Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: November 6, 2005

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

7th Sunday of Luke
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Paul the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
November 6 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus the Wonderworker
November 7 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis
November 9 ...Read Full Text >

Theodore the Studite
November 11 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -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, Brookline, MA
He puts an end to the woman’s fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

Matins
9:00 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: 242-326-0388 Local Contact #
Website: www.annunciation.bs.goarch.org
Email: orthodoxbahamas@hotmail.com

Assistant: Fr. Theophanis Kolyvas - Presbyter Emeritus

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

 
VISITING PRIEST
WELCOME to Fr. Peter and Presbytera Chamberas who are visiting the community from October 27th till November 14th.

In addition to the Divine Liturgies, Fr. will be assisting with Orthodoxy 101 as well as performing several weddings, baptisms and other church services.



ORTHODOXY 101 & VESPERS
Wednesday, 9th November, at 6:00p.m., Fr. Peter will be celebrating Vespers for St. Nektarios. Immediately following he will be teaching the Orthodoxy 101 Class on the subject of PRAYER.

Refreshments and a light vegetarian meal will be provided at 7:00 p.m. and the class ends promptly at 8:30p.m.  ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS TEA
This Sunday, 13th November, 2005 at 3:30pm, at the home of Patricia Maillis. All are invited.



ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Our Annual General Assembly will be held on Sunday, December 11th, immediately following the Divine Liturgy.

A formal notice and agenda will be issued shortly.

PLEASE RESERVE THIS DATE!



STEWARDSHIP

The Parish Council is sending an urgent reminder to all members to bring their Stewardship commitment current as we begin the new ecclesiastical year. Please see Nicolette Sughrue (the Treasurer), Georgia Lorandos or Alexander Maillis at your earliest opportunity.



ORTHODOXY 101
Orthodoxy 101 is held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Church Hall. Refreshments and a light meal will be provided. All are invited.

This weeks topic is The Sacraments.



THE PLANNER

The Orthodox Planners: “Bearing Fruit- witness & service 2005-2006” are now available at the bookstore for $16.00!!



SECURITY
Due to the increase in criminal activity in the area of West Street, an alarm system has been installed in the hall (and Priest’s residence). Parishioners are asked to cooperate by coordinating with Parish Council members to enter / exit the hall.

This is a difficult issue and the Parish Council, ...Read Full Text >

SPECIAL REQUEST FOR COFFEE SOCIAL
We encourage participation in our plans to make coffee hour more enjoyable. Volunteers (in any form) are welcome with open arms!

If you are scheduling a memorial or simply interested in helping, please contact Christina Maillis at 362-1602 or Eleni Papageorge at 327-7214.



SERVICE HOURS
Please observe our Service Hours:

Orthros - 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy - 10:00 a.m.



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.


Archdiocesan Council Holds Fall Meeting in Boston

November 2, 2005
The Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America held it’s Fall Meeting in Boston, MA at the Marriott Long Wharf on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 2005. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America presided at the Council Meeting which was preceded by the Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 26.  ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Held Its 69th Meeting

November 1, 2005
The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation held its 69th meeting from October 20 to 22, 2005, in Washington, DC. It took place on the campus of Georgetown University, and was co-chaired by Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk of Cincinnati and Bishop Savas of Troas, the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Bishop Savas substituted for Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh who is still recovering from a recent fall.  ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2005

October 31, 2005
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Archbishop Demetrios Condemns Hostile Demonstrations Against Our Ecumenical Patriarchate

October 31, 2005
Archbishop Demetrios of America has expressed his deepest sorrow and his strong and unequivocal condemnation for the most recent hostile demonstrations and threats against the holy center of world Orthodoxy, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, in Istanbul, Turkey.  ...Read Full Text >
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

During this past year, The Philoptochos Society has made the following donations:

Old People’s Home, Volos, Greece $250.00

Old People’s Home, Kalymnos, Greece $300.00

Orthodox Christian Mission Center – Sponsor a Priest $600.00

Bahamas Diabetic Association $200.00

St. Basil’s Academy (Orphanage) $300.00

Unity House – 2 Cases Diapers $180.00

Princess Margaret Hospital – Boarders $185.25 +
(Gave them 24 Towels, 33 Washcloths
and Miscellaneous Baby Toiletries)

Spastic Ward, Sandilands $200.00 +
(there were 16 women and 21 men – they
were provided all with a complete outfit –
many donations helped)

Hurricane Katrina $500.00
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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