Parish News
October 27, 2004
In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"
Matthew 3:1-2
Please take time to remember the following in your daily prayers.
For the health of: Andrew, Peter, Dorothy, Anna, Helen, Paraskeva, Olga, Stefan, Anna, Margaret, Dorothy, Helen, Karen, Helen, Georgia-Mary, Ambrose, Margaret, Bernadine, Catherine, Elmer, Mary, Helen, Anna, Stephen, Robert, Helen, Mary, Mary Ann, Nadezhda, Michael, Michael, Mary, Mary, Anne, Mary, Catherine, and Simeon.
"Choose Life", a publication printed by the National Right to Life Committee, is now available in the church office. You can pick up a copy of the Sept/Oct 2004 issue any Sunday until supplies last.
St. John’s has on hand 8 large round folding tables that are not being used. They each seat 10 people. These tables are available free of charge to any Orthodox church parish in the area that can pick them up and transport them to their church. Two racks on which they are stored will also be given away with the tables. Along with the tables and the racks are tablecloths that can be used on these tables. If your church can use these items, please let us know by contacting Fr. Royer or you can e-mail your request to eczechnj@aol.com.
Future Events.......
November 6-7
"O" Club (Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America) New Jersey District Convention will be held on November 6-7 in Singac. Tickets for the banquet and dance to be held on November 6 at the Singac Russian Hall are now available.
Turkey Time..................
November 3 & 17, December 1 & 15
Father's Education Classes will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the hall office. Instruction will be centered on Bible Study.
Free Tables......
Please bring your contributions for this year's Thanksgiving donations to church soon. Florence Junda is appealing for help in assembling 20 baskets containing turkeys and the fixings for 20 needy families. Please help.
Parish Retreat...................
A parish-wide retreat on Church Health and Growth is scheduled for Sunday, November 7, 2004 and will be under the direction of Father Jonathan Ivanoff from the OCA Department of Evangelization. It is essential that everyone attend. Session I will begin immediately following the Divine Liturgy and fellowship hour. Lunch will follow and the retreat will resume after lunch with Session II. It will end with Great Vespers for the Synaxis of Archangels Michael, Gabriel and All Heavenly Hosts celebrated on November 8. Issues that are important to every parishioner will be discussed therefore keep this date reserved and attend.
Very happy greetings to little Daniel John Kary, born October 10, 2004. Proud parents are Juliana (Mancantelli) and Matthew Kary of Wallington. Our prayers and best wishes go to the happy family and also to grandparents, John and Barbara Kary of Wallington and Father and Matushka Mancantelli of Montana. May God grant all of you Many Years!
Welcome!......
Theme: Toward a Healthy & Growing Parish featuring: Fr. Johnthan Ivanoff
(In Good Condition!)
November 16
Trustees' Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
November 22-29
Father will be away. If a priest should be needed duringf this time, please contact Fr. Dimitri Oselinsky.
November 7
Parish Retreat (See article above).
December 5
Children's Yolka and brunch free of charge to our parishioners.
Picture Page.............
Pictures of the recent "O" Club breakfast held on October 17 are on the Pictures' Page.
