December 15, 2019 11th Sunday of Luke
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Orthros: 9:00A.M.
Epistle: II Timothy: 1:8-18 (pg. 1354)
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Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.
Gospel: Luke 14:16-24 (pg.1222)
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Acolytes: Paul Dobrow, Emmanuel Pittas,
Nico Pittas, Alex Peppes, Alexi Argyros, Aidan William Soukas, C J Soukas, Harrison Bouloukos
Ushers: Angelo Lefer, Nick Tselepis,
John Psomas
Narthex: Paul Savidis, Liz Koykas, Nick Pirsos
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Epistle Reader: Brigid Nonas
Greeter: Daughters of Penelope
Fellowship Hour
Religious Education Christmas Party
Prosforon
The Carmichael Family The Pappas Family
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Keep Christ in Christmas- The Holy Bible Tells Us Why!
For a Child is Born to us, and a son is given to us and the government is upon His shoulders; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, God the Mighty, the Father of the world to come, the Prince of Peace. His empire shall be multiplied, and there shall be no end of peace: He shall sit upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom; to establish it and strengthen it with judgment and with justice, from henceforth and forever:the zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6-7(OSB)
Memorials: A 40 day memorial for James Thomas, beloved father of Christina (Terry Carmichael), Maria (Larry Tattoli), Stella, Joanna and Elena (Paul Kerr). Pappou to Cassandra, Nicoletta, Adriana, Steven, Mark, Adriana, Maximos and Andreas.
A 1 year memorial for Petronia Pappas beloved wife of Phillip, devoted mother, grandmother and aunt.
May their memory be eternal.
Religious Education: Please join us today for our Annual Christmas Party in the fellowship hall immediately following Church Services. A special guest may be making an appearance. Parents don't forget your cameras! On Sunday, December 22nd we will hold our Christmas Pageant in church immediately after worship services. Our pageant practice is today after Divine Liturgy.
Tray Collection: for the victims of the recent earthquake in albania
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship Services
Tuesday, December 24: Christmas Eve
Morning: Orthros and Royal Hours beginning at 9 a.m.;
Evening: Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great 7p.m
Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day:
Orthros 9a.m. Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom 10a.m.
Philoptochos Christmas Eve Eggnog Reception: Please join us for our annual gathering after the Christmas Eve Services. Share a cheer of eggnog with our Saint Nicholas families. Wishing everyone Merry Christmas / Καλα Χριστουγεννα!
Bookstore: Music CD for Christmas: Romeiko Ensemble “Christ Comes from Heaven” Nativity Orthros (Matins) in English Traditional Orthodox Christmas HYMNS ($15). “The music both in greek or ENGLISH IS fantastic!”- fr. bill gikas
Parish Council: The regularly scheduled meeting of our Parish Council will be held this Thursday, December 19th at 7:30pm.
For a Limited Time Only! The 50th Anniversary Gala committee is offering the memorabilia DVD for $20/eachand the custom Christmas Ornament for $20/each. The set (1 DVD & 1 Ornament) sells for $35. It makes a great stocking stuffer. Please contact Melissa Gasparis at 201-934-7338.
Our Shut Ins Need Christ Too! If you are aware of people who cannot come to church for worship or to receive the sacraments and/or they just need a visit from Fr. Bill or our Ladies Philoptochos (or both), please do not wait; contact Fr. Bill ASAP or any Ladies Philoptochos member.
DOP: The AGAPE Chapter is holding its annual Vasilopita Sale! Pre-paid orders will be accepted until Sunday, December 22 (look for the flyer/order form set out during Fellowship Hour). The Vasilopites will be distributed on Saturday, December 28 (from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm) in the Fellowship Hall.
Giving Tree/Mortgage Burning Campaign: byGod’s Graceour parish plans to be mortgage free by 2020- you can help to make it happen! Various giving levels are available: you can leaf your donation, or show your love - donate a dove… be the first on your block to donate a rock…be a hunk and give a tree trunk! You can memorialize your loved one by donating to the Giving Tree and including a scriptural message. Contact Fr. Bill at 201 652 4774 ext. 12 or frbill@stnicholasnj.org
Kali Parea: Kali Parea (the seniors of Saint Nicholas) invite you to their Christmas Luncheon, Friday, December 27, 2019 - 12 Noon Primo Amore Bistro, 235 Diamond Ave., Hawthorne, N.J. $25.00 includes an appetizer, a choice of 4 entrees, coffee, tea non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert. Kindly respond and send your check made out to Kali Parea-St. Nicholas to Mr. Bill Milcos, 2A Ward St., Suffern, NY 10901-6812. Thank you. We wish you Peace and Joy as you welcome Christmas and the New Year 2020.