Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: December 30, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 1:15-17

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 2:13-23
Sunday after Nativity

When the wise men departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday after Nativity
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Anysia the Virgin-martyr of Thessaloniki
December 30 ...Read Full Text >

Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
January 1 ...Read Full Text >

Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia
January 1 ...Read Full Text >

Seraphim the Wonderworker of Sarov
January 2 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the 70 Holy Apostles
January 4 ...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 for Afterfeast of the Nativity
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath shined the light of knowledge upon the world; for thereby they that worshipped the stars were instructed by a star to worship Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee, the Dayspring from on high. O Lord, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Sunday after Nativity
O Joseph, proclaim the wonders to David, the ancestor of God. Thou hast seen a Virgin great with child; thou hast given glory with the shepherds; thou hast worshipped with the Magi; and thou hast been instructed through an Angel. Entreat Christ God to save our souls. - 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
Today, the Virgin bears Him who is transcendent, and the earth presents the cave to Him who is beyond reach. Angels, along with shepherds glorify Him. The Magi make their way to Him by a star. For a new child has been born for us, the God before all ages. - Translation by Narthex Press
Nathanael too enters ... saying, "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" ... Nevertheless, He is not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 9 on Matthew 2, 4th Century


At His birth [He] is laid in a manger, and abides in an inn, and takes a mother of low estate; teaching us to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 9 on Matthew 2, 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

 
EPIPHANY
Archimandrite Fr. Sebastian Skordalis will be representing the Archbishop for Epiphany Services next week.



PHILOPTOCHOS YEARLY UPDATE

The Greek-Bahamian Philanthropic Society made the following Christmas donations:-

$300.00 – Ioana Karveli, Skopelos re Church Renovations

$300.00 – Katina Maragos, Kalymnos re lunchtime meals for needy

$300.00 – Philipas Olympitis, Director of a Handicapped Childrens Workshop, ...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 >

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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.



WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Tuesday, January 1 ~ Circumcision of our Lord,
           New Year’s Day
           St. Basil the Great
8:30 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy of St. Basil

Friday, January 4
8:30 am Royal Hours

Saturday, January 5 ~ Eve of Theophany
8:30 am Orthros and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
      Blessing of Waters
5:30 pm Great Vespers

Sunday, January 6 ~ The Theophany of our Lord
8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Basil, Blessing of Waters, followed by the Cross Diving Service
Previous Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:December 23, 2007
Publish Date:December 16, 2007
Publish Date:December 9, 2007
Publish Date:December 2, 2007
 
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