Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas PUBLISH DATE: November 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22

BRETHREN, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 12:16-21
9th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to ...Read Full Text >

9th Sunday of Luke
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Archippus the Apostles,Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
November 22 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyr Cecilia and Those with Her
November 22 ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father Clement, Pope of Rome
November 24 ...Read Full Text >

Apodosis of the Presentation of the Theotokos into the Temple
November 25 ...Read Full Text >

Katherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
November 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By your cross you destroyed death, and opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the sorrow of the Myrrh-bearers, and commanded the apostles to proclaim that you have risen from the dead, Christ our God, granting to the world great mercy. -Translation by Holy Cross Press

Κατέλυσας τώ Σταυρώ σου τόν θάνατον, ηνέωξας τώ Ληστή τόν Παράδεισον, τών Μυροφόρων τόν θρήνον μετέβαλες, καί τοίς σοίς Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας, ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
Today is the prelude of God's good will and the heralding of the salvation of mankind. In the temple of God, the Virgin is presented openly, and she proclaimeth Christ unto all. To her, then, with a great voice let us cry aloud: Rejoice, O thou fulfilment of the Creator's dispensation. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Σήμερον τής ευδοκίας Θεού τό προοίμιον, καί τής τών ανθρώπων σωτηρίας η προκήρυξις, Εν Ναώ τού Θεού τρανώς η Παρθένος δείκνυται, καί τόν Χριστόν τοίς πάσι προκαταγγέλλεται, Αυτή καί ημείς μεγαλοφώνως βοήσωμεν, Χαίρε τής οικονομίας τού Κτίστου η εκπλήρωσις.



Apolytikion of the Church
Today is the fountainhead of our salvation and the manifestation of the mystery which was from eternity. The Son of God becometh the Virgin's Son, and Gabriel announceth the good tidings of grace; for this cause, let us cry to the Mother of God with him: Rejoice, thou who art full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Kontakion
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
It is a folly to abstain all day long from food, but not abstain from sin and selfishness.
-St. John Chrysostom

We are commanded to worship, not on special days, but continuously - all our life through, and in all possible  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Clement of Alexandria

Matins
8:30 a.m.

Liturgy
10:00 a.m.

Bible Study
ORTHODOXY 101

The Classes will be held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall and a light meal will be provided.

Basic Orthodoxy Topics are discussed for the benefit of people who want to find out more about our Faith, or are wishing to become Orthodox Christians in the near future, or joined the Church in the past and now want to learn more.

All are welcome!

Parish Information
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
West Street
P. O. Box N-823
Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Phone: 242-328-2110 Local Contact #
Website: www.annunciation.bs.goarch.org
Email: pmaillis@annunciation.bs.goarch.org

Proistamenos: Father Teodor Bita
Email: frtedbita@annunciation.bs.goarch.org

Other Parish Info
Sunday School

All classes immediately following Holy Communion.

Senior Class: grades 8-11
Junior Class: grades 5-7
Middle Class: grades 2-4
Elementary Class: grades K-1

Nursery: Pre-K and under

 
November 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
JOLLIFICATION
The Jollification is here and we still need Volunteers!!!

Any amount of help would be appreciated - help out the church and have some fun too!

Friday 20 Nov - volunteers at Hall for prep at 5pm
Saturday 21 Nov - volunteers at Jollification. Biggest day.
Sunday 22 Nov - volunteers at ...Read Full Text >

BOOKSTORE NEWS
Orthodox Christmas Cards & Gifts
New items have been ordered and will be in soon! If there is something specific you have been looking for, come by the bookstore to place your order today!



SAVE THE DATE!
New Years Eve Dance 2009

8pm Cocktails, 9pm Dinner

* Cash Bar * D.J. George Salpadimos *
* Entertainment for Kids *

$100 adults $50 children






HELLENIC BALL 2010

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, March 13, 2009



NEED ASSISTANCE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School has begun! We have so many children in our classes, we are in need of a teacher so we can split the classes into smaller groups.

Please consider helping out! Also, if you have not registered your children yet, please do so soon!

We hope to see all our youth attend!
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STEWARDSHIP REMINDER
TIME, TALENT AND TITHING:
STEWARDSHIP INCLUDES ALL THREE

The new Ecclesiastical year is around the corner…
Is your stewardship up-to-date?

Have you considered to which Ministries you will volunteer your time and talent?



PARKING LOT
The automated gate for the parking lot has been put into place. Any parishioner in good standing who would like a clicker (we are asking for a donation of $50 to offset the cost) is asked to see Alexander Maillis. They are available on a first-come first-serve basis for the first 100 and by special order ...Read Full Text >

HOLY COMMUNION:
Please remember to allow the Sunday School students to receive Holy Communion first so that they can proceed to their classes and have as much time for classes as possible.



COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT RADIO MINISTRY
Orthodox Christian Network
is now available in The Bahamas!

Listen Every Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
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COMMUNITY NEWS:
If you have a birth, baptism, sickness, engagement, marriage, death or memorial service you would like announced, please contact Patricia Maillis to ensure it is in the bulletin.



BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Please note that any news, updates, or events that you would like to be published in the Bulletin must be submitted by the Thursday prior in order to be placed in each weeks bulletin.

Submissions can be emailed to orthodoxbahamas@hotmail.com or faxed to 242-323-2334.

Thank you.



The Passing Of Patriarch Pavle Of Serbia

November 19, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, writing on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod and the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, conveyed with great sorrow condolences on the passing of the Patriarch of Serbia, the late Pavle, Archbishop of Pec, Metropolitan of Belgrade and Karlovci on November 15. ...Read Full Text >
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Publish Date:November 1, 2009
Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
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