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.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY – The St. Nicholas General Assembly will be held today, following Liturgy.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS – Our afternoon bible study group will be held on June 5th after Ascension Liturgy... Our evening Bible Study group will not be meeting until Wednesday, June 11th at 7:00PM. All are welcome.

GREEK SCHOOL – Greek School graduation will take place on Friday, June 6th at 6:00PM. All of our Greek School students and families should attend this wonderful celebration.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sunday School graduation will take place on Sunday, June 8th following Divine Liturgy.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2008 – Children from St. Nicholas are invited to join us this summer –
July 7-11, from 9:00am til noon for our annual summertime VBS. Each day children will take part in fun Bible learning at Bible Blast, team-building at Hyperspeed Games, Sonic Sing Bible songs,
Wacky Works Crafts, Cinema Science and Test Tube Treats at POWER LAB- DISCOVERING JESUS’ MIRACULOUS POWER. So complete your registration form and come join us. Children ages 5-12.
For more information, call Valerie Vittas at 973-839-4609 Registration forms can be found in the narthex.

KALI PAREA – will have their June Luncheon Tuesday at the Varka Restaurant on June 3rd at 12:30. Please call Emilie Fave at 201-529-3165 for reservations.

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 16th 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.

COOKING FOR THE HOMELESS – Monday at [9:00AM] – 9/22/08 and 11/3/08. Presentation Church, West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ. Any questions call George Corniotes 201-327-3645.



COOKING FOR THE HOMELESS – Monday at [9:00AM] – 9/22/08 and 11/3/08. Presentation Church, West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ. Any questions call George Corniotes 201-327-3645.

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.
Chris Christodoulou – Hasbrouck High School Catherine Zymaris – Ridgewood High School
Vasilios Ikonomidis – Ramsey High School Alicia Ayvas – Rutgers University – BA
Demetra Kalamaridis – Mahwah High School Michael J. Foti – Fordham University - BS
Phillip Pappas – Ramapo High School Thomas Franchino – Berkeley College – BS
Nicholas Resavy – West Milford High School Jason T. Komninos – Pace Law School – JD
Kirk Tsahalis – Ramapo High School

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 cards will be on sale in the Parish Hall during coffee hour. Please join us to honor the wonderful men in our parish and in our lives.
Grace Theodorobeakos will be hosting an end of the season gathering at her home in June for members. Look for upcoming details. Anyone interested in joining is also welcomed. Also don't forget to include your special message in our Father's Day card. Look for information during coffee hour. Happy Spring.

CAMP GOOD SHEPHERD – Camp Good Shepherd is an Overnight Summer Camping Program sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of NJ. We gather our young people (ages 8-18 as of July 2008) for 1 week of Orthodox Christian fun, faith and fellowship at the Linwood MacDonald Environmental Education and Conference Center in Branchville, NJ During this week we will learn about God and our Orthodox Faith while at the same time having a lot of fun in the sun. Activities will include: swimming, canoeing, hiking, archery, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wall climbing, capture the flag and dodge ball, as well as a ropes course and arts and crafts that will reinforce and a skit night. We promise that it will be a week to remember and a chance to make new friends!
The dates are Sunday, July 6th, 4:00pm thru 12:00pm, Saturday, July 12th, for GOYA and from 4:00pm Sunday, July 20th, thru 12:00pm, Saturday, July 26th, for JOY.
The cost per camper is $375.00 ($50.00) Late Fee after June 15th). This price includes 3 meals/day, evening snacks, room and board, all materials and some surprises! A Camp Store is available for those who wish to purchase additional items and their own.
The Linwood MacDonald Environmental Education and Conference Center is located at 1 Flatbrook Road, Branchville, NJ, 07826. The phone to the camp is 973-948-7090, the fax is 973-948-3272 and the email is cmarino@newarkymca.org or you may reach Fr. George’s cell at 732-232-1036. Directions can be downloaded at www.newarkymca.org/linwood. Contact Church office for registration forms.