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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-12-01
Bulletin Contents
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
Parish News & Events
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
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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

Archimandrite Joachim Cotsonis, elected Bishop of Amissos

11/27/2019

NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America received with much gratitude today's official announcement from the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate that His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew together with the Holy and Sacred Synod welcomed the proposal of the Holy Eparchial Synod of our Archdiocese...
https://www.goarch.org/-/archimandrite-joachim-cotsonis-elected-bishop-of-amissos

Statement Regarding the Arrest of Jerome “Jerry” Dimitriou

11/26/2019

NEW YORK – Today, we learned that the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the New York Office of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (“USPIS”), announced the arrest of Jerome “Jerry” Dimitriou, former Executive Director of Administration for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOARCH).
https://www.goarch.org/-/statement-regarding-the-arrest-of-jerome-jerry-dimitriou
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Parish News & Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN

12/01/2019

 

December 1, 2019          14th Sunday of Luke       

 

Orthros: 9:00A.M.

Epistle: Ephesians: 2:14-22  (pg.1335)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Luke 18:35-43 (pg.1226)

 

 

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

 

Ushers: Ann Barlas, Shelley Markoulis, Dimitri Markoulis, George Karkanias

 

 

 

Epistle Reading & Greeters: GOYA


  Fellowship Hour: AHEPA

 

Narthex: Dean Mellas,
Kathy Van Dine, John Tsadilas

 

Prosforon
The Protopapas Family

 
     

Memorials & Trisagia: A 3 year memorial for George Georgiadis, beloved father to Georgette Van Vliet and beloved grandfather to Tommy. A 20 year memorial for Konstandinos Georgiadis, beloved son of Argere, brother of Georgette and uncle to Tommy. 

A 4 year memorial for Frangiskos Protopapas, beloved husband of Marigo, father of George and his wife Sofia and Evi and her husband Themis. Grandfather of Gianni, Mariella, Frank, Tiffany and Michael.

An 13 year memorial for Susan Charllis, beloved former spouse of blessed memory to Charles, mother of Adam Palminteri and his wife Tara, Christopher Palminteri and his wife Kathi, grandmother of Joseph Charles, Ava Susanne and Christopher Francis. 

A 20-year memorial for Constantine Halatsis, beloved husband of the late Arety, loving and devoted father of Athena (Stathis) Katsaros and George (Michele) Halatsis, adored grand-father of Constantine, Elizabeth, Marc and Nicholas, great grand-father of Isabella, Jordan, Alexa, Nico, Efstathia and Georgea.
A 30-year memorial for Elizabeth Katsaros and 38-year Trisagion for Gregory Katsaros,  parents of Stathis (Athena), the late Penelope Passas (Stamati) and Bessie Boutis (Steven), grandparents of Constantine, Elizabeth, Eleni, Paul, Loukas, Gregory and Olga. Great-grandparents of fourteen.
A 3-year Trisagion for George Magalio, beloved husband of Denise Barna Magalio, loving father of Nicholas (Michele) and William (Cindy), adored grand-father devoted son of the late Vasilios and Andromache (Halatsis) Magalio, loving brother of Arthur, dear cousin of Athena Katsaros and George Halatsis.
A 4-year Trisagion for Denise Costis White, beloved wife of the late Robert White, loving mother of Lisa, Michele and Emily, adored grand-mother, devoted daughter of the late Coula and George Costis, dear friend of Athena Katsaros and the Katsaros and Halatsis families.
Eternal be their memory. Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Protopapas and the Katsaros families.

40 day mother and infant blessing:  We welcome into the church for the traditional motherhood and infant blessing, Violet Demetra Lara, the daughter of Michael and Sophia (Thomas). Congratulations!

Tray Collection:  for our patron saint, Saint Nicholas’ feast day taken by our Ladies Philoptochos today. 


 

Young Emerging Adults (YEA): Next gathering is tomorrow, Monday, December 2nd at 7:30pm at the home of Irene and Anton Ayvas. All young people ages 18-40 are invited! Contact Irene Ayvas iayvas@yahoo.com

Mark Your Calendar for These Important Dates
Wednesday, December 4th Feast of Saint Barbara 9:00am Orthros & 10:00am Divine Liturgy
 Thursday, December 5th    Forefeast of Saint Nicholas 7:00pm Vespers. Our Philoptochos will be offering a                                              Special reception in the Parish Center for visiting clergy and all who attend.

Friday, December 6th Feast of Saint Nicholas 9:00am Orthros & 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Sunday, December 8th      Parish General Elections

 

Kali Parea: Kali Parea (the seniors of St. Nicholas) invite you to their Christmas Luncheon, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 12 Noon Primo Amore Bistro, 235 Diamond Ave., Hawthorne, N.J. $25.00 includes an appetizer, a choice of 4 entrees, coffee, tea non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert. Kindly respond and send your check made out to Kali Parea-St. Nicholas to Mr. Bill Milcos, 2A Ward St., Suffern, NY 10901-6812. We also ask you to please bring a new children's book (unwrapped). These will be distributed to the children at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York in mid-December.  Thank you. We wish you Peace and Joy as you welcome Christmas and the New Year 2020.

 

Parish Council Elections: Elections for members of the Parish Council 2020-22 will be held on Sunday, December 8th in the Conference room adjacent to the parish office; after Divine Liturgy but beginning no earlier than 11:45a.m. and concluding at 1:30pm. The candidates are: John Tsadilas, Angelo Lefer, George Bayiokos, Dino Aletras, and Anton Ayvas. The Parish Council members whose terms have expired and are not seeking reelection are: Elizabeth Koykas and Claire Melissas. The election committee members are: Ted Vittas, Chris, Nonas, and Andrew Bacalakis.   ABSENTEE BALLOTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR.  

 

For a Limited Time Only! The 50th Anniversary Gala committee is offering the memorabilia DVD for $20/eachand the custom Christmas Ornament for $20/each. The set (1 DVD & 1 Ornament) sells for $35. It makes a great stocking stuffer. Please contact Melissa Gasparis at 201-934-7338.   

 

our Shut Ins Need Christ Too!  If you are aware of people who cannot come to church for worship or to receive the sacraments and/or they just need a visit from Fr. Bill or our Ladies Philoptochos (or both), please do not wait; contact Fr. Bill ASAP or any Ladies Philoptochos member.

 

Philoptochos News:  Philoptochos Annual Church Christmas Card: The holiday season will soon be upon us and the time has come for our annual Saint Nicholas Christmas card. All participating families will receive a beautiful Christmas card.  A donation of $25 is requested.  The extended deadline to reply is Sunday, December 1st. Any questions, please contact Aggie Tsadilas at 201.995.9158 or by email at Aggietsad@gmail.com.

 DOP: The Daughters of Penelope are again selling Kontos brand Baklava, Moussaka, Tyropitakia and Spanakopitakia as well as Famiglia brand Spiral Shaped “Kihi” with Spinach or Cheese and Bougatsa for your Christmas and New Year Holiday Celebrations. Your pre-paid orders will be accepted until December 8th. Purchases will be ready for pick-up on Dec. 14th and Dec. 15th. Thank you for supporting this fund-raiser!

 

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 Grave Mode

Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.

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 Grave Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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    Gospel and Epistle Readings

    Matins Gospel Reading

    Second Orthros Gospel
    The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

    When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.

    Epistle Reading

    Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
    The Lord will give strength to his people.
    Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

    The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22.

    Brethren, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

    Gospel Reading

    14th Sunday of Luke
    The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43

    At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    We may learn from this that when we ask with faith, God does not give something other than what we ask for, but the very same thing. However, when we ask for one thing and receive something else, it is clear that either we did not make a good request or we did not ask with faith.
    Blessed Theophylact, Archbishop of Ochrid and Bulgaria
    The Explanation of the Gospel of St. Luke, 11th Century

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    Saints and Feasts

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    December 01

    14th Sunday of Luke

    Allsaint
    December 01

    Holy Father Theocletus the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Lacedaemonia

    Allsaint
    December 01

    Nahum the Prophet

    The Prophet Nahum had Elkesaeus (Elkosh) as his homeland, and was from the tribe of Symeon; he is seventh in order among the twelve Minor Prophets He prophesied during the time of Hezekias, after the destruction of Samaria (721 years before Christ), but before the ten tribes were taken into captivity; he prophesied against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. His name means "comforter." His book of prophecy is divided into three chapters.

    Allsaint
    December 01

    Ananias the Persian

    Philaretmerciful
    December 01

    Philaret the Merciful of Amnia

    Saint Philaret a native of Paphlagonia in Asia Minor, was a virtuous Christian layman who lived in lawful wedlock and raised a family. He was most renowned for his generosity to all in need. With the permission of God, in a short space of time he lost the greater part of his possessions to theft and other misfortunes and was left with nothing but his family, his home, and a little livestock. Yet he continued to give generously to the poor despite the faint-heartedness of his family, who reproached him for giving alms when they were in need themselves; and God, seeing his faith, restored his prosperity to him many times over. He foresaw the day of his death, and reposed in an odour of sanctity in Constantinople in 789.

    Allsaint
    December 01

    Our Holy Fathers Ananius and Solochon, Archbishops of Ephesus

    Allsaint
    December 02

    Monday of the 12th Week

    Habbakuk
    December 02

    Habakkuk the Prophet

    This Prophet, whose name means "loving embrace," is eighth in order of the minor Prophets. His homeland and tribe are not recorded in the Divine Scriptures; according to some, he was of the tribe of Symeon. He prophesied in the years of Joachim, who is also called Jechonias, before the Babylonian captivity of the Jewish People, which took place 599 years before Christ. When Nabuchodonosor came to take the Israelites captive, Habakkuk fled to Ostrakine, and after Jerusalem was destroyed and the Chaldeans departed, Habakkuk returned and cultivated his field. Once he made some pottage and was about to take it to the reapers in the field. An Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and carried him with the pottage to Babylon to feed Daniel in the lions' den, then brought him back to Judea (Bel and the Dragon, 33-39): His book of prophecy is divided into three chapters; the third chapter is also used as the Fourth Ode of the Psalter. His holy relics were found in Palestine during the reign of Emperor Theodosius the Great, through a revelation to Zebennus, Bishop of Eleutheropolis (Sozomen, Eccl. Hist., Book VII, 29).

    Allsaint
    December 02

    Our Righteous Father Cyril of Phileus

    Allsaint
    December 02

    Theophilos the Hermit

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    December 04

    Barbara the Great Martyr

    Saint Barbara was from Heliopolis of Phoenicia and lived during the reign of Maximian.

    She was the daughter of a certain idolater named Dioscorus. When Barbara came of age, she was enlightened in her pure heart and secretly believed in the Holy Trinity. About this time Dioscorus began building a bath-house; before it was finished he was required to go away to attend to certain matters, and in his absence Barbara directed the workmen to build a third window in addition to the two her Father had commanded. She also inscribed the sign of the Cross with her finger upon the marble of the bath-house, leaving the saving sign cut as deeply into the marble as if it had been done with an iron tool. (When the Synaxarion of Saint Barbara was written, the marble of the bath-house and the cross inscribed by Saint Barbara were still preserved, and many healings were worked there.) When Dioscorus returned, he asked why the third window had been added; Barbara began to declare to him the mystery of the Trinity. Because she refused to renounce her faith, Dioscorus tortured Barbara inhumanely, and after subjecting her to many sufferings he beheaded her with his own hands, in the year 290.

    Nicholas
    December 06

    Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra

    This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330, As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike any man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of the bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock ... was written originally for Saint Nicholas. He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time.

    Ambrose
    December 07

    Ambrose, Bishop of Milan

    This Saint was born in Gaul in 340, and was a member of the Roman Senate. After the death of Auxentius, the Arian Bishop of Milan, a violent dispute arose among the Orthodox and Arians about who would succeed him. Ambrose, desiring as Governor of the province to restore the peace, attempted to mediate between them. As he spoke to the people, eloquently persuading them to elect a new bishop without tumult and disorder, a young child, inspired from on high, suddenly cried out "Ambrose, bishop!" To his astonishment and dismay, the people immediately took up this cry themselves, and over his many protests, he was raised to the episcopal throne of Milan on December 7, 374. A great Father of the Church, he wrote many works in Latin, and was both an unwearying opponent of Arianism, and a fearless accuser of emperors when they transgressed the law of God. Having lived fifty-seven years, he reposed on April 4, on the eve of Pascha, in the year 397.

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    CHRISTMAS EVENTS

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