Autumn Fashion Show - Friday, Oct. 2 @ 6pm Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at 6:00 pm
at the Zeris Inn , Mountain Lakes, NJ
$37.00 includes full dinner.
All proceeds benefit Daughters of Penelope sponsored charities and St. Andrew. St. Andrew Parishioners will model all clothing. For more information contact: Anna Zavros 973-668-5324 Azavros@Optonline.net

UPCOMING EVENTS COFFEE ΗOUR is sponsored by the family of +Dana Edwin Knox in his memory and hosted by St. Andrew Philoptochos. UPCOMING COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: October 11Agape, 10/18GOYA, 10/25 HOPE, November 1 PTA, 11/8 DOP, 11/15 YAL

NEXT WEEK & UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY 10/5 @7pm Stewardship Meeting
TUESDAY 10/6 • HAS Class @4:30-6:30pm Grades 6, 5, 4, 3 •@7:30pm Book Discussion
WEDNESDAY 10/7 •@10am-2pm Knitting Group
THURSDAY 10/8 •NO Mazi Class / HOPE Group Field Trip Pumpkin picking at Alstede’s Farm in Chester
•@4:30-6:30pm HAS Grades 2 & 1, •@4:30-6:00pm K. & Pre-K.
GREEK DANCING •@6:30pm ages 5-7 •@7:15pm ages 8-11 •@8pm GOYA •@7 Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY 10/9 •@6pm JOY Activity •@8pm YAL Meeting
October 11•Memorial Service for+ Dimitrios Δημητρίου Sotirhos +Athanasios Αθανασίου Pallis •@1:30pm Baptism •@2:30pm Stappas Baptism •@6pm Mr. & Ms GOYA Pageant
October 12•@7pm Stewardship and SPC Meeting/ Conference Call
October 13•@7:30pm Parish Council Monthly Meeting
October 15•@7:30pm Book Discussion
October 18 •Memorial Service for +George Γεωργίου Bekas •@12:30pm Daughters Of Penelope Monthly Meeting
October 20 •@11:30am Agape Luncheon
October 22 •@7pm GOYA Monthly Meeting
October 23 •@7pm Movie Night “Ostrov” hosted by AHEPA Family
October 24 •@1pm Baptism •@6pm Harvest Party hosted by PTA
October 25 •Memorial Service for + George Γεωργίου Aretakis + Euripidis Ευριπίδης Bisk •@12:30pm General Assembly
October 27 •@ 5:30pm HAS Independence Day Program 89“ 28ου ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ”
October 31 •@8am-4pm Volunteer for Habitat Project/Stephanie Alexandres

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.


A FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE- Oct 23 @ 7pm A FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE
at St. Andrew on October 23, @7pm
“OSTROV”

SYNOPSIS: Winner of 5 Nika Awards (Russian Oscars) including Best Film. Somewhere in Northern Russia in a small Russian Orthodox monastery lives a very unusual man. His fellow-monks are confused by his bizarre conduct. Those who visit the island believe that the man has the power to heal, exorcise demons and foretell the future. However, he considers himself unworthy because of a sin he committed in his youth. The film is a parable, combining the realities of Russian everyday life with monastic ritual and routine.

The plot begins as a story about an ordinary man, who yielded to his weakness and preferred killing his mate and saving his own life to being killed himself. The second part of the movie is a story of no man, but of a soul, attempting to become forgiven and find piece. The picture makes you experience its suffering and need for repentance, as if it were yours - so it can be called a kind of spiritual masterpiece. During this experience you can look at your way of living with fresh eyes, which results in a kind of real purification. The fact that a picture which neither cannot be called an action nor contains erotic scenes still is able to thrill people is very pleasant!

All in all a very intriguing and thought provoking story which will leave us all thinking and talking about if for a long time.


HARVEST PARTY - Sat. Oct 24 @ 6pm in our Community Center
$20.00 adults & $10 children (under 12 yrs. Old)
Mezethakia, Souvlaki Dinner, Dessert &
Refreshments will be served.
B.Y.O.B.!
DJ for Entertainment
Pre-Sale of Tickets will be sold during coffee hour.
Sponsored by St. Andrew PTA


HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - KICK-OFF -Oct 31 AT 37 WILLOW STREET
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

We are looking for volunteers to work on
Saturday, October 31 from 8:30AM - 4:00 PM
The minimum age to participate at the site is 16. We will need 10-14 participants and depending on the responses, we may schedule a morning and afternoon shift.
Please contact Stephanie Alexandres at 973-252-1520 for more details. To learn more about the family and location please visit the Habitat website at www.morrishabitat.org.


Life Line Screening Radiology -Nov 21 • Over 700,000 Strokes will occur this year alone! •Stroke will cause approximately 160,000 deaths this year – 3rd leading cause of death in U.S. •Stroke is the #1 Reason for Nursing Home Entries
Life Line Screening Radiology will be performing a day of preventative health screenings at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, November 21st, 2009.Life Line Screening Radiology screens the carotid arteries in the neck for plaque (most strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage) and the arteries in the legs for peripheral arterial disease, which is linked to heart disease. They offer a third test that screens for aneurysms in the aortic vessel in the abdomen. Ruptured aortic aneurysms are the 13th leading cause of death in America (10th among men)! Life Line Screening Radiology will also offer a bone density screening to test your risk for osteoporosis.
“Why not just go to my doctor for these tests?” you may ask. The answer, although relatively surprising, is that your physician cannot order these tests without clear evidence of symptoms. Ironically, most people who suffer a stroke or aortic abdominal aneurysm never show any signs or symptoms that a major medical catastrophe is about to occur.
These non-invasive, completely painless vascular screenings take about 10 minutes each, and are offered for just forty-five dollars (5 vascular tests for $149.00).
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER. Appointments spaces are limited, so please sign up now by calling 1-800-636-0418.


Book Discussion - October 1, 6, 15 Practical Teachings on the Christian Life ~ Abba Dorotheos
October 1, 6, 15 @ 7:30 pm.
Saint Dorotheos of Gaza belongs to the teachers of the desert. He was a spiritual master who grounded his whole existence on the love of God and the obedience of His commandments.
Saint Dorotheos lived in the 6th Century and with his spiritual instructions proved himself to be a personality of exceptional greatness for all ages. His Practical Teaching on the Christian Life, Lessons and Letters, makes him an influential voice in the Christian communities, both monastic and in the world.
The wisdom of Saint Dorotheos has it challenges for today and helps us to learn what unconditional love for God and for each other truly means.
Each session focuses on one of Saint Dorotheos’ homilies.
This Fall we will study Saint Dorotheos’ lessons: “On Resentment”, September 23th. ; “On the Fear of God”, October 1st.; “On Building and Construction of the Virtues of the Soul”, October 6th.; and “On going along the Way of God with Purpose and Vigilance”, October 15th.
Free copies of the homilies in both Greek and English will be available in the rack outside of the bookstore.
Please join us for this very interesting discussion series!!!


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


His All Holiness Bartholomew At Fordham Oct. 27 FORDHAM UNIVERSITY WELCOMES His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch FOR THE CONFERRAL OF AN HONORARY DOCTORATE OF LAWS
TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2009
Fordham University • Rose Hill Campus
6:15 p.m. • Conferral Ceremony • University Church
7:30 p.m. • Reception • McGinley Center Ballroom
R.S.V.P. BY FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2009
PLEASE CALL (212) 636-6574 OR EMAIL SPECIALEVNTS@FORDHAM.EDU


Youth Singers Workshop - Oct 24 10:30am-4pm October 24, 2009 from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm is Hosted by: Holy Trinity, 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield, NJ 07090 /908-233-8533

Calling all youth, ages 9 – 18 in the Metropolis of New Jersey, to participate in a wonderful fun filled workshop for young people who love to sing
Come learn how to develop and produce a healthy sound, sharpen your vocal techniques and learn what a conductor is asking of all singers
Your day will be filled with fun as you vocalize, sing and perform a concert of what was accomplished during the day
Invite your families to the concert
This workshop is sponsored by the Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Musicians (EFGOCM)


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 Flaris Rapp
Grade 2 THURSDAY 4:30-6:30PM Amalia Armenakis

Grade 3 TUESDAY 4:30-6:30PM Amalia Armenakis
Grade 4 TUESDAY 4:30-6:30PM Stacey Papanikolaw
Grade 5 TUESDAY 4:30-6:30PM Eleni Zeris
Grade 6 TUESDAY 4:30-6:30PM Maria Kostakis


help Melina and Alexia toward physical recovery August 25, 2009

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

The teenage daughters of my friend were involved in a very serious car accident. As a result of this accident, the girls Melina and Alexia sustained serious and life threatening physical trauma that has resulted in numerous surgeries and painful procedures in order to help them survive their extensive injuries, and ultimately move them both toward physical recovery.

As faithful stewards of St. Andrew, I humbly ask that each of you help with a financial gift, no matter how small, in order to help these two beautiful and faithful sisters in their long and painful road to recovery. It is times such as these that we are called to put our faith into action. Our Lord Jesus Christ requires each of us to love our neighbor as ourselves and to give alms to those in need. My brothers and sisters, there is no doubt that now is the time to put our prayers into action, and to help our family members in need.

May Christ our God, the true physician of our souls and bodies, continue to heal and guide our beloved Melina and Alexia as they progress to a full recovery.

Please make all contribution payable to St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Cathedral and mail to 3511 Yoakum Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006-4388. Make sure you place the names “Melina & Alexia” in the memo line in order that the funds are properly credited.

In Christ,
Father John Theodosion


advertise in our new cookbook Saint Andrew Philoptochos is ready to publish our new cookbook, filled with hundreds of mouthwatering recipes. To help us defray printing and shipping costs, we would like to invite you to advertise your business, convey wishes to family and friends or commemorate a great cook whose recipes you are still using.
A full page advertisement is $50,one half page is $25. Your message will be a permanent part of our cookbook. If you would like to be part of this project, please contact Eleni Constantinides at eleni.constantinides@wgint.com or Ellen Manetas at emanetas@yahoo.com
Thank you,
The Cookbook Committee


FALL COAT DRIVE - October 2009 SAINT ANDREW PHILOPTOCHOS
We request our parishioners to bring coats and blankets, clean and in good condition, to church during the month of October. Bins will be placed in the church hall for this purpose.
These items will be donated to the Market Street Mission in Morristown for those less fortunate.
Thank you for your support and generosity