Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the New Theologian
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Loukianos the Martyr of Antioch
October 15 ...Read Full Text >

Longinos the Centurion
October 16 ...Read Full Text >

Hosea the Prophet
October 17 ...Read Full Text >
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 the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
Steadfast protectress of Christians, constant advocate before the Creator, do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come speedily to help us who call on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition, and to intercede for u, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you.

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 Lisa Housianitis 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 >

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 >

St. Basil`s Cooks Corner
On Monday we served a wonderful Shepherd's Pie to our lunch guests at St. Basil's Kitchen. We thank our cooks Joanna Tsiantas, Nikki Rielly, Faye Robertson, Anna Chetsas, Sharon Anderson and Lexi Dussi -- each made a pan of the main entree. Our meal was served by Maria Connor and Susan George. Bill ...Read Full Text >

News from the Ladies Aid Society
The Market Fair which is being sponsored by the Greek Ladies Aid Society will take place on November 21st from 10:00 to 3:00. GLAS has extended invitations to many vendors to attend and sell their wares. The Ladies will also be hosting a Greek luncheon and will have a couple of tables of their own. One of ...Read Full Text >

All You Saints, Intercede for Us!
The young people of our parish are invited to a Saints Party on Saturday, October 24 at about 6:15 pm (after Vespers). Don`t have a saint`s costume? Parts of costumes will be provided if you don`t have something of your own. Dinner will be served; menu: Salad of Paradise; St. Katherine Whell Pasta with St. ...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 for the Week

Sunday, October 11
after Liturgy--Blessing of Church Musicians
after Liturgy--Social Committee Meeting

Monday, October 12
10:00 am--St. Basil`s Kitchen
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Tuesday, October 13
7:00 pm--Council Meeting

Saturday, October 17
5:30 pm--Great Vespers
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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