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.

Greek Ladies Aid Society - Fall Fair and Luncheon is Saturday, November 17th in Nicholson Hall.  The lunch menu includes Dolmades, Spanakopita, Moussaka, Egg Lemon soup, Gyros and salad.  Traditional Greek home baked goods including Kouralakia, Galatobouriko, and Baklava will be sold in Nicholson Hall in Newburyport from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Lunch service will begin at 11:00 am. Come and enjoy!

Parish Council members on duty are Andrea Jones and Jim Sperelakis

40 day Memorial Service for our brother Aristotle "Ted" Markos.  May his memory be eternal!

40 day Blessing for Rebekah Rinard and her daughter Amelia Jane.  Congratulations also to the father, Matt, and big brother, Elijah!

General Assembly - Today, 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! 

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 100^th year celebrations wrap up with the annual Christmas Spectacular showcasing a variety of talent throughout the Parish.  There will be a potluck lunch immediately following Divine Liturgy Sunday, December 16^th.  This celebration features our talented youth as we look to the bright future of our Parish here in Newburyport.  For information about the Christmas Extravaganza, details and sign-up sheets will be found in the Narthex and on the website or contact Jennifer Cooper or Susan George. 

The Christmas Pot Luck lunch and Extravaganza follows our beautiful traditional Christmas Pageant performed by the very youngest of our Parish.  This important lesson and crowning glory of the season is enjoyed every year in the Nave as our children tell the story of the Birth of our Savior.  Contact Melinda Patrick regarding roles in the Pageant and to volunteer to assist. 

Please attend the last active 100^th Anniversary meeting on Tuesday evening November 20^th.  Discussion topics will be financial accounting of the 100^th Anniversary Events and planning for a service on the anniversary date, Saturday December 8^th.  In January and February we will meet to summarize the year, assist as possible with the publication of the Commemorative Book chronicling our history and this year of celebration and finalize our financial accounting.

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.

Sunday - November 18th
     9:00 am - Orthros
  10:00 am - Divine Liturgy 
 After Liturgy - General Assembly

Monday - November 19th 
  11:00 am - St. Basil's Kitchen
    6:00 pm - Beginning choir practice
    7:00 pm - Choir practice

Tuesday - November 20th
    7:00 pm - 100th Anniversary Meeting

Wednesday, November 21st
     9:30 am - Divine Liturgy, Entrance of the Theotokos

Thursday, Friday - November 22nd/23rd
   Office closed - Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday - November 25th    
    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.

Thank you, Emelia Hight and Ana Popescu for baking the cakes we enjoyed at coffee hour last week.  Thank you, Kylie Cusack for frosting and decorating those cakes in the American flag design of strawberries and blueberries on November 11^th in recognition of the Veterans of our Parish. 

Parishioners, please note how simple yet celebratory this refreshment was to prepare and consider serving anything you might like as you step up to host your own Fellowship Hour.

This week’s refreshments are provided by the Parish Council for you to enjoy during the General Assembly November 18^th.

Available dates for you and your friends and/or family to sponsor a Fellowship Hour December 9^th and December 30^th this year.  Many dates are available in 2019!  Please see me, Andrea Jones at Fellowship hour, or email, text or call to pick a date. To contribute by joining the Friends of Fellowship, kindly contact me by calling 978.465.1021, emailingandreajones1@comcast.net or texting 978.621.6123.