Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

2nd Sunday of Luke
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Apostle of the 12
October 6 ...Read Full Text >

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria
October 7 ...Read Full Text >

Pelagia the Righteous
October 8 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus
October 9 ...Read Full Text >

Eulampios & Eulampia the Martyrs
October 10 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
From on High did You descend, O merciful Lord, for us did You endure, three days in the tomb that we may be, released from passions in this world, You who are our resurrection and our life Glory unto You O Lord.

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

 
September 28, 2009
Door Opening of the Retreat House
      This past Saturday over 1300 brethren from throughout New England joined Archbishop Demetrios, Governor John Lynch of New Hampshire, Consul General Constantine Orphanides and myself as we opened the doors of our new Retreat House in Contoocook, NH. The seed of hope which we planted two ...Read Full Text >
Most Holy Theotokos, Save Us
This month we resume our regular first Tuesday of the month Paraklesis Service to the Theotokos, October 6 at 6:15 pm (before the Ladies meeting). Please come and join in asking the intercession of our Lady for ourselves, our families and our parish. You can`t leave praying up to others!

Thanks to our Prosphora Baker
Thanks to Anna Chetsas who is offering the prosphora this week.

Fellowship Hour
In passing by the coffee maker after Liturgy, make sure to take a look at the Fellowship Hour sign-up board. You may notice that it is mostly blank. The lines there are looking for your name to fill them up! Fellowship is an important ministry, the ministry of Love, like the early Christians who partook of ...Read Full Text >

Whatever You Do to the Least of Your Brothers and Sisters...
Join the Annunciation GOC Team in celebrating the 10th annual Lazarus House Hike for Hope and help bring the homeless home today, Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Merrimack College, North Andover, MA. Please talk to Arthur Housianitis if you would like to come and have not yet registered.

For those who ...Read Full Text >

St. Basil`s Cooks Corner
Welcome to St. Basil`s Kitchen COOKS CORNER in our church bulletin. Each week we will acknowledge those who cook and serve meals to our Monday lunch guests.

This week`s meal was provided by Famous Pizza of Newburyport. We thank them for their donation. Fr. Constantine, Maria Connor, Bill Angelis ...Read Full Text >

Looking for Something to Do Mondays?
The St. Basil`s Committee is looking for parishioners (and friends) who are free Monday mornings and would be willing to serve the meal at the St. Basil`s Kitchen. It would only be a commitment of one Monday a month or even whenever you have some free time. If you would like to help out in this important ...Read Full Text >

A Blessing for our Church Musicians
Our choir and chanters provide an important ministry by leading the singing of the praises of God during the services, and adding to the richness and beauty of these services. We are especially blessed with a strong group of chanters and a choir with angelic voices. The first Sunday of October (the Sunday ...Read Full Text >

The Green and the Blue
You are invited to a celebration of "Greece Meets Ireland" on Friday, October 30 beginning at 6:30 pm. The evening features Carol Coronis and the Aegean/Celtic Connection playing Greek and Irish Music, as well as performances of Greek, Irish and Middle Eastern Dance. You will also enjoy Irish and Greek ...Read Full Text >
Parish Events of the Week

Sunday, October 4
after Liturgy--Trisagion for Yekaterina, mother of Maryna Yeroshkina
12:30 pm--Walk for Hunger at Merrimac College

Monday, October 5
11:00 am--St. Basil`s Kitchen
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Tuesday, October 6
6:15 pm--Paraklesis to the Theotokos
7:00 pm--Ladies Aid Meeting

Saturday, October 10
5:30 pm--Great Vespers
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