Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: December 9, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 4:22-27

BRETHREN, Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. But the son of the slave was born ...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 >

The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
December 9 ...Read Full Text >

Hanna the Prophetess
December 9 ...Read Full Text >

Narses the Martyr of Persia
December 9 ...Read Full Text >

Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople
December 11 ...Read Full Text >

Spyridon the Wonderworker of Trymithous
December 12 ...Read Full Text >

Herman the Wonderworker of Alaska & First Saint of America
December 13 ...Read Full Text >

Eleutherios the Holy Martyr, Bishop Illyria and his mother Anthia
December 15 ...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 for The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
Against all hope, the bonds of barrenness are loosed today. For, God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly promising that they would bear a godly maiden. He who commanded the angel to cry out to her, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you," will be born of her, the infinite One Himself, becoming man. -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
Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna, wrought by God. For she bore the One who beyond comprehension conceived the Logos. - Translation by Narthex Press
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


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

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

 
December 5, 2007
Archpastoral Reflections - December 2007
Over the past several generations we have witnessed tremendous advances in our knowledge of the human body and in the medicine and technology used to sustain it. Significant attention has been given to the heart, the central organ that contributes to the function of every other part of our physical ...Read Full Text >
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
This is a Formal Notice of the General Assembly, which will be held on Sunday the 9th December 2007 in the Fr. Theophanis Kolyvas Community Center immediately following Divine Liturgy. A copy of the Agenda, the Minutes of the previous meeting the Financial Statements are being sent to you under a separate ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP
The Parish Council has officially launched the 2008 Stewardship Campaign and is asking all parishioners to complete and return the pledge of Time and Talent and financial stewardship. Any member who did not receive their 20008 Stewardship Package, please contact Georgia Lorandos or another member of the ...Read Full Text >

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Please join us on Sunday, December 23rd after the Divine Liturgy for our Annual Sunday School Christmas Program.

The Children will be performing the Traditional Nativity Story - let us remember what Christmas is really about - the Birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!



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

Angela Berdanis-Fouere, Anthony Zervos and John Zervos.



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/
departments/youth/planner.asp



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.



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* Annual Church Calendar 2008
* Orthodox Planner 2007-2008

* Books
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Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:December 2, 2007
Publish Date:November 25, 2007
Publish Date:November 18, 2007
Publish Date:November 11, 2007
Publish Date:November 4, 2007
 
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