Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: December 16, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11

BRETHREN, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 14:16-24; Matthew 22:14
11th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time ...Read Full Text >

Haggai the Prophet
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Modestos, Archbishop of Jerusalem
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righeous Mother Blessed Empress Theophania
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Daniel the Prophet & Ananias, Azarias, & Misail, the Three Holy Youths
December 17 ...Read Full Text >

Anastasia the Great Martyr
December 22 ...Read Full Text >

The opening of the gates of the Great Church of God
December 22 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for 11th Sunday of Luke
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
This parable ... proclaims beforehand both the casting out of the Jews, and the calling of the Gentiles; and it  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 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

 
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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Listen Every Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
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Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Wendy's-
Chris & Tay Tsavoussis



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.



Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:December 9, 2007
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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