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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-12-16
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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

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying, and the napkin, which had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11.

Brethren, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. In these you once walked, when you lived in them. But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all.

Gospel Reading

11th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 14:16-24

The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time of the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, 'Come; for all is now ready.' But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I go out and see it; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go to examine them; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, 'Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame.' And the servant said, 'Sir, what you commanded has been done, and there is still room.' And the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet. For many are called, but few are chosen.'"

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

12/16/2018

December 16, 2018                       11th Sunday of Luke

 

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Memorials: A 40 day memorial for Theodore  Zombolas, beloved cousin of Peggy Goulet and her husband Paul Goulet, devoted uncle of Stephen and Matthew.
A 3 month memorial for Stella Bayiokos, beloved wife of the late Panagiotis Bayiokos. Loving mother of Demetrios and his wife Frances and George and his wife Argiro. Loving yiayia to Panagiotis G. Panagiotis D., Vasiliki and Stella Bayiokos.  
May their memory be eternal.

 

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services

Monday, December 24th  Morning:  9:00a.m. Orthros & Great Hours

                                                 Evening:   Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great 7p.m. (Holy Communion)

 

Tuesday, December 25th  Christmas Day: Orthros 9:00a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:00a.m.(Holy Communion)

 

Philoptochos Christmas Eve Eggnog Reception:  Please join us for our annual gathering after the Christmas Eve Services.  Share a cheer of eggnog with our Saint Nicholas families. Wishing everyone Merry Christmas / Καλα Χριστουγεννα!

 

AHEPA Ramapo Chapter: Today the Ahepa Ramapo Chapter 453 will present a donation check to Mr. George Karatzia, the National Chairman, Dogs for Warrior Project. This is a joint AHEPA regional commitment to help our veterans who suffer from PTSD.

 

Parish Council Elections: Last Sunday, elections for five members of the Parish Council were held.

John Psomas, Evans Agrapidis, Angela Phillips, Georgette Betts-Tsakalos, Dean Mellas have been elected as members of the parish council for 2019-2021. Congratulations to all.

Many thanks to our outgoing council members: Melissa Gasparis and Paul Savidis.

Thank you also to the Board of Elections members: Ted Vittas, chairman, Alice Eliades and Charles Charllis. The oath of office for all parish council members will be administered after the elections have been ratified by the Metropolis of New Jersey.

 

 

Metropolis of NJ:The Greek Orthodox Byzantine Choir of the Metropolis of NJ will perform on Saturday, December 22nd at 6:00pm at the Saint John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tenafly, NJ. The concert is Free and all are welcome to attend;  for  more information call 201-567-5072. (See insert for details)

 

    For inspiration on the internet, start your day at MYOCN.NET - The Orthodox Christian Network

Bookstore: Music CD for Christmas: Romeiko Ensemble “Christ Comes from Heaven” Nativity Orthros (Matins) in English Traditional Orthodox Christmas HYMNS ($15).

 

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 24th 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 willmeet on Wednesday, December 19th in the conference room at 2:00pm and at 7:30pm for a discussion of the First book of Thessalonians chapters 1-5. 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.

 

 

Orthros: 9:00A.M.

Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11 (pg 1343)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Luke 14:16-24 (pg. 1222)

 

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

 

Ushers: Ann Barlas, Shelley Markoulis, Dimitri Markoulis, George Karkanias

 

Narthex: Angelo Lefer,
John Tsadilas, Kathy Van Dine

 

Reader: Stacey Tsapatsaris

 

Greeter(s): Daughters of Penelope

 

Fellowship Hour
Religious Education Christmas Party

 

 

     

Religious Education: Please join us today for our Annual Christmas Party immediately following Church Services. A special guest may be making an appearance. Parents don’t forget your cameras!  On Sunday, December 23rd we will have our Christmas Pageant in church after worship services.

 

House/ Business Blessings 2019: If you wish to have your home and/or business blessed for 2018; please complete a green request form and insert in the drop box in the narthex.

 

Parish Council: The regularly scheduled meeting of our Parish Council will be held this Thursday, December 20th  at 7:30pm.

 

Parish 50th Anniversary Celebration: November 3, 2019: We are planning the 50th Anniversay Cekebration of our parish. To help, please join the event committee. See Fr. Bill, Nick Pirsos or any parish council member to volunteer.

 

Daughters of Penelope: The AGAPE Chapter is holding its annual Vasilopita Sale!  Pre-paid orders will be accepted until Thursday, December 20th (look for the flyer/order form set out during Fellowship Hour). The Vasilopites will be distributed on Thursday, December 27th (4:00pm – 7:30pm) in the AHEPA Room.

 

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. 

 

STEWARDSHIP BY THE NUMBERS: Stewardship is composed of our personal offering of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is not dues. Stewardship is based on Holy Scripture. Since time and talent offerings are more difficult to measure, one measurement of our response to God is our average “treasure” pledge per steward household. In 2017, we had 400 steward households that donated a total of $325,429.
To date in 2018, we have 237 households that have pledged $234,227 plus 128 unpledged donors that combined have donated $281,285 thus far.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for 11th Sun. of Luke in the Second Mode

By faith didst Thou justify the Forefathers, when through them Thou didst betroth Thyself aforetime to the Church from among the nations. The Saints boast in glory that from their seed there is a glorious fruit, even she that bare Thee seedlessly. By their prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.

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  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Apolytikion for 11th Sun. of Luke in the Second Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    This parable ... proclaims beforehand both the casting out of the Jews, and the calling of the Gentiles; and it indicates together with this also the strictness of the life required, and how great the punishment appointed for the careless ....
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century

    And when were they bidden? By all the prophets; by John again; for unto Christ he would pass all on, saying, "He must increase, I must decrease;" by the Son Himself again, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you;" and again, "If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink."
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th 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

      Christmas schedule

      Christmas schedule

      Join Us This Holy Season!

      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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