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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-09-16
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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.

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

09/16/2018

September 16, 2018           Sunday after the  Holy Cross            Euphemia the Great Martyr
   Please Welcome Fr. Jim, Who Is Celebrating Orthros & Divine Liturgy Today

 

Orthros: 8:30A.M.   summer Sunday hours

Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20  (pg . 1330)

Divine Liturgy: 9:30A.M.

Gospel: Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 (pg. 1189)

 

Acolytes: Paul Nonas

 

Ushers:  Angelo Lefer, Nick Tselepis, John Psomas, Steve Limperopulos

 

Narthex:  Nick Pirsos, Liz Koykas

 

 

Reader: Fotini Tanzer

Greeter: AHEPA


Fellowship Hour: Parish Council


 
     

 

Saint Euphemia the Great Martyr (July 11 & Sept. 16): In 451 A.D., during the reign of the Sovereigns Marcian and Pulcheria, the Fourth Ecumenical Council was convoked in Chalcedon against Eutyches and those of like mind with him. After much debate, the Fathers who were the defenders of Orthodoxy, being 630 in number, agreed among themselves and with those who were of contrary mind, to write their respective definitions of faith in separate books, and to ask God to confirm the truth in this matter. When they had prepared these texts, they placed the two tomes in the case that held Saint Euphemia's relics, sealed it, and departed. After three days of night-long supplications, they opened the reliquary in the presence of the Emperor, and found the tome of the heretics under the feet of the Martyr, and that of the Orthodox in her right hand. Saint Euphemia was from Chalcedon and lived in virginity. According to some, she suffered martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian, in 303; according to others, in 307. Her sacred relics are preserved in our Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople.

 

Regular Schedule: Our fall/winter schedule of worship services begins next Sunday, September 23rd. Orthros begins at 9:00am and Divine Liturgy begins at 10:00am. 

 Religious Education: Religious Education classes will begin Sunday October 7th. To register, contact Adora Nonas at st.nicholasssdirector@gmail.com .

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

Harvest Glendi: The Ladies Philoptochos of Saint Nicholas invite you to our Harvest Glendi (formally    known as Fall Into the Groove) with dinner, dancing and family fun catered by Ooh La La Catering with music  by DJ Chris on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm in the Saint Nicholas Fellowship Hall. For reservations contact Chrissie Toskos at 201-788-2246 or chrissietoskos@gmail.com  

The Orthodox Ladies Prayer Group:  All ladies are welcome to join our prayer meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evening of each month at 7:30pm in our Theotokos chapel.  We spend a dedicated time of informal prayer for our nation, church community, families and friends.  Not only are we seeing countless answers to prayers, but this intimate time of fellowship together is encouraging and deepening our own faith.  Please feel welcome to join us anytime.  All prayer requests are kept confidential. Call the church office or Irene Ayvas 201-803-2307, with any prayer requests you want added to our list or submitted to the “Email Prayer Chain”. “Email Prayer Chain”:  It’s simple and powerful.  If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, email Irene Ayvas at iayvas@yahoo.com with your email contact info or call 201-803-2307.

  IT’S ALMOST HERE! Our Annual Greek Festival September 21-23: Please join us in helping Saint Nicholas once again proudly showcase its faith and heritage via our wonderful Greek Festival, in which we were rated First Place in one category and 2nd place in another by Bergen 201 Magazine in 2017. Please respond to the call for volunteering by sending your name, e-mail address, and which station you would like to volunteer for to office@stnicholasnj.org    If you are interested in chairing a department, contact Nick Pirsos at Pirsos@verizon.net  Visit our  festival website www.stnickgreekfest.com


Volunteer Parking Passes and Tee Shirts: Parking passes and pre-ordered T-shirts are available for pick-up today after Divine Liturgy in the fellowship hall. Note: T-shirts will Not be sold today.  

 

Calling All Young Adults (ages 18–40) to join our “New” Young Emerging Adults Ministry!!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday evening, September 26th, the kick off to our “Young Adults Small Group” ministry open to both singles and married couples interested in growing in their Christian faith and learning how to apply the teachings of Christ in their daily lives.  This is not about ritual; it is building our relationship with our Lord and going deeper in our faith.  We will be meeting monthly at Anton and Irene Ayvas’ home.  Call Irene at 201-803-2307 or email her iayvas@yahoo.com for further details.  Please feel welcome to join us to see what this is all about and bring a friend!! 

 

GIVING TREE/MORTGAGE BURNING CAMPAIGN:  saint nicholas CHURCH CAN be mortgage free by 2020- you can make it happen! Various giving levels are available: you can leaf your donation!or show your love - donate a dove! Or be not forlorn, give an acorn! Be the first on your block and donate a rock. Be a hunk and give a tree trunk!   But seriously….you can always remember a loved one by donating to the giving tree or post a scriptural message.

Other Ways to Give: Please consider Saint Nicholas throughout the year in the following ways: Gift in Stock; Gifting from an Estate; Corporate Matching Programs; recurring gift payments via credit card or PayPal. Call the Parish Office for details.

Matching Gift Program: Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Corporate matching gifts are a great way for Saint Nicholas stewards to maximize personal contributions to our church and increase the impact of their gift. By taking advantage of a company's matching gift program, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of a contribution. For more information contact Mary Aletras at mary@stnicholasnj.org . Check with your employer to see if they will match a donation to our St. Nicholas. 


college students on OCF radar

09/11/2018

Beloved in Christ,

If you have sent off your child(ren) to college recently it may be a time of adjustment for the whole family.

The Orthodox Christian Church here in the USA has a National on campus ministry -Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) with on campus chapters all over the country!

Now your freshman or college undergrad need not be without peers of common faith/background.

You can register at www.OCF.NET

or contact me

Fr Bill Gikas

frbill@stnicholasnj.org

201 652 4774


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Euphemia in the Third Mode

O Euphemia, Christ's comely virgin, thou didst fill the Orthodox with gladness and didst cover with shame all the heretics; for at the holy Fourth Council in Chalcedon, thou didst confirm what the Fathers decreed aright. O all-glorious Great Martyr, do thou entreat Christ God that His great mercy may be granted unto us.

SAINT NICHOLAS ARCHBISHOP OF MYRA IN LYCIA in the First Mode

 

The truth of things has revealed you to your flock as a rule of faith, an icon of meekness, and a teacher of temperance; for this cause, you have achieved the heights by humility, riches by poverty.  O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard.

The translations of hymns are under copyright and used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, in print or on other websites or in any other form, without the prior written authorization of the copyright holder:

  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Grave Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Apolytikion for Great Martyr Euphemia in the Third Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone © Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
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    Saints and Feasts

    Allsaint
    September 16

    Ninian the Enlightener of Scotland

    Saint Ninian was born in Cumberland in Britain around the year 360, about a half century after the Emperor Constantius Chlorus died in the British city of York, and his son Constantine, who was with him when he died, was proclaimed Emperor. Ninian was born of Christian parents of noble lineage, at a time when paganism was still strong in his native land. As a young man he went to Rome, where he spent many years in study and ascetical struggles. At Rome, Saint Ninian was consecrated some time after the death of Pope Damasus in 384, and was sent back to his native island about the end of the fourth century. On his return journey, it is likely that he passed through Tours and met Saint Martin; what is certain is that many churches and cells associated with Saint Ninian, including his own cathedral in Whithorn, were named in honour of Saint Martin. When Saint Ninian returned to Cumberland, he established monasteries that fostered both the life of prayer and missionary labours. By his preaching, his godly life, and his miracles, he ministered to his own countrymen, the Britons, and also converted many of the pagan Picts, who inhabited the northern regions (in today's Scotland). He reposed in peace at his see of Whithorn in Galloway in 432.
    Allsaint
    September 16

    Edith the Nun of Wilton Abbey

    Exaltation
    September 16

    Sunday after Holy Cross

    Euthemia
    September 16

    Euphemia the Great Martyr

    Saint Euphemia was from Chalcedon and lived in virginity. According to some, she suffered martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian, in 303; according to others, in 307. Her sacred relics are preserved in the Patriarchate in Constantinople.

    Allsaint
    September 16

    Sebastiana, Disciple of St. Paul the Apostle

    Exaltation
    September 16

    Afterfeast of the Holy Cross

    Allsaint
    September 16

    Dorotheos the Hermit of Egypt

    Allsaint
    September 16

    Melitina the Martyr

    Sophia
    September 17

    Sophia & her three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love

    These Saints were from Italy and contested for the Faith about the year 126, during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Faith was twelve years old, Hope, ten, and Love, nine; each was tormented and then beheaded, from the eldest to the youngest. Their mother Sophia mourned at their grave for three days, where she also fell asleep in peace; because of her courageous endurance in the face of her daughters' sufferings, she is also counted a martyr. The name Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek; as for her daughters' names, Faith, Hope, and Love (Charity), they are Pistis, Elpis, and Agape in Greek, and Vera, Nadezhda, and Lyubov in Russian.

    Allsaint
    September 17

    Herakleides & Myron, Bishops of Cyprus

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