Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

8th Sunday of Luke
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Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
November 15 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 15 ...Read Full Text >

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
November 16 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea
November 17 ...Read Full Text >

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
November 21 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
The angelic powers appeared at your tomb, and those guarding it became as dead. Mary stood at your grave seeking your pure body. But you stripped the power of Hades, yet were not touched by corruption. You met the virgin and granted her life. O Lord, who rose from the dead, glory to you.

Αγγελικαί Δυνάμεις επί τό μνήμά σου, καί οι φυλάσσοντες απενεκρώθησαν, καλί ίστατο οι Μαρία εν τώ τάφω, ζητούσα τό άχραντόν σου σώμα. Εσκύλευσας τόν Άδην, μή πειρασθείς υπ' αυτού, υπήντησας τη Παρθένω, δωρούμενος τήν ζωήν, ο αναστάς εκ των νεκρών, 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
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

For the One Maker fashioned us, the One Creator breathed life into us; we all enjoy the same sky and air, the same  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, Sermon 12, On the Fast, 6th century


When a man reveres God with all his heart and with faith, he receives through God's providence the power to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Antony the Great, On the Character of Men no. 12, Philokalia Vol. 1 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 331, 4th century


'The Lord your God is one Lord' (cf. Deut. 6:4), revealed in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit: in the unbegotten  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, A New Testament Decalogue no. 1, Philokalia Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 323, 14th 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

 
BOOKSTORE NEWS
Orthodox Christmas Cards & Gifts

New items will be ordered soon. If there is something specific you have been looking for, come by the bookstore to place your order today!



PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING AND COFFEE:
This months meeting will be hosted by Presbytera Maria Kolyvas and Ipapandi Alexiou. It will be held next week November 15th at the home of Mrs. Alexiou. at 3:30pm.

All are invited to attend!



SAVE THE DATE!
New Years Eve Dance
Church Hall
...more information TBA...



JOLLIFICATION
The Jollification is right around the corner and we need Volunteers!!!

Any amount of help would be appreciated - help out the church and have some fun too!

Thursday 19 Nov - volunteers at Hall for prep at 5pm
Friday 20 Nov - volunteers at Hall for prep at 5pm
Saturday 21 Nov - volunteers ...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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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.



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.



Vice President Biden to Ecumenical Patriarch: We are with you; We support the Ecumenical Patriarch as a leader of global standing

November 5, 2009
The Vice President of the United States Joseph Biden and his wife hosted a formal dinner yesterday Nov. 4, at the Vice Presidential Residence to honor His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who during this third leg of his trip to the United States is visiting Washington, DC. ...Read Full Text >

President Obama Receives Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Oval Office

November 3, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was received today at the White House in the Oval Office by President Barack Obama. This reciprocal visit to the one paid by President Obama earlier this year (April 7, when he made his first overseas visit to a Muslim country, Turkey) followed up on their conversations at that time on the subjects of the recently concluded environmental symposium on the Mississippi River and the re-opening of the Theological School of Halki. ...Read Full Text >
Congratulations to the following families who celebrated Sacraments in our Orthodox church last week.

BAPTISM:
Antonios Skandaliaris, son of Tony & Maria Skandaliaris.

CHRISMATIONS:
Lothario Johnson
Richard Millham
Rosemary Roussos

40 DAY BLESSINGS:
George & Susan Isac`s son
Alexander & Patricia Maillis`s daughter

We welcome them all to the Orthodox Faith and Family!!
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:November 8, 2009
Publish Date:November 1, 2009
Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
 
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