WEEKLY BULLETIN
10/28/2018
October 28, 2018 7th Sunday of Luke OXI Day Holy Protection of the Theotokos
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Orthros: 9:00A.M. Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18 (pg 1333) |
Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M. Gospel: Luke 8:41-56 (pg. 1213) |
Acolytes: Andrew Skoufis, Paul Nonas,
Ushers: Michael Kalliotzis, Ted Milyadis, John Peters, Christos Agrapidis
Narthex: Jon Zymaris, Melissa Gasparis |
Reader: Ann Barlas
Greeter: Ron Grant
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Religious Education: Religious Education classes have begun. Registration is still open! Contact Adora Nonas at adora.nonas@gmail.com or 973 697 9317 or go to our website www.stnicholasnj.org download the form bring it in or send it to our office ASAP! Or contact Fr. Bill - frbill@stnicholasnj.org
Sessions on Scripture (SOS) is Back!This Wednesday October 31 at 2p.m. and at 7:30p.m. Join us again in the conference room for a discussion of the book of Colossians chapters 1-2. We use the Orthodox Study Bible (OSB) which is available in our bookstore. For info contact Fr. Bill at frbill@stnicholasnj.org or Caroline Kalliotzis at ckalliotzis@aol.com . SOS is open to all. No prior knowledge of Scripture is required.
Church Service: Saints Cosmas and Damianos:Thursday, November 1st. Orthros will begin at 9:00am and Divine Liturgy at 10:00am. These saints are the patron saints of our Ladies Philoptochos!
Sharing and Caring:Our support group is open to males and females and will meet this Thursday, November 1st at 3:00pm in our conference room.
OXI Day: May we all stand up for truth, honor, freedom, human rights and dignity as well as all Christian ideals that are remembered in this celebration. (See Encyclical(s) for additional information)
Philoptochos News: Food Donations: We are collecting nonperishable food items for the homeless. A basket is placed in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your support!
Philoptochos FUNDRAISER: our Harvest Glendi brings families together in Christ for a night of fellowship, faith and fun and to raise monies for almsgiving (charitable good works). Please note that while mom & dad are dancing in the Fellowship Hall the children are having SUPERVISED fun in the gym. Please join us Saturday November 3rd at 7pm (Doors open 6:30pm) For Reservations contact: Chrissie Toskos - chrissietoskos@gmail.com or call 201-788-2246. Or VISIT OUR Table in the Fellowship Hall after Liturgy.
Kali Parea (Good Company of Seniors): Our next meeting is on Tuesday, Nov. 6th at 12Noon in theFellowship Hall. We invite our members and friends to join us. Wewill be serving lunch.Our guest speaker will be Dr. Pat Biondi, Au.D from Audiology and Hearing Aid solutions.Look forward to seeing you on that Tuesday!
Greek Dance: Greek Dance practices have begun! Practices are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm-7:30pm for the junior dancers (ages 5-11) and from 7:30pm-8:30pm for the GOYA dancers (ages 12-18). All registration forms and payment are due November 1st. Aren’t sure about joining? No problem! Come try us out in the month of October! Any questions, please contact Christina Carmichael at christinatcarmichael@gmail.com.
Greek Language Classes for Adults: The AHEPA Modern Greek Language Program for Adults began its Fall Semester classes. For registration information and class schedules, please contact Niko Spiridakis at nikospiridakis@gmail.com .
Daughters of Penelope: The DOP is selling fresh balsam fir Christmas Wreaths until Tuesday, October 31st. These low-priced wreaths make great gifts, can be shipped anywhere in the 48 contiguous states and will be delivered in time to decorate your home for the Christmas holiday. Please visit our table after Liturgy in the Fellowship Hall to see a sample wreath and place your order.
Mark Your Calendar for These Important Upcoming Dates
Sunday, November 4th Youth Sunday
Sunday, November 11th Parish General Assembly
Sunday, November 18th Stewardship Sunday
MRF & WRF: On December 2nd at 2:00pm, the Men’s & Women’s Reading Fellowships are sponsoring a Free premiere film screening of “Faith, Hope & Love” at the Westwood Movie Theater in Westwood, NJ. This movie is appropriate for ages 9+. Donations accepted at the door will benefit Saint Nicholas Church “Benevolent Fund” ministry. See flyer for more details.
GIVING TREE/MORTGAGE BURNING CAMPAIGN: saint nicholas CHURCH CAN be mortgage free by 2020- you can make it happen! Various giving levels are available: you can leaf your donation!or show your love - donate a dove! Or be not forlorn, give an acorn! Be the first on your block and donate a rock. Be a hunk and give a tree trunk! But seriously….you can always remember a loved one by donating to the giving tree or post a scriptural message. We are at about 30% of our goal.
Other Ways to Give: Please consider Saint Nicholas throughout the year in the following ways: Gift in Stock; Gifting from an Estate; Corporate Matching Programs; recurring gift payments via credit card or PayPal. Remember our parish in your last will & testament. Call the Parish Office for details.
Matching Gift Program: Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Corporate matching gifts are a great way for Saint Nicholas stewards to maximize personal contributions to our church and increase the impact of their gift. By taking advantage of a company's matching gift program, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of a contribution. For more information contact Mary Aletras at mary@stnicholasnj.org . Check with your employer to see if they will match a donation to our Saint Nicholas.