orthodoxy? Plan on attending our upcoming Adult Religious Education program which will start on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 pm for a number of eight sessions. In our study we will use one of the following books: Introducing the Orthodox ...Read Full Text >

UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENT
BARN DANCE!
Saturday, October 31st
Adelaide Pavilion

...more information to follow...


MINISTRY BOOTHS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
The booths from the Great September Sign-up
for the New Ecclesiastical Year are still in the hall for viewing, signing up, and gathering information.

Learn about our churches’ ministries and get involved!!!!

Administration
Archives
Choir
Communications
Community ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP REMINDER
TIME, TALENT AND TITHING:
STEWARDSHIP INCLUDES ALL THREE

The new Ecclesiastical year is around the corner…
Is your stewardship up-to-date?

Have you considered to which Ministries you will volunteer your time and talent?



PARKING LOT
The automated gate for the parking lot has been put into place. Any parishioner in good standing who would like a clicker (we are asking for a donation of $50 to offset the cost) is asked to see Alexander Maillis. They are available on a first-come first-serve basis for the first 100 and by special order ...Read Full Text >

HOLY COMMUNION:
Please remember to allow the Sunday School students to receive Holy Communion first so that they can proceed to their classes and have as much time for classes as possible.



LITURGICAL TIME CHANGE:
Please remember that Orthros has returned to 8:30 am and Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.



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



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.



Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
 
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