Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: November 27, 2005

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 18:18-27
13th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit ...Read Full Text >

13th Sunday of Luke
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James the Great Martyr of Persia
November 27 ...Read Full Text >

Nathaniel of Nitria & Pinouphrios of Egypt, the Righteous
November 27 ...Read Full Text >

James the Wonderworker, Bishop of Rostov
November 27 ...Read Full Text >

Stephen the New
November 28 ...Read Full Text >

Andrew the First- Called Apostle
November 30 ...Read Full Text >

Nahum the Prophet
December 1 ...Read Full Text >

Zephaniah the Prophet
December 3 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -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
On this day the Virgin cometh to a cave to give birth to God the Word ineffable, Who was before all the ages. Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing the gladsome tidings; with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him Who is willing to be gazed on as a young Child Who before the ages is God. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA
Spiritual delight is not enjoyment found in things that exists outside the soul.
-St. Isaac of Syria, Unknown, 7th century


Love of money is the worship of idols, a daughter of unbelief, an excuse for infirmities, a foreboder of old age,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 16:2,7 and Step 17:1, 6th Century


He who has conquered this passion has cut out care; but he who is bound by it never attains to pure prayer …
-St. John Climacus, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 16:2,7 and Step 17:1, 6th 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

 
November 18, 2005
Encyclical of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for Thanksgiving Day 2005
Protocol 121/05
November 24, 2005
Thanksgiving Day


To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos ...Read Full Text >
SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER - PRIEST VISITS
DECEMBER 4th - 7th

We have the blessing of Fr. Martin & Presbytera Renee Ritsi visiting our community.

Fr. Martin Ritsi is the Executive Director of OCMC Orthodox Christian Mission Center, which is based in St. Augustine, Florida.

He will be speaking to us about the efforts ...Read Full Text >

FUNDRAISING UPDATE
The combination of The Taverna Night Dance and the Jollification was a tremendous success!

Thank you to all who worked to make it possible.


SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th

Sunday School Christmas Celebration

(more information TBA)



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

A formal notice and agenda have been sent out.

ALL PARISH MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!



STEWARDSHIP 2005-2006
The Parish Council is sending an urgent reminder to all members to bring their Stewardship commitment current as we are well into the New Ecclesiastical Year.

Please see Nicolette Sughrue (the Treasurer), Georgia Lorandos or Alexander Maillis at your earliest opportunity.



ORTHODOXY 101
Our Orthodoxy 101 class has paused until January. The date we will resume classes will be posted shortly.



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.


Archbishop Demetrios Welcomes Mayor Bill Purcell of Nashville, TN, Host City for 2006 Clergy Laity Congress

November 17, 2005
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America welcomed Mayor Bill Purcell of Nashville, TN to the Archdiocese on Monday, November 14. ...Read Full Text >
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:November 6, 2005
Publish Date:October 30, 2005
Publish Date:October 23, 2005
Publish Date:October 16, 2005
Publish Date:October 9, 2005
Publish Date:October 2, 2005
 
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