Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: April 12, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 12:1-18
Palm Sunday

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from ...Read Full Text >

Basil the Confessor, Bishop of Parios
April 12 ...Read Full Text >

Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
April 13 ...Read Full Text >

Agape, Chionia, & Irene, the Holy Martyrs
April 16 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Persia
April 17 ...Read Full Text >

Palm Sunday
April 12 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Monday
April 13 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Tuesday
April 14 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Wednesday
April 15 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Thursday
April 16 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Friday
April 17 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Saturday
April 18 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, Thou didst raise up Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion. Wherefore, we also, like the children, bearing the symbols of victory, cry to Thee, the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
As by baptism we were buried with Thee, O Christ our God, so by Thy Resurrection we were deemed worthy of immortal life; and praising Thee, we cry: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Kontakion
In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam."

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

 
Can You Watch One Hour
We will have our traditional vigil before our Crucified Lord beginning after the 12 Gospels and continuing throughout the night until the Royal Hours Holy Friday morning. It would be wonderful to have parishioners every hour before the Cross. There are a few early morning hours without anyone. Please ...Read Full Text >

Thanks to our Prosphora Baker
Thanks to Stella Andriotakis who is offering the prosphora this week.

Holy Week Services this Week
Sunday, April 12
7:00 pm--Bridegroom Service

Monday, April 13
9:30 am--Presanctified Liturgy
7:00 pm--Bridegroom Service

Tuesday, April 14
9:30 am--Presanctified Liturgy
7:00 pm--Bridegroom Service

Wednesday, April 15
9:30 am--Presanctified Liturgy
3:30 ...Read Full Text >

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

Please note: PLEASE DO NOT HANG OUT IN NICHOLSON HALL. You are not here to eat, but to celebrate the Liturgy, and so everyone needs to be at Liturgy and not in the Hall. If ...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!

Notice the Beautiful New Rugs
The Parish Council took a step closer in its Narthex Beautification project by voting to purchase five Oriental rugs at a cost of two thousand sixty three ($2063) dollars. Even though this project was not in the 2009 budget, through Connie Nakis, the Church was able to purchase the rugs approximately 33% ...Read Full Text >

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!

If anyone can help in putting up the garlands around the icons and especially around the arch, it would be greatly appreciated. ...Read Full Text >

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 >

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 of our festival. If you are interested in leading, or ...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, Palm Sunday--April 12
end of Liturgy--Procession and Blessing of Palms
after Liturgy--Palm Sunday Fish Dinner
7:00 pm--Bridegroom Service

Monday, Holy and Great Monday--April 13
9:30 am--Presanctified Liturgy
7:00 pm--Bridegroom Service

Tuesday, Holy and Great Monday--April 14
9:30 am--Presanctified Liturgy
7:00 pm--Bridegroom Service (Hymn of Kassiani)

Wednesday, Holy and Great Wednesday--April 15
9:30 am--Presanctified Liturgy
3:30 pm--Holy Unction (Efchelion)
7:00 pm--Washing of the Feet (Niptir)
followed by anointing with the oil of Holy Unction

Thursday, Holy and Great Thursday--April 16
9:30 am--Vesperal Liturgy of the Mystical Supper
7:00 pm--Service of the 12 Gospels
9:00 pm--All-night vigil before the Crucified One

Friday, Holy and Great Friday--April 17
8:30 am--Royal Hours
10:00 am--Sunday School Holy Friday Retreat
3:00 pm--Service of the Unnailing ...Read Full Text >
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
Publish Date:April 5, 2009
Publish Date:March 29, 2009
Publish Date:March 22, 2009
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
 
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