St. Andrew Church, Randolph, NJ PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
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Thomas the Apostle of the 12
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The 14 Holy Elders of Optina Monastery
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The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

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

 

HAVE YOU BEEN SAVED?
By Fr. John Theodosion, October 2009
A very Godly bishop was walking down the street one day when a young woman, a very zealous Christian, no doubt, asked him, “Your Grace, are you saved?” The bishop, a very kind man, smiled and said, “My dear friend, might I just inquire a little more exactly as to what it is you are asking me. Are you asking me, have I been saved? Or are you asking me, ...Read Full Text >
September 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >

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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...Read Full Text >

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
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The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross

September 14, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America  ...Read Full Text >

Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for Sept. 16 - 29, 2009

September 16, 2009
Wed. Sept. 16, 2009 5:00 p.m. Affirmation Ceremony for the new Board of the Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos Archdiocesan Chapel of St. Paul, NYC 6:30 p.m. Religious Freedom in Turkey: The Case of the Ecumenical Patriarchate A conference co-sponsored by Fordham University's Institute on Religion, Law & Lawyer's Work and the Orthodox Christian Studies Program. Fordham University School of Law. Room 430 B/C, NYC ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIALS:
Α One-year Memorial Service will be held today for the repose of the soul of our ever memorable brother + Dana Edwin Knox.
Αn Annual Memorial Service will be held today for the repose of the soul of our ever memorable sisters +Maria Palis, +Margarita Diamandis, +Virginia Palis and ever memorable brother +Spyros Pallis.
May their memory be eternal

ORTHROS @ 8AM & DΙVINE LITURGY @ 9AM
Tuesday, October 6 + THOMAS THE APOSTLE

BAPTISMS:
On Saturday, October 3 @ 11:00am Mr. and Mrs. Nikolas Karkanias will baptize their son.
On Sunday, October 4 @ 1:30pm Mr. and Mrs. Constantinos Thermenos will baptize their daughter.

WEDDING: On Sunday, October 4 @ 4pm John Marolis will wed Esther Ibalio.

Previous St. Andrew Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
 
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