WELCOME!  If you are a visitor or a guest, please let us know by completing a welcome card. Also, please join us next door for the fellowship hour.

We are happy to have you with us!

Please Be Mindful OF CHURCH Etiquette:   Our Orthodox worship services consist of reverent moments where your movement in the Nave will be suspended or minimized.  At certain moments in the worship service, you may be asked by an Usher to wait to be seated.  Patience is a valued virtue.

The call for Holy Communion (Eucharist) is the highest point of the Divine Liturgy.  Please comply with the ushers’ instructions. Wait until ushers direct you out of the pews.  “All things are done in proper order.” – St. Paul

Memorials: A 40 day memorial for Helen Thomas, beloved wife of the late James, cherished mother of Sammy and his wife Demi and Athena and her husband Randy. Adored grandmother of Eleni Philliou and her husband Demetrios and Sophia Lara and her husband Michael. Great grandmother to Penelope and Violet.  

A 1 year memorial for Margarita Drivas, beloved mother to Penny Drivas and adored yiayia to Margarita Triantafilou Imbarrato (Michael).

A 3 year memorial for Andronike Calivas, beloved mother of Demmy and Harry.  Beloved grandmother of Vasilios, David and Michael. Beloved sister and aunt to many dear family members.

May their memory be eternal.

Religious Education: Religious Education classes immediately following Holy Communion. All are welcome. If you have registered your children contact Demi Thomas at [email protected].  If you wish to teach contact Fr Bill at 201 652 4774 ext. 12!

GOYA-Youth Sunday: Today is Youth Sunday, a day our young people recommit to Christ and His Church.  Our GOYAns are participating in all aspects of worship including ushering, greeting people, proclaiming the Epistle, singing in the choir, and helping to serve at the wonderful Fellowship Hour for all to enjoy!  In addition, our new GOYA Officers/Ministers will take the Oath of Office.  Congratulations to our GOYA President: Vassilios Salvemini; Vice President: Darin Nonas; Ministry Directors for Diakonia: Lola Halkias and Niko Shizas; Stewardship Director: James Gougousis; Recording Secretary: Alex Christakos; Corresponding Secretary: Maria Papson; Media Liaisons: Kyra Nonas and Evie Romnios; Sports Liaison: Yianni Raftopoulos. 

Ladies Philoptochos: officers will take oath of office today Caroline Kalliotzis President; Demi Thomas Past President; Rosemary Megariotis Vice President; Ariadne Krassas Treasurer; Renate Lainis Past Treasurer; Stafford Patentas Corresponding Secretary; Andrea Petronio Recording Secretary;

Tammy Spyropoulos Membership/Stewardship; Roseanne Psomas Newsletter Coordinator/Fundraising;

Chrissie Toskos Fundraising; Peggy Goulet Outreach; Alexandra Pflager Holy Week; Aggie Tsadilas Baking; Angelica Tselepis Lenten Lecture Coordinator and Angela Phillips

Scripture Talk Bible Study Ministry:Scripture Talk is a virtual/remote Bible study with a different Orthodox priest participating in the weekly discussion. Held every Tuesday, 7-8pm EST, on Zoom.

Currently discussing the Gospel of Matthew. Visit www.ScriptureUnveiled.com for the Zoom meeting information. All who seek are welcome, no commitment needed, and participants are free to simply listen or to participate.

Modern Conversational Greek Classes for Adults Have Begun!
To inquire contact Dr. Eliana or Evva at [email protected]  to pay for classes, go to ahepa453.org membership-AHEPA Ramapo Chapter #453 Next class is this Thursday October 31 at 6:30pm!

Worship Service: On Friday, November 1^st, we will celebrate the feast day of Saints Kosmas and Damianos. Orthros starts at 9:00am and Divine Liturgy at 10:00am. To all who celebrate, Many Years (Chronia Polla)!

Wreath Sale: The Daughters of Penelope are selling fresh balsam fir Christmas Wreaths until December 7^th.

These low-priced wreaths make great gifts, can be shipped anywhere in the US and will be delivered in time to decorate your home for the Christmas holiday. Please visit the website GiftitForward.com to place your order. 
Enter fundraising code:  DOPAGANJ001

Annual Women’s Conference: this Saturday, November 2, 2024. This year’s theme is “HOPE”, which is so desperately needed in our present times!  Women of all ages are welcome to this FREE EVENT, from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Join us and be Inspired, Encouraged and Uplifted by heartfelt testimony, songs and amazing fellowship!  A complimentary lunch is served, so please invite your family, friends, and community members to join us.  All are welcome!  To register, RSVP by text, phone or email to Irene Ayvas at 201-803-2307 or [email protected]

Center for Food Action Always Needs: Supermarket Gift Cards, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Canned Meat, Tuna & Beans, White & Brown Rice, Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce, Hearty Soups/Low Sodium Soups, Canned Fruit & Vegetables, Low Sugar Cereal, 100% Juice, Coffee, Diapers-sizes 2, 3, & 4, Infant Formula & Baby Food, Ensure or Similar Nutritional Drink, Dental Hygiene Products and Toilet paper. A collection basket is placed under the community bulletin board. Thank you for your support!

2025 Stewardship Campaign:  Please mark Sunday, November 17^th on your calendar for our annual Stewardship Sunday, where we will hear personal testimony on the powerful impact our Lord has had on the lives of our parishioners.  Our annual stewardship pledges are the largest source of funding for St. Nicholas Church, and your offering enables our church to carry out Her mission to bring Christ and Orthodoxy into the lives and hearts of all She serves.
The 2025 Stewardship package will be delivered in early November.  Please plan to bring in your completed pledge cards with you on Stewardship Sunday or mail them into our offices at your convenience.  We thank you for all your support.  Praise the Lord for He fills hearts with the love of His Church!