TODAY we are blessed with two Chrismations into the Orthodox faith, Tanya Kouretas (taking the name Elizabeth) and Richard Wolfe (taking the name Gabriel). Congratulations to both of them and their families!
TODAY Fellowship Hour is sponsored by Efthimia (Mimitsa) Balios in memory of her late husband, Ioannis (John) Balios.
TODAY please join us for the Spring General Assembly following Church Services.
We congratulate our St Anna Greek School and Sunday School for two wonderful programs last Sunday. The Greek School worked very hard put on a lively show in honor of Greek Independence Day. We commend both the students and the teachers.
Congratulations to the participants of the St John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival, who did a wonderful job sharing their beliefs about their faith and the Church. We would also like to thank the judges who donated their time and talent for this inspirational event.
ALL INVITED!! The St. Anna Paschal Lamb Roast is scheduled for 12:30 pm to 5 pm on Easter Sunday. All need to contact Fay Vespa (faysvespa@gmail.com) who is sending out a sign up list for additional food items that are needed to supplement the roast. The Agape Vespers Service on Easter Sunday has a revised start time of 11:30 am. If anyone is interested in heading up the Easter Egg Hunt for our youth, please see Fr. Anastasios today. Thank you.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Monday, April 3: Great Compline Service, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 5: 9th Hour followed by Presanctified Liturgy, 6 pm
Thursday, April 6: Great Compline Service, 6 to 7 pm
Friday, April 7: 9th Hour followed by Presanctified Liturgy, 9 am
Holy Week Schedule
Saturday, April 8: Lazarus Saturday. Orthros 9 am, Divine Liturgy 10 am.
Sunday, April 9: Palm Sunday. Orthros 8:15 am, Divine Liturgy 9:15 am.
Palm Sunday Luncheon Fundraiser to follow.
Bridegroom Service. 7 pm
Holy Monday, April 10: Presanctified Liturgy. 9 am
Bridegroom Service. 7 pm.
Holy Tuesday, April 11: Presanctified Liturgy. 9 am.
Bridegroom Service. 7 pm.
Holy Wed., April 12: Presanctified Liturgy. 9 am.
Holy Unction. 4 pm and 7 pm (please attend one)
Holy Thursday, April 13: Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil. 9 am
Holy Passion Service. 7 pm.
Holy Friday, April 14: Royal Hours. 9 am
Apokathelosis Service (Descent of Christ from the Cross) 3 pm.
Lamentations Service. 7 pm.
Holy Saturday, April 15: Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great. 9 am.
Resurrection Services: Orthros and Liturgy. 11:15 pm.
Easter Sunday, April 16: Agape Vespers Service. 11:30 am.
Byzantine Music Workshop and Choir
Meetings are usually on Saturdays following Liturgy. For confirmation, please contact our cantor Stathis directly or through email (stathisleon@gmail.com) with subject matter "Byzantine Choir.
Junior Greek Dance: Practice TODAY following Church services.
Philoptochos News: General Member Meeting – TODAY - brief member meeting to vote on 2017 budget and Philoptochos Honoree for Clergy/Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Convention. Please meet in the Sunday School Grade 3-4 Classroom at 11:15 am before the General Assembly meeting.
Saturday of Lazarus: Please join fellow parishioners in the making of palm crosses in the Community Center following Church services. A Lenten lunch will be provided.
YiaYia's Attic Saturday, May 20, 8 am - 1 pm. Please consider donating used clothing, household items, children's toys, and odds and ends that can help us raise monies for Philoptochos charities. Donations can be dropped off starting Sunday, April 30. Contact: Margaret Panageas
Easter Bread: Tsourekia available for pick-up next Sunday, April 9 (Palm Sunday).
PC Corner: Palm Sunday Luncheon next Sunday April 9: $12 for adults and any children who order the fish plate (other children option spaghetti for $5). Register at Fellowship Hour.
Remember we need additional GOYA Advisors and HOPE & JOY advisor. St Anna GOYA is one of the most vibrant programs of our Community and needs advisors to work with our Youth. Please consider and see Father Anastasios if you can help.
"Destiny Fulfilled" Appreciation Celebration May 7 - Update
Invitations have been distributed either in person or through paper mail. Please check that you have received yours. Approximately 450 invitations have gone out. It is very important to confirm your attendance and your table party so that food preparations can be made. If you know with whom you would like to sit, such as another parish family, please indicate their names on the back of the response card. This will help with seating arrangements.
We need responses by April 22. Responses should be mailed as envelope indicates to Cathy Sakellos.
Any questions, or if have not received your invite, please contact Diana Grina dianakg2003@yahoo.com
Education Meeting on Sunday, April 30 after Church services. This meeting is for all families with children to ensure that we understand your expectations for our Educational programs, the Greek School program in particular. We appreciate your ideas to improve our programs and increase participation.
Spring Wine-n-Dine: Theme: Inspirations from the Mediterranean. The evening will be dedicated to exploring new white and red wines from Spain, Italy and Greece complimented by a variety of Mediterranean inspired food pairings served reception style (flyer uploaded to e-bulletin)
Date and time: Saturday, June 3 at 6:30 pm
Where: Parishioners Penny and Rich Wolfe residence (12 Eyring Road, Hillsborough, NJ)
Cost: $75 per person. Payments received by Christi Staikos or can be mailed to her at
43 Fox Grape Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822.
Unique opportunity to see our parish youth perform and support the purchase of new Greek Dance costumes! Come to AP Motion Dance Company's Spring Gala 2017 and see the classical ballet Paquita and other works. Our own Stefania Ferreira is starring as Paquita, Elena Andriopoulos as a soloist, and Anastasia Sutherland as a Jr. Corps member. Stefania and Elena also have original pieces of choreography that are presented in the 2nd Act. Ask Joanna Andriopoulos or Angela Ferreira for a coupon that will donate 20% back to the St Anna Greek Dance costume fund from your ticket purchases! Tickets online at www.tututix.com/apmotiondance for $18 or $22 at the door.
Fellowship Hour sponsors needed! Please sign up outside the Church office, or contact Dr. Nikolaos Kritharis at nikolaos.kritharis.dmd@gmail.com or 201-572-3420.