NATIVITY OF THE HOLY VIRGIN RUSSIAN

ORTHODOX CHURCH
JACKSON, NEW JERSEY

OCTOBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

NEWSLETTER SPONSOR:
MS. SUSAN GUZ
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BELOVED
GRANDMOTHER ANNA GUZ

GLORY BE TO JESUS CHRIST!

GLORY BE FOREVER!

PARISH CELEBRATION: On the weekend of October

28th and 29th our Parish will be blessed with a visit from
our beloved His Eminence Archbishop Michael to
celebrate the 40th Wedding Anniversary and Ordination
to the Holy Diaconate of our Rector the Very Reverend
Archpriest Father John Prokopiuk and his Matushka
Ludmila. This will be a special weekend of celebration
beginning with Vespers at 5 PM on Saturday, October
28th followed by a festal dinner in the Parish Home. On
Sunday, October 29th the day will begin when we will
greet His Eminence at 9:15 AM followed by the
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. Following the Liturgy a
festal celebratory dinner will be served in the Parish
Home in honor of our Beloved Rector and Matushka.
Please make an effort to be with us on this glorious
weekend.
SPECIAL GREETINGS: The Parish Council and the
Faithful of Saint Marys Parish in Jackson extend to
our beloved Rector the Very Reverend Archpriest John
and our dearest beloved Matushka Ludmila peace,
prosperity, good health, for Many Blessed Years. Many
More Blessed Years.
FEAST DAY Celebrations in OCTOBER:
SATURDAY:OCTOBER 14th: Protection of the Mother
of God: Divine Liturgy at 10 AM.
GENERAL CONFESSION will be held again on the
first Sunday of the month, October 1st.
CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES: We as a parish would
like to again begin Church School Classes beginning on
the Second Sunday of October, October 8th. We would
hope that you will make an effort to join us on Sunday
Morning beginning at 9:15am to learn about your
orthodox faith and grow in the Lords vineyard.
This year we will focus on the Old Testament readings
in the Bible beginning with the Book of Genesis.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP OUT: On the weekend
of October 28th and 29th His Eminence Archbishop
Michael will be with us for the celebration of the 40th
Wedding Anniversary of our Rector Father John and
Matushka Ludmila. They both have contributed to the
success of our parish and have put in hours of work for
the Love of Our Lord. On this weekend we will provide
two meals for our guests, one Saturday evening after
Vespers and the other on Sunday after the Liturgy. If
anyone would like to contribute to defray the cost of
these meals please see Matushka Ludmila at the candle
desk. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.
WHY WE LIGHT CANDLES IN THE ORTHODOX
CHURCH: The meaning of candles in the Orthodox
Church is symbolic during ceremonies within the
Orthodox Church. It represents the light of Christ
according to Jesus own words: I am the light of the
world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but
will have the light of life. Candles are used extensively
throughout the church as continual, inanimate prayers
offered by the candles benefactor to God or saints
usually on behalf of a third party, although they can be
offered for any purpose. As the burning candle
illuminates darkness, so must the light of Christ shine
before men.
PARISH COUNCIL will hold their next meeting on
Sunday October 15th. All Parish Council members are
requested to be there.
WE ARE HIRING: Our parish is in need of a new
Choir Director. We offer a monthly salary, plus extra
compensation for special services, and an apartment
with utilities. If you know of anyone who is interested
please contact, Father John at 732-928-3223.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A REASONABLE TREE
CUTTER AND STUMP GRINDER: At the parish
Home we have about eight stumps that need to be
grinded down and a tree that needs to be cut down near
the Parish home. If you know of anyone who might
want to donate their time or who will give the church a
reasonable price for their services, please call Father
John.

MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS PROTECT US!

PRAY FOR US AND KEEP US SAFE!