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.

40 DAY BLESSING: Today we welcome into our church Evangelos James Dumas the son of Joan and George.

METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY CLERGY LAITY CONGRESS: Metropolitan Evangelos honored Dr. James Coromilas, Margaret Kolovos, Nicholas Kominos and Sue Voulgaris at the NJ Clergy Laity Congress last week for their outstanding contributions to our parish and the Church at large– congratulations to all.

AHEPA – THE 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.

GOYA: The regular meeting of our Goya will be held this Tuesday 7:30pm in the Parish Center

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: This weekend our Wyckoff, NJ Sons of Pericles Patritha Chapter #317 is hosting the Sons of Pericles Eastern Regional Basketball Tournament. There are nine teams competing with many states represented. 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 during coffee hour. A wide variety of beautiful floral and plant selections will be available. Remember today is Mothers day and what better way to help put a smile on Moms face than with beautiful flowers. All proceeds support Goya youth ministries. Come and support our youth make mom happy.

PHILOPTOCHOS: We also extend our congratulations to our Parish honorees at the Metropolis of NJ event - to Margaret Kolovos for her outstanding dedication and service to The Ladies Philoptochos Society; and to the other three honorees who also received this wonderful award: Dr. James Coromilas, Nicholas Kominos and Sue Voulgaris. For those of you who have ordered Mother’s Day cards please pick them up today in the Parish hall during coffee hour. Thank you for your support!!
A PRAYER FOR MOTHERS:
PRIEST: Let us pray to the Lord.
PEOPLE: Lord have mercy.
PRIEST: On this Mother’s Day, O Heavenly Father, we thank You for sharing Your creative Power with mother and for loving each generation that receives life from You through our beloved mothers. Your divine wisdom has established the high calling of motherhood to give us life, to nurture us, to speak, to walk, to be grateful, to believe, to respect, and to be your earthly example of your love for us.
PEOPLE: Kyrie Eleison (3 times).
PRIEST: Truly Lord, You created all things in wisdom. May the mystery of motherhood draw us closer to Your Love, with thanksgiving we praise Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.
PEOPLE: Amen.