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Matins: 8:45
Liturgy
10:00 am
Other Parish Info
Directions: from Boston - take Rte 95 into NH, bear left on Rte 16 in Portsmouth, get off at Exit 8E for downtown Dover and turn left at the second light on Locust St. (follow public library sign). Go past the church on your left and turn left into the public library parking.
Father's Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday (10:00am -3:00pm) Please schedule appointments
Secretary Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday (9:30am-12:30am)
In the event of a pastoral emergency please call Fr. Anthony's Emergency Line 401-662-5259 and he will get back to you.
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Please pray for our brothers and sisters:
Elizabeth, Kosta, Deborah, Roula, Jim, Demetra, George, Demetrios, Katerina, Elina, Avrami, Erin, Jason.
In keeping with a common Church tradition,
we will keep names on the parish prayer list for 40 days.
If you wish to offer names for prayer, please send those via e-mail to the church office at:
annunciationdover@gmail.com,
or call the office at 742-7667.
Please give first names only, and preferably full names, not nicknames.
This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330, As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike any man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of the bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock ... was written originally for Saint Nicholas. He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time.
According to the ancient tradition of the Church, since Saint Anna, the Ancestor of God, was barren, she and her husband Joachim remained without children until old age. Therefore, sorrowing over their childlessness, they besought God with a promise that, if He were to grant them the fruit of the womb, they would offer their offspring to Him as a gift. And God, hearkening to their supplication, informed them through an Angel concerning the birth of the Virgin. And thus, through God's promise, Anna conceived according to the laws of nature, and was deemed worthy to become the mother of the Mother of our Lord (see also Sept. 8).
Prokeimenon. Grave Tone. Psalm 149.5,1.
The saints shall rejoice in glory.
Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2.
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Προκείμενον. Grave Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 149.5,1.
Καυχήσονται ὅσιοι ἐν δόξῃ
Στίχ. Ἄσατε τῷ Κυρίῳ ᾆσμα καινόν.
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 5:22-26, 6:1-2.
Ἀδελφοί, ὁ καρπὸς τοῦ πνεύματός ἐστιν ἀγάπη, χαρά, εἰρήνη, μακροθυμία, χρηστότης, ἀγαθωσύνη, πίστις, πρᾳότης, ἐγκράτεια· κατὰ τῶν τοιούτων οὐκ ἔστιν νόμος. Οἱ δὲ τοῦ Χριστοῦ, τὴν σάρκα ἐσταύρωσαν σὺν τοῖς παθήμασιν καὶ ταῖς ἐπιθυμίαις. Εἰ ζῶμεν πνεύματι, πνεύματι καὶ στοιχῶμεν. Μὴ γινώμεθα κενόδοξοι, ἀλλήλους προκαλούμενοι, ἀλλήλοις φθονοῦντες. Ἀδελφοί, ἐὰν καὶ προληφθῇ ἄνθρωπος ἔν τινι παραπτώματι, ὑμεῖς οἱ πνευματικοὶ καταρτίζετε τὸν τοιοῦτον ἐν πνεύματι πρᾳότητος, σκοπῶν σεαυτόν μὴ καὶ σὺ πειρασθῇς. Ἀλλήλων τὰ βάρη βαστάζετε, καὶ οὕτως ἀναπληρώσατε τὸν νόμον τοῦ Χριστοῦ.
10th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 13:10-17
At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your infirmity." And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the sabbath day." Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?" As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.
10th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 13:10-17
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ῏Ην δὲ διδάσκων ἐν μιᾷ τῶν συναγωγῶν ἐν τοῖς σάββασι. καὶ ἰδοὺ γυνὴ ἦν πνεῦμα ἔχουσα ἀσθενείας ἔτη δέκα καὶ ὀκτώ, καὶ ἦν συγκύπτουσα καὶ μὴ δυναμένη ἀνακῦψαι εἰς τὸ παντελές. ἰδὼν δὲ αὐτὴν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς προσεφώνησε καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῇ· γύναι, ἀπολέλυσαι τῆς ἀσθενείας σου· καὶ ἐπέθηκεν αὐτῇ τὰς χεῖρας· καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνωρθώθη καὶ ἐδόξαζε τὸν Θεόν. ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ ἀρχισυνάγωγος, ἀγανακτῶν ὅτι τῷ σαββάτῳ ἐθεράπευσεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς, ἔλεγε τῷ ὄχλῳ· ἓξ ἡμέραι εἰσὶν ἐν αἷς δεῖ ἐργάζεσθαι· ἐν ταύταις οὖν ἐρχόμενοι θεραπεύεσθε, καὶ μὴ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τοῦ σαββάτου. ἀπεκρίθη οὖν αὐτῷ ὁ Κύριος καὶ εἶπεν· ὑποκριτά, ἕκαστος ὑμῶν τῷ σαββάτῳ οὐ λύει τὸν βοῦν αὐτοῦ ἢ τὸν ὄνον ἀπὸ τῆς φάτνης καὶ ἀπαγαγὼν ποτίζει; ταύτην δέ, θυγατέρα ᾿Αβραὰμ οὖσαν, ἣν ἔδησεν ὁ σατανᾶς ἰδοὺ δέκα καὶ ὀκτὼ ἔτη, οὐκ ἔδει λυθῆναι ἀπὸ τοῦ δεσμοῦ τούτου τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τοῦ σαββάτου; καὶ ταῦτα λέγοντος αὐτοῦ κατῃσχύνοντο πάντες οἱ ἀντικείμενοι αὐτῷ, καὶ πᾶς ὁ ὄχλος ἔχαιρεν ἐπὶ πᾶσι τοῖς ἐνδόξοις τοῖς γινομένοις ὑπ᾿ αὐτοῦ.
CHURCH IS OPEN and is also being live-streamed
Please note: ORTHROS WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAYS AT 8:45
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Coffee Hour: Today's coffee hour is hosted by the Poole Family. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Nativity Fast: continues through Christmas Eve.
St Nicholas Vesper Service: On Sunday, December 5th at 6:30 pm we have been invited to St. Nicholas in Portsmouth for their name day Vesper service, followed by a reception. Please join us to co-celebrate with our sister parish (40 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH).
St. Nicholas Divine Liturgy: On Monday, December 6th will be held at St. Nicholas Church in Portsmouth. (40 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, NH). Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Conception of the Theotokos by St. Anna: Thursday, December 9th.(Orthros 8:45am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.)
Great Vespers: Saturday, December 4th and Saturday, December 11th at 6pm.
Parish Council Meeting: Wednesday, December 8th at 6pm.
Church Christmas Card & Christmas Flowers: Forms are in the narthex & in the flyer section of this bulletin. They will be due by Sunday, December 5th. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP!
Angel Tree: There is an Angel Tree located in the Narthex. Please see below for details. DUE NEXT WEEK 12/12.
Christmas Pageant Sign-ups: The pageant will take place on Sunday, December 19th. If you would like to sign up your child to participate, please talk to Sarah Wolfe, director of Sunday School.
Sunday School: Families will worship together during liturgy. While Father is preparing to distribute Holy Communion, please bring your child(ren) up the front left pew where Father will speak to them. After Holy Communion, the children will proceed downstairs for their lesson
Communion Prayers: Fr. Anthony has printed Pre-communion Prayers and Post-communion prayers for your convenience. Please feel free to take one in the narthex (also available in the flyer section of this Bulletin).
December Rejoice: Our monthly publication. which includes the church calendar, as well as the church news, is included in the flyer section of this bulletin.
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Angel Tree
Please select an “ Angel “ of your choice from the ANGEL TREE located in the Narthex. Return your wrapped gift to the Annunciation library with its original tag request by Sunday, December 12. Your donations will be distributed to local children ages 8 to 16.
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8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
6:30PM Vespers - St. Nicholas @ Portsmouth
10:00AM St. Nicholas Divine Lit. @ Portsmouth
6:00PM Parish Council Mtg.
7:00AM Church Hall Rental
6:00PM Great Vespers
Stewardship Sunday
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
6:00PM Great Vespers
Christmas Pageant
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
Fr Anthony at Monastery for Confession
Our monthly publication that includes the church calendar and news!
Our monthly publication that includes church calendar and news.
Form for Church Christmas Card & Christmas Flowers Due December 5th.
Pre-communion Prayers and Post-communion Prayers
The Stewardship form for 2021
Flyer for Greek Folk Dance Classes for Children 8-18 by the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon