Confession schedule can be found in the bulletin OR by clicking here: Monthly Calendar. For those who are hesitant to worship in person, Fr. David is available to meet with you, either at home or in church, to participate in the Sacraments ofHoly Confession and Communion. Please email or call Fr. David to set up an appointment.
Starting this Wednesday, October 16th, and continuing for three consecutive Wednesdays, Father David will be presenting a Four-Part Faith Exploration Series. In an experiment to enable as many people to participate, he will be holding the sessions via Zoom; a free internet program for "virtual" meetings. (Note: If you are not familiar with Zoom, please download the application this week.) If you want to take part, please send an email to Fr. David (dfmg@aol.com) and he will send you the Zoom link. All the meetings will be held at 7PM and will be approximately 45 minutes in length, with Q&A afterwards. This week's topipc will be Why Pray? Please participate in any or all of these gatherings of fellowship and growth.
The Men's Club is sponsoring an Atlantic City Bus Trip to the Resorts Casino on Monday, November 11th. The bus will leave from the main church parking lot at 9a.m. Tickets are $35 each, which includes $18 for slot play, as well as a snack and drink on the way down. To reserve a seat, call Pete at (732-735-6540) or email (silowkapd@aol.com)
Thanksgiving is around the corner! Have you started baking yet? If not, the Altar Society can help with its Annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale on Sunday November 24, after Liturgy in the hall. Please support this fundraiser and buy a "yummy for your tummy" in celebration of the Holiday - thanks!!
Just in time for the upcoming Christmas season, our parish will hold a Holiday Food Sale for pickup on Friday, December 6th, from 3-6pm, in the hall. (Pre-orders ONLY!) Babkas, kolachi rolls, pierogies, cheese blintzes, and stuffed cabbage will be available. Order forms with prices, quantities and deadlines are included in Oct. 13th bulletin (and on the home page of the website). Plan for a party, holiday dinner or gift-giving and save yourself some work; stock up now on these delicious food items you know and love!
Reach for a star an help make this Christmas a truly joyous one for seminarian families at St. Vladimir's and St. Tikhon's. Pick an ornament off the Christmas Giving Trees in the church vestibule and return the requested gift unwrapped, along with the tag, no later than Sun, Nov. 24. Please be aware that this may be the only gift someone will open on December 25th. If you choose a monetary gift, place the amount requested in an envelope and give it to Allison Steffaro. Thanks for sharing the light of Christ and spreading the holiday spirit to those in need.
The Saint Nicolas Day Pagaent will be presented by the Church School children on Sunday, December 8th after Liturgy in the hall.
The Annual Parish Choir Holiday Concert for the community will be held on Sun, December 15th, at 3PM , in the church. Please set the date aside.
FOOD CARD PROGRAM : Food cards are available for various supermarket chains after Divine Liturgy, and do not cost any more than the face value of the card. The church receives a percentage as a free fundraiser! See Judy Znaiden in church or at jznaiden@optonline.net.
MEETING DATES:
Church School: Nov. 3rd following Liturgy
Altar Society: Wed Nov. 18th @6:30 (Hall)
Parish Council: Monday, November 18th@7:30PM (Hall)
Choir Rehearsal: Tues, Nov. 5th @7:00PM (Church)
Men's Club: Thurs November 21st @ 7:00 (Hall) -
Sunday, November 3 9:00 Divine Liturgy
Thursday, November 7 7:00 Great Vespers w/Litiya
Friday, November 8 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael 9:00 Divine Liturgy
Saturday, November 9 10:00 Fall Retreat at Church of the Holy Croos Medford 6:00 Confessions 6:30 Panihida for Nicholas & Anna Popsuy 7:00 Vespers
Sunday, November 10 9:00 Divine Liturgy
Saturday, November 16 6:00 Confessions 7:00 Vespers