Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida Sunday, March 10, 2013 St. Nicholas Cathedral Welcomes renowned Psalti, Dr. George Bilalis 1 Your priests are available to you 24/7. Please use their cell phones for any spiritual need you might have not for making appointments or scheduling anything. For all appointments and events, please call the church office and schedule with Theodora. 727-937-3540 Fr. Michael 727-946-9065 Fr. Gregory 727- 947-0266 2 PRAYER LIST If you would like us to remember you or your loved one in our prayers, please contact the office. Annette, Freda, Michael, Angela, Theodori, Anna, Maria, Danny, Mary, Mihali, Chrysoulla, Stella, 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,DomnaEva,Cappy,Vagelis,Balasi,,Steve,Phillip,Mary,John,Catherine.Demitra,Kay, Margie, Mary,Sophia, Nikole, Christopher, Margo, Maria, Patra, Rick, Anna, Jennifer, Stella, Maria, Stavroula, Donald, Theodora, Maria, Anastasios, Pete,Kalotina,Theodora,Hellen. 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. Announcement for Future God Parents All Orthodox Christians planning to become A God Parent must be able to recite the Creed by memory. You may recite our Symbol of Faith in either English or Greek. 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. 3 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. 4 Hymns of the Week Ἀναστάσιμο Ἀπολυτίκιον Resurrection Apolytikion Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον, ἠνέῳξας τῷ Λῃστῇ τὸν Παράδεισον, τῶν Μυροφόρων τὸν θρῆνον μετέβαλες, καὶ τοῖς σοῖς Ἀποστόλοις κηρύττειν ἐπέταξας, ὅτι ἀνέστης Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, παρέχων τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. Apolytikion of St. Nicholas 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. 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 Οταν έλθης ό Θεός, έπί γής μετά δόξης, καί τρέμωσι τά σύμπαντα, ποταμός δέ τού πυρός, πρό τού βήματος έλκη, καί βίβλοι άνοίγονται, καί κρυπτά δημοσιεύονται, τότε ρύσαι με, έκ τού πυρός τού άσβέστου, καί άξίωσον, έκ δεξιών σου με στήναι, Κριτά δικαιότατε. O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just. 5 ξεχωρίζει ο βοσκός τα πρόβατα από τα γίδια. Kαι θα βάλει τα πρόβατα στα δεξιά του, ενώ τα γίδια θα τα βάλει στ’ αριστερά. Έπειτα ο βασιλιάς θα πει σ’ αυτούς που θα είναι στα δεξιά του: Eλάτε οι ευλογημένοι του Πατέρα μου, κληρονομήστε τη βασιλεία που έχει ετοιμαστεί για σας από τότε που θεμελιώθηκε ο κόσμος. Γιατί πείνασα, και μου δώσατε να φάω, δίψασα, και μου δώσατε να πιω, ξένος ήμουν, και με περιμαζέψατε, γυμνός ήμουν, και με ντύσατε, αρρώστησα, και με επισκεφτήκατε, στη φυλακή ήμουν, και ήρθατε κοντά μου. Tότε θα αποκριθούν οι δίκαιοι και θα του πούνε: Kύριε, πότε σε είδαμε να πεινάς και σε θρέψαμε ή να διψάς και σου δώσαμε να πιεις; Kαι πότε σε είδαμε ξένο και σε περιμαζέψαμε ή γυμνό και σε ντύσαμε; Kαι πότε σε είδαμε άρρωστο ή στη φυλακή και σε επισκεφτήκαμε; Kαι θ’ αποκριθεί ο βασιλιάς και θα τους πει: Πραγματικά, σας λέω, καθόσο τα κάνατε αυτά σ’ έναν από τους αδελφούς μου αυτούς τους ασήμαντους, σ’ εμένα τα κάνατε. ” Kατόπιν θα πει και σ’ εκείνους που θα είναι στ’ αριστερά: Φύγετε από μένα εσείς οι καταραμένοι, στη φωτιά την αιώνια, που έχει ετοιμαστεί για το διάβολο και τους αγγέλους του. Γιατί πείνασα, και δε μου δώσατε να φάω, δίψασα, και δε μου δώσατε να πιω, ξένος ήμουν, και δε με περιμαζέψατε, γυμνός ήμουν, και δε με ντύσατε, άρρωστος και στη φυλακή, και δε με επισκεφτήκατε. Tότε θα του αποκριθούν κι αυτοί:Kύριε, πότε σε είδαμε να πεινάς ή να διψάς ή ξένο ή γυμνό ή άρρωστο ή στη φυλακή, και δε σε υπηρετήσαμε; Θα τους αποκριθεί τότε εκείνος: Πραγματικά, σας λέω, καθόσο δεν τα κάνατε αυτά σ’ έναν απ’ αυτούς τους ασήμαντους, ούτε σε μένα τα κάνατε. Kαι θ’ αναχωρήσουν αυτοί σε κόλαση αιώνια, και οι δίκαιοι σε ζωή αιώνια” . Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Κορινθίους α' 8:8-13;9:1-2 Όμως τη θέση μας μπροστά στο Θεό δεν την καθορίζει κάποιο φαγητό, γιατί ούτε με το να φάμε κερδίζουμε πνευματικά τίποτε ούτε με το να μη φάμε χάνουμε τίποτε. Προσέχετε μόνο, μήπως το νόμιμο αυτό δικαίωμά σας γίνει εμπόδιο σ’ εκείνους που είναι αδύνατοι στην πίστη. Γιατί, αν ένας, ο οποίος είναι αδύνατος, δει εσένα, που έχεις τη γνώση αυτή, να συμμετέχεις σε τραπέζι ειδωλολατρικού ναού, δε θα ενθαρρυνθεί μήπως η συνείδησή του - μια και είναι αδύνατος στην πίστη, - στο να τρώει με λαθεμένη αντίληψη το κρέας των ζώων που έχουν προσφερθεί θυσία στα είδωλα; Kι έτσι, εξαιτίας της κακής χρήσης της δικής σου γνώσης, θα χαθεί ο αδύνατος αδελφός, για τον οποίο ο Xριστός πέθανε. Aμαρτάνοντας όμως έτσι έναντι των αδελφών και προξενώντας τραύματα στη συνείδησή τους, που είναι αδύνατη, έναντι του Xριστού αμαρτάνετε. Γι’ αυτό, λοιπόν, αν κάποιο φαγητό γίνεται αιτία να σκοντάψει σε θέματα της πίστης ο αδελφός μου, τότε, όχι, δε θα φάω κρέας ποτέ, για να μη σκανδαλίσω τον αδελφό μου. Δεν είμαι μήπως απόστολος εγώ; Δεν είμαι ελεύθερος; Δεν έχω δει μήπως τον Kύριό μας Iησού Xριστό; Δεν είστε εσείς ο καρπός του έργου μου για τον Kύριο; Kι αν ακόμα για άλλους δεν είμαι απόστολος, όμως τουλάχιστο για σας είμαι, γιατί η σφραγίδα της δικής μου αποστολής εσείς είστε με τη χάρη του Kυρίου. ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 25.31-46 “Όταν, λοιπόν, έρθει ο Γιος του Aνθρώπου μέσα στη δόξα του, και μαζί του όλοι οι άγιοι άγγελοί του, τότε θα καθίσει πάνω στον ένδοξο θρόνο του. Kαι θα συναχτούν μπροστά του όλα τα έθνη και θα τους ξεχωρίσει τον έναν από τον άλλο, όπως 6 ΤΗΕ EPISTLE St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2 Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother's falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall. Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. THE GOSPEL Matthew 25:31-46 The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 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.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." 7 MEMORIALS/ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ 1st Divine Liturgy/1η Θεία Λειτουργία Katherine Marakas - 40 days George Marakas - 1 year Constantinos Haskopoulos - 1 year Michael Pappas - 4 years Andriana Charalambos Reta 2nd Divine Liturgy/2η Θεία Λειτουργία Bessie Levidiotis - 1 year Soultana Tasellaris - 7 years Haralambos Petalas - 13 years Panagiotis Tasellaris - 18 years Fotini Petalas - 19 years Memorial Wheat/Kollyva St. Nicholas Cathedral offers the preparation of kolyva for memorials. We are blessed to have Afrati donate her time and talent with preparation of the kollyva. 100% of the monies received directly benefit St Nicholas. Thank you for your support. If you want to place an order, please call the church office at 727-937-3540. 8 In Memory of Υπέρ αναπαύσεως SATURDAY OF SOULS ΨΥΧΟΣΑΒΒΑΤΟΝ March 16, 23, 2013 Please complete the form with the BAPTISMAL FIRST NAMES ONLY of those to be commemorated at the three “Saturday of Souls” memorial services. PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY. Please submit names at each Liturgy separately. Σάς παρακαλούμε να συμπληρώσετε την διπλανή σελίδα με τα ονόματα των τεθνεώντων (μόνο το βαπτιστικό όνομα) και να το δώσετε στην εκκλησία ή στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας . Σας παρακαλούμε να φέρνετε καινούργια κατάσταση κάθε βδομάδα ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΩ ΓΡΑΨΕΤΕ ΜΕ ΚΑΘΑΡΑ ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΑ! 9 heaven and before you! 'Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command’ Catechetical Ministry Lesson What we learned last week The Second Sunday of the Triodion Period ‘Sunday of The Prodigal Son’ ‘Let us eat and make merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' ‘Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.’ 'Father, I have sinned against 1.What does the word “prodigal” mean? 2. What happens to the prodigal son in this story? 3. How does his father react? 4. How does his brother react? 5. Why is Jesus telling this parable? 6. What does this Gospel passage mean for our lives? 1. Prodigal refers to one who spends money foolishly, recklessly and is wasteful with money. 2. He asks his father for his share of his inheritance and leaves home, He eventually realizes his mistake in leaving the safety of his father and home. He, then realizes his error and is willing to return to his father’s home, even if he became a servant in his father’s home. He returns home. 3. His father is overjoyed and thanks God for the return of his youngest son. 4. His brother was angry that his father celebrated the return of his brother, even though he wasted his inheritance on wasteful things. 5. Jesus taught this parable to teach us that even when we turn from what God has freely given us, He still welcomes us back joyfully. When those who were ‘lost’ return, God, who has waited patiently for their return, celebrates those who were lost, but have now been found. 6. This Gospel from St. Luke allows us to understand that God is always ready to welcome those who leave the ‘safety of our ‘Father’s home’, back into His embrace. Many who leave their “Father’s home, to seek something ‘better, soon realize that God waits patiently for our return. 10 Here we see Archangel Michael is surrounded by the books that contain the works of each person. Catechetical Ministry Lesson The Third Sunday of the Triodion Period The Last Judgment Angels announce the return of Jesus Christ, The start of the Last Judgment Christ is seated on the throne between the Theotokos (left) and Saint John the Baptist (right). Seated on smaller thrones are the Apostles, represented here by Saint Peter (left) and Saint Paul (right). The scrolls pronouncing the judgment can be seen at Christ's feet and below them, Adam and Eve bow before Christ. On the right, the scroll proclaims “Come, you blessed of My Father, and inherit the kingdom” On the left, the scroll condemns the unfaithful with the words, “Depart from me you cursed, into the everlasting fire” and the resurrection of the dead! In the Parable of the Last Judgment, Christ tells us of His Second Coming and all the living and the dead who will be judged. He will speak of what will happen when He will “come in His glory and all the holy angels with Him”. 1. Which Gospel tells us of the Second Coming and the Last Judgment? 2. What do the sheep represent in the Parable? 3. What do the goats represent in the Parable? 4. What will our Lord say to the sheep? 5. What will our Lord say to the goats? 6. What will the righteous gain? 2. 1. Matthew25: 31-46. 2. The sheep represent the righteous who will sit at the right hand of our Lord. 3. The goats represent those cursed who will stand at the left hand of our Lord. 4. “Come you blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for thee…” 5. “Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 6. The righteous will inherit the Kingdom of God and will live eternally. 11 Grace shining forth from your lips like a beacon has enlightened the universe. It has shown to the world the riches of riches poverty; it has revealed to us the heights of humility. Teaching us by your words, O Father John Chrysostom, intercede before the Word, Christ our God, to save our souls! The Troparion (Tone 8) above is sung to pay homage to St. John Chrysostom, who is known as being one of the most amazing orators of the Holy Fathers in our Orthodox faith. St. John Chrysostom, as his name implies, is known ‘Golden Mouthed’. He was a wonderful orator and spoke well and glorified the name of our Lord. In our Archdiocese, we have a very worthy event that bears his name: St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. This ‘Festival’ includes two levels of competition: a Junior level and a Senior level of students from 7th to 12th grade. Each level is given 5 topics to select from; each dealing with a scripture reading and questions that the students need to explain in their own words. Students are expected to write a speech with their thoughts. Junior level speeches are 3 to 4 minutes long and Senior speeches are 4 to 5 minutes long. Once the speeches are complete, the students compete at their local level. The 2 Juniors and 2 Seniors who are selected will then go on to the District level, along with the other 6 Districts in our Metropolis. From the District level, 1 Junior and 1 Senior are selected from the Metropolis and 18 finalist go on to the Archdiocese Finals, which is hosted by a different metropolis each year. The Oratorical Festival Scholarship Fund provides college scholarships to the top speakers. In 2012, the top three speakers of each division received college scholarships of $2,000, $1,500 and $1,000. This year, our own St. Nicholas Cathedral is hosting the Metropolis Oratorical Festival. We are working with our local speakers at this time and would like to invite any other 7 th through 12th graders to consider joining us and to prepare for this amazing event. This is an opportunity to participate in the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival and to learn more about our faith. This is an outstanding way to be involved in your Church Community. Join our group of speakers today! To participate, call Dr. Maria Angeliadis at 938-4610 or St. Nicholas Church Office, at 937-3450. "Even if we have thousands of acts of great virtue to our credit, our confidence in being heard must be based on God's mercy and His love for men. Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved." 12 SAVE THE DATE – FRI. MARCH 15, 2013 - 6PM CONF. RM. 1, SPANOS-PAPPAS COMMUNITY CENTER/THEOFILOS HALL EDUCATION, CULTURE AND YOUTH DIAKONIA COMMITTEE (ECYDC) SPONSORED MANDATORY ST. NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL MEETING FOR ALL MINISTRY LEADERS/CATHECHISM TEACHERS & STAFF/ GREEK SCHOOL TEACHERS & STAFF/ YOUTH WORKERS/ CHAPERONES Important information/ required forms to be able to work with youth in our parish, with deadline established for all forms to be turned in! 2012-2013 Covenant for Youth Workers 2012-2013 St. Nicholas Youth Worker Application Current Background Check on file in Cathedral office –updated information on what is required/where to obtain Chaperone Registration Form (new) Important information/required forms for our youth to be able to attend retreats, field trips, St. Stephen’s Camp and all Tampa Bay area/Metropolis/ Archdiocese events Power Point presentation, “What is a Church Ministry” Time for Questions/Answers If you are considering chaperoning or going on a field trip/ helping with St. Nicholas, Tampa Bay/Metropolis retreats/Vacation Church School/Summer Youth Program – come to get all the information you will need so that you can be included!! SEE YOU ON FRIDAY NIGHT! For any questions, contact Karen Markopulos, ECYDC Chairman, karenmarkopulos@ymail.com, 727-485-4397 13 COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY What are these passions doing to me? Conference Room #1 7pm Every Wednesday 14 Δεν θα εχουμε μαθημα μεχρι της 12 Μαρτιου. Kάθε Τετάρτη μετά τη Θεία Λειτουργία καλείστε να συμμετάσχετε στο Κατηχητικό Μάθημα με τον Πατήρ Γρηγόριο, στα Ελληνικά, που θα διεξάγονται στην αίθουσα του π. Τρύφωνος. Η συνάντηση θα έχει διάρκεια 1 ώρα και θα προσφέροναι και αναψυχτικά. 15 16 17 For any questions, please contact Karen Markopulos, ECYD Committee, karenmarkopulos@ymail.com 18 Preschool 2013 Summer Program ! St. Nicholas Ages 2 – 6 Preschool June 10, 2013 - August 16,2013 Greek Language Classes & Tutoring Available Join us for a variety of fun learning activities! Arts and Crafts, Science Experiments, Computer, Gymnasium Games, Water Day, Pizza Day and more. Weekly Themes, Field Trips, Special Visitors! Free nutritious breakfast and snack daily! 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Includes a daily each Wednesday and Friday in Lent as well as for the meditation on the scripture first three days of Holy Week. Also included are the reading for the day, verses from the hymns of the day, Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, with the appropriate inspiring excerpts from the Church Fathers and a brief Epistle and Gospel readings for the five Sundays of biography of the saint for each day. Lent, as well as the Apolytikia and Kontakia. 20 God Speaks From The Cross with dual color text (red/black). English and Greek. Softcover. by Anthony M. Coniaris Pascha Transforms $15.00 Wolfman Tom Meditations for Lent and Easter by St. Anthony's based on the last seven words Jesus Monastery spoke from the Cross. The cross was also a pulpit from which the Lord $7.00 Jesus spoke to us words of undying love. Esther's Easter Dress:A Young Girl's Adventure Through Orthodox Holy Week by Katherine Kafarakis $11.00 As a young girl participates in the Holy Week services from the Saturday of Lazarus through Good Friday and Easter, her mother explains the meaning and the scriptures for each service. Throughout all the week, however, she is concerned about not having a white dress to wear for the Good Friday service where she will participate with other young girls as a maiden guarding Jesus' tomb. A beautiful dress is finally provided. This fascinating book provides a beautiful re-telling for children of the passion of Jesus as acted out in the Orthodox Holy Week services. It includes a section on the dyeing of Easter eggs and the baking of Pascha bread. Illustrated with 24 lively drawings in sixteen short chapters. For grades 2 through 6. Great Compline by St. Anthony's Monastery $7.00 Booklet of the service of Great Compline in both Greek and English (parallel text: Greek on the left, English on the right). Includes the Gospel readings for the first week of Great Lent. Printed on heavy, high quality paper Wolfman Tom was a ruthless murderer in nineteenth century Russia. This is the captivating true story of how God transformed this hardened criminal into a saint through the fire of repentance. Until the end of time, his story will be an example of repentance and salvation for anyone who has fallen deeply into sin. The Akathist Hymn Service Book by Fr. George Papadeas $12.00 This is an authentic and accurate English translation from the Greek, widely acclaimed for its accuracy in translation. Text in Greek with opposing page in English, printed in Black. Directives appear in Red. This Service is prayed during the first five Fridays in Lent. Holy Week - Easter Service Book by Fr. George Papadeas $25.00 The First Complete Greek Orthodox Holy Week Easter Prayer Book ever published. Original Greek text with the Modern English Translation on opposing pages. All paragraphs are arranged to correspond to both Languages, making it Easy To Follow the Services in either language. The body text is in black, with the narratives appearing in red. 21 ST.NICHOLAS ALTAR BOYS Group A- : George K, Theologos K, Stavros P, Emmanuel W, Sakellarios P, Alex H, Efstatios T, Emmanuel L. Group B-: Nicholas G, Tryfon T, Nikolas P, Ty T, Alexandros T, Andreas T, Joseph C, Grant C. Group C-: Panayiotis C, Haralambos P, Angelos P, George F, Theofilos K, Elias K, Nikolas K, Group D-: Fotinos G, Yianni T, Yianni K, Elias T, Eftihios V, Michael V, Emmanuel V, Iwoannis V, Theofilis K , Yanni Eisele. Altar Boys must be on time 1st Liturgy 8:05 am. - 2nd Liturgy 10:05 am. Attire: White shirt, tie, black pants. 8:10 FIRST 10:10 SECOND March 3rd B D March 10th A C 22 March 17th B D March 24th C A 23 St. Nicholas Cathedral Greek School Celebrates Greek Independence Day March 25, 1821 in the Fr. Tryfon Hall th Thursday, March 18 at 7:30 pm Everyone is invited to enjoy watching our children perform poems, skits and songs The students of the Catechetical Ministry and the Greek Dance Ministry will be participating The Greek School P.T.O. will provide refreshments KATHARA DEUTERA PICNIC Sponsored by: St. Nicholas Greek School Monday, March 18th, 2013 Fred Howard Park 3:30-5:30 pm Bring a Lenten dish to share Bring a kite to fly Everyone is welcome!!! Let’s start our Lenten journey together… 24 PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS THANK YOU to Chios SOCIETY [they collected food for us at a recent club luncheon.] SAVE THE DATE!!! March 18th is the First Day of Lent. Join us for our Luncheon. More information to come in next week’s bulletin. Invite a friend to join our Philoptochos Family Have you paid your 2013 membership dues? For Philoptochos news send your email address to Kathymatsis@tampabay.rr.com 25 ST NICHOLAS MINISTRIES 727-937-3540 Fr Michael Eaccarino Fr Gregory Trakas Proistamenos Cell: (727) 946-9065 fm@papouli.net Protopresbyteros Cell: (727) 947-0266 Sacred Music First Liturgy Choir Katie Faklis (727) 937-1214 OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY: 9:00AM—5:00PM FrGregory@epiphanycity.org Children/Youth Choir Sandy Chambers (727) 642-4454 Andonia Harvey (727) 430-4393 2nd Liturgy Choir DeRose Andropoulos (727) 942-1473 Catechism on Sunday Mornings Altar Boys Emmanuel Vestas 727-642-7888 Outreach/Evangelism Fr. Michael (727) 946-9065 Assisted by Karen Markopulos 727 485-4397 George Kallas (727) 424-0652 Greek Dance Maria Kouskoutis (727) 942-7440 Litsa Ekonomou (727) 505-6609 Eva Athanasatos (727) 251-4768 Stewardship Karen Markopulos (727) 485-4397 H.O.P.E./Catechism J.O.Y./Catechism JR High Min -6th – 8th Grades Kindergarten to 2nd grade 3rd through 6th grade Evangelia Psilakis Maria Sarantis (727) 485-4605 Maria Sarantis (727) 485-4605 (727) 698-8110 Simone Poullas (727) 483-1568 Simone Poullas (727) 483-1568 Erasmia Psilakis Nicole Kapanaris (727) 330-233- Nicole Kapanaris (727) 330-233(727) 644-6582 1929 1929 SR. 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Historian pplumpis@aol.com (727) 376-8544 Laconian Society Theodore Tsafatinos (727) 692-4028 Theophany Diver's Class Fr. Gregory (727) 947-0266 Emmanuel Gombos, (727) 937-8658 Johanna Kossifidis (727) 741-3182 Education, Culture, and Youth Diakonia Karen Markopulos (727) 485-4397 Greek Language Ministry Principal - Chris Palaidis (727) 808-3895 27 Boy Scouts Theodora Genduso (727) 243-1706 Antonio Genduso (727) 243-1786 PARISH LIFE Monday Δευτέρα 3/11 Dance Ministry 4:30 - 9:00 Community Center 7:00 pm - Boy Scouts - Fr Tryfon Hall Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism Ministry Meeting: 7pm, Conf. Rm. 1, Spanos-Pappas Community Center/Theofilos Hall Tuesday Τρίτη 3/12 Wednesday Τετάρτη 3/13 Orthros - 8:00 am/Divine Liturgy - 9:00am Ορθρος - 8:00πμ /Θεία Λειτουργία - 9:00πμ Thursday Πέμπτη 3/14 4:30 – 6:30-Greek school Dance Ministry 6:00 - 7:00 Community Center Jr. GOYA, 7pm, Conf. Rm. 1 7pm Fr. Michael's Bible Study, , Spanos-Pappas Community Center, Conf. Rm. 1 6:00 pm - Choir Practice 4:30 – 6:30-Greek school ECYDC sponsored Mandatory Ministry Leader/ Youth Worker Meeting: 6pm, Conf. Rm. 1, Spanos-Pappas Community Center/Theofilos Hall Friday Παρασκευή 3/15 8:00 am 2nd Saturday of the Souls Saturday Σάββατον 3/16 Sunday Κυριακή 3/17 8:00 πμ –ΨΥΧΟΣΑΒΒΑΤΟΝ Great Vespers - 6:00 pm Μεγας Εσπερινος - 6:00 μμ 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 28 10:00 am - Catechism Class Senior High Ministry Spanos/Pappas Community Center - 6pm to 8pm
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