Holy Confession / Spiritual Counseling

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sunday of St. John Climacus
Ο Άγιος Ιωάννης της Κλίμακας
Holy Confession / Spiritual Counseling
We are once again blessed to have Fr. Christodoulos visit with us
here in Tarpon Springs April 19 and 20.
Fr. Christodoulos’ schedule is as follows:
April 19: Presanctified Liturgy 8:30 am
Holy Confesstion and Spiritual Counseling 10:00am-2:00pm
Holy Confesstion and Spiritual Counseling 5:00pm-7:00pm
Salutations to the Theotokos 7pm
April 20
Holy Confession and Spiritual Counseling
9:00 am – 1:00pm
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Γιά μία ακόμη φορά έχουμε την ευχαρίστηση να έχουμε μαζί μας τον
Πατέρα Χριστόδουλο από τις 19 ώς τις 20 Απριλίου .
19 Απριλίου
Προηγιασμένη Λειτουργία 8:30π.μ
Εξομολογηση 10:00 π.μ - 2:00 μ.μ
Εξομολογηση 5:00μ.μ - 7:00 μ.μ
Χαιρετισμοί στην Θεοτόκο 7:00 μ.μ
20 Απριλίου
Εξομολογηση
9:00π.μ - 1:00 μ.μ
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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
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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, Khara.
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.
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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.
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Hymns of the Week
Ἀναστάσιμο Ἀπολυτίκιον
Resurrection 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.
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the
angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the
repeal of the sentence imposed upon our
forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles,
"Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen
bestowing upon the world His great mercy."
Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John
Climacus
Ταίς τών δακρύων σου ροαίς, τής ερήμου τό
Ἀπολυτίκιον
άγονον εγεώργησας, καί τοίς εκ βάθους
στεναγμοίς, εις εκατόν τούς πόνους
εκαρποφόρησας, καί γέγονας φωστήρ, τή
οικουμένη λάμπων τοίς θαύμασι, John
Πατήρ ημών, Όσιε, Πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ
Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών.
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the
barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow
from deep within you, your labors have borne
fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have
become a light, shining upon the world. O John,
our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save
our souls.
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
Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς
λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν, εὐχαριστήρια,
ἀναγράφω σοὶ ἡ Πόλις σου, Θεοτόκε, ἀλλ' ὦς
ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ
παντοίων μὲ κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον ἵνα
κράζω σοί, Χαῖρε, Νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε
Kontakion of the Day
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!"
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Mέχρι πότε θα σας υπομείνω; Φέρτε τον σε
μένα” . Tον έφεραν λοιπόν σ’ αυτόν, και
όταν το πνεύμα είδε τον Iησού τράνταξε
αμέσως το παιδί, κι αυτό έπεσε καταγής και
κυλιόταν βγάζοντας αφρούς. Pώτησε τότε τον
πατέρα του: “Πόσος καιρός είναι από τότε
που του έχει συμβεί αυτό;” Kι εκείνος
απάντησε: “ Aπό παιδάκι. Kαι πολλές φορές
τον έριξε και στη φωτιά και στα νερά για να
τον εξοντώσει. Mα αν μπορείς να κάνεις κάτι,
βοήθησέ μας δείχνοντάς μας συμπόνια” . Kι ο
Iησούς του είπε εκείνο το: “ Aν μπορείς να
πιστέψεις, όλα είναι δυνατά γι’ αυτόν που
πιστεύει” . Aμέσως τότε ο πατέρας του
παιδιού φώναξε δυνατά και με δάκρυα έλεγε:
“Πιστεύω, Kύριε, βοήθα με στην απιστία
μου” ! Kαι σαν είδε ο Iησούς ότι
συγκεντρώνεται κόσμος, επιτίμησε το
δαιμονικό πνεύμα λέγοντάς του: “Πνεύμα
άλαλο και κουφό, εγώ σε διατάζω, βγες απ’
αυτόν και μην ξαναμπείς πια σ’ αυτόν” . Kαι
το πνεύμα, αφού έβγαλε μια δυνατή κραυγή
και τον κατατάραξε, βγήκε, ενώ το παιδί έγινε
σαν νεκρό, έτσι που πολλοί έλεγαν ότι πέθανε.
O Iησούς όμως κρατώντας τον από το χέρι τον
ανασήκωσε και στάθηκε όρθιος.
Όταν, κατόπιν, μπήκε ο Iησούς σ’ ένα
σπίτι, τον ρωτούσαν ιδιαιτέρως οι μαθητές
του: “Γιατί εμείς δεν μπορέσαμε να το
βγάλουμε;” Kι εκείνος τους απάντησε: “ Tο
γένος αυτό με τίποτε δεν μπορεί να βγει παρά
μόνο με προσευχή και νηστεία” .
Ύστερα βγήκαν από εκεί και περνούσαν
μέσα από τη Γαλιλαία, αλλά δεν ήθελε να το
ξέρει αυτό κανένας, γιατί εξηγούσε στους
μαθητές του και τους έλεγε: “ O Γιος του
Aνθρώπου παραδίνεται σε χέρια ανθρώπων κι
αυτοί θα τον θανατώσουν, μα την τρίτη μέρα
από τη θανάτωσή του θ’ αναστηθεί” .
Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ
Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 6:13-20
Πράγματι, όταν ο Θεός έδωσε την υπόσχεσή του
στον Aβραάμ, επειδή δεν είχε να ορκιστεί σε
κάποιον ανώτερο, ορκίστηκε στον εαυτό του,
λέγοντας: “ Eξάπαντος θα σε ευλογήσω πλούσια
και θα πληθύνω πάρα πολύ τον αριθμό των
απογόνων σου” . Έτσι, χάρη στη μακροθυμία του,
ο Aβραάμ εξασφάλισε την υπόσχεση αυτή. Γιατί,
βέβαια, οι άνθρωποι ορκίζονται σε κάποιον
ανώτερο κι ο όρκος τους αποτελεί γι’ αυτούς την
επιβεβαίωση που τερματίζει κάθε αμφισβήτηση.
Kι ο Θεός, λοιπόν, επειδή ήθελε να αποδείξει
εντονότερα στους κληρονόμους της υπόσχεσής
του, πως η απόφασή του είναι αμετάκλητη,
περιέβαλε την υπόσχεσή του και με όρκο, έτσι που
στηριζόμενοι σε δύο αμετάκλητα πράγματα, τα
οποία αποδείχνουν πως είναι αδύνατο να ψευσθεί
ο Θεός, να έχουμε ακατάβλητο κουράγιο εμείς
που καταφύγαμε σ’ αυτόν, ώστε να κρατήσουμε
την ελπίδα που προβάλλει μπροστά μας. Tην
ελπίδα μας αυτή την έχουμε σαν μια ασφαλή και
σίγουρη άγκυρα, που εισχωρεί στα ενδότερα του
καταπετάσματος, όπου, πριν από μας, μπήκε για
λογαριασμό μας ο Iησούς, αφού έγινε αρχιερέας
αιώνιος κατά τον τύπο της ιερατείας του
Mελχισεδέκ.
ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 9.17-31
Kι αποκρίθηκε ένας μέσα από το πλήθος:
“Δάσκαλε, σου έφερα το γιο μου που έχει
πνεύμα άλαλο, κι όπου τον κυριεύσει, του
προκαλεί σπασμούς και βγάζει αφρούς και
τρίζει τα δόντια του και παραλύει τελείως. Kι
είπα στους μαθητές σου να το βγάλουν, αλλά
δεν μπόρεσαν” . Tου λέει τότε ο Iησούς:
’πιστη γενιά! Mέχρι πότε θα είμαι μαζί σας;
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ΤΗΕ EPISTLE
asked your disciples to cast it out, and they
were not able." And he answered them, "O
faithless generation, how long am I to be with
you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring
him to me." And they brought the boy to him;
and when the spirit saw him, immediately it
convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground
and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And
Jesus asked his father, "How long has he had
this?" And he said, "From childhood. And it
has often cast him into the fire and into the
water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, have pity on us and help us." And Jesus
said to him, "If you can! All things are possible to him who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe;
help my unbelief!" And when Jesus saw that a
crowd came running together, he rebuked the
unclean spirit, saying to it, "You dumb and
deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him,
and never enter him again." And after crying
out and convulsing him terribly, it came out,
and the boy was like a corpse; so that most of
them said, "He is dead." But Jesus took him by
the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. And
when he had entered the house, his disciples
asked him privately, "Why could we not cast it
out?" And he said to them, "This kind cannot
be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting." They went on from there and passed
through Galilee. And he would not have any
one know it; for he was teaching his disciples,
saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill
him; and when he is killed, after three days he
will rise."
St. Paul's Letter to the
Hebrews 6:13-20
BRETHREN, when God made a promise to
Abraham, since he had no one greater by
whom to swear, he swore to himself, saying,
"Surely I will bless you and multiply you."
And thus Abraham, having patiently endured,
obtained the promise. Men indeed swear by a
greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. So
when God desired to show more convincingly
to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable
character of his purpose, he interposed with an
oath, so that through two unchangeable things,
in which it is impossible that God should
prove false, we who have fled for refuge might
have strong encouragement to seize the hope
set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into
the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf,
having become a high priest for ever after the
order of Melchizedek.
THE GOSPEL
Mark 9:17-31
At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling
and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to
you, for he has a dumb spirit; and wherever it
seizes him it dashes him down; and he foams
and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid; and I
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MEMORIALS/ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ
1st Divine Liturgy/1η Θεία Λειτουργία
Demetrios Vatikiotis - 9 days
Emmanuel Skotis - 5 years
Katina Skotis - 5 years
Lambros Perimenis - 12 years
2nd Divine Liturgy/2η Θεία Λειτουργία
Olga L Politopulos - 7 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.
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Catechetical Ministry Lesson
The Fourth Sunday of Great Lent
St. John Climacus: the Ladder of Divine Ascent
Prayer, as defined by St. John Climacus, is the “friendship with God”, that is setting of the mind
on the meditation of God and the love of His Divine Word. St. John wrote “The Ladder of Divine
Ascent”. The 80 chapters help us understand the progress of our spiritual struggle to attain salvation. “For no one can climb a ladder in just one stride”, it requires patience and time. (Step 7)
The Ladder of Divine Ascent, was written as a guide to the monastic life; it teaches how build a
foundation, fight the evils which tempt us, and how to be a good person and live with love and humility. It is considered to be so important that it is universally read in its entirety in monasteries
during the Great Fast.
In the icon above, Saint John Climacus is seen standing at the foot of the ladder. With his right
hand he directs our attention towards the ladder, while in his left hand he holds a scroll on which
is written: "Ascend, ascend, Brethren."
The feast day of Saint John Climacus is March 30, however, due to the popularity of the
Saint and the practice of not having weekday Divine Liturgies during Great Lent, the Orthodox
Church commemorates the Saint on the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
1. How did St. John Climacus define prayer? 2. What s the name of the book that St. John
Climacus wrote? 3. Why was the book written? 4. What simple object was used in the writings to help all understand the writings of St. John. 5. Where is the writings read in their entirety? 6.. How many chapters are contained in the writings of St. John?
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COMMUNITY
BIBLE STUDY
“Picking
Weeds”
Galatians 5
Fr. Tryfon Hall
After Presanctified
Liturgy
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Kάθε Πεμπτη
μετά το Απόδειπνο καλείστε να
συμμετάσχετε στο Κατηχητικό Μάθημα με τον
Πατήρ Γρηγόριο, στα Ελληνικά,
που θα διεξάγεται στην αίθουσα του
π. Τρύφωνος.
Η συνάντηση θα έχει διάρκεια 1 ώρα και θα
προσφέροναι και αναψυχτικά.
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ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
FORTHCOMING ACTIVITIES:
WE WILL HAVE COMPLETED THE BAKING OF OUR KOULOURAKIA BEFORE
EASTER, SO PLEASE GIVE US YOUR ORDERS ON THIS SUNDAY OR CALL THE
OFFICE 944-3366 AND LEAVE YOUR NAME WITH YOUR ORDER AND A
COMPLETE MESSAGE.
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.
8:10 FIRST
10:10 SECOND
April 14
B
D
April 21
C
A
8:10 FIRST
10:10 SECOND
May 5
A
C
May 12
B
D
April 28
B
D
Holy Week begins on April 29th. All are welcome to serve every day and night.
On Good Friday, please be at church by 7:30pm. Proper attire is always required. I understand it’s a busy week for parents. Please do your best.
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of West Central Florida"
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This is your "Who, What, When and Where" of Orthodox news in
West Central Florida.
Notices regarding Feast Day celebrations, special services, speakers,
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this location.
Pack 106 during the Cub Scouts
Blue and Gold Ceremony.
Troop 106 Boy Scouts
receiving a Certificate of Appreciation
for their efforts in volunteering in organizing and running the Cub Scout Family Camp March 9-10th at Sand Hill
Reservation in Brooksville, Florida.
Cub
Scouts meet Tuesday evenings at 6p.m.
and Boy Scouts meet at 7p.m. Meetings
are held in Father Trfyon Hall.
Group picture of Troop 106 and
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Food Donations needed by 5/15/13
St. Nicholas - Metropolis Oratorical Festival
Items Needed
Quantity
Paper Goods:
Soup/Salad Bowls
400
Dessert Plates
400
Dinner Plates
500
Coffee Cups
400
Food/Bev/Condiments
Items Needed
Quantity
Coffee, Regular 2 lbs.
Lentils for Fakes
10 bags
Coffee, Decaf
2 lbs.
Kalamata Olives
lrg.cont.
Tea Bags
5 boxes
Virgin Olive Oil
1 gal.
Orange Juice
8 Gallons
Red Wine Vinegar
2 bottles
Individual Juice
Boxes
100
Garlic
4 heads
Onions, 5 lb. bag
1 bag
16 oz. Water
Bottles
Pancake Batter for 300
15-24 pks
Syrup Bottles
6 bottles
Coffee Creamers,32 oz 4
Coffee Stirrers
1 box
Luncheon Napkins
500
Dinner Napkins
200
Plastic Spoons
400
Plastic Knives
400
Plastic Forks
500
Sugar Packets
500
Creamer Packets 500
Grapes
20 lbs.
Artifical sweetener
250
Bananas
20 lbs.
Apples
20 lbs
Bagels, Panera
Tomatoes
10 lbs.
Lettuce
5 heads
Veggie Trays with Dip
3 Trays
Ranch Salad Dressing
4 bottles
Whole carrots
3 lbs.
Celery
3 pkg.
Tomatoe Sauce/Puree
10 cans
Greek Salad for 50
3 Trays
Lrg.Pizzas, assorted
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Pasta
25 lbs
Butter, lb. pkg.
10 lbs.
Cooked Meatballs
15 lbs.
Grated Cheese, lb. cont.
10
50
Individual Butter 500 pkgs
Individual Jellies 300 pkgs
Silver Foil
Clear Plastic Wrap
Plastic Gloves
2 boxes
2 boxes
2 boxes
Fresh Fruit/Veg.:
Individual Cr.
Cheese
100 pkgs
Indiv.Snack
Crackers
7 boxes
Indiv.Chip Bags 100
Meats/Cheese-Subs
Sliced Turkey Breast
Sliced Ham
Sliced Amer. Cheese
Sliced Swiss Cheese
5 lbs.
5 lbs.
3 lbs.
3 lbs.
Packaged Cookies
10 bags
Sub buns, white 6 doz.
Sub buns, wheat 4 doz.
Greek Bread,
loaves
24 loaves
Ice Cream - gallon
20 gal.
Mayonnaise
3 bottles
Chocolate Syrup
4 bottles
Mustard
3 bottles
Whipped Cream
4 bottles
Pickles
4 jars
Cherries for Ice Cream
4 bottles
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REGISTRATION FOR HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT
We are very excited to announce our Holy Friday Retreat, which will take place on Friday, May 3,
2013 at Fr. Tryfon Hall. Since it is very important that we prepare properly for our students, we are asking that ALL
children be PREREGISTERED.
We will not register children on the day of our Retreat, as this takes away precious time from our
teaching, due to this concern, we will not be able to accept students who have not registered in advance.
Students who are eligible to attend our Holy Friday Retreat are from the ages of
Preschool to 8th grade. Preschool thru 1st grade classes begin at 10:00 am-12:30 pm.
Pre-registration forms are due back to the Catechetical School on or before Sunday, April 26, 2013. Please
see Maria Angeliadis or Galatiani Maglis or drop off at the Church office to be placed in the Catechetical
mailbox.
At this time, due to the limited amount of teachers and volunteers, we are only able to accommodate a certain number of students. Please be sure to pre-register NO later than April 26, 2013.
If you would be willing to help us as volunteers/teachers, please call 727-938-4610 no
later than April 26, 2013. (Volunteers must have fingerprints on file with Fr. Michael.
We would greatly appreciate your help, since with more volunteers for our classrooms;
we will be able to accommodate more students.
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Registration Form
*Please fill out a form for each child in family that is attending.
Return no later than April 26, 2013.
Student’s Name: __________________________ Grade: _______
Address: ________________________________ Home Phone: _________
Cell: ____________
Email: _________________
Is child taking any medication? Yes: ___ No: ___
If yes, please list: __________________________________
Does child have any food allergies? Yes: ___ No: ___
If yes, please list: ____________________________________
Name of individual(s) permitted to pick up child
Name:
Phone: ________ Relationship______________
Name:
Phone: ________ Relationship______________
Doctor’s name: _______________Phone_____________
*In case of emergency, and I cannot be reached, I give consent for ______________
to be transported by ambulance to closest medical facility to be treated, should the need arise.
*I hereby waive all legal rights of action against St. Nicholas and/or representatives in connection with personal injury.
_______________________Parent Signature
__________Date
Thank you for your kind consideration toward our Holy Friday Retreat. By working together to help our
students learn about the events that took place in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’ life, we can help our
children grow in knowledge of our beautiful Orthodox faith. Once again, thank you for all you do.
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Preschool
VPK Fall Applications Now Available
Call 727-937-7122
2013 –2014 Registration is Now Open
Limited Openings
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Preschool
Completion of Tile Floor Project
Three years ago, our school was blessed with a new addition.
Unfortunately, all of the floor was not completely tiled in the original part of the building.
We would like to complete the project with your help.
We have the opportunity to finish this project during Spring Break.
The school will be closed for the week of March 25 to March 29.
We need approximately $3000.00 to complete the project.
We would be blessed to accept any donation specifically
identified for this project. Please call Joyce Pappas
at 727-937-7122 or 727-514-1033 or the church office 727-937-3540
to submit you generous donation.
The children of St. Nicholas Preschool and I thank you for your generosity.
Joyce Pappas Director, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Preschool
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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!
Sign up by April 22, 2013 for Special Pricing!!!
Reserving your child’s spot early guarantees our lowest rates:
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $ 120.00 per week
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $100.00 per week
Save $288
10 % Discount
Off Regular 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $60.00 per week
For Siblings
Tuition
$25.00 One Time Activity Fee *
301 N. Pinellas Ave.
Tarpon Springs, Fl. 34689
(Located two blocks north of St. Nicholas
Cathedral, across the street from the
Spanos Pappas Community Center)
727-937-7122
Established 1996
Licenses #C963944
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ATTENTION STUDENTS
Sophia G. Colovos Scholarship Applications
for
the Summer, 2013 term are available now in the St. Nicholas
Cathedral Office. Deadline for submitting applications is
Monday, May 20, 2013, 4pm
2013-2014 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
AVAILABLE
NEW YORK – Applications and instructions for the three scholarships administered by the Chancellor’s Office of
the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, are now available for awards to be made for the 2013-2014 academic year. Two of these scholarships are for undergraduate studies: the George & Naouma (Gioule) Gioles
Scholarship and the Katina John Malta Scholarship; the third one is the Paleologos Graduate Scholarship, which is
awarded for graduate work of a non-theological nature. Each of these scholarships was established through generous gifts from dedicated Greek Orthodox Christians who wanted to provide financial assistance towards the education of young people from our Orthodox community.
The deadline for applying for all three is April 26, 2013. Further details, including complete instructions and applications, are available on-line on the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at http://
www.goarch.org/archdiocese/administration/chancellor/2013
Applications may also be requested by e-mail at scholarships@goarch.org, or by written request to the Scholarship Committee, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, 8-10 East 79th Street, New York, NY, 10075.
Sons of Pericles
Erine Kachikis
Chapter #131, Tarpon Springs
The Order of Ahepa, Tarpon Springs is looking for young men and boys ages 14 – 25 to reactivate the Sons of Pericles Chapter.
The Sons of Pericles is the Junior Order of Ahepa. The purpose of the group is to compliment
the Ahepa, to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility and Athletics.
If interested please contact:
Nick Stathopoulos at 727-510-0490 or Jim Miller at 727-243-4546
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For any questions, please contact Karen Markopulos,
ECYD Committee, karenmarkopulos@ymail.com
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NIGHT IN THE ISLANDS
On Saturday, April 20, from 6:00-11:00pm, the City
of Tarpon Springs will present Night in the Islands
–a free event on the world famous Sponge Docks. Enjoy Greek music, dancing, and
dining! And we will offer an hour of free Greek dance lessons by the Levendia Dance Troupe
from 6-7pm.
Night in the Islands will feature the exhilarating music of Odyssey, featuring George Diakakis
on bouzouki, Emmanuel Gonatos doing vocals and baglamas, and George Boulahanis on
keyboard.
Night in the Islands also will be offered Saturdays, May 11, June 1, July 13, August 3,
September 7, October 5, and November 2, 2013. Mark your calendar and make this a regular
destination! The festival is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the
Arts.
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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
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SR. High Min—9th-12th Grades
Terri Tsavaris (727) 741-5411
Christy Mehas (727) 278-7723
YAL-18 - 25
Kosta Patsalides, (727) 488-5867
Emmanuel Gombos (727) 937-8658
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Youth Basketball
Nicholaos Kolaxis
(727) 417-0105
Theophany
Celebration
Bookstore
Georgette Vestas
Coordinator
(727) 324-9864
Website
George Dovellos
(727) 415-6588
Philoptochos
Sylvia Joanow
(727) 944-3366
Pre-School
Joyce Pappas
(727) 514 - 1033
AHEPA
James Miller
(727) 243-4546
Athenian Society
Helen Kariofilis
(727) 934-6570
Chios Society
Chrysanthi Psoras
(727) 597-8421
Cretan Society
James Boutsoukas
(727) 786-8879
Symian Society
Michael Faklis
(727) 937-3602
Halki Society
Michele Manousos
(727) 858-4456
Daughters of
Penelope
Ann Miller
(727) 942-6252
Kalymnian Society
Costas Sisois
(727) 858-2630
Hellenic
Benevolent Association
James Kaneris
(727) 937-1275
Pancyprian Society
Angela Georgiadis
(727) 319-6804
Prometheas Society
Effie Vassiliou
(727) 692-6565
Sons of Pericles
Jimmy Makris
(727) 446-3100
Siatista Assoc-USA
Peter J Plumpis,
Assoc. 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
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Boy Scouts
Theodora Genduso
(727) 243-1706
Antonio Genduso
(727) 243-1786
PARISH LIFE
Monday
Δευτέρα
4/15
Great Compline 6pm
Απόδειπνον το Μέγα -6:00μμ
Dance Ministry 4:30 - 6:00 Community Center
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts - Fr Tryfon Hall
Tuesday
Τρίτη
4/16
Great Compline 6pm
Απόδειπνον το Μέγα -6:00μμ
Wednesday
Τετάρτη
4/17
Presanctified Liturgy 5:30pm
Προηγιασμένη Λειτουργία-5:30μμ
4:30 – 6:30-Greek school
Jr. GOYA, 7pm, Conf. Rm. 1
7pm Fr. Michael's Bible Study, , Spanos-Pappas
Community Center, Conf. Rm. 1
Thursday
Πέμπτη
4/18
Great Compline 6pm
Απόδειπνον το Μέγα -6:00μμ
Choir 7pm
Friday
Παρασκευή
4/19
Presanctified Liturgy 8:30 am
Προηγιασμένη Λειτουργία 8:30 πμ
Salutations to the Theotokos 7pm
Χαιρετισμοί στην Θεοτόκο-7:00μμ
Saturday
Σάββατον
4/20
Great Vespers 6pm
Sunday
Κυριακή
4/21
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
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Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism Meeting - 7pm after church services in the Cathedral Office Conference Room.
4:30 – 6:30-Greek school
Senior High Ministry Spanos/Pappas
Community Center - 6pm to 8pm

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