Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: April 19, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 1:1-8

IN THE FIRST BOOK, O Theophilos, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 1:1-17
Great and Holy Pascha

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the ...Read Full Text >

Great and Holy Pascha
April 19 ...Read Full Text >

Ianouarios the Holy Martyr his Companions
April 21 ...Read Full Text >

George the Great Martyr & Triumphant
April 23 ...Read Full Text >

Elizabeth the Wonderworker
April 24 ...Read Full Text >

Mark the Apostle & Evangelist
April 25 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha
Christ is risen from the dead, by death hath He trampled down death, and on those in the graves has He bestowed life.

Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha
When they who were with Mary came, anticipating the dawn, and found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre, they heard from the Angel: Why do you seek among the dead, as though He were mortal man, Him Who abides in everlasting light? Behold the grave-clothes. Go quickly and proclaim to the world that the Lord is risen, and has put death to death. For He is the Son of God, Who saves the race of men.

Kontakion
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.

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

 
Congratulations to our Newly Enlightened
Congratulations to Brendon Cooper who was received into the Orthodox Church at the Vigil of Pascha Satuday morning. His Orthodox name is Vasilios. Welcome!

Enjoy a Paschal Feast
Thanks to Stella Andriotakis for making this evening`s Mageritsa and Ted Mountzuris for the lamb. Come and enjoy a wonderful feast and good Paschal fellowship before heading home!

Change of Time for Liturgy
Thursday, April 23 is the Feast of St. George the Great Martyr. The Liturgy (which was scheduled for 9:30 am) will be celebrated at 8:00 am. Please join in celebrating this great saint of our church!

Many Thanks for a Beautiful Celebration
Many thanks to everyone who worked hard together to make this Holy Week and Pascha moving and blessed: the chanters and choir, the altar boys and our seminarian, the Myrrh-bearing women, the ladies who decorated the kouvouklion, Presbytera who made the beautiful icon arrangements and garlands, the ladies who ...Read Full Text >

Thanks to our Prosphora Baker
Thanks to Andrea Jones who is offering the prosphora this week.

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 >

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, April 19--Great and Holy Sunday of Pascha
midnight--Anastasis, Orthros and Liturgy of Pascha
after Liturgy--Paschal Feast

11:00 am--Vespers of Agape
after the Service--Easter Egg Hunt

Monday, April 20
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Thursday, April 23--St. George the Great Martyr
8:00 am--Divine Liturgy

Saturday, April 25
5:00 pm--Great Vespers
NO Orthodoxy Class
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