Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

3rd Sunday of Luke
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

John the Wonderworker of Kronstadt
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos of Cephalonia
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Averkios, Equal-to-the-Apostles and Wonderworker of Hierapolis
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...Read Full Text >

Arethas the Great Martyr & Syncletiki and her two daughters
October 24 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When you descended to the realm of death You as life immortal rendered to Hades a mortal blow by Your all radiant dignity. And when You from infernal depths and the darkness below did raise the dead. All the hosts of heaven's powers did proclaim and cry out, O life giving Christ and our God we give glory.

Apolytikion for Luke the Evangelist
O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences.

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 us, 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

 
Put these Dates on your Calendar
Sunday, November 8 after Liturgy--General Assembly (nominations for 2010 Parish Council)

Sunday, November 15 after Liturgy--Stewardship Sunday and Thank You Fellowship Hour

Thanks to our Prosphora Baker
Thanks to Kathy Tsiantas who is offering the prosphora this week.

Fellowship Hour
Thank you to Andrea Jones and the 1st and 2nd graders of our Sunday School for today's Fellowship Hour.

There are still empty spots on the sign-up sheet. Why not get together with some friends (or even with some strangers...) and put together something for Fellowship?

St. Basil`s Cooks Corner
A big thank you goes to the Parish Council for cooking this week’s meal. Our cooks were Jim and Stacey Yavorski, Elaine Fiasconaro, Angela Tsopelas, Ryan Jansen, Vanessa Yavorski who prepared meat loaf, salad and huge brownies for dessert. Melinda Patrick assisted in food prep as well.

A small ...Read Full Text >

Liturgy of St. James
This Friday we celebrate the feast of the first Bishop of Jerusalem, James, known as the Brother of the Lord. The ancient Liturgy of Jerusalem is attributed to him. On Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 pm, we will be celebrating this ancient Liturgy. Please come for this unique experience.
If you wish to ...Read Full Text >

Whatever You Do for the Least of my Brothers and Sisters
With the onset of the cold weather, our thoughts should turn to our brothers and sisters who are most in need. The GOYAns are spearheading a collection of toiletries. There is a basket in the Narthex to receive your generous donation.

We are also in need of canned goods for our guests at St. Basil`s ...Read Full Text >

Order your Holiday Pies
The GOYAns are having their annual Apple Pie Sale. Please fill out the form and leave it with Don or Jill Argyrople. Pies cost $10 a piece.

Celebrating 25 Years
Next year, in May of 2010, we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the door opening of our new church. We are looking to have the celebration on May 16 (depending on His Eminence`s availability).

If you are interested in being on the committee to plan the celebration, please see Fr. Constantine ...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 >

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 >
Parish Events of the Week

Monday, October 19
11:00 am--St. Basil`s Kitchen
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Tuesday, October 20
6:15 pm--Paraklesis to St. Nektarios
7:00 pm--Book Club

Thursday, October 22
6:30 pm--Liturgy of St. James

Saturday, October 24
5:30 pm--Great Vespers
6:15 pm--Saints Party

Sunday, October 25
Memorial Service--Theodore Triandafilou
after Liturgy--Stewardship Committee

Monday, October 26--St. Demetrios
9:30 am--Divine Liturgy
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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