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St. Nicholas Church
Publish Date: 2017-04-23
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St. Nicholas Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (910) 392-4444
  • Fax:
  • (910) 392-4905
  • Street Address:

  • 608 South College Road

  • Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Mailing Address:

  • 608 South College Road

  • Wilmington, NC 28403


Contact Information




Services Schedule

*** Regular Hours  ***

Vespers:  Saturday 6:00PM

Orthros/Matins:  Sunday 8:30AM

Divine Liturgy:  Sunday 10:00AM

 


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

First Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 28:16-20

Οἱ δὲ ἕνδεκα μαθηταὶ ἐπορεύθησαν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν, εἰς τὸ ὄρος οὗ ἐτάξατο αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς. καὶ ἰδόντες αὐτὸν προσεκύνησαν αὐτῷ, οἱ δὲ ἐδίστασαν. καὶ προσελθὼν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐλάλησεν αὐτοῖς λέγων· ἐδόθη μοι πᾶσα ἐξουσία ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς. πορευθέντες μαθητεύσατε πάντα τὰ ἔθνη, βαπτίζοντες αὐτοὺς εἰς τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Πατρὸς καὶ τοῦ Υἱοῦ καὶ τοῦ ῾Αγίου Πνεύματος, διδάσκοντες αὐτοὺς τηρεῖν πάντα ὅσα ἐνετειλάμην ὑμῖν· καὶ ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ μεθ᾿ ὑμῶν εἰμι πάσας τὰς ἡμέρας ἕως τῆς συντελείας τοῦ αἰῶνος. ἀμήν.

First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."


Epistle Reading

Προκείμενον. Fourth Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 146.5;134.3.
Μέγας ὁ Κύριος ἡμῶν, καὶ μεγάλη ἡ ἰσχὺς ἀὐτοῦ.
Στίχ. Αἰνεῖτε τὸν Κύριον, ὅτι ἀγαθός.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πράξεις Ἀποστόλων 12:1-11.

Κατ᾿ ἐκεῖνον τὸν καιρὸν, Κατʼ ἐκεῖνον δὲ τὸν καιρὸν ἐπέβαλεν Ἡρῴδης ὁ βασιλεὺς τὰς χεῖρας κακῶσαί τινας τῶν ἀπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας. Ἀνεῖλεν δὲ Ἰάκωβον τὸν ἀδελφὸν Ἰωάννου μαχαίρᾳ. ΚαὶN ἰδὼν ὅτι ἀρεστόν ἐστιν τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις, προσέθετο συλλαβεῖν καὶ Πέτρον - ἦσαν δὲ αἱ ἡμέραι τῶν ἀζύμων - ὃν καὶ πιάσας ἔθετο εἰς φυλακήν, παραδοὺς τέσσαρσιν τετραδίοις στρατιωτῶν φυλάσσειν αὐτόν, βουλόμενος μετὰ τὸ Πάσχα ἀναγαγεῖν αὐτὸν τῷ λαῷ. Ὁ μὲν οὖν Πέτρος ἐτηρεῖτο ἐν τῇ φυλακῇ· προσευχὴ δὲ ἦν ἐκτενὴς γινομένη ὑπὸ τῆς ἐκκλησίας πρὸς τὸν θεὸν ὑπὲρ αὐτοῦ. Ὅτε δὲ ἔμελλεν αὐτὸν προάγειν ὁ Ἡρῴδης, τῇ νυκτὶ ἐκείνῃ ἦν ὁ Πέτρος κοιμώμενος μεταξὺ δύο στρατιωτῶν, δεδεμένος ἁλύσεσιν δυσίν· φύλακές τε πρὸ τῆς θύρας ἐτήρουν τὴν φυλακήν. Καὶ ἰδού, ἄγγελος κυρίου ἐπέστη, καὶ φῶς ἔλαμψεν ἐν τῷ οἰκήματι· πατάξας δὲ τὴν πλευρὰν τοῦ Πέτρου, ἤγειρεν αὐτὸν λέγων, Ἀνάστα ἐν τάχει. Καὶ ἐξέπεσον αὐτοῦ αἱ ἁλύσεις ἐκ τῶν χειρῶν. Εἶπέν τε ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτόν, Περίζωσαι καὶ ὑπόδησαι τὰ σανδάλιά σου. Ἐποίησεν δὲ οὕτως. Καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ, Περιβαλοῦ τὸ ἱμάτιόν σου, καὶ ἀκολούθει μοι. Καὶ ἐξελθὼν ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ· καὶ οὐκ ᾔδει ὅτι ἀληθές ἐστιν τὸ γινόμενον διὰ τοῦ ἀγγέλου, ἐδόκει δὲ ὅραμα βλέπειν. Διελθόντες δὲ πρώτην φυλακὴν καὶ δευτέραν, ἦλθον ἐπὶ τὴν πύλην τὴν σιδηρᾶν, τὴν φέρουσαν εἰς τὴν πόλιν, ἥτις αὐτομάτη ἠνοίχθη αὐτοῖς· καὶ ἐξελθόντες προῆλθον ῥύμην μίαν, καὶ εὐθέως ἀπέστη ὁ ἄγγελος ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ. Καὶ ὁ Πέτρος, γενόμενος ἐν ἑαυτῷ, εἶπεν, ῦν οἶδα ἀληθῶς ὅτι ἐξαπέστειλεν κύριος τὸν ἄγγελον αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἐξείλετό με ἐκ χειρὸς Ἡρῴδου καὶ πάσης τῆς προσδοκίας τοῦ λαοῦ τῶν Ἰουδαίων.

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 146.5;134.3.
Great is our Lord, and great is his power.
Verse: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11.

ABOUT THAT TIME, Herod the king laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the sword; and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. And when he had seized him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after the Passover to bring him out to the people. So Peter was kept in prison; but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the Church.

The very night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison; and behold, an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands. And the angel said to him, "Wrap your mantle around you and follow me." And he went out and followed him; he did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. When they had passed the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate leading into the city. It opened to them of its own accord, and they went out and passed on through one street; and immediately the angel left him. And Peter came to himself, and said, "Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."


Gospel Reading

Thomas Sunday
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 20:19-31

Οὔσης οὖν ὀψίας τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ τῇ μιᾷ τῶν σαββάτων, καὶ τῶν θυρῶν κεκλεισμένων ὅπου ἦσαν οἱ μαθηταὶ συνηγμένοι διὰ τὸν φόβον τῶν ᾿Ιουδαίων, ἦλθεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς καὶ ἔστη εἰς τὸ μέσον, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· εἰρήνη ὑμῖν. καὶ τοῦτο εἰπὼν ἔδειξεν αὐτοῖς τὰς χεῖρας καὶ τὴν πλευρὰν αὐτοῦ. ἐχάρησαν οὖν οἱ μαθηταὶ ἰδόντες τὸν Κύριον. εἶπεν οὖν αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς πάλιν· εἰρήνη ὑμῖν. καθὼς ἀπέσταλκέ με ὁ πατήρ, κἀγὼ πέμπω ὑμᾶς. καὶ τοῦτο εἰπὼν ἐνεφύσησε καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· λάβετε Πνεῦμα ῞Αγιον· ἄν τινων ἀφῆτε τὰς ἁμαρτίας, ἀφίενται αὐτοῖς, ἄν τινων κρατῆτε, κεκράτηνται.

Θωμᾶς δὲ εἷς ἐκ τῶν δώδεκα, ὁ λεγόμενος Δίδυμος, οὐκ ἦν μετ᾽ αὐτῶν ὅτε ἦλθεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς. ἔλεγον οὖν αὐτῷ οἱ ἄλλοι μαθηταί· ἑωράκαμεν τὸν Κύριον. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· ἐὰν μὴ ἴδω ἐν ταῖς χερσὶν αὐτοῦ τὸν τύπον τῶν ἥλων, καὶ βάλω τὸν δάκτυλόν μου εἰς τὸν τύπον τῶν ἥλων, καὶ βάλω τὴν χεῖρά μου εἰς τὴν πλευρὰν αὐτοῦ, οὐ μὴ πιστεύσω. Καὶ μεθ᾽ ἡμέρας ὀκτὼ πάλιν ἦσαν ἔσω οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ καὶ Θωμᾶς μετ᾽ αὐτῶν. ἔρχεται ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς τῶν θυρῶν κεκλεισμένων, καὶ ἔστη εἰς τὸ μέσον καὶ εἶπεν· εἰρήνη ὑμῖν. εἶτα λέγει τῷ Θωμᾷ· φέρε τὸν δάκτυλόν σου ὧδε καὶ ἴδε τὰς χεῖράς μου, καὶ φέρε τὴν χεῖρά σου καὶ βάλε εἰς τὴν πλευράν μου, καὶ μὴ γίνου ἄπιστος, ἀλλὰ πιστός. καὶ ἀπεκρίθη Θωμᾶς καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ὁ Κύριός μου καὶ ὁ Θεός μου. λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· ὅτι ἑώρακάς με, πεπίστευκας· μακάριοι οἱ μὴ ἰδόντες καὶ πιστεύσαντες. Πολλὰ μὲν οὖν καὶ ἄλλα σημεῖα ἐποίησεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐνώπιον τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ, ἃ οὐκ ἔστι γεγραμμένα ἐν τῷ βιβλίῳ τούτῳ· ταῦτα δὲ γέγραπται ἵνα πιστεύσητε ὅτι ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐστιν ὁ Χριστὸς ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ, καὶ ἵνα πιστεύοντες ζωὴν ἔχητε ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ.

Thomas Sunday
The Reading is from John 20:19-31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them: "Peace be with you." When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them: "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him: "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them: "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe."

Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said: "Peace be with you." Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to Him: "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.


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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode

Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.
Χριστός ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καί τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι ζωήν χαρισάμενος.

Apolytikion for Thomas Sun. in the Grave Mode

Whilst the tomb was sealed, Thou, O Life, didst shine forth from the grave, O Christ God; and whilst the doors were shut, Thou didst come unto Thy disciples, O Resurrection of all, renewing through them an upright Spirit in us according to Thy great mercy.
Ἐσφραγισμένου τοῦ μνήματος ἡ ζωὴ ἐκ τάφου ἀνέτειλας Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ τῶν θυρῶν κεκλεισμένων, τοῖς Μαθηταῖς ἐπέστης ἡ πάντων ἀνάστασις, πνεῦμα εὐθὲς δι' αὐτῶν ἐγκαινίζων ἡμῖν, κατὰ τὸ μέγα σου ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr George in the Fourth Mode

Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
Ως τών αιχμαλώτων ελευθερωτής, καί τών πτωχών υπερασπιστής, ασθενούντων ιατρός, βασιλέων υπέρμαχος, τροπαιοφόρε μεγαλομάρτυς Γεώργιε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες ἀθάνατε, ἀλλὰ τοῦ ᾍδου καθεῖλες τὴν δύναμιν, καὶ ἀνέστης ὡς νικητής, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, γυναιξὶ Μυροφόροις φθεγξάμενος. Χαίρετε, καὶ τοῖς σοῖς Ἀποστόλοις εἰρήνην δωρούμενος ὁ τοῖς πεσοῦσι παρέχων ἀνάστασιν.
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UPDATES ON FR. JON - PRAYERS NEEDED

LATEST UPDATES REGARDING FATHER JON: 

 

April 2017 

Please keep up the prayers for Father Jon and Pres. Barbara.  

 
 
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This Week at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Parish Council members on duty today: 

Next Sunday: 

 

 

Friday, April 21

Theotokos of the Life-Giving Fountain 

8AM Orthros/Liturgy

5PM Hellenic school

 

Saturday, April 22

 

 

Sunday, April 23

Sunday St. Thomas/Antipascha

St. George

Tray passing for Hellenic College/Holy Cross

8:30AM Orthros

10AM Liturgy

12PM Dance meeting

 

 

  

Monday, April 24

 

  

Tuesday, April 25

7PM CoM meeting

 

 

Wednesday, April 26

10:30AM Women's Bible study

 

 

Thursday, April 27

 

 

Friday, April 28

5PM Hellenic School

5PM Wedding rehearsal

 

 

Saturday, April 29

 

12PM Wedding

 

 

Sunday, April 30

Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearers

8:30AM Orthros

10AM Liturgy

12PM Humanity Now presentation

 

 

 

 

PARISH CALENDAR: Please note that the only official calendar for the church is the online calendar. For a complete and up-to-date version of our Parish Calendar, please visit us online at http://www.stnicholaswilmington.org/ParishCalendar.html . For our parishioners that don't have access to the internet, the updated monthly calendar will also be posted in the Hellenic Center on a weekly basis. 

 

 

 

               Stewardship as of March. 2017

Pledged

 $190,093.00

Full Yr Goal

 $277,306.31

Variance pledged to goal

 $(87,213.31)

Amt. Received

 $63,964.75

 

                            Operating Income/Expense

General Fund

Income

Expenses

Variance

Jan 

 $26,532.87

 $25,582.12

 $950.75

Feb 

 $27,247.13

 $24,072.13

 $3,175.00

Mar 

 $17,677.60

 $30,455.36

 $(12,777.76)

YTD 

 $71,457.60

 $80,109.61

 $(8,652.01)

 

 "As the Father has Sent Me, So I Send You" (John 20:21)

We are stewards of God's blessings, including His Gospel Message. We don't bury our blessings in the ground, but as in the parable of the stewards, we strive to multiply our gifts and offer them back to God.  As with our financial blessings, so it is with our stewardship of our families, the environment, the Gospel Message and all of God's gifts.

Thank you for your offering of Time, Talent and Treasure to help make our beloved St. Nicholas all that it can be! Glory to God in All Things.

 

 

 

LET US REMEMBER those who are ill, recovering, and/or homebound: Fr. Jon, Presbytera Barbara, Bobby Bobon (Brother of Sue Lawler), Stavros Chantiles, Sophia Copes, Sherry Demas, Nicholas Devoles, Constantine Dukas, Sue Fokakis (Silver Stream), George Fokakis (Pacifica nursing home), Demitra George, Nick Karloutsos (Silver Stream), Dan Kirkby (brother of Matthew), Nikolaos Kotsinis, Manny Lionikis, Olga Mancuso, John Manolukas, Mary Marmaras, Calvin McGowan, John Petrolias, Koula K. Poulos, Claire Skarpentzos, Pat Skinner-Darby, Charity Skinner-Darby (daughter of Pat), Tom Souflas, John & Olympia Stamboulis, Vasilios Vogiatzis.

*Please contact Angelique in the church office to add/remove someone from the list.

 

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Saints and Feasts

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April 23

George the Great Martyr and Triumphant

George, this truly great and glorious Martyr of Christ, was born of a father from Cappadocia and a mother from Palestine. Being a military tribune, or chiliarch (that is, a commander of a thousand troops), he was illustrious in battle and highly honoured for his courage. When he learned that the Emperor Diocletian was preparing a persecution of the Christians, Saint George presented himself publicly before the Emperor and denounced him. When threats and promises could not move him from his steadfast confession, he was put to unheard-of tortures, which he endured with great bravery, overcoming them by his faith and love towards Christ. By the wondrous signs that took place in his contest, he guided many to the knowledge of the truth, including Queen Alexandra, wife of Diocletian, and was finally beheaded in 296 in Nicomedia.

His sacred remains were taken by his servant from Nicomedia to Palestine, to a town called Lydda, the homeland of his mother, and then were finally transferred to the church which was raised up in his name. (The translation of the Saint's holy relics to the church in Lydda is commemorated on November 3; Saint Alexandra the Queen, on April 21.)

If April 23 falls on or before Great and Holy Pascha, the Feast of St. George is translated to Bright Monday.


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April 23

Thomas Sunday

Though the doors were shut at the dwelling where the disciples were gathered for fear of the Jews on the evening of the Sunday after the Passover, our Saviour wondrously entered and stood in their midst, and greeted them with His customary words, "Peace be unto you." Then He showed unto them His hands and feet and side; furthermore, in their presence, He took some fish and a honeycomb and ate before them, and thus assured them of His bodily Resurrection. But Thomas, who was not then present with the others, did not believe their testimony concerning Christ's Resurrection, but said in a decisive manner, "Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into His side, I will not believe." Wherefore after eight days, that is, on this day, when the disciples were again gathered together and Thomas was with them, the Lord Jesus came while the doors were shut, as He did formerly. Standing in their midst, He said, "Peace be unto you"; then He said to Thomas, "Bring hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and bring hither thy hand, and thrust it into My side: and be not unbelieving, but believing."

And Thomas, beholding and examining carefully the hands and side of the Master, cried out with faith, "My Lord and my God." Thus he clearly proclaimed the two natures - human and divine - of the God-man (Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-29).

This day is called Antipascha (meaning "in the stead of Pascha," not "in opposition to Pascha") because with this day, the first Sunday after Pascha, the Church consecrates every Sunday of the year to the commemoration of Pascha, that is, the Resurrection.


Allsaint
April 24

Mellitus, Archbishop of Canterbury


Allsaint
April 24

2nd Monday after Pascha


Allsaint
April 24

Elizabeth the Wonderworker

Saint Elizabeth was born in Heraclea of Thrace. She lived in virginity and exhausted herself with ascetical labours and every kind of hardship from the time of her youth, and was deemed worthy of the grace of wonderworking from God; she reposed in peace in Constantinople in the middle of the fifth century.


Allsaint
April 24

Savvas the General of Rome


Allsaint
April 24

Nicholas the New-Martyr of Magnesia


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April 25

Mark the Apostle and Evangelist

Mark was an idolater from Cyrene of Pentapolis, which is near Libya. Having come to the Faith of Christ through the Apostle Peter, he followed him to Rome. While there, at the prompting of Peter himself and at the request of the Christians living there, he wrote his Gospel in Greek, and it is second in order after Matthew's. Afterwards, travelling to Egypt, he preached the Gospel there and was the first to establish the Church in Alexandria. The idolaters, unable to bear his preaching, seized him, bound him with ropes, and dragged him through the streets until he, cut to pieces on rocks, gave up his soul. It is said that he completed his life in martyrdom about the year 68. He is depicted in holy icons with a lion next to him, one of the living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10), and a symbol of Christ's royal office, as Saint Irenaeus of Lyons writes.

If April 25 falls on or before Great and Holy Pascha, the Feast of St. Mark is translated to Bright Tuesday.


Allsaint
April 26

Justa the Nun


Allsaint
April 26

2nd Wednesday after Pascha


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Wisdom of the Fathers

For great is the dignity of the priests. ... And hold them very exceedingly in honor; for you indeed care about your own affairs, and if you order them well, you give no account for others; ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 86, 4th Century

... but the priest even if he rightly order his own life, if he have not an anxious care for yours and that of all those around him, will depart with the wicked into hell; and often when not betrayed by his own conduct, he perishes by yours, if he have not rightly performed all his part.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 86, 4th Century

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Parish News & Updates

 

****Sunday Services - Regular Hours****

 

Orthros 8:30AM

Divine Liturgy 10AM

 

COFFEE HOUR: Today’s coffee hour is sponsored by Eleni Pappamihiel and family in honor of their daughter, Georgia’s, name day. 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: I am glad to announce that Stella McTaggart has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant for our St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. She will start on May 1st. Please welcome Stella. I would like to thank Angelique Skandalakis for her service to St. Nicholas and wish her the best as she prepares for her wedding and the next stage of her life.

Barbara Reynolds, St. Nicholas GOC PC President

 

PHILOPTOCHOS: Our election will be held on May 7th. Please see the included elections notice insert. The Metropolis Philoptochos/ Clergy Laity Conference will be held in Raleigh, June 21 – 24th.  Anyone interested in attending the conference or just attending individual events, see the registration form in the Hellenic Center. Deadline is May 1st.  The Philoptochos luncheon is on Thursday June 22nd.  Cost for attending the luncheon is $50.

 

SPECIAL OFFERING TRAY: Today, April 23rd, we will pass our annual tray for Hellenic College/Holy Cross. As always, please be generous towards our beloved school. Thank you so much.

 

HUMANITY NOW: Jennifer Maraveyas with Humanity Now will join us after Divine Liturgy on April 30th to speak about her recent trip to Greece helping refugees. Please join us for this event. 

 

DANCE: There will be a Hellenic Dance meeting April 23, 2017 for all returning dancers and prospective dancers and parents- this meeting will be covering procedures and protocols for this new dance year, as we are making a lot of new changes to better our program. We will also be discussing our new Hellenic dance group for children starting at the age of 7. We hope to see you all there!

 

It is very important that you attend this meeting if you plan on participating this year!

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Parish News & Updates (Continued)

ONLINE GIVING: We are glad to announce that we now have an online giving system in place on our website that can be used for conveniently making donations towards stewardship pledges. The pertinent donation buttons are located on the left pane of the homepage at www.stnicholaswilmington.org as well as on the Stewardship page of our website at www.stnicholaswilmington.org/Stewardship.html .

 

LIVE STREAMING OF SERVICES: Please be reminded of the live streaming of our services at St. Nicholas that can be seen on our website directly at www.stnicholaswilmington.org/LiveStreaming.html. In case you would like to set your mobile devices up with the pertinent app please contact Alexandros Theodoropoulos at communications@stnicholaswilmington.org .

 

HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM:  Please be reminded of our new hearing assistance system that is available at the pangari stand.  If you would like to use the system please see an attendant.

 

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Bulletin Inserts

    Palm Sunday - Family Connections (Letter)

    Palm Sunday - Family Connections (Letter)

    Bulletin Insert in letter format on Palm Sunday with Resources for Couples and Families provided by the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.


    Humanity Now

    Humanity Now

    Humanity Now presentation by Jennifer Maraveyas.


    Great and Holy Pascha - Family Connections (Letter)

    Great and Holy Pascha - Family Connections (Letter)

    Bulletin Insert in letter format on Great and Holy Pascha with Resources for Couples and Families provided by the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.


    Easter Lily donors

    Easter Lily donors

    Thank you to those who donated a Lily in memory or in honor of a loved one.


    Philoptochos Board Election Notice

    Philoptochos Board Election Notice

    Our St. Nicholas "Enosis" Philoptochos Chapter #5027 would like to notify all eligible members that the election of the Philoptochos Board and the End of Year Social and Meeting will take place at Angie's B&B, from 4:00 - 7:00pm on Sunday, May 7th, 2017. Please see the attached notice for more information.


    2017 Greek Festival Sponsorship form

    2017 Greek Festival Sponsorship form

    2017 Greek Festival sponsorship form


    Metropolis Philoptochos/ Clergy Laity Conference

    Metropolis Philoptochos/ Clergy Laity Conference

    The Metropolis Philoptochos/ Clergy Laity Conference will be held in Raleigh, June 21 – 24th. Anyone interested in attending the conference or just attending individual events, see the attached registration form. Deadline is May 1st. The Philoptochos luncheon is on Thursday June 22nd. Cost for attending the luncheon is $50.


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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta News

My Beloved Ones,

As I write this Paschal message, I am confronted by the fact that this undoubtedly beautiful day of fellowship and love—which acts a foretaste of the eternal banquet in God’s Kingdom—can seem at odds with how humanity treats one another. I especially am thinking of our Egyptian brothers and sisters, whose Palm Sunday liturgies were disrupted by violence and death. In the face of such horror, one might ask: how can we hope?

Theologians have greatly discussed our Lord’s cry on the Cross, "Eli Eli lama sabachthani?" "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" For some, the very idea of Christ, the Son of God, addressing His own Father in such a way is deeply disturbing. Yet what is beautiful about this moment is often missed. Christ is not speaking for Himself—He is quoting the Psalms. The speaker of this particular Psalm is in pain; abused and at the mercy of those who seek to destroy him, he calls out to God to deliver him from his torment—for, as the Psalmist later says, “He hath not despised nor abhorred the lowliness of the poor; neither hath He hid His face from him; but when he cried unto Him, He heard (Psalm 22:25)

Consider that after the scourging and the crown of thorns; after the nails and the humiliation, Christ’s concern is not for Himself. He cries out to show that He understands our uncertainty and pain in this world. Ever-loving and ever-compassionate, we know that neither His Father nor the Holy Spirit truly abandoned Him on that lonely hill, just as our Triune God will never abandon us. The Psalm continues with the triumphant reminder that “…the kingdom is the LORD'S; and He is the ruler over the nations.”

My children, for this Feast of Feasts, let us never forget that the pain, sorrow and suffering of this world, however immense, are temporary. Christ has vanquished Death! His earthly life and teachings act as a guide to help us attain eternal life, while His Resurrection is the key which has allowed all of us to finally reenter Paradise.

As we prepare to receive the Paschal light during this year’s Anastasi service, let us remember the Myrrh-bearing women, who went to the darkened tomb to weep for the sorrows of this world and instead saw the most life-affirming mystery; a mystery and wonder which granted light to all, proving once and forever that“…the kingdom is the LORD'S!”

Χριστὸς ἀνέστη! Christ is Risen!

+ALEXIOS
Metropolitan of Atlanta

 

 

 

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY

The Metropolis of Atlanta’s Family Life Ministry (www.familylifeministry.atlanta.goarch.org) strengthens individuals, families and church families through adaptable programs, blogs and educational materials as a means of fostering connection within our homes and our parishes. Featured blogs include:

Journey of Marriage (Pre-Marital Seminar)

All couples marrying in the Metropolis must attend a Metropolis-sponsored Journey of Marriage seminar prior to their wedding. The couple will present their certificate of completion to their parish priest after the seminar. 

  • April 29, 2017 - Charlotte, NC
  • May 6, 2017 - West Palm Beach, FL

To see the full list of seminars through 2017, and to register, please visit:http://www.familylifeministry.atlanta.goarch.org/upcoming-events-2/

 

 

METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA STRATEGIC PLAN:

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Want to follow along the journey of our Metropolis and see where we are heading next? Check out the Strategic Plan Portal at - www.atlstrategicplan.org for constant news and updates! 

 

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE STRATEGIC PLAN IN THE FUTURE?

This week the Parish Champions have concluded their regular conference calls. Look out for announcements from your Champions in the coming days! They have been extensively briefed on our new Web Portal!

After many months of hard work and much anticipation, the first goals of the Metropolis of Atlanta Strategic Plan are complete and there is content on the Web Portal for download. Parishioners are invited to use the new content found at www.atlstrategicplan.org/portal to enhance their efforts working for the Church and its many ministries. The completed Goals include: 1.1 Parish Strategic Planning, 3.3 Communications Director, 5.4 Seniors Program, 10.1 Metropolis Website and 10.3 Best Practices Metropolis Resource Center Portal. In addition to the first content, the website has been redesigned for ease of use. For more information please visit www.atlstrategicplan.org. If you have questions, contact your Parish Champion or communications@atlmetropolis.org.

 
April 7, 2017 
 
This week the Parish Champions have concluded their regular conference calls. Look out for announcements from your Champions in the coming days! They have been extensively briefed on our new Web Portal!

After many months of hard work and much anticipation, the first goals of the Metropolis of Atlanta Strategic Plan are complete and there is content on the Web Portal for download. Parishioners are invited to use the new content found at www.atlstrategicplan.org/portal to enhance their efforts working for the Church and its many ministries. The completed Goals include: 1.1 Parish Strategic Planning, 3.3 Communications Director, 5.4 Seniors Program, 10.1 Metropolis Website and 10.3 Best Practices Metropolis Resource Center Portal. In addition to the first content, the website has been redesigned for ease of use. For more information please visit www.atlstrategicplan.org. If you have questions, contact your Parish Champion or communications@atlmetropolis.org.

 
 
November 19, 2015 
 
A Best Practices Resource Portal!
This web-based "Best Pracitices Portal" will have all the programs, materials, videos, podcasts, information, training, systems, processes and any other content developed by any group or Strategic Goal Implementation Task Force and will be housed and made available to everyone 24 hours a day! 
Look out for this resource in the future after the Strategic Plan Implentation Plan is complete! 
 
 
LIVE STRATEGIC PLAN TWO-PART VIDEO
 
October 15, 2015
 
St. John the Divine in Jacksonville, FL has provided a two-part  live video  (click here to watch! )  about the Strategic Planning program presented by Bill Marianes. In this two- part video, Bill gives full insight (WHY/WHAT/HOW) towards the Strategic Plan of our Metropolis! Enjoy!
 
 
Who can YOU contact in YOUR Parish about the Strategic Plan?
 
October 02, 2015
 
Easy... Your Parish ChampionEach Parish in our Metropolis has been assigned a designated Parish Champion.
 
What's a Parish Champion?
The Parish Champion works with the Metropolis Communications Director to help everyone at each Parish to be fully informed about our progress and how each parishioner can get involved or participate! 

Whose your Parish Champion
Email: communications@atlmetropolis.org and find out!
Koula Katsikis has been assigned as the Parish Champion for St. Nicholas GOC.
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Message from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios

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Archiepiscopal Encyclical on Holy Pascha 2017

04/15/2017

On this glorious Feast of Feasts that is filled with the transcendent light and unsurpassable joy of the Lord’s Resurrection, I proclaim with you, my beloved people, the exclamation of victory, Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen!
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

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Archbishop Demetrios to Deliver Lecture at the University of Notre Dame

04/18/2017

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Geron of America has been invited to deliver the 2017 Tantur Lecture at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana on the subject: “Exegetical Creativity: St. Basil's Nine Homilies on the Creation of the Universe.”

Archiepiscopal Encyclical on Holy Pascha 2017

04/15/2017

On this glorious Feast of Feasts that is filled with the transcendent light and unsurpassable joy of the Lord’s Resurrection, I proclaim with you, my beloved people, the exclamation of victory, Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen!
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Assembly of Bishops News

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry

12/16/2016

December 16th, 2016

 

 

 
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!

What a beautiful time of the year - one of reflection, gratitude, and charity. A time where families and communities come together, inspired by the birth of our Lord, to help those who are in need. When this spiritual synergy forms, we realize what it means to act as a community of Christ-centered Orthodox Christians. In fact, Matthew chapter 25 contains a profound passage concerning the separation of the sheep from the goats. As our Lord judges and welcomes His sheep into His Kingdom, He explains to them exactly how they became His sheep:

"I was hungry and you gave me food."
"I was thirsty and you gave me drink."
"I was a stranger and you took me in."  
"I was naked and you clothed me."
"I was sick and you visited me."
"I was in prison and you came to me."

In this passage, Christ explains when we do these things we are actually doing it to Him. Moreover, when we, as Orthodox Christians,  flock together under Christ, our Chief Shepherd, we see the good that it brings. Many of us already take an active role in fulfilling these requirements to becoming one of His sheep.  However, there are some things we simply cannot do ourselves. In fact, it is unlikely we would be allowed to visit inside a prison. But we can certainly help by supporting those clergy and lay volunteers who can.

We seek to offer you the opportunity to reach out with Christ's love to those in prison by joining the Matthew 25:36 Fellowship, especially in this season of giving and reflection. Your Fellowship supports Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) in providing training to clergy and lay volunteers who are able to visit those in prison. It will provide Icons, Study Bibles, Prayer Books, Correspondence Courses, and Devotional Materials for prisoners as well as DVD's and OCPM books for prison chapel libraries. When you join the Matthew 25:36 Fellowship, you will be answering the mandate of our Lord to visit Him in prison!

Those who want to join the Matthew 25:36 Fellowship will agree to donate $25.36 a month (or if you prefer, a one-time yearly payment of $304.32) to OCPM through credit card, bank account, or check. You can join our campaign as an individual, a family, an organization, or even a parish. Our goal is to have 1000 members whose charity will go far in providing the means to visit those in the darkness of a cell.


To become a member of the Matthew 25:36 Fellowship, please click the following link:

We thank you in advance for your consideration & support this Christmas. God Bless You!


In anticipation for our Lord's Holy Nativity:
Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

The Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Team
 
P.O. Box 1597
New York, New York 10025

Assembly Chairman's Message for Holy Pascha 2017

04/12/2017

Pascha 2017 - To the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of Parish Councils, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Members of Philanthropic Organizations, the Youth and Youth Workers, and the entire Orthodox Christian Family in the United States of America
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