Transcript Ep iphany - St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral

FORGIVENESS SUNDAY, MARCH 13
Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, March 13, 2016
Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
MARCH 14-20 SCHEDULE
LITURGICAL SERVICES
OFFICE AND MINISTRIES
OFFICE, M-F, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Monday
Δευτέρα
MARCH 14
Great Compline / Μέγα Απόδειπνον,
6:00 pm
BOOKSTORE, M-F,
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Clean Monday Luncheon, 12:00 pm,
Fr Tryfon Hall
Dance Ministry, 4:00 pm,
Community Center
Tuesday
Τρίτη
MARCH 15
Wednesday
Τετάρτη
MARCH 16
Basketball Ministry, 6:30 pm, Gym
Presanctified Liturgy
6:00 pm
Greek School, 4:30 pm
Men’s Ministry, 7:00 pm, Fr Tryfon
Hall
Greek School, 4:30 pm
Thursday
Πέμπτη
MARCH 17
Friday
Παρασκευή
MARCH 18
Choir, 6:30 pm, Cathedral
Academy of Byzantine Arts,
7:30 pm, Cathedral
Presanctified Liturgy
8:00 am
Salutations to the Theotokos
6:30 pm
Saturday
Σάββατο
MARCH 19
3rd Psychosavvato
Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am
Liturgy / Λειτουργία, 9:15 am
Sunday
Κυριακή
MARCH 20
Sunday of Orthodoxy
(One DL only)
Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am
Liturgy / Λειτουργία 9:15 am
St John Oratorical Festival, 3:00 pm,
Cathedral
Independence Day Dinner, 7:00 pm,
Community Center
Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Independence Day Parade, 1:00 pm
TODAY’S SPECIAL SERVICES
F IRST D IVINE L ITURGY
M EMORIALS
40-day:
Chrysoula Jordanidou
S ECOND D IVINE L ITURGY
M EMORIALS
10-year: Theophilos Fatolitis
The St Nicholas community would like to wish His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, a blessed name day on March 17; may the
grace of God light your path always.
COUNCIL
MEMBERS ON
DUTY TODAY
Anna Billiris
Karen Markopulos
Costas Sisois
Charles Samarkos
George Dovellos
Gus Tsambis
Manolis Ioannidis
DEBT ELIMINATION CAMPAIGN
Campaign Status as of Thursday, March 10, 2015
Debt Elimination Pledges Received
Debt Elimination Monies Received
Credit Line Balance
$ 99,050.00
$ 134,100.00
$ 139,275.00
Please contact treasurer Anna Billiris with questions regarding this report.
She may be reached at 727-674-5787 or [email protected].
ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Ρωμαίους 13:11-14; 14:1-4
Ἀ
δελφοί, νῦν ἐγγύτερον ἡμῶν ἡ σωτηρία ἢ ὅτε ἐπιστεύσαμεν. Ἡ νὺξ
προέκοψεν, ἡ δὲ ἡμέρα ἤγγικεν. Ἀποθώμεθα οὖν τὰ ἔργα τοῦ σκότους
καὶ ἐνδυσώμεθα τὰ ὅπλα τοῦ φωτός. Ὡς ἐν ἡμέρᾳ εὐσχημόνως
περιπατήσωμεν, μὴ κώμοις καὶ μέθαις, μὴ κοίταις καὶ ἀσελγείαις, μὴ ἔριδι
καὶ ζήλῳ, ἀλλ' ἐνδύσασθε τὸν Κύριον Ἰησοῦν Χριστόν, καὶ τῆς σαρκὸς
πρόνοιαν μὴ ποιεῖσθε εἰς ἐπιθυμίας. Τὸν δὲ ἀσθενοῦντα τῇ πίστει
προσλαμβάνεσθε, μὴ εἰς διακρίσεις διαλογισμῶν. Ὃς μὲν πιστεύει φαγεῖν
πάντα, ὁ δὲ ἀσθενῶν λάχανα ἐσθίει. Ὁ ἐσθίων τὸν μὴ ἐσθίοντα μὴ
ἐξουθενείτω, καὶ ὁ μὴ ἐσθίων τὸν ἐσθίοντα μὴ κρινέτω· ὁ Θεὸς γὰρ αὐτὸν
προσελάβετο. Σὺ τίς εἶ ὁ κρίνων ἀλλότριον οἰκέτην; τῷ ἰδίῳ Κυρίῳ στήκει
ἢ πίπτει, σταθήσεται δέ· δυνατὸς γάρ ἐστιν ὁ Θεὸς στῆσαι αὐτόν.
ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Kατὰ Ματθαῖον Ϛʹ 14 - 21
Ε
ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· Ἐὰν ἀφῆτε τοῖς ἀνθρώποις τὰ παραπτώματα αὐτῶν,
ἀφήσει καὶ ὑμῖν ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος· ἐὰν δὲ μὴ ἀφῆτε τοῖς
ἀνθρώποις τὰ παραπτώματα αὐτῶν, οὐδὲ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ἀφήσει τὰ
παραπτώματα ὑμῶν. Ὅταν δὲ νηστεύητε, μὴ γίνεσθε ὥσπερ οἱ ὑποκριταὶ
σκυθρωποί, ἀφανίζουσι γὰρ τὰ πρόσωπα αὐτῶν ὅπως φανῶσι τοῖς
ἀνθρώποις νηστεύοντες· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ὅτι ἀπέχουσιν τὸν μισθὸν αὐτῶν.
σὺ δὲ νηστεύων ἄλειψαί σου τὴν κεφαλὴν καὶ τὸ πρόσωπόν σου νίψαι,
ὅπως μὴ φανῇς τοῖς ἀνθρώποις νηστεύων ἀλλὰ τῷ πατρί σου τῷ ἐν τῷ
κρυπτῷ· καὶ ὁ πατήρ σου ὁ βλέπων ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ ἀποδώσει σοι ἐν τῷ
φανερῷ. Μὴ θησαυρίζετε ὑμῖν θησαυροὺς ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, ὅπου σὴς καὶ
βρῶσις ἀφανίζει, καὶ ὅπου κλέπται διορύσσουσιν καὶ κλέπτουσιν·
θησαυρίζετε δὲ ὑμῖν θησαυροὺς ἐν οὐρανῷ, ὅπου οὔτε σὴς οὔτε βρῶσις
ἀφανίζει, καὶ ὅπου κλέπται οὐ διορύσσουσιν οὐδὲ κλέπτουσιν· ὅπου γάρ
ἐστιν ὁ θησαυρός ὑμῶν, ἐκεῖ ἔσται καὶ ἡ καρδία ὑμῶν.
EPISTLE Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4
B
rethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the
night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of
darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly
as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ,
and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. As for the man
who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One
believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let
not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains
pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you
to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that
he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him
stand.
GOSPEL Matthew 6:14-21
T
he Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. And when you fast, do
not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their
fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their
reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your
fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and
your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves
break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal.
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
Variable Sunday Liturgy Hymns
Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν
καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς
ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ
Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
Απολυτίκιον τοῦ Αγίου Νικολάου
Κανόνα πίστεως και εικόνα πραότητος,
εγκρατείας διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξέ σε τη
ποίμνη σου, η των πραγμάτων αλήθεια δια
τούτο εκτήσω τη ταπεινώσει τα υψηλά, τη
πτωχεία τα πλούσια, Πάτερ Ιεράρχα
Νικόλαε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τω Θεώ,
σωθήναι τας ψυχάς ημών.
Κοντάκιον
Τῆς σοφίας ὁδηγέ, φρονήσεως χορηγέ, τῶν
ἀφρόνων παιδευτά, καὶ πτωχῶν
ὑπερασπιστά, στήριξον, συνέτισον τὴν
καρδίαν μου Δέσποτα. Σὺ δίδου μοι λόγον,
ὁ τοῦ Πατρός Λόγος· ἰδοὺ γὰρ τὰ χείλη
μου, οὐ μὴ κωλύσω ἐν τῷ κράζειν σοι·
Ἐλεῆμον, ἐλέησόν με τὸν παραπεσόντα.
Resurrectional Apolytikion
You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions
You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You.
Apolytikion of St. Nicholas
As rule of the faith and picture of gentleness,
and teacher of temperance you were exhibited to your flock, by the truth of the evidence,
Thus you acquired the lofty through humility, abundance through poverty. Father and
Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our
God, that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion
O guide to wisdom, provider of prudence,
disciplinarian of fools, and defender of the
poor, fortify and discipline my heart, O
Master; You, give me a word, O Word of
the Father. For behold, I will not hinder my
lips from crying to You: O merciful Lord,
have mercy on me who have fallen.
HOLY EUCHARIST (HOLY COMMUNION)
Holy Communion is a Sacrament within the Orthodox Church and is
only offered to Baptized and/or Chrismated Orthodox Christians who
have prepared themselves to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ. As you come to receive, please follow the
direction of the Parish Council Members, Ushers, and Acolytes. We
remind everyone that the Blessed Bread (Antidoron) offered at the
end of the Divine Liturgy may be received by all.
Saints and Feasts
FORGIVENESS SUNDAY
The Holy Fathers have appointed the commemoration of Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight on the eve of the Fortyday Fast, demonstrating how beneficial fasting is for man, and
how harmful and destructive are insatiety and the transgressing
of the divine commandments. For the first commandment that
God gave to man was that of fasting, which the first-fashioned
received but did not keep; and not only did they not become
gods, as they had imagined, but they lost even that blessed life
which they had, and they fell into corruption and death, and
transmitted these and innumerable other evils to all of mankind.
The God-bearing Fathers set these things before us today, that by
bringing to mind from what we have fallen , and what we have
suffered because of the disobedience of the first-fashioned, we
might be diligent to return again to that ancient bliss and glory by
means of fasting and obedience to all the divine commands.
Taking occasion from today's Gospel (Matt. 6:14-21) to begin
the Fast unencumbered by enmity, we also ask forgiveness this
day, first from God, then from one another and all creation.
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΗΣ ΤΥΡΟΦΑΓΟΥ
Η τέταρτη Κυριακή του Τριωδίου είναι αφιερωμένη στην
εκδίωξη των πρωτοπλάστων από τον παράδεισο της τρυφής. Ο
άνθρωπος δημιουργήθηκε από το Θεό ως το εκλεκτότερο
δημιούργημά του\. Πλάστηκε να ζει αιώνια μέσα στη χάρη του
Θεού, ατέρμονο βίο άπαυτης ευδαιμονίας. Ο άνθρωπος έκαμε
κακή χρήση της ελεύθερης βούλησής του και προτίμησε το
κακό. Ο αρχέκακος διάβολος τον παρέσυρε στην πτώση και την
καταστροφή. Αυτό του στέρησε την αέναη και ζωοποιό
παρουσία του Θεού και την κοινωνία των ακένωτων ευλογιών.
Οι Πατέρες της Εκκλησίας μας λένε πως αν εκείνη την τραγική
στιγμή οι προπάτορές μας μετανοούσαν ειλικρινά και ζητούσαν
ταπεινά συγνώμη από τον απόλυτα φιλάνθρωπο Θεό, θα είχαν
αποκατασταθεί στην πρότερη της πτώσεως κατάστασή τους.
ALEXIS THE MAN OF GOD
Saint Alexis was born in old Rome of illustrious parents
named Euphemianus and Aglaïs, and at their request was
joined to a young woman in marriage. However, he did
not remain with her even for one day, but fled to Edessa,
where he lived for eighteen years. He returned to Rome
in the guise of a beggar and sat at the gates of his father's
house, unknown to all and mocked by his own servants.
His identity was revealed only after his death by a paper
that he had on his person, which he himself had written a
little before his repose. The pious Emperor Honorius
honoured him with a solemn burial. The title "Man of
God" was given to him from heaven in a vision to the
Bishop of Rome on the day of the Saint's repose.
ΑΛΕΞΙΟΣ Ο ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ
Γεννήθηκε στη Ρώμη από πατέρα γερουσιαστή και
μητέρα αριστοκράτισσα. Όταν ήλθε σε ηλικία, για να μη
δυσαρεστήσει τους γονείς του, δέχθηκε να νυμφευθεί.
Αλλά αμέσως μετά το γάμο παράτησε τη νύφη. Μπήκε
σ’ ένα πλοίο και πήγε στην Έδεσσα της Συρίας. Εκεί
ντύθηκε φτωχικά κι έκανε το ζητιάνο. Συνήθιζε να
κάθεται έξω από την Εκκλησία, κάτω από μια εικόνα
της Παναγίας. Μια ημέρα, περνώντας από κει ένας
ιερέας, είδε να λαμποκοπά η εικόνα κι άκουσε μια φωνή
να του λέγει· «Ετοιμάστε κάπου να μείνει τούτος ο
φτωχός δούλος μου». Αυτό έγινε γνωστό στην πόλη, κι
όλοι έτρεχαν για να δουν το φτωχό ζητιάνο. Τότε ο
Αλέξιος, για να γλυτώσει από τον κόσμο, έφυγε πάλι και
χάθηκε. Μπήκε σ’ ένα πλοίο για να πάει στην Ταρσό, μα
η τρικυμία παρέσυρε το πλοίο και το έφερε στις ακτές
της Ιταλίας. Έτσι ο Αλέξιος, βρίσκεται πάλι στη Ρώμη.
Μια μέρα συναντά στο δρόμο τον πατέρα του. Εκείνος
δεν τον αναγνώρισε κι ο Αλέξιος του ζητάει κάπου να
μείνει σε μια γωνιά του αρχοντικού του. Ο πατέρας,
πονεμένος που είχε χάσει το παιδί του, δεν του
αρνήθηκε· τον έβαλε λοιπόν να μείνει σ’ ένα μικρό
δωμάτιο κάτω από τη σκάλα του σπιτιού του και τον
παρακάλεσε να προσεύχεται για το γυρισμό του χαμένου
παιδιού του. Δεκαεπτά χρόνια έμεινε ο άγιος Αλέξιος
κάτω από τη σκάλα του πατρικού του σπιτιού,
ολωσδιόλου άγνωστος απ’ όλους. Έμπαιναν κι έβγαιναν
οι γονείς του κι η γυναίκα του, κλαμένοι για τον
άνθρωπο τους, που τον είχαν χάσει χωρίς να μπορούνε
να μάθουν πού βρίσκεται. Έμπαιναν κι έβγαιναν οι
υπηρέτες κι έβλεπαν περιφρονητικά το φτωχό ζητιάνο.
Ο Θεός, όταν ήλθε ο καιρός, του φανέρωσε την ημέρα
της θανής του και του είπε να γράψει σ’ ένα χαρτί το
όνομά του. Όταν οι γονείς του τον βρήκαν νεκρό,
διάβασαν στο χαρτί που κρατούσε στα χέρια του· «Εγώ
είμαι το παιδί σας ο Αλέξιος»! Δεν μπορεί να καταλάβει
ο κόσμος και να εκτιμήσει την αυταπάρνηση και το
ηρωικό έργο των Αγίων. Πολύ περισσότερο στον καιρό
μας, που επιτυχία και κατόρθωμα θεωρείται το υλικό
κέρδος κι η αισθησιακή απόλαυση.
Ο άγιος Αλέξιος θέλησε να είναι
απόλυτα συνεπής προς όσα ο
Ιησούς Χριστός λέγει στα
Ευαγγέλια για τέλεια αποταγή και
ταπείνωση. Στο παράδειγμα του
αγίου Αλεξίου υπάρχει
απροσμέτρητο πνευματικό βάθος
και θείος έρωτας, που νικάει κάθε
άλλη επίγεια σχέση και αγάπη.
DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED
(As of March 10, 2016)
The St Nicholas Community would like to thank all those who have already made their pledge
to help eliminate our debt. If you haven’t yet, please let our Lord guide you to your donation.
Though $1,000 is the target amount, no amount is too small – or too large. If you are unable
to help, we welcome your prayers and moral support.
Metropolitan Nikitas & Lulias,
John
Rev Fr James & Presvytera
Vasiliki Rousakis
Rev Fr Sampson & Prevytera
Mallory Kasapakis
Abare, Irene
Agios Panteleimonas Kalymnian
Society
Alahouzos, Chris
Alesafis, Michael & Kathy
Andriotis, George
Andropoulos, DeRose (In
memory of Alexander Kaloudis)
Andropoulos, James & Angeline
Angeliadis, Gregory & Maria
Apostolides, Ipatia
Arfaras, Duchess
Archangel Michael Shrine
Assimack, Kathleen
Bakas, Elizabeth
Bangos, William & Manias, Niko
Bilirakis, Emmanuel & Maria
Bilirakis, Michael & Evelyn
Billiris, Anna & George
Billiris, Mary
Bouchlas, Constantine
The Boyiazis Family, in blessed
memory of Yvonne Boyiazis
Burruss, Mary
Chakos, Michael
Chrysostomou, Chrysoulla
Chrysakis, Chris & Naomi
Chrysakis, Emmanuel
Chrysakis, Phil & Tiffany
Coburn, Kyle & Mary
Cosmos, Nancy
Cretekos, Mr & Mrs
George (In memory of Nick &
Frances Cretekos)
Cuccuro, Ralph & Helen
Curlew Hills Memory Gardens
(In memory of Irene Skinitis)
Dakakos, Toni
Dance Ministry
Daskaroulis, Bill & Francine
Demos, Kathryn
Dobies Funeral Home
Ergas, Michael
Fatolitis, Evelyn
Fernandes, Mr & Mrs Robert
Georgion, Stephanie (In
memory of Georgiou Georgion)
Giallourakis, Bill C.
Giannas, Mr & Mrs Pericles
Ginnis, Nick & Thelma
Gombos, Emmanuel
Guido, Haroula
Harding, Spanos & Tina
Harvard, Kally
Haskopoulos, John & Denise
Haskopoulos, Evangelia
Hellenic Benevolent Society
Hourdas, Peter
Intl Union of Painters
Joanow, Sylvia
Johnson, William & Sherry
Kalymnian Society
Kapaniris, Drosso
Kappas, Dennis
Karavokiros, Irene
Karavokiros, Pam & Steve
Katsaras, Kalliope
Katsaras, Renee
Katsulos, Theophanis
Kavouklis, Dr & Mrs Laz
Kavouklis, Ruth
Keeter, Kelly
Kikis, Eleftheria
Kipreos, Olga
Kissanis, Anthony & Athanasia
Klonaris, Michael & Maria
Klimis, Harry & Effe
Klimis, Michael
Kokolis, Stella
Koukoulakis, Maria
Kouremetis, Michael & Terri
Kouskoutis, George & Maria
Kouskoutis, Michael & Tina
Kovach, Stathia
Lelekis, John & Calliope
Loe, Virginia
Mammas, Carmen
Manglis, Theofilos & Tula
Manias, Evangelia
Manias, Kallie (In memory of)
Manias, Nicholas & Michelle
Manias, Nikitas & Aspasia
March 25th Parade Committee
Margaritis, Diane
Markopulos, Karen
Markos, Anastasios & Angeline
Mazarakis, Donna
Miaoulis, Emmanuel
Miaoulis, Nick
Mikaleff, Irene
Miliotis, John & Bessie
Miller, Christopher & Evelyn
Monokandilos, Drosso
Mouratidis, Pano & Niki
Mr Souvlaki / Kikilis Corp.
Nelsen, William & Leoni
Nicholas III, Paul G.
Palaidis, Chris & Geneva
Panageotou, Bill
Pantelis, Mike & Irene
Pantelis, Nick & Sylvia
Papadakis, Sandy
Pappas, Argie, Bessie & Lula
Patsalides, Harry & Ana
Person, Jean
Petalas, John
Phillips, Pauline
Philipson, Susan
Pikos Implant Institute
Pilitsis, Dr. John V.
Post, Zenon
Pseftelis, Vasilis & Kaliope
Psilakis, Erasmia
Psilakis, Michael & Ekaterina
Psiropoulos, George & Frieda
Rigas, Evangeline
Rigas, James & Christina
Rigas, Stratos & Maria
Royal Bridge Painting Co.
Samarkos, Charles & Anne
Saravanos, Anthony & Mary Ann
Shoemaker, James & Cathrine
Skandaliaris, Anargiros & Lora
Smith, E. Victoria
Solon, George
Spanolios, Peter & Anna
St. Nicholas Bookstore
St. Nicholas Greek School
St. Nicholas Philoptochos
Stamas, George
Stamas, Anna
Stamas, John & Donna
Stavropoulos, Mary
Stephanos, Evelyn & John
Stratakis, Peter & Doris Johnsen
Sullivan, Stephanie
Tezza, Aldo & Fountotos, Themis
Tharin Jr, Robert & Irene
Theofilos, Kathy
Theofilos, John
Theophilopoulos, Dean & Ellyn
Thiros, Louis & Koulianos, Maria
(In memory of Panormitis &
Ekaterina Koulianos)
Tsambis, Kon/nos & Anna
Tsangaris, Charles & Mary
Tsantakis, Christina
Tsataros, Nick & Kathie
Tsoukalas, Eleni
Tsoutsanis, Catherine
Tsoutsanis, Samuell
Vazopolos, Steve
Vlahakis, Lydia
Vouvalis, George
Vouvalis, Nicholas
Wohl, Bruce
Zisimopoulos, Harry & Helen
THANKING GOD
As Orthodox Christians, we are called
to a new way of seeing things – a new
way of life. Stewardship is obedience to
the greatest commandment to “love the
Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and
strength.” We are called to bring ourselves and others to commit our lives to
Jesus Christ in such a way that leads us
to the joy of knowing him personally
and profoundly. Thus, the question is
not, “How much do I give to stay in the
club?” or “What are the dues?” The real
question we need to ask ourselves is
“How do I thank God for my many
blessings?”
LEAVE THE REST TO GOD
You cannot do everything, but you can
do something. God wants you to do
your best and leave the rest to him.
Saint Theofan said, “Exert all your
strength, but rest your concern for success on God.” The Lord doesn’t expect
any more from us than what we have to
offer. But He does expect us to be faithful and that we do our very best for
Him. We do our best and leave the rest
to Him.
ΨΥΧΟΧΑΡΤΙ
PRAYER SHEET
ΥΠΕΡ ΑΝΑΠΑΥΣΕΩΣ
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ARTOKLASIES / MEMORIAL SERVICES
Contemplating having an artoklasia or a memorial service? Kindly call
Soultana in our parish office at 727-937-3540 to make arrangements. Kollyva for memorials (μνημόσυνα) may be ordered through:
 Antonia Korfias (727-937-8785)
 Irene Koutelas (727-934-5245)
 Evangelia Stavropoulos (727-937-5649)
Contact info for these preparers is provided as a service to parishioners and does not imply endorsement.
ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ
Η Επιτροπή Παρελάσεως της Tampa Bay σας προσκαλεί όπως με την παρουσία σας τιμήσετε τις εορταστικές
εκδηλώσεις προς τιμή των ηρώων της 25 Μαρτίου 1821, οι οποίοι θυσιάστηκαν για να ζούμε εμείς ελεύθεροι.
ΤΟ ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΤΩΝ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΕΩΝ
Σάββατο, 19 Μαρτίου
7:00 μ.μ.
Mεγάλη χοροεσπερίδα της Επιτροπής Παρελάσεως για τον Εορτασμό της 25ης Μαρτίου στο
Community Center του Αγίου Νικολάου, με τη συμμετοχή της Φιλαρμονικής του Ελληνικού
Π.Ν. Με την παρουσία του θα μας τιμήσει ο Υπ. Εθνικής Αμύνης Πάνος Καμμένος.
Τιμή εισιτηρίου: $50 μετά δείπνου
Κυριακή, 20 Μαρτίου
8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος, Καθεδρικός Ναός Αγίου Νικολάου
9:30 π.μ.
Θεία Λειτουργία
11:30 π.μ.
Δοξολογία
12:00 μ.μ.
Έπαρση των σημαιών στο προαύλιο της εκκλησίας
1:00 μ.μ.
Έναρξη παρελάσεως (Lemon Street – Dodecanese Street)
2:30 μ.μ.
Ελληνικοί παραδοσιακοί χοροί από τα χορευτικά μας συγκροτήματα στο Community Center
του Αγίου Νικολάου και Mini-Festival από τον Σύλλογο Χάλκης
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, καλέστε τον Πρόεδρο της Επιτροπής Κώστα Σισώη στο 727-858-2630.
NOTICE
The Parade Committee of Tampa Bay, Inc. requests the honor of your presence at the Greek Independence Day
celebration in Tarpon Springs, in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives so that we can live in freedom.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 19
7:00 pm
Independence Day Parade Committee dance, St Nicholas Community Center. Pre-dinner
entertainment provided by Hellenic Navy Brass Band. Special guest Greek Defense Minister
Panos Kammenos
Tickets: $50 per person, including dinner
Sunday, March 20
8:00 am
Orthros, St Nicholas Cathedral
9:30 am
Divine Liturgy
11:30 am
Doxology
12:00 pm
Raising of the flags, St Nicholas churchyard
1:00 pm
Parade (Lemon Street – Dodecanese Street)
2:30 pm
Traditional Greek dances by St Nicholas dance ministries and Mini-Festival by Halki Society,
St Nicholas Community Center
For more information, please call Committee Chairman Costas Sisois at 727-858-2630.
OUR PRIESTS ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU
Fr.
James
Rousakis
(727-698-3974,
[email protected])
and
Fr.
Sampson
Kasapakis
(941-266-3229,
[email protected]) are here to serve you. Please call,
text or e-mail them for any spiritual needs. Kindly do not use the
priests’ social media sites (e.g. Facebook), as your message might be
inadvertently overlooked. To schedule sacraments, e-mail or call Fr.
James. Ο Πατήρ Δημήτριος και ο Πατήρ Σαμψών είναι καθημερινά
στην διάθεσή σας. Παρακαλούμε να τους καλείτε στα κινητά τους
τηλέφωνα για πνευματικές ανάγκες.
ST NICHOLAS KITCHEN
St Nicholas Kitchen is an outreach ministry which provides a hot meal
and fellowship to those in need. Volunteers for cooking, serving meals
and cleanup between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm - along with monetary
donations for the purchase of food - are welcome and needed. Remember the book of Matthew 25:35-36: “...For I was hungry and you
gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger
and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick
and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.” Your assistance helps feed approximately 100 people every Monday. Thank you
for your support. Please call Chris Palaidis at 727-808-3895 for further information.
VPK FULL-TIME TEACHER NEEDED
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Preschool in Tarpon
Springs is hiring a full-time VPK Certified teacher
with experience. Compensation is based on experience. Applicants must pass a Level 2 background
screening. If you or someone you know is interested
in applying, please submit a resume for consideration via e-mail to Office Manager Maria Angeliadis at
[email protected].
MEN’S MINISTRY SECOND MEETING
The Men’s Ministry first meeting on March 9 was very successful! We
are pleased to announce that we will be meeting again next Wednesday, March 16, in Fr Tryfon Hall following the Presanctified Liturgy,
which will also be our topic of discussion. We hope to see you there!
ST. NICHOLAS GREEK SCHOOL
KATHARA DEFTERA
(CLEAN MONDAY)
PICNIC
March 14, 3:00 pm
Fred Howard Park-Shelter 1
Celebrate the first day of Great Lent by bringing a
Lenten food item . . . and don’t forget your kites!
PASCHAL SEASON DECORATIONS
If you would like to contribute to the floral decoration of our Cathedral for Great Lent and Holy Week, kindly drop off your monetary gift
at the parish office or call 727-937-3540 to pay by credit card.
LET US HOST YOUR NEXT PARTY
Reserve Father Tryfon Hall or the Community Center for your next
event in 2016. Visit the hall rental website at http://
www.stnicholasvenues.com or call the church office at 727-937-3540.
FACILITY USAGE PROCEDURE
To all St Nicholas ministries and affiliated organizations:
To request a facility for meetings, practice, etc., please fill out a Facility Request Form. In order to request a facility for an event, such
as a dance, reception, dinner, etc., a Hall Rental Contract and Floor
Plan must be completed ahead of time. All forms can be provided by
the Parish Office. Please call us at 727-937-3540 if you have any
questions about this new procedure. We appreciate your cooperation!
AFGLC DEMETRIOS HALKIAS SCHOLARSHIP
Two scholarships are given annually to two college graduate or undergraduate college students majoring in the sciences and/or enrolled in a pre-medical program of study. To be considered, applicants or parents must be Orthodox Christians and must submit their
application and official transcripts of their academic work by April 4,
2016. The scholarships will be awarded at the exclusive discretion of
the Scholarship Committee, not by the Halkias Family, and evaluations will be based on:
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Course work during the semester prior to the Application (Fall
2015)
Complexity of courses taken
Grade point average, for the course work completed and overall
Time spent outside the classroom, working to pay for own expenses
Membership and time spent in school–related organizations
Volunteer work in school or church activities
Commitment to & participation in Church organizations
Proof of financial need (if appropriate)
Application checklist:
 Completed application form (contact St Nicholas Office at 727-937
-3540)
 Official transcripts of academic work from Fall semester 2015.
(High School transcripts ONLY if you are a first year college student).
 A letter of recommendation from your parish priest.
 A letter of character reference from a competent authority.
 A paragraph explaining why you should be awarded the scholarship.
You may only be awarded this scholarship once. All documents must
be received by or on April 4, 2016. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL
NOT BE REVIEWED. Scholarships will be awarded on April 16, 2016
at the AFGLC conference.
ST NICHOLAS PHILOPTOCHOS
Monday: 9:00-10:00 am; Tue-Wed: 10:00 am - noon
Mission Statement
To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the
imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need to help of the Church through
fund-raising efforts.
First Friday Downtown Tarpon Springs Event March 4th
The best part of the evening wasn’t making $351 selling koulourakia
and tote bags; it was sharing our mission with the community!
Philoptochos will start taking pre-orders for
tsourekia and koulourakia for Easter.
To place your order, please call our office and leave your name and
phone number. The cost will be $6.00 for tsourekia and
$6.00/dozen for koulourakia
Upcoming Events:
Monday, March 14, 11:45 am: Clean Monday Luncheon in Fr Tryfon Hall.
Please bring a Lenten covered dish to share.
St Nicholas Philoptochos, 18 Hibiscus St (directly behind St. Nicholas Cathedral)
Mailing address: P.O. Box 2043, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 + Tel: 727-944-3366
SAINT NICHOLAS BOOKSTORE
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - noon
Tel. 727-944-3419
The perfect place to purchase meaningful gifts and support our Cathedral. We have a large selection of books on Orthodoxy, Bibles, icons, CDs, DVDs and more. A large selection of children's
books and activities is available to prepare our young Orthodox Christians for their journey to
Pascha. A variety of other books is also available to enrich your Lenten experience.
Preparing for Lent
Enrich your Lenten experience during the
journey to Pascha. A
variety of books are
available to help you
understand the importance of physical and
spiritual fasting. There is also large selection of children’s books to prepare
our young Orthodox Christians for participating in the Great Lenten season.
The Lenten Spring
$18.00
Forty inspiriting meditations on Great Lent
based on scriptural
and liturgical passages
from the Lenten services. Includes spiritual wisdom of ancient
and modern saints.
Christina Learns the
Sacraments $16.00
A child’s introduction to the
seven Sacraments. Includes notes for parents
who wish to initiate discussions about God with young
children. Just one of the
many beautifully illustrated books in the
Christina series that helps children in
their religious identification with the
Eastern Orthodox Church.
Prayer Cubes
$7.00
A creative way to get
your children interested
in prayer. These 2 ½ in
wooden cubes can help
get things rolling! Toss the cubes and
whatever it lands on is the prayer
you’ll say. Mealtime, bedtime, fasting,
and friendship prayer cubes make
great stocking stuffers for all ages.
Gift Certificates
Can’t decide between our hundreds of gift items? Gift certificates are available in
any amount and never expire!
FOLLOW ST NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE
ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM!
SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL
17 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 + Tel: 727-937-3540 + Fax: 727-937-1739
CATHEDRAL OPEN FOR PRAYER: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fr. James Rousakis, Acting Dean & Vicar 727-698-3974
Fr. Sampson Kasapakis, Assistant Priest 941-266-3229
Michael Kouremetis, Council President 727-267-3298
Maria Angeliadis, Office Manager
Soultana Kalligas, Administrative Assistant
www.stnicholastarpon.org
PARISH MINISTRIES & DEPARTMENTS
ALTAR SERVERS – J. Theophilopoulos 727-946-2225
BOOKSTORE – Vasilis Panageotou 727-385-4321
BOY SCOUTS – Theodora Genduso 727-243-1706 & Antonio Genduso 727-243-1786
CHANTERS – Fr. Hatzidakis 727-698-3400 & Anthony
Hatzidakis 727-698-3401
CHOIR, 1st DL – Katie Faklis 727-937-1214
CHOIR, 2nd DL – DeRose Andropoulos 727-234-3946
DANCE MINISTRY– Maria Kouskoutis 727-942-7440 &
Eva Athanasatos 727-251-4768
EDUCATION, CULTURE & YOUTH – Karen Markopulos 727-485-4397
EPIPHANY COMMITTEE – Emmanuel Gombos
727-937-8658 & Johanna Kossifidis 727-741-3182
G.O.Y.A. (9-12 grade) – Theodora Stathakis
954-478-4157 & Emmanuel Gombos 727-937-8658 &
Penny Lambrianos 727-938-7417
GREEK SCHOOL – Chris Palaidis 727-808-3895
HOPE (K-2 gr.) & JOY (3-6 gr.) -- Fr Sampson Kasapakis
941-266-3229
JR G.O.Y.A. (6 -8 grade) – Theodora Stathakis
954-478-4157
ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL -- Maria Angeliadis 727-505-9856
PHILOPTOCHOS – Tina Chagaris 727-944-3366
PRESCHOOL – Jane Malone 727-937-7122
STEWARDSHIP – Charles Samarkos -727-480-3289
SUNDAY SCHOOL – Galatiani Leadbetter 727-455-6712
YOUNG ADULT LEAGUE (Y.A.L.) -- Fr Sampson
Kasapakis 941-266-3229
WEBSITE – Mick Geary
ORNAMENT SERIES
ICON SERIES
Images of Cathedral, Epiphany or Cross Diver
24-karat gold etched on brass
ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIETIES
AHEPA – James Miller 727-243-4546
SONS OF PERICLES – Jimmy Makris 727-446-3100
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE – Margo Filley 727-4880892
ATHENIAN SOCIETY – Helen Kariofilis 727-808-9746
CHIOS SOCIETY – Chrysanthi Psoras 727-597-8421
CRETAN SOCIETY – Angelo Sakis 402-541-6124
HALKI SOCIETY – Michele Manousos 727-858-4456
HELLENIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION – Emmanuel
Ioannidis 727-934-3885
KALYMNIAN SOCIETY – Nikolas Sazalis 727-945-0348
LACONIAN SOCIETY – Theodore Tsafatinos 727-6924028
PANCYPRIAN SOCIETY – Angela Georgiadis 727-3196804
PROMETHEAS SOCIETY – Effie Vassiliou 727-692-6565
SYMIAN SOCIETY – Michael Faklis 727-937-3602
St Nicholas
Made from Cathedral
dome copper
AVAILABLE FOR
PURCHASE AT
ST NICHOLAS
PARISH OFFICE
17 E. TARPON
AVE
TARPON
SPRINGS, FL