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.

WISHING EVERYONE A BLESSED NEW ECCLESIASTICAL YEAR!

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING SERVICES: 

• Sunday, September 6: The Miracle at Colassai of Archangel Michael
  • Orthros 8:00 am / Divine Liturgy 9:00 am*
• Tuesday, September 8: Nativity of the Theotokos
  • Orthros 9:00 am / Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

*NOTE: THIS IS THE LAST SUNDAY WITH SUMMER HOURS

For a complete list of services, click here.

MEMORIALS

• †Liberty Alfieris (14 years) - Beloved mother of Meropi Martini, son-in-law Matt, grandmother of Alyssa (Dan), Nicole, Danielle (Justin), and Louis (Christina) and 7 great grandchildren.
• †Vasiliki Hadzimichalis (2 years) - Beloved mother of Despina, Argiro and Vicki. Beloved Yiayia of 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

May their memory be eternal

Coffee Hour today will be sponsored by the Martini Family in loving memory.

FAREWELL BANQUET FOR ARCHBISHOP APOSTOLOS OF CANADA

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America invites the Faithful and Friends of the Sacred Metropolis of New Jersey to a dinner in honor of His Eminence, Archbishop Apostolos of Canada, September 8, 2026 at 5.30 pm at the Venetian, in Garfield, New Jersey. 

Tickets can only be purchased using the following link: https://givebutter.com/archbishop-apostolos-of-canada-farewell-dinner-ibbazu

MINISTRY FAIR

Mark your calendars as the new ecclesiastical year is upon us! On Sunday, September 13, our ministry leads will be available during Fellowship Hour to answer your questions and assist with registration. Come and learn about all that St. Anna has to offer! All children must be registered and any applicable fees paid before participating in a ministry.

UNIVERSAL YOUTH MINISTRY REGISTRATION: OPEN!

Fall youth ministry registration is underway. Please complete our new Universal Youth Ministry Registration Form for the 2026/2027 ministry year. We encourage all to use the online form but if you prefer to complete a hard copy form, copies will be available during the Ministry Fair on Sept. 13.

Families only need to complete ONE form per child and indicate which ministries they plan to participate in, including Sunday School, Little Blessings, GOYA, Junior Greek Dance, and Senior Greek Dance. (Please note that Greek School registration will continue to be handled separately.)

Our goal is to have all students registered BEFORE ministries begin in the fall, so we encourage families to submit their forms as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us prepare for another wonderful year of faith, fellowship, and learning at St. Anna!

Register Here

PARISH DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS DUE SEPT. 27 (Don't be left out)

UPDATE: 63 out of 144 stewards have responded. 44% response rate. 3 1/2 weeks to go..

It’s time to update our parish directory! Submissions are due no later than September 27.

The goal is to have ALL parishioners complete the Parish Directory Google Form (or a hard copy form available at church). This will allow us to electronically update our parish records and then compile and print a new Parish Directory for everyone.

Your participation will help us ensure that our contact information is accurate and that our parish community stays well connected. 

Link to Parish Directory form

TODAY, 9/6:

• Sunday School Teacher Orientation
• Byzantine Chant Class

THIS WEEK:

• 9/13: Ministry Fair, Choir Rehearsal, Philoptochos Board Meeting, YAL Fall Kick-off Meeting

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• 9/17: Women's Book Club
• 9/19: Monastery Trip 
• 9/27: First Day of Sunday School & Philoptochos General Membership meeting

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES:

LITTLE BLESSINGS

• Please join us for our first day back on September 27! We look forward to seeing all our old and new friends!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

• Welcome back to an exciting new year of Sunday School! A very warm welcome to our new Sunday School Director, Meropi Martini, as well as our new teachers joining the team this year. We also extend our deep gratitude and welcome back to our returning teachers whose continued dedication blesses our children week after week.
• Sunday School classes resume on September 27, following Communion. 
• Our 2026-27 Sunday School staff is as follows:
  • Little Blessings: Lucy Pavlow, Sofia Szymborski
  • Primary Grades: Meropi Martini, Liz Sideris
  • Middle School: Marianna Bunce, Paul Costalas
  • High School: Nicole Martini, Breanne Fiber
  • Administrative Aide: Paul Vespa
  • Sunday School Director: Meropi Martini

YAL

• Curious about YAL? Come check us out at the Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 13! Stop by our table to learn more about who we are, meet some of our members, and see what we have planned for the year ahead. We’ll also be participating in YAL Leadership Sunday, with our members helping throughout the day, and holding our bi-monthly meeting after coffee hour. Whether you’re new to YAL or have been around for a while, we’d love to see you! 

PHILOPTOCHOS:

• "Fall into giving” - Philoptochos will be collecting personal care items for the food pantry. Shampoo, deodorant, combs/brushes, feminine hygiene products, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, etc. Thank you for helping our Community in need.
• Sept. 13: Philoptochos Board Meeting
• Please join us for our General Membership Meeting Sept. 27 after Liturgy, in the middle classroom.

BOOKSTORE:

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

CHOIR:

• The Choir will return on Sept. 20. A rehearsal is planned for Sunday, Sept. 13 after church. New members are welcome. You do not need to read Greek to participate . We offer mentoring for youth 9 yrs old and up. Contact Choir Director Diana Grina if interested. 

WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB: