Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

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

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the New Theologian
October 12 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
The stone had been secured with a seal by the Judeans, * and a guard of soldiers was watching Your immaculate body. * You rose on the third day, O Lord * and Savior, granting life unto the world. * For this reason were the powers of heaven crying out to You, O Life-giver: * Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; * glory to Your eternal rule; * glory to Your dispensation, only One who loves mankind. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

Τού λίθου σφραγισθέντος υπό τών Ιουδαίων, καί στρατιωτών φυλασσόντων τό άχραντόν σου σώμα, ανέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τήν ζωήν. Διά τούτο αι Δυνάμεις τών ουρανών, εβόων σοι Ζωοδότα. Δόξα τή Αναστάσει σου, Χριστέ, δόξα τή βασιλεία σου, δόξα τή οικονομία σου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.



Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 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

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

We will begin preping in the hall for the Festival on Tuesday, October 13th every late afternoon / evening till the actual Festival.

Please take some time to come and help before, during and after the event.  ...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.
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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.



Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
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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