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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-11-18
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
news
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

Third Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:9-20

When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.

Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table; and he upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. And he said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."

So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it. Amen.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:1-7.

Brethren, I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.

Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

11/18/2018

November 18, 2018          Stewardship Sunday        - Day of Sharing IOCC       9th Sunday of Luke

 

Orthros: 9:00A.M.

Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-7 (pg 1336)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Luke 12:16-21 (pg. 1219)

 

Acolytes: Vassili Salvemini,
           Christos Schmarge

 

Ushers: Peggy Goulet, Paul Goulet,
Nick Karras

 

Narthex: George Bayiokos,  Evans Agrapidis

 

Reader: Brigid Nonas

Greeter(s): AHEPA

 

Fellowship Hour: Greek School
     

 

 

Memorial and Trisagia: A 19-year memorial for Constantine Halatsis, beloved husband of the late Arety, loving and devoted father of Athena (Stathis) Katsaros and George (Michele) Halatsis, adored grand-father of Constantine, Elizabeth, Marc and Nicholas, great grand-father of Isabella, Jordan, Alexa, Nico, Efstathia and Georgea.
A 2-year Trisagion for George Magalio, beloved husband of Denise Barna Magalio, loving father of Nicholas (Michele) and William (Cindy), adored grand-father of Crina, Nicholas, Olivia, and Jennifer, devoted son of the late Vasilios and Andromache (Halatsis) Magalio, loving brother of Arthur, loved uncle, cousin and friend of many, dear cousin of Athena Katsaros and George Halatsis.
A 3-year Trisagion for Denise Costis White, beloved wife of the late Robert White, loving mother of Lisa, Michele and Emily, adored grand-mother of Conrad, Sarah, Kristina and Grace, devoted daughter of the late Coula Costis and the late George Costis, loving cousin to many, dear friend of Athena Katsaros and the Katsaros and Halatsis families.
A 29-year Trisagion for Elizabeth Katsaros, wife of the late Gregory, mother of Stathis (Athena), the late Penelope Passas (Stamati) and Bessie Boutis (Steven), grandmother of Constantine, Elizabeth, Eleni, Paul, Loukas, Gregory and Olga. Great-grandmother of George, Steven, Steven, Paul, Helena, Steven, Stefania, Constantine, Isabella, Jordan, Alexa, Efstathia, Nico, and Georgea.
A 37-year Trisagion for Gregory Katsaros, husband of the late Elizabeth, father of Stathis (Athena), the late Penelope Passas (Stamati) and Bessie Boutis (Steven), grandfather of Constantine, Elizabeth, Eleni, Paul, Loukas, Gregory and Olga. Great-grandfather of George, Steven, Steven, Paul, Helena, Steven, Stefania, Constantine, Isabella, Jordan, Alexa, Efstathia, Nico, and Georgea.   Eternal be their memory.    Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Katsaros family.

Today Is An Instructional Divine Liturgy: Fr. Bill will pause at various points of  the service to explain the symbolism of the liturgical ACTIONS.

 

Stewardship Sunday: The family of Saint Nicholas supports the daily workings and ministries of our parish through stewardship.  Today – We commit ourselves to undertake the responsibility of supporting our Church.  Stewardship we offer time, talent & treasure to CHRISTand His Church according to the blessings we have received and as a measure of our love for Him.  At the end of Divine Liturgy, we will recommit ourselves to the Lord to support the ministries of our Church for 2019.  Your commitment and love are vital to continue our Saint Nicholas programs.  Prayerfully consider this in making your commitment.  Our goal is to cover our operation ministries (expenses) through stewardship (treasure).  The Bible directs us to tithe, to offer 10% of our goods to God.  Please consider giving your share to meet our proposed operations and ministries budget for 2019.  Let stewardship become your grateful and spiritual expression of thanksgiving to God for His love and blessings.

 

Today is also a Day of Sharing : Today we will pass a try for the work of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), the Orthodox Christian huminatarian relief agency . (See insert)

 

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

Church Services: The Entrance of the Theotokos isa major feast of our Church and will be celebrated this Wednesday,  November 21st.  Orthros at 9:00am and Divine Liturgy at 10:00am.

     Thanksgiving Day:  Services will be observed this Thursday, November 22nd. Orthros at 9a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10a.m.

    

Office Closed: The parish office will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

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.

 

 

Sessions on Scripture (SOS): SOS will not take place this Wednesday, November 21st due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. SOS will resume on Wednesday, November 28th in the conference room for a discussion of the book of          

I Thessalonians chapters 1-2. 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: 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.

             Mark Your Calendar for These Important Upcoming Dates             

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. To register go to https://fhlmovienj.eventbrite.com and for more details see the flyer.

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.

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 Plagal Fourth Mode

From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Plato 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 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 Plagal of the Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Apolytikion for Great Martyr Plato 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

    I cannot be silent about the story of Hesychius the Horebite. He passed his life in complete negligence, without paying the least attention to his soul. Then he became extremely ill, and for an hour he left his body.
    St. John Climacus
    Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

    And when he came to himself, he begged us all to leave him immediately. And he built up the door of his cell, and he stayed in it for twelve years without ever uttering a word to anyone, and without eating anything but bread and water.
    St. John Climacus
    Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th 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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