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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-02-17
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
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Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
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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

Fifth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:13-35

At that time, two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" And they stood still looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see." And he said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15.

TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
The Reading is from Luke 18:10-14

The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

02/17/2019

            

Today is the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee. Today marks a three-week period prior to the commencement of Great Lent. (Lent begins on March 11).  This 3 week interval marks the preparation of our spiritual journey to Lent, a time for Orthodox Christians to draw closer to God through worship, prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. Also today, the Triodion begins. Triodion is a liturgical book that contains the worship services from this Sunday, the tenth before Pascha (Easter), to the Great and Holy Saturday.

 

Memorials:A 40 day memorial for Maria Apostolou, beloved mother of Ioannis and his wife Ekaterini, Roula Apostolou, Apostolos and his wife Patricia and Christos and his wife Anastasia. Beloved yiayia to George, Maria, Maria, Nikolas, Christos, Katerina, Maria and Elefteria.
A 2 year memorial for John Georgatos, beloved husband of Vasiliki, father of Spiro and his wife Irene, Maria and her husband Tommy. Beloved grandfather to Renee, JT, Lea, Niko and Kriselle. Beloved brother and uncle to many dear family members. Eternal be their memory.
Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Apostolou family.

Religious Education:  Today, there are no Religious Education classes due to the Presidents Day weekend. We encourage all families to attend the Divine Liturgy and receive Holy Communion together.

 

Office Closed:  The parish office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 18th in observance of Presidents’ Day.

 

Sessions on Scripture (SOS): SOS will meet on Wednesday, February 20th in the conference room at 2:00pm and at 7:30pm for study of Saint Paul’s Letter to Timothy chapter 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: II Timothy 3:10-15 (pg. 1355)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Luke 18:10 -14 (pg. 1226)

 

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

 

Ushers:  Steve Limperoopulos,
 George Diamantopoulos, Ted Vittas

Narthex: Nick Pirsos, John Tsadilas, Georgette Betts-Tsakalos

 

Reader: Brigid Nonas

Greeter: Peggy Goulet

 

Fellowship Hour: Ministry/Organization              

                                      Leaders

Prosforon
The Apostolou Family
The Georgatos & Bellini Families

 
     

  Parish Council: The regularly scheduled Parish Council meetingwill be held this Thursday, February 21st at 7:30pm in the Conference room.

 

Philoptochos News: Please become a member of our wonderful charitable organization.  For details, please contact Tammy Spyropoulos at Efstathiaspy@yahoo.com or 201.934.5139.

 

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 began on February 7 and will continue for 8 consecutive sessions. Please register now for these informative, informal, fun classes held right here on our parish 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: The 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: Sunday 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 parish plans to be mortgage free by 2020- you can help to make it happen! Various giving levels are available: you can leaf your donation, or show your love - donate a dove… 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 36% 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 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 378 steward households that donated a total of $333,325. To date for 2019 stewardship, we have 202 households that have pledged $216,210. 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 Plagal First Mode

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Let us flee from the boasting of the Pharisee and learn through our own sighs of sorrow the humility of the Publican. Let us cry out to the Savior, "Have mercy on us, for through You alone are we reconciled."

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  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone © Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    It is possible for those who have come back again after repentance to shine with much lustre, and oftentimes more than those who have never fallen at all, I have demonstrated from the divine writings. Thus at least both the publicans and the harlots inherit the kingdom of Heaven, thus many of the last are placed before the first.
    St. John Chrysostom
    AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century

    When lately we made mention of the Pharisee and the publican, and hypothetically yoked two chariots out of virtue and vice; we pointed out each truth, how great is the gain of humbleness of mind, and how great the damage of pride.
    St. John Chrysostom
    CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century

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    INVITATIONS

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