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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-11-11
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
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Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
INVITATIONS

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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


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 67.35,26.
God is wonderful among his saints.
Verse: Bless God in the congregations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 10:25-37

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

11/11/2018

November 11, 2018          General Assembly   Veterans Day               8th Sunday of Luke

 

Orthros: 9:00A.M.

Epistle: II Corinthians 4:6-15 (pg 1323)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 (pg. 1216)

 

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

 

Ushers: Ann Barlas, Dimitri Markoulis, Shelley Markoulis

 

Narthex: Kathy Van Dine, Angelo Lefer,
John Tsadilas

 

Reader: Steven Bojekian

Greeter(s): Philoptochos

Fellowship Hour: Greek School

 

Prosforon:

     

 

 

Memorials: A memorial service will be offered in honor of our fallen Veterans.

A 10 year memorial for Achilles Georgeou and a 8 year memorial for Angela Georgeou, beloved parents of Helen Nonas, Alexandra Kleiner and thena and Joan Papayani. Beloved grandparents to 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A 29 year memorial for Paul Nonas, beloved husband of Helen, father of Jim and his wife Brigid, Chris and his wife Geraldine, Michael, Alexa and her husband Joe Mackey and Stacy. Grandfather to Paul, Callista, Darin, Matty, Joey, Tommy and Kyra.

Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Nonas family.   Eternal be their memory.

 

Tray Collection: for our Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey on the feast of our patron Saint John Chrysostom, who is celebrated on Tuesday, November 13 at our Metropolis headquarters in Westfield, NJ

 

Tray Collection:  for the Ladies Philoptochos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople

 

GENERAL PARISH ASSEMBLY TODAY in the fellowship hall at 12:30p.m.  please sign in!

 

Advent Lenten Service: All of us are invited -On Thursday, November 15th to the Holy Unction Service to commence the Nativity Fast at 7:00pm at the Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, NJ.  Metropolitan Evangelos will preside and area clergy will participate.

 

Religious Education: Religious Education Classes will not take place today. Registration is still open! Contact Adora Nonas at adora.nonas@gmail.com or 973 697 9317 or go to our website www.stnicholasnj.org download the form bring it in or send it to our office ASAP! Or contact Fr. Bill - frbill@stnicholasnj.org

 

Are we Fasting Before & For Christmas? Yes...Fasting is an essential part of our spiritual preparation and edification. Yet, there are many different (and sometimes conflicting messages) regarding fasting. Please bear this in mind: From November 15th through December 24, th Orthodox Christians observe a 40 day period of abstinence from animal & dairy products and olive oil. The ascetic discipline prepares us for a major feast- the Lord’s birth-Christmas. By controlling ourselves in what we eat, what we say, what we give to others (charity, stewardship, etc.) we prepare ourselves to receive the Lord. Without the discipline of the fast, the joyful experience of the feast is minimized. Fasting is never a punishment. Note that fish is permitted except for Wednesdays and Fridays through December 11th. From December 12th through Christmas Eve the fast is stricter every day- fruits, nuts, vegetables, shell fish allowed but no animal or dairy products of course until Christmas Day. Do the best you can and remember that fasting/abstaining from sin is the greatest fast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT SUNDAY (NOVEMBER 18) IS AN INSTRUCTIONAL DIVINE LITURGY:

Fr. Bill will pause at various POINTS DURING the service to explain the symbolism of the liturgical ACTIONS.

Do not be late!   we BEGIN PROMPTLY at 10a.m.

 

Young Emerging Adults MINISTRY (YEA): Our New “Young Emerging Adults Ministry” (ages 18-40ish) will meet next on Monday evening, December 3, 2018 at 7:30 in the home of Anton and Irene Ayvas.  Each monthly gathering differs and this time we will be hearing life stories and testimonies from several young adults and talking about hearing God’s voice.  It’s a time meant for sharing, growing our faith, fellowship, and learning how to apply the teachings of our Lord in our daily lives.   Most importantly it’s about relationship!   Please feel welcome anytime.  We will continue to meet on the first Monday of each month, so mark your calendars!!   Contact Irene Ayvas at iayvas@yahoo.com or 201-803-2307 for details.   

 

Sessions on Scripture (SOS) continues: This Wednesday, November 14th at 2p.m. and at 7:30p.m. Join us again in the conference room for a discussion of the book of Colossians chapters 1-4. We use the Orthodox Study Bible (OSB) which is available in our bookstore. For info contact Fr. Bill at frbill@stnicholasnj.org or Caroline Kalliotzis at ckalliotzis@aol.com . SOS is open to all. No prior knowledge of Scripture is required.

 

Philoptochos News: The Philoptochos meetings scheduled for November 12th  and 20th have been Canceled.
Food Donations: We are collecting nonperishable food items for the homeless. A basket is placed in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your support!
Annual Church Christmas Card: The holiday season will soon be upon us and the time has come for our annual Saint Nicholas Christmas card. All participating families will receive a beautiful Christmas card.  A donation of $20 is requested.   Deadline to reply is Sunday, November 25th . Any questions, please contact Aggie Tsadilas at 201.995.9158 or by email at Aggietsad@gmail.com

Daughters of Penelope: The Daughters of Penelope are again selling Kontos brand Baklava, Tyropitakia and Spanakopitakia as well as Famiglia brand Spiral Shaped “Kihi” with Spinach or Cheese and Bougatsa for your Christmas and New Year Holiday Celebrations.  Also, new this year is the Kontos brand Moussaka!  Your pre-paid orders will be accepted until December 9th. Purchases will be ready for pick-up on Dec 15th and Dec 16th. Call Betty Pappas at 201-444-6860 for more information.


Parish Council: The next Parish Council meeting will be on Monday, November 19th at 7:30pm in the conference room
                

Mark Your Calendar for These Important Upcoming Dates             

Sunday, November 18th      Instructional Divine Liturgy & Stewardship Sunday

Sunday December 9th              General Electionsfor parish council

 

Family Event SPONSORED BY MRF & WRF: On Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00pm, our Men’s & Women’s Reading Fellowships are sponsoring a Free premiere film screening of “Faith, Hope & Love” at the Westwood Movie Theater in Westwood, NJ.  This movie is appropriate for ages 9+. Donations will be accepted at the door and will benefit our Saint Nicholas “Benevolent Fund” ministry. See flyer for more details.

 

 

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. We are at about 30% of our goal.

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 Saint Nicholas


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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 Martyr Menas 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.

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

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.

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 Martyr Menas in the Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone © Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this reason, the value of faith is considered higher than the value of man. It is even higher than the value of the whole world. Therefore, the reward of faith should be higher than all of man's possessions along with the glories of this world. The reward of faith is God.
    Fr. Matthew the Poor
    Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century

    What is it that I love when I love you? Not the beauty of a body or the comeliness of time. Nor the luster of the light pleasing to the eyes, nor the sweet melodies of all manner of songs, nor the fragrance of flowers, ointments and spices, not manna and honey, nor limbs welcome to the embrace of the flesh - I do not love these when I love my God. And yet there is a kind of light, a kind of voice, a kind of fragrance, a kind of foods, a kind of embrace, when I love my God, who is the light, voice, fragrance, food, embrace of the inner man, where there shines into the soul that which no place can contain, and there sounds forth that which time cannot end, where there is fragrance which no breeze disperses, taste which eating does not make less, and a clinging together which fulfillment does not terminate. It is this that I love when I love my God.
    St. Augustine
    Confessions 10.6 in The Confessions of St. Augustine, p. 244, 5th century

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    INVITATIONS

      YOUNG EMERGING ADULTS (YEA)

      YOUNG EMERGING ADULTS (YEA)

      we gather on the 1st Monday evening of the month for fellowship and discussion

      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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