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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-07-28
Bulletin Contents
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
Parish News & Events
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
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


Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

Archbishop Elpidophoros Co-Hosts New Episode of “Be the Bee”

07/25/2019

NEW YORK – The Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (Y2AM) released a new episode of “Be the Bee” featuring His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-co-hosts-new-episode-of-be-the-bee-

Official Preparations for the 45th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress are Underway

07/24/2019

NEW YORK – On Friday, July 12, 2019, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh and a delegation from the Metropolis of Pittsburgh to the Archdiocese to discuss plans for the 45th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the 2020 National Philoptochos Biennial Convention, scheduled to convene in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 28-July 3, 2020.
https://www.goarch.org/-/official-preparations-for-the-45th-biennial-clergy-laity-congress-are-underway

Archbishop Elpidophoros to Convene Monastic Assembly

07/23/2019

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros wishing to further promote the value and importance of monasticism in our Οrthodox tradition and the spiritual life of the faithful, decided to convene a Monastic Assembly, on September 21-22, 2019 in the Holy Monastery of Saint Nektarios, in Roscoe, NY.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-to-convene-monastic-assembly
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Parish News & Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN

07/28/2019

    

July 28, 2019               6TH  Sunday of Matthew             Saint Irene of Chrysovalantou  

 

Orthros: 8:30A.M.

Epistle: Romans: 12:6-14 (pg. 1304)

Divine Liturgy: 9:30A.M.

Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8 (pg.1154)

 

Acolytes: Paul Nonas, Andrew Skoufis, Kirk Simeonidis, Luke Gnospelius

 

Ushers: Angelo Lefer, Nick Tselepis

 

Narthex: Nick Pirsos, Liz Koykas

 

Reader: Brigid Nonas

 

Greeter: Jim Nonas and Family


                Fellowship Hour: Parish Council


Prosforon: The Cokines Family
     

Thank you, Lord for Your strength and guidance in my work. You are the fulfillment of all good things.
Fill my soul with joy and gladness, that I may praise You always. Amen.

 

Irene of Chrysovalantou

Saint Irene, who was from Cappadocia, flourished in the ninth century. Because of her great beauty and virtue, she was brought to Constantinople as a prospective bride for the young Emperor Michael (842-867); however, as Saint Joannicius the Great foretold, it was God's will that she assume the monastic habit instead. She shone forth in great ascetical labors, and suffered many attacks from the demons; while yet a novice, she attained to the practice of Saint Arsenius the Great, of praying the whole night long with arms stretched out towards Heaven. God showed forth great signs and wonders in her, and she became the Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. She was granted the gift of clairvoyance and knew the thoughts of all that came to her. She appeared in a vision to the king and rebuked him for unjustly imprisoning a nobleman who had been falsely accused. Through a sailor from Patmos to whom he had appeared, Saint John the Evangelist sent her fragrant and wondrous apples from Paradise. Irene reposed at the age of 103, still retaining the youthful beauty of her countenance. After her repose, marvelous healings beyond number have been wrought by her to the present day.

 

Memorial: A 40 day memorial for James Cokines, beloved brother to George, Ellen and Barbara. Adored uncle to Jonathan, Kristen, Melissa, Vanessa and Nicole and many great nieces and nephews.
May his memory be eternal.

 

Vacation Church School: Register Now! August 5-9, 2019 9am-12:30pm for children 5-11 years of age (or those entering Kindergarten through 6th grade). Tuition aid is available too! Contact Fr. Bill at frbill@stnicholasnj.org

 

Young Emerging Adults (YEA): next gathering ON MONDAY August 5 AT 7:30P.M. All young people ages 18-40. contact Fr Bill AT FRBILL@STNICHOLASNJ.ORG OR Irene Ayvas iayvas@yahoo.com

 

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

 

Dekapentaugouston:  The 14-day period (August 1st thru 14th) of fasting and prayer that we observe in honor of the Feast of the Dormition (Falling asleep) of the All Holy Mother (Panaghia) Mary will begin soon. At the evening Paraclesis (Supplications) services, we petition Mary to pray along with us to Christ for our well-being and protection.  At these services the priest reads the baptismal names of the living for their health and well-being.  Prayer request forms are available in the Narthex of our Church and in our office reception area.  Our Paraclesis services will begin on Friday, August 2nd and continue through August 7th and August 9th beginning at 7:00pm.  Services will be held in the Theotokos Chapel.

 

Summer Schedule Continues: Orthros at 8:30am and Divine Liturgy at 9:30am.  NOTE: Weekday worship hours, including Saturdays, remain at regular start times- Orthros at 9am and Divine Liturgy at 10a.m.

 

Saint Nicholas is on Social Media! Like us on Facebook @stnicholasnj and follow us on Instagram @stnicholasgoc. To share your ministry’s events and activities email socialmedia@stnicholasnj.org.

 

The Orthodox Ladies Prayer Group:  All ladies are welcome to join our prayer meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evening of each month at 7:30pm in our Theotokos chapel.  We spend a dedicated time of informal prayer for our nation, church community, families and friends.  Not only are we seeing countless answers to prayers, but this intimate time of fellowship together is encouraging and deepening our own faith.  Please feel welcome to join us anytime.  All prayer requests are kept confidential. Call the church office or Irene Ayvas 201-803-2307, with any prayer requests you want added to our list or submitted to the “Email Prayer Chain”. “Email Prayer Chain”:  It’s simple and powerful.  If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, email Irene Ayvas at iayvas@yahoo.com with your email contact info or call 201-803-2307.

 

Saint Nicholas Greek Festival: Our Saint Nicholas Greek Festival is set for September 20-22.  Let’s all step up and volunteer to make this a successful event for our community. Expect lots of food, dancing and fun! To be a “VIP” or for information contact: Nick Pirsos pirsos@verizon.net or Angelo Lefer angelo5763@msn.com 

Saint Nicholas Festival T-Shirts: Order Your Festival Volunteer Shirts Today! We are selling volunteer t-shirts again this year. Please email socialmedia@stnicholasnj.org to receive an order form.
All orders must be placed by August 26th.

Greek School: Parents! This is a friendly reminder to complete your Saint Nicholas Greek School 2019-2020 registration online. Seats are limited! Information and registration can be found at https://sngswyckoff.corsizio.com. Additional questions to Angela Bachardy at angelarokkos@hotmail.com or Demetra Pittas at demetra.pittas@gmail.com.

Save the Date: Parish 50th Anniversary Celebration: Sunday November 3, 2019

Photo Collection for the 50th Anniversary Gala Do you have any photos of St. Nicholas and its events throughout the years? Please share them with us to use in a commemorative video for the 50th Anniversary Gala!  Please send your digital photos to saintnicholasgala@gmail.com or give hard copies of the photos to Diana Manoussakis or Toni Gasparis. Hard copies will be returned. Thank you for your help!

 

Giving Tree/Mortgage Burning Campaign: bygod’s graceour 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 or frbill@stnicholasnj.org


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Sixth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:36-53

At that time, Jesus, having risen from the dead, stood in the midst of his disciples and said to them, "Peace to you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them.

Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled. Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and they returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.

Epistle Reading

6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14

Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

Gospel Reading

6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:1-8

At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

In this case indeed He discloses also another sign, and that no small one, of His own Godhead, and of His equality in honor with the Father. For whereas they said, "To unbind sins pertains to God only," He not only unbinds sins, but also before this He makes another kind of display in a thing which pertained to God only; the publishing the secrets in the heart. For neither had they uttered what they were thinking.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
July 28

Our Righteous Father Paul of Xeropotamou

Irenchry
July 28

Irene the Righteous of Chrysovalantou

Saint Irene, who was from Cappadocia, flourished in the ninth century. Because of her great beauty and virtue, she was brought to Constantinople as a prospective bride for the young Emperor Michael (842-867); however, as Saint Joannicius the Great foretold, it was God's will that she assume the monastic habit instead. She shone forth in great ascetical labours, and suffered many attacks from the demons; while yet a novice, she attained to the practice of Saint Arsenius the Great, of praying the whole night long with arms stretched out towards Heaven (see May 8). God showed forth great signs and wonders in her, and she became the Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. She was granted the gift of clairvoyance and knew the thoughts of all that came to her. She appeared in a vision to the king and rebuked him for unjustly imprisoning a nobleman who had been falsely accused. Through a sailor from Patmos to whom he had appeared, Saint John the Evangelist sent her fragrant and wondrous apples from Paradise. She reposed at the age of 103, still retaining the youthful beauty of her countenance. After her repose, marvelous healings beyond number have been wrought by her to the present day.

Proch1cp
July 28

Prochoros, Nicanor, Timon, & Parmenas the Apostles of the 70

These Apostles of the Seventy are mentioned in Acts 6:5. Saint Prochoros became Bishop of Nicomedia and reposed in peace. Saint Nicanor was stoned to death in Jerusalem. Saint Timon became Bishop of Bostra in Arabia and ended his life in martyrdom by fire at the hands of the pagans. Saint Parmenas died in peace in Jerusalem.

Allsaint
July 29

7th Monday after Pentecost

Allsaint
July 29

The Holy Martyr Callinicus

Saint Callinicus was from Cilicia. Because he preached Christ and turned many pagans away from the idols, he was seized by Sacerdon the Governor, who subjected him to many tortures, then had him shod with shoes in which nails had been fixed upright, and compelled him to run to the city of Gangra, where he was burned alive in a furnace.

Allsaint
July 29

Constantine III, Patriarch of Constantinople

Allsaint
July 29

Theodota the Martyr and her Children

Allsaint
July 29

Holy Virgin Martyr Theodota

Concerning Saint Theodota, little is known except that she was a virgin who was horribly tormented and slain for her confession of Christ.

Allsaint
July 29

Olaf of Norway

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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.

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 Grave Mode

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.

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  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Tone © Narthex Press
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    INVITATIONS

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