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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-10-07
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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


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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


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eighth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:11-18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that He had said these things to her.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9.

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.

I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.


Gospel Reading

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"


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WEEKLY BULLETIN

10/07/2018

 October 7, 2018         3rd Sunday of Luke

 

National Church Music Sunday            Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) Sunday

 

 

Orthros: 9:00A.M.   

Epistle: II Corinthians11:31-33;12:1-9  (pg 1327)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Luke 7:11-16 (pg. 1210)

 

Acolytes: Andrew Skoufis, Paul Nonas, Kirk Simeonidis, Vassili Salvemini, Luke Gnospelius, Christos Schmarge

 

Ushers:  Ann Barlas, Peggy & Paul Goulet

 

Narthex: John Tsadilas, Kath Van Dine, Angelo Lefer

 

Reader & Greeter: GOYA

Fellowship Hour:
GOYA (Parents)



Prosforon:  The Malias-Wraga Family
The Karkanias Family
The Vrachimis-Parneros Family
The Dimitriou Family

 

     

 

Memorials & Trisagion: A 40 day memorial for Anna Doumas Sclafani, beloved sister to Alice Malias-Wraga. Cherished aunt of Lisa Gemma and her husband Dennis, Dr. Mark Malias, Linda Passaro and her husband Michael. Beloved great-aunt to Christian, Caroline and Nikolas Malias and Leeann, Allissa and Luke Passaro.  

 

A 40 day memorial for Maria Karkanias and a 35 year memorial for Basil Karkanias, beloved parents of Jim and his wife Cherolyn, George, and Nikolas and his wife Harriet. Adored grandparents of Alena, Grace, Barbara, Elisabeth, Loukas and Lazarus. Loving and devoted aunt, uncle, siblings and cousins to many dear family members.

 

 A 40 day memorial forAntonios Livos beloved husband to Anna, devoted father to Demetra and her husband Joseph, Milton and his wife Angela, Kiki and her husband Emmanuel and Helen. Cherished papou to Stephanie, Joseph, Johnathan, Milton, Annoula, Caroline, Anna, Christianna and Theodora.

 

A 1 year memorial for Eftychia Parneros, beloved wife of Andreas, mother of Maro, Peggy, Irene, Demos, Savvas and Peter. Beloved grandmother of Magdalena, Demetris, Effie, George, Andreas, George, Nicole, Andrew, Patricia, Andy, Chris and Megan.

 

A 9 year memorial for Christalla Dimitriou, beloved wife of Theodore, mother of Bonnie Faria, Christina Symeonides and her husband Dean and James Dimitriou and his wife Marguerite. Beloved grandmother to Nicole, Marisa, Anthony and Kerry Ann. Beloved sister and aunt to many dear family members.
An 11 year Trisagion for Despina Vrachimis, beloved mother of Titos and his wife Peggy. Grandmother of Andreas and George and his wife Kelly.
May their memory be eternal.

 

Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Malias-Wraga, Karkanias, Dimitriou, Vrachimis-Parneros, families. 

 

 

 

National Church Music Sunday: His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, has designated today, the first Sunday of October, as “National Church Music Sunday.” We will recognize our chanters, choir members and musicians who sing praises to the Lord. (See insert for more information)

 

 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.

 

 Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) Sunday: Tray Collection for the Orthodox Christian on campus ministries to our college students around the country. ( See insert for more information)

 

 Office Closed: The parish office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 9th in observance of Columbus Day.

 

 

 

Young Emerging Adults Ministry : “YEA” meets tomorrow night off site! See insert for more information.

 

 

 

what’s inside our church proper?  Today fr. bill will give a tour of the interior of our church in lieu of the regular sermon.  did you ever wonder why the church is arranged the way she is and what the symbolism means?

 

 Religious Education: Religious Education classes will start today.  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: General Meeting: Join us  on Monday, October  8th at 7:30pm in the conference room.

 

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

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

 


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INVITATIONS

    couples retreat

    couples retreat

    join us on Saturday November 10 2018!


    Acolytes

    Acolytes

    Join the team! if you are a male nine years of age or older, baptized in the Orthodox Christian Church, you can be on the Acolyte team! contact frbill@stnicholasnj.org


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Mode

When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in the Fourth Mode

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

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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Wisdom of the Fathers

That dead man was being buried, and many friends were conducting him to his tomb. But there meets him Christ, the Life and Resurrection, for He is the destroyer of death and of corruption; He it is "in Whom we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28); He it is Who has restored the nature of man to that which it originally was; and has set free our death-fraught flesh from the bonds of death.
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homily 36.42, p. 153., 5th Century

The virgin's son met the widow's son. He became like a sponge for her tears and as life for the death of her son. Death turned about in its den and turned its back on the victorious one.
St. Ephrem the Syrian
Commentary on Tatian's Diatessaron, 6.23. (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. vol. 3: Luke, Intervarsity Press)

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invitation to join the YOUNG EMERGING ADULTS (YEA)

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