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 11: Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
  • Orthros 8:30 am / Divine Liturgy 9:30 am

For a complete list of services, click here.

BAPTISM

Congratulations to Ariana and Dannton Moore on the upcoming baptism of their baby boy Keston "Luke" on Saturday, October 10. Wishing your family God's continued blessings.

CHRISMATION

On Sunday, October 11, we joyfully announce that Thomas Ferreira will be received into the Greek Orthodox Church through the Sacrament of Holy Chrismation, with Jon Eppler serving as sponsor. May God grant him and his sponsor many blessed years.

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS & DONATIONS WELCOME!

Sunday fellowship is a wonderful part of our parish life - a time to catch up with friends, welcome new faces, and enjoy fellowship together after Divine Liturgy.

Sponsoring a Sunday is a meaningful way to celebrate a special occasion, honor or remember a loved one, or simply support our parish. Your sponsorship also helps offset the cost of providing Coffee Hour each week. The sign-up sheet is on the information table outside the office or you may call the office at (908) 968-4004.

Your $50 donation covers the following:

• Bagels (cut in halves)
• Coffee/Tea
• Sugar and sugar substitutes
• Milk and/or Half and Half - non fasting days
• Non-dairy creamer (unflavored) - fasting days
• Cream cheese, butter & jelly - non fasting days
• Peanut butter, margarine & jelly - fasting days
• Serving platters, cups, plates, napkins

Please make checks payable to: St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church and write "Fellowship Hour" on the memo line.

We also happily welcome food donations to share! If you would like to bring a treat, fruit, or other favorite to add to the Coffee Hour table, we would be grateful. We simply ask that you please take any serving dishes or platters home with you afterward.

Thank you for helping us keep our fellowship space neat by disposing of your trash and folding your chairs after coffee hour. Your help is greatly appreciated! See Bulletin Insert for Coffee Hour 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, 10/11:

• GOYA Volleyball practice
• Byzantine Chant Class
• Mr & Miss GOYA Pageant

THIS WEEK:

• 10/12: Greek School and Greek Dance 
• 10/13: Parish Council Meeting
• 10/15: Women's Book Club

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• 10/18: Church Music Sunday & Sunday School Open House
• 10/24: YAL's Pumpkin Palooza
• 10/25: GOYA Fall Festival
• 11/3: Senior Parea
• 11/8: Veterans Day Program
• 11/14: Philoptochos Paint & Sip
• 11/22: Fall General Assembly

PARISH SOCIAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

As we begin the new ecclesiastical year, we would like to remind our parishioners that the Parish Council adopted a Social Media & Photography Policy on March 10, 2026 for our official Facebook and Instagram accounts and Parish website.

Photos may be taken at parish services, ministries, programs, and events for use in parish communications. Special care is taken when publishing photographs of children and youth. Minors are not identified by name without parental permission, including when receiving awards or special recognition. Parents and guardians may also request that their child not appear in parish photographs or online communications.

Videos of the Holy Mysteria (Sacraments) are not posted, and private or sensitive pastoral moments are never photographed or published.

Any parishioner may request that a photograph of themselves or their child be removed from our official platforms. Questions, concerns, or requests may be directed to the Parish Office.

Our goal is to share the vibrant life of St. Anna while respecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of our parish family.

2026 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

We have 151 Pledges totaling $229,764 and $187,665 received to date. We also have 9 families who have contributed $8,690 to date but have not submitted a stewardship card. It is important that all families complete a stewardship card to be considered a steward. Current Stewardship List and other stewardship information is posted on the bulletin board by the office. Thank you. See Bulletin Inserts for Stewardship List.

PHILOPTOCHOS:

• 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 Insert for details.

BOOKSTORE:

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

CHOIR:

• We will be celebrating National Church Music Sunday on October 18, a day parishes set aside to honor the contributions of local choir members and psaltes (cantors), who serve their parishes through the hymnology of our Orthodox Church. Please enjoy this video message from Archbishop Elpidophoros on the importance of the Church Music ministry. 

SENIOR PAREA:

• Save the date: November 3

WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB:

• We had such a great discussion during our last book club meeting that we decided to continue our study on the same book... "God’s Path to Sanity: Lessons from Ancient Holy Counselors on How to Have a Sound Mind" by Dee Pennock. If you haven't picked up a copy yet and would like to join the discussion, it is still available in the bookstore. 
• Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
• Next gathering is Thursday, October 15 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the conference room. 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 11: Adam and Eve
  October 18: St. Luke and Icons
  October 25: St. Demetrios

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

• Parents are invited to a Sunday School Open House on October 18, directly following Liturgy. Parents will visit their child's classroom, meet the teachers, and hear a brief overview of the curriculum for the year.
• Parents of our Little Blessings and Primary grade students: Children must be picked up each week immediately following Liturgy.

GOYA

• We wish our GOYAns Ali Kamnitsis and Greg Soteropoulos the best of luck today as they proudly represent St. Anna at the Mr & Miss GOYA pageant at the Hanover Manor.
• SAVE THE DATE: Our annual GOYA Fall Festival will be held on October 25 for all of our St. Anna children. More information to follow.
• GOYA SPORTS: St. Anna is being represented by our girls' volleyball team this fall! The next game will be October 18 with details to follow. We are excited to see our youth representing our community and wish them good luck on their season! If you are interested in joining, there is still time! Please contact Polyxeni at [email protected].

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

• This week, 12 of our undergraduate college students received fall care packages as a reminder that their St. Anna family is always thinking of them and praying for them. We look forward to seeing everyone back during Thanksgiving break! If you are a St. Anna steward and have a child in college who has not received a care package, please contact Maria Tattoli at [email protected].

YOUNG ADULT LEAGUE (YAL)

• St. Anna's YAL invites all YAL members to join us on Saturday, October 24, from 6:00-10:00 pm for our annual Pumpkin Palooza! Enjoy a costume competition, trivia, and other festive activities. For more information, contact [email protected]. See Bulletin Insert for details.