Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: February 5, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15

TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 18:10-14
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today

The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
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Agatha the Martyr
February 5 ...Read Full Text >

Photios, Patriarch of Constantinople
February 6 ...Read Full Text >

Barsonouphios the Great
February 6 ...Read Full Text >

Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Vlassios the Holy Martyr of Sebaste
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theodora the Empress
February 11 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
The stone that had been sealed before Your tomb by the Jews and the soldiers guarding did watch over Your pure and sacred body. O Savior the third day You arose, and unto all the world did You give life. Where by all the heavenly powers did proclaim that You are the giver of life. Glory unto our resurrected Christ. Glory unto Your Kingdom. Glory to Your dispensation O You alone who loves all.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Rejoice, you who art full of grace, O Virgin Theotokos, for from you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, enlightening those in darkness. Rejoice, also, O righteous Elder, as you receive in your arms the Redeemer of our souls, Who also grants unto us the Resurrection.

Apolytikion of the Church
Today is the beginning of our salvation and the revelation of the mystery of the ages. O the Son of God becomes on this day the Virgin’s Son and Gabriel proclaims this gift from God. Together with him we cry out to the Theotokos singing: Hail to you who are filled with grace. The Lord is with you.

Kontakion
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Vespers
Saturday, 5:30 pm

Matins
8:30 am

Liturgy
9:30 am

Bible Study
Orthodox Book Club: 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

Parish Information
Annunciation Church
Harris and Park Sts.
Newburyport, MA 01950

Phone: (978) 465-5757
Fax: (978) 465-1793
Website: www.annunciationgoc.com

Proistamenos: Rev. Constantine Newman

Other Parish Info
Paraklesis to the Theotokos: 1st Tuesdays at 6:15 pm
Paraklesis to St. Nektarios: 3rd Tuesdays at 6:15 pm

 
Offering of the Prosphora
Today`s Prosphora are offered by Anna Chetsas.

Fellowship Hour
Today`s Fellowship Hour is offered by the Evangelism Team. Enjoy some great hot dogs and make your own ice cream sundae! The proceeds will go to help fund the projects of the Evangelism Team.

GOYA Raffle Drawing
Congratulations to Chris Connor, the winner of the GOYA Celtics Ticket Raffle. Enjoy the game, Chris!

GOYA Flower Sale
Don`t forget to get your flower order forms in today for the GOYA Valentine`s Day flower sale. You may pick up your orders next Sunday after Liturgy.

Apokreatiko Dance
You are invited to our annual Apokreatiko Dance on Saturday, February 18 from 6-11 pm. This year is an Italian theme--Un Ballo in Maschera--The Masked Ball. The menu features an abundance of meat dishes, with mezedakia, salad and dessert. Dance the night away to the tunes of DJ Meleti. Tickets are: ...Read Full Text >

Jr. Goya Special Food Drive--February 5
Today, IOCC, the International Orthodox Christian Charities, has its annual Souper Bowl food drive. Our Jr. GOYAns have embraced the challenge to fill the food baskets to overflowing today to help feed hungry families in our area. We hope to send a sizable food donation to Pettengill House this week -- but ...Read Full Text >

Discovering the Liturgy for the First Time
Our Discovering the Way Series continues this week on Wednesday at 7:00 pm. We will be looking in detail at the ceremonies and prayers of the Divine Liturgy, and especially discussing ways of making these ceremonies and prayers real in our own lives.

Even if you did not come to the first session, ...Read Full Text >

Mark Your Calendar
Sunday, February 12--Candy and Bake Sale and GOYA flower sale
Saturday, February 18--Apokreatiko Dance
Sunday, February 26--General Assembly
Sunday, February 26--Vespers of Forgiveness
Monday, February 27--Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) beginning of Great Lent
Sunday, March 4--Sunday of ...Read Full Text >

Parish Planning Calendar
Annunciation Church is blessed to have various groups and clubs sponsor activities that enrich our parish life. The Parish Planning Calendar is a year-at-a-glance calendar posted in the church office. Those planning an event or activity can check the calendar for availability. Organizers will be able to see ...Read Full Text >

St. Basil Cook`s Corner
This week we treated the guests of St. Basil's Kitchen to Beef Stew -- such a great winter meal. This recipe was prepared at home by a group of choir members which included Kathy Tsiantas, Melinda Patrick, Fontaine Dubus, Stacey Kevorkian Gina Dussi, and recently retired member, Anna Mamakos. Our kitchen ...Read Full Text >

Toiletries Needed
Winter is here! We need to start getting toiletry bags together for distribution by our GOYA on the Lazarus House Soup Truck and at other times.

We need:
Toothpaste, deodorant, bodywash or soap, combs or hair brushes.

Please bring regular size items. They are actually not more expensive ...Read Full Text >

Can You Help Out Our Choir?
The choir is getting ready to order some new choir robes and stoles and we are soliciting donations from parishioners. If anyone would like to make a donation towards the new robe/stole purchase, both the choir and board would be much appreciative. Please see Stacey Kevorkian if you are interested in ...Read Full Text >
Parish Events of the Week

Sunday, February 5
Souper Bowl Sunday Food Collection
Submit orders for GOYA flower sale
after Liturgy--Jr. Goya Raffle
after Liturgy--GOYA Meeting

Monday, February 6
11:00 am--St. Basil`s Kitchen
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Tuesday, February 7
7:15 pm--Ladies Aid Meeting

Wednesday, February 8
7:00 pm--Discovering the Way--The Divine Liturgy

Sunday, February 12
Valentine`s Day Bake and Candy Sale
Pick of GOYA flower sale orders
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