Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: December 4, 2005

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5

BRETHREN, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 13:10-17
10th Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman ...Read Full Text >

10th Sunday of Luke
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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 >

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

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

The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
December 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Barbara the Great Martyr
Let us honor the holy Barbara for, with the aid of the Cross as her weapon, she crushed the snares of the enemy, and was rescued from them like a bird. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for John the Righteous of Damascus
You are a guide of Orthodoxy, a teacher of piety and modesty, a luminary of the world, the God inspired pride of monastics. O wise John, you have enlightened everyone by your teachings. You are the harp of the Spirit. Intercede to Christ our God for the salvation of our souls. -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
And yet here He speaks only; whereas elsewhere in many cases He heals by laying on of hands also. But nevertheless  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 40 on Matthew 12, 4th Century


So great an evil is envy. For not against strangers only, but even against our own, is it ever warring.
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 40 on Matthew 12, 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

 
SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER - PRIEST VISIT
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.

Fr. Martin will co-celebrate the Divine ...Read Full Text >

NOTE FOR THIS SUNDAY`S PRESENTATION
All are encouraged to help out with the coffee hour this Sunday, since we will be staying in the hall for Fr. Martin Ritsi`s presentation.



SUNDAY SCHOOL - corrected date
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18th

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.



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.


Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:November 27, 2005
Publish Date:November 20, 2005
Publish Date:November 13, 2005
Publish Date:November 6, 2005
 
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