Listen to the daily scripture readings and thoughtful commentary with quotes from the Fathers and the lives of the Saints. It's strength for the journey, heard three times a day or whenever you wish from your computer or portable device. Hosted by Fr. Tom Soroka.
The Saint of the Day briefly tells the story of one of our venerable Saints we are commemorating for each day. It is heard eight times daily Monday—Friday, and is also available as a podcast. Our reader is a professional actor and an ordained Deacon in the Orthodox Church, Dn. Jerome Atherholt. Our source is www.abbamoses.com.
Here is a link to Sister Vassa Larin's Webpage containing her Daily Morning Coffee Podcast: Morning Coffee with Sister Vassa. (Consider becoming a Patron!)
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.
Prosphora Bakers needed! Our Holy Rollers are looking for additional volunteers to assist in this vital and ongoing aspect of Orthodox Church life. Please meet at the church hall at 10:00AM on Saturday, Feb. 4th - you won't be sorry!
On Sunday, Feb. 12th, our Church School will be participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring in an effort to benefit both the South River Food Bank and International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). Everyone is invited to bring a can of soup or a dollar bill, which will be collected during Coffee Hour. There will be a Soup Sale to raise additional funds. This has been a national event for over 30 years; let's harness the energy of Super Bowl weekend to unite us for a higher good!
The Senior R Club will host a Bus Trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Tuesday, Feb. 7th. Enjoy a day with friends on your journey. Bus leaves from the Whitehead Avenue parking lot at 9:00AM. Cost is $35.00/person. To make reservation, please contact Janice Meade (732-257-8671) or janiceemeade@aol.com
Our Annual Parish Meeting will be held after the Coffee Hour on Sunday, February 12th, in the church hall. Mark your calendars and plan to stay for this very important event. The 2022 Annual Report is now available to take home and review. Please bring it with you on the 12th!
Annual Easter Bazaar - April 1, 2023
Weeks of hard work and prep have already begun for our Annual Easter Bazaar. There will be Lenten and Paschal foods for sale, as will as arts and crafts for the upcoming holiday. Volunteers are needed! If you would like to help, please contact one of the co-chairpersons: Rebecca Kozak (973-634-7517) or Deborah Silowka (609-918-0249).Gift cards and Tricky Tray items are needed. Monetary donatons to buy food are also appreciaated. Look for further details in upcoming buletins - and please VOLUNTEER to work!
GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! - GLORY FOREVER!
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.
The South River Balalaika Orchestra will present a Fundraising Concert on Sunday, Jan. 29th @3PM at St. Demetrios Greek OPrthodox Church Hall, 41 Wisteria Ave., Perth Amboy. Tickets are $25.00 per person and can be reserved by contacting Jen Simnatos (732-343-2266) or Presbytera Sharon Mary (908-432-2205) Proceeds benefit St. Demetrios' Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA). Info is posted in the narthex.