An amazing outpouring of love and generosity was displayed by our parishioners to the Saint Nicholas Giving Tree appeal this year. Over 150 presents will be distributed by Fr. Nick to needy children in the greater New Rochelle area through the WestCOP community service program.
The life of Saint Nicholas was the topic of this morning’s Sunday School sermon and the idea of giving this Christmas season. Our Saint Nicholas Giving Tree program is underway for needy children in New Rochelle.
Twelve year memorial prayers were changed for the repose of our beloved Fr. Peter Kyriakos. May his memory be eternal.
The AHEPA remembered veterans from our parish who served our country with honor and distinction with a special program at the conclusion of the Liturgy on Sunday, November 11th.
We welcomed today Fr. Evan Evangelidis, pastor of the Annunciation Church in Stamford, CT. Fr. Evan remembered his three years of service to our parish as a deacon.
“The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Fr. Nick’s Sunday School lesson this morning contemplated “Good and Evil” and the power and protection of the Holy Cross.
Χρόνια Πολλά on the Feast Day of Saint Phanourios - patron saint for all lost things. Yesterday, several parishioners prepared phanropites on the occasion of the feast day, and Fr. Nick read prayers and explained the tradition. In addition, birthday wishes were extended on behalf of the community to Diane Romeo - who celebrated her 97th birthday!
