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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-09-30
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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






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

09/30/2018

September 30, 2018                                                                     2nd Sunday of Luke     
   Please Welcome Fr. Jim, Who Is Celebrating Orthros & Divine Liturgy Today

 

Orthros: 9:00A.M.   

Epistle: II Corinthians 9:6-11  (pg . 1326)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Luke 6:31-36 (pg. 1209)

 

Acolytes: Paul Dobrow, Nick Seretis, Emmanuel Pittas, Nico Pittas, Alex Peppes, Alexi Argyros, Aidan William Soukas,
CJ Soukas, Harrison Bouloukos

 

Ushers:  Paul Goulet,
George Diamantopoulos, Ted Vittas

 

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

 

 

Reader: Sammy Thomas

Greeter:
Angeline Milcos


Fellowship Hour:
Parish Council



Prosforon: The Savakis Family
The Drakakis Family

 

     

 

 

Memorials:  A 40 day memorial for Vasiliki (Bess) Savakis, beloved wife of Michael, mother of James and his wife Kate. Beloved sister and aunt to many dear family members. Beloved friend to all who knew her.

A 40 day memorial for Alexandra Bakas, beloved wife to the late Costas. Devoted motherof Catherine Drakakis and Effie Halperin. Loving grandmother of Alexandra, Jonathan and the late Edward Halperin. Adored mother-in-law of Constantine Drakakis. Beloved aunt to many dear family members.

Eternal be their memory.

 

Regular Schedule: Our fall/winter schedule of worship services has begun. Orthros begins at 9:00am and Divine Liturgy begins at 10:00am

 

A BIG GREEK FESTIVAL THANK YOU!   TO ALL OUR DONORS, SPONSORS, VISITORS, GUESTS, AND TIRELESS VOLUNTEERS IN PARISH (VIPS): THANK YOU!The festival food & beverages were excellent, the atmosphere festive, the hospitality warm, the desserts delectable, AND THE weekend a success! many thanks to all of you who labored for the glory of god!

 

Saint Nicholas Choir: If God has blessed you with the love of singing then come, give thanks and serve the Lord. Participate in the liturgy by singing His praises and chanting our beautiful hymns.  If you are inclined, contact Andrew Bacalakis at 973-427-7763 or acbac@optonline.net. No experience needed.


Kali Parea (Seniors Fellowship):
Our monthly meeting for October will be on Tuesday, October 2, 2018at 12Noon in the Fellowship Hall.Please bring your lunch and dessert will be served.Our guest speaker will be Ms. Christy Varrato from Hackensack MeridianHealth, who will speak to us on "Sleep & Aging”. We are a "Young at Heart" group and we invite you to join us. If you have any questions, pleasecall Chris Triant 201-529-8267.

 

 

 

Young Emerging Adults Group: Our New “Young Adults Small Group” (ages 18-40) will be meeting on Monday evening, October 8, 2018 at 7:30 in the home of Anton and Irene Ayvas.  Starting on Monday, November 5, 2018, we will begin our official schedule of meeting on the first Monday of each month, so mark your calendars!!   This is a time meant for sharing, growing our faith, fellowship, and learning how to apply the teachings of our Lord in our daily lives.  It’s about relationship and very exciting!  Please feel welcome anytime.  Contact Irene Ayvas at iayvas@yahoo.com or 201-803-2307 for details.   

 

SHARING & CARING: Monthly meeting this Thursday October 4 at 3 p.m. in our conference room.

This non-judgmental small group is for anyone who has experienced the loss of someone either through death, divorce or otherwise.

what’s inside our church proper?  NEXT SUNDAY, October 7, 2018, FR. Bill will give a tour of the interior of our church in lieu of the regular sermon.  did you ever wonder what certain symbols mean? why the church is arranged the way she is? do not miss this special instruction!

 

Religious Education: Religious Education classes will begin Sunday October 7th. To register, contact Adora Nonas at st.nicholasssdirector@gmail.com or go to our website www.stnicholasnj.org download the form bring it in or send it to Adora ASAP!

 

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 (formerly    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.

 

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. Remember our parish in your last will & testament. 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 First Mode

When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to Thee, O Lifegiver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy Kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation, O only Friend of man.

Apolytikion for Gregory the Illuminator in the Fourth Mode

As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Gregory. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
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Saints and Feasts

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September 30

2nd Sunday of Luke


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September 30

Mardonios & Stratonikos the Martyrs


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September 30

Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia

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.


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October 01

Romanos the Melodist

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.


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October 01

John Koukouzelis the Psalti


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October 01

Ananias, Apostle of the 70

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.


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October 01

The Holy Protection of the Theotokos

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.


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October 01

Monday of the 3rd Week


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October 02

Theophilus the Confessor


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October 02

Tuesday of the 3rd Week


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