Sunday Services:
Orthros: 8am Liturgy: 9am
Weekday Services: (unless otherwise noted)
Orthros: 8am Liturgy: 9am
This Saint was from the city of Bythlaba and was of noble birth; he was the closest and most honoured friend of Isdiger (or Yazdegerd) I, King of Persia (reigned 399-420). Though a Christian from his youth, James renounced Christ because he was allured by the King's friendship and flatteries. When his mother and his wife learned of this, they declared to him by letter that they would have nothing more to do with him, since he had preferred a glory that is temporal to the love of Christ. Wounded in soul by these words and coming to himself, the Saint wept over his error, and repudiated the worship of the idols. Therefore, becoming exceedingly wroth, the King - this was Bahram (or Varahran) V (reigned 421-438), Isdiger's son and successor - condemned him to a most bitter death, the likes of which not even a brute beast was ever condemned to: that is, his body was dismembered at every joint of his arms and legs. And so, when he had been cut asunder limb by limb to his very hips and shoulders, the courageous Martyr was finally beheaded, in the year 421.
Christmas services 2022:
Friday (12/23) 8AM – Orthros and Great Hours (no Holy Communion offered at this service)
Saturday (12/24) 6 PM - Orthros, Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Sunday (12/25) 8AM – Orthros and Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
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Father Paul wishes to invite any interested young man, from the age of 8 through high school to contact him directly if he desires to serve in the Altar for this coming year. Parents should let Fr. Paul or the church office know about signing up their interested son for this special ministry. Serving at the Altar is indeed a great blessing and it belongs to those who are serious in their commitment.
Parishioner Mary Harris is interested in starting a supportive homeschooling group for Orthodox Christian homeschooling families. If you homeschool your children or are considering homeschooling, please feel welcome to reach out to Mary at m.catherineharris@gmail.com.
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GOYA Games Schedule
November 27: Toms River @ Holmdel
2pm Volleyball Jr
3pm Volleyball Sr
4pm Basketball Sr
Hold the Dates:
December 4 or 9 : First Round Championship Play Offs (Location TBD)
December 10 : Semi Final Play Offs (Hosted @ Toms River)
December 11 : Championships (Hosted @ Toms River)
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Hardly anyone carries cash today, but we ALL have credit cards!
Conveniently located in the Narthex is a Kiosk that is programmed and
user friendly for you to contribute to Trays, Candles, Stewardship,
Sunday School, Greek School & Dance as well as simply donating using your
credit card!
Ask any Parish Council Member for assistance or if you have any questions!
Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22.
Brethren, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
13th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:18-27
At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
Sunday November 27
13th Sundy of Luke
Memorial
Anthony Lines 1 year
Trisagion
Barbara Psomiadou
Ioannis Psomiadou
Georgios Spirakos
Baby Blessing
Alexia Davanelos
Child of Maria & Dionisios
Parish Council Coffee Hour
Monday November 28
Youth Dance 6pm
Greek Dance 7pm
Tuesday November 29
Greek School 430pm
AHEPA Meeting 7pm
DOP Meeting 7pm
Wednesday November 30
Saint Andrew the First Called Apostle
Orthros 8am Divine Liturgy 9am
Kali Parea 11am
Greek School 430pm
Friday December 2
Saint Porphirios
Orthros 8am Divine Liturgy 9am
Faith Hope & Joy Meeting 6pm
GOYA 7pm
Saturday December 3
Saint Barbara the Great Martyr Vespers 6pm
His Grace Bishop Apostolos Presiding
Philoptochos Reception after Vespers
Sunday December 4
Feast day of Saint Barbara
Orthros 9:45am Liturgy 10am
His Grace Bishop Apostolos Presiding
Secret Santa to help the Homeless of Ocean County
PTO Greenery Sale Flyer
Kali Parea & Philoptochos Christmas Party
Christmas Concert
Archbishop Elpidophoros' Christmas Open House
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox 50th Anniversary Commemorative Journal Distribution & Sale
2022-2023 Greek School Schedule