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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-01-20
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

First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 149.5,1.
The saints shall rejoice in glory.
Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song.

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

12th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 17:12-19

At that time, as Jesus entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said: "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus's feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus: "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" And he said to him: "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

01/20/2019

 

Memorial:A 2 year memorial for Vasilios Roussos, beloved father, brother uncle and friend to many.
May his memory be eternal.

 

Share the Light Sunday: Today we recognize the internet media ministry of The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN).   For Orthodox Christian programs and education, edification, information and inspiration, start your day at MYOCN.NET. Tray Collection today for OCN.

 

Office Closed: Parish office is closed tomorrow, Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King                                   Jr. Day.  


Daughters of Penelope: The Daughters of Penelope have some food items available from their Holiday Food Sale for immediate pick up. See Alice Eliades after church if interested.

 

House/ Business Blessings 2019: to have your home and/or business blessed for 2019 please complete the request form and insert in the drop box in the narthex or mail it to the parish office.

 

Religious Education: Please Save the Date: Sunday, February 10 we will be hosting our annual Godparent Sunday Brunch, immediately following church services. We encourage all godparents to attend this celebration with godchildren by preparing for and receiving Holy Communion together.

 

Sessions on Scripture (SOS): SOS resumes on Wednesday, January 23rd in the conference room at 2:00pm and at 7:30pm for study of Saint Paul’s Letter to Timothy chapter 1. 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.

Parish Council: The first Parish Council meeting of 2019 will be held on Thursday, January 24th at 7:30pm in the conference room.

 

 

AHEPA: The AHEPA Ramapo Chapter #453 invites you to our Annual Super bowl party in the fellowship hall on Sunday, February 3rd. Enjoy a fun filled evening watching your favorite team. Enjoy the food that will be offered. Bring your favorite refreshments and snacks and BYO. Soda and water will be available. Arrival Time: 5:00pm up to game time.  Kick-off: 6:30pm Super Bowl 53 will take place at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

 

Adult Greek Language Classes: The AHEPA sponsored Adult Greek Language classes are back again for the Spring Semester. We have 2 classes this semester: Thursdays 6:00 pm to 8:00pm and Fridays 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Classes start February 7 for 10 consecutive sessions. Please register now for this informative no pressure and fun classes held right here in our church premises. For more information email: NikoSpiridakis@gmail.com or call 201-481-2882 after 7 PM any day of the week.

 

AHEPA: Save the Date: Our 16th Annual Cigar Night Extravaganza will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Seasons in Washington Township, NJ. To purchase tickets go to our web site:  www.ahepa453.org

 

Saint Nicholas Charity Golf Classic: Save the date! Our 23rd Charity Golf Classic will take place on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Edgewood Country Club, River Vale, NJ.

 

Parish 50th Anniversary Celebration: November 3, 2019: We are planning the 50th Anniversary Celebration of our parish. To help, please join the event committee. See Fr. Bill, Nick Pirsos, or Melissa Gasparis to offer your time, talent and treasure.

 

GIVING TREE/MORTGAGE BURNING CAMPAIGN: our 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… be not forlorn, give an acorn… be the first on your block to donate a rock…be a hunk and give a tree trunk!   You can memorialize your loved one by donating to the giving tree and including a scriptural message. We are at about 30% of our goal.  Contact Fr. Bill at 201 652 4774 ext. 12

 

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 our personal offering of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is based on Holy Scripture as God has heavenly expectations for His people. 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 2018, we had 376 steward households that donated a total of $330,625. To date in 2019, we have 174 households that have pledged $195,060. If you have not done so please pledge for 2019 by completing a 2019 stewardship card. We ask that you offer at least 1% of your income as “treasure.” Holy Scripture instructs us to at least tithe (10%) of our income. For our 400 households to cover our annual budget we need approximately $145 per month per household.

 


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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 Euthymius the Great in the Fourth Mode

Be glad, O barren one, that hast not given birth; be of good cheer, thou that hast not travailed; for a man of desires hath multiplied thy children of the Spirit, having planted them in piety and reared them in continence to the perfection of the virtues. By his prayers, O Christ our God, make our life peaceful.

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 First Mode

Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.

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 First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Apolytikion for Euthymius the Great in the Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the First Tone © Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    Having met the Savior, therefore, the lepers earnestly besought Him to free them from their misery, and called Him Master, that is. Teacher. No one pitied them when suffering this malady, but He Who had appeared on earth for this very reason, and had become man that He might show pity to all, He was moved with compassion for them, and had mercy on them.
    St. Cyril of Alexandria
    Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homilies 113-116. B#42, pp. 465-466, 4th Century

    And why did He not rather say, I will, be you cleansed; as He did in the case of another leper, but commanded them rather to show themselves to the priests? It was because the law gave directions to this effect to those who were delivered from leprosy (Lev. 14-2); for it commanded them to show themselves to the priests, and to offer a sacrifice for their cleansing.
    St. Cyril of Alexandria
    Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homilies 113-116. B#42, pp. 465-466, 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 at 7:30 P.M. CONTACT FR BILL GIKAS FOR DETAILS AT 201 652 4774 EXT. 12

      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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