Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, February 14, 2016 ST PHILOTHEI OF ATHENS, FEBRUARY 19

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1 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, February 14, 2016 ST PHILOTHEI OF ATHENS, FEBRUARY 19

2 FEBRUARY SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES Monday Δευτέρα FEB. 15 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 FEB. 16 Basketball Ministry, 6:30 pm, Gym Wednesday Τετάρτη FEB. 17 St Theodore Orthros / Όρθρος 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία, 9:15 am Paraklesis to Theotokos 6:00 pm Greek School, 4:30 pm Philoptochos Meeting, 6:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Thursday Πέμπτη FEB. 18 Greek School, 4:30 pm Choir, 6:30 pm, Cathedral Friday Παρασκευή FEB. 19 Saturday Σάββατο FEB. 20 Sunday Κυριακή FEB. 21 Orthros / Όρθρος, 7:30 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία (Ελληνικά) 8:45 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία (English) 10:45 am Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

3 TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES MEMORIALS 40-day: 2-year: FIRST DIVINE LITURGY Constantinos Tsavaris Athanasia Frangkou, Eftihia Olandezos TRISAGIO + Nomikos (Mike) Tsongranis MEMORIALS 6-month: Chris Chrysakis SECOND DIVINE LITURGY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY Anna Billiris Costas Sisois George Dovellos Manolis Ioannidis Karen Markopulos Charles Samarkos Gus Tsambis DEBT ELIMINATION CAMPAIGN Campaign Status as of Tuesday, February 9, 2015 Debt Elimination Pledges Received $ 138, Debt Elimination Monies Received $ 130, Credit Line Balance $ 107, Please contact treasurer Anna Billiris with questions regarding this report. She may be reached at or abilliris@usameribank.com.

4 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Κορινθίους Β 6:16-18; 7:1 Ἀ δελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ Θεὸς ὅτι ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω, καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν Θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει Κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε, κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺςκαὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει Κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰςἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ Θεοῦ. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Kατὰ Ματθαῖον ιεʹ Τ ῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ ἐξῆλθεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἰς τὰ μέρη Τύρου καὶ Σιδῶνος. καὶ ἰδοὺ γυνὴ Χαναναία ἀπὸ τῶν ὁρίων ἐκείνων ἐξελθοῦσα ἐκραύγασεν αὐτῷ λέγουσα Ἐλέησόν με, Κύριε, υἱὲ Δαυῒδ ἡ θυγάτηρ μου κακῶς δαιμονίζεται. ὁ δὲ οὐκ ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῇ λόγον. καὶ προσελθόντες οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἠρώτουν αὐτὸν λέγοντες Ἀπόλυσον αὐτήν, ὅτι κράζει ὄπισθεν ἡμῶν. ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν Οὐκ ἀπεστάλην εἰ μὴ εἰς τὰ πρόβατα τὰ ἀπολωλότα οἴκου Ἰσραήλ. ἡ δὲ ἐλθοῦσα προσεκύνησεν αὐτῷ λέγουσα Κύριε, βοήθει μοι. ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν Οὐκ ἔστι καλὸν λαβεῖν τὸν ἄρτον τῶν τέκνων καὶ βαλεῖν τοῖς κυναρίοις. ἡ δὲ εἶπε Ναί, Κύριε, καὶ γὰρ τὰ κυνάρια ἐσθίει ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τῶν κυρίων αὐτῶν. τότε ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῇ Ὦ γύναι, μεγάλη σου ἡ πίστις! γενηθήτω σοι ὡς θέλεις. καὶ ἰάθη ἡ θυγάτηρ αὐτῆς ἀπὸ τῆς ὥρας ἐκείνης. WEDNESDAY SERVICES 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

5 EPISTLE Corinthians II 6:16-18; 7:1 B rethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God. GOSPEL Matthew 15:21-28 A t that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly. HOLY EUCHARIST (HOLY COMMUNION) Holy Communion is a Sacrament within the Orthodox Church and is only offered to Baptized and/or Chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As you come to receive, please follow the direction of the Parish Council Members, Ushers, and Acolytes. We remind everyone that the Blessed Bread (Antidoron) offered at the end of the Divine Liturgy may be received by all.

6 Variable Sunday Liturgy Hymns Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Τοῦ Ὁσίου Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης καὶ ἐν σώματι ἄγγελος καὶ θαυματουργὸς ἀνεδείχθης θεοφόρε πατὴρ ἡμῶν Αὐξέντιε, νηστείᾳ, ἀγρυπνίᾳ, προσευχῇ, οὐράνια χαρίσματα λαβὼν θεραπεύεις τοὺς νοσοῦντας καὶ τὰς ψυχὰς τῶν πίστει προστρεχόντων σοι. Δόξα τῷ δεδωκότι σοι ἰσχύν, δόξα τῷ σὲ στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τῷ ἐνεργοῦντι διὰ σοῦ πᾶσιν ἰάματα. Τοῦ Ναοῦ 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 When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world. For the Devout Man As a citizen of the desert and an angel incarnate and a wonder-worker you shone forth, O Afxentios, our God-bearing father. Since you received the spiritual gifts by fasting and vigilance and prayer, you can cure those who are ailing and heal the souls of those who run to you with faith. Glory to Him who gave His might to you; glory to Him who placed a crown on you; glory to Him who operates through you, providing cures to all. For the Parish Church 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 ST FILOTHEI OF ATHENS Saint Philothei was born in Athens in 1522 to an illustrious family. Against her will, she was married to a man who proved to be most cruel. When he died three years later, the Saint took up the monastic life and established a convent, in which she became a true mother to her disciples. Many women enslaved and abused by the Moslem Turks also ran to her for refuge. Because of this, the Turkish rulers became enraged and came to her convent, dragged her by force out of the church, and beat her cruelly. After a few days, she reposed, giving thanks to God for all things. This came to pass in the year She was renowned for her almsgiving, and with Saints Hierotheus and Dionysius the Areopagite is considered a patron of the city of Athens. ΑΓΙΑ ΦΙΛΟΘΕΗ Η ΑΘΗΝΑΙΑ Γεννήθηκε στην Αθήνα το 1522 από στείρα μητέρα, τη Συρίγη, πού προσευχήθηκε αμέτρητες φορές, για να της χαρίσει ο Θεός αυτή την κόρη. ο δε πατέρας της ονομαζόταν Άγγελος Μπενιζέλος. Όταν ή όσία έγινε δώδεκα χρονών, οι γονείς της με τη βία την πάντρεψαν με έναν αρκετά πλούσιο άνδρα των Αθηνών. Ή ζωή της κοντά του ήταν μαρτυρική, διότι συνεχώς τη χτυπούσε και τη βασάνιζε. Ο Θεός βλέποντας την υπομονή της, μετά τρία χρόνια, θερίζει με το δρεπάνι του θανάτου το βάναυσο σύζυγο της. Τότε ή όσία, αν και δέχτηκε πιέσεις για δεύτερο γάμο, αποφασίζει και γίνεται μοναχή. Τη μεγάλη της περιουσία διέθεσε στους φτωχούς και για την απελευθέρωση των σκλαβωμένων χριστιανών από τους Τούρκους. Έτσι έγινε "καρφί" στο μάτι των Τούρκων, και όταν τους δόθηκε ή ευκαιρία, εισέβαλαν στο μοναστήρι της και την έσυραν έξω. Αφού τη χτύπησαν ανελέητα, προκάλεσαν το θάνατο της, στις 19 Φεβρουαρίου Saints and Feasts THEODORE OF TYRE, GREAT MARTYR Saint Theodore, who was from Amasia of Pontus, contested during the reign of Maximian ( ). When it was reported that he was a Christian, he boldly confessed Christ; the ruler, hoping that he would repent, gave him time to consider the matter more completely and then give answer. Theodore gave answer by setting fire to the temple of Cybele, the "mother of the gods," and for this he suffered a martyr's death by fire. ΑΓΙΟΣ ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΣ Ο ΤΗΡΩΝ Ήταν από ένα χωριό της Άμάσειας στη Μαύρη Θάλασσα, το Χουμιαλών. Κατά τους διωγμούς του Διοκλητιανού αναγκάζεται να φύγει από το στράτευμα, διότι ήταν χριστιανός. Πηγαίνει στην πόλη Εύχάιτα. Εκεί στο πυκνό δάσος, πού ήταν κοντά στην πόλη, είχε τη φωλιά του πελώριος και φοβερός δράκος, πού έκανε απλησίαστο το δάσος και ήταν πραγματική μάστιγα για την περιοχή. Τότε ο Θεόδωρος, με την τόλμη και τη σωματική δύναμη πού τον διέκρινε, καθώς και με την ελπίδα στο Χριστό ότι θα τον βοηθήσει, εισχωρεί στην καρδιά του δάσους. Συναντάει το δράκοντα, τον σκοτώνει και απαλλάσσει την πόλη απ' αυτό το φόβητρο. Μετά το γεγονός αυτό, ο Θεόδωρος μαθαίνει ότι συστρατιώτες του χριστιανοί άρχισαν να χάνουν το θάρρος τους και, προκειμένου να πεθάνουν, πολλοί θυσίαζαν στα είδωλα. Αποφασίζει, λοιπόν, και επιστρέφει στο τάγμα του. Αγανακτεί όταν βλέπει τα βασανιστήρια των χριστιανών και μια νύκτα καίει ένα ξύλινο είδωλο της θεάς Ρέας. Έπειτα, φανερά πλέον, ενθαρρύνει τους συστρατιώτες του. Με καρτερία και ψυχική ευφροσύνη αντιμετώπισε την τιμωρία για την πράξη του: το μαρτυρικό του θάνατο, μέσα σε πυρακτωμένο καμίνι.

8 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED (As of February 9, 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 Agios Panteleimonas Kalymnian Society Alahouzos, Chris Alesafis, Michael & Kathy Andriotis, George Andropoulos, DeRose (In memory of Alexander Kaloudis) Andropoulos, James & Angeline 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 George (In memory of Nick & Frances Cretekos) Cuccuro, Ralph & Helen 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 Kapaniris, Drosso 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 Klimis, Harry & Effe Klimis, Michael 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 Mouratidis, Pano & Niki Mr Souvlaki / Kikilis Corp. Nelsen, William & Leoni Nicholas III, Paul G. Palaidis, Chris & Geneva Panageotou, Bill Pantelis, Mike & Irene Pantelis, Nick & Sylvia Papadakis, Sandy Pappas, Argie, Bessie & Lula Patsalides, Harry & Ana Person, Jean Petalas, John Phillips, Pauline Philipson, Susan Pikos Implant Institute Pilitsis, Dr. John V. Post, Zenon Pseftelis, Vasilis & Kaliope Psilakis, Michael & Ekaterina Psiropoulos, George & Frieda Rigas, Evangeline Rigas, James & Christina Rigas, Stratos & Maria 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, Anna Stamas, John & Donna Stavropoulos, Mary Stephanos, Evelyn & John Stratakis, Peter & Doris Johnsen Sullivan, Stephanie Tezza, Aldo & Fountotos, Themis Tharin Jr, Robert & Irene Theofilos, Kathy Theofilos, John Theophilopoulos, Dean & Ellyn Thiros, Louis & Koulianos, Maria (In memory of Panormitis & Ekaterina Koulianos) Tsambis, Kon/nos & Anna Tsangaris, Charles & Mary Tsantakis, Christina Tsataros, Nick & Kathie Tsoukalas, Eleni Tsoutsanis, Catherine Tsoutsanis, Samuell Vazopolos, Steve Vlahakis, Lydia Vouvalis, George Vouvalis, Nicholas Wohl, Bruce Zisimopoulos, Harry & Helen SWEETHEART PANCAKE BREAKFAST The St Nicholas Preschool will be hosting a Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast following the first divine liturgy today. What an enjoyable way to support our little ones! Tickets are priced at $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10. We thank you in advance for your support!

9 THANKING GOD As Orthodox Christians, we are called to a new way of seeing things a new way of life. Stewardship is obedience to the greatest commandment to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. We are called to bring ourselves and others to commit our lives to Jesus Christ in such a way that leads us to the joy of knowing him personally and profoundly. Thus, the question is not, How much do I give to stay in the club? or What are the dues? The real question we need to ask ourselves is How do I thank God for my many blessings? LEAVE THE REST TO GOD You cannot do everything, but you can do something. God wants you to do your best and leave the rest to him. Saint Theofan said, Exert all your strength, but rest your concern for success on God. The Lord doesn t expect any more from us than what we have to offer. But He does expect us to be faithful and that we do our very best for Him. We do our best and leave the rest to Him.

10 OUR PRIESTS ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU Fr. James Rousakis ( , and F r. S a m p s o n K a s a p a k i s ( , frsampson@stnicholastarpon.org) are here to serve you. Please call, text or 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 your next event in Visit the hall rental website at or call the church office at ARTOKLASIES / MEMORIAL SERVICES Contemplating having an artoklasia or a memorial service? Kindly call Soultana in our parish office at to make arrangements. 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.

11 A SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE pplications and instructions for three scholarships administered by the Department of Philanthropy of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are available for awards to be made for the academic year. The George & Naouma (Gioule) Gioles Scholarship and the Katina John Malta Scholarship are for undergraduate studies, and the Paleologos Scholarship is awarded for graduate work of a non-theological nature. Each of these scholarships was established through generous gifts from dedicated Greek Orthodox Christians who wanted to provide financial assistance towards the education of young people from our Orthodox Christian community. For more information, please call or scholarships@goarch.org. The deadline for submitting an application for any of these scholarships is May 6, pplications for the Christos and Georgia Trakatellis Fellowship are now available. The Christos and Georgia Trakatellis A Fellowship Fund was established in 2011 by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and his brother, Prof. Antonios Trakatellis, in memory of their parents, Christos and Georgia. The Fund offers fellowships to graduates of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology to study Greek language, Hellenic culture and liturgical practice. These studies can take place in the United States or, preferably, in Greece or at the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The study could be part of an established academic program (Doctoral or Master Levels) or part of a free program, which should be well structured and clearly defined in view of the above stated purpose of the Fund. Candidates shall be chosen based on merit and need. The amount of the fellowship is $3,000 per semester for up to two semesters. One or more full or partial fellowships will be awarded annually. Instructions and applications can be downloaded from the Scholarship Web Page of the Archdiocese. Candidates can request more information by writing to scholarships@goarch.org or by calling The deadline for submitting an application for the fellowship is May 6, 2016.

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19 SAINT NICHOLAS BOOKSTORE Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - noon Tel The perfect place to purchase meaningful gifts and support our Cathedral. We have a large selection of books on Orthodoxy, Bibles, icons, CDs, DVDs and more. Looking for things to do with the kids? Come and see our items geared toward helping children in their religious identification with the Orthodox Church! Divine Energy: The Orthodox Path to Christian Victory $18.00 This book presents ways to apply time-tested Orthodox spirituality to contemporary Christian living. A true "back to the basics" book that shows how Christians can fight and win the struggle against temptation, sin, and spiritual lethargy through the divine power of Christ's Incarnation. We Came, We Saw, We Converted $18.00 The lighter side of Orthodoxy in America is presented in a series of humorous stories. Great reading for those days when acquiring the mind of Christ seems impossible; but a dose of these stories is sure to restore your sense of humor and help you get up and try again. Greeks in Tarpon Springs $22.00 This historical treasure contains a concise history of Tarpon Springs and over 200 captioned photographs of life in this unique Greek community. Chapters include early days; schools, organizations, and military service; religious traditions; sponge fishing, and more. Makes a great gift for any occasion! 2016 Wall Calendar Sale 50% off St. Anthony s bilingual English-Greek calendar with photographs of the churches, chapels and grounds of their monastery and its surroundings. $5.00 Icon calendar of American saints from various contemporary American iconographers. $7.50 Gift Certificates Can t decide between our hundreds of gift items? Gift certificates are available in any amount and never expire! FOLLOW ST NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM!

20 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 Michael Kouremetis, 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 Stathakis & Emmanuel Gombos & Penny Lambrianos GREEK AFTERNOON SCHOOL Chris Palaidis HOPE (K-2 gr.) & JOY (3-6 gr.) -- Fr Samson Kasapakis JR G.O.Y.A. (6-8 grade) Theodora Stathakis ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL -- Maria Angeliadis PHILOPTOCHOS Tina Chagaris PRESCHOOL Louise Leventelis, Interim Director 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