St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church

Protopapas 50th Wedding Anniversary

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:59:16 -0500

Our beloved Deacon John and Diaconissa Valerie celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 12 with a prayer service of thanksgiving and luncheon. A highlight of the prayer service was shown in the use of their wedding crowns from their wedding service 50 years ago!

Forgiveness Sunday/Blini Luncheon 2012

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:59:16 -0500

St. John's began the 2012 Great Fast with great joy!

Sunday of Orthodoxy

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:19:50 -0500

The parish children of JOY participated in the annual Procession of the Holy Icons on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Sisterhood Flower Show Trip

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:44:39 -0500

On Saturday, March 10 and again on Saturday, March 31, the ladies of the parish women's fellowship, the Sisterhood of St. Xenia, will be spending some time together enjoying each other's company attending both the Philadelphia Flower Show and the Macy's Flower Show in March. The latter will be capped off by a return trip to Carmine's for dinner afterwards. Travel will be by bus (to the former) and LIRR (to the latter). Contact the parish for more information.

Teens Lenten Retreat

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:44:39 -0500

The Diocese of New York and New Jersey will sponsor an Overnight Youth Retreat at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Wayne NJ for students 7th-12th Grades on March 30-31, 2012. The Lenten Youth Retreat is entitled “The Theotokos: the Mother of the Light.” Orthodox and non-Orthodox students are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity for Orthodox young people to invite a non-Orthodox friend.

Palm Sunday Luncheon

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:48:36 -0500

Date: Sunday, April 8, 2012
Annual Palm Sunday Luncheon, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Luncheon will take place in the parish hall.

Cost: Donations: $15 for adults 18 and over, children under 18, free. All proceeds will benefit St. John's Building Fund and upcoming Capital Campaign.