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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-06-17
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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (201) 652-4774 for emergencies: 201 870 2676
  • Fax:
  • (201) 652-0789
  • Street Address:

  • 467 Grandview Avenue

  • Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Contact Information

Reverend Basil C. Gikas
Pastor

frbill@stnicholasnj.org | 201 652 4774 ext. 12

Ms. Rula Thasites
Administrator

office@stnicholasnj.org | 201 652 4774 ext. 10

Services Schedule

 

Sundays in the fall, winter & spring:

Matins: 9 a.m. &  Divine Liturgy 10a.m. except during the summer

 

Summer hours for Sundays in July and August:

Matins: 8:30a.m.  & Divine Liturgy 9:30a.m.

Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

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June 17

3rd Sunday of Matthew

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June 17

Isaurus the Holy Martyr & his Companions of Athens

The holy Martyr Isaurus, a deacon, and Basil and Innocent were from Athens. In the reign of Numerian (283-284), they came to Apollonia (most likely, the city in Illyricum); there encountering Felix, Peregrinus, and Hermias hidden in a cave, they strengthened them in their Faith. Betrayed to Tripontius the Proconsul, all but Isaurus and Innocent were beheaded; these last two Tripontius gave over to his son, Apollonius, who tormented them, and then had them beheaded.

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June 17

Manuel, Sabel, & Ishmael the Martyrs of Persia

The holy Martyrs Manuel, Sabel, and Ishmael, Persians by race and brethren according to the flesh, were sent by the Persian King as ambassadors to Julian the Apostate to negotiate a peace treaty. While with him at a place near Chalcedon, they refused to join him in offering sacrifice to his idols. Scorning the immunity universally accorded ambassadors, he had them slain in the year 362. This was a cause of the war with Persia in which Julian perished miserably the following year.

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June 17

Righteous Father Botolph, Abbot of the Monastery of Ikanhoe

Saint Botolph was born in Britain about the year 610 and in his youth became a monk in Gaul. The sisters of Ethelmund, King of East Anglia, who were also sent to Gaul to learn the monastic discipline, met Saint Botolph, and learning of his intention to return to Britain, bade their brother the King grant him land on which to found the monastery. Hearing the King's offer, Saint Botolph asked for land not already in any man's possession, not wishing that his gain should come through another's loss, and chose a certain desolate place called Ikanhoe. At his coming, the demons' inhabiting Ikanhoe rose up against him with tumult, threats, and horrible apparitions, but the Saint drove them away with the sign of the Cross and his prayer. Through his monastery he established in England the rule of monastic life that he had learned in Gaul. He worked signs and wonders, had the gift of prophecy, and "was distinguished for his sweetness of disposition and affability." In the last years of his life he bore a certain painful sickness with great patience, giving thanks like Job and continuing to instruct his spiritual children in the rules of the monastic life. He fell asleep in peace about the year 680. His relics were later found incorrupt, and giving off a sweet fragrance. The place where he founded his monastery came to be called "Botolphston" (from either "Botolph's stone" or "Botolph's town") which was later contracted to "Boston."

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June 17

Alban the Protomartyr of Britain

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June 18

Leontios the Myrrh-Streamer of Argos

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June 18

4th Monday after Pentecost

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June 18

Aitherios the Martyr of Nicomedia

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June 18

Leontius, Hypatius, & Theodulus the Martyrs of Syria

This Martyr was from Greece. Being of great bodily stature and strength, he was an illustrious soldier in the Roman legions who had won many victories, and was known for his prudence and sobriety of mind. When it was learned that he gave grain to the poor from the imperial stores, and was moreover a Christian, Hadrian the Governor of Phoenicia sent Hypatius, a tribune, and Theodulus, a soldier, to arrest him. Saint Leontius converted them on the way to Tripolis in Phoenicia, where Hypatius and Theodulus were tormented and beheaded by Hadrian for their confession of Christ. Then Hadrian with many flatteries and many torments strove to turn Leontius from Christ. All his attempts failing, he had Leontius put to such tortures that he died in the midst of them, under Vespasian in the year 73.

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June 19

Païsius the Great of Egypt

Our righteous Father Païsius the Great was born in Egypt about the year 300 and was consecrated to God as a monk at a young age. He together with Saint John the Short (commemorated Nov. 9) was trained in the ascetical life in Scete by the great Abba Pambo (July 18). He practiced extreme fasting and vigil beyond the limits of human strength, and received many revelations of mysteries. The Saviour often appeared to him; once He appeared to him with two Angels, as He had to Abraham, and allowed him to wash His immaculate feet. When he was asked which virtue was the highest of all, he would answer, "That which is done in secret." He reposed in peace in deep old age; his relics are found in the monastery of Amba Bishoy in Wadi Natrun (the ancient Nitria of Egypt), and to the present day they work healings and miracles.

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Sunday Bulletin

06/17/2018

 

June 17, 2018                         3rd Sunday of Matthew                                Father’s Day                    

 

Orthros: 9:00A.M. 

Epistle: Romans 5: 1-10   (pg. 1297)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Matthew 6:22-33 (pg.1152)

 

Acolytes: Aidan Gnospelius, Andrew   Skoufis, Paul Nonas, Kirk Simeonidis, Vassili Salvemini, Luke Gnospelius,   Christos Schmarge, Damon Servidio, Jr.

 

Ushers: Peggy Goulet, George   Diamantopoulos, Ted Vittas

 

Narthex:  Georgette Betts-Tsakalos,
                   John Psomas, Manny   Toskos 

 

Reader: Ted Vittas

 
  Greeter:  Daughters   of Penelope


  Fellowship Hour: Philoptochos

 

Prosforon: The Dellas Family
 
 
 

     

 

Memorial: A 1 year memorial for Katherine Dellas, beloved wife ofJames, mother of George and his wife Kimberly and Lisa and her husband Richard.  Grandmother to Molly, Patrick, Sam, Jake, Hadley, and Great-grandmother to Cruz. Eternal be her memory.

Happy Father’s Day:  The idea of honoring parents stems from Holy Scripture.  “Honor thy Father and thy Mother” is one of the Ten Commandments.  The father’s role as protector/provider and head of the family is one that complements mother’s leadership and love in the home.  We need to thank our fathers for their love and concern, as well as for their leadership in our families.  Let us pray that God will bless them and guide their pathways to fulfill their fatherly position.

Sessions on Scripture (SOS) Continues! This Wednesday (June 20) at 2pm join us in the conference room for a discussion of Saint Paul’s Letter to the Philippians Chapter 3. We will use the Orthodox Study Bible (OSB). For info contact Fr. Bill at frbill@stnicholasnj.org

Parish Council: The parish council will meet on Thursday, June 21st in the Conference Room at 7:30pm

Summer Schedule: Our Summer worship schedule begins Sunday, June 24th.  Orthros at 8:30am and Divine Liturgy at 9:30am.Weekday (including Saturday) Worship hours remain the same.

Philoptochos News: We are collecting nonperishable food items for the homeless. A basket is placed in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your support!

GOYA Board 2018-2019:President – Barbara Martello; Vice President –Nicoletta Manoussakis; Treasurer –Cassandra Meyer, Recording Secretary – Michaela Tsapatsaris; Corresponding Secretaries – Demi Karadimas & Cassandra Carmichael; Media Liaison – Sophia Katsouris; Sports Liaison – Emanuel Logothetis Miss GOYA – Stella Bayiokos and Mr. GOYA – Emanuel Logothetis. Congratulations!

A Poem for Fathers: A Father Is . . .
A father is a source of strength / A teacher and a guide / The one his family looks up to / With loving trust and pride... / A father is a helper / With a willing hand to lend / A partner, an adviser /And the finest kind of friend.        Poet unknown

 

Saint Nicholas Charity Golf and Tennis Classic: On Monday, July 9th, Saint Nicholas will sponsor its 22nd Charity Golf Classic at Edgewood Country Club, River Vale, NJ. This year tennis has been added to our event. The proceeds from this event will support the Church sponsored charities, ministries and activities. How can you assist our church’s efforts? In addition to golfer and tennis registration, there are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. Please remember you do not have to be a golfer or a tennis player to show your support. You may attend our banquet for $85 or you can help by making a monetary donation or donating a sponsorship. As part of our prize selections we will be preparing Gift Baskets. We are in need of donations of wine, dry goods (i.e. crackers, fruits) to include in these baskets. Restaurant gift certificates and tickets to sporting events and concerts tickets would be very much appreciated. Drop off donations to the office or our table set up in the Parish Center during Fellowship Hour on Sundays.  Your generosity will be appreciated! For additional information contact Claire Melissas at 201-742-5521 happyfaceyiayia@aol.com

Saint Nicholas Vacation Church School (VCS) (on site): August 6- August 10, 9am-12:30pm for children 5-11 years of age. VCS 2018 Registration forms are available in the fellowship hall area and on our web site! Register before July 1 $40 after $55! www.stnicholasnj.org  Contact frbill@stnicholasnj.org for information.

 

Annual greek Festival: Please join us in helping Saint Nicholas once again proudly showcase its faith and heritage via our wonderful Festival, in which we were rated First Place in one category and 2nd place in another by 201 Magazine in 2017. Every week we will be circulating an updated Festival list. Please respond by sending your name, e-mail address, and which station you would like to volunteer for in 2018 to office@stnicholasnj.org. OPA!
If you are interested in chairing a department contact Nick Pirsos at Pirsos@verizon.net

Candle Donation Benefit: Earn a convenient tax deduction record for your candle donations. Booklets are available for purchase at the Office or Narthex (Sundays). Candle money comes in a $2 booklet of 25 for $50; a $5 booklet of 10 for $50; a $10 booklet of 5 for $50 and a $20 booklet of 5 for $100. Candle money can only be used for candle donations. It is non-refundable, must be used for its full value and cannot be exchanged for cash.

Saint Nicholas Benevolent Fund: In the Gospel of Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus acknowledges those who saw him thirsty and gave Him drink and those who saw Him hungry and gave Him food amongst others who gave alms. The Lord considers them worthy of the heavenly kingdom to come.  Saint John Chrysostom speaks of charity (almsgiving) as part of the self-denial of Great Lent. The great saint and orator of the 4th century commented that it was more important to feed the hungry than to raise the dead! We Greek Orthodox Christians are generous stewards. Throughout the year, however, there are some of us that may be experiencing true hardship yet keep it a secret. Our Saint Nicholas benevolent fund was established to help those in need. If you know of someone in our beloved Saint Nicholas community that needs help, please reach out to Fr. Bill or any Parish Council member. You too can make a difference! Mail your donation check or drop it in the collection plate in our Narthex.  All communication will remain confidential. “God bless you always for your open heart! Contact Fr Bill for information frbill@stnicholasnj.org  


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