The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna
Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.
Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 10am
Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.
Saint Severian, a senator from Sebastia, was both an illustrious man of wealth and a fearless Christian. Because he encouraged the holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia to stand fast in their confession, he was given over to terrible torments, and received his own crown during the reign of Licinius and Lysius the Duke, about the year 315.
Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18.
Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.
Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."
Sunday before Holy Cross
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.
Please pray for our brothers and sisters: Gloria, Niko, Christina, Malina, John, Louise, Pete, Vincent, Rose, Veronica, John Peter, Norma, Angela, Athena, John, Lynne, Deborah, Georgia, Ivana, Mary, John, Nancy, Jane, Michael, Kostas.
Parish Council members on duty are Jim Georgeopoulos and Joanne Perreault
Eikona the widely acclaimed Orthodox vocal trio is coming for a very rare visit to the east coast of the United States. This dynamic, professional 3 sister singing group come from the west coast and are singing there in Orthodox church circles all over the western part of the country. With 11 recorded CD’s their music is widely available and has helped spread awareness of their talented and spiritual interpretation of Byzantine chant. Eikona is routinely featured on Ancient Faith radio’s music channel.
Eikona’s visit to Annunciation Church is likely to be a once in a lifetime opportunity to share in their inspiring interpretation of the music of our faith in a live concert. This is an event that is priced so we cover the cost of bringing this concert to our church. It is not a fund raising event, but it would be great if all tickets are sold so we cover all the costs of this Eikona weekend.
You can get tickets reserved for you by speaking to any member of the choir or Fr. Costin. It is only a few weeks away on Saturday, September 22 at 7 PM in our church sanctuary.
Our 100th year in Newburyport at Annunciation Church moves into September and October celebrating Church Music and our Sunday School. On the weekend of the Eikona www.eikona.com visit, we have invited our former Presvyteras to join us for Divine Liturgy to be recognized with our Sunday School artists. We will dedicate the Icon created especially for us at the Nativity of the Theotokos Convent www.nativityofthetheotokosmonastery.org with a special contribution from the children of our parish”
GFF Volunteer Appreciation Boat Cruise - Save the date- The Charos family has once again, generously donated the Captain's Lady for a sunset cruise on September 23rd, open to all parishioners who volunteered for the Greek Food Festival at Annunciation Church in Newburyport. Details will be provided by Diane Hansen as the date approaches.
Greek Ladies Aid Society - Save the date for our first meeting this new eccesiastical year! Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00pm. We will be having wine and cheese and welcoming new and returning members.
Sunday - September 9th
Regular hours, Sunday School begins!!!
9:00 am - Orthros
10:00 am - Divine Liturgy
Monday - September 10th
11:00 am - St. Basil's Kitchen
6:00 pm - Chant class
7:00 pm - Choir practice
Tuesday - September 11th
6:00 pm - 100th Anniversary Meeting
7:00 pm - Greek Ladies Aid Meeting
Friday - September 14th
9:30 am – Divine Liturgy The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
Sunday - September 16th
9:00 am - Orthros
10:00 am - Divine Liturgy
Office hours: Mon 11am-6pm, Tue and Fri 9am-2pm, Thu 9am-5pm by appointment or drop in and visit Friday mornings from 10am until noon.
Schedule of events for the weekend of September 21-23 featuring the trio, Eikona.
Many thanks to the Friends of Fellowship who provided refreshments on September 2nd, Cathy Chadwick, Irene Falite and Jennifer Cooper.
As per their tradition, the Men’s Club is sponsoring the Fellowship Hour refreshments this Sunday for our first day of Sunday School, September 9th. Thank you, gentlemen!
Next Sunday September 16th, the Greek Ladies Aid Society will be sponsoring the refreshments in celebration of the Elevation of the Holy Cross as is their tradition. Thank you, ladies!
Should you wish to either sponsor a Fellowship Hour (available dates begin November 28th) or to contribute by join the Friends of Fellowship, kindly contact the Fellowship Coordinator by calling 978.465.1021, emailing andreajones1@comcast.net or texting 978.621.6123.