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.

MEMORIALS: Today we observe the following memorials:
A 40 day memorial for Christos Koukos, beloved husband of Dorothy, father of Chris and his wife Cira. Grandfather of Alyssa and Danielle.
A 6 year Trisagion for Katherine Costas beloved mother of Evangeline Pappas.
Coffee hour is sponsored by the Koukos and the Pappas families.
Eternal be their memory, eternal be their rest.

KALI PAREA: will have their June Luncheon on Tuesday June 2, at 12:30 p.m. It will be at the Varka restaurant. For information call A. Milcos at 845-357-3257 or E. Fava at 201-529-3165.

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 Christodoulou 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 in Guatemala, October 1-8, 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 with Father Jim and Father Mark as our spiritual leaders, contact Georgia Lipane, Team leader @ 201-906-4622 or glipane@speakeasy.net. An Awareness luncheon will take place in September. More info will follow. Visit the orphanage at www.hogarrafaelayau.org.

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.


FEAST DAY OF SS CONSTANTINE & HELEN: Thursday, May 21st is the feast of SS Constantine & Helen. Divine Liturgy will be observed here at St. Nicholas at 9:30AM. To all who celebrate Chronia Polla. Bible Study to follow services.

GRAVESITE PRAYERS: Fr. Jim will be visiting the gravesites on Saturday, May 23th , to offer memorial prayers for our beloved deceased. Please contact him directly if you wish to have these prayers offered for you loved ones.

HONORING OUR GRADUATES: Each year, we proudly list our High School, College and Post-graduate graduates. Kindly notify our church office to list your son/daughter.

AHEPA: Our Archdiocese designates the month of May as a special time to recognize the many efforts of the AHEPA family in championing the ideals and values of our ethnic identity and their quest for excellence in promoting education, religious commitment, service and cultural pride. We, too, at St. Nicholas salute our local AHEPA family for their service and dedication to our Church, especially in recognizing the scholastic achievements of our Youth, and their outreach to foster assistance, harmony and goodwill among our people. The annual memorial service for all the deceased members of AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope will be offered today. May is the month AHEPA hosts coffee hour. As Ahepans, we will always be praying for our departed brothers and sisters:
Brother Peter Diamond Harry Papastrat Sister Helga Benetatos
Bill Economides James Papestis Joanne Betts
Demetrios Gougousis Chris Poulos Marie Betts
Chris Hanzas Strat Provatas Sophie Economides
Gus Karas James Ring Arsie Gagis
Dr. Kirk Kalemkeris Anthony Sacco Helen Manios
Peter Makris George Speropoulos Zenia Monfried
Andrew Mandas Aristodemos Stratis Christine Rudes Pappas
Thomas Manios George Tahinos Maria Ring
William Manuel John Thevos Pauline Tahinos
Phil Michaels Anthony Triant
Dean Papaneu Paul Vouras, PhD

JR OLYMPICS: This Memorial weekend our St. Nicholas Goyans will participate in the annual Jr. Olympics held in Elizabeth NJ. If you have the opportunity to visit the site you will enjoy your day – congratulations to all.