Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: October 7, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9

BRETHREN, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 7:11-16
3rd Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with ...Read Full Text >

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria
October 7 ...Read Full Text >

Polychronios the Martyr
October 7 ...Read Full Text >

Pelagia the Righteous
October 8 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus
October 9 ...Read Full Text >

Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Carpos, Papylos, Agathodoros, & Agathoniki, the Martyrs of Pergamus
October 13 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -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
For the light which is the object of our senses does not shine in darkness, but apart from it; but the preaching  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 5 on John 1, 4th Century


But how is this effected? Then when we have cleansed the soul from all the passions. For sin is darkness, and a  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 5 on John 1, 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

 
ORTHODOXY 101
Wednesday, October 17th and 24th
A History of the Church - By Pericles Maillis.

(All lectures / talks to be on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted.)





Church Office Labour Day –
Saturday, 13 October
We are in need of volunteers to help organize the
Church Office so that it can be in working order.
(i.e. Books and paperwork to be sorted and filed away.)

Please take out some time and come out to help!!



Congratulations to…
Alistair Chisnall, son of Quentin and Maria Chisnall, has been called to The Bahamas Bar – Well Done Alistair!



SAVE THE DATE

GREEK NIGHT LIVE AT THE BOUZOUKI

please join us in the "OXI" Day Celebration

Rev Theophanis Kolyvas Community Centre,
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, West Street
Saturday, 27th October, 2007
Cocktails 7:30 pm
Open Bar and Mezedes
Live Bouzouki music by the ...Read Full Text >

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



BOOKSTORE UPDATE:
Dr. Nikolaos Karagiannis’ new book “New Directions in Bahamian Policy: Essays on Endogenous Development” is now available at
the church bookstore for $20.00.



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.



Prayer Corner

Please keep the following parishioners
and their families in your prayers:

Angela Berdanis-Fouere
Anthony Zervos
John Zervos
Irene Pearce

Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 30, 2007
Publish Date:September 23, 2007
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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