A limited number of the faithful will participate in the Divine Liturgy MUST pre-register by clicking on the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/.......) which becomes available a few days prior to the service or call the church 973-584-0388)

Registration for all services will be open until 5 pm prior to the service.  If you attended liturgy on the previous Sunday,  we kindly ask that you wait until Friday to register, in order to allow for other parishioners to attend a Sunday service.

DIVINE SERVICES 

Saturday, June 20

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/109094879722

We know we can't physically be at church, but if you're following the live video stream of the services and would like to continue to light a candle as you "enter" the church or would like to "drop some money in the basket" please consider a donation by lighting a "virtual candle".

Just go to the church's Facebook page and select "posts". You can light your virtual candle via the Facebook donate button which you should be able to see.

If you don't have Facebook, you can always go to the Saint Andrew Website and select either PayPal or WeShare from the home page.

Thank you for continuing to support your church during this time.

Father John will pray for the Living and the Reposed during Liturgy. Just email him at prayersstandrew@gmail.com PLEASE indicate Living or +Reposed 

HAPPY FATHERS' DAY June 21

Wishing all the fathers and grandfathers a Happy Fathers' Day! 

OPENING THE CHURCH

At this phase 1, our Church occupancy is limited to 50 attendees on a first come, first serve basis and we will adhere to the protocols outlined in our web site. In order to attend a service you MUST pre-register using the link which becomes available a few days prior to the service or by calling the church during office hours (If NO Answer: please leave a message and we will return your call). You will then get a confirmation that you may attend the service. Please bring that with you when you come to church. If you are not able to use your reservation, please cancel so others may be able to use your reserved seat.  We invite you participate in the celebration of the Divine Services through live streaming services that are available on line. 

Registration for all services will be open until 5 pm prior to the service.  If you attended liturgy on the previous Sunday,  we kindly ask that you wait until Friday to register, in order to allow for other parishioners to attend a Sunday service.

 Live Stream of Services this Sunday @ 8:45 AM (ish)

 From the Church's Facebook Page

 From the Church's Website

 From the Church's YouTube channel

Prayers/Liturgy can always be found at: https://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/dcs.html

Father’s Day 2020

The Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy Esteemed Members of the Metropolitan Council, Esteemed Members of the Parish Councils, Philoptochos Sisterhood, Faculty and Students of the Catechetical and Greek Afternoon Schools, Directors and Participants of all Youth Organizations, and all devout Orthodox Christians of the Communities of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey

My Beloved in the Lord,

Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ has placed numerous people in our lives who have guided us, formed us, and inspired us. He has given us a family, parents, godparents, and friends who assist us and make us the people we are today. One of the most important people we have in our lives and, on a biological level, someone without whom we cannot exist, is our father. Today, we have the opportunity to recognize all of the fathers in our lives and to acknowledge their contributions which have led us to who we are as persons today.

The role of the father, however, is not restricted to biological limitations. Whereas we celebrate and honor our biological fathers and grandfathers, we must also remember to honor and recognize our priests, our spiritual fathers, our godfathers, and people who serve as father figures to us. The role that these fathers have played in our lives cannot be quantified since each has offered us a unique expression of fatherhood. They have nurtured us and guided us. They have imparted to us their wisdom and morals. They have protected us and provided for us. Moreover, they have sought to follow the path that God has set before them so that, through their fatherhood, they might lead their children, whether biological or spiritual, to the ineffable glory of God. Of all the fathers, that exist, however, we must not neglect to honor and give praise to our singular, common and most sacred Father, our Father in Heaven, our Lord and our God, who created us in His image and likeness. The One who continuously guides, protects, and illumines our heart and our mind. The Father who knows no limits and who out of an abundance of love, keeps us close to His bosom, irrelevant of our shortcomings.

My dearly beloved in the Lord, I beseech you to keep a strong connection with both your Heavenly Father and with your earthly fathers. Praise and glorify the Name of your Heavenly Father and I paternally encourage you to keep the Fifth Commandment when He tells us, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you” keeping these words in the forefront of your heart and mind. Furthermore, let us give thanks to God for our earthly fathers, whether they are related to us by blood or by spirit. Keep this relationship strong so that you may continually be blessed with their wisdom and guidance. Fathers, be willing to offer your love and care for all of your children and lead them on the path to salvation which is only possible through Christ. It is with these thoughts that I wish you all a Happy Father’s Day. Assuring you of my love, gratitude and respect, and praying that God, in His Fatherly compassion, blesses all of you this day,

I remain

With Paternal Love and Blessings,

† E V A N G E L O S Metropolitan of New Jersey

SATURDAY June 20 @8am  Orthoros & Divine Liturgy 

SUNDAY June 21 + 2^nd Sunday of Matthew | Father’s Day

Memorial Service +John Borzeka

WEDNESDAY 6/24 +The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

SUNDAY 6/28 +3^rd Sunday of Matthew

Memorial Service +Olga Lambos, +Hrisi Hatzimihalis

MONDAY 6/29 +Sts. Peter and Paul

TUESDAY 6/30 +Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles

If you would like us to remember you or your loved one in our prayers, please contact the office. 973-584-0388 or send us an email to info@standrewgonj.org 

Names will be kept on this list for approximately 3 months. Please resubmit Names if needed.   Fr. John will pray for the Names above during the Proskomide “Offering of gifts” during the first part of the Divine Liturgy when our priest prepares the mystical gifts of bread and wine. Please keep these names in your prayers as well.

Jutta, Irene,  George, Eftihia, Athena, Christina, Athanasios,  Anna, John, Rick, Christine, John, Freda, Estelle, Christina, Fotios, Julie, Joanna, Efthymios, Evangelos, John, Joanna, Lisa, Rich, Magdalini, Irini, Christos, Fr. Christos, Nancy, Brian, Thomas, Vasilios,  Evanthia, Ramon, Athanasios, Angeliki, Christian, Olga,  Demitra, Antonia, Aikaterini, John, Stavroula, Anna Christina, Manny, Mary, George, Susan, Dimitrios, Peter, Michael, Ryan, Ioannis, Monica, Katerina, Tasia, Christina, Andrew, Andrew, Margaret, Eleni, Paraskevi, Panagotis, Maria, Caroline, Demetrios, Konstantinos, Susan, Afrodite, Cassandra, Aristea, Konstantinos, George, Mary, Holly, Gary, Roye, Cristos, Panagiota, Anna, Panagiotis, John, Nicos, Hannah, Christos, Theoseva, George, Genevieve, Christine, Anna, Louis, Marilyn, Suriana, Antonios, John, Maria, Dimitry Elias, Evangelia, George, Kyriaki, John,  Evmorfia, Fr. Konstantine, Fr. Demetri, Prz Spyridoula, Eugenia, Constantinos, Eftychia, Kyzoula, Lukas, Spyridoula, Maria, Eugenia, Alexa, Eleni, Vasiliki, Rosemary, Corinne, Sophia, Anastasia, Pamela, Brian, Brandon, Irene, Eleutherios, Panayioti, William, Kyriaki 

Prayer for a Sick Person:

Heavenly Father, physician of our souls and bodies, who have sent Your only-begotten Son and our Lord Jesus Christ to heal every sickness and infirmity, visit and heal (me) Your servant from all physical and spiritual ailments through the grace of Your Christ. Grant (me) patience in this sickness, strength of body and spirit, and recovery of health.  Lord, You have taught us through Your word to pray for each other that we may be healed.  I pray that You heal (me) as Your servant and grant (me) the gift of complete health. For You are the source of healing and to You I give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen