Our Mission

 To proclaim the Gospel of Christ in the Orthodox Christian Tradition while creating a vibrant, loving, compassionate and welcoming CommUNITY.

Our Vision

With the grace of God, to provide a loving commUNITY where all are one with Christ through worship, learning, outreach and fellowship.

SUNDAY: January 29

Sunday of the Canaanite

Orthros: 8:30 am - Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am

Removal of the Relics of Ignatios the God-bearer

Eleventh Orthros Gospel The Gospel According to John 21:14-25

St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

The Gospel According to Matthew 15:21-28

UPCOMING LITURGIES

MONDAY, January 30

Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian & John Chrysostom

Orthros: 9:00am – Divine Liturgy: 10:00am

THURSDAY, February 2

The Presentation of our Lord & Savior in the Temple

Orthros: 9:00am – Divine Liturgy: 10:00am

SUNDAY’S MEMORIAL:   Michael Kasarda (16 years) - May his memory be eternal!

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Classes meet every Sunday after Holy Communion.

GREEK SCHOOL: Classes meet every Monday and Wednesday from 4:15- 6:15pm. 

HELLENIC CULTURAL SOCIETY: A discussion & presentation will be held on Sunday, January 29^th at 5:00pm in the Sumas Hall titled “The Greek Recorded Songs in America 1915‐1940”. Coffee and refreshments will be offered.

SENIOR’S GROUP:  The Group meets every Tuesday at 10:30 am in the Sumas Hall. 

KNIT & STITCH: The group meets every Friday from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm in the library.

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS:  The St. Dorkas Ladies Philoptochos Society would like to thank you for your continuous support of our charities. Please consider becoming a member. We strive very hard to help those in need and it would not be possible without you. We would appreciate any deposit big or small into our Philoptochos donation box. Our next General meeting will be on February 5th. Thank you and God Bless you all!

GOYA SIGHTS & SOUNDS PRACTICING SCHEDULE:

Sunday, January 29                                                   

Greek Singing from 12:30 – 1:15pm                       

English Singing from 1:15 – 2:00pm                       

Religious Singing: 2:00 - 2:45pm                             

Choral Speaking: 3:00 - 4:00pm                            

Greek Play: 3:00 - 4:30pm                                                                                                                 

Tuesday: January 31                                                                                          

Greek Dance Practice: 7:15 – 8:45pm                    

Wednesday, February 1

Greek Play: 7:00 - 8:30pm

Thursday: February 2

Greek Singing: 7:00 – 7:45pm

English Singing: 7:45 – 8:30pm

Religious Singing: 8:30 – 9:15pm

Friday: February 3      

Choral Speaking: 8:00 – 9:00pm

CHOIR: Do you enjoy singing or participating in the Divine Liturgy with your voice? Do you want to praise God during services and learn about our rich tradition of Orthodox Music? Then come join the Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Choir! Rehearsals are Sundays at 9:15 am right before the Divine Liturgy in the Ministry of Music Office. For more information, please contact Ryan J. Kiel at rkiel@gcrmail.com or via phone at 1 (908) 723-5999. 

IOCC FUNDRAISER: Wine tasting event in the Sumas Community Center, on Saturday, February 11th, immediately after Vespers at 7:00pm. For tickets and information, please refer to the following link: IOCC.ORG/NEWJERSEY.

GODPARENT-GODCHILD SUNDAY:  On Sunday, February 12, 2023. Brunch will be served in the Sumas Hall following the Divine Liturgy and Sunday School. All are Welcome!

HOPE & JOY: On Sunday, February 12 at 12:00 pm, Hope & Joy invites you to their annual Chocolate Fest which will be held in the Sumas Hall after Sunday School. All are Welcome!

50/50 RAFFLE DRAWING: Will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023. This fundraiser helps to meet the needs of our Church. Your continued support will help make this fundraiser as successful as our past Raffle Fundraisers. For tickets, please contact the Office at (973) 251-2920.

GREEKFEST 2023: Festival Chairpersons (2 to 4 individuals) willing to organize the event through to execution. The dates for this year’s festival are Friday-Sunday, September 22-24 and planning must begin in February. The event needs leadership and past volunteers are here to help you learn the ropes.



 Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον

Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν κατεδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Resurrectional Apolytikion

You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You. 

Κοντάκιον

Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῷ τόκῳ σου, καὶ χεῖρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νῦν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλʼ εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος.

Kontakion

You sanctified the virginal womb by Your birth, O Lord, and blessed the hands of Symeon fittingly, O Christ God; and even now You came and saved us. Now, give peace to our Nation in time of war, and empower our Leaders, so loved by You, the only one who loves humanity. 

Parish Council President’s Weekly Message - Week of January 29, 2023

Last Sunday, I had the great honor of being elected Parish Council President along with the other members of the 2023 Executive Board listed below. It’s quite humbling and I look forward to serving God and our church community of Ss Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in this new capacity. I want to personally thank the 2022 Parish Council members, especially the Executive Board and with special thanks to Peter Vardakis who gave selflessly of himself for the past five years while serving as Parish Council President. Peter led us through one of the most challenging times and brought us through the Covid-19 Pandemic stronger. Thank you, Peter and thank you to his wife, Becky, who sacrificed her time with him for all of our benefit.

2023 Parish Council Executive Board

• Fr. George Khitiri
• Doug Rosa- President
• Angelo Kontogannis– 1^st Vice President
• Mary Kakos – 2^nd Vice President
• Bill Dagiantis- Treasurer
• Nick Peepas – Assistant Treasurer
• Brennian Antell – Assistant Treasurer
• Nick Churus – Secretary
• Dean Spenzos – Assistant Secretary

As a first order of business, there are some key volunteer positions that need to be filled immediately. If you are willing to take a more active role in the community or know of someone who is, please let us know.

A.  Festival Chair-Persons – 2 to 4 individuals willing to organize the event through to execution. The dates for this year’s festival are Friday-Sunday, September 22-24 and planning must begin in February. The event needs leadership and past volunteers are here to help you learn the ropes.

B.  Rental Committee – members needed to assist with reassessing the rental structure and assist with rentals through advertising, hall design, set-up, etc.

C.   We will also begin announcing ways you can increase your stewardship to the church by giving of your time and talent through volunteering. As our beautiful facilities turns 11+ this year, there is a growing list of repairs and cleanings that continue to present themselves. We are looking to begin publishing these needs regularly so that all of us are given the opportunity to help if we can. Our parishioners have many talents to share and we thank you all in advance for the stewardship of your time and talent.

Sincerely,

Doug Rosa

Parish Council President

A Message from the Greek School Director

It is with much gratitude that I reach out to the entire community of Ss Nicholas, Constantine and Helen Roseland to say Thank you for the incredible teamwork, dedication and cooperation displayed this past weekend when our parish hosted the Metropolis of NJ Three Hierarchs/Greek Letter Day celebration. 

This event, attended by His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia was a tremendous honor for Ss Nicholas, Constantine and Helen and an opportunity to honor one of our own, k. Rita Fitanidou for her 50 years of service to Greek education. 

From our Parish Priest, Fr. George, Parish Administrator and office staff, to our PC President, Peter Vardakis, and PC Board Members, to our Greek School Teachers, PTO Board, young students and Greek School families, to our church ministry leaders and members, to the many volunteers and outside vendors, a tremendous effort was put forth, resulting in a wonderful, successful event.

Our deepest gratitude to :

AMERICANA DINER - WEST ORANGE NJ

CHIT CHAT DINER - WEST ORANGE NJ

HANOVER MANOR - EAST HANOVER NJ

MONTCLAIR GRILL - MONTCLAIR NJ

WAYNE HILLS DINER - WAYNE NJ

WEST ESSEX DINER - FAIRFIELD NJ

for their generous contributions to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey2023 Greek Letter Day Celebration!

Respectfully,

k. Sophia Logothetis

Greek School Principal

YOUTH MINISTRY REGISTRATION: Please click on the links below to register for our Youth Ministries. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL / GREEK SCHOOL / H.O.P.E.-J.O.Y. / G.O.Y.A.