PARISH NEWS
Pangari Schedule: George Dib, Anthony Panetta and Kimberly Malaspina.
Greeter Schedule: Donna Efstatos.
As we begin this new Church Year, we want to remind everyone that we will have our Annual Youth Prayer Service at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy today. We are urging all children, teachers, coaches, and advisors to be present for this special occasion.
GOYA Parents Basketball Meeting: Will be held today immediately following the Divine Liturgy in the church.
Today's Coffee Hour will be hosted by Faten Dib in the Fellowship Hall. If you are hosting the coffee hour please make sure that all products are nut free. We have children with severe nut allergies. Thank you! Please call or email Faten Dib 609-226-2691 or fattouneh@hotmail.com today and offer to sign up for a Sunday to host the coffee hour!
Greek School and Sunday School Registration forms are now available. (see attached flyers)
CHURCH REMINDERS
Mask wearing is now optional, but we are strongly encouraging those who are not vaccinated and those who have medical conditions to continue wearing masks.
We will not be social distancing as we were before. However, those with special medical situations should contact Ginny, Lisa, or Father George so that they can attend the services safely and with peace of mind.
We will no longer register online for church services.
We should also sanitize our hands upon entering the Church, and we are still not kissing icons or the priest's hand.
If anyone is feeling sick they should stay home in order to protect others.
CHURCH SERVICES - SEPTEMBER
†September 14, Tuesday, Divine Liturgy 9:00 / 10:00 am., ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
†September 16, Thursday, Divine Liturgy 9:00 / 10:00 am., St. Euphemia
†September 17, Friday, Divine Liturgy 9:00 / 10:00 am., St. Sophia (at neighboring parishes)
†September 23, Thursday, Divine Liturgy 9:00 / 10:00 am., The Conception of St. John the Baptist
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 12: Divine Liturgy in Asbury Park - Cancelled
September 12: School Blessings
September 13: Greek School Begins
September 26: Philoptochos Memorial
September 26: Philoptochos Past President's Luncheon
October 9: Ocean City Block Party
November 6: Philoptochos Bid-N-Buy
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion is offered to those baptized Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves for the reception of the Sacrament by prayer and fasting. Blessed Bread is available for all our visitors at the very end of the Divine Liturgy. Our Sunday School students receive Holy Communion first and then we will approach from the center aisles, starting with the front pews, one pew at a time.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Philoptochos will continue to sell Shop Rite Gift Cards. Please see attached flyer with information on how to purchase.
We will have a Philoptochos meeting today, in Father's Reception Room.
Our annual Bid-N-Buy will be held on Saturday, November 6th. Please see attached flyer for details. This year we are asking for monetary donations. Let us do the shopping for you!
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Parish council meeting on Monday, September 13th. Time to be announced.
BIBLE STUDY
Our first Bible Study of the Ecclesiastical Year will be on Tuesday, September 28th, via Zoom at 7:00 pm. A link will be sent prior to Bible Study
OCEAN CITY BLOCK PARTY
This year’s Fall Block Party will take place in Ocean City on Saturday, October 9th. Once again, we are asking for everyone’s help and support.
MEMORIALS
If you are planning a family memorial, please contact the church office far in advance of the date, so that we can properly register your family for church attendance.
PARKING
Due to safety regulations, please do not park cars along the curb in front of the church and the community center during church services and other events. Thank you!