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 DAY WEEKEND: As we prepare to remember those sons and daughters, who shed their life and blood to secure our freedom, let us not forget their sacrifice. Let us move ahead mindful it is our responsibility to insure the peace and well being not only of this generation but future generations as well. Take the time this weekend to remember our heroes of yesterday, and proudly live your life to insure peace for our Country, its peoples and our world. Be mindful of those who were lost in Iraqi, Afghanistan and throughout our world – remember the souls of these brave men and women and honor all the heroes of our Land whose acts of courage and bravery have inspired us all.

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 have started 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 after June 15. 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 THE ASCENSION OF JESUS CHRIST: Thursday, May 28TH is the feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ. Divine Liturgy will be observed here at St. Nicholas at 9:30AM. . Bible Study to follow services.

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.
Christine Aletras – Richard Stockton College – BA Niko Pagonas - Bergen Catholic High School
Calli Carfello - Pascack Hills High School Matthew Resavy - West Milford High School
Ellie Coromilas- Columbia College, BA Niki Tsahalis - Ramapo High School
Peter Christopher Elias- William Paterson University, BA Erini Rose Svokos – Columbia University, BS
Nicholas Milyadis – Rutgers University, BA, Cum Laude

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.

COOKING FOR THE HOMELESS: June 15 and October 5. George Corniotes 201-327-3645

CAMP GOOD SHEPHERD: Camp Good Shepherd is an Overnight Summer Camping Program sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of NJ. We gather our youth for one week of Orthodox Christian fun, faith and fellowship at the Linwood MacDonald Environmental Education and Conference Center in Branchville, NJ. GOYA session 1 - July 12-18 , GOYA session 2 - July 19-25 and Joy session July 26-August 1. The cost per camper is $400. A Late Fee of $50 will apply after June 15th. For more information go to www.nj.goarch.org.

PHILOPTOCHOS: Father’s Day is almost here! The St. Nicholas Philoptochos Society invites you to participate in our Father’s Day Community Card. This is the second year that we are compiling a Father’s Day card. The Philoptochos will offer an Artoclasia - a blessing for the health and well being for those whom the services are being offered - and a memorial prayer for the deceased. Please join us to honor the wonderful men in our parish and in our lives. The deadline to purchase the cards is June 7 and will be available in the Parish Hall during coffee hour. You will be able to pick them up on Sunday, June 14 and on Father’s Day, June 21.