Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, November 1, 2015

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1 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, November 1, 2015 COSMAS & DAMIAN, THE HOLY UNMERCENARIES OF ASIA, NOVEMBER 1

2 NOVEMBER 2-8 SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES Monday Δευτέρα NOV. 2 OFFICE, M-F, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm BOOKSTORE, M-F, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Dance Ministry, 4:00 pm, Community Center Tuesday Τρίτη NOV. 3 Boy Scouts, 7:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Wednesday Τετάρτη NOV. 4 Agiasmos, 6:00 pm Greek School, 4:30 pm GOYA Basketball Practice, 6:00 pm, Gym Thursday Πέμπτη NOV. 5 Greek School, 4:30 pm Choir Practice, 6:30 pm, Cathedral Friday Παρασκευή NOV. 6 Saturday Σάββατο NOV. 7 Sunday Κυριακή NOV. 8 Archangel Michael Great Vespers / Μέγας Εσπερινός, 7:00 pm, Archangel Michael Shrine Archangel Michael Feast Day Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am, St Nicholas Cathedral Liturgy / Λειτουργία 9:15 am, Καθ. Ναός Αγ. Νικολάου Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am, Archangel Michael Shrine Liturgy / Λειτουργία 9:15 am, Παρεκκλήσιον Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ Philoptochos Dazzling Rummage Sale, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

3 TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES MEMORIALS 1ST DIVINE LITURGY 40-day: Ioannis Alexander, Ioannis Kolpos 6-year: Triandafillia Himonetos 75-year: Υπέρ ηρωικώς πεσόντων ΙΙ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου / For the fallen heroes of World War II MEMORIALS 1-year: 6-year: 11-year: 36-year: 2ND DIVINE LITURGY Georgia Walters Maria Kyra Psili Koulianos Faneromeni Tsangaris John Tsangaris TRISAGION + Joseph Zoumadaki + Eleni Zoumadaki + Ioannis Zumas + Nicholas Zumas + Ioannis George Zumas + Michael N. Athas + Nicholas Athas DEBT ELIMINATION CAMPAIGN Campaign Status as of Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Debt Elimination Pledges Received $ 109, Debt Elimination Monies Received $ 94, Credit Line Balance $ 146, Please contact treasurer Michael Kouremetis with questions regarding this report. He may be reached at or mkouremetis@tampabay.rr.com.

4 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Αʹ Κορινθίους 12:27-31; 13:1-8 Ἀ δελφοί, ὑμεῖς δέ ἐστε σῶμα Χριστοῦ, καὶ μέλη ἐκ μέρους. Καὶ οὓς μὲν ἔθετο ὁ θεὸς ἐν τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ πρῶτον ἀποστόλους, δεύτερον προφήτας, τρίτον διδασκάλους, ἔπειτα δυνάμεις, εἶτα χαρίσματα ἰαμάτων, ἀντιλήψεις, κυβερνήσεις, γένη γλωσσῶν. Μὴ πάντες ἀπόστολοι; Μὴ πάντες προφῆται; Μὴ πάντες διδάσκαλοι; Μὴ πάντες δυνάμεις; Μὴ πάντες χαρίσματα ἔχουσιν ἰαμάτων; Μὴ πάντες γλώσσαις λαλοῦσιν; Μὴ πάντες διερμηνεύουσιν; Ζηλοῦτε δὲ τὰ χαρίσματα τὰ κρείττονα. Καὶ ἔτι καθʼ ὑπερβολὴν ὁδὸν ὑμῖν δείκνυμι. Ἐὰν ταῖς γλώσσαις τῶν ἀνθρώπων λαλῶ καὶ τῶν ἀγγέλων, ἀγάπην δὲ μὴ ἔχω, γέγονα χαλκὸς ἠχῶν ἢ κύμβαλον ἀλαλάζον. Καὶ ἐὰν ἔχω προφητείαν, καὶ εἰδῶ τὰ μυστήρια πάντα καὶ πᾶσαν τὴν γνῶσιν, καὶ ἐὰν ἔχω πᾶσαν τὴν πίστιν, ὥστε ὄρη μεθιστάνειν, ἀγάπην δὲ μὴ ἔχω, οὐθέν εἰμι. Καὶ ἐὰν ψωμίσω πάντα τὰ ὑπάρχοντά μου, καὶ ἐὰν παραδῶ τὸ σῶμά μου ἵνα καυθήσωμαι, ἀγάπην δὲ μὴ ἔχω, οὐδὲν ὠφελοῦμαι. Ἡ ἀγάπη μακροθυμεῖ, χρηστεύεται ἡ ἀγάπη οὐ ζηλοῖ ἡ ἀγάπη οὐ περπερεύεται, οὐ φυσιοῦται, οὐκ ἀσχημονεῖ, οὐ ζητεῖ τὰ ἑαυτῆς, οὐ παροξύνεται, οὐ λογίζεται τὸ κακόν, οὐ χαίρει ἐπὶ τῇ ἀδικίᾳ, συγχαίρει δὲ τῇ ἀληθείᾳ, πάντα στέγει, πάντα πιστεύει, πάντα ἐλπίζει, πάντα ὑπομένει. Ἡ ἀγάπη οὐδέποτε ἐκπίπτει εἴτε δὲ προφητεῖαι, καταργηθήσονται εἴτε γλῶσσαι, παύσονται εἴτε γνῶσις, καταργηθήσεται. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Kατὰ Λουκᾶν ιϛʹ Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Ἄνθρωπός τις ἦν πλούσιος, καὶ ἐνεδιδύσκετο πορφύραν καὶ βύσσον εὐφραινόμενος καθ' ἡμέραν λαμπρῶς. Πτωχὸς δέ τις ἦν ὀνόματι Λάζαρος, ὃς ἐβέβλητο πρὸς τὸν πυλῶνα αὐτοῦ ἡλκωμένος καὶ ἐπιθυμῶν χορτασθῆναι ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τοῦ πλουσίου ἀλλὰ καὶ οἱ κύνες ἐρχόμενοι ἐπέλειχον τὰ ἕλκη αὐτοῦ. ἐγένετο δὲ ἀποθανεῖν τὸν πτωχὸν καὶ ἀπενεχθῆναι αὐτὸν ὑπὸ τῶν ἀγγέλων εἰς τὸν κόλπον Ἀβραάμ ἀπέθανε δὲ καὶ ὁ πλούσιος καὶ ἐτάφη. καὶ ἐν τῷ ᾅδῃ ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ, ὑπάρχων ἐν βασάνοις, ὁρᾷ Ἀβραὰμ ἀπὸ μακρόθεν καὶ Λάζαρον ἐν τοῖς κόλποις αὐτοῦ. καὶ αὐτὸς φωνήσας εἶπε πάτερ Ἀβραάμ, ἐλέησόν με καὶ πέμψον Λάζαρον ἵνα βάψῃ τὸ ἄκρον τοῦ δακτύλου αὐτοῦ ὕδατος καὶ καταψύξῃ τὴν γλῶσσάν μου, ὅτι ὀδυνῶμαι ἐν τῇ φλογὶ ταύτῃ. εἶπε δὲ Ἀβραάμ τέκνον, μνήσθητι ὅτι ἀπέλαβες σὺ τὰ ἀγαθά σου ἐν τῇ ζωῇ σου, καὶ Λάζαρος ὁμοίως τὰ κακά νῦν δὲ ὧδε παρακαλεῖται, σὺ δὲ ὀδυνᾶσαι καὶ ἐπὶ πᾶσι τούτοις μεταξὺ ἡμῶν καὶ ὑμῶν χάσμα μέγα ἐστήρικται, ὅπως οἱ θέλοντες διαβῆναι ἔνθεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς μὴ δύνωνται, μηδὲ οἱ ἐκεῖθεν πρὸς ἡμᾶς διαπερῶσιν. εἶπε δέ ἐρωτῶ οὖν σε, πάτερ, ἵνα πέμψῃς αὐτὸν εἰς τὸν οἶκον τοῦ πατρός μου ἔχω γὰρ πέντε ἀδελφούς ὅπως διαμαρτύρηται αὐτοῖς, ἵνα μὴ καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔλθωσιν εἰς τὸν τόπον τοῦτον τῆς βασάνου. λέγει αὐτῷ Ἀβραάμ ἔχουσι Μωϋσέα καὶ τοὺς προφήτας ἀκουσάτωσαν αὐτῶν. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν οὐχί, πάτερ Ἀβραάμ, ἀλλ' ἐάν τις ἀπὸ νεκρῶν πορευθῇ πρὸς αὐτοὺς, μετανοήσουσιν. Εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ εἰ Μωϋσέως καὶ τῶν προφητῶν οὐκ ἀκούουσιν, οὐδὲ ἐάν τις ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῇ πεισθήσονται. COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY Mike Kouremetis Nikitas Manias John Stamas Chris Palaidis Irene Karavokiros Maria Klonaris Themis Fountotos- Tezza

5 EPISTLE I Corinthians 2:16-20 B rethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, speakers in various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. GOSPEL Luke 16:19-31 T he Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.' ". 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 Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ. Τῶν Ἁγίων Ἅγιοι Ἀνάργυροι καὶ θαυματουργοί, ἐπισκέψασθε τὰς ἀσθενείας ἡμῶν, δωρεὰν ἐλάβετε, δωρεὰν δότε ἡμῖν. 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 Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία, πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε, μὴ παρίδῃς, ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε. Resurrectional Apolytikion Let us worship the Word who is unoriginate with the Father and the Spirit, and from a Virgin was born for our salvation, O believers, and let us sing His praise. For in His goodness He was pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to undergo death, and to raise up those who had died, by His glorious Resurrection. For the Saints Holy Unmercenaries and Wonder-workers, visit our infirmities. Freely you received; freely give to us. 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 O Protection of Christians unshamable, mediation with the Creator immovable, we sinners beg you, do not despise the voices of our prayers, but anticipate, since you are good, and swiftly come unto our aid as we cry out to you with faith: Hurry to intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who defend now and ever those who honor you.

7 COSMAS & DAMIAN THE HOLY UNMERCENARIES OF ASIA, & THEIR MOTHER THEODOTA These Saints were from Asia Minor. After the death of their father, their Christ-loving mother Theodota reared them in piety and in all manner of virtue, and had them instructed in every science, especially that of medicine. This became their vocation, and they went about healing every illness and malady, bestowing healing freely on both men and beasts alike; because of this, they are called "Unmercenaries." And thus, having completed the course of their life, they reposed in peace. ΆΓΙΟΙ ΚΟΣΜΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΔΑΜΙΑΝΟΣ ΟΙ ΑΝΑΡΓΥΡΟΙ ΚΑΙ ΘΑΥΜΑΤΟΥΡΓΟΙ Οι Άγιοι Κοσμάς και Δαμιανός κατάγονταν από την Ασία. Όταν η μητέρα τους Θεοδότη έμεινε χήρα, αφιέρωσε κάθε προσπάθεια της στη χριστιανική ανατροφή των δυο παιδιών της. Τους δύο αδελφούς διέκρινε μεγάλη ευφυΐα και επιμέλεια, γι' αυτό και σπούδασαν πολλές επιστήμες. Ιδιαίτερα επιδόθηκαν στην ιατρική επιστήμη, την οποία εξασκούσαν σαν διακονία φιλανθρωπίας προς τον πλησίον. Θεράπευαν τις ασθένειες των ανθρώπων, και ιδιαίτερα των φτωχών, χωρίς να παίρνουν χρήματα, γι' αυτό και ονομάστηκαν Ανάργυροι. Πολλοί ασθενείς που θεραπεύθηκαν ήθελαν να τους ευχαριστήσουν. Αλλά αυτοί απαντούσαν με τον ορθό λόγο της Αγίας Γραφής: «Ἡ εὐλογία καὶ ἡ δόξα καὶ ἡ σοφία καὶ ἡ εὐχαριστία καὶ ἡ τιμὴ καὶ ἡ δύναμις καὶ ἡ ἰσχὺς τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων» (Αποκάλυψη Ιωάννου, ζ' 12). Δηλαδή, όλος ο ύμνος και η δόξα και η σοφία και η ευχαριστία και η τιμή και η δύναμη και η ισχύς, ανήκει στο Θεό μας, στους αιώνες των αιώνων. Έτσι ταπεινά αφού διακόνησαν σε όλη τους τη ζωή τον πλησίον, πέθαναν ειρηνικά και ετάφησαν στην τοποθεσία Φερεμά. DAVID THE RIGHTEOUS OF EVIA Saint David of Euboea was the abbot of Theotokos Varnakova monastery ( ) and later he left for Rovies, North Evia. When little David was Saints and Feasts three years old, one evening he saw St John the Baptist in a vision. St John took his hand and they went together to a chapel dedicated to his memory. There, the saint went into his icon, while the child got down on his knees in front of it. David s parents, were looking for him for six days and nights. On the sixth day, David s father went with some villagers to that chapel to serve the Vespers and pray to the Saint for his child. When they arrived, they were surprised to see little David on his knees in front of the icon of St John. His face was glowing with a celestial light. They then all understood that this child was not like the other children. He became one of the enlightened teachers of the Nation, offering much in the education of the enslaved Greeks, and at the same time a Saint of the Church, is credited with many miracles. His fragrant relics are kept in the Catholicon of the monastery in Rovies, as well as the censer and stole. ΟΣΙΟΣ ΔΑΒΙΔ ΠΟΥ ΑΣΚΗΤΕΥΕ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΥΒΟΙΑ Ο Όσιος Δαβίδ καταγόταν από το χωριό Γαρδινίτζα, που βρισκόταν κοντά στο Ταλάντιο, απέναντι από την Εύβοια. Έζησε περί το 1519 μ.χ. Ο πατέρας του ήταν ιερέας. Από μικρός ο Όσιος έδειξε εξαίσια μορφή και έμαθε άριστα τα Ιερά γράμματα. Σε ηλικία 15 ετών υποτάχθηκε σ' έναν άγιο γέροντα, τον Ακάκιο, που τον εκπαίδευσε στις αρετές της μοναχικής πολιτείας και από τότε ο όσιος Δαβίδ κάνει μια φοβερή, σύμφωνα με τον βιογράφο του, πνευματική πορεία, διδάσκοντας την έμπρακτη αρετή και κάνοντας διάφορα θαύματα. Προείδε τον θάνατο του και απεβίωσε ειρηνικά και με μεγάλη αγιότητα την 1η Νοεμβρίου. Μονή του Όσιου Δαβίδ υπάρχει στις Ροβιές Ευβοίας.

8 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED (As of October 28, 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 Fr. James & Presvytera Vasiliki Rousakis 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 Chakos, Michael Chrysostomou, Chrysoulla Chrysakis, Chris & Naomi Chrysakis, Emmanuel Chrysakis, Phil & Tiffany Coburn, Kyle & Mary Cosmos, Nancy Cretekos, Mr & Mrs George (In memory of Nick & Frances Cretekos) Curlew Hills Memory Gardens (In memory of Irene Skinitis) Dakakos, Toni Daskaroulis, Bill & Francine 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 Harding, Spanos & Tina Harvard, Kally Haskkopoulos, 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 Katsulos, Theophanis Kavouklis, Dr & Mrs Laz Kavouklis, Ruth Keeter, Kelly Kikis, Eleftheria Kissanis, Anthony & Athanasia Klonaris, Michael & Maria Koukoulakis, Maria Kouremetis, Michael & Terri Kouskoutis, George & Maria Kouskoutis, Michael & Tina Kovach, Stathia Ladies Philoptochos Lelekis, John & Calliope Levendia 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 Shoemaker, James & Cathrine Skandaliaris, Anargiros & Lora Smith, E. Victoria Solon, George Spanolios, Peter & Anna St. Nicholas Greek School 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 Zissimopoulos, Harry & Helen

9 GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA 8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY * Tel: (212) Fax: (212) communications@goarch.org November 1, 2015 Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries, Saints Cosmas and Damian When you give a feast invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Luke 14:13-14 To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this feast of the Holy Unmercenaries, Saints Cosmas and Damian, we are reminded by their faithful witness of the priority of serving those in great need, especially the sick, the poor, the elderly, and the orphaned. These two selfless and holy men gave their lives and abilities to helping any who had need of healing and comfort. They were true stewards of the power of Christ and the hope, restoration, and eternal life He offers. Saints Cosmas and Damian affirmed the teachings of our Lord who said, he who humbles himself will be exalted (Luke 14:11). They did not seek great earthly reward or recognition for what they did. In knowing and seeing the mighty and miraculous work of God in healing those in need, they offered glory, honor, and praise to Him. Through compassionate care, artful healing, and miraculous cures, they guided each person into the presence of Christ. Their lives were a constant invitation to others, especially those burdened by the struggles of life, to come to the great feast of love and hope offered to them by God. As Orthodox Christians we are led by the example of the Holy Unmercenaries and called by Christ to go out into the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in that the master s house may be filled (Luke 14:23). As we come together to celebrate the great feast in the Holy Eucharist, we are guided and inspired to go out and invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind (Luke 14:13-14) through service to anyone in need and in loving concern for their well-being and salvation. Through our lives, generosity, and care, and in the healing and renewal found in Christ, we give honor and glory to God. In humility we acknowledge that these great gifts come from above, from the Creator and Sustainer of life. This exaltation of the power of God to heal and to save is the witness of the philanthropic ministries of our beloved Ecumenical Patriarchate. On this feast each year, we recognize this vital work of the faithful in Constantinople by offering our prayers and support for these ministries. Led by our National Ladies Philoptochos Society and local parish chapters, we are asked to give generously to help with the ongoing care of the sick, elderly, and orphans. This support is also essential for the broader humanitarian work of the Ecumenical Patriarchate under the leadership of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Many are suffering and experiencing tremendous needs due to crises in the region. Through the compassionate and humble service offered by Orthodox Christians, the power of fear is being overcome by the power of hope, and real threats to life and well-being are met with grace and faith. Knowing that our gifts and prayers provide strength and resources to our beloved brothers and sisters in Constantinople, let us continue to support this work as we have done so faithfully in previous years; and as we help them may we also continue to offer to anyone in need an invitation to the great feast of love, healing and life. With paternal love in Him, DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America

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12 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. DAZZLING RUMMAGE SALE St Nicholas Philoptochos is sponsoring a Dazzling Rummage Sale on November 7, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Fr Tryfon Hall and we need your help! Please bring the following items to the food pantry on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: dishes, china, crystal, paintings, pottery, lace, kitchenware, trays, clocks, rugs, lamps, toys, costume jewelry, purses and anything interesting or old. Call Irene at with any questions. DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF DR. DIAMANDIS The family of Dr. Diamandis, who was laid to rest on Saturday, October 31, would like to inform you that donations in his memory may be made out to the St Nicholas Ladies Philoptochos Society. May his memory be eternal!

13 MANAGING THE STRESS OF THE HOLIDAYS St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox in Tampa (tel ) is presenting its 10 th annual Adult Advent Retreat, themed The Needful Things: Managing Stress while Still Having Joy on Saturday, November 21 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Cost: $15 per person. Please contact St. John by November 15 to reserve your space. This retreat is open to adults; non-orthodox are welcome as well. ΜΗΝΥΜΑ ΥΦ. ΕΞΩΤΕΡΙΚΩΝ, ΓΙΑΝΝΗ ΑΜΑΝΑΤΙΔΗ, ΓΙΑ ΤΟΝ ΕΟΡΤΑΣΜΟ ΤΗΣ ΕΘΝΙΚΗΣ ΕΠΕΤΕΙΟΥ ΤΗΣ 28 ΗΣ ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ Το «Όχι» της «μικρής» Ελλάδας στον φασισμό και ναζισμό, οι αγώνες και οι θυσίες του λαού μας, έγιναν σύμβολα αυτοθυσίας και ηρωισμού, προκαλώντας τον θαυμασμό ολόκληρου του κόσμου. Στη φετινή ε π έ τ ε ι ο ε π ι κ α ι ρ ο π ο ι ο ύ μ ε τ α μηνύματα του ιστορικού «Όχι». Παρά την εξαιρετικά δύσκολη οικονομικά συγκυρία που βιώνουμε, μπορούμε να αποκτήσουμε ξανά αυτοπεποίθηση και ελπίδα, για να ξαναδώσουμε στην Ελλάδα μας την προοπτική, το κύρος και τη δυναμική που της αξίζουν. Έλληνες και Φιλέλληνες στα πέρατα του κόσμου, ενωμένοι ας προασπιστούμε την πολιστιστική μας κληρονομιά. Ας συνεχίσουμε με συνέπεια, με αξιοπρέπεια, με ενότητα, τον αγώνα μας για την προστασία της Ιστορίας, της Γλώσσας, του Πολιτισμού μας. Ζήτω η 28 η Οκτωβρίου 1940! Ζήτω η Ελλάδα μας! 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

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15 O A NOTE OF THANKS n behalf of the Saint Nicholas Parish Council, I would like to thank all those who worked for the financial success of our 4th Annual Food and Wine Festival; we all cooperated with love and good communication, united in one common goal: maintaining St Nicholas and our Cathedral s good name, as well as our community s traditions. May St Nicholas grace you with good health and strength, and may you also be able to join us for the Epiphany Glendi and Winter Festival on February 26-28, I would like to thank our clergy, the entire Parish Council and the dance groups of St Nicholas, St George and the Cretan Association for their participation. It is crucial to also thank the Ladies Philoptochos Society, as these women are always there to help and to stand by our Cathedral. In addition, the following people deserve special mention: Soultana Kalligas, Jean Person, Maria Rigas, Maria Angeliadis, Niki Sisois, Maria Mailis, Panagiota Karavokiros, Nomiki Tsimouris, Antonia Korfias, Maria Gonatos, Anna Loukataris, Stavroula Kourkoutis, Maria Pantelis, Paraskevi, Evangelia, Tryfonas & Alexandra, Eftychia Hatzileris, Katerina Zaronias, Popi Hatzileris, Georgia Peppas, Anastasios Peppas, Mrs Stamas, Manolis & Anna Ioannidis, Bill Eliades, Marianna Hatzileris, Anna Billiris, George Billiris, Irene Pantelis, Mike Pantelis, Mr & Mrs Stergos, Nikitas Manias, Mrs Assimack, Mrs Bouras, Chrysoulla Chrysostomou, Karen Markopulos, Maria Klonaris, Mike Kouremetis, John Stamas, Chris Alahouzos, Daughters of Penelope, Harry Patsalides, Mr & Mrs Vouvalis, George Dovellos, Tim Klimis, Mike Zaronias, George Zaronias, Eleni Zaronias, St Nicholas GOYA & Youth, Culinary School, Boy Scouts, Kostas Vlachos, John Sisois, John Brokolakis, Emmanuel Gombos, Kostas Karatzas, Niki Klimis, Gus Tsambis, Pauline Phillips, St Nicholas Bookstore, Litsa Economou, Stavroula Karavokiros, Irene Karavokiros, Maria Frangou, Paul Vasiliou, and so many more whose faces I recognize but whose names elude me. It is also important to thank our sponsors and donors, who made it possible for our costs to be covered: St Nicholas Philoptochos, Antonios & Themis Damalos, Maria & Walt Bowlin, Dionysios Kappas, Olympus Painting, Jerry Theophilopoulos, Kontos Roofing/Construction, Dr Emmanuel Kontos, Royal Bridges / Emmanuel Chrysakis, Gyro King, The Shepherd Center, Peter Makris Accounting, Gus Tsambis Roofing, George Andriotis Law Office, Tarpon Discount Drugs, LC Coatings / Nikitas Manias, Golden Coin Restaurant, Daughters of Penelope, Mr Souvlaki Restaurant, US AmeriBank, Tarpon Marble Inc, Brokolakis Real Estate, Anclote Insurance, Greek Boys, Gulf States Industries Inc, Terry Dragoutsis We are happy to announce that the net profit for this year s festival was $41,000. Thank you again for making this happen! Sincerely, Costas Sisois PC Vice President

16 Sunday Church School News November st Class 10:30-11:15 8th Class 10:30-11:15 15th Class 10:30-11:15 Food Drive Ends 22nd Class 10:30-11:15 29th Class 10:30-11:15 Toy Drive Begins Sunday Church School annual Food Drive continues through November 15! St. Nicholas Dance Ministry Monday Practice Schedule Grades 1 & 2: 4:30 5:15 pm Ms Anna & Ms Eva Grades 3, 4, 5: 5:30 6:15 pm Ms Anna & Ms Eva Middle School grades: 6:30 7:30 pm Ms Kiki & Ms Maria HS/College/Adult: 7:30 9:00 pm Ms Anna & Ms Rania *PLEASE BRING CANNED/BOXED FOOD FOR OUR PHILOPTOCHOS Fee is $75 per dancer

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21 THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR PARISH COUNCIL? This year s elections for Parish Council will be held after Divine Liturgy on December 13 at Fr. Tryfon Hall. Applications must be submitted by the conclusion of the Fall General Assembly on Sunday, November 15. Current stewards of St Nicholas Cathedral may contact members of the Election Committee to request their application & instructions. Alternatively, they may contact the parish office.

22 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.

23 PLEASE SUPPORT SAINT NICHOLAS BOOKSTORE Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - noon Our bookstore has a large selection of books on Orthodoxy and saints as well as Bibles, cookbooks, icons, CDs, DVDs, greeting cards, bracelets and necklaces, and many more items. The Orthodox Study Bible $37.00 Delve into the riches of Holy Scripture with commentary from the ancient Christian perspective that speaks to those who seek a deeper experience of the roots of their faith. What Every Orthodox Christian Should Know $10.00 A wonderful synopsis of the history of the Church from the Apostles to the present day and its relationship to the Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches, the Bible, the Ecumenical Councils, etc. In the Footsteps of St Paul An Academic Symposium $15.00 Our All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch convened a symposium in 2008 in remembrance of the words and loving works of St. Paul. This volume will be a source of information and illumination to those who wish to expand their understanding of the beginnings of Christianity, the Gospel, and the early Church. Divine Liturgy Hymnal $18.00 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness. Come into his presence with singing! Psalm 100: 1-2; Participate in the Divine Liturgy and sing unison praises to God with this hymnal presented in Greek, English, and phonetics. Gift Certificates Can t decide between our hundreds of gift items? Gift certificates are available in any amount and never expire! If you would like to volunteer, please fill out an application at the bookstore, skabookstore@gmail.com or call for more information. All proceeds benefit St Nicholas and the Bookstore Renovation Fund.

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 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 GREEK DANCE Maria Kouskoutis & Eva Athanasatos 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.) 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