MEMORIAL(S) – Today, we observe the following memorials:
A 40-day memorial for Denis C. Murphy, father of Shane, son of Evelyn, brother of Ana Peterson and nephew of Ernie Laios.
A 1-year Trisagion for Calliopi Economou, beloved mother of Maria Dounchis, Nick and Anthony, grandmother of Jon, Niko, Jennifer and great-grandmother of Nicholas, Sebastion Lambros and Lily.
A 2-year Trisagion for Christopher Michael Mastory, son of Virginia Mastory and Chris Mastory, brother of Constantina, uncle of Isabella Christina grandson of Kalliope Nikiforos, and nephew of Peter Nikiforos and John Mastory.
Eternal be their memory, eternal be their rest.

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

FLEE MARKET – Continue to bring in your clean items for our annual Flea Market. We have already begun to set up and sell items on Sunday in one of the classrooms and soon we will be setting up in the Parish Center. Small furniture is being accepted as well as glassware, dishes, books, toys, etc. As always, without your support the Flea Market would not exist! Clean out your basements, closets, garages and attics. Drop-off your treasures during the weekdays to the church classroom or on Sundays. If you small items, such as jewelry, kindly hand deliver to either, Irene Moreira 973-694-7422, Angela Hajiyerou 201-666-1175 or Raquel Christodoulou 201-694-0214. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

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 from St. Barbara’s Church in Toms River, NJ..
“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. An awareness Dinner is planned for Sunday, September 14th immediately after Divine Liturgy in the Parish Center

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 Anastasia Tobias – Fordham Univer. - MBA
Nicholas Resavy – West Milford High School Arissa Zervas – SUNY – Purchase, NY – BA



ST. NICHOLAS/AHEPA BASEBALL – All Parishioners are invited to the Second Annual BBQ/Picnic with St. Nicholas/AHEPA Baseball at the NJ Jackals at Montclair State University. Food and drinks will be available for all.
A great time awaits on Saturday evening July 12th starting at 6pm. All this while watching a minor league baseball game featuring the NJ Jackals playing the Brockton Roxs. The price for all this is just $32 for adults and kids over 12, and just $26 for kids under 12. Contact John Tsadilas before the deadline of July 1st at jtsadilas@verizon.net or (201) 707-2657.

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.

FEAST OF SS PETER AND PAUL – JUNE 29TH
St. PETER, whose Aramaic name is Cephas and means “rock”, was translated into Greek as “petra”. St. PETER is one of the Twelve Apostles. It appears that he left a good business and a comfortable home to follow Christ (Mark 10:28). St. PETER was the spokesman of the Apostles on the day of Pentecost and the Death and Resurrection of Christ led to a change in this Apostle. He became bold and steadfast in his mission, which eventually led to giving his life to Christ. He was crucified; head down (at his request) in Rome on the same day St. Paul was beheaded. The Orthodox Church memorializes St. Peter on June 29th.
St. Paul, the distinguished apostle of the Gentiles (Romans 11:13), was originally named Saul, but he changed his name to PAUL in honor of Sergius Paulus, whom he converted (Acts 13:16-12). St PAUL traveled to many regions, converted many people, founded numerous churches, endured many trials, performed miracles, wrote many epistles, and died a martyr’s death. St. PAUL was beheaded in Rome, on the same day St. PETER was crucified, head downward. The Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. PAUL on June 29th. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated beginning at 9:00AM.

FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY APOSTLES – JUNE 30TH – Divine Liturgy at 9:30am – bible study to follow.