2020 Donor statements have been emailed to those with emails on file, please email Treasurer@StAnnaGOC.org if you have any questions or did not receive your statement. Hard copies will be mailed to the remaining donors in the next week.
STEWARDSHIP: Stewardship is the sharing of the talents and treasures that God has provided for us. An Orthodox Christian Steward is an active participant in the life of the Church. The parish encourages all who accept the Orthodox Faith to become practicing Stewards.
2021 Stewardship Status: we have 74 Pledges totaling $92,875 for an average of $1,255 and $39,321 received to date. We also have 9 families who have contributed $5,135 to date but have not submitted a stewardship card. It is important that all families complete a stewardship card to be considered a steward.
We need everyone’s participation to exceed this year’s stewardship pledge target of $190,000. If the remaining 93, 2020 stewards give at the same level as last year we could exceed our budget and reach a record high number of stewards. If you have not done so already, we ask that you prayerfully consider your stewardship commitment and submit a 2021 pledge card as soon as you can. “…Remember a rich man is not one who has much, but one who gives much….."
GYRO BUFFET TO GO! PICK-UP TIMES ON SUNDAY EXTENDED TO 6 PM.
Thank you to everyone for your support for our Gyro Buffet To Go! fundraiser.
As of 12 PM on Saturday, Feb. 6, The Weather Channel forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow on Sunday, tapering off at about 3 PM. If you need to postpone your pick-up time to 4 or 5 or even 6 PM please let us know. (Last pick-ups extended to 6 pm) All food preparation will take place on Sunday after church for same-day pickups.
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The Falling Asleep of Mr. Jose Da Silva Ferreira
With great sadness, but with hope in the resurrection of all, we convey the news that the father of Jorge Ferreira, Mr. Jose Da Silva Ferreira, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, February 5, after suffering a massive stroke.
Here is a note from the family:
The wake will be this Tuesday, February 9th from 5 to 8 pm at Buyus Funeral Home, 426 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ. 07105. In lieu of flowers, we will be requesting Mass cards to be offered in Portugal or donations can be made to St. Anna in his memory.
Our condolences go out to the entire Ferreira family at this challenging time.
May his memory be eternal!