LENTEN LUNCHEON Nov. 22 In the St Andrew Social Hall following Divine Liturgy
Lunch will include: Salad, Pasta with tomato sauce, Bread, Fruit, Beverages & Dessert
Adults $10 Children ages 5-12 $5
Proceeds of luncheon will be used to offer Thanksgiving Meal to the Interfaith Council for homeless families in Morris County
Sponsored by: St Andrew Philoptochos

UPCOMING EVENTS ANNUAL SPECIAL OFFERING TRAY will be collected as you exit the church on Sunday for the benefit of the ongoing philanthropic and administrative needs of our Holy Metropolis
Please join us in the St. Andrew Social Hall for a delicious LENTEN LUNCHEON during COFFEE ΗOUR hosted by Philoptochos
UPCOMING COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: November 29 JOY,
December 6 HOPE, 12/13 PTA, 12/20 GOYA, 12/27 Agape
Sunday School students should attend Liturgy @10am.with their families. NOTE TO FAITHFUL: Please allow Religious Education students & teachers to receive Holy Communion first.
11:15am– 12:15pm – Sunday School Classes are in session

NEXT WEEK & UPCOMING EVENTS
TUESDAY 11/24 • HAS Class @4:30-6:30pm Grades 6, 5, 4, 3 •@7pm Philoptochos Meeting in the St. Andrew Social Hall
WEDNESDAY 11/25 @ 8am Orthros & @ 9amDiving Liturgy
WEDNESDAY 11/25 @ 7am Orthros & @8pm Diving Liturgy
THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY 11/26
•NO Mazi •NO HOPE Group •NO HAS Classes •NO GREEK DANCING
11/29 •@Memorial Service for the late +Norma Christos +Anastasios Berdebes, and +Salvatore G & +Salvatore E D'Accampo
November 29 @ 7•Sunday Evening +VESPERS OF ST. ANDREW
Refreshments following service /hosted by Philoptochos
November 30 •Monday Morning @9amDIVINE LITURGY OF ST. ANDREW
Luncheon following services/ hosted by Philoptochos
DECEMBER 3 •@7pm PTA Meeting
12/6 •@12-2pm Elections for Parish Council •@12:30pm DOP Meeting •@1pm GOYA /Christmas Caroling
12/7 •@7pm Stewardship Meeting
12/8 •@ 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting
12/10 •@10:45 Christmas Show •Lunch will follow with guests from Agape Group *(Snow Date/ Dec. 17)
12/11 •@6pm-8pm JOY Activity •@8pm YAL Meeting
12/12 •@9am Stop and Go Liturgy in church – Lunch in Social Hall

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 the St. Andrews PTA!

"Bring your gold or unwanted jewelry (gold, silver, diamonds, platinum) fine watches, flatware, trays, cups, frames (marked 925 or sterling) to this event. An appraiser will give you a sale price based on that day`s closing value of your items from the NYComex. You choose to sell your items and the highest prices in cash are yours to take home or you may choose to donate a piece of your jewelry to St. Andrews, who will receive 110% of any donated items. Please call 973-879-5945 if you have any questions."
American Gold & Diamond Buyers

American buyers Gold & Diamond (973) 879-5945


THANKSGIVING BENEFIT FOR ST PETER’S ORPHANAGE THE ALEXIS DINER located at 3130 RT. 10 W •DENVILLE NJ • 973-361-8000
HOSTS 4 TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BENEFIT
FOR ST PETER’S ORPHANAGE
This Year, on November 26th, the Alexis Diner will once again be opening the doors to serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings to benefit St. Peter’s Orphanage, Denville NJ.
Make your reservations early!
Seating times: 12 noon - 2pm - 4pm
Inquire at the front desk or call (973)361-8000


STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM Update 11/18/09 We would like to thank everyone who brought in and or mailed their 2010 Christian Stewardship Commitment Card. We have received 95 Cards totaling a commitment of $115,260 for the coming year. If you were not able to bring your card to church, we ask that you prayerfully reflect on your commitment to our Saint Andrew Church. We also ask that you please consider increasing your pledge from last year in gratitude for God’s blessings and mail to the church. Thank you again for your support to Saint Andrew and to its ministries.


ARTOS for Artoclasia Service 5 loaves for $45 Baked by the ladies of St. Andrew Philoptochos

To place an order - please contact Maria 973-691-8168 or the church office.
The Service of Artoclasia (breaking of bread) is both a gesture of thanksgiving for God`s blessings and a commemoration to the miracle of Christ`s multiplying five loaves of bread to feed five thousand. Five loaves of bread are brought to church, blessed, and distributed to the congregation in a short service of blessings and prayers for health and prosperity. Bread, wine, olive oil, wheat, and candles grace the service table. The priest blesses the food, considered the basic elements for life by the Greek Orthodox. *Five loaves of BREAD, *One bottle of sweet red WINE, such as Comondaria St. John, *One small bottle of OLIVE OIL, *One small jar of WHEAT, * List of NAMES LIVING PERSONS to be commemorated.(give to Fr. John before Artoclasia Service


BRIDGES Outreach -Helping the Homeless in NEWARK Our GOYAns will be participating in a BRIDGES’ "run" in December 2009. We will be visiting the homeless, delivering lunches, toiletries & other necessities.

Our GOYAns will prepare 300 brown bag lunches, gather toiletries and clothing and necessities. A few GOYA members will deliver and distribute these items to the needy on Saturday, December 19, 2009.

Collection for these items will be until Sunday, December 13th.
TOILETRIES: Washcloths, Shampoo/Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Lotion, Razors, Shaving cream etc.
OTHER NEEDED GENTLY USED ITEMS: Blankets, Adult winter clothing: coats, hats, gloves, scarves, sneakers, shoes, boots, etc, Duffel bags, Tote bags, Sleeping bags.
The homeless need your support and GOYAns thank you.
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Barrett, GOYA Advisor


LEARNING TO LIVE THE DIVINE LITURGY The Divine Liturgy is the public worship of all the faithful. This act of worshipping is offered by the people of God and the Priest, towards God. Its divine gift, Holy Communion, is geared for us all who make up the people of God. Thus, the Divine Liturgy is celebrated by the people of God for the people of God: by us and for us.
We will continue to examine the various parts of the Divine Liturgy service, attempting to enhance our worship as we celebrate together.
THE LITANY OF PEACE: “IN PEACE, LET US PRAY TO THE LORD”
After the priest says, “Blessed is the Kingdom” the Great Litany or Litany of Peace [Page 1 in the Liturgy Book] begins. This includes all the petitions regarding our life as a whole as well as requests concerning peace. It is our initial presence before God. The first three prayers are dedicated to peace. The primary thing that we need in order to stand before God is peace. We should be peaceful in ourselves and among each other. When we are in the church everything should be done in peace. We ask Christ to give us His peace, which with His Sacrifice on the Cross He granted to the world. We gain peace through repentance.
“KYRIE ELEISON” (LORD, HAVE MERCY)
The words “Lord, have mercy” is the briefest prayer in the Church. It says everything. The prayer “Kyrie Eleison” does miracles. The Divine Liturgy is not just a simple ceremony, a reception or a concert but a Celebration, a Mystery, a Sacrifice, a Miracle, in which we should all be partakers as the mystical Body of Christ. All of us, children and adults, who are present during the Divine Liturgy ought to respond, “Kyrie Eleison”! Listen to each petition prayerfully so that you can ask with understanding for God’s mercy! In order for us to be saved, we are in need of divine mercy. Without God’s mercy there is no salvation.
“HELP US, SAVE US, HAVE MERCY ON US, AND KEEP US, O GOD, BY THY GRACE”
This last petition of the Great Litany [Page 3 in the Liturgy Book] asks God for His Divine Grace. “Grace” is the love of God. Even though man is guilty, sinful, unworthy, God’s compassion and goodness is such that He grants it even if a person has not asked for it! Grace is a gift, a donation, a present!
Adapted from Experiences During the Divine Liturgy, Protopresbytyer Stephanos K. Anagnostopoulos


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 our Lord Jesus Christ
5. Include date of birth, age , Name and telephone number on the back of drawing

The selected drawings will be published in our Community Christmas Card
DEADLINE IS MONDAY November 23, 2009 for the coming year


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 greater number of requests for assistance have been presented to us and WE HAVE RESPONDED.
It is our tradition to mail Christmas and New Year’s greetings from parishioners to the entire church family. This year we will again select a Holiday Card which will be drawn by one of the children in our parish. Please print clearly how you would like your family name to appear and return to the church office. You may also submit your family name for our greeting card to any Philoptochos member on Sundays after church. Deadline for Greetings is November 30, 2009.
The donations you make this year will be set aside and will only be used to assist more individuals and families overcome these tough times.
We appreciate any assistance that you may offer.
Respectfully,
Saint Andrew Philoptochos
Yes I/we would like to donate:
$25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $___________Other

PRINT YOUR NAME CLEARLY


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, November 29, 2009. Our faithful will enjoy the beauty of your gift for the entire Christmas and Epiphany Season.


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, Soup, Jell-O or Pudding, Cookies & Crackers, Coffee/Tea, Sugar, Flour, Apple Juice

No Perishable foods can be accepted

Sponsored by: St. Andrew Philoptochos


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 technology to detect an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Warning signs of AAA often go unidentified and if ruptured, abdominal aortic aneurysms are 80-95% fatal. The screening will be held on Saturday, November 21st . Register for a Wellness Package with Heart Rhythm for $149. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Your Health is in Your Hands, so call 1-888-653-6441, or visit www.lifelinescreening.com, for more information or to pre-register.


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 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


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.