Annunciation Church, Newburyport, MA PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

8th Sunday of Luke
November 15 ...Read Full Text >

Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
November 15 ...Read Full Text >

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
November 16 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea
November 17 ...Read Full Text >

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
November 21 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
When the angelic powers appeared at your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulchre was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You.

Apolytikion for Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
Since you have given us the miracles of your holy Martyrs as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties, scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since you alone are good and the Friend of man.

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
The sacred treasury of God's holy glory, the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the Savior's most pure Temple, free of stain and undefiled, into the House of the Lord on this day is brought forward and brings with herself the grace of the most Divine Spirit; her do God's angels hymn with songs of praise, for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

Vespers
Saturday, 5:30 pm

Matins
8:30 am

Liturgy
9:30 am

Bible Study
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

Other Parish Info
Paraklesis to the Theotokos: 1st Tuesdays at 6:15 pm
Paraklesis to St. Nektarios: 3rd Tuesdays at 6:15 pm

 
President`s Message
In case you missed last Sunday’s General Assembly meeting . . .

It was announced that starting January 1, 2010, we will no longer pass a tray during liturgy except during Holy Weeks. Parishioners are asked to consider what they put in the tray and to increase their annual stewardship pledge by a like ...Read Full Text >

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
Today we say "thank you" first of all to God by offering to him a part of the talent, time, and treasure which he has so richly blessed us with. There will be a collection and blessing of our Stewardship Offering to God after Liturgy. After Liturgy we say "thank you" to our generous Stewards with our ...Read Full Text >

May their Memory be Eternal
Please join in praying the memorial prayers at the end of Liturgy today for the departed family of Byron and Helen Matthews: Rose Matthews (30 years)and John Matthews (21 years); and the departed family members of Paul and Christine Matthews: Anthony James Matthews (12 years), James Kotopoulis (26 years), ...Read Full Text >

Thanks to our Prosphora Baker
Thanks to Lisa Housianitis who is offering the prosphora this week.

St. Basil`s Cooks Corner
Our thank you for the week goes to Presbytera Anna Newman for making a wonder meal called American Chicken. She found the recipe in one of her cookbooks from Switzerland. They make American chicken by adding corn to cream of mushroom soup which is a major ingredient in this delicious recipe. Our guests ...Read Full Text >

Come for a Great Discussion
Our Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 pm (after the Paraklesis to St. Nektarios at 6:15 pm). This months`s selection is the new book by Frederica Matthewes-Green, "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God". Please see Julie Ray to find out how to obtain ...Read Full Text >

Most Holy Theotokos, Save Us.
What better way to begin our preparations for Christmas than to celebrate the great Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple. We will be celebrating this great Feast with an Agrypnia (Vigil) on Friday, November 20, beginning at 8:00 pm and ending somewhat after midnight. The Vigil will consist of ...Read Full Text >

Parish Family Night Out
Our second Parish Family Night Out will take place on Sunday, November 22 at 5:00--7:00 pm. This will be a meeting of all our youth groups (JOY, Jr. GOYA, Sr. GOYA) as well as our adults. Dinner will be served and there will be some common activities, as well as separate meetings of each group. The theme ...Read Full Text >

Check Out the New Website
For many years we have enjoyed a wonderful Website. However, due to various problems, we needed to revise and update the site. Many, many thanks to Melanie Dukas who spent many hours constructing this site. You will find it easy to use, clear, and direct. Consult it often to see upcoming events, parish news, ...Read Full Text >

A Celebration of Greek Music
The Metropolis of Boston invites you to a Celebration of Greek Music, with an orchestra and chorus conducted by Fred Elias and Christos Papoutsy on Saturday, November 21, 7:30 pm, at the Sanders Theater, Harvard University, 45 Quncey St., Cambridge, MA. Please see Father is you are interested in getting ...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 >

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 >

From the Newburyport Lions Club
The Newburyport Lions Club will be holding their annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 26, 2009, at the Immaculate Conception School Cafeteria, Washington St. in Newburyport from 11 am to 2 pm. This is a free dinner for all. You are welcome to attend.

We are also looking for volunteers ...Read Full Text >
Parish Events of the Week

Sunday, November 15
at the end of Liturgy--Stewardship Offering and Blessing
after Liturgy--Stewardship "Thank You" Brunch

Monday, November 16
11:00 am--St. Basil`s Kitchen
NO CHOIR PRACTICE

Tuesday, November 17
6:15 pm--Paraklesis to St. Nektarios
7:00 pm--Book Club Discussion

Friday, November 20
8:00 pm--Agrypnia (All-Night Vigil) for the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

Saturday, November 21
9:00 am--Ladies Aid Society Craft Sale, Bake Sale and Luncheon
7:30 pm--Metropolis of Boston Benefit Concert

Sunday, November 22
Godparents Sunday
5:00 pm--Parish Family Night Out--Meeting of all the Youth Groups, Parents and interested adults
Theme: Confession
Previous Annunciation Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
 
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