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: 

• Sunday, October 25: Sixth Sunday of Luke
  • Orthros 8:30 am / Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
• Monday, October 26: Feast of St. Demetrios
  • Orthros 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

For a complete list of services, click here.

You are cordially invited to the Enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of New Jersey on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 am. ΑΞΙΟΣ. The Enthronement will take place at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian in Tenafly, NJ. A reception will follow for all to enjoy. See Bulletin Insert.

NATIVITY CHANT PROGRAM

Starting Sunday, November 1, our Protopsalti, Jordan Zanetis, will be offering a six-week chant program focused on the hymns of the Nativity and the story behind them. The classes will be held after coffee hour from November 1 - December 13 (no class on November 29). All are welcome to attend. See Bulletin Inserts for flyer.

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

On November 8, following the Divine Liturgy, St. Anna will be honoring our Veterans who served their country with courage, honor and strength. Please join us for this program in the church hall and thank our Veterans for their service. Coffee hour will be served in their honor. 

All Veterans: 
1. If you are new to St. Anna, please notify us as soon as possible, at [email protected], of your branch of the military and years served so that you can be acknowledged during the ceremony. 
2. RSVP: By November 1, please confirm your attendance plans for the Veterans Day program. Pews for veterans and their families will be reserved for your place of honor. Please reply to Jon Eppler at [email protected].

We also invite parishioners to share a photo of a deceased veteran from your family. Photos will be displayed during our Veterans Day Program as we remember and honor their service as well. You may bring your photos to the church office any Sunday up until November 8. Please include a note with the Veteran's name, branch of service, and relationship to your family for the display table.

TODAY, 10/25:

• GOYA Fall Festival
• Byzantine Chant Class
• Philoptochos Executive Board meeting

THIS WEEK:

• 10/26: Greek School and Greek Dance
• 10/28: Volleyball practice

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• 11/1: Nativity Chant classes begin, Volleyball game at Home
• 11/3: Senior Parea
• 11/8: Veterans Day Program
• 11/14: Philoptochos Paint & Sip
• 11/15: Last day to order Thanksgiving baked goods
• 11/19: Women's Book Club
• 11/22: Fall General Assembly

PHILOPTOCHOS:

• Thanksgiving Bake Sale: We have started taking orders for the Philoptochos Thanksgiving Bake Sale. Please see Popi, or a board member, at the Philoptochos table to place your order for the delicious treats. Last day to order is Sunday, November 15. Pick up of Thanksgiving treats is on Sunday, November 22. Thank you for your support!
• Thankful hearts, giving hands.. Help fill our food pantry this Thanksgiving. Items in need are: stuffing, cranberry sauce,  gravy, salad dressing, tea, coffee, and canned fruits. This collection will end on November 15 to prepare for the holiday. (Collection bin is next to the fellowship hall.)
• Our 4th Annual Paint & Sip is on the way! Join us on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm, for a fun evening of food, drinks, silent auction items, and painting. Reserve your tickets at the Philoptochos table TODAY! See the Bulletin Inserts for details.

BOOKSTORE:

• Come visit the Bookstore today and browse our newest selection of books, icons, and other gift items. Questions? See Angela Ferreira. 

SENIOR PAREA:

• Save the date: November 3

WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB:

• Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
• 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.
• Questions? See Angela Ferreira. 

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES:

GREEK SCHOOL

• We are all excited for an amazing school year! There is still time to register your children. For more information, please contact Maria Sfondouris at [email protected] with questions or additional information about our Greek School Program. 

LITTLE BLESSINGS

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

  October 25: St. Demetrios

GOYA

• All children in Grades K-6 are invited to our Annual GOYA Fall Festival to be held TODAY Sunday, October 25 from 12:00-2:00 PM. Please RSVP to Larisa Trumpy by October 23 at [email protected]. Come dressed in a costume of festive attire. Snacks and drinks will be provided. See Bulletin Inserts.
• GOYA SPORTS: St. Anna is being represented by our girls' volleyball team this fall! The third game will be Sunday, November 1 AT HOME vs St. George Trenton. We would love to have the community stay and cheer our team on! If you have a GOYAN interested in joining the team, there is still time. Please contact Polyxeni at [email protected]. See Bulletin Inserts for flyer.

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.