December 22, 2019 Sunday before the Nativity Anastasia the Great Martyr
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Orthros: 9:00A.M.
Epistle: Hebrews: 11:9-10, 32-40 (pg. 1366-67)
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Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.
Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25 (pg.1147)
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Acolytes: Paul Nonas, Andrew Skoufis, Kirk Simeonidis, Vassili Salvemini, Luke Gnospelius, Christos Schmarge
Ushers: Michael Kalliotzis, Ted Milyadis, John Peters
Narthex: John Psomas, Angelo Lefer, Angela Phillips
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Epistle Reader: Presvytera Sophia
Greeter: The Chris Nonas Family
Fellowship Hour: AHEPA
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Memorial: A 3 year memorial for Nicholas Kalonturos, beloved husband of Aphrodite, father of James, George, Melissa and her husband George and Christina and her husband Curtis. Adored grandfather of Toni Nicole, Christopher, Nikolas, Zachary and Zoe. May his memory be eternal.
Choir Service Honorees: today the eastern federation of greek orthodox church musicians of the holy metropolis of new jersey honors two young men who have given 50 years of dedicated service to the music ministry of our choir!
Arthur Chagares and George Corniotes- AXIOI! worthy!
Religious Education: Today our Annual Christmas Pageant in church immediately after worship.
Tray Collection: for the victims of the recent earthquake in albania
Office Closed: The parish office will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th and on Thursday, December 26th in observance of Christmas. Merry Christmas to all!
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 this Tuesday night. Share a cheer of eggnog with our Saint Nicholas families. Wishing everyone Merry Christmas / Καλα Χριστουγεννα!
Church Service: On Friday, December 27th we will celebrate the feast day of Saint Stephen, the Protomartyr, with Orthros at 9:00am followed by the Divine Liturgy at 10:00am. To all who celebrate Chronia Polla! (Many Years!)
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
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 TODAY 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.
Parish Re-Elections: Early Balloting Friday, January 3 11am-1pm; 4pm-7pm
and General Elections Sunday, January 5, 2020 11:45am-2pm
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.
Saint Nicholas Outreach: As a result of Saint Nicholas’ successful 2018 Fundraising activities, of which 10% is allocated for Outreach, we were able to fund one in-house ministry in 2019, St. Nicholas: Ladies Prayer Event, $1,000; in addition we are making the following donations at this time; OCMC (Ghana), $3,100; Special Olympics of NJ, $2,350; St. Michael's Home, $2,000; Spectrum for Living $1,275; St. Basil Academy, $1225; Anonymous, $1,000; Hellenic Relief Fund, $900; Wyckoff (Ambulance), $775; Hellenic College Holy Cross, $600; Orthodox Christian Fellowship, $600; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital $575; Eva's Village $475; Carl Inserra Leukemia Fund $450; Holy Protection Monastery (Aghia Skepi), $425; IOCC $400; THON $350; The NY Ronald McDonald House (Greek Division) $325; Wyckoff (Fire Dept.# 2) $275. The total outreach achieved was $18,100. Thank you Saint Nicholas parishioners.
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