Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: April 26, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20

IN THOSE DAYS, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 20:19-31
Thomas Sunday

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples ...Read Full Text >

Thomas Sunday
April 26 ...Read Full Text >

Basil the Holy Martyr Bishop of Amasea
April 26 ...Read Full Text >

Jason & Sosipater the Apostles of the 70 & their Companions
April 29 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle & brother of St. John the Theologian
April 30 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Thomas Sunday
Whilst the tomb was sealed, Thou, O Life, didst shine forth from the grave, O Christ God; and whilst the doors were shut, Thou didst come unto Thy disciples, O Resurrection of all, renewing through them an upright Spirit in us according to Thy great mercy.

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. - 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.

Carpooling to the Choir Concert
This Friday, May 1, at 7:00 pm, our Choir is performing a concert of liturgical music in the Greek and Russian styles as a "farewell" to the Tretyakov Museum icons on special display at the Museum of Russian Icons. If you would like to come and can drive, or if you would like to come and need a ride, please ...Read Full Text >

Saravelas Memorial Scholarship
Once again this year, the Venis and Anna Saravelas Memorial Scholarship is being offered to graduating High School seniors. There are several criteria in order to qualify for this scholarship. Application forms may be obtained in the narthex or by contacting Diane Hansen at dvhansen@verizon.net.  ...Read Full Text >

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 >

We Have the Holy Fire
Thanks to our friend, the iconographer Chris Gosey, we are now in possession of the Holy Fire from our Lord`s tomb in Jerusalem, by way of Mt. Athos. The fire is burning on our altar and was used at the Anastasis Service for Pascha. It is a constant reminder to us of the presence of the Risen Christ in our ...Read Full Text >

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!
This evening we will enjoy our "Fun Post-Pascha" Dance: enjoy dancing to the tunes of DJ Meleti, with some light mezedakia. Only 40 tickets are left, and sales have been open to the public!

The people at the dance will also be able to get a $2 discount on dinner at Yia-Yia's Kitchen this Thursday!

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 26
6:00 pm--Fun Post-Pascha Dance with DJ Meleti

Monday, April 27
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Thursday, April 30
10:00 am--Morning Bible Study--Hymns of Pascha
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Friday, May 1
7:00 pm--Choir Concert at the Museum of Russian Icons

Saturday, May 2
9:00 am--DOXA conference
NO VESPERS OR ORTHODOXY CLASS
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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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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