Welcome Visitors

We extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors and newcomers - may you feel at home as you worship with us. Please join us for fellowship hour following the Divine Liturgy. Take a moment to sign our guest book in the Narthex so we can stay in touch and share more about the parish life at St. Anna.

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING SERVICES: 

• Saturday, November 14: Philip the Apostle & Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessaloniki
  • Orthros 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
• Sunday, November 15: 8th Sunday of Luke (Nativity Fast Begins)
  • Orthros 8:30 am / Divine Liturgy 9:30 am

For a complete list of services, click here.

MEMORIAL

†Panagiotis Rigas (4 years) 

Loving son of Ted and Mary, brother to Emmanuel (Irene) and Kiki (Michael) Manteo, and uncle to Marissa, Teddy, Anna Maria, Elisabetta, Paul, and Daphne

May his memory be eternal.

Coffee hour today will be sponsored by the family in memorium.

CHRISMATION

We joyfully announce that Logan Campbell will be received into the Greek Orthodox Church through the Sacrament of Holy Chrismation TODAY, November 15, with Yanni Diamantis serving as sponsor. May God grant him and his sponsor many blessed years.

FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Our Parish Council cordially invites all St. Anna parishioners to attend our Fall General Assembly Meeting on Sunday, November 22, immediately following Divine Liturgy.

Please join us as we reflect on the many wonderful accomplishments of our parish over the past year and look ahead to the exciting plans and initiatives that will continue to strengthen and enrich our St. Anna community.

Your presence and participation are valued as we work together in faith, fellowship, and unity toward a bright future for our beloved parish.

We look forward to seeing you there!

ARCHON SUNDAY

Each year, the Archons celebrate Archon Sunday as close as possible to November 30, the feast of St. Andrew. On November 22, our very own Archon Mr. Michael Missios will be making a brief presentation to the parish following the Divine Liturgy. He will explain to us the function and purpose of the Archons and explain the role of the Order of St. Andrew in supporting and protecting our Holy Patriarchate in Constantinople. We look forward to Michael's informational presentation and thank him for his commitment to protecting the future of our mother church.  Please see Bulletin Inserts for additional information on the Order of St. Andrew.

PC ELECTIONS

Please mark your calendars: PC Elections will take place on Sunday, December 6. In case of inclement weather, December 13 will be the snow date. 

TODAY, 11/15:

• YAL Leadership Sunday & meeting
• Jr. Greek Dance practice
• Nativity Chant class
• Philoptochos Board meeting
• Philoptochos Bake Sale, Christmas Card Sale & Giving Tree

THIS WEEK:

• 11/16: Greek School and Greek Dance
• 11/18: Volleyball practice
• 11/19: Women's Book Club
• 11/21: YAL Friendsgiving

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• 11/22: Archon Sunday presentation & Fall General Assembly 
• 11/29: Christmas Tree Lighting & Party
• 12/1: Senior Parea Christmas Party
• 12/6: Stewardship Sunday & PC Elections

PHILOPTOCHOS:

• 4th Annual Paint & Sip: Please join us on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 - 10:00 PM, for a fun evening of food, drinks, silent auction items, and painting. See the Bulletin Inserts for details.
• Thank you to all for your generous Thanksgiving food pantry donations. Our food donation totalled over 250 lbs!
• The beautiful tradition of our Community Christmas Card is back! Stop by the Philoptochos table to complete a form, or mail in your completed form so that your family can be included on this joyous card to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Please submit your form by November 29 to ensure your family's name is included before the card goes to print. Please see the attached letter in the Bulletin Inserts.
• Vasilopita sales: Orders for vasilopites will be accepted each Sunday during Coffee Hour, beginning November 15 through December 6.  Contact Arge Mardakis. See Bulletin Inserts for additional details.
• Thanksgiving Bake Sale: Last day to place orders is November 15. Order pick-up is November 22.
• Philanthropy & Outreach:
  • Christmas Giving Tree: Stop by the Christmas Giving Tree in the church vestibule and pick a tag to help families of SAFE and Family Promise of Hunterdon County. Items may be placed in the collection box unwrapped. (box will be outside of the gym) November 15 - December 15

BOOKSTORE:

• Come visit the Bookstore. Christmas is around the corner and we have an extensive gift selection! Questions? See Angela Ferreira

  November recommendations:
  *For children: "H" is for Holy 
  *For teens/young adults:  "A Tiny Step Away from Deepest Faith: Teenager's Search for Meaning" 
  *For adults: "Wounded by Love" (St. Porphyrios) 

SENIOR PAREA

• SAVE THE DATE for our Christmas Party on December 1.

WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB:

• Next gathering is Thursday, November 19 from 6:00-8:00 PM in the conference room.
• We are reading our first book about a contemporary modern female saint, St. Maria of Paris. The book is entitled "Mother Maria Skobtsova: Essential Writings". Copies are available in the bookstore.
• Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Questions? See Angela Ferreira. 

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES:

GREEK SCHOOL

• It is not too late to register your children for Greek School. For more information about our Greek School program, please contact Maria Sfondouris at [email protected].

LITTLE BLESSINGS

• Please join us every Sunday after receiving Holy Communion for our weekly session!

  November 15: The Iconostasion
  November 22: Giving Thanks to God
  November 29: No Class. We will resume classes December 6.

JUNIOR GREEK DANCE

• There will be practice TODAY after Sunday School, from 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM.

YOUNG ADULT LEAGUE (YAL)

• The YALs of St. Anna, St. Demetrios Union, St. George Clifton, and St. John the Theologian are teaming up with the NJ Hellenic Federation to bring you a Young Adult Glendi on Friday, November 13 from 7:00 PM-12:00 AM! Scan the QR code on the flyer to get your tickets now! See Bulletin Inserts for flyer.
• November 15 is Young Adult Leadership Sunday! After Liturgy, join us in the middle classroom for our bi-monthly meeting.
• We are having our annual Friendsgiving potluck on Saturday, November 21 from 5:00 PM –9:00 PM! YAL members are invited to join for an evening of good food and friendly volleyball competition. The more the merrier, so please spread the word! For more information on what to bring for the potluck, reach out to Steven Tattoli at [email protected].

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)

• SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Youth Ministry Christmas Party on November 29, during fellowship hour. Join us for pictures with Santa, Christmas tree lighting, crafts, caroling, and more. Please RSVP to [email protected]. See Bulletin Inserts for flyer.