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 Maria Connor and Jim Sperelakis
Veterans Day Trisagion Service - a Trisagion service will be offered today to all Veterans who have passed away in our parish. May their memory be eternal!
Stewardship Meeting - Tuesday, November 13th at 7pm. We're hoping as many as possible can attend as we ready for the General Assembly and end of year duties.
General Assembly - Save the date! November 18th is our Fall General Assembly at the conclusion of coffee hour to discuss the upcoming year at AGOC. The more people we have present, the more decisions and impact we have on our parish. Reminder to check with the Stewardship Committee to be sure your commitments are up-to-date in order to vote. Thank you!
Greek Ladies Aid Society - Save the date! Our annual Fall Vendor Fair and Luncheon is Saturday, November 17th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. See flyer insert in online bulletin.
Newburyport Recycling Rules The City has gotten much stricter with what's allowed for curbside recycling. I will post this information in both kitchens, and always be available to answer any questions as the newer rules may cause some confusion. If we do not adhere to city regulations for recycling, we will be fined or worse, and curbside pick up will be discontinued and we will have to pay for its removal. Please be advised that absolutely NO TRASH or food waste can be put in the recycling barrels. This includes disposable paper cups and plates, and the mini creamer cups for coffee. As a quick guide please refer to this short list of unacceptable items and the posted signs. Again, this is per Newburyport City regulations. I sincerely thank everyone for helping to comply. Thank you! Cathy Chadwick.
-NO plastic bags or film/wrap plastic products
-NO soiled paper of any type
-NO moisture proof coated paper cups/plates (even if clean)
-NO hangers/wires
-NO snack bags or wrappers
-No styrofoam (even if stamped with recycle triangle logo)
-NO wrapping paper if embellished and with metallic print
Our 100th year celebration's signature event the Gala Banquet was held Saturday evening, November 4th. This lovely event was coordinated by Diane Hansen, Irene Katsoulis and Daphne Tikellis. Please take a moment to thank them for their efforts.
Our Parish hosted the Choir Federation Conference on Friday evening November 2nd and Saturday November 3rd. Thank you, Melinda Patrick, for coordinating this event and spending nearly every waking hour in the Church last weekend. The music was just lovely for the visit of the Metropolitan Bishop on Sunday November 4th. Extra thanks go out to all who helped to prepare the meals for the Choir Federation, those who cleaned up the kitchens, both St Basil’s during the Choir Federation events and Nicholson Hall after the Metropolitan’s reception on Sunday.
We wrap up our 100th Anniversary celebrations in December with the Annual Christmas Spectacular showcasing a variety of talent throughout the Parish after a potluck lunch immediately following Divine Liturgy Sunday, December 16th. More details and sign-up sheets will be found in the Narthex and on the website. Please contact Jennifer Cooper or Susan George to participate in or to assist with this wonderful event or if have any questions. We look forward to our next 100 years!
NEEDED: Backpacks for Foster Kids- This will be an ongoing family ministry project from now until the end of January. Please see the information in the Narthex.