St. Andrew Church, Randolph, NJ PUBLISH DATE: February 7, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Fourth Tone

As first of the Apostles to be called, O Andrew, brother of him (Peter) who was foremost, beseech the Master of all to grant the world peace and our souls great mercy.

Kontakion
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press

Vespers
None

Matins
8:45am

Liturgy
10:00am

Parish Information
St. Andrew Church
1447 Sussex Turnpike
Randolph, NJ 07869

Phone: (973) 584-0388
Fax: (973) 584-3573
Website: www.standrewgonj.org/
Email: info@standrewgonj.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. John Theodosion
Email: frjohn@standrewgonj.org

 
WHY DO WE FAST?
Growing up, I recall my parish priest telling an anecdotal story about a couple who were newly married. One night, these newly weds were preparing a roast for dinner. While preparing the roast, however, my friend cut off a few inches from the end of the roast. When I asked her why she did this, she replied, "I don`t really know, but my mother always did it that way."
When she asked her mother for the reason for this ...Read Full Text >
February 1, 2010
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For The Feast Of Saint Photios And Saint Photios National Shrine Day - February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
Feast of Saint Photios
Saint Photios National Shrine Day

                              
To the Most Reverend ...Read Full Text >
Mardi Gras Celebration Sat Feb 6 @ 5pm
Hosted by: St. Andrew PTA
Hanor Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover, N.J. 07936

Come and Celebrate with us Entertainment Food (Buffet) Dancing (DJ Music) Tricky Tray

Grand Prize RAFFLEfor 32” LCD HDTV
($10 each or $25 for 3 tickets)

TICKETS to attend the celebration are ...Read Full Text >

Sunday , February 7
A PHILOPTOCHOS OFFERING TRAY will be collected as you exit the church today to support the Autism Assistance Fund & St. Photios Shrine. Please be generous.

•@12:15pm DOP meeting in Classroom #2

•@12:15pm 1:15pm PARENTING CHAT w. Martha Haldopoulos on the first Sunday of each month - will ...Read Full Text >

NEXT WEEK & UPCOMING EVENTS
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: February 14 DOP, 2/21 Philoptochos L. Lunch, 2/28 JOY, March 7 Philoptochos 3/14 PTA, 3/28 Agape, 3/30 GOYA

MONDAY 2/ 8 •@12-6pm HOUSE BLESSINGS IN ROCKAWAY

TUESDAY 2/9•4:30-6:30pm HAS Classes •@7:30pm Orthodox Discussion on “Repentance”
Tue & Wed 2/9 & 2/10 ...Read Full Text >

‘LENT: A PERSONAL JOURNEY’ Mon Feb 15
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A VERY SPECIAL LENTEN RETREAT! ‘LENT: A PERSONAL JOURNEY’
PRESENTED BY: Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE OF GREAT BRITAIN
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
2200 Church Road Toms River, New Jersey 08753 / 732-255-5525
MONDAY ...Read Full Text >

65™ Anniversary of Saint Basil Academy - March 7
His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey The Reverend Clergy And the Members of the Metropolitan Council and the Philoptochos Society of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey
Request the pleasure of your company
in CELEBRATING THE 65™ ANNIVERSARY OF SAINT BASIL ACADEMY
Sunday, ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox Discussions Feb 9 &1 9 / March 2 & 9
There is only one means of discovering the true nature of Christianity. We must step out upon this path, commit ourselves to this way of life, and then we shall begin to see for ourselves. So long as we remain outside, we cannot properly understand. Certainly we need to be given directions before we ...Read Full Text >

Leveraging Your Stewardship: Employer Matching Gifts
Your employer or your spouse`s employer may offer a program that matches charitable gifts. Matching gifts can multiply your gifts to St Andrew. Some employer matching gift programs exclude churches. However, many of them will make matching gifts to for educational and charitable purposes. The Hellenic ...Read Full Text >

Women`s Study Fri. @10:30am/ Feb19 to March 19
The Lenten spring shines forth, the flower of repentance! Let us cleanse ourselves from all evil, crying out to the Giver of Light: “Glory to You, O lover of man! ~from Cheesefare Wednesday Vespers.
Lent is a time for reflection; a time for finding quiet space in this face-paced world to prepare ...Read Full Text >

HOUSE BLESSINGS
Fr. John Theodosion will begin the House Blessings in our community the 1st week in January 2010. All parishioners of St. Andrew will be notified by mail of his pending visit to their home. Please look for a “Blue Post Card” with the time and date on the card in your mail. If the date scheduled for your ...Read Full Text >

HOLY WATER
It is a pious custom for Orthodox Christians to begin the day, after their morning prayers and before eating, by consuming a particle of antidoron and drinking agiasmos, or blessed water. In addition many Orthodox will also bless their house by sprinkling with holy water on the first day of every month. It ...Read Full Text >

Call For Action for Religious Freedom ...Patriarchate
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on 60
Minutes Segment on Orthodox Christianity

A Call For Action for Religious Freedom and Human Rights for the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
We ask that you visit http://www.goarch.org/ read the letter and submit your name to statement “We the undersigned, call ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Update 02/03/2010
We would like to thank everyone who brought in and or mailed their 2010 Christian Stewardship Commitment Card. We have received 210 Cards totaling a commitment of $212,423 for the coming year. If you were not able to bring your card to church, we ask that you prayerfully reflect on ...Read Full Text >

PARISHPAY HAS ARRIVED
ANOTHER WAY TO FULFILL YOUR STEWARDSHIP AT ST ANDREW GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
NOW YOU CAN MAKE MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH FROM YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT, SAVINGS ACCOUNT OR CREDIT CARD
IT’S EASY, SAFE, SECURE, AND CONVENIENT
 PAYMENTS TAKEN OUT AROUND THE 5TH OF EACH ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos Cookbook now available in book Store
The Philoptochos Cookbook
“Our Best Recipes”
Purchase a copy & support our charities.
makes a great gift for the holidays.
$20 per book
Hardcover-Spiral


LEARNING TO LIVE THE DIVINE LITURGY
Let us continue to examine the various parts of the Divine Liturgy service, attempting to enhance our worship as we join in celebrating together.

“FOR UNTO YOU BELONG ALL GLORY, HONOR AND WORSHIP TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT, NOW AND EVER, AND UNTO AGES OF AGES.” [Page 4 of ...Read Full Text >

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
9:50am – All parents and children should be in church
10:00am – Jr. Choir in choir loft / Alter Boys in Alter
11:00am – Holy Communion for Teachers and children
11:15am– 12:15pm – Religious Education Classes


HELLENIC AFTERNOON SCHOOL SCHEDULE
PK1- Mazi me ti Mama THURSDAY 10 -11AM Angela Aaron
PK2 Mazi me ti Thaskala THURSDAY 10 -11AM Angela Papayianis

PK-3 PM THURSDAY 4:30-6PM Maria Kostakis
Kindergarten THURSDAY 4:30-6PM Stacey Papanikolaw
Grade 1 THURSDAY 4:30-6:30PM Eleni Zeris
Grade 1 THURSDAY 4:30-6:30PM Vicki ...Read Full Text >

On Christian Books
ELDER NICODEMUS (MANDITSA) -
Spiritual Father and Missionary of Romania +1975

Fr. Nicodemus laid great emphasis on the distribution of good Orthodox books among the ranks of the faithful.
Sometimes he would say to his spiritual children: "One good Christian book is an angel of God, for it ...Read Full Text >
Find Them, Greet Them, Love Them: Redefining Our Ministry To Young Adults

January 29, 2010
In an effort to revitalize young adult ministry in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will launch a 2010 National Awareness Campaign for Young Adults ...Read Full Text >
BAPTISM: On Saturday, February 6th @ 12pm Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Papageorge will baptize their daughter.

SATURDAY OF SOULS : Orthros @ 8am & Divine Liturgy@ 9am February 6TH, 13TH, & 20TH,
Please bring or arrange for
-your kollyva offering dish to be in the church by 8:45am*
Or you may call Mrs. Effie Kapsas and place your order with her 973)347-8787. Mrs. Kapsas will bring your dish to the church Please make arrangements for payment (cost is $25 including #15 candle).
-place on kolyvo dish a #15 candle which can be found at candle stand, make donation at candle stand $5 suggested
-give an envelope with your name and the +List of Names of the Departed “For eternal memory and blessed repose…” ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN (Form can also be found in the Narthex). This listing will be used on all 3 Saturdays. (A small stipends or offering of the heart to the priest is customary)
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