HOLY RESURRECTION CHURCH

285 FRENCH HILL ROAD
WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470

FATHER PAUL KUCYNDA, PASTOR
MICHAEL GEEZA, CHOIR DIRECTOR

Telephone (973) 696-6572
E-mail frpaul@heisrisen.org
 
A parish of The Orthodox Church in America

January 29, 2012

33rd Sunday After Pentecost – Tone 8

Sunday of Zacchaeus

WELCOME

If you are a guest at today’s Divine Liturgy, we invite you to Coffee Hour.   You are always welcome to share in worship, study and fellowship here at Holy Resurrection Church.

If you would like to become an enrolled parishioner, please call Fr. Paul at (973) 696-6572.

COFFEE HOUR NEXT WEEK

February 5th  -  Diane Heiser, Allison and Eric Martinez, Sasha Robinson, Trish Vichiconti

SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK

Tuesday             7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Wednesday                       Eve of the Meeting of the Lord
                        6:30 p.m. Vespers

Thursday                         Meeting of the Lord
                        9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
  
Saturday            5:00 p.m. Vespers
  
Sunday                            Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
                        9:00 a.m. Education Programs
                       10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
  

“SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY”

The parish youth group asks you to join in on Sunday February 4th for “Souper Bowl Sunday.”  You are invited to participate by bringing a can of Progresso soup to vote for the Giants or a can of Campbell’s soup to vote for the Patriots. You may cast as many votes as you wish with your soup. Our collection will then be donated to the WIN food pantry.  May the best team win!

ALTAR SERVERS RETREAT

The second annual Diocesan Altar Servers Retreat will take place at St. Basil Academy, Garrison, NY from February 24 - 26, 2012.  There is no charge to attend this retreat.  All information (permission slip/waiver, schedule, etc.) is available on the diocesan website.  Please click here for that link:  http://www.nynjoca.org/news_120118_1.html

Please let Fr. Paul know ASAP if you'd be interested in attending.  Once we have a head count, perhaps we can arrange for carpooling, etc.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE

There will be a fantastic sale (25%!) on Sunday, February 19th.  (The sale excludes fine jewelry and pendants).
 

PLEDGE FORMS

You should have received your pledge forms for 2012.  Please take the time to prayerfully consider your pledge for the upcoming year.  It would be helpful if you would return one copy to the parish office as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Burk at office@heisrisen.org or (973) 696-6572.

BIBLE STUDY

A weekly Bible Study on Tuesday evenings has begun.  You are encouraged to participate so that you can grow in your appreciation of Jesus Christ as the Orient (messenger) from on high.
In the first four sessions, we will focus on the Ministry of Jesus. The following themes will be discussed:
* The Birth of Jesus  (Luke 2:1-20
* The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus Matthew 3:13-4:11
* The Beginning of Jesus Ministry (Luke 4:14-30)
* The Calling of the First Disciples (John 1:35-51)
This Bible Study is open to everyone, so if you have a friend you would like to invite to join you, please do. 

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

Wyatt Benson, a member of our parish and a Life Scout with Troop 192 in Wayne, is working on his Eagle Scout service project to help Passaic County foster children.  He is collecting new mid-size duffle bags for foster children ages 13-19 who are at an age where they are becoming unadoptable.  Many of these children will leave the foster care system with little but the clothes on their backs.  These duffle bags will be given to the children by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, who will be filling them with items the children will need for life on their own.  Wyatt's goal is to collect 100 duffle bags.  He appreciates any assistance you can offer, but more importantly, the children who are receiving these bags will appreciate your generosity even more.  Donations of duffle bags or money to purchase bags are now being accepted.  A box for the collection is in the church basement and will remain there until March 25th.  If you have any questions regarding this service project, please call Wyatt at 973-872-2135 or email him at wyattb@earthlink.net.

SCOUT SUNDAY

On Sunday, February 5th, Scouts all over the United States will celebrate National Scout Sunday.  The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the Americas has designated this also as Orthodox Scout Sunday.  Scouts are invited to wear their uniforms to church so that we can recognize that they participate in the scouting movement.

ICE SKATING

Everyone is invited for fun, fellowship (and lots of hot chocolate!).  The gathering will begin at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, 98 West 28th Street, Bayonne.  Ice skating will be at the indoor Korpi Ice Rink located at Avenue A and 29th Street.  A social will follow back at the church hall.  The cost for skating, skate rental and social is $12/adult and $10/child.  If you just want to attend the social, the cost is $7/adult and $5/child.  For more information, please contact Marge Kovach (732) 815-9765 or mjkovach@aol.com.

LESSONS IN FAITH SERIES

A new feature has been added to our New York-New Jersey Diocese website! "Lessons in Our Faith" is a series of video presentations offered by His Grace, Bishop Michael. In these videos, His Grace will explore matters of faith, belief, and practice within the Orthodox Church. They are intended to provide the faithful with much-needed information, guidance on their spiritual journey, and assistance in answering questions that may arise from non-Orthodox friends or acquaintances. The first of these lessons ~ "The Theotokos: 7 Questions and 7 Answers" ~ is now available, and more lessons are planned for the future. A special "icon" linking to this section will be permanently displayed on the homepage of our diocesan website:  www.nynjoca.org 

CHILDREN’S OFFERING ENVELOPES

The offering envelopes used by the children of the parish are now available for 2012.  Please pick them up in the parish hall.

DIVINE LITURGY

As one Sunday Divine Liturgy concludes, we begin to anticipate next Sunday’s celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection.  In preparation for next Sunday’s Divine Liturgy, please do the following:
* Pray daily
* Read the appointed Scriptures daily (listed below)
* Attend Vespers
* Fasting from food and drink from midnight.
* Prepare by privately reading Pre-Communion prayers if you intend to receive Holy Communion at next Sunday’s Divine Liturgy*
* Conclude your Liturgy by privately reading Post-Communion prayers

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK

Monday Heb. 13:7-16  Matt. 5:14-19

Tuesday  1 Peter 3:10-22  Mark 12:18-27

Wednesday  1 Peter 4:1-11   Mark 12:28-37

Thursday   Heb. 7:7-17   Luke 2:22-40
          
Friday 2 Peter 1:1-10   Mark  13:1-8
        
Saturday 2 Tim.  2:11-19  Luke  18:2-8

BEFORE COMING TO DIVINE LITURGY ON SUNDAY, PLEASE READ:

2 Tim. 3:10-15          Luke 18:10-14