Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida Sunday, March 9, 2014 SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΗΣ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΙΑΣ The First Sunday of Great Lent -Sunday To the left of the icon are Patriarch Methodios, Bishop Michael Synnadon, and Patriarch Tarasios. of Orthodoxy Empress Theodora, who proclaimed the veneration of icons, is depicted to the right of the icon. Theodora's son Michael III. The icon of the Virgin Hodegetria, depicting the Theotokos as the " “Directress" , is processed amongst the people and held on high by two angels. This Sunday commemorates the return of the Icons into the churches, according to the decision of the Seventh Ecumenical Synod (787). The Church determined that this celebration would take place each year on the first Sunday of Lent, as the Sunday of Orthodoxy, starting March 11, 843. On this Sunday every year the triumph of the faith of Orthodoxy is celebrated with ceremony. The Icon of Christ, according to St. John Damascus, is a distinct affirmation and a reminder of the fact of His Incarnation, which has a vital significance for the salvation of the faithful, an affirmation, which prevails to this day in the Orthodox Church. The celebration of the day includes the procession with the Icon of Christ around the inside of the church with pomp and reverence. The Sunday of Orthodoxy calls upon the people to rededicate themselves to the deep meaning of their faith and to declare in unison, "One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all". 1. What do we celebrate on this Sunday? 2. When did this event occur? 3. Who said icons would be venerated? 4. Who holds up the icon of our Theotokos? 5. How do we celebrate on this 1 st Sunday of Great Lent in our church? 1 THE MISSION OF THE ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX PARISH OF TARPON SPRINGS SPREAD THE IS TO PROCLAIM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN THE LIFE OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, TO TEACH AND FAITH, TO ENERGIZE, CULTIVATE AND GUIDE CHURCH ACCORDING TO THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FAITH AND SACRED TRADITION. THE CHURCH SANCTIFIES THE FAITHFUL THROUGH THE DIVINE WORSHIP, ESPECIALLY THE HOLY EUCHARIST AND OTHER SACRAMENTS, BUILDING THE SPIRITUAL AND ETHICAL LIFE OF THE FAITHFUL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OF THE AND HOLY SCRIPTURES, SACRED TRADITION, THE DOCTRINES AND CANONS ECUMENICAL AND LOCAL SYNODS, THE CANONS OF THE HOLY APOSTLES FATHERS OF THE CHURCH AND OF ALL OTHER SYNODS RECOGNIZED BY THE ORTHODOX CHURCH, AS INTERPRETED BY THE CONSTANTINOPLE. THE CHURCH OF THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST GREAT CHURCH OF CHRIST IN SERVES AS A BEACON, CARRIER AND WITNESS TO ALL PERSONS, THROUGH PREACHING, TEACHING AND LIVING THE DIVINE WORSHIP, ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FAITH. 2 Father James Rousakis, Fr.Rousakis 727-698-3974 Interim Proistamenos, is available to you. Please use his cell phone for any spiritual needs. For scheduling sacraments, please Call Theodora at the Church office, 727-937-3540. Thank you! Ο Πατήρ Δημήτριος Ρουσάκης είναι καθημερινά στην διάθεσή σας. Παρακαλούμε να τόν καλείτε στο κινητό τηλέφωνο για πνευματικές ανάγκες. Για οτιδήποτε άλλο, να καλείτε το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας και τη Θεοδώρα στο 727-937-3540. Σας ευχαριστούμε! Announcement for Future God Parents All Orthodox Christians planning to become A God Parent, should familiarize themselves with the Creed and be able to read it without word mispronunciation or recite from memory. You may recite our Symbol of Faith in either English or Greek. St. Nicholas Kitchen is a community event which provides a warm meal and Christian fellowship for those in need. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with the cooking, serving meals and cleaning. We need the volunteers between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. You can volunteer as many hours as you are willing. We are also looking for donations to purchase the food for Monday meal. Remember, in 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 will help feed 100 – 120 people each Monday. Thank you for your support. Please call Chris Palaidis at (727) 808-3895 for further information. 3 Hymns of the Week Ἀπολυτίκιον Apolytikion Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον· Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world. Ἀπολυτίκιον Apolytikion for Sunday of Orthodoxy Τὴν ἄχραντον Εἰκόνα σου προσκυνοῦμεν Ἀγαθέ, αἰτούμενοι συγχώρησιν τῶν πταισμάτων ἡμῶν, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός· βουλήσει γὰρ ηὐδόκησας σαρκὶ ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ, ἵνα ῥύσῃ οὓς ἔπλασας ἐκ τῆς δουλείας τοῦ ἐχθροῦ· ὅθεν εὐχαρίστως βοῶμέν σοι· Χαρᾶς ἐπλήρωσας τὰ πάντα, ὁ Σωτὴρ ἡμῶν, παραγενόμενος εἰς τὸ σῶσαι τὸν Κόσμον. We worship Thine immaculate icon, O Good One, asking the forgiveness of our failings, O Christ our God; for of Thine own will Thou wast well-pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou mightest deliver from slavery to the enemy those whom Thou hadst fashioned. Wherefore, we cry to Thee thankfully: Thou didst fill all things with joy, O our Saviour, when Thou camest to save the world. Απολυτίκιον τοῦ Αγίου Νικολάου Apolytikion of St. Nicholas 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. 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, the abundant through poverty. O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, that our souls may be saved. Κοντάκιον της Ημέρας Kontakion of the Day Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοὶ ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε, Ἀλλ' ὡς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων μὲ κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον, ἵνα κράζω σοί, Χαῖρε νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε. To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" 4 PRAYER LIST If you would like us to remember you or your loved one in our prayers, please contact the office. Prayer for a Sick Person Heavenly Father, physician of our souls and bodies, who have sent Your only -begotten Son and our Lord Jesus Christ to heal every sickness and infirmity, visit and heal me Your servant from all physical and spiritual ailments through the grace of Your Christ. Grant me patience in this sickness, strength of body and spirit, and recovery of health. Lord, You have taught us through Your word to pray for each other that we may be healed. I pray that You heal me as Your servant and grant me the gift of complete health. For You are the source of healing and to You I give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Annette, Freda, Michael, Angela, Theodori, Anna, Maria, Danny, Mary, Mihali, Chrysoulla, Stella, Catherine, Themis, Aristeidis, Macaria, Fr. Anthony, Zoe, Ben, Mary Francis, Jamil, Leonidas, Danielle, Lisa, Jenna, Sylvia, Alena, Joshua, Madeline, George, Nicholas, Anestis, Lia, Stevie, Deno, Niko, Stella, Nikki, Sophia, George, Chrysanthy, Peter, Evangelia, Panagiota, Panagioti, Giorgios, Vasilis, Lucas, Vera, Nikolay, Maria, Grigoris, Fannie, Cindy, Mary, Andriani, Fanni,Diane, Caliope, Vissarion, Panagiotis, Pauline, Maria, Evanthia, Dreama, Spyro, Kia, Andrew, Don, Callie, Chryssoula, Stella, Thiresia, Brittney, Ryan, Otto, Shaun, Litsa, Nomiki, Chloe, Nikolas, Niki, Mary, Nicholas, Panagiotis, Hrisovalandou, Nomikos, Eireni, Nicholas, Savvas, Diasinou, Brenda, George, Gerasimos, Evrideki, Doukissa, Sophia, Chuck, Katie, Kosta, Anastasios, Athanasios,Domna, Eva, Vagelis,Blasi,,Steve,Phillip,Mary,John,Catherine.Demitra,Kay, Margie, Mary,Sophia, Nikole, Christopher, Margo, Maria, Patra,Rick, Anna, Sotiris,Stella, Maria, Stavroula, Donald, Theodora, Maria, Anastasios, Pete, Kalotina, Theodora, Hellen, Khara, Theo,Irene, George, Christina, Eftihia., Christine, Eftihia, Charles, Yannis, Demetrios,Kaliope, Ourania, Emmanuel 40-DAYS BABY BLESSING For your convenience we are letting you know that you can make an appointment to church your baby on the 40th day after its birth, no matter what day that might be. There is no reason that you have to inconvenience the mom and the baby, waiting in the back of the Narthex until the priest is available on a Sunday ONLY. Make an appointment to come to church when it is convenient for you at a time that will not disrupt the baby's routine. ANY day you would like. 9am through 6pm by appointment. Bring the entire family or come just with your husband and the baby. Whatever you want. No waiting no inconvenience. More private time with the priest to talk about the future baptism if you wish. Call the office 727-937-3540 for an appointment. 5 Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 12:1-10 Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 1.44-52 Λοιπον και ημεις, περικυκλωμενοι οντες υπο τοσουτου νεφους μαρτυρων, ας απορριψωμεν παν βαρος και την ευκολως εμπεριπλεκουσαν ημας αμαρτιαν, και ας τρεχωμεν μεθ' υπομονης τον προκειμενον εις ημας αγωνα, 2 αποβλεποντες εις τον Ιησουν, τον αρχηγον και τελειωτην της πιστεως, οστις υπερ της χαρας της προκειμενης εις αυτον υπεφερε σταυρον, καταφρονησας την αισχυνην, και εκαθησεν εν δεξια του θρονου του Θεου. 3 Διοτι συλλογισθητε τον υπομειναντα υπο των αμαρτωλων τοιαυτην αντιλογιαν εις εαυτον, δια να μη αποκαμητε χαυνουμενοι κατα τας ψυχας σας. 4Δεν αντεσταθητε ετι μεχρις αιματος αγωνιζομενοι κατα της αμαρτιας, 5και ελησμονησατε την νουθεσιαν, ητις λαλει προς εσας ως προς υιους, λεγουσα· Υιε μου, μη καταφρονης την παιδειαν του Κυριου, μηδε αθυμης ελεγχομενος υπ' αυτου. 6Διοτι οντινα αγαπα Κυριος παιδευει και μαστιγονει παντα υιον, τον οποιον παραδεχεται. 7Εαν υπομενητε την παιδειαν, ο Θεος φερεται προς εσας ως προς υιους· διοτι τις υιος ειναι, τον οποιον δεν παιδευει ο πατηρ; 8Εαν ομως ησθε χωρις παιδειαν, της οποιας εγειναν μετοχοι παντες, αρα εισθε νοθοι και ουχι υιοι, 9επειτα τους μεν κατα σαρκα πατερας ημων ειχομεν παιδευτας και εσεβομεθα αυτους· δεν θελομεν υποταχθη πολλω μαλλον εις τον Πατερα των πνευματων και ζησει; 10Διοτι εκεινοι μεν προς ολιγας ημερας επαιδευον ημας κατα την αρεσκειαν αυτων, ο δε προς το συμφερον ημων, δια να γεινωμεν μετοχοι της αγιοτητος αυτου. Tην επόμενη μέρα ο Iησούς θέλησε ν αναχωρήσει για τη Γαλιλαία. Συναντάει, λοιπόν, το Φίλιππο και του λέει: Aκολούθα με. Kαι ήταν ο Φίλιππος από τη Bηθσαϊδά, την πόλη του Aνδρέα και του Πέτρου. O Φίλιππος βρίσκει το Nαθαναήλ και του λέει: Bρήκαμε εκείνον για τον οποίο έγραψε ο Mωυσής στο νόμο καθώς και οι προφήτες, τον Iησού το γιο του Iωσήφ από τη Nαζαρέτ! Tου είπε τότε ο Nαθαναήλ: Eίναι ποτέ δυνατόν από τη Nαζαρέτ να προέλθει τίποτε καλό; Tου λέει ο Φίλιππος: Έλα και δες. Eίδε ο Iησούς το Nαθαναήλ, καθώς τον πλησίαζε, και λέει γι αυτόν: Nα ένας γνήσιος Iσραηλίτης, στον οποίο δεν υπάρχει δόλος. Tου λέει ο Nαθαναήλ: Πού με ξέρεις; Aποκρίθηκε ο Iησούς και του είπε: Πριν σε φωνάξει ο Φίλιππος, σε είδα που ήσουν κάτω από τη συκιά. Tου λέει τότε ο Nαθαναήλ: Δάσκαλε, εσύ είσαι ο Γιος του Θεού! Eσύ είσαι ο Bασιλιάς του Iσραήλ! Tότε ο Iησούς του είπε: Πιστεύεις, επειδή σου είπα πως σε είδα κάτω από τη συκιά; Mεγαλύτερα απ αυτά θα δεις! Έπειτα του λέει: Σας το τονίζω και να είστε βέβαιοι, πως από τώρα κι ύστερα θα βλέπετε τον ουρανό ανοιγμένο και τους αγγέλους του Θεού ν ανεβαίνουν και να κατεβαίνουν προς το Γιο του Aνθρώπου. 6 ΤΗΕ EPISTLE THE GOSPEL St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 12:1-10 The Reading is from John 1:43-51 BRETHREN, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are punished by him. For the Lord disciplines him whom he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives." It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers to discipline us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father. At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man." 7 8 St. Stefanos Philoptochos Presents: A Lenten Retreat Saturday, March 22, 2014 Guest Speaker – His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church 3600 76th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 727-345-8235 Schedule 9:30am-10:30am Divine Liturgy 10:30am-11:00am Refreshments and Registration 11:00am-12:15pm Session 1 12:15pm-1:00pm Lenten Lunch 1:00pm-2:15pm Session 2 2:15pm-3:00pm Questions/Answers and Conclusion Registration - $10.00 ____________________________________________________________ Please complete and return this portion with your check of $10.00 per person made out to St. Stefanos by TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH, Attention: Lenten Retreat. Or you may email Suzy Balasis at frazzledlib@gmail.com Name:__________________________________________ Phone:________________ Email Address:___________________________________ Number of People Attending:________ @ $10.00 per Person $___________________ 9 AHEPA Friday Nights Please join us on Friday nights at the AHEPA for dinner, located at 20 W Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs. Doors open at 5:00. Meals are served at 6:00. Our menu for March is: March 14 March 21 March 28 Roasted Pork or Fried Fish Lamb Shanks or Fried Fish Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach, or Fried Fish All meals are $10.00 and include two sides, bread, salad and dessert. 10 Join Levendia, Zivaeri on a Tour of Mainland Greece and Kalymnos June 13 - June 27, 2014 13June 14June 15June 16June 17June 18June 19June 20June 21June 22June 23June 24June 25June 26June 27June Depart on Swiss for Athens. Departure 7:40pm from Tampa. Arrival at 4:30pm. Drive to Delphi. Overnight Delphi. Breakfast and Dinner included. Tour museum and the famous archeological site. Overnight Delphi. Early start to visit Meteora and the Monasteries. Overnight in Metsovo. Visit Ioannina for the day. Overnight Metsovo. Depart for Kozani and Krokos in the afternoon. Visit museum. Glendi in Krokos. Continue on to Thessaloniki to overnight. Thessaloniki. City tour. Cultural evening. Optional day trip to Mt. Athos or Optional tour to Phillipi and Vergina. Overnight Thessaloniki. Depart early for Athens. Dinner in Plaka with music. Athens. Tour of the city, including the new Acropolis Museum. Depart afternoon for Kalymnos / Kos. Touring Kalymnos. Performance in harbor and special evening event. Day trip to Patmos /Leros. Lunch included. Visit the Monastery of St. John Return to Athens in the evening.. Overnight Athens. Depart for USA Total package $3,159.00 per person double occupancy, including Swiss Air from Tampa roundtrip. Limited Space. Deposit of $500.00 must be made by March 13, 2014 Included Services 2 overnights in Delphi at Amalia Hotel or similar with breakfast and dinner 2 overnights in Metsovo at Apollon Hotel or similar breakfast 3 overnights in Thessaloniki at Mediterranean Palace or similar with breakfast 3 overnights in Athens at Divani Palace or similar breakfast 3 overnights in Kalymnos at Elena Village or similar breakfast English speaking licensed guide for touring as per itinerary Deluxe motor coach for transfers and touring as per itinerary Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums as per itinerary Flight from Athens to Kalymnos/Kos and return to Athens. Dinner in Athens and Krokos glendi Day trip to Patmos/Leros with lunch Meetings / Transfers per itinerary. VAT. Local taxes. Escorted by John Lulias Not Included: Meals not in itinerary and drinks during meals. Tipping to guides and driver not included, but will be collected on trip. For More Information please call John Lulias Carlson Maritime Travel 623 E. Tarpon Ave. * Tarpon Springs, Fla. 34689 ph: 727.945.1930 * Fax: 727.945.1919 Email: john@scarlsontvl.com web: www.scarlsontvl.com 11 St. Nicholas Parish Council Minutes 2/18/14 PC Meeting, Approved PC Members Present: Fr. James Rousakis, Nikitas Manias, Costas Sisois, Mike Kouremetis, Anna Billiris, Karen Markopulos, Irene Karavokiros, George Dovellos, Themis Fountotos, Emmanuel Ioannides, Maria Klonaris, Chris Palaidis, Charles Samarkos, George Stamas, Gus Tsambis Motions: Motion made and seconded to set up a committee to interview Delectables Fine Catering (DFC), to determine if we can negotiate a more definitive proposal. Vote taken, passed unanimous. 2/02/14 PC Meeting Minutes: Motion made and seconded to accept minutes as written, passed unanimous. 2/03/14 PC Meeting Minutes: Motion made and seconded to accept minutes as written, passed unanimous. Motion made and seconded to pay Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis $100 extra weekly when he goes to St. Nicholas Preschool. (3 times per week for one hour each time), passed unanimous. Respectfully Submitted, Karen Markopulos, Recording Secretary **PC Minutes approved at 3/04/14 PC meeting, no corrections, and unanimous vote. Parishioners Help Needed for Holy Week In preparation for Holy Week, the St. Nicholas Parish Council would be very grateful for parishioners’ help during the various Holy Week services, beginning with Saturday of Lazarus on 4/12/14 through the Agape Service on Pascha morning, 4/20/14. If you would like to offer to help this year, please email Karen Markopulos at kkouslp@gmail.com or call 727 485-4397, after 3pm, by Fri. March 21st with your contact information so that we can include you on the Holy Week Services Schedule. Please include what days/times you are available to help. Wishing everyone a Kali Sarakosti! Thank you! In Christ’s love, Karen Markopulos 12 13 Tarpon Springs Halki Greek Independence Day Glendi Sunday, March 23, 2014 St. Nicholas Community Center Spanos/Pappas Hall 348 N. Pinellas Avenue Doors Open 12:00 pm—Entry Fee $2 Food-Fun-Fellowship Entertainment: Enjoy Dance Performances from: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral—Tarpon Springs Holy Trinity—Clearwater St. Barbara—Sarasota Proceeds from this event benefit St. Nicholas Philoptochos Hall Renovation and the Tarpon Springs Halki Society Scholarship Fund. For Information: K. Michele Manousos—727-858-4456 or Bill Eliades - 727-942-2970 14 Hard 2 Guard Basketball When: March 24th - 28th (9am-4pm) $95 + $20 discount for church members and siblings Basketball Training is from (9:30 – 3:30pm) Ages: 7-16yrs Where: Spanos-Pappas Community Center - Tarpon Springs + 348 Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689 Camp will Feature: Offensive & Defensive Drills, Speed and Agility Training, Strength & Conditioning, Daily Contests & More!!! H2G Camp Goals: ~Motivate each player to his/her full potential ~Teach respect, self discipline and leadership skills ~Provide a positive and fun atmosphere ~Teach the kids to enjoy and love the game of basketball Pre-Registration is Required!! Call Coach Chris K (727)644-8779 www.MVPBBALL.com Pizza Party on Friday!! Name: ______________________ Age: ___ Grade: ____ DOB: _______ Address: ______________________ City: _________ Zip: ______ Phone: _____________ Email: ______________________________ School: _____________________ Shirts (Circle One) Youth Sizes: S M L Adult Sizes: S M L XL XXL I hereby authorize the staff of Camp MVP and Our Lady of Lourdes to act in accordance with their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. I further waive, hold harmless and release the staff of Camp MVP and Our Lady of Lourdes from any and all claims for any injury or illness incurred prior to or during the tournament. I further state that I have no knowledge of any physical impairment that would be effected by my child’s participation in this activity. Signature of Parent or Guardian: ___________________________ 15 Dear Saint Stephen Summer Camp Staff Applicant: With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan ALEXIOS of Atlanta, we are excited to embark on our 10th Anniversary of Summer Camp at the Diakonia Retreat Center. Whether a veteran staff member, or first time applicant, we are thankful for your interest in serving on the Saint Stephen’s Summer Camp Staff. Below please find information you need to complete the application process. 1. For the first time this year, there will be FIVE FULL SESSIONS of camp: Week #1 June 29th – July 5th Week #2 July 6th – July 12th Week #3 July 13th – July 19th Week #4 July 20th – July 26th Week #5 July 27th – August 2nd 2. For each week you are on staff, you must participate in Staff Orientation held the Saturday of your respective session. There will be NO exceptions, so please do not apply if you cannot commit to this important training. 3. Staff Applications must be completed on-line and are due by March 31, 2014. http://www.atlmetropolis.org/youth/index.php/sssc-staff-applications/ 4. Regardless of previous camp experience, all applicants must submit an online application. Your application indicates your interest and will be the first factor in determining your acceptance. 5. A Clergy Recommendation is part of the application process. You will also find this form online and must submit it to your parish priest for completion. He will forward it on to the Metropolis. 6. Those selected for staff positions at camp will be subject to a background check. Please also complete that form to expedite the application process. 7. Please indicate your preference of week(s) you prefer to serve. We cannot guarantee you will receive your first choice, as we need adequate staffing for each week. We will do our best to accommodate your choice. 8. You will be notified of your acceptance as a staff member by May 2, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact Julie at the Metropolis Youth Office at 404-634-9345 (ext. 19) (youth@atlmetropolis.org) or Fr. Stavros at 813-394-1038 (frstav@gmail.com). Thank you again for your interest in serving as a Staff Member for SSSC, and on behalf of the Camp Committee, we remain, In His Service, + Fr. Stavros N. Akrotirianakis Director St Stephen’s Summer Camp Julia A. Moricz Youth Coordinator Metropolis of Atlanta 16 St. Nicholas Preschool Fashion Luncheon March 16,2014 St. Nicholas First Annual Fashion Luncheon Fundraiser Location: Spanos Pappas Community Center 348 North Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, Fl. 34689 Date: March 16, 2014 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4 :00 p.m. Lunch: Will be served. Adults’ Donations: $20.00 Students’ Donation: $10.00 Children 5 yrs. old and younger Free All proceeds will be used for St. Nicholas Preschool’s New Bicycle Path and Educational Materials Limited Seating Call for Tickets : 727 -937 -7721 17 18 19 BOOKSTORE BOOKSTORE HOURS: Monday thru Friday 10-2 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If interested, please email at skabookstore@gmail.com or call bookstore at 727-944-3419 ***NOW OPEN THURSDAYS FROM 10:00 TO 4:30*** Bookstore is open Sunday after first and second services from 10 to 1 behaviors, an understanding of our Lord’s saving grace and the fundamentals of preparing for and receiving these powerful sacraments are presented Beautifully illustrated in manner suitable for children ages ten and up. iconographically in color, this children's book (ages 5-10) The Psalter (blue explains the meaning of Lent as larger print) a time of repentance. Explains the meaning of each Sunday in $23 The Psalter Orthodox Lent. Lent! Wonderful Lent! $22 (green - smaller print "pocket sized") $15 Path to Confession $23 Fr. Artemy, pastor of All Saints Church in Moscow and author of Bless, O Lord: A Prayer Book for Young Children, offers a way to prepare children (and ourselves) for the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion. The author’s gentle, sober counsel is accompanied by beautiful full-color illustrations by G. A. Skotina. Reflections on specific sinful 20 The Service of Great Compline. $12 First Fruits of Prayer $20 The true story of a repentant murderer $7 Join Frederica Mathewes-Green on a Wolfman Tom was a ruthless murderguided retreat through an ancient Orer in nineteenth century Russia. This is thodox text. Regardless of your dethe captivating true story of how God nominational background, First Fruits transformed this hardened criminal of Prayer will bring to life the prayer into a saint through the fire of repentexperience of first millennium Christi- ance. Until the end of time, his story will be an example anity through immersion in this poetic hymn, an ex- of repentance and salvation for anyone who has fallen traordinarily beautiful work that is still chanted by deeply into sin. Christians around the world each Lent. It weaves together Old and New Testament Scriptures with prayers Do you have a Ticket? of hope and repentance and offers ancient ways of see$10 ing Christ that still feel new today. “When one is about to go on a journey, my beloved brother in Christ, to Meditations for Great any part of the world whatever, by Lent $10 one of the usual means of public transport, he cannot do this unless he The Lenten Triodion exhorts us, “Let us observe a fast acceptable and pleas- has first booked the requisite ticket. [...]Can you travel ing to the Lord.” Using hymns from without a ticket? No! So if we cannot travel in this tranthe Triodion and the Scripture read- sitory world without having the appropriate ticket, all ings appointed for the sea- the more are we unable to make the great journey from son, Meditations for Great Lent shows earth to Heaven, to Paradise, to the eternal Kingdom of us how to make our fast acceptable: to our Savior Christ, without one. If you happen to board fast not only from food but from sin; to fast with love a means of public transport in order to reach your destiand humility, as a means to an end and not an end in nation and do not have a ticket, you will be put off at itself. Keep this gem of a book with you to inspire you once. In the same way, when a man’s miserable soul for the Fast and to dip into for encouragement as you sets out after death on its journey to Heaven after its separation from the body, unless it has a ticket, unless it pursue your Lenten journey. has been suitably prepared, it is not led to Paradise, but ends up in fearful Hades, in eternal misery.” Holy Fire $39 The descent of the Holy Fire at the The Akathist Hymn $15 Tomb of Christ every Holy Saturday is The Akathist Hymn is the Service of the only miraculous event in human the Holy Orthodox Church that invites history which has taken place each year the faithful to rejoice in the unique and on the same day for more than one sublime role that The Virgin Mary thousand years. Covering a period of plays in the salvation of mankind. The eight centuries, from the 9th to the 16th century, this Akathist Hymn is an authentic and acbook assembles historical accounts of the celebrated curate English translation from the Greek, widely acevent. claimed for its accuracy in translation. Text in Greek with opposing page in English, printed in black. DirecPascha Transforms Wolfman Tom tives appear in red. This Service is prayed during the first five Fridays in Great Lent. 21 ST NICHOLAS MINISTRIES 727-937-3540 Fr.Rousakis 727-698-3974 Sacred Music First Liturgy Choir Katie Faklis (727) 937-1214 OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY: 9:00AM—5:00PM Children/Youth Choir Sandy Chambers (727) 642-4454 2nd Liturgy Choir DeRose Andropoulos (727) 942-1473 Fr. Emm. 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Center Strict Fast Wednesday Τετάρτ 3/12 4pm for 1st & 2nd Grades 7:00 pm - Boy Scouts - Fr Tryfon Hall PreSanctified Liturgy 6:00 pm Προηγιασμένη Λειτουργία 6:00  Greek School 4:30 to 6:30 pm Strict Fast Greek School 4:30 to 6:30 pm Thursday Πέμπτη 3/13 Choir Practice 6:00pm -church Strict Fast Friday Παρασκευή 3/14 Strict Fast Saturday Σάββατον 3/15 Wine and Oil Allowed Sunday Κυριακή 3/16 Wine and Oil Allowed PreSanctified Liturgy 8:30 am Προηγιασμένη Λειτουργία 8:30 πμ 2nd Salutations to the Theotokos 7:00pm Χαιρετισμοί στην Θεοτόκο 7:00  6:00pm—Great Vespers 6:00 μμ— Μέγας Εσπερινός Orthros/Matins - 7:00 - 8:15am 1st. Divine Liturgy - 8:15 - 10:15am 2nd Divine Liturgy - 10:15 - 11:30 am Ορθρος - 7:00 - 8:15 πμ 1η Θεία Λειτουργία - 8:15 - 10:15πμ 2η Θεία Λειτουργία - 10:15 – 11:30πμ 24