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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-03-17
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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

Ninth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:19-31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them: "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them: "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him: "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them: "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe."

Eight days later, his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said: "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

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 Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40.

Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.

And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets -- who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign enemies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated -- of whom the world was not worthy -- wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of Orthodoxy
The Reading is from John 1:43-51

At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

03/17/2019

March 17, 2019          Sunday of Orthodoxy     Alexios, Man of God  &  Patrick of  Ireland 

Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great

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Today is the  Sunday of Orthodoxy and  the first Sunday of Great Lent. Since 843 the dominant theme has been that of the victory of the icons. In that year the iconoclastic controversy, which had raged on and off since 726, was finally laid to rest, and icons and their veneration were restored on the first Sunday in Lent. Ever since, this Sunday has been commemorated as the "Triumph of Orthodoxy."

 

Orthros: 9:00A.M.

Epistle: Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40 (pg. 1367)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: John 1:43 -51 (pg. 1237)

 

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

 

Ushers:  Michael Kalliotzis, Ted Milyadis, John Peters, Christos Agrapidis

 

 

Reader: Chris Agrapidis

Greeter: AHEPA

 

Fellowship Hour: AHEPA


Narthex: Angelo Lefer,
Angela Phillips, John Psomas
     

 

Religious Education:  The younger students have worked hard on making their own icons. The older students were asked to bring in their own icons on this triumphal day. The Religious Education students will process with their icons.

 

Tray Collection: Metropolis of NJ Philoptochos

 

Philoptochos News: Board Meeting March 18th at 7pm in the conference room.  All members are welcome to join us.

 

Lenten Services: This week the following services will be observed: 2nd Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, Wednesday, March 20th at 5:30pm; 2nd Salutation Service, Friday, March 22nd at 5:00pm.  Salutation to the Theotokos service books are available in the Narthex. They contain the Friday evening Salutation Service (Akathist Hymn) and are $12 per copy.

 

The Saint Nicholas Lenten Lecture Series Continues this Wednesday, March 20th at 7:30p.m.  

Topic: “Good and Faithful Servant: The Stewardship of Life” by Fr. James Kordaris. Each Wednesday evening at 7:30pm during Lent a topic on the Faith will be offered in the Fellowship Hall.  Please join us early for the Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts at 5:30pm, a light Lenten meal at 6:45pm and the presentation (lecture) at 7:30p.m. Contact Fr Bill for more info at frbill@stnicholasnj.org

 

Greek School: The Saint Nicholas Greek school cordially invites the entire parish for our annual March 25  "Dipli Yiorti" of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and Greek Independence Day. The children will perform plays, poems and songs. The program begins immediately following the Heretismoi services on Friday, March 22nd, from 6:15pm - 7:30pm in the church. We hope to see you all there!

Note special time for Salutation Service, Friday, March 22nd at 5:00pm

 

 

Our Local Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival will be held here on Wednesday, March 27, at 7:30pm.  All youth ages 12-18 who are in grades 7-12 are invited to participate. Participation in our oratorical festival is required for all GOYAns who wish to compete in the Annual Met. of  NJ GOYA Olympics this May!  Go to www.goarch.org/oratorical to pick your topic and register ASAP!

Contact Mr. Joe or Mrs. Demetra Maurice for details at demimojo@gmail.com or jam@njlawfirm.com or frbill@stnicholasnj.org or call Fr Bill at 201 652 4774 ext. 12.  Do not delay your registration!!!!

 

Saint Nicholas Annual Women’s Lenten Conference: to be held here on site on Saturday, March 23, 2019: Our Orthodox Ladies Prayer Group is again sponsoring this inspiring event from 9:30a.m. – 12:30p.m we invite all ladies, their family and friends to join us for a time of hearing inspiring testimonies, sharing and growing in our faith.  There is No Charge, but a free will offering will be taken. All are welcome to share in a Lenten lunch and fellowship afterwards.  Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. To Register please contact Irene Ayvas at iayvas@yahoo.com or (201-803-2307) or Angela Phillips at thinkpink@phillipsprecision.com or (201-669-8560).    

 

Save The Date: Our Community will be participating in the Annual Greek Independence Day Parade in NYC on Sunday, April 14th. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a bus leaving the church immediately following Divine Liturgy. For further information,  please contact Tammy Spyropoulos(efstathiaspy@yahoo.com)

 

AHEPA Scholarship Applications: The local AHEPA RAMAPO Chapter 453 is once again proud to announce its 6th Annual Thomas Pappas Scholarship Award Program. Several scholarships will be awarded to qualified and deserving high school seniors and/or college students. All eligible students are invited and encouraged  to apply for a scholarship.  Applications are available online at: www.ahepa453.org  (click on education/scholarships, scroll down to AHEPA 453 application).  The submission deadline is April 30, 2019.

 Applications must be mailed no later than the deadline at: AHEPA Ramapo Chapter 453 Attention: George Bayiokos, Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 467 Grandview Avenue, Wyckoff,  New Jersey 07481

 

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 Stewardship year 2018, we had 379 households that donated a total of $333,325. To date for stewardship year 2019, we have 224  households that have pledged $236,510. 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 in the Second Mode

We worship Thine immaculate icon, O Good One, asking the forgiveness of our failings, O Christ our God; for of Thine own will Thou wast well-pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou mightest deliver from slavery to the enemy those whom Thou hadst fashioned. Wherefore, we cry to Thee thankfully: Thou didst fill all things with joy, O our Saviour, when Thou camest to save the world.

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 Plagal Fourth Mode

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"

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 in Second Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone © Narthex Press
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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    Peter, when after so many miracles and such high doctrine he confessed that, "Thou art the Son of God" (Matt. xvi. 16), is called "blessed," as having received the revelation from the Father;
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century

    ... while Nathanael, though he said the very same thing before seeing or hearing either miracles or doctrine, had no such word addressed to him, but as though he had not said so much as he ought to have said, is brought to things greater still.
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century

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    INVITATIONS

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    Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

    Archbishop’s Encyclical for Holy and Great Lent 2019

    03/08/2019

    Great Lent is most certainly a challenge as we have experienced in the weeks of preparation for this season. We have reflected on the parables of the Tax Collector and the Pharisee and the Prodigal Son. We have considered the true nature and impact of repentance and humility. We have heard the words of our Lord concerning the Last Judgment and the manner of life and service that leads to eternal life.
    https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-s-encyclical-for-holy-and-great-lent-2019

    Patriarchal Catechetical Homily at the Opening of Holy and Great Lent

    03/07/2019

    With the grace of God, the giver of all gifts, we have once again arrived at Holy and Great Lent, the arena of ascetical struggle, in order to purify ourselves with the Lord’s assistance through prayer, fasting and humility, as well as to prepare ourselves for a spiritual experience of the venerable Passion and the celebration of the splendid Resurrection of Christ the Savior.
    https://www.goarch.org/-/patriarchal-catechetical-homily-at-the-opening-of-holy-and-great-lent
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