St. Andrew Church, Randolph, NJ PUBLISH DATE: November 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

BRETHREN, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis
November 9 ...Read Full Text >

John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 13 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high! " -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
Chief Commanders of God; ministers of divine glory; guides for men and leadership of the Incorporeal; as Chief Commanders of the Incorporeal, plead for our welfare and for great mercy. - 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

 
GIVING THANKS TO GOD BY THE WAY WE LIVE
By Fr. John Theodosion, November 2009
Over and over again I find myself thanking God for all of the blessings I have in my life. Not the least of which is the healthy delivery by Presbytera Athena of our newborn son Joseph and the continued health and growth of our other three children Vasilia, Alexandra and Nicholas. My heart is full of thanksgiving and it is appropriate at this time ...Read Full Text >
November 3, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Feast of the Synaxis of the
Holy Archangels
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“Come and See”
Dear Steward of St. Andrew,

When Jesus called His disciples, we read that Philip brought Nathaniel to Jesus, telling him to “Come and See.” We also read in the New Testament of the Samaritan Woman at the well who left her bucket and went to tell the people to “Come and See….”
I invite you ...Read Full Text >

UPCOMING EVENTS
YOUTH SUNDAY
Our youth is assisting with Parish Council Duties today.

COFFEE ΗOUR is sponsored by Daughters of Penelope

UPCOMING COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: November 15 YAL,
11/29 Philoptochos, December 6 HOPE, 12/13 PTA, 12/20 GOYA

NEXT WEEK & UPCOMING EVENTS
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Daughters of Penelope
Nov. 8, 2009 - The Daughters of Penelope will be hosting coffee hour today in honor of Founder`s Day. The Daughters will be presenting a check to St Andrew in the amount of $1,000. These are the proceeds from our Fashion Show. Please join us for a PowerPoint presentation featuring photos from our fashion ...Read Full Text >

Religious Education Open House Nov. 15
Saint Andrew Religious Education
Open House
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Meet your children’s Teachers & Review their Religious Material for the coming year

Sunday School students should attend Liturgy @10am.with their families. NOTE TO FAITHFUL: Please allow Religious Education students & ...Read Full Text >

Cash for Gold Event -Nov 19 @ 6pm
Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Bring your Gold …….Be Prepared to Leave with CASH!

Sponsored by St. Andrews PTA
to be held at St. Andrews Church Hall on
RSVP: Kiki Caminis (973) 229-5884
or Olga Floris (973) 224-5648

10% of the proceeds will be donated to ...Read Full Text >

CHRISTMAS CARD Drawing Entry - 11-23-09
FOR ALL ST. ANDREW YOUTH (6-18 YEARS)
CHURCH COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD
Each Child is asked to submit One DRAWING:

1. DRAWING MUST be in COLOR
2. Original drawings only will be judged
3. No tracing, or computer drawings
4. It must also be drawn with the religious theme of the Birth of ...Read Full Text >

Share your Christmas & New Years Wishes
Some volunteer, some donate. We know that our parishioners do both. Saint Andrew Philoptochos appreciate all that you do and we are grateful for your generosity which helps us offer hope and strength to those who are most in need.
The global economic crisis has affected each and every one of us. A ...Read Full Text >

Deck the Halls
We are continuing our beautiful tradition of decorating our church with Christmas plants. These plants, at $10 each, may be donated in memory of, for the health of, or in honor of your loved ones. Please make checks payable to the St. Andrew Philoptochos and please be certain to place your order by Sunday, ...Read Full Text >

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
For Morris County Area Food Banks

The following are the most needed items:
Turkeys, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing/Gravy,
Instant Mashed Potatoes, Canned Vegetables
(Yams, beans…), Pumpkin Pie Filling, Pie Crust, Cake or Muffin Mix, Evaporated / Powdered Milk, Nuts , Salad Dressing, Mayonnaise, ...Read Full Text >

Donate toiletries
JOY group is collecting in Morristown. The following items are in dire need and would be greatly appreciated: •body towels •q-tips •deodorant •crew socks sizes (10-15)


custom made jewelry Nov 1, 8 & 15
Elena Petrides will be selling her
custom made jewelry
during coffee hour on three Sundays.
(Nov. 1, 8, 15, 2009).
Partial proceeds will go to St. Andrew
and the Daughters of Penelope


Life Line Screening Radiology -Nov 21

Are you, or have you ever been, a smoker? Are you a male over 55? St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church is pleased to host a Life Line Screening Radiology preventive health event to scan for risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Life Line Screening Radiology uses hospital quality ultrasound ...Read Full Text >

recycle your old phones
Please recycle your old phones to benefit Daughters of Penelope. Money will be earned for each recycled phone. Please Drop off you old cell phones & batteries at St. Andrew Church Social Hall. www.shelteralliance.net 866-744-1003


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 >

Choir Rehearsals - Thursdays @ 7pm
All interested in joining the choir
please come to our rehearsals on
Thursdays @ 7pm.
If you have any questions or concerns
about our choir please contact Alex Vlasis.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Wall Street Journal

October 26, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was published this morning on the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal in an op-ed piece entitled: "Our Indivisible Environment."  ...Read Full Text >

Fordham University Bestows Highest Honor On Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

October 28, 2009
Fordham University conferred yesterday its highest honor, the Honorary Doctorate of Laws, to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew “for his remarkable service to the world community and for the principles that he continues to uphold.” ...Read Full Text >

Annual Archdiocesan District Staff-Development Seminar To Be Held November 3, 2009

October 28, 2009
This year’s annual Staff-Development Seminar of the Direct Archdiocesan District will be held under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 (Election Day), at the High School of St. Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria. ...Read Full Text >
ARTOCLASIA: Artoclasia service is offered today for the health of the Charles & Angela Aaron’s Family as well as Tom & Angela Papayianis’ Family.

MEMORIAL: Αn Annual Memorial Service will be held today for the repose of the soul of our ever memorable brother +Peter Παναγιώτη Sedereas. May his memory be eternal.

BAPTISM: On Sunday, November 8 @ 3p Mr. & Mrs.William Husti will baptize their children.

ORTHROS @ 8AM & DΙVINE LITURGY @ 9AM
Monday, Nov. 9 + ST. ST NEKTARIOS BISHOP OF PENTAPOLIS
Friday, Nov.13 + ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, APB CONSTANTINOPOLE
Saturday, Nov. 14 +ST PHILIP THE APOSTLE
Previous St. Andrew Church Bulletins
Publish Date:November 1, 2009
Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
 
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