Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: November 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

5th Sunday of Luke
November 1 ...Read Full Text >

Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
November 1 ...Read Full Text >

Ioannikos the Great
November 4 ...Read Full Text >

Galaktion & his wife Episteme, the Martyrs of Emesa
November 5 ...Read Full Text >

Paul the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
November 6 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus the Wonderworker
November 7 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
Amen. When the tidings of the resurrection from the glorious angel was proclaimed unto the women disciples and our ancestral sentence also had been abolished to the Apostles with the boasting did they proclaim that death is vanquished ever more and Christ Our God has risen from the dead and granted to the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
O Holy Unmercenaries and wonderworkers, visit our infirmities; freely you received, freely give to us.

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

 
May their Memory be Eternal
Please join in praying the memorial prayers at the end of Liturgy today for the departed family members of Paul and Christine Matthews: Mary Matthews (17 years), Eve Matthews Spaulding (50 years), Nicholas Matthews (34 years), Olga Kotopolis Vose (10 years), and Andrew Ray (1 year).

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 Andrea Jones who is offering the prosphora this week.

St. Basil`s Cooks Corner
Every week we have wonderful meals due to the creativity and generosity of our parish families. This week we served baked chicken and rice which was well received. We served over 40 meals, a sign that the economy continues to be in a slump. Our pantry shelves were restocked and emptied in one day. We ...Read Full Text >

Invitation to a Concert
The Candlelight Chorale is presenting Maurice Durufle`s Requiem, as well as works by Franck, Saint-Saens, and Faure on Sunday, November 8 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. The suggested donation is $15.

Yiayia`s Kitchen Coming Up
Keep Thursday, November 12 on your calendar for the Fall Yiayia`s Kitchen. Dinner will be served from 5-7 pm. The menu for the Fall meal is Kleftes Pork (adapted from a recipe used by the Greek Freedom Fighters in the mountains during the Revolution against the Turks), pork stuffed with vegetables and feta, ...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, as well as warm clothing, such as hats, gloves, mittens, and blankets. There is a basket in the Narthex to receive your generous donation. ...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. His Eminence will be joining us for this celebration.

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

Ring in the New Year with Us
We will be hosting a New Year`s Eve Dance on December 31 from 8 pm to after midnight. Dancing all night to the tunes of DJ Jimmy Costopoulos. Hors d`Ouevres will be served throughout the evening. The event is semi-formal, a chance to dress up and ring in the New Year together with your community. At midnight ...Read Full Text >
Parish Events of the Week

Sunday, November 1
Memorial Service for members of the family of Paul and Christine Matthews
after Fellowship--Sunday School Teachers Meeting
after Fellowship--Evangelism Committee Meeting

Monday, November 2
11:00 am--St. Basil`s Kitchen
7:00 pm--Choir Practice

Tuesday, November 3
6:15 pm--Paraklesis to the Theotokos
7:00 pm--Ladies Aid Society Meeting

Saturday, November 7
5:30 pm--Great Vespers
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
 
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