St. Andrew Church, Randolph, NJ PUBLISH DATE: November 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
November 1 ...Read Full Text >

Galaktion & his wife Episteme, the Martyrs of Emesa
November 5 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus the Wonderworker
November 7 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
By these words it is surely shown that in his [the rich man] daily feasting he had frequently sinned by his  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, The Book of Pastoral Rule, Chapter XIX, 6th century

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

 
“Come and See”
Rev John Theodosion, Nov. 1, 8 & 15
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

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 ...Read Full Text >
October 23, 2009
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For OXI Day - October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009
OXI Day

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom.     
Galatians 5:13


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 ...Read Full Text >
Norma Christos passed away
Norma Christos passed away. May God rest her soul. Our condolences to her family.
A funeral will be held for the repose of her soul at St Andrew Church on Thursday, October 31 @ 11am.


HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - KICK-OFF -Oct 31
AT 37 WILLOW STREET
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 ...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 >

UPCOMING EVENTS
COFFEE ΗOUR is sponsored by the family of Gerasimos Kalos in his blessed memory and hosted by St. Andrew PTA

UPCOMING COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: 11/8 DOP, 11/15 YAL, 11/29 Philoptochos, December 6 HOPE, 12/13 PTA, 12/20 GOYA

NEXT WEEK & UPCOMING EVENTS

TUESDAY 11/3 • HAS Class ...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 >

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)


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 >

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


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 ...Read Full Text >

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.


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 ...Read Full Text >
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >
MEMORIAL: Α 40 Day Memorial Service will be held today for the repose of the soul of our ever memorable brother +Gerasimos Kalos.

WEDDING:On Sunday, November 1 @ 1:30pm Peter Banos will wed Julia Metzler.
Previous St. Andrew Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
 
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