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! The call for Holy Communion (Eucharist) is the highest point of the Divine Liturgy. Please comply with the ushers’ instructions. Patience until ushers directs you out of the pews. “All things are done in proper order.” – Saint Paul
Memorials: A 40 day memorial for Mihail Spiridakis, beloved husband of Dimitra, father of Nikolaos and his wife Michelle, Iakovos and Ioannis. Adored grandfather of Sophia, James, Michael and his wife Nikki, Kayleigh, Christina, Despoina and Dimitra. Beloved brother to John and his wife Susan; uncle to many dear family members.
A 1 year memorial for Catherine Zymaris, beloved wife of the late Michael Zymaris and mother of Christopher (the late), Maria and Jon. Beloved grandmother of Jeannine Zymaris, Michael and Janet Zymaris, William Whalen and Kristen Dagley, Michael and Grace Whalen, Catherine Zymaris and Eva Zymaris and Joe Glauber; beloved great grandmother of Jon Christopher, Josephine, Luke and Catherine Ann.
A 1 one year memorial for Eva Manuel, beloved spouse of the late Bill Manuel; loving mother of Cleo and Roger Krueger, Eugenia Manuel and Jon Zymaris. Beloved grandmother of Alexander Krueger and Myra Blake, Stefan Krueger, Catherine Zymaris and Eva Zymaris and Joe Glauber, Dean Krueger and Zoe Krueger; great grandmother of Fauna. Adored Yiayia, Thea and Nouna to all.
A 1 year memorial for Ann Costakis, beloved cousin of Katie Papoutsakis, Ioanna Tolios, Frances Vavloukis and Katherine Pardolios.
A 5 year memorial for Stylianos (Steve) Papoutsakis, beloved husband of Katie and father of Evangelia Papoutsakis Smith and Anna Papoutsakis Hill. Adored papou to two grandchildren.
May their memory be eternal. Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Spiridakis, the Manuel, the Zymaris and the Papoutsakis families.
Religious Education: Next Sunday, March 23rd is the Veneration of the Holy Cross. All of us will receive a flower to remind us that we are midway through Lent. Educators will discuss the importance of this special service which prepares us for the commemoration of the Crucifixion. We are reminded that throughout the period of Lent, we, the faithful, are also crucified with Christ by thinking and acting on behalf of others.
Holy Week Schedule: Available in the Narthex, parish website and parish office reception area.
FOR EVERYONE: The Healing Sacrament of Holy Confession: Fr. Bill hears private confessions during Great Lent. Holy Confession is a necessary and highly beneficial sacrament that improves our spiritual lives, soothes the soul, and intensifies our relationship with the Lord. Make your appointment by contacting Fr. Bill directly and in strict confidence at 201 652 4774 ext. 12 or frbill@stnicholasnj.org. To learn more about the holy sacrament of confession a booklet is available in the Narthex area pamphlet case.
Parish Council: meeting this Tuesday, March 18th at 7:30 p.m.
FOR CHILDREN ages 5-11: ST. NICHOLAS VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL (vcs) JUNE 23-27 on site here!
extended hours! contact fr. bill at 201 652 4774 ext. 12 or frbill@stnicholasnj.org
FOR YOUNG ADULTS & EVERYONE ELSE: Scripture Talk is a virtual/remote Bible study with a different Orthodox priest participating in the weekly discussion. Join us 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.
Lenten Services: Hierarchical Pre-Sanctified Liturgy with H.E. Met. Apostolos, Wednesday, March 19th at 5:30pm; 3rd Salutation Service, Friday, March 21st at 7:00pm. Salutation to the Theotokos service books are available in the Narthex. Books contain the Friday evening Salutation Service (Akathist Hymn) and are $18 per copy.
for everyone: The Saint Nicholas 2025 Lenten Lecture Series continues this Wednesday, March 19th at 7:30p.m. (See flyer insert) Please join us early for the Hierarchical Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts at 5:30pm wherein Met. Apostolos will preside, a Lenten meal at 6:45pm and the presentation (lecture) by His Eminence Apostolos at 7:30p.m. Contact Fr Bill for more info at frbill@stnicholasnj.org this event is sponsored by our Saint Nicholas Philoptochos!
FOR WOMEN: Philoptochos Ministry: All ladies are invited to become stewards of Philoptochos- “lovers of the poor”. Stewardship is $45/yr. and can be mailed to Tammy Spyropoulos 90 Bellgrove Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 (efstathiaspy@yahoo.com) Venmo payments are also accepted- (@STNPHILO). Your stewardship supports philanthropic work. Join us!
For Everyone: AHEPA News: Annual Greek Independence DAY FLAG Raising Ceremony. The Ahepa Ramapo Chapter 453 is proud and honored to recognize our fellow Ahepans and St. Nicholas G.O.C parishioners at the Bergen County Event this Thursday, March 20th @ 12:30pm at the Conference Center, Two Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ. The Bergen Knights from the Saint John Theologian Cathedral and Alexander Hamilton chapter from the St Athanasios communities will also be honoring members. All are welcome to celebrate the Greek Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony.
Scholarship Applications: Our local AHEPA Chapter is inviting all eligible high school seniors and/or college students to apply for a scholarship. Applications are available online at: https://ahepa453.org (click on education/scholarship). The deadline is April 30th. Other scholarships are available with different deadlines.
AHEPA Cigar Extravaganza: Save the Date: Wednesday evening May 21.
For anyone: Sharing & Caring (S&C): Monday, April 7th at 3:00pm in our conference room. Sharing and Caring is for anyone who has suffered a loss of a loved one. All discussions are discreet. Everyone is welcome!
For our Moms: Moms Helping Moms next gathering is this Friday, March 21st at 10:30A.M. In our hall. Contact Fr. Bill frbill@stnicholasnj.org or Dr. Eva Krias ekrias1@gmail.com
Feast of the Annunciation - March 25th: HierarchalGreat Vesper Services with His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of NJ will be celebrated on Monday night March 24th at the Evangelismos (Annunciation) Church in Jersey City at 6:00pm. Orthros & Divine Liturgy here at Saint Nicholas on Tuesday, March 25th beginning at 9:00am. Chronia Polla (Many Years) to all who celebrate.
For Everyone: GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: We will be marching in the Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, March 30th in NYC. Greek School, GOYA, Religious Education, Philoptochos, AHEPA, DOP and all of our church ministries are expected & encouraged to march and represent our wonderful St. Nicholas Community. There will be a free bus leaving from church after Divine Liturgy, and the bus will bring us back to the church after we march. Everyone is welcome to attend in unity to celebrate and honor our Greek Orthodox faith, heritage, and culture. Please email Tammy Spyropoulos.
For Spiritual growth : Your fulfilled 2025 stewardship offering pledge provides the majority of financial resources for our parish ministries and enables us to gather followers of Christ and to aid them on their path to grow in the grace & knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We invite you to be a steward, and join the 235 households that have already made their 2025 pledge. Pledge Cards are available in the Narthex. You can also make your 2025 pledge online by visiting our parish website https://www.stnicholasnj.org/