Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: April 5, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
April 5 ...Read Full Text >

Monk-Martyrs Claudius, Diodore, Victor, Victorin, and those with them
April 5 ...Read Full Text >

Kalliopios the Martyr, Roufinos the Deacon & Akylina the Martyr in Sinope
April 7 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus Saturday
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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 Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
In you the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up your cross, you followed Christ, and by your deeds you taught us to overlook the flesh, for it passes away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, your spirit rejoices with the Angels.

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 Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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 Kathy Tsiantas who is offering the prosphora this week.

May His Memory Be Eternal!
There will be a Memorial Service at the end of Liturgy today for Anthony John Matthews (7 years), brother of Byron Matthews.

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

Wednesday, April 8
NO PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY

Saturday, April 11
Saturday of Lazarus
9:30 am--Divine Liturgy
followed by Breakfast
Myrrh-bearing Women and Altar Server Practice
Palm Making
Fish Dinner Preparation
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Note Change of Regular Meetings
The Sunday School Teachers will be meeting Sunday, April 5 after Liturgy.

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



GOYA to Meet
The GOYA will be meeting today, 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 ...Read Full Text >

Palm Sunday Fish Dinner
The Ladies Aid Society will be hosting our annual Fish Dinner on Palm Sunday, April 12. Please get your tickets TODAY, since NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Please note: On Palm Sunday morning, NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO HANG OUT IN NICHOLSON HALL. You are not here to eat, but to celebrate the ...Read Full Text >

Do You Have Your Easter Chocolate?
The GOYA will be selling Easter chocolates, crosses and bunnies, made from imported Swiss chocolate. Be sure to get yours before it sells out!

Can You Help with the Holy Week Flowers?
If you would like to decorate or help decorate an icon, or help making the garlands during Holy Week, please see Presbytera. She would be glad of any help she can get!

Come and Dance!
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 >

Yia-yia`s Kitchen
You are invited to another great Greek meal from Yia-yia`s kitchen on Thursday, April 30, from 5-7 pm. The cost is $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and students; and children under 12 are free. If you get your tickets at the April 26 dance, you will get a $2 discount; so get your tickets early! Bring your ...Read Full Text >

Festival News
2009 Greek Food Festival – July 24, 25, 26

The kickoff meeting for this year’s festival was held on April 2 and attended by 14 interested parishioners . . . a great start! Charlie Neos has volunteered to chair the festival. In addition, others have come forward to lead many of the key venues. If ...Read Full Text >

Used Sports Equipment Needed
A small group of dedicated volunteers is trying to start a Soccer program (and other sports programs) for kids in Lawrence. They are in great need of sports equipment. They can make good use of any serviceable equipment. Please contact Don Argyrople, or drop of items at church. Your donations will be ...Read Full Text >

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, April 5
Memorial Service--Anthony John Matthews (7 years)
after Liturgy--Sunday School Meeting
4:00 pm--GOYA meeting
5:00 pm--Skit performances and discussion by the REACH ministry

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

Tuesday, April 7
7:00 pm--Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 8
NO PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY

Thursday, April 9
10:00 am--Journey through Holy Week

Saturday, April 11
Saturday of Lazaros
9:30 am--Divine Liturgy
following Liturgy: Breakfast, Practice for Myrrh-bearing Women and Altar Servers, Palm Making, Fish Dinner Preparation
5:00 pm--Great Vespers

Sunday, April 12
Palm Sunday
end of Liturgy--Procession with Palms and Blessing
after Liturgy--Ladies Aid Society Fish Dinner
7:00 pm--Bridegroom Service
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:March 22, 2009
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
 
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