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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2020-01-12
Bulletin Contents
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
Parish News & Events
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
other 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

Archbishop Attends State Department Reception

01/09/2020

WASHINGTON – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended tonight a State Department reception in honor of the Prime Minister of Greece, His Excellency Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-attends-state-department-reception

Parathosi 2020 Dance Festival Celebrating Hellenic Culture and Heritage

01/08/2020

The 8th annual celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance, PARATHOSI 2020, of the Direct Archdiocesan District of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, will take place on Saturday January 11th, 2020 at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, NY.
https://www.goarch.org/-/parathosi-2020-dance-festival

Feast of the Epiphany 2020 in Tarpon Springs

01/06/2020

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, presided for the first time since he became Archbishop last year, at the annual 114th celebration of Theophany (Epiphany), the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy, the Great Blessing Service of the Waters and the Dive for the Cross in Spring Bayou, while many thousands of pilgrims and visitors attended the festivities.
https://www.goarch.org/-/feast-of-epiphany-2020-in-tarpon-springs
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Parish News & Events

WEEKLY BULLETIN

01/12/2020

 

 

Orthros: 9:00A.M.

Epistle: Ephesians 4:7-13  (pg. 1336)

Divine Liturgy: 10:00A.M.

Gospel: Matthew 4:12-17 (pg.1149)

 

 

Acolytes: Paul Nonas, Andrew Skoufis, Kirk Simeonidis, Vassili Salvemini,
Luke Gnospelius, Christos Schmarge

 

Ushers: Ann Barlas,Paul Goulet,
Tommy Stavrianos

 

Narthex: Claire Melissas,
George Bayiokos, Evans Agrapidis

 

 

Epistle Reader: Timothy Fonseca

 

Greeter(s): Philoptochos

 

Vasilopita Sunday

Philoptochos

 

Prosforon: The McCauley Family
The Tolios Family
The Papastrat Family
     

 

The Martyr Tatiana

Tatiana was a Roman whose parents were of great nobility. Her father was a Roman civil servant who was secretly a Christian and raised his daughter in the faith. She was made a deaconess in one of the Roman churches and served God in fasting and prayer, tending the sick and helping the needy.Tatiana is venerated as a saint, and her feast day is on January 12. The miracles performed by Saint Tatiana are said to have converted many people to the fledgling religion. Saint Tatiana is a patron saint of students, and in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine, "Tatiana Day", also known as "Students Day", is a public holiday.(more info: OrthodoxWiki.org)

 

Memorials & Trisagia:   A 6 month memorial for Marousoulla Manoussos, beloved sister of Georgette Papandrikos and the late Irene Kyriakopoulos. Beloved aunt to Angie and her husband George and Gus and his wife Robyn. Beloved grandaunt of Peter, Stella, Alexander and Carys. 

A 1 year memorial for Alex Papandrikos, beloved husband of Georgette, father of Angie and her husband George and Gus and his wife Robyn. Beloved pappou of Peter, Stella, Alexander and Carys.

A 1 year memorial for Evdokia Tolios beloved wife to the late Athanasios, mother to Alexandra and her husband Mihalis and Martha and her husband Sam. Cherished yiayia to Stratton, Gena, Stavro, Derya, Victoria and Yvonne. Adored great grandmother to Amelia and William.     

A 1 year memorial for Catherine McCauley, beloved wife of Bill, loving mother to Alexis and Bruce Goria, Steven and Amber, Jason and Carolyn. Doting yiayia to Katrina, Morgan, Samantha, Tyler and Sophia. Loving sister, aunt and koumbara to many dear family members. 

A 10 year memorial for Anthoula Kyriacou, beloved wife of George, mother of Christopher, Dean and his wife Adriana, Stefanie and her husband Rich. Beloved grandmother to Caitlyn, Maddison, Nickolas, Matthew, Alexander, Zoie and Krystiana.

A 3 year Trisagion  for Mary Papastrat, beloved mother of Sophia Chmura and her husband Walter, John Papastrat and his wife Ingela and Deanna Papastrat. Dearest grandmother of Michael, Matthew and Ryan. Beloved sister and aunt to many dear family members.  

May their memory be eternal.

 40 day mother and infant blessing:  We welcome into the church for the traditional motherhood and infant blessing, Alexander Abrams, the son of Todd and Nicole (Rapport). Congratulations! 


Vasilopita, Sunday: Please join us today for our Vasilopita celebration in the Fellowship Hall after church. A delicious lunch will be offered. May this wonderful tradition of our Faith be a source of goodness and joy for all our Saint Nicholas families.

Philoptochos News: First meeting of the year will be held on January 13, 2020.  Please join us at 7pm in the Conference Room and don't forget bring a friend.  Refreshments will be served.

Church Service here at Saint Nicholas G.O.C. in Wyckoff, NJ

Friday, January 17:   Saint Anthony the Great: Orthros 9:00 a.m. and Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.

 

Saint Athanasios services at Saint Athanasios G.O.C. in Paramus, NJ

Friday, January 17:         7:00pm    Great Vespers
Saturday, January 18:    9:00am Orthros and 10:00am Divine Liturgy

 

 

 

COMING UP VERY VERY SOON (see your bulletin’s inserts):

PAN ORTHODOX VESPERS AND IOCC WINE TASTING BENEFIT EVENT

SATURDAY NIGHT FEBRUARY 8

 

Parish Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land   May 25- June 3, 2020!

$500 deposit is due FEB. 14!

 

Parish Council: The first Parish Council meeting of 2020 will be held this Thursday, January 16th at 7:30pm in the conference room.

 

Archdiocesan Yearbook:The 2020 Yearbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is now available on line at http://www.goarch.org/yearbook . If you wish to order a hard copy, contact the Church office.

 

 

House/ Business Blessings 2020: To have your home and/or business blessed for 2020 please complete a blue request form and insert in the drop box in the narthex or mail it to the parish office.

 

Why do we have our Homes/ Businesses Blessed after Theophany?

We celebrate Theophany on January 6th each year. Theophanymeans the appearance or manifestation of God. At Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River, according to the gospels of Mark & John, Jesus was there, the voice of the Father was heard and something in the form of a dove alighted on Jesus’ head. The Holy Trinity- (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) was present.  As Orthodox Christians, it is imperative that God is in our homes ALL year round. By inviting our pastor to bless our homes and businesses we are inviting Christ Himself to be in our midst as our pastor prays with us.  Saint John Chrysostom asserted that the first church is the home.   The active presence of Jesus Christ   creates a nurturing, loving home. A church home is the foundation of who we are and in Whom we believe. Thus Holy water blessings (Agiasmos) bring Christ into our homes and businesses.

 

 

 

Greeters and Readers: Proclaiming the word of God is an honor and part of our stewardship. Our Lord is looking for YOU to be a “V.I.P.” as a Greeter and Reader! Because you are valuable as a “Volunteer in Parish”, please call Katherine Corniotes at 201.327.3645.

 

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.

Giving Tree/Mortgage Burning Campaign: byGod’s Graceour parish plans to be mortgage free this year and 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. 


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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.

Apolytikion for Theophany Afterfeast in the First Mode

When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, glory be to Thee.

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 Fourth Mode

You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light."

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 First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Apolytikion for Theophany Afterfeast in the First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone © Narthex Press
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    Gospel and Epistle Readings

    Matins Gospel Reading

    Eighth Orthros Gospel
    The Reading is from John 20:11-18

    At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that He had said these things to her.

    Epistle Reading

    Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
    Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
    Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

    The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13.

    BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

    Gospel Reading

    Sunday after Epiphany
    The Reading is from Matthew 4:12-17

    At that time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    For as persons not even knowing where to put a step forward, so they sat, overtaken by the darkness.
    St. John Chrysostom
    Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

    Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when ye assemble frequently in the same place, the powers of Satan are destroyed, and the destruction at which he aims is prevented by the unity of your faith.
    St. Ignatius of Antioch
    Epistle to the Ephesians Ch. 13, 2nd century

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    Saints and Feasts

    Allsaint
    January 12

    Martyr Mertios

    Allsaint
    January 12

    Tatiana the Martyr of Rome

    Saint Tatiana was the daughter of a most distinguished consul of Rome. She became a deaconess of the Church, and for her confession of the Faith of Christ, she endured many torments. As she was suffering, angels punished her tormentors with the same torments they inflicted on her, until they cried out that they could no longer endure the scourges invisibly brought upon them. She was beheaded during the reign of Alexander Severus (111-135).

    Theophny
    January 12

    Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

    Allsaint
    January 12

    Basil and John the Hieromartyrs

    Allsaint
    January 12

    Euthasia the Virgin-Martyr

    Baptism
    January 12

    Sunday after Epiphany

    Allsaint
    January 12

    Benedict

    Allsaint
    January 12

    Peter of Absalom

    Allsaint
    January 13

    Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

    Allsaint
    January 13

    Maximos the Righteous of Kapsokalyvia, Mount Athos

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    other EVENTS

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