July 25, 2021

Confession schedule can be found in the bulletin OR by clicking here: Monthly Calendar.  (There will be no General Confession during the Advent season.)

Our parish will be hosting an Advent Retreat of the OCF on Saturday, December 11th, starting at 11:00AM  in the church. All young adults, ages 18-25 are invited to attend. More details are available thrugh Fr. David.

Our Annual Saint Nicholas Giving Tree Project helps seminarian families who need assistance at Christmas. There are ornamnent tags placed on two "trees" hanging in the entry way of the Church. Take one or more tags, purchase the item, snd return the item Unwrapped by Sun. Nov. 28th.  Bring a smile to someone at Christmas morning!

A Virtual St. Andrew's Day Celebration  will be hosted by the FOCA on Tues., Nov. 30, @ 8:00PM, where an Akathist to St. Andrew will be served by past and present spiritual advisors, followed by a Keynote Address by His Eminence, Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest. For more details, see  www.orthodoxfellowship.org

A Prosphora (Holy Bread) Baking Day is scheduled for Sat., December 4th. Beginning at 10AM in the Hall, parishioners are invited to help roll out, stamp and bake the loaves used for Holy Communion. Come and be a part of this blessed ministry. All hands are welcome!

The Holiday Cookie Sale of Holy Annunciation Church in Brick will be held on Sat., Dec. 11th  from 9:00AM-Noon. Cookies by the pound, dessert rolls, ethnic items and unique gifts will be available. Although there is No Admission Fee, free Parking, complimentary coffee and hot chocolate,  you sre asked to bring gently used coats, gloves and/or mittens to help those in need.  

A Virtual Tour of Bethlehem  will be led by Very Rev. Ilya Gotlinsky on Sun. Dec. 12th @7:00PM via Zoom.  If you are having difficulty finding the true spirit and meaning of Christmas, then join in on this journey thru the Holy City and relive the events and places of our Saviour's birth. To reserve a spot, simply make a tax deductible donation at www.eventbrite.com Proceeds will benefit the FOCA United Fund, which provides for youth activities, scholarships and charitable outreach.

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: 

Parish Council: Mon. TBD @7:30PM (Hall)

Choir Rehearsal: Tues., Nov.30th @ 7:00PM (Church)

Men's Club: Thurs. Dec. 16th @7:00PM (Hall)

Altar Society: TBD (Hall)