Weekly Services
(Please note schedule subject to change. Please call church office to confirm times.)
Sunday Services: Orthros 8:15 am; Divine Liturgy 9:15 am. Followed by Sunday School and Fellowship Hour in our Community Center.
Weekly Feastday / Major Saint Day Liturgies: 9 am Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy.
According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.
Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.
Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."
In case you haven’t heard yet, this weekend is our OPA Festival! Tell one, tell all – send your friends & family the flyer attached to this bulletin! See you there!
SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday School begins on Sunday, September 23. Please find the registration form attached to this bulletinYou can fill out and leave with the Church office. Starting on September 23, there will be a registration table at Fellowship Hour. Suggested donation is $35 per family.
There will be an organizational meeting for anyone interested in teaching, subbing or volunteering with our Sunday school ministry on Wednesday September 12 @ 7pm in the conference room. If you are interested and cannot attend, please let Father or Aimee Douvris know. Volunteers are needed to assist with our Christmas pageant, Lenten programs and other ongoing events. Contact: aimeedouvris@gmail.com
GREEK SCHOOL -For those of you with children in the Greek school program, we are happy to inform you that we have hired a new teacher for the new school year. Greek School will begin on Monday, September 24. There will be a registration table at Fellowship Hour on September 9 and September 23. If you have any questions please contact Father Anastasios or Maria Sfondouris, our Greek School Director. Contact: msfondouris@gmail.com
OPA - We did it again! OPA! Has been featured as one of the 10 Best Fall Festivals by American Town Media’s “Best of NJ”. The only Greek Fest on the list! Congratulations and thanks to everyone! There’s still time to volunteer – contact Anna Fallon at missannoula@hotmail.com.
Fellowship Hour: There is no official Fellowship Hour Sponsorship through September 16, but you can contact John Giannouris at (610) 680-7507 or john.giannouris@comcast.netif you are interested in sponsoring Fellowship Hour in the summer months or this fall. Thank you
Fall Wine & Dine - The Best from the West in the US…Featuring top wines from California, Oregon and Washington paired with 5 dishes.
Saturday, October 6, 6:30 pm (rain or shine) at the Soteropoulos Residence; 12 Vail Lane, Flemington
Cost is $75 per person.Contacts: George Staikos at 973.699.2199 or george@theeducatedgrape.comor Christi Staikos at cstaikos@comcast.net. Please send payment (check payable to St Anna) to Christi Staikos at 43 Fox Grape Road, Flemington, NJ 08822
For the upcoming 2018-19 school year. First day on Sunday, September 23.
For the upcoming 2018-19 school year. First day on Monday, September 24.
Send to all your friends & family
STEWARDSHIP: Stewardship is the sharing of the talents and treasures that God has provided for us. An Orthodox Christian Steward is an active participant in the life of the Church. The parish encourages all who accept the Orthodox Faith to become practicing Stewards.
2018 Stewardship Status: 135 Pledges totaling $137,279 for an average of $1,017 and $91,016 received to date. It is important that all families complete a stewardship card to be considered a steward.. Current Stewardship List and other stewardship information is posted on bulletin board by the water cooler.
If you have not done so already, we ask that you prayerfully consider your Stewardship commitment and submit a 2018 pledge card as soon as you can.
…Remember a rich man is not one who has much, but one who gives much...
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