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.
Our Philoptochos is honoring all our Fathers today offering the Artoclasia Service for their health and well-being. We will also be offering a memorial for all our deceased Fathers of St. Nicholas.

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: Children ages 5-11 are invited to join us for our annual summer Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is “Traveling on the Ark of Salvation”, celebrating the great feasts of the Theotokos. The dates are: August 17th – 21st from 9:00am till noon. Registration forms are available now, fee is $10, send both to: Valerie Vittas, 31 Longport Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. Deadline is July1st.

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. All interested in joining the Missionary team, please contact Georgia by July 12th. Planning needs to get underway! Visit the orphanage at www.hogarrafaelayau.org.

ST. NICHOLAS FESTIVAL 09: We are looking for volunteers to help bake Ravani & Kourambiedes for our Fall festival. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to make these delicious pastries, have fun and get to try what you have baked! We will be baking Ravani on July 7, 8, & 9. Kourambiedes on July 14, July 15 & 16. Sign up sheets will be available in the Parish Hall during coffee hour. Men are also welcomed to join us! We ask only a little of your time to help make our festival successful and profitable. Please contact May Grammatikos 201 236 2817 or email thomais8@yahoo.com or Caroline Kalliotzis at 201-818-5955. Thank you.

ALTAR BOY SENIOR SUNDAY: Altar Boys that are graduating this year will be honored today. Congratulations to: Matthew Resavy, Dean Nickles, Matthew Pappas, Niko Pagonas and Nicholas Hampilos.

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
Dean Nickles – Ramapo High School
Calli Carfello - Pascack Hills High School
Niko Pagonas - Bergen Catholic High School
Ellie Coromilas- Columbia College, BA
Matthew Pappas - Ramapo High School
Peter Christopher Elias- William Paterson University, BA
Matthew Resavy - West Milford High School
Alexander N. Karsos -Babson College, BS
Stephanie Scell – Ramapo High School
Christopher V. Karsos- Babson College, BS
Erini Rose Svokos – Columbia University, BS
Andrew Lefer - Paramus High School
Niki Tsahalis - Ramapo High School
Nicholas Milyadis – Rutgers University, BA, Cum Laude
George Vrachimis - Lafayette College, BS
Christina Neckles – Vanderbilt University, PhD

COOKING FOR THE HOMELESS: October 5. For information contact George Corniotes at 201-327-3645.

CAMP GOOD SHEPHERD: Camp Good Shepherd is an Overnight Summer Camping Program sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of NJ. It is 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.

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.

PHILOPTOCHOS: This past Tuesday the Philoptochos Board held the end of year party, which was a wonderful success. Virginia Karalis was honored as a retiring Philoptochos member and the following were elected on the Board: Lucretia Edreos, Pat Konogeris, Claire Melissas and Demi Thomas - Congratulations! The Philoptochos designated various charities within our Metropolis and general area to support this year.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT:
Don’t let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
Some people are kind, polite and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.
Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors.
Peace starts with a smile.