November 11
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-11-11
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Ministry News
Bulletin Inserts
Stewardship
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (908) 968-4004
- Fax:
- (908) 968-4002
- Email:
- stannagoc@gmail.com
- Street Address:
- 85 Voorhees Corner Road,
- Flemington, NJ 08822
Contact Information
Services Schedule
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.
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2018-11-04
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-28
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-21
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-14
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-07
- Publish Date:
- 2018-09-30
Saints and Feasts
November 14
Philip the Apostle
This Apostle, one of the Twelve, was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and was a compatriot of Andrew and Peter. He was instructed in the teachings of the Law, and devoted himself to the study of the prophetic books. Therefore, when the Lord Jesus called him to the dignity of apostleship, he immediately sought out and found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of Whom Moses in the Law and the Prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (John 1.45). Having preached Jesus the God-man throughout many parts of Asia Minor, and having suffered many things for His Name's sake, he was finally crucified upside down in Hierapolis of Phrygia.
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode
By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. * To the robber You opened Paradise. * The lamentation of the myrrhbearing women You transformed, * and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all * that You had risen, O Christ our God, * and granted the world Your great mercy.
Apolytikion for Martyr Menas in the Fourth Mode
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Apolytikion for St. Anna (Dec. 9) in the Fourth Mode
Today the bonds of childlessness are loosed; for God hearkened to Joachim and Anna. And though it was beyond hope, He clearly promised them that they should bear a divine child, from whom was born the Uncircumscribable One Himself Who became a mortal, and through an Angel commanded them to cry unto her: Rejoice, thou who art full of grace, the Lord is with thee."
Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 67.35,26.
God is wonderful among his saints.
Verse: Bless God in the congregations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.
Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.
Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
Gospel Reading
8th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 10:25-37
At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."
But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
Wisdom of the Fathers
He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this reason, the value of faith is considered higher than the value of man. It is even higher than the value of the whole world. Therefore, the reward of faith should be higher than all of man's possessions along with the glories of this world. The reward of faith is God.
Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century
What is it that I love when I love you? Not the beauty of a body or the comeliness of time. Nor the luster of the light pleasing to the eyes, nor the sweet melodies of all manner of songs, nor the fragrance of flowers, ointments and spices, not manna and honey, nor limbs welcome to the embrace of the flesh - I do not love these when I love my God. And yet there is a kind of light, a kind of voice, a kind of fragrance, a kind of foods, a kind of embrace, when I love my God, who is the light, voice, fragrance, food, embrace of the inner man, where there shines into the soul that which no place can contain, and there sounds forth that which time cannot end, where there is fragrance which no breeze disperses, taste which eating does not make less, and a clinging together which fulfillment does not terminate. It is this that I love when I love my God.
Confessions 10.6 in The Confessions of St. Augustine, p. 244, 5th century
Ministry News
TODAY on Veterans' Day, the St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church honors our Veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. After the Divine Liturgy, there will be a service on their behalf.
TODAY in honor of Veterans Day, the Coutros family wishes to recognize all our parish's veterans, those with us and those resting in eternal memory. We thank all these heroes, and their families, for their service and sacrifice. The Coutros family is sponsoring Fellowship Hour.
Church Calendar:
Monday, November 12: Great Vespers of St. John Chrysostom, 5 pm at the GOMNJ, Westfield, NJ
Tuesday, November 13: St. John Chrysostom, 9 am at the GOMNJ, Westfield, NJ
Friday, November 16: St. Matthew, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9 am
Wednesday, November 21: Entrance of the Theotokos to the Temple, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9 am
Thursday, November 29: Great Vespers of St. Andrew, 7 pm at St. Andrew Church, Randolph, NJ
Thursday, November 8: Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9 am
Monday, December 3: Great Vespers of St. Barbara, 7 pm at St. Barbara Church, Toms River, NJ
Wednesday, December 5: Great Vespers of St. Nicholas, 7 pm at Roseland and Wyckoff churches, NJ
SAVE THE DATES
Saturday, December 8: Great Vespers of St. Anna, 7 pm
Sunday, December 9: Parish Feastday - Conception by St. Anna of the Virgin Mary, Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy
EDUCATION: There is ongoing registration for both the Sunday School and Greek School. Forms are located in the Narthex and online at www.stannagoc.org.
Sunday School contact: aimeedouvris@gmail.com. Greek School contact: msfondouris@gmail.com
Now through December 9, our Community is invited to donate food and personal care items for the Flemington Area Food Pantry. The Flemington Area Food Pantry provides food and personal care items to needy Hunterdon County families.
All Sunday School and Greek School students will be coming home with a bagto hopefully be returned with an item. A box will be located outside the Fellowship Hall. Your help in filling the box is most appreciated.
SAVE THE DATE: Our Sunday School Christmas Pageant and Greek School Christmas Program will held be on Sunday, December 23. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Adult Greek School: Adult Greek classes have been approved by the PC beginning January 9, 2019 and running through mid-May. If anyone is interested please Maria Sfondouris or Father by December 10, in order to plan accordingly. Contact: msfondouris@gmail.com
Adult Bible Study: Adult Bible Study is on Fridays from 12 – 1 pm. Please let Fr. A know if you are interested. All are welcome!
PC CORNER:
On Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18, we will hold our first Holiday Eat and Shop event. Preparations will start on Wednesday at 6:30 pm with food preparations and will continue on Thursday and Friday starting at 6:30 pm. We need everyone's participation to make the event successful and enjoyable for everyone. TODAY please register for the times and dates thatccyou can help.
At last week’s GA meeting, there was a desire by few Stewards to have a discussion and see how we will make good on our premise of "Reflecting the Son's Light". The PC is organizing a meeting on November 27 at 6:30 pm at the Church to start the discussion, share ideas, and see how we can move this forward. This meeting is open for any steward who wants to participate.
Iconography: Iconography continues with the installation of the Dome Icons.The installation of the Iconostasion will start on Tuesday November 13 and should be finished by Friday, November 16.
On Sunday December 9, the Saint Anna Feast Day, the PC will be offering FASOLADA (bean soup Greek style) after Church. Please join us.
This is a repeat message for those who may not have seen the information which was published previously. The Wine and Dine event was cancelled,and those who had paid were informed that they could get their money back, or donate it to the church. Please see the Treasurer if you have not been able to so by now.
Fellowship Hour: Contact John Giannouris at (610) 680-7507 or john.giannouris@comcast.netif you are interested in sponsoring Fellowship Hour. Thank you.
Bulletin Inserts
Sunday School Registration Form 2018-19
For the upcoming 2018-19 school year. First day on Sunday, September 23.
Greek School Registration Form 2018-2019
For the upcoming 2018-19 school year. First day on Monday, September 24.
Stewardship
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: We have 144 Pledges totaling $141,435 for an average of $ 982 and $117,271 received to date. We also have 8 families who have contributed $5,900 to date but have not submitted a stewardship card. It is important that all families complete a stewardship card to be considered a steward. Current Stewardship List is printed below and is posted in bulletin board by water cooler.
We need everyone’s participation to exceed this year’s stewardship pledge target of $175,000. If the remaining 27, 2017 stewards give at the same level as last year we could exceed our budget and reach a record high number of stewards.
…Remember a rich man is not one who has much, but one who gives much...
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