Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, November 29, 2015 ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER, DECEMBER 6

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1 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, November 29, 2015 ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER, DECEMBER 6

2 NOV. 30-DEC. 6 SCHEDULE Monday Δευτέρα NOV. 30 LITURGICAL SERVICES St Andrew Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία, 9:15 am OFFICE AND MINISTRIES OFFICE, M-W, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm BOOKSTORE, M-F, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Dance Ministry, 4:00 pm, Community Center Tuesday Τρίτη DEC. 1 Dance Ministry, 6:00 pm, Community Center Basketball Ministry, 6:30 p.m., Gym Wednesday Τετάρτη DEC. 2 Agiasmos, 6:00 pm Bookstore, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Greek School, 4:30 pm Thursday Πέμπτη DEC. 3 Friday Παρασκευή DEC. 4 Saturday Σάββατο DEC. 5 Sunday Κυριακή DEC. 6 St Barbara Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία, 9:15 am St Savvas Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία, 9:15 am St Nicholas Great Vespers / Μέγας Εσπερινός, 6:00 pm Feast Day of St Nicholas Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία, 9:15 am Greek School, 4:30 pm Choir, 6:30 pm Dance Ministry, 11:00 am, Community Center Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Carols in the Cathedral, 6:00 pm

3 TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES MEMORIALS FIRST DIVINE LITURGY 40-day: Michael Skaroulis 3-month: Stylianos (Stelios) Steffen 1-year: Antonios (Tony) Koutsourais 6-year: Constantinos Lecourezos TRISAGION + Dimitrios (James) Demos + Efstratia (Frieda) Sapios + Andreas Fotakis SECOND DIVINE LITURGY TRISAGION + Emmanuel Matsangos DEBT ELIMINATION CAMPAIGN Campaign Status as of Tuesday, November 23, 2015 Debt Elimination Pledges Received $ 118, Debt Elimination Monies Received $ 103, Credit Line Balance $ 135, Please contact treasurer Michael Kouremetis with questions regarding this report. He may be reached at or mkouremetis@tampabay.rr.com.

4 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 5:8-19 Ἀ δελφοί, ὡς τέκνα φωτὸς περιπατεῖτε [ὁ γὰρ καρπὸς τοῦ φωτὸς ἐν πάσῃ ἀγαθωσύνῃ καὶ δικαιοσύνῃ καὶ ἀληθείᾳ] δοκιμάζοντες τί ἐστιν εὐάρεστον τῷ Κυρίῳ καὶ μὴ συγκοινωνεῖτε τοῖς ἔργοις τοῖς ἀκάρποις τοῦ σκότους, μᾶλλον δὲ καὶ ἐλέγχετε, τὰ γὰρ κρυφῇ γινόμενα ὑπ' αὐτῶν αἰσχρόν ἐστιν καὶ λέγειν τὰ δὲ πάντα ἐλεγχόμενα ὑπὸ τοῦ φωτὸς φανεροῦται πᾶν γὰρ τὸ φανερούμενον φῶς ἐστι. Διὸ λέγει Εγειρε, ὁ καθεύδων, καὶ ἀνάστα ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν, καὶ ἐπιφαύσει σοι ὁ Χριστός. Βλέπετε οὖν ἀκριβῶς πῶς περιπατεῖτε, μὴ ὡς ἄσοφοι ἀλλ' ὡς σοφοί, ἐξαγοραζόμενοι τὸν καιρόν, ὅτι αἱ ἡμέραι πονηραί εἰσι. Διὰ τοῦτο μὴ γίνεσθε ἄφρονες, ἀλλὰ συνιέντες τί τὸ θέλημα τοῦ Κυρίου. Καὶ μὴ μεθύσκεσθε οἴνῳ, ἐν ᾧ ἐστιν ἀσωτία, ἀλλὰ πληροῦσθε ἐν Πνεύματι, λαλοῦντες ἑαυτοῖς ψαλμοῖς καὶ ὕμνοις καὶ ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς, ᾄδοντες καὶ ψάλλοντες τῇ καρδίᾳ ὑμῶν τῷ Κυρίῳ. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Kατὰ Λουκᾶν ιηʹ Τ ῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ πειράζων αὐτὸν καὶ λέγων Διδάσκαλε ἀγαθέ, τί ποιήσας ζωὴν αἰώνιον κληρονομήσω; εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς Τί με λέγεις ἀγαθόν; οὐδεὶς ἀγαθὸς εἰ μὴ εἷς, ὁ Θεός. τὰς ἐντολὰς οἶδας μὴ μοιχεύσῃς, μὴ φονεύσῃς, μὴ κλέψῃς, μὴ ψευδομαρτυρήσῃς, τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου καὶ τὴν μητέρα σου. ὁ δὲ εἶπε Ταῦτα πάντα ἐφυλαξάμην ἐκ νεότητός μου. ἀκούσας δὲ ταῦτα ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ Ἔτι ἕν σοι λείπει πάντα ὅσα ἔχεις πώλησον καὶ διάδος πτωχοῖς, καὶ ἕξεις θησαυρὸν ἐν οὐρανῷ, καὶ δεῦρο ἀκολούθει μοι. ὁ δὲ ἀκούσας ταῦτα περίλυπος ἐγένετο ἦν γὰρ πλούσιος σφόδρα. Ἰδὼν δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ Ἰησοῦς περίλυπον γενόμενον εἶπε Πῶς δυσκόλως οἱ τὰ χρήματα ἔχοντες εἰσελεύσονται εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ! εὐκοπώτερον γάρ ἐστι κάμηλον διὰ τρυμαλιᾶς ραφίδος εἰσελθεῖν ἢ πλούσιον εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰσελθεῖν. εἶπον δὲ οἱ ἀκούσαντες Καὶ τίς δύναται σωθῆναι; ὁ δὲ εἶπε Τὰ ἀδύνατα παρὰ ἀνθρώποις δυνατὰ παρὰ τῷ Θεῷ ἐστιν. COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY Mike Kouremetis Nikitas Manias John Stamas Chris Palaidis Irene Karavokiros Themis Fountotos- Tezza Maria Klonaris

5 EPISTLE Ephesians 5:8-19 B rethren, walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light." Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart. GOSPEL Luke 18:18-27 A t that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." WEDNESDAY SERVICES IN EFFECT Please join us every Wednesday for our weekly evening service at 6:00 pm. EVERY 1st WEDNESDAY: Agiasmos EVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY: Paraklesis to St. Nicholas EVERY 3rd WEDNESDAY: Paraklesis to Theotokos EVERY 4th WEDNESDAY: Holy Unction

6 Variable Sunday Liturgy Hymns Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων, καὶ στρατιωτῶν φυλασσόντων τὸ ἄχραντόν σου Σῶμα, ἀνέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὴν ζωήν διὰ τοῦτο αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν ἐβόων σοι ζωοδότα. Δόξα τῇ Ἀναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τῇ βασιλείᾳ σου, δόξα τῇ οἰκονομίᾳ σου, μόνε φιλάνθρωπε. Του Ναού Κανόνα πίστεως και εικόνα πραότητος, εγκρατείας διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξέ σε τη ποίμνη σου, η των πραγμάτων αλήθεια δια τούτο εκτήσω τη ταπεινώσει τα υψηλά, τη πτωχεία τα πλούσια, Πάτερ Ιεράρχα Νικόλαε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τω Θεώ, σωθήναι τας ψυχάς ημών. Κοντάκιον Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον, τὸν προαιώνιον Λόγον, ἐν Σπηλαίῳ ἔρχεται, ἀποτεκεῖν ἀπορρήτως. Χόρευε ἡ οἰκουμένη ἀκουτισθεῖσα, δόξασον μετὰ Ἀγγέλων καὶ τῶν Ποιμένων, βουληθέντα ἐποφθῆναι, Παιδίον νέον, τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων Θεόν. Resurrectional Apolytikion The stone had been secured with a seal by the Judeans, and a guard of soldiers was watching Your immaculate body. You rose on the third day, O Lord and Savior, granting life unto the world. And therefore the powers of heaven cried to You, O Life-giver: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; glory to Your kingdom; glory to Your dispensation, only One who loves mankind. Apolytikion of St. Nicholas As rule of the faith and picture of gentleness, and teacher of temperance you were exhibited to your flock, by the truth of the evidence, Thus you acquired the lofty through humility, abundance through poverty. Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, that our souls may be saved. Kontakion On this day the Virgin Maid goes to the grotto to give birth to the pre-eternal Word in an ineffable manner. Dance for joy, all the inhabited earth, on hearing. Glorify along with Angels and with the shepherds Him who willed that He appear as a newborn Child, the pre-eternal God.

7 SAINT BARBARA THE GREAT MARTYR St Barbara was the daughter of a rich idolater, Dioscorus. When she came of age, she was enlightened in her pure heart and secretly believed in the Holy Trinity. About this time, Dioscorus began building a bathhouse; before it was finished he was required to go away, 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 bathhouse, leaving the saving sign cut as deeply into the marble as if it had been done with an iron. 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, he tortured Barbara inhumanely, and after subjecting her to many sufferings he beheaded her with his own hands, in the year 290. Η ΑΓΙΑ ΒΑΡΒΑΡΑ Η ΜΕΓΑΛΟΜΑΡΤΥΣ Ο πατέρας της ονομαζόταν Διόσκορος και ήταν πλούσιος ειδωλολάτρης. Μοναχοκόρη η Βαρβάρα, διακρινόταν για την ομορφιά, την ευφυΐα και σωφροσύνη της. Στη χριστιανική πίστη κατήχησε και είλκυσε τη Βαρβάρα μια ευσεβής χριστιανή γυναίκα. Όταν ο Διόσκορος έμαθε ότι η κόρη του είναι χριστιανή, την παρέδωσε στον ηγεμόνα Μαρκιανό. Αυτός, αφού στην αρχή δεν κατόρθωσε με δελεαστικούς τρόπους να μεταβάλει την πίστη της, διέταξε και τη μαστίγωσαν ανελέητα. Κατόπιν τη φυλάκισε, αλλά μέσα εκεί ο Θεός θεράπευσε τις πληγές της Βαρβάρας και ενίσχυσε το θάρρος της. Τότε ο ηγεμόνας θέλησε να τη διαπομπεύσει δημόσια γυμνή. Αλλά ενώ έβγαζαν τα ρούχα της, άλλα, ωραιότερα εμφανίζονταν στο σώμα της. Ο ηγεμόνας βλέποντας το θαύμα, διέταξε να αποκεφαλισθεί. Χωρίς καθυστέρηση, ο ίδιος ο πατέρας της την αποκεφάλισε. Ο ΑΓΙΟΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ ΑΡΧΙΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΜΥΡΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΛΥΚΙΑΣ, Ο ΘΑΥΜΑΤΟΥΡΓΟΣ Γεννήθηκε τον 3ο αιώνα μ.χ. στα Πάταρα της Λυκίας, από γονείς ευσεβείς και πλουσίους. Όμως, σε Saints and Feasts νεαρή ηλικία έμεινε ορφανός και κληρονόμος μιας μεγάλης περιουσίας. Αλλά ο Νικόλαος, εμπνεόμενος από φιλάνθρωπα συναισθήματα, διέθετε την περιουσία του για να ανακουφίζει άπορα, ορφανά, φτωχούς, χήρες, στενοχωρημένους οικογενειάρχες. Ένας μάλιστα, θα διέφθειρε τις τρεις κόρες του, προκειμένου να εξασφαλίσει χρήματα. Όταν το έμαθε αυτό ο Νικόλαος, μυστικά εξασφάλισε την προίκα των κοριτσιών, αφήνοντας 100 χρυσά φλουριά στην κάθε μία. Έτσι, οι τρεις κόρες αποκαταστάθηκαν και γλίτωσαν από βέβαιη διαφθορά. Έπειτα, μετά από ταξίδι στην Ιερουσαλήμ, χειροτονήθηκε Ιερέας στα Πάταρα. Και όταν απεβίωσε ο τότε Αρχιεπίσκοπος Μύρων της Λυκίας, οι επίσκοποι, δια θεϊκής αποκαλύψεως, έκαναν Αρχιεπίσκοπο το Νικόλαο. Από τη νέα του θέση, επεξέτεινε τους αγώνες του για την προστασία των φτωχών και των απόρων. Έκανε πολλά θαύματα και ήταν σημαντική η συμμετοχή του στην Α' Οικουμενική Σύνοδο. Πέθανε ειρηνικά το έτος 330 μ.χ. ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he withdrew to devote himself to prayer. He later 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. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, 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. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and the 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 travelers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time. He reposed in 330.

8 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED (As of November 23, 2015) The St Nicholas Community would like to thank all those who have already made their pledge to help eliminate our debt. If you haven t yet, please let our Lord guide you to your donation. Though $1,000 is the target amount, no amount is too small or too large. If you are unable to help, we welcome your prayers and moral support. Metropolitan Nikitas & Lulias, John Rev Fr James & Presvytera Vasiliki Rousakis Rev Fr Sampson & Prevytera Mallory Kasapakis Abare, Irene Alahouzos, Chris Alesafis, Michael & Kathy Andriotis, George Andropoulos, DeRose (In memory of Alexander Kaloudis) Angeliadis, Gregory & Maria Apostolides, Ipatia Arfaras, Duchess Archangel Michael Shrine Assimack, Kathleen Bakas, Elizabeth Bangos, William & Manias, Niko Bilirakis, Emmanuel & Maria Bilirakis, Michael & Evelyn Billiris, Anna & George Billiris, Mary Bouchlas, Constantine The Boyiazis Family, in blessed memory of Yvonne Boyiazis Burruss, Mary Chakos, Michael Chrysostomou, Chrysoulla Chrysakis, Chris & Naomi Chrysakis, Emmanuel Chrysakis, Phil & Tiffany Coburn, Kyle & Mary Cosmos, Nancy Cretekos, Mr & Mrs Cuccuro, Ralph & Helen George (In memory of Nick & Frances Cretekos) Curlew Hills Memory Gardens (In memory of Irene Skinitis) Dakakos, Toni Dance Ministry Daskaroulis, Bill & Francine Demos, Kathryn Dobies Funeral Home Ergas, Michael Fatolitis, Evelyn Fernandes, Mr & Mrs Robert Georgion, Stephanie (in memory of Georgiou Georgion) Giallourakis, Bill C. Giannas, Mr & Mrs Pericles Ginnis, Nick & Thelma Gombos, Emmanuel Guido, Haroula Harding, Spanos & Tina Harvard, Kally Haskopoulos, John & Denise Haskopoulos, Evangelia Hellenic Benevolent Society Hourdas, Peter Intl Union of Painters Joanow, Sylvia Johnson, William & Sherry Kappas, Dennis Karavokiros, Irene Karavokiros, Pam & Steve Katsaras, Kalliope Katsaras, Renee Katsulos, Theophanis Kavouklis, Dr & Mrs Laz Kavouklis, Ruth Keeter, Kelly Kikis, Eleftheria Kissanis, Anthony & Athanasia Klonaris, Michael & Maria Kokolis, Stella Koukoulakis, Maria Kouremetis, Michael & Terri Kouskoutis, George & Maria Kouskoutis, Michael & Tina Kovach, Stathia Lelekis, John & Calliope Loe, Virginia Mammas, Carmen Manglis, Theofilos & Tula Manias, Evangelia Manias, Kallie (in memory of) Manias, Nicholas & Michelle Manias, Nikitas & Aspasia March 25th Parade Committee Margaritis, Diane Markopulos, Karen Markos, Anastasios & Angeline Mazarakis, Donna Miaoulis, Emmanuel Miaoulis, Nick Mikaleff, Irene Miliotis, John & Bessie Miller, Christopher & Evelyn Monokandilos, Drosso Nelsen, William & Leoni Palaidis, Chris & Geneva Panageotou, Bill Pantelis, Mike & Irene Pantelis, Nick & Sylvia Papadakis, Sandy Patsalides, Harry & Ana Person, Jean Petalas, John Phillips, Pauline Philipson, Susan Pilitsis, Dr. John V. Post, Zenon Pseftelis, Vasilis & Kaliope Psiropoulos, George & Frieda Rigas, Evangeline Rigas, James & Christina Royal Bridge Painting Co. Samarkos, Charles & Anne Saravanos, Anthony & Mary Ann Shoemaker, James & Cathrine Skandaliaris, Anargiros & Lora Smith, E. Victoria Solon, George Spanolios, Peter & Anna St. Nicholas Greek School St. Nicholas Philoptochos Stamas, George Stamas, John & Donna Stephanos, Evelyn & John Stratakis, Peter & Doris Johnsen Sullivan, Stephanie Theofilos, Kathy Theofilos, John Theophilopoulos, Dean & Ellyn Tsambis, Kon/nos & Anna Tsangaris, Charles & Mary Tsataros, Nick & Kathie Tsoukalas, Eleni Tsoutsanis, Samuell Vazopolos, Steve Vlahakis, Lydia Vouvalis, George Vouvalis, Nicholas Wohl, Bruce Zisimopoulos, Harry & Helen

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10 If we have the faith to dive in head-first. Our Epiphany celebration draws attention from around the world. But at the root of this holy day is a baptism. In baptism, submergence in water represents death to the old ways of sin, and what follows is a resurrection a rebirth to a new life in Christ. While Orthodox Christians are baptized only once, as a community we commemorate Christ s baptism every year. What better time to renew your life in Christ? What better way than through stewardship? We are stewards of the first catch.

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14 OUR PRIESTS ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU Fr. James Rousakis ( , and Fr. S a m p s o n K a s a p a k i s ( , f r k a s a p a k - is@stnicholastarpon.org) are here to serve you. Please call, text or e- mail them for any spiritual needs. Kindly do not use the priests social media sites (e.g. Facebook), as your message might be inadvertently overlooked. To schedule sacraments, or call Fr. James. Ο Πατήρ Δημήτριος και ο Πατήρ Σαμψών είναι καθημερινά στην διάθεσή σας. Παρακαλούμε να τους καλείτε στα κινητά τους τηλέφωνα για πνευματικές ανάγκες. ST NICHOLAS KITCHEN St Nicholas Kitchen is an outreach ministry which provides a hot meal and fellowship to those in need. Volunteers for cooking, serving meals and cleanup between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm - along with monetary donations for the purchase of food - are welcome and needed. Remember the book of Matthew 25:35-36:...For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. Your assistance helps feed approximately 100 people every Monday. Thank you for your support. Please call Chris Palaidis at for further information. LET US HOST YOUR NEXT PARTY Reserve Father Tryfon Hall or the Community Center for 2015 corporate holiday parties or your next event through Visit the hall rental website at or call the church office at MEMORIAL WHEAT / KOLLYVA Kollyva for memorials (μνημόσυνα) may be ordered through: Antonia Korfias ( ) Irene Koutelas ( ) Evangelia Stavropoulos ( ) Contact info for these preparers is provided as a service to parishioners and does not imply endorsement. Kindly be reminded that all memorial services, as well as artoklasies, must be scheduled with the parish office by calling Soultana at

15 ST. NICHOLAS DANCE MINISTRY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZZAR LOTS OF VENDORS to help with your Christmas list ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR THE CHILDREN December 13th ROAD TO HDF FUNDRAISER What is HDF: Hellenism promoted and developed through our parishioners throughout the Atlanta Metropolis, the Hellenic Dance Festival (HDF) was organized on January 14, The purpose of this event is to bring together Orthodox families through dance, music and fellowship to perpetuate our Hellenic Orthodox traditions. LIGHT BREAKFAST AND BAKE SALE SPECIAL GUEST SANTA FR. TRYFON HALL DECEMBER 13TH CONTACT KIKI KONTODIAKOS to be one of our vendors

16 Calling all St. Nicholas College Students!!! Apply for a Sophia G. Colovos Scholarship through St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Spring Session 2016 Deadline 1/19/16 All forms are on print out or pick up packet from Parish office and return by deadline above. Remember to fill out 2015 and 2016 St. Nicholas Stewardship Card! It s easy to do! Please review checklist below for required documents: Current scholarship application Application must be completed in full. You may attach any additional comments that explain your special circumstances to the Trustee of the Colovos Scholarship Fund. Academic transcript of the previous semester Minimum GPA is 3.0 Recent high school graduates should provide their high school transcript. For college students, an online print-out of final grades is usually acceptable. Proof of class registration for the upcoming semester Must be full time student: 12 credit minimum (with the exception of Summer session.) If your program is full time but less than 12 credits, provide explanation and proof. Parent s current Personal Tax Return Your current Personal Tax Return (if applicable) You must be a Steward/Active member of the Church for a continuous two (2) year period immediately prior to the application for a scholarship from the Fund. Applicants 18 years old or older need to be stewards in their own name even if a dependent living at home. For any questions, please contact Education, Culture & Youth Diakonia Committee Chair Karen kkouslp@gmail.com, or you may contact the St. Nicholas Cathedral

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20 Sunday Church School News November th Class 10:30-11:15 TOY DRIVE Donate a new, unwrapped toy and make a difference in a child s life this Christmas! Accepting donations: Today through December 13 Drop off boxes located in all classrooms STRATEGIC PLAN The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta (which has jurisdiction over all Parishes and faithful in the eight Southeastern States) is pursuing a methodical and comprehensive strategic planning process. Under the visionary leadership of His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios, a dedicated group of over 60 faithful from throughout the Southeast have been working diligently since Spring 2014 to develop and determine a Statement of Why, Strengths / Weaknesses / Opportunities / Threats, Core Values, Mission, Vision, Strategic Areas of Focus (Task Forces) and Strategic SMART Goals. For more information, please visit the Strategic Plan website at atlstrategicplan.org or contact Irene Karavokiros (Parish Champion, Strategic Plan Representative) at fsouena@gmail.com.

21 Add one to your gift list! ST. NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL ORNAMENT SERIES St. Nicholas Cathedral Epiphany Epiphany Diver These beautiful ornaments are 24k-gold-plate etched on brass $20 each Available at the Cathedral Office, 17 E. Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs FL Tel (727) FACILITY USAGE PROCEDURE To all St Nicholas ministries and affiliated organizations: To request a facility for meetings, practice, etc., please fill out a Facility Request Form. In order to request a facility for an event, such as a dance, reception, dinner, etc., a Hall Rental Contract and Floor Plan must be completed ahead of time. All forms can be provided by the Parish Office. Please call us at if you have any questions about this new procedure. We appreciate your cooperation! EPIPHANY SUBMISSION DEADLINE News and announcements for each Sunday s print version of Epiphany must be ed in.docx ( W o r d ) f o r m a t t o S o u l t a n a a t Soultana@stnicholastarpon.org by the close of business on the preceding Monday.

22 ST NICHOLAS PHILOPTOCHOS Monday: 9:00-10:00 am; Wed-Thu: 10:00 am - noon Mission Statement To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need to help of the Church through funds raising efforts. Social Services Report January 2015 to October 2015 A total of $9,165 was distributed to those in need. If in need of assistance with utility bills, rent, mortgage or food, contact our office. All information is held confidential. Volunteers Needed Have time on your hands and don t know what to do? We have the answer! Help us keep our office open every day of the week. Call us, leave your name and phone number and we will get back to you. If you know of someone that is in the hospital or nursing home and would like our ladies to visit them please call us their name and where they are located. Upcoming Events Dec. 5 th St. Nicholas Vespers Dec. 6 th Coffee Hour Dec. 10 th Christmas Party (Fr Tryfon Hall) Jan. 6 th Epiphany (Pastry Booth) Jan. 20 th General Meeting 7 p.m. Thank you to Priscilla Liounakos for offering a Christmas Wreath decorating demonstration after the general meeting on November 18! St Nicholas Philoptochos, 18 Hibiscus St (directly behind St. Nicholas Cathedral) Mailing address: P.O. Box 2043, Tarpon Springs, FL Tel:

23 SAINT NICHOLAS BOOKSTORE Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Wednesdays : 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - noon The perfect place to purchase meaningful Christmas gifts while supporting our Cathedral. Beautiful ornaments and Christmas cards are available during the holiday season. We also have a large selection of books on Orthodoxy, Bibles, icons, CDs, DVDs, and much more. If you have not been to the bookstore lately, come and see what is new! for all ages. The Bible for Young People $20.00 Beautifully illustrated, the sacred stories of the Bible are told in a fascinating manner. A large selection of other children s books and activities is available Nativity Lenten Cookbooks $ $24.00 A large selection of Lenten cookbooks is available to prepare meals during the Nativity Fast. Cookbooks make great Christmas gifts for YiaYia, Pappou, and your other favorite cooks. Christmas Cards $ $5.00 Beautiful Christmas cards are available during the Nativity season. Thank-you cards, Baptismal, wedding, St. Nicholas, and many other Orthodox greeting cards are available at $1.00 each. Hand-made greeting cards from the monasteries are also available from $3.00 to $5.00 each. Christmas Tree Ornaments $ $18.00 Decorate your tree with one of our beautiful Orthodox ornaments. Olive wood Nativity ornaments, angels, oval and star-shaped framed Virgin and Child ornaments, and much more. Orthodox ornaments also make great stocking stuffers! Gift Certificates Can t decide between our hundreds of gift items? Gift certificates are available in any amount and never expire!

24 SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 17 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL Tel: Fax: CATHEDRAL OPEN FOR PRAYER: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Fr. James Rousakis, Acting Dean & Vicar Fr. Sampson Kasapakis, Assistant Priest Nikitas Manias, Council President Maria Angeliadis, Office Manager Soultana Kalligas, Administrative Assistant PARISH MINISTRIES & DEPARTMENTS ALTAR SERVERS Jerry Theophilopoulos BOOKSTORE Vasilis Panageotou BOY SCOUTS Theodora Genduso & Antonio Genduso CHANTERS Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis & Anthony Hatzidakis CHOIR, 1 st LITURGY Katie Faklis CHOIR, 2 nd LITURGY DeRose Andropoulos DANCE MINISTRY Maria Kouskoutis & Eva Athanasatos EDUCATION, CULTURE & YOUTH Karen Markopulos EPIPHANY COMMITTEE Emmanuel Gombos & Johanna Kossifidis G.O.Y.A. (9-12 grade) Theodora Kampouraki & Emmanuel Gombos & Penny Lambrianos GREEK AFTERNOON SCHOOL Chris Palaidis HOPE (K-2 gr.) & JOY (3-6 gr.) JR G.O.Y.A. (6-8 grade) Maria Angeliadis PHILOPTOCHOS Tina Chagaris PRESCHOOL Jessica Gorman STEWARDSHIP Charles Samarkos SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL Galatiani Leadbetter YOUNG ADULT LEAGUE (Y.A.L.) -- Fr Sampson Kasapakis WEBSITE Mick Geary ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIETIES AHEPA James Miller SONS OF PERICLES Jimmy Makris DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE Margo Filley ATHENIAN SOCIETY Helen Kariofilis CHIOS SOCIETY Chrysanthi Psoras CRETAN SOCIETY Angelo Sakis HALKI SOCIETY Michele Manousos HELLENIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Emmanuel Ioannidis KALYMNIAN SOCIETY Nikolas Sazalis LACONIAN SOCIETY Theodore Tsafatinos PANCYPRIAN SOCIETY Angela Georgiadis PROMETHEAS SOCIETY Effie Vassiliou SYMIAN SOCIETY Michael Faklis