Parish News
November 3, 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
"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...................
Don't forget to attend our parish-wide retreat on Church Health and Growth on Sunday, November 7, 2004. It will be under the able direction of Father Jonathan Ivanoff from the OCA Department of Evangelization. Please be sure to be here. A light lunch will be served.
A Church School teacher's conference sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Education Commission was held at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Wayne on Saturday, October 30. It was well attended by all jurisdictions and many subjects were discussed. The meeting started with the following prayer:
Prayer of the Optina Elders
Lord, grant me to meet in spiritual peace everything which the coming day brings to me.
Grant that I may fully accept Your holy will.
At every hour of this day and in all things teach and support me.
Whatever may be the news I receive in the course of the day, teach me to accept them with a calm soul and with the firm conviction that Your holy will is in all things.
In all my words and actions guide my thoughts and feelings.
In all unforeseen circumstances do not allow me to forget that all are sent down by You.
Teach me to act honestly and wisely with everyone, without embarrassing or embittering anyone.
Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all events in the course of the day.
Guide my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to be patient, to forgive, and to love.
Amen.
Teacher's Conference....
(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.
November 14
Women's Club Meeting following Fellowship Hour.
Diocesan Meeting....
The New York/New Jersey Diocesan Meeting was held on November 1 in Yonkers, New York. Several of our parishioners attended and pictures of the event are on the Pictures’ Page.
