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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-09-29
Bulletin Contents
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
Parish News & Events
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
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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 Welcomes the President of the Republic of Cyprus to Archdiocese Headquarters

09/27/2019

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elphidophoros welcomed today, the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades to the headquarters of the Archdiocese.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-welcomes-the-president-of-the-republic-of-cyprus-to-archdiocese-headquarters

Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis Visits Archbishop Elpidophoros

09/27/2019

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros today joyously welcomed the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Prime Minister Mitsotakis is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
https://www.goarch.org/-/prime-minister-greece-visits-archbishop-elpidophoros

Meeting of the Archbishop with the President of Turkey

09/26/2019

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America had a previously unscheduled meeting, late yesterday evening, with the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Manhattan’s Cipriani Hotel. Accompanying President Edogan was his close advisor Mr. Ömer Çelik, former Minister of European Affairs.
https://www.goarch.org/-/meeting-of-the-archbishop-with-the-president-of-turkey

Agiasmos for the New School Year at St. Nicholas' William Spyropoulos School

09/25/2019

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, celebrated today the service of the Sanctification of the Water for the new school year, at the Greek-American Day School “William Spyropoulos” of the Parish of Saint Nicholas in Flushing New York, one of the largest parishes in the Archdiocese. This was the second Agiasmos Service the Archbishop conducted for the start of the new school year.
https://www.goarch.org/-/agiasmos-for-the-new-school-year-at-st-nicholas-william-spyropoulos-school

Archbishop Chairs Meeting of the Direct Archdiocesan District Council

09/25/2019

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros chaired his first meeting of the Direct Archdiocesan District Council on Tuesday, September 24 at the Archdiocese. His Grace Bishop Andonios, Chancellor, was also present. Members of the Executive Board are Larry Hotzoglou, Vice-President; V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert, Secretary; and Theodore Germanakos, Treasurer.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-chairs-meeting-of-the-direct-archdiocesan-district-council

Minister of Education and Religious Affairs Niki Kerameus Visits Archbishop Elpidophoros

09/25/2019

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed today Her Excellency Ms. Niki Kerameus, Minister of Education and Religious Affairs of Greece.
https://www.goarch.org/-/minister-of-education-and-religious-affairs-niki-kerameus-visits-archbishop-elpidophoros

Επίσκεψη του Αναπληρωτή Υπουργού Προστασίας του Πολίτη κ. Γιώργου Κουμουτσάκου

09/23/2019

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ – Ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος δέχθηκε σήμερα την επίσκεψη του κ. Γιώργου Κουμουτσάκου Αναπληρωτή Υπουργού Προστασίας του Πολίτη της Ελλάδος, ο οποίος είναι αρμόδιος για τη Μεταναστευτική Πολιτική.
https://www.goarch.org/-/episkepse-tou-anaplerote-ypourgou-prostasias-tou-polite-k-giorgou-koumoutsakou

The Archbishop Appoints New Officers, following the resignation of the Vice President and Secretary of the Archdiocesan Council

09/23/2019

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces that the Hon. Mr. George Tsandikos and the Hon. Mrs. Catherine Bouffides-Walsh have submitted to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, their voluntary resignations from the positions of the Vice-President and Secretary of the Archdiocesan Council, respectively.
https://www.goarch.org/-/2019-09-23-archbishop-appoints-new-archdiocesan-council-officers

First Ever Monastic Assembly Convened in America Concludes

09/22/2019

NEW YORK – The first ever Monastic Assembly of the Sacred Monasteries of the Holy Archdiocese of America convened on the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, September 21-22 at the Sacred Monastery of Saint Nektarios in Roscoe, NY concluded today.
https://www.goarch.org/-/first-ever-monastic-assembly-convened-in-america
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Parish News & Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN

09/29/2019

  

September 29, 2019               2ND SUNDAY of Luke              

 

*Orthros: 9:00A.M.

Epistle: II Corinthians: 4:6-15  (pg. 1323)

*Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Luke 6:31-36 (pg.1209)

 

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

 

Ushers: Peggy Goulet, Paul Goulet,
Nick Karras, Tommy Stavrianos

Narthex: Claire Melissas, George Bayiokos, Evans Agrapidis

 

Reader: George Gasparis

 

Greeter: Demetra Pittas


  Fellowship Hour: Parish Council

Prosforon: The Ellenis - Cooke Family
                          The Dervissis Family
                      
     

 Memorials: A 40 day memorial for Thomas Ellenis, beloved husband to the late Viola, father to Dina and her husband Kenneth, Ted and his wife Tatyana. Adored grandfather of Christian, Liam and Katya and cherished uncle to many dear family members.

A1 year memorial forAntonios Livos, belovedhusbandof Anna, father of Demetra, Milton, Evridiki and Helen. Beloved grandfather of Stephanie, Joseph, Jonathon, Milton, Annoula, Caroline, Anna, Christianna, Theodora and Karina.

A1 year Trisagion for Efstathios Dervissis, beloved husband to Eugenia, beloved father to Christos and George and his wife Katherine. Adored grandfather to Alexander.  Eternal be their memory.   

 

40 Day Mother and Infant Blessing: Today we welcome into the churchfor the traditional infant and motherhood blessing: Thalia the daughter of Dan and Kristie. Congratulations!

 

GROUP PHOTOS FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY JOURNAL - Calling ALL St. Nicholas Ministries! today, after worship services we will be taking group photos of each ministry, to be used for the 50th Anniversary Journal. This is the ONLY day for PHOTOGRAPHS; there will be no makeup day.

 

Thank You to all our donors, sponsors, visitors, guests and tireless volunteers in parish (VIPs)!
The festival food & beverages were excellent, the atmosphere festive, the hospitality warm, the desserts delectable, and the weekend a success! Many thanks to all of you who labored for the glory of God!

special thank you to our Festival chairman nick pirsos.

 

Religious Education: KIDS FEST! Orientation & Celebration starts today after Holy Communion. All children ages 4-18 are invited to join us in the gym today!

Classes Begin on Sunday, October 6.

 

Kali Parea: will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 at 12Noon in the Fellowship Hall.

We will be serving lunch and are asking for volunteers to bring in desserts. We are the seniors of Saint Nicholas and we invite you to join us as we share fellowship.

 

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

 

SHARING & Caring: Monthly meeting this Thursday October 3rd at 3 p.m. in our conference room.

This small support group is for anyone who has experienced the loss of someone either through death, divorce or otherwise.

 

Young Emerging Adults (YEA): next gathering on Monday, October 7th at 7:30pm.

At the home of Irene and Anton Ayvas. All young people ages 18-40 are invited! Contact Fr. Billat frbill@stnicholasnj.org  or Irene Ayvas iayvas@yahoo.com

 

Pastor’s Wish List: Fr. BILL THANKS ALL OUR donors for the donations towards new acolyte robes for our November 3 hierarchal liturgical celebration & 50th anniversary! some of our acolytes will be tonsured that day.

 

Saint Nicholas Choir: The Choir resumes today. We are always looking for new members.  If God has blessed you with the love of singing, a great way to give thanks and to serve the Lord is to participate in the Liturgy through the praises and chanting of our beautiful hymns.  If you are interested in participating please contact Andrew Bacalakis at 973-427-7763 or acbac@optonline.net. No experience necessary!

 

*Fall/Winter Schedule: Our regular schedule of worship services begins today. Orthros will begin at 9:00a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10:00a.m. 

 

Philoptochos: Join us for our General Meeting on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00pm in the conference room.

 

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.

 

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

If you would like to buy an AD for the 50th Anniversary Journal, contact Melissa Gasparis at melissa@peercg.com or 201-788-0403. In addition, ads will be for sale after church during fellowship hour.
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!

 

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. You are welcome to join us anytime.  All prayer requests are kept confidential. Call the parish 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.

 

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. Contact Fr. Bill at 201 652 4774 ext. 12 or frbill@stnicholasnj.org

 


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Cyriacus the Anchorite in the First Mode

Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Cyriacus, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

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 Plagal of the Second Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Apolytikion for Cyriacus the Anchorite in the First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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    Gospel and Epistle Readings

    Matins Gospel Reading

    Fourth Orthros Gospel
    The Reading is from Luke 24:1-12

    On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of man must be delivered in to the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise." And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the apostles; but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.

    But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened.

    Epistle Reading

    Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
    O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
    Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

    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

    2nd Sunday of Luke
    The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

    The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is towards God. For it is blasphemy if thou prayest before God while thou art wroth. For thy heart also convicts thee, that in vain thou multipliest words: thy conscience rightly judges that in thy prayers thou profitest nought.
    St. Ephraim the Syrian
    ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

    Let us then, bearing in mind all the things which have been said, show forth great love even towards our enemies; and let us ease away that ridiculous custom, to which many of the more thoughtless give way, waiting for those that meet them to address them first.
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 18 on Matthew 5, 4th Century

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    Saints and Feasts

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    September 29

    2nd Sunday of Luke

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    September 29

    Cyriacus the Hermit of Palestine

    This Saint was born in Corinth in 448. He went to Palestine to the Lavra of Euthymius the Great, but because of his youth was sent by Saint Euthymius to Saint Gerasimus; after the death of Saint Gerasimus he returned to the Lavra of Saint Euthymius. Later he took on a more rigorous life of asceticism in the wilderness of Natoufa, where there was nothing to eat except the exceedingly bitter wild herb called squills, which, however, through his prayers, God made sweet for him and his disciple. He lived 107 years and reposed in the year 555.

    Allsaint
    September 29

    Martyr Petronius

    Allsaint
    September 29

    Dionysios I, Patriarch of Constantinople

    Allsaint
    September 29

    Theophanes the Merciful of Gaza

    Allsaint
    September 29

    Malachi the New Righteous Martyr of Lindos

    Allsaint
    September 30

    Mardonios & Stratonikos the Martyrs

    Allsaint
    September 30

    Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia

    This Saint, a Parthian by race, was the son of Anak. He was born about the year 240 and was taught the Faith of Christ in Caesarea of Cappadocia. He entered the service of Tiridates, King of Armenia, but when discovered to be a Christian, he was subjected to many horrible torments at the King's hands, then was cast into a pit of mire with poisonous serpents and left to die. By the power of God, however, he abode there unharmed for fourteen years, his needs provided by a certain widow, until he was made known by revelation and set free. He converted to piety innumerable multitudes of Armenians, including Tiridates himself, and was consecrated bishop by Leontius, Archbishop of Caesarea, to shepherd the vast flock he had gained for Christ. He spent the last part of his life in retirement in the ascetical discipline, and reposed in peace about the year 325. Saint Gregory is honoured as the Illuminator of Armenia.

    Allsaint
    September 30

    Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia

    This Saint, a Parthian by race, was the son of Anak. He was born about the year 240 and was taught the Faith of Christ in Caesarea of Cappadocia. He entered the service of Tiridates, King of Armenia, but when discovered to be a Christian, he was subjected to many horrible torments at the King's hands, then was cast into a pit of mire with poisonous serpents and left to die. By the power of God, however, he abode there unharmed for fourteen years, his needs provided by a certain widow, until he was made known by revelation and set free. He converted to piety innumerable multitudes of Armenians, including Tiridates himself, and was consecrated bishop by Leontius, Archbishop of Caesarea, to shepherd the vast flock he had gained for Christ. He spent the last part of his life in retirement in the ascetical discipline, and reposed in peace about the year 325. Saint Gregory is honoured as the Illuminator of Armenia.

    Allsaint
    October 01

    Tuesday of the 3rd Week

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