MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement of
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Nassau, Bahamas
OUR MISSION IS:
to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all, according to the sacred tradition of
the Orthodox Christian faith; to sanctify the faithful through the Divine Liturgy,
the sacraments and other devotional services; to provide pastoral care, catechism,
and spiritual direction; and to witness Christ to the community at large
through living example, ministries of outreach and philanthropy.
IN MEMORY...
"May your memory be eternal, for you are worthy of
blessedness and everlasting memory."
FAREWELL
Please join us this Sunday as we say
farewell and thank you
to Fr. John and Presbytera Janice Kostas
for their service to our community.
This will be their last Sunday with us. They will be leaving
this week to take up their new post in Pittsburgh.
We will have a Potluck Lunch in the hall from 12:30-2:00pm.
Please contribute by bringing a savoury or sweet dish to share...
WELCOME
We are pleased to announce that Father Ireneaus & Presbytera Alexandra Cox are with us this weekend. Fr. Ireneaus will perform the Trisagion and Funeral for Irene Fondas and celebrate Divine Liturgy this Sunday.
Father Ireneaus and Presbytera Alexandra are visiting from Holy Trinity- St. Nicholas Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he presently serves as Associate Priest. Father Ireneaus is from Portland Oregon and married Alexandra Pessiridou in Skidra Greece in 1998. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2000, in Cincinnati.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
07/08/2014
This Sunday we will hold a 3 month memorial service (mnimosino)
in memory of Dimitra (Toula) Tsavoussis.
May her memory be eternal.
OXI DANCE
OXI DANCE!
Join us for a night of Dinner, Dancing and Fellowship!
Saturday, October 25th, 2014
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Hall
7PM-11PM
.
$60.00 adults / $30.00children 13 under / $15.00 3 under
.
Cash bar
Tickets for this Fundraiser will go on sale Sunday, October 5th after church in the hall.
Please see Jeanette Mosko or Maria Wilson.
Church Documentary/Interviews
Dear Parishioners,
In a continued effort to provide insight into our faith I invite members of the community to share their faith experiences, memories of the church and highlight what it means to be an Orthodox Christian for the Parish documentary. Mr. Sean Johnson will be available after the liturgy to record the interviews – Sunday 27th, 2014. If persons are aware of a member that would like to be interviewed, but is homebound, please let me know and it can be arranged.
Old Photographs:
If you have any old photographs of the church, former priests, special church events etc. please share them so they can be included in the documentary.
Thank you,
Alexia Tsavoussis
cell:556-5757
YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM
YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM:
Just a reminder: our Youth Education Program kicks off
at 10:15am with the start of Sunday Divine Liturgy.
Please take your children into Church to light their candles
and reverence the icons. Then keep your children with you until
a Youth Education Team member indicates it is time to go upstairs,
which will be about 10.30am. Kids and staff will return to the Liturgy
in time for the Lord’s Prayer and Children's Sermon at the front of the Church.
Following Holy Communion, children will join their families
for the conclusion of Liturgy and fellowship time in the Hall,
unless a staff member indicates otherwise.
COFFEE HOUR
Many of us enjoy the Coffee Hour after The Divine Liturgy on Sundays, and for those who have gone without breakfast, it is important that we provide refreshments. If you are willing to help by bringing ONE item, please contact Maria Chisnall at 359-2349 or machisnall@gmail.com. Of course, if you wish to reserve and host a particular Sunday for a special reason, just let us know.
ST. NICHOLAS CORNER
Please share your extra clothes with those in need!
Bring any clothes in good condition to church. Spread the word and keep it up!
... “He who has two coats, let himshare with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.” Luke 3:11
YOUTH AND FAMILY NIGHT
09/12/2014
TECHNOLOGY AND PRAYER IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND!
My Orthodox Prayer Book E-edition
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The Daily Readings App on your mobile device is the easiest way to access the day's Bible readings prescribed by the Lectionary of the Greek Orthodox Church. The Daily Readings App also lets you read the lives of the saints or lookup fasting guidelines for each day right on your device.
Developed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Internet Ministries, there is no better way to carry the Church's prescribed Scripture and devotional reading with you at all times. The Daily Readings App follows the typicon and lectionary of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
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PARISH NOTICE
PARISH NOTICE
We are pleased to confirm that there will be Orthros & Divine Liturgy on Sunday August 31st, 2014. Father Iranaeus Cox will offer Liturgy this Sunday at the usual time: - Orthros @ 9:00 a.m. and Liturgy @ 10:00 a.m.
Father Ireneaus and Presbytera Alexandra are visiting from Holy Trinity- St. Nicholas Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he presently serves as Associate Priest. Father Ireneaus is from Portland Oregon and married Alexandra Pessiridou in Skidra Greece in 1998. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2000, in Cincinnati.
Father and Presbytera would like to meet with members of the community at coffee hour on Sunday, 31st August 2014, as they may be considering an assignment to our Parish to replace Father John. Please come and make the most of this opportunity.
Please also bring a few extra food dishes or seasonal local fruit so our guests can enjoy some Greek-Bahamian hospitality.
Father John is presently in Pittsburg with Presbytera Janis. They will return temporarily to Nassau, God willing, but must resume residence in the USA for medical treatment. Please keep them in your prayers.
Please also welcome other friends and visitors to Church at coffee hour.
Remember that to keep the faith, we must give it away: to have a Church, we must share it.
Thank You
Parish Council
GIRLS GREEK COSTUMES
Do you have a girls Greek Costume you are saving for the next festival? We are trying to find all of them to upgrade them in preparation for the Greek Festival in 2015.
If so, please bring it to church. Christina Maillis will plan a gathering in early fall to work on them.