Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: February 19, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
February 19 ...Read Full Text >

Philemon & Archippos, Apostles of the 70
February 19 ...Read Full Text >

Polycarp the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Smyrna
February 23 ...Read Full Text >

First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
February 24 ...Read Full Text >

Tarasios, Patriarch of Constantinople
February 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Amen. Let all things above in heav'n rejoice, and let all things below on earth be glad. With all the might and strength of His arm an eternal deed the Lord did perform. Beneath His feet He has trampled down death by death, and first born of the dead has He become. From the womb of Hades has He delivered us, and to all the world has granted His great redeeming mercy.

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
O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just. - 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

 
What`s Going on that First Week of Lent
Offering of the Prosphora
Today`s Prosphora are offered by Andrea Jones.

May Their Memory Be Eternal
Please join in praying the Memorial Prayers for Anthony John (10 years) and Helen (1 year) Matthews.

Fellowship Hour
Today`s Fellowship Hour is offered by the Patrick, Matthews, and Hicks families.

Helping the Situation in Greece
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has asked that each parish take up a special collection today to help with the economic disaster in Greece. Members of the Council will be at the door of the Church at the end of Liturgy to receive your generous offering.

Flowers for the Salutations
Yes, Great Lent is just around the corner! That means we have to begin thinking about all the details and logistics for a fruitful celebration of the season.

If you would like to donate the flower decorations for the Icon of the Panagia for the Salutations (Chairetismoi), please see Fr. Constantine. ...Read Full Text >

Lenten Resources Table
Please check out the Lenten Resources Table throughout Lent. You will find informative pamphlets to help you observe Lent more fruitfully. You will also find Prayer Ropes (Koumboskinia) to help in saying the Jesus Prayer. The only requirement is: if you take a prayer rope, you must commit to using it!

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 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 Orthodoxy--bring an icon and take part in the outdoor procession (weather permitting)
Saturday, March ...Read Full Text >

St. Basil Cook`s Corner
Everyone was glad to see Mike Murphy return from his week-long trip to Florida. Mike and the crew prepared baked chicken in red sauce, our version of Chicken Kapama. It was a great lunch for our many guests. Our crew was small this week, but they always do a grerat job for St. Basil's guests. We are ...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 19
Memorial Service--Parents of Melinda Patrick
after Liturgy--Sunday School Teachers Meeting

Monday, February 20
11:00 am--St. Basil`s Kitchen
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Tuesday, February 21
7:00 pm--Book Club--"The Shack"

Wednesday, February 22
7:00 pm--Discovering the Way-the Divine Liturgy

Saturday, February 25--Second Saturday of Souls
10:00 am--Divine Liturgy

Sunday, February 26
after Liturgy--General Assembly
about 12:30 pm--Vespers of Forgiveness
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:January 8, 2012
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