MEMORIALS: Today we observe the following memorials:
A 40 day memorial for Chrystalla Dimitriou beloved wife of Ted Dimitriou, mother of Bonnie, Christina and Jimmy. Grandmother of Nicole, Marisa, Anthony and Kerry Ann.
A 3 year memorial for Michael Georgiou, beloved father of Maroulla Polyviou.
A 23 year memorial for Polyvios and Anna Polyviou beloved parents of Antonios Polyviou.
A 24 year memorial for Pelayia Savva, beloved grandmother.
Eternal be their memory eternal be their rest. Coffee hour is sponsored by the Dimitriou and the Polyviou families.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING TODAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER DIVINE LITURGY IN THE PARISH CENTER – JOIN US!

DATES TO REMEMBER: Metropolis of NJ Christmas Advent Unction Service Ascension Church Fairview, Mon. Nov. 16th; Stewardship Sunday Nov 22nd; Thanksgiving Eve Liturgy, Wed. Nov 25th

40th ANNIVERSARY YEAR COMMITTEE: The year 2010 has been designated as a year of celebration – we will be observing the 40th year of the founding of St. Nicholas and the 25th year of the opening of our Church and the 5th year of our new addition. Our first planning committee was held – be on the lookout for news about this milestone celebration. SAVE THE DATES: Sunday, January 10th Family Day, Sunday, March 21st, Kickoff Parish Luncheon, Sat. May 1st, Family Day of Reflection by Bishop Savas, Sat. December 4th, St. Nicholas Gala and Winter Dance, Sunday Dec. 19th, Christmas Concert by Eastern Choir Federation. The planning committee will meet this Wednesday, November 18th at 7:30.

PARISH COUNCIL: The regularly scheduled meeting of our Parish Council will be held this Thursday, November 19th at 7:30pm

BIBLE STUDY: Our afternoon Bible Study group will be meeting this Friday, Nov. 20th at 1:30pm

ORTHODOX LIFE 105: This fall we will be introducing an exciting opportunity for all faithful to participate in an enriching experience to deepen their understanding of the treasure of our Orthodox Faith. Professor Peter Salierno will be leading this program. We will be meeting in the Library/Rotunda at 7:15pm every Thursday through the third Thursday in December. This journey will take us into the lives of modern day Orthodox saints with a focus on meeting Jesus Christ in their living witness and applying these insights to our daily experiences. All are welcome to attend.


CHOIR NEWS: Singers/musicians wanted: Do you sing in the car on your way to work, or in the shower? Are you one of the many parishioners who sing along with the choir from the pews week after week? Do you go home after church recalling those sacred melodies in your heart?
The choir and chorale of St. Nicholas are seeking to re-energize and expand our music ministry in a way which is rewarding and meaningful to our entire congregation. We are encouraging members of all ages with musical ability to join us. Contact Father Jim, Andrew Bacalakis, George Corniotes, Ronni Douma, or Melissa Ayvas Manolakakis to discuss any interest you or your children may have in becoming involved.

NEW MINISTRY: Our community is undertaking the development of a new ministry designed to provide counseling, networking, clerical and administrative facilities to parishioners currently seeking employment. This is indeed a vastly critical undertaking, especially in view of today’s difficult economy. We seek much help and assistance to get this program up and running. Parishioners possessing the varied necessary and required talents, please contact Fr. Jim, George Corniotes or George Kokkinakis.

KALI PAREA: will have their Christmas Party at Varka on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 12:30p.m. Please call A. Milcos or E. Fava for reservations. The deadline is November 24th.

COOKING FOR THE HOMELESS: January 4, March 15. Please call George Corniotes at 201-327-3645.

CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION: is an on-going Outreach Program sponsored by St. Nicholas. Please do not forget the needy. A basket and a complete list has been placed in our Parish Center for your donation.

NOVEMBER 21: THE ENTRY OF THE MOST HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
INTO THE TEMPLE
In the Orthodox Church this is observed as one of the four great feasts during the ecclesiastical calendar honoring Mary, the Mother of Jesus. According to tradition, at the age of three the blessed Virgin Mary was taken by her parents Joachim and Anna to the temple in Jerusalem, to be dedicated to the Lord. She lived there for nine years, in preparation for her future task of bearing God incarnate. Divine Liturgy will be offered this Saturday, November 21 at 9:30AM.

NEW YEAR'S EVE.....Please join Ahepa and the Daughter's of Penelope, as we ring in 2010 ~ with a dinner dance, in the St. Nicholas Church hall. All are welcome to this fun-filled evening. For reservations, please call Chrissie Toskos at 201-445-0236 (home) or 201-788-2246 (cell) or email her at Taurus03@aol.com. Adults $65, children 6 - 12 $25, children 5 and under free. No tickets will be sold at the door. More exciting details to follow!