Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: December 2, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 6:10-17

Brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 18:35-43
14th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; ...Read Full Text >

Habakkuk the Prophet
December 2 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Cyril of Phileus
December 2 ...Read Full Text >

Zephaniah the Prophet
December 3 ...Read Full Text >

Barbara the Great Martyr
December 4 ...Read Full Text >

John the Righteous of Damascus
December 4 ...Read Full Text >

Savas the Sanctified
December 5 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Father John of Kronstadt
December 7 ...Read Full Text >

Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra
December 6 ...Read Full Text >

Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra
December 6 ...Read Full Text >

The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
December 9 ...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
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
The Savior Himself is He Whom we are asked to put on. It is one and the same thing to say, 'Put on the whole  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Jerome, Unknown, 5th century


The mind of a heedful man is as it were a watchman on duty, or an unsleeping guard of the inner Jerusalem.  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Spiritual Instructions no. 30, Little Russian Philokalia Vol. 1; Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood pgs. 48-49, 19th 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

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

Angela Berdanis-Fouere, Anthony Zervos, John Zervos and Vasili Mavros.



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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.



Daily Orthodox Planners ‘07-‘08
Are Now Available at the Bookstore
Or Download it at: http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/
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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.



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.



Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:November 25, 2007
Publish Date:November 18, 2007
Publish Date:November 11, 2007
Publish Date:November 4, 2007
 
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