St. Andrew Church, Randolph, NJ PUBLISH DATE: November 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22

BRETHREN, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 12:16-21
9th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to ...Read Full Text >

Archippus the Apostles,Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
November 22 ...Read Full Text >

Katherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
November 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
Today is the prelude of God's pleasure and the proclamation of man's salvation. The Virgin is clearly made manifest in the temple of God and foretells Christ to all. Let us also cry out to her with mighty voice, "Hail, fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation." -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
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
I cannot be silent about the story of Hesychius the Horebite. He passed his life in complete negligence, without  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 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

 
Saint Andrew Celebrations
Fr. John Theodosion, November 29 & 30 2009
On behalf of the parish council of the community of Saint Andrew that I invite you and your family to participate in the Feastday festivities of our Patron Saint, Andrew the First Called Apostle. Our community is especially honored, as His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey will preside at the Great Vespers as well as the Divine Liturgy as he ...Read Full Text >
November 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...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 >

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. ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...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.
Vice President Biden to Ecumenical Patriarch: We are with you; We support the Ecumenical Patriarch as a leader of global standing

November 5, 2009
The Vice President of the United States Joseph Biden and his wife hosted a formal dinner yesterday Nov. 4, at the Vice Presidential Residence to honor His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who during this third leg of his trip to the United States is visiting Washington, DC. ...Read Full Text >
Saturday, Nov. 21 @ 8AM ORTHROS & @ 9AM DΙVINE LITURGY +THE PRESENTATION OF THE THEOTOKOS INTO THE TEMPLE

MEMORIALS: On Sunday, November 22
Α 2-Year Day Memorial Service will be held today for the repose of the soul of our ever memorable sister +Ekaterini Hatzinas Coleman. May her memory be eternal!
A 10-Year Memorial Service in honor of the late +Bishop George of blessed memory that will be held today in all of the Parishes of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey. May his memory be eternal!
A 5-Year TRISAGION SERVICE will be held today in memory of +George Petrakos. May his memory be eternal!

BAPTISM
On Sunday, November 22 @ 1:30pm Maria Alyxandra Dlugolecki will be baptized and chrismated according to the Rites of the Estern Orthodox Faith.

Wednesday, November 25
ORTHROS @ 8AM & DΙVINE LITURGY @ 9AM + ST KATHERINE THE GREAT
ORTHROS @ 7PM & DΙVINE LITURGY @ 8PM + THANKSGIVING

Sunday, November 29 @ 7:00 p.m. ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Andrew Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:November 8, 2009
Publish Date:November 1, 2009
 
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