Sunday Services:
Orthros: 8am Liturgy: 9am
Weekday Services: (unless otherwise noted)
Orthros: 8am Liturgy: 9am
Let us honor Holy Barbara; for she broke the snares of the enemy, and by her sanctity escaped from them like a bird, by the help and defense of the cross.
Βαρβάραν την Αγίαν τιμήσωμεν, εχθρού γαρ τας παγίδας συνέτριψε, και ως στρουθίον ερρύσθη εξ αυτών, βοηθεία και όπλω του Σταυρού η πάνσεμνος.
(Varvaran tin Aghian timisomen, ehthrou gad tas pagidas sinetripse, ke os strouthion eristhi ex’avton, voithia ke oplo tou Stavrou I pansemnos.)
As mentioned in the account concerning Saint Demetrius (October 26), this Saint contested during the reign of Maximian, in the year 290.
The Feast of the Protection commemorates the appearance of the most holy Theotokos in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in the tenth century, as recorded in the life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ's sake. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, Epiphanius, the friend of Saint Andrew, through the Saint's prayers, beheld the Virgin Mary above the faithful and spreading out her veil over them, signifying her unceasing protection of all Christians. Because of this we keep a yearly feast of gratitude, imploring our Lady never to cease sheltering us in her mighty prayers.
The Feast is celebrated on October 1. In the 1950s, the Church of Greece began to observe the Feast on October 28.
Christmas Services
Dec 24: Orthros and Great Hours 8am
Dec 24: Great Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Wednesday 7pm
Dec 25: Orthros and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 8am
Epiphany Services
Jan 3: Orthros and Great Hours 8am
Jan 5: Orthros, Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and Great Agiasmos 8am
Jan 6: Orthros, Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great and Great Agiasmos 8am
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Father Paul wishes to invite any interested young man, from the age of 8 through high school to contact him directly if he desires to serve in the Altar for this coming year. Parents should let Fr. Paul or the church office know about signing up their interested son for this special ministry. Serving at the Altar is indeed a great blessing and it belongs to those who are serious in their commitment.
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Our Metropolis of New Jersey has an organized Young Adult League. Please consider joining this group. They can be found both on Facebook and Instagram at NNJYAL.
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Hardly anyone carries cash today, but we ALL have credit cards!
Conveniently located in the Narthex is a Kiosk that is programmed and
user friendly for you to contribute to Trays, Candles, Stewardship,
Sunday School, Greek School & Dance as well as simply donating using your
credit card!
Ask any Parish Council Member for assistance or if you have any questions!
Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.
Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56
At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.
Today, October 27
7th Sunday of Luke
Family Worship Sunday
Memorial
Peter Marousis 40 Day
Nicholas Nichols 7 year
Zannis Raissis 9 year
Trisagion
Kalomira (Kally) Nichols
Ligeri (Lillian) Nichols
John Karakoglou
Irene Karakoglou
John
Helen
Irene
John
Irene
OXI Day Celebration
AHEPA Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour Sponsored by the Marousis and Karakoglou Families
Monday, October 28
Holy Protection of the Theotokos
Four Martyrs of Rythemnon
Orthros 8am Divine Liturgy 9am
Greek School 4:30pm
Beginners Youth Dance 5pm
Intermediate Youth Dance 7pm
GOYA Dance 7pm
Tuesday, October 29
Greek School 4:30pm
AHEPA Meeting 7pm
Wednesday, October 30
Kali Parea 11am
Friday, November 1
Saints Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries
Orthros 8am Divine Liturgy 9am
FAITH, HOPE, & JOY Meeting 6pm
Save the Date
Sunday, November 10
To all our veterans and their families, please join us to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and during coffee hour for Veterans Day recognition!!!
2024 Coat Drive
Energy HVAC Project
College Connection
Sunday School Registration
Greek Sweets Nov 2024
Kali Parea Christmas Party 2024
Veterans' Day Recognition November 10
2025 Greece Trip