PENTECOST – Fifty days after Easter, the Apostles were assembled together (ACTS 2) and the Holy Spirit descended upon them and filled them with new life and hope. Today, we will offer prayers that this same Spirit of God descend upon us and fill us again with this joyous power that we too may become sons and daughters of the most High. Open your hearts to the words of our God and let His love be yours. This is the essence of Pentecost, marking the birth of our church and a new birth of God’s love in you and me.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY – The idea of honoring parents stems from the Holy Scriptures themselves. Honor thy Father and Mother, is one of the Ten Commandments. The father’s role as provider and head of the family is one that complements mother’s leadership and love in the home. We need to thank our fathers for their love and concern, as well as for their leadership in our families. Let us pray that God will bless them and guide their pathways to fulfill their fatherly position.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS – Our afternoon bible study group will not be held tomorrow, it will resume again on June 23rd at 1:30pm. Our evening Bible Study group will be meeting until Wednesday, June 18th at 7:00pm. All are welcome.

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.

ST. NICHOLAS AEGEAN FESTIVAL – Our 2008 Festival will be held this year on September 5th, 6th and 7th. Please save the dates.

FLEE MARKET – We will be collecting your Flea Market treasures throughout the summer months. Bring your cleaned items Mon.-Fri. 9-5 or on Sundays. All items can be placed inside the classrooms by the church kitchen. We are not accepting clothing, computers or exercise equipment. Small furniture can be brought in such as, chairs, end tables, coffee tables, book shelves, etc. Dishes, glassware, costume jewelry, books, cd's are popular items. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Irene Moreira 973-694-7422, Angela Hajiyerou 201-666-1175 or Raquel Christodoulou at 201-694-0214. Volunteer helpers will be needed before and during the Festival, please let us know if you are interested. Check your basements, attics, garages and closets and bring over your donations as soon as possible. Without your help, our "Greek Boutique" Flea Market would not be as successful as it is! Thank you!

MISSION TRIP TO GUATEMALA – Do you believe in miracles? Witness and be a part of your faith in action. Mission trip to Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America. Place: Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage. Dates: October 2 – October 9, 2008. Spiritual Leader Fr. Paul Pappas.
“We tell the missionaries who come to the Hogar, Home for Children, 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.
For more information contact Georgia Lipane at 201-906-4622.


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.
Christos Agrapidis – Ramapo High School Kirk Tsahalis – Ramapo High School
Timothy Ballai – Kinnelon High School Peter Zervas – Northern Highlands High
Chris Christodoulou – Hasbrouck High School Catherine Zymaris – Ridgewood High School
Perry Hampilos – Ridgewood High School Alicia Ayvas – Rutgers University – BA
Vasilios Ikonomidis – Ramsey High School Michael J. Foti – Fordham University - BS
Demetra Kalamaridis – Mahwah High School Thomas Franchino – Berkeley College – BS
James Maroules – Northern Highlands High Jason T. Komninos – Pace Law School – JD Phillip Pappas – Ramapo High School Arissa Zervas – SUNY – Purchase, NY – BA
Nicholas Resavy – West Milford High School

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 one 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 the religious discussions. Of course, no camp would be complete without a campfire 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! 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.