Orthros/Matins: Sunday 8:00AM
Divine Liturgy: Sunday 9:30AM
Seventh Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 20:1-10
Τῇ δὲ μιᾷ τῶν σαββάτων Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ ἔρχεται πρωῒ σκοτίας ἔτι οὔσης εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ βλέπει τὸν λίθον ἠρμένον ἐκ τοῦ μνημείου. τρέχει οὖν καὶ ἔρχεται πρὸς Σίμωνα Πέτρον καὶ πρὸς τὸν ἄλλον μαθητὴν ὃν ἐφίλει ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· ἦραν τὸν Κύριον ἐκ τοῦ μνημείου, καὶ οὐκ οἴδαμεν ποῦ ἔθηκαν αὐτόν. ἐξῆλθεν οὖν ὁ Πέτρος καὶ ὁ ἄλλος μαθητὴς καὶ ἤρχοντο εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον. ἔτρεχον δὲ οἱ δύο ὁμοῦ· καὶ ὁ ἄλλος μαθητὴς προέδραμε τάχιον τοῦ Πέτρου καὶ ἦλθε πρῶτος εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ παρακύψας βλέπει κείμενα τὰ ὀθόνια, οὐ μέντοι εἰσῆλθεν. ἔρχεται οὖν Σίμων Πέτρος ἀκολουθῶν αὐτῷ, καὶ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον καὶ θεωρεῖ τὰ ὀθόνια κείμενα, καὶ τὸ σουδάριον, ὃ ἦν ἐπὶ τῆς κεφαλῆς αὐτοῦ, οὐ μετὰ τῶν ὀθονίων κείμενον, ἀλλὰ χωρὶς ἐντετυλιγμένον εἰς ἕνα τόπον. τότε οὖν εἰσῆλθε καὶ ὁ ἄλλος μαθητὴς ὁ ἐλθὼν πρῶτος εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ εἶδε καὶ ἐπίστευσεν· οὐδέπω γὰρ ᾔδεισαν τὴν γραφὴν ὅτι δεῖ αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῆναι. ἀπῆλθον οὖν πάλιν πρὸς ἑαυτοὺς οἱ μαθηταί.
Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10
On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying, and the napkin, which had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.
Προκείμενον. First Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 32.22,1.
Γένοιτο, Κύριε, τὸ ἔλεός σου ἐφ' ἡμᾶς.
Στίχ. Ἀγαλλιᾶσθε δίκαιοι ἐν Κυρίῳ
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 9:6-11.
Ἀδελφοί, ὁ σπείρων φειδομένως, φειδομένως καὶ θερίσει· καὶ ὁ σπείρων ἐπʼ εὐλογίαις, ἐπʼ εὐλογίαις καὶ θερίσει. Ἕκαστος καθὼς προαιρεῖται τῇ καρδίᾳ· μὴ ἐκ λύπης ἢ ἐξ ἀνάγκης· ἱλαρὸν γὰρ δότην ἀγαπᾷ ὁ θεός. Δυνατὸς δὲ ὁ θεὸς πᾶσαν χάριν περισσεῦσαι εἰς ὑμᾶς, ἵνα ἐν παντὶ πάντοτε πᾶσαν αὐτάρκειαν ἔχοντες περισσεύητε εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθόν· καθὼς γέγραπται, Ἐσκόρπισεν, ἔδωκεν τοῖς πένησιν· ἡ δικαιοσύνη αὐτοῦ μένει εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα. Ὁ δὲ ἐπιχορηγῶν σπέρμα τῷ σπείροντι, καὶ ἄρτον εἰς βρῶσιν χορηγήσαι, καὶ πληθύναι τὸν σπόρον ὑμῶν, καὶ αὐξήσαι τὰ γενήματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης ὑμῶν· ἐν παντὶ πλουτιζόμενοι εἰς πᾶσαν ἁπλότητα, ἥτις κατεργάζεται διʼ ἡμῶν εὐχαριστίαν τῷ θεῷ.
Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.
Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
2nd Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 6:31-36
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καθὼς θέλετε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ἄνθρωποι, ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς ὁμοίως. καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσι. καὶ ἐὰν ἀγαθοποιῆτε τοὺς ἀγαθοποιοῦντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσι. καὶ ἐὰν δανείζητε παρ᾿ ὧν ἐλπίζετε ἀπολαβεῖν, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς δανείζουσιν ἵνα ἀπολάβωσι τὰ ἴσα. πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανείζετε μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες, καὶ ἔσται ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς, καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ ὑψίστου, ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς. Γίνεσθε οὖν οἰκτίρμονες, καθὼς καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν οἰκτίρμων ἐστί.
2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36
The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Fr. Seraphim Dedes
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Fr. Seraphim Dedes
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Fr. Seraphim Dedes
Saturday, September 29 7PM Hellenic Culture Special
Sunday, September 30 2nd Sunday of Luke 8AM - Orthros 9AM - Helena Kratsa Baptism 10AM- Divine Liturgy 11:30AM - Baptismal Luncheon
Monday, October 1 7PM Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 2 11:45AM Forever Young CANCELLED
Wednesday, October 3 10AM Orthodox Coffee Hour
Thursday, October 4 7PM Catechism Class
Friday, October 5 5PM Greek School 5PM Bible Study Connect Conference Atlanta, GA 10/ 5-7
Saturday, October 6 St. Thomas the Apostle 3PM Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall reserved 6PM Great Vespers
Sunday, October 7 3rd Sunday of Luke 8:30am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
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CONGRATULATIONS: Nicolleta Rallis Sydykov and Azi Sydykov for the birth of their daughter Despina Alymkan named after her two wonderful grandmothers. She was born at 5:23PM on September 16, 2018 in New York, NY. May God shower all the best blessings on Despina’s new life! May her parents, grandparents, friends and family enjoy her every moment! Na sas zisi!!!
Sundays luncheon will be hosted by Anita & Caleb Kratsa in celebration of their Daughter Helena’s Baptism immediately following Divine Liturgy in the fellowship hall!!
Parish Council Members on Pangari Duty today:
Daphne Snow and Peter Manolukas
PARISH NEWS & NOTES
**NEW**UPDATE: FOREVER YOUNG...will be meeting on Tuesday, October 9 at 11:45. Please stay tuned for the location.
**NEW**UPDATE: FAMILY SPIRITUAL RETREAT...due to the hurricane, we are currently assessing our Family Spiritual retreat plans. We have cancelled the October 13th date. Please stay tuned for email or bulletin notices with informaiton of restructured planns for St. Nicholas' 4th Annual Regional Family Spiritual retreat at Caamp Kirkwood in Watha, NC.
**NEW**ST. NICHOLAS LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS ...Our membership meeting had to be postponed due to Hurricane Florence. We will reschedule soon, but in the meantime we would like to sponsor a food drive for our charity, Nourish NC. Nourish provides food for needy families in New Hanover County in cooperation with the NHC school system. They have been delivering food during school closures and are in urgent need of the following items:
-Pasta & pasta sauce (no glass please!)
-Peanut Butter & Jelly
-16-20 oz Cereals
-Hearty Soups/Stews
-Pork & Beans/Chili with Meat
We will be collecting through Sunday, October 14th. A box will be in the Hellenic Center for you to place your donations. Items previously listed are still welcome. They are also always in need of volunteers to sort food. You can sign up to volunteer on their website www.nourishnc.org. Thank you for your support.
**NEW**UPDATE: GREEK SCHOOL… will start again on Friday, October 5 AT 5PM. There will be classes for all ages and levels. We invite all members of our community to participate in this essential program to begin or continue your education in the Greek language. **The language of the Holy Bible**
**NEW** UPDATE...ORTHODOX COFFEE HOUR…Our annual adult gathering will begin on Wednesday, October 3 at the church. We will meet for coffee, fellowship, sharing of joys and concerns at 10:00 am. Our study will begin promptly at 10:30 am. This fall, Rick Reynolds will be leading a book study, “Christ in the Psalms” - By Patrick Henry Reardon. A hard copy of the book will be available for purchase or you can purchase a kindle version. Irene Voneiff and Debra Rallis will begin the study with a reflection from Sister Vassa Larin. All are invited to attend and we hope to see many new faces, as well as previous attendees.
**NEW**GREEK BIBLE STUDY...Join Father Jon for a 10-week session to study in English the Original Greek text of St. John's gospel written on the Island of Patmos starting October 5 each Friday evening at 5PM.
OFFICE UPDATE: Stella McTaggart will be out of the office from September 20 – October 17. The office will be opened from 10AM – 4PM Monday-Friday while Stella is out of the office. Please email Georgia Marmaras at admin@stnicholaswilmington.org or call the office at 392-4444.
SAVE THE DATE…PHILOPTOCHOS SPONSORED TAVERNA NIGHT on Saturday, October 27, 2018 starting 7:30PM. Live Greek Music, Heavy hor d’oevres/Cash bar, Great silent auction items in time for holiday giving This will support our many charities, including Nourish NC, NC Diaper Bank, Local Homeless Teens, IOCC, and OCMC.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL, RECOVERING AND/OR HOMEBOUND...Angelo Angeledes, Shelby Biancaniello (daughter of Sue Lawler), Bobby Bobon (brother of Sue Lawler), Stavros Chantiles, Anthony Constandy (father of Elisabeth Baynard), Sherry Demas, Nicholas Devoles, Constantine Dukas, Constantine Efthymiou (Father of Barbara Harris), Sue Fokakis (Autumn Care), Demitra George, Stephanie & Georgiana JeanHarrill (daughter andgranddaughter of Pat and Marisa Gallaher), Nick Karloutsos (Silver Stream), George Kanes (brother-in-law of Barbara Harris), Dan Kirkby (brother of Matthew), Nikolaos Kotsinis, Olga Mancuso, Diane Keritsis Mayorga (mother of Sia Mayorga), Calvin McGowan, Mary Compos Marmaras (Cypress Pointe), Eleni Mitsis (mother of Effie Davis), Maria Padgett-Velaetis, Koula Poulos, Peter Saffo (brother of Kay Skandalakis),Pat Skinner-Darby, Charity Skinner-Darby (daughter of Pat), Tom Souflas, Peggy Stephano, Helen Vurnakes, Vasilios Vogiatzis, MaryAnn Wall.
Please contact the church office to add/remove someone from the list.
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
ONLINE GIVING... We 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 .
General Fund Operating Expenses versus Income |
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Expenses |
Income |
Difference |
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January |
$37,995.11 |
$19,386.32 |
-$18,608.79 |
February |
$25,635.51 |
$19,855.87 |
-$5,779.64 |
March |
$26,290.76 |
$26,811.13 |
$520.37 |
April |
$20,786.00 |
$34,989.75 |
$14,203.75 |
May |
$31,598.95 |
$29,959.88 |
-$1,639.07 |
June |
$31,591.26 |
$16,609.00 |
-$14,982.26 |
Year to Date |
$173,897.59 |
$147,611.95 |
-$26,285.64 |
Stewardship |
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Received |
Goal |
Difference |
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January |
$16,475.32 |
$24,196.28 |
-$7,720.96 |
February |
$15,634.20 |
$24,196.28 |
-$8,562.08 |
March |
$21,383.00 |
$24,196.28 |
-$2,813.28 |
April |
$15,687.60 |
$24,196.28 |
-$8,508.68 |
May |
$24,863.58 |
$24,196.28 |
$667.30 |
June |
$13,810.00 |
$24,196.28 |
-$10,386.28 |
Year to Date |
$107,853.70 |
$145,177.68 |
-$37,323.98 |
During Divine Liturgy each Sunday throughout the year we have a staffed nursery with attendant available for the use of our youngest members from birth to age 5. If your child needs a wiggle break or a place to listen to the Divine Liturgy in a different environment, please feel free to use this provided Service.
We can provide hearing assistance systems. If you would like to use the system while you are attending Liturgical Services in person, please see an attendant at the pangari stand.
We welcome you to worship with us, whether you are an Orthodox Christian or this is your first visit to an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us. Although Holy Communion and other Sacraments are offered only to Baptized and Chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians in good standing with the church, ALL are invited to receive the Antidoron (blessed bread) from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The Antidoron is not sacramental, but it is reminiscent of the agape feast that followed worship in the ancient Christian Church.
WELCOME VISITORS! Please complete a Visitor’s Card before you leave Church and drop it in the offering tray, give it to one of our parishioners after Divine Liturgy, or mail it back to the church office. We would love to get to know you!
Please join us for a presentation by Katerina Katsikis on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at St. Nicholas Hellenic Center called Journey to Greece. Come find out about this unforgettable learning experience for new and returning college age students which has been specially designed to immerse students in Greek society and culture. This program has been offered since 2006 by AHEPA and Webster University.
Join Father Jon for 10-week session to study in English the original Greek text of St. John's Gospel written on the Island of Patmos. Starting October 5, 2018 Each Friday evening at 5PM!
Please help us promote our Greek Taverna Night on Saturday October 27, 2018. We will have Live Greek Music. We will also have our Silent Auction! Proceeds will benefit Nourish NC, NC Diaper Bank, Local Homeless Teens, IOCC, OCMC. We are excited about this event and hope to make it an annual one! Tell all your friends about it!
Greek Festival Silent Auction to be held at Greek Taverna Night 10/27/18
Look for the Bin in the Hellenic Center - We will continue to collect items thru October 14th.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MARCH 9, 2019 FROM NOON TO 5PM AT ST. NEKTARIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CHARLOTTE, NC
A message from Fr. Paul Lundberg: Dear and Reverend Fathers, Following the success of last fall's Connect Conference in Atlanta, the team of young adults who organized it has been working hard to prepare for another one. As we are in the midst of our final efforts for publicity, I write to ask for your help with spreading the word to your parishes. Below you’ll find text and attachments to use in your usual communication channels—weekly bulletins, email, social media, etc. I would be sincerely thankful if you would share this information with your parishes over the coming weeks, until mid-September. We hope to have a large representation of local young adults from the Southeast at this year’s conference. Respectfully, Fr. Paul Lundberg
Beginning at 11:00 AM, this rare and joyous occasion will take the form of a procession with the icon of the Theotokos into our new Panagia Chapel, led by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, along with the Monks of Vatopaidi, the clergy of the Metropolis of Atlanta, and a parade group created especially for the event! Together, we will all have the opportunity to venerate the miraculous icon of our Lady, offer glory to our God and Creator, thanking those who made this day possible, and enjoying the fellowship of our Metropolis of Atlanta family. His Eminence hopes to see as many parishioners there as possible.
January 2018 - June 11, 2018
This Saint, a Parthian by race, was the son of Anak. He was born about the year 240 and was taught the Faith of Christ in Caesarea of Cappadocia. He entered the service of Tiridates, King of Armenia, but when discovered to be a Christian, he was subjected to many horrible torments at the King's hands, then was cast into a pit of mire with poisonous serpents and left to die. By the power of God, however, he abode there unharmed for fourteen years, his needs provided by a certain widow, until he was made known by revelation and set free. He converted to piety innumerable multitudes of Armenians, including Tiridates himself, and was consecrated bishop by Leontius, Archbishop of Caesarea, to shepherd the vast flock he had gained for Christ. He spent the last part of his life in retirement in the ascetical discipline, and reposed in peace about the year 325. Saint Gregory is honoured as the Illuminator of Armenia.
The Feast of the Protection commemorates the appearance of the most holy Theotokos in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in the early sixth century, as recorded in the life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ's sake. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, Epiphanius, the friend of Saint Andrew, through the Saint's prayers, beheld the Virgin Mary above the faithful and spreading out her veil over them, signifying her unceasing protection of all Christians. Because of this we keep a yearly feast of gratitude, imploring our Lady never to cease sheltering us in her mighty prayers.
In the Greek tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 28, while in the Slavic tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 1.
Saint Ananias, whose name means "God is gracious," was from Damascus, where by divine revelation he was commanded to baptize the Apostle Paul (Acts 9: 10-17). He completed the course of martyrdom when he was stoned to death during the proconsulate of Lucian.
Saint Romanos flourished during the reign of Anastasius (491-518). He was from Emesa of Syria, and apparently was born of Jewish parents, for a hymn written in his honour in Greek says he was "of Hebrew stock," and it has furthermore been noted that he uses many Semitic idioms in his writings. He was baptized an Orthodox Christian, and at some time became a deacon in the Church of Beirut. He was the first composer of the kontakia, the foremost of which is that of the feast of Christ's Nativity, On this day the Virgin .... In composing many of his kontakia. Saint Romanos was inspired by the hymns of Saint Ephraim of Syria.
The name Thomas means, "twin." He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem [7th Century, celebrated March 11], but a friend of Jerome's), quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century.