Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: March 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Holy Cross
March 22 ...Read Full Text >

Basil the Holy Martyr of Ancyra
March 22 ...Read Full Text >

Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow.
March 24 ...Read Full Text >

Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >

Matrona of Thessaloniki
March 27 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
O Lord by Your sacred Cross You abolished death, and granted unto the thief blessed paradise. The Myrrh-bearers ceased lamenting and turned to joy. The apostles did preach the Good News at Your command, that You had risen from the dead O Christ Our God, bestowing Your mercy upon the world ever more.

Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross
Save, O Lord, your people and bless your inheritance; grant the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of your Cross preserve your commonwealth.

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
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press

Vespers
Saturday, 5:00 pm

Matins
9:00 am

Liturgy
10:00 am

Bible Study
Morning Bible Study: Thursday at 10:00 am
Journey through the Wilderness (Bible Study): Thursdays 10:00 am
Journey through the Liturgy: Saturdays after Vespers (about 6:00 pm)
Paraklesis to the Theotokos: 1st Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
Paraklesis to St. Nektarios: 3rd Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
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

 
Thanks to our Prosphora Baker
Thanks to Tina Klidaras who is offering the prosphora this week.

Lenten Services this Week
Monday, March 23
6:00 pm--Great Compline

Tuesday, March 24
6:30 pm--Name Day Vespers of the Annunciation at Dover, NH

Wednesday, March 25--Annunciation
9:30 am--Divine Liturgy
NO PRESANCTIFIED TODAY

Friday, March 27
6:00 pm--Fourth Stasis of the Salutations

Note Change of Regular Meetings
The Laidies Aid Society will be meeting on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 pm.

The Council will be meeting on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 pm.

The Sunday School Teachers will be meeting Thursday, April 9, at 7:00 pm.

Dance Troupe Practice
Our Greek Independence Day celebration will take place after the Liturgy on Sunday, March 29. We would like to have a small performance of our young people for our Greek Independence Day presentations. If anyone of our children interested in dancing some traditional Greek dances, we will be having practice ...Read Full Text >

Interested in Dostoevsky
The Church of St. John the Russian in Ipswich invites you to a lecture on the Russian author Dostoevsky by David Starr, retired professor from St. John’s College, Annapolis MD and Santa Fe NM. The lecture is entitled "Dostoevsky`s Therapy: The Novel, an instrument of Repentance and Active Love, as Developed ...Read Full Text >

GOYA to Meet
The GOYA will be meeting on Sunday, April 5, at 4:00 pm. After a regular meeting (about 5:00 pm) the REACH ministry from Gordon College will be performing a series of skits on moral issues, and the GOYAns will be discussing them. All of our High School students are welcome to come. A light dinner will also ...Read Full Text >

Greek Food Festival 2009
Kickoff Meeting on Thursday, April 2 at 7PM

Come join us for the 1st meeting for this year’s Food Festival! Following on the heels of last year’s tremendously successful festival, let’s join together to make this year’s festival better than ever. We are looking for parishioners to step up and serve ...Read Full Text >

Can You Help our SAMP Priest?
The Evangelism Team invites you to the second annual Support a Mission Priest Lenten dinner. The dinner will be Saturday, March 28 after Great Vespers (about 6:00 pm). The dinner will feature a number of mouth-watering Lenten dishes. Dinner includes appetizer, main course and dessert. You will also be able ...Read Full Text >

Put the Date on the Calendar
In order to thank our parishioners who have been so generous with our many fund-raisers, the Social Committee is planning a "fun" raiser for the Sunday after Pascha (April 26). It will be a night of dancing to the tunes of DJ Meleti, with some light mezedakia. Only 120 tickets will be sold. The presale is ...Read Full Text >

Website Updates
Be sure to check our parish website (www.annunciationgoc.com) for the latest news about our parish. The News and Events page features an up-to-date calendar with the events of the month, and any cancellations due to inclement weather. The Weekly Bulletin and the Beacon are both available on that page as well.

Help for St. Basil`s Pantry
As the difficult economy and the winter weather continues, please keep our less fortunate brothers and sisters in mind! St. Basil`s Pantry is in need of food for our Monday lunch guests. Please bring the following: Peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti sauce, green vegetables, low sodium soups, canned fruit, ...Read Full Text >
Parish Events of the Week

Sunday, March 22
Special Second Collection for Holy Cross Seminary
after Liturgy--Social Committee Meeting
4:00 pm--Choir rehearsal for Vespers

Monday, March 23
6:00 pm--Great Compline
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Tuesday, March 24
6:30 pm--Name Day Vespers at Dover, NH

Wednesday, March 25--Annunciation of the Theotokos
9:30 am--Divine Liturgy
NO PRESANCTIFIED TODAY

Friday, March 27
6:00 pm--Fourth Stasis of the Salutations

Saturday, March 28
11:45--Dostoevsky Lecture and Lunch at St. John the Russian Orthodox Church, Ipswich MA
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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