CHRISTOS ANESTI!
Orthodox Christians greet each other with this joyous greeting “Christ is Risen” and the response is “Truly He has Risen”. Also, for forty days, we do not kneel during our worship, as kneeling is a symbol of penitence, whereas, standing is the sign of Christ’s victory and joy in our midst.

MEMORIAL: Today we observe the following:
A 9 year memorial for Vasiliki Gikas, beloved wife of Nondas and mother of Katina and Georgia.
A 6 year Trisagion for Gus Nickles, beloved husband to Dita Nickles, father to Donna, Julie and Steve and his wife Debbie. Grandfather of Michael, Stephanie, Ashley, Christine, Dean, Alex, Kali and Greg.
Eternal be their memory eternal be their rest.

METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY CLERGY LAITY CONGRESS – Metropolitan Evangelos has called for the annual Clergy Laity Congress of our Metropolis at the Venetian for tomorrow and Tuesday, May 5. In addition to the regular business of the Metropolis there will be an honorees’ banquet held tomorrow night in which four parishioners from each parish in north Jersey are recognized. One steward, one Philoptochos representative, one Goya representative and one member from our office staff.. Our honorees are: Dr. James Coromilas, Margaret Kolovos, Nicholas Kominos and Sue Voulgaris – congratulations to all. Fr Jim and Dino Aletras will be representing our parish at this conference.

KALI PAREA: will meet at noon on Tuesday, May 5th. A picnic luncheon of hamburgers, hot dogs and salads will be served. Dr. Elaine Alicakos will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome.

AHEPA – 6TH ANNUAL “CIGAR EXTRAVAGANZA”
This year this major fund raising event will be held on May 13th at Season’s in Washington Township. Please join us in continuing the success of this fund raiser which over the last 5 years has raised over $100,000 which has benefited the St. Nicholas Education and Facilities Program. Ticket donations are $140; and Ad Journal flyers will be available at the church hall.

CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION: The Center for Food Action is an ongoing ministry sponsored by St. Nicholas. Please do not forget the needy. A basket has been placed in the Parish Center of our church for your donations.

ST. NICHOLAS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC: The date is Monday, June 15th at High Mountain Golf Club, 845 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ. We are looking for volunteers that are interested in assisting with our event. For further information, please contact Van Seretis 201-615-2557, Chris Pappas 201-444-6860 or Ann Issackedes 201-986-1451.


FLEA MARKET NEWS:
We are starting our collections for our Saint Nicholas Flea Market. Please bring us your new and used items. We are accepting household items, books, toys, costume jewelry, small furniture, frames, small appliances, etc. Please make sure all items are clean and in working condition.
PLEASE NO COMPUTERS, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, CLOTHES, SHOES, AND TELEVISIONS.
Please drop off items in Class Room #15, Father Jim’s old Office.
Ps. Keep a look out for our weekly sales in the Parish Center.
Any questions, please call Angela Hajiyerou W: 201-342-5445 H: 201-995-0928 C: 201-873-1553
Rachel Christodulou C: 201-694-0214

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2009: Vacation Bible School is looking for some adult volunteers to join us for our annual summer. Please contact Valerie Vittas at 973-839-4609 or at valv@optonline.net

MISSION TRIP TO GUATEMALA!
Do you believe in miracles? Witness and be a part of your faith in action. Join the Wyckoff, NJ Mission trip to the Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage, Guatemala City, Guatemala in October 2009. “We tell missionaries who come to the Hogar to let the children love them. This creates a little opening in their hearts. Because the missionaries are Orthodox like they are, the children see them as safe. The children need to be loved”. Madre Ines, Abbess. Your mission is to spend time with them, listen and laugh with them, pray with them and feel the miracle of love. To join the missionary team, contact Georgia Lipane @ 201-906-4622 or glipane@speakeasy.net. More info will follow. Visit them at www.hogarrafaelayau.org

SONS OF PERICLES:
Over the weekend of May 8-10, 2009 our Wyckoff, NJ Sons of Pericles Patritha Chapter #317 will be hosting the Sons 4th Annual East Coast Basketball Tournament. Teams are expected to come from several different states. Proceeds from the tournament and events will go to the AHEPA Cooley's Anemia Foundation.

40th ANNIVERSAY YEAR COMMITTEE:
The year 2010 has been designated as a year of celebration – we will be observing the 40th year of the founding of St. Nicholas and the 25th year since the opening of our Church building and the 5th year of our new addition. Our first planning committee was held – be on the lookout for news about this milestone celebration.

GOYA FLOWER AND PLANT SALE TODAY: Our St Nicholas GOYANS will be having a Flower and Plant sale today and next Sunday during coffee hour. A wide variety of beautiful floral and plant selections will be available. Remember Mothers day is next week and what better way to help put a smile on Moms face than with beautiful flowers. All proceeds will go toward supporting the youth ministries of our St Nicholas GOYA. Please come and support our youth and make mom happy.