Sunday of Orthodoxy
The Sunday of Orthodoxy is the first Sunday of Great Lent. The dominant theme of this Sunday since 843 has been that of the victory of the icons. In that year the iconoclastic controversy, which had raged on and off since 726, was finally laid to rest, and icons and their veneration were restored on the first Sunday in Lent. Ever since, this Sunday has been commemorated as the "Triumph of Orthodoxy."
To read more visit: https://www.goarch.org/sunday-of-orthodoxy
WELCOME! If you are a visitor or a guest and you are with us for the first time, please let us know by completing a welcome card. Also, please join us next door for the fellowship hour. We are happy to have you with us!
Memorial: A 40 day memorial for Dorothy Koukos, beloved wife of the late Christos, loving mother of the late Paul and Chris and his wife Cira. Adored grandmother of Danielle and Alyssa and her husband Lee.
Eternal be her memory.
Religious Education: Our Religious Education students & teachers will process with their icons in church today. Icons are windows into heaven and we too are made in the image and likeness of God according to the book of Genesis. Jesus Christ is the image of God the Father. We are called to live as holy human icons through our words and actions!
Religious Education students are expected to sit in the first 3 rows (reserved for them on pulpit side as you face the altar) for the children’s message. Your cooperation yields formation! :)
Tray Collection:Metropolis of NJ Philoptochos Social Services program.
The Essential Sacrament of Holy Confession: Fr. Bill hears private confessions during Great Lent. Holy Confession is a necessary and highly beneficial sacrament that improves our spiritual lives soothes the soul, and intensifies our relationship with the Lord. Make your appointment by contacting Fr Bill directly and in strict confidence at 201 652 4774 ext. 12 or frbill@stnicholasnj.org. To learn more about the holy sacrament of confession, go to www.goarch.org/confession or contact Fr. Bill.
Feast of the Annunciation - March 25th: Great Vesper Services will be celebrated tonight at the Evangelismos (Annunciation) Church in Jersey City at 6:00pm. Orthros & Divine Liturgy here at Saint Nicholas tomorrow, Monday, March 25th beginning at 9:00am. Chronia Polla (Many Years) to all who celebrate.
Scripture Talk Bible Study Ministry: Scripture Talk is a virtual Bible study with a different Orthodox priest participating in the weekly discussion. Held every Tuesday, 7-8pm EST, on Zoom. Currently discussing the Gospel of Matthew. Visit www.ScriptureUnveiled.com for the Zoom meeting information. All who seek are welcome, no commitment needed, and participants are free to simply listen or participate. Contact Christos Agrapidis for more information, 201-213-6959.
Lenten Services: This week’s services: 2nd Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, Wednesday, March 27th at 5:30pm; 2nd Salutation Service, Friday, March 29th at 7:00pm. Salutation to the Theotokos service books are available in the Narthex. Books contain the Friday evening Salutation Service (Akathist Hymn) and are $12 per copy.
The Saint Nicholas 2024 Lenten Lecture Series Continues this Wednesday, March 27th at 7:30p.m. David Kupelian, author of “The Marketing of Evil” will speak with us via Zoom remote. (See flyer insert) Please join us early for the Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts at 5:30pm, a light Lenten meal at 6:45pm and the presentation (lecture) at 7:30p.m. Contact Fr Bill for more info at frbill@stnicholasnj.org This event is sponsored by our Greek School!
Our Local Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival will be here today, March 24th, at 2:30pm. All youth ages 12-18 who are in grades 7-12 are expected to participate. Participation in the annual oratorical festival is required for all GOYAns who wish to compete in the Annual Metropolis of NJ GOYA Olympics this May! Registration is closed- deadline has passed. For info: Dr. Eliana Antoniou at antonioue@wpunj.edu
Greek Parade: Our Community will be marching in the Annual Greek Independence Day Parade in NYC on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Greek School, Religious Education, GOYA and our other ministries& organizations are encouraged to march and represent our parish. There will be a free bus leaving from the church immediately following Divine Liturgy to take us there and back. Please email Tammy Spyropoulos efstathiaspy@yahoo.com to RSVP for your seat on the bus and for more information.
Ramapo AHEPA Chapter 453 Scholarship Applications: Our local AHEPA Chapter, our AHEPA District, and AHEPA National (including Journey to Greece) are inviting all eligible high school seniors and/or college students to apply for a scholarship. Applications are available online at: http://ahepa453.org (click on education/scholarship). Deadlines: March 31st or April 30th.
AHEPA: Save the Date: 21st Annual Cigar Extravaganza sponsored by AHEPA Ramapo Chapter #453 will be held on Wednesday night, May 22, 2024 at Seasons Catering in Washington Township, NJ.
Ionian Village (IV) offers 3 SUMMER programs in Greece, for high school students and young adults. REGISTRATION is OPEN! REGISTER AT WWW.IONIANVILLAGE.ORG. Need-based scholarships may be offered by contacting the IV office. Spots are limited and are offered on a first-come first-served basis. The dates for each session are as follows:
IV Next: June 6 - June 17 is for Young Adults who have completed one year of college or vocational school until 25 years of age
IV Session One: June 25 - July 14 for GOYA /Students who are currently in grades 9 – 12
IV Session Two: July 23 - August 11 for GOYA/Students who are currently in grades 9 – 12
For information about IV programs, visit www.ionianvillage.org, or go to the Frequently Asked Questions page at www.ionianvillage.org/faq. IV is fantastic and endorsed by Fr. Bill!
Center for Food Action Always Needs: Supermarket Gift Cards, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Canned Meat, Tuna & Beans, White & Brown Rice, Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce, Hearty Soups/Low Sodium Soups, Canned Fruit & Vegetables, Low Sugar Cereal, 100% Juice, Diapers-sizes 2, 3, & 4, Infant Formula & Baby Food, Ensure or Similar Nutritional Drink, Dental Hygiene Products. A collection basket is placed under the community bulletin board. Thank you for your support!
2024 Stewardship Campaign:God loves a cheerful giver! To recognize the love of God in everything brings us joy. Every breath we draw is a gift of His Love; every moment of existence is from His Grace, for Grace brings blessings from our Lord.
Our stewardship offerings provide the majority of funding for Saint Nicholas. To-date, 193/ 201 households have made 2024 stewardship pledges. Please join your fellow St. Nicholas stewards by completing & submitting your 2024 pledge card. Come visit us in the Narthex for your card, or make your pledge online on our church website https://www.stnicholasnj.org