Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, June 26, 2016 THE SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS, JUNE 26

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1 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, June 26, 2016 THE SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS, JUNE 26

2 JUNE 27-JULY 3 SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES Monday Δευτέρα JUNE 27 St Sampson the Hospitable Orthros 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 9:15 am OFFICE, M-F 9:00 am-5:00 pm BOOKSTORE, M-F 10:00 am-2:00 pm Dance Ministry, 7:00 pm, Community Center Tuesday Τρίτη JUNE 28 Basketball Ministry, 6:00 pm, Gym Wednesday Τετάρτη JUNE 29 Sts Peter & Paul Orthros 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 9:15 am GOYA End of Year, 5:00 pm, Community Center Thursday Πέμπτη JUNE 30 Synaxis of the 12 Apostles Orthros 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 9:15 am Friday Παρασκευή JULY 1 Saturday Σάββατο JULY 2 Sunday Κυριακή JULY 3 Orthros / Όρθρος 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία 9:15 Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

3 TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES MEMORIALS 3-month: Stephanie Vostitsanos 1-year: Virginia Petrick 2-year: John G. Christou 4-year: Skevos N. Tsoukalas 14-year: Drossos Monokandilos 19-year: George Tsourakis 20-year: Mary Tsourakis 31-year: Ioannis A. Samarkos 43-year: Nicholas S. Tsoukalas 46-year: Maria Malias Tsoukalas 49-year: Anna Lelekis COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY George Stamas Mike Kouremetis Themis Fountotos Tezza Irene Karavokiros Maria Klonaris Chris Palaidis John Stamas DEBT ELIMINATION CAMPAIGN The St Nicholas Community would like to thank all those who made a pledge to help eliminate our debt in Through your dedication, we have made it more than two thirds of the way there! This new year, may the Lord guide you to an additional 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. Campaign Status as of Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Debt Elimination Pledges Received $ 164, Debt Elimination Monies Received $ 161, Credit Line Balance $ 83, Please contact treasurer Anna Billiris with questions regarding this report. She may be reached at or abilliris@usameribank.com.

4 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 11:33-40; 12:1-2 Ἀ δελφοί, οἱ Ἅγιοι πάντες διὰ πίστεως κατηγωνίσαντο βασιλείας, εἰργάσαντο δικαιοσύνην, ἐπέτυχον ἐπαγγελιῶν, ἔφραξαν στόματα λεόντων, ἔσβεσαν δύναμιν πυρός, ἔφυγον στόματα μαχαίρας, ἐνεδυναμώθησαν ἀπὸ ἀσθενείας, ἐγενήθησαν ἰσχυροὶ ἐν πολέμῳ, παρεμβολὰς ἔκλιναν ἀλλοτρίων ἔλαβον γυναῖκες ἐξ ἀναστάσεως τοὺς νεκροὺς αὐτῶν ἄλλοι δὲ ἐτυμπανίσθησαν, οὐ προσδεξάμενοι τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν, ἵνα Κρείττονος ἀναστάσεως τύχωσιν ἕτεροι δὲ ἐμπαιγμῶν καὶ μαστίγων πεῖραν ἔλαβον, ἔτι δὲ δεσμῶν καὶ φυλακῆς ἐλιθάσθησαν, ἐπρίσθησαν, ἐπειράσθησαν, ἐν φόνῳ μαχαίρας ἀπέθανον, περιῆλθον ἐν μηλωταῖς, ἐν αἰγείοις δέρμασιν, ὑστερούμενοι, θλιβόμενοι, κακουχούμενοι, ὧν οὐκ ἦν ἄξιος ὁ κόσμος, ἐν ἐρημίαις πλανώμενοι καὶ ὄρεσι καὶ σπηλαίοις καὶ ταῖς ὀπαῖς τῆς γῆς. Καὶ οὗτοι πάντες μαρτυρηθέντες διὰ τῆς πίστεως οὐκ ἐκομίσαντο τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν, τοῦ Θεοῦ περὶ ἡμῶν κρεῖττόν τι προβλεψαμένου, ἵνα μὴ χωρὶς ἡμῶν τελειωθῶσι. Τοιγαροῦν καὶ ἡμεῖς, τοσοῦτον ἔχοντες περικείμενον ἡμῖν νέφος μαρτύρων, ὄγκον ἀποθέμενοι πάντα καὶ τὴν εὐπερίστατον ἁμαρτίαν, δι' ὑπομονῆς τρέχωμεν τὸν προκείμενον ἡμῖν ἀγῶνα, ἀφορῶντες εἰς τὸν τῆς πίστεως ἀρχηγὸν καὶ τελειωτὴν 'Ιησοῦν. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον ιʹ 32-33, 37-38, ιθʹ Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ Μαθηταῖς Πᾶς ὅστις ὁμολογήσει ἐν ἐμοὶ ἔμπροσθεν τῶν ἀνθρώπων, ὁμολογήσω κἀγὼ ἐν αὐτῷ ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ πατρός μου τοῦ ἐν οὐρανοῖς ὅστις δ' ἂν ἀρνήσηταί με ἔμπροσθεν τῶν ἀνθρώπων, ἀρνήσομαι αὐτὸν κἀγὼ ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ πατρός μου τοῦ ἐν οὐρανοῖς. Ὁ φιλῶν πατέρα ἢ μητέρα ὑπὲρ ἐμὲ οὐκ ἔστι μου ἄξιος καὶ ὁ φιλῶν υἱὸν ἢ θυγατέρα ὑπὲρ ἐμὲ οὐκ ἔστι μου ἄξιος καὶ ὃς οὐ λαμβάνει τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀκολουθεῖ ὀπίσω μου, οὐκ ἔστι μου ἄξιος. Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Πέτρος εἶπεν αὐτῷ Ἰδοὺ ἡμεῖς ἀφήκαμεν πάντα καὶ ἠκολουθήσαμέν σοι τί ἄρα ἔσται ἡμῖν; ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ὑμεῖς οἱ ἀκολουθήσαντές μοι, ἐν τῇ παλιγγενεσίᾳ, ὅταν καθίσῃ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπὶ θρόνου δόξης αὐτοῦ, καθίσεσθε καὶ ὑμεῖς ἐπὶ δώδεκα θρόνους κρίνοντες τὰς δώδεκα φυλὰς τοῦ Ἰσραήλ. καὶ πᾶς ὅς ἀφῆκεν οἰκίας ἢ ἀδελφοὺς ἢ ἀδελφὰς ἢ πατέρα ἢ μητέρα ἢ γυναίκα ἢ τέκνα ἢ ἀγροὺς ἕνεκεν τοῦ ὀνόματός μου, ἑκατονταπλασίονα λήψεται καὶ ζωὴν αἰώνιον κληρονομήσει. Πολλοὶ δὲ ἔσονται πρῶτοι ἔσχατοι καὶ ἔσχατοι πρῶτοι.

5 EPISTLE Hebrews 11:33-40; 12:1-2 B rethren, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated - of whom the world was not worthy - wandering over deserts and mountains and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfection of our faith. GOSPEL Matthew 10:32-33; 37-38; 19:27-30 T he Lord said to his disciples, "Every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven; but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny him before my Father who is in heaven. He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me." Then Peter said in reply, "Lo, we have left everything and followed you. What then shall we have?" Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of man shall sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life. But many that are first will be last, and the last first."

6 Variable Sunday Liturgy Hymns Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν κατεδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Τῶν Ἁγίων Τῶν ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ κόσμῳ Μαρτύρων σου, ὡς πορφύραν καὶ βύσσον τὰ αἵματα, ἡ Ἐκκλησία σου στολισαμένη, δι' αὐτῶν βοᾷ σοι Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, τῷ λαῷ σου τοὺς οἰκτιρμούς σου κατάπεμψον, εἰρήνην τῇ πολιτείᾳ σου δώρησαι, καὶ ταῖς ψυχαῖς ἡμῶν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. 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 Ὡς ἀπαρχὰς τῆς φύσεως, τῷ φυτουργῷ τῆς κτίσεως, ἡ οἰκουμένη προσφέρει σοι Κύριε, τοὺς θεοφόρους Μάρτυρας ταῖς αὐτῶν ἱκεσίαις, ἐν εἰρήνῃ βαθείᾳ, τὴν Ἐκκλησίαν σου, διὰ τῆς Θεοτόκου συντήρησον, πολυέλεε. Apolytikion You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You. For the Saints Your Church is arrayed in the holy blood of Your Martyrs who witnessed throughout the world, as though in purple and fine linen. Through them she cries to You, Christ our God, "Send down to Your people Your tender love, grant peace from above to Your commonwealth, and to our souls Your great mercy." 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 Planter of creation, Lord, to You does the entire world bring as an offering the God-bearing martyr Saints, as being nature's first fruits. At their earnest entreaties, keep Your Church in a state of profoundest peace, through the Theotokos, O Lord abundantly merciful.

7 SYNAXIS OF THE 12 HOLY APOSTLES The names of the 12 Apostles are these: Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew, the First-called; James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who was also the Evangelist and Theologian; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican, who was also called Levi and was an Evangelist; James the son of Alphaeus, and Jude (also called Lebbaeus, and surnamed Thaddaeus), the brother of James, the Brother of God; Simon the Cananite ("the Zealot"), and Matthias, elected to fill the place of Judas the traitor. Η ΣΥΝΑΞΙΣ ΤΩΝ ΑΓΙΩΝ 12 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΩΝ Οι Απόστολοι του Χριστού θα ξεχωρίζουν μέσα στην Ιστορία της Εκκλησίας, ως οι υπέρλαμπροι αστέρες πρώτου μεγέθους της πνευματικής ζωής. Την 30η Ιουνίου, η Εκκλησία γιορτάζει τους δώδεκα Αποστόλους που αρχικά εξέλεξε ο Κύριος, πλην του Ιούδα Ισκαριώτη. Αυτοί είναι: Σίμωνας (Πέτρος), Ανδρέας, Ιάκωβος, Ιωάννης, Φίλιππος, Θωμάς, Βαρθολομαίος (Ναθαναήλ), Ματθαίος, Ιάκωβος του Αλφαίου, Σίμωνας ο Ζηλωτής, Ιούδας ο αδελφός του Ιακώβου του μικρού και ο Ματθίας, που εξελέγη τις παραμονές της Πεντηκοστής, σε αντικατάσταση του Ιούδα του Ισκαριώτη. Τη ζωή του καθενός των Αποστόλων αυτών, σκιαγραφούμε στις ιδιαίτερες γιορτές τους. Εδώ γίνεται υπενθύμιση της ενότητας που είχαν μεταξύ τους, αλλά και της ηθικής τους, που τόσο συνέβαλε στην πνευματική εν Χριστώ αναγέννηση του κόσμου. Έχουμε, λοιπόν, χρέος και εμείς οι αγωνιζόμενοι χριστιανοί, να κινούμαστε στα ίχνη τους και με θερμό ζήλο για τη διάδοση του σωτηριώδους μηνύματος του Ευαγγελίου, που διέπνεε κι αυτούς, να γίνουμε μιμητές του έργου τους. SAMPSON THE HOSPITABLE Saint Samson was from Rome and flourished during the reign of St Justinian the Great. A physician, he came to Constantinople, where he so distinguished himself for his virtue and his love for the sick, that Patriarch Menas ordained him priest. The Emperor Justinian was healed by him, and out of gratitude Saints and Feasts built him a large hospital, which was afterwards known as "The Hospice of Samson." St Samson is one of the Holy Unmercenaries. ΣΑΜΨῺΝ Ὁ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΟΣ Ο Άγιος Σαμψών γεννήθηκε στη Ρώμη. Ευφυής, σπούδασε φιλολογία, φιλοσοφία και ιατρική. Επιθυμώντας από τη μικρή του ηλικία να ζήσει κατά το χριστιανικό πρότυπο ζωής, μεταχειρίσθηκε την ιατρική όχι ως επικερδές επάγγελμα αλλά για καθαρά φιλανθρωπικούς και ευεργετικούς σκοπούς. Προσέτρεχε χωρίς διακρίσεις σε οποιονδήποτε είχε την ανάγκη του βοηθώντας τον, παρηγορώντας τον και στηρίζοντάς τον στην πίστη. Όταν εκοιμήθησαν οι γονείς του, μοίρασε την μεγάλη περιουσία την οποία κληρονόμησε και πήγε στην Κων/πολη. Εκεί επισκέφθηκε όλα τα μοναστήρια και έβρισκε ουσιαστικά καταφύγιο για να ηρεμεί και να μελετά τις Θείες Γραφές. Η φήμη του προσέλκυσε την εύνοια και του μεγάλου αυτοκράτορα Ιουστινιανού. Συγχρόνως η μεγάλη θεολογική του κατάρτιση και οι άλλες του αρετές κίνησαν το ενδιαφέρον του Πατριάρχη Κωνσταντινουπόλεως Μηνά, ο οποίος τον χειροτόνησε πρεσβύτερο. Κάποτε ο Ιουστινιανός προσβλήθηκε από βαρεία ασθένεια και ζήτησε τη βοήθεια του Αγίου. Ο Όσιος προσευχήθηκε θερμά και κατόρθωσε να σώσει τη ζωή του αυτοκράτορα. Εκείνος θέλοντας να τον ευχαριστήσει και να εκφράσει την ευγνωμοσύνη του στον Άγιο, έκτισε ένα νοσοκομείο, το οποίο γρήγορα αναδείχθηκε σε μεγάλο φιλανθρωπικό ίδρυμα όπου κατέφευγαν οι άποροι και οι αδύναμοι για να θεραπευθούν και να εύρουν παρηγοριά και στήριγμα. Έχοντας επιτελέσει ένα τεράστιο και θεάρεστο έργο, κοιμήθηκε ειρηνικά σε βαθιά γεράματα.

8 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED 2016 (As of June 22, 2016) Rev Fr Sampson & Presvytera Mallory Kasapakis 1910 Inn Anonymous donations Anonymous donation (In memory of Jack Gombos) Arfaras, Dukessa Bakas, Elizabeth (In memory of Athanasios Triantafilles) Chagaris, Nicholas & Tina Christoforos, Nick Coburn, Kyle Ergas, Michael Fatolitis, Evelyn (In memory of George Karaphillis; in memory of Nicholas & Kalliope Manias) Golden Brush - Drosso Kapaniris Ioannidis, Emmanuel & Anna Johnson, William & Sherry Kalymnian Society Kipreos, Olga Klimis, Harry & Effemia Klimis, Michael Kouremetis, Michael & Terri Koutelas, Irene Lelekis, John & Calliope Manias, Nikitas & Aspasia Markos Jewelry Ring Donation Pappas, Bessie Psilakis, Erasmia St Nicholas Bookstore St Nicholas Dance Ministry Mrs Tagarelli, Albert Tsantakis, Christina Vouvalis, Nicholas

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.

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12 GOYA JR OLYMPICS ST JOHN CHURCH, TAMPA / JUNE L ast weekend, 50 Tarpon Springs GOYA members competed in this year s Junior Olympics in Tampa. The competitions were once again fierce, fun, and had our hearts moving. But the most important part of this trip was the bonds that were able to grow stronger within our GOYA. We learned that teamwork is more important than trophies and that placement does not matter without doing your best. We would like to extend our thanks to our GOYA counselors, our parents and all those who helped us make it to and through this exciting event, victorious on so many levels! Till next year!

13 *St. Nicholas Member Special* ***Join by July 31*** $0 Enrollment... normally $99 No dues until September 1 50% Off Key normally $49 Additional Family Specials Available! 1254 S. Pinellas Ave Tarpon Springs, FL (just north of North Pinellas Hospital) JANITORIAL POSITION PART-TIME St. Ignatius of Antioch in Tarpon Springs is seeking an experienced part-time janitorial worker for morning duty four days a week (which will include Sunday) with the ability to work flexible shifts as needed. Qualified applicants must have general knowledge and experience in facility cleaning and standards; be able to operate cleaning equipment and have the physical capability of lifting up to 50 lbs. Must have a friendly attitude, able to identify, repair and supply needs and communicate/coordinate completion of projects/requests with other departmental staff. Must have good communication skills and be a self-starter. Position requires an active driver s license, ability to read and write English, successful completion of Level 2 background screening and attend a Safe Environment training. Please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references to: Ron Appel, Parish Business Manager, ronappel@ignatius.net 715 E Orange St, Tarpon Springs FL Phone: x215 or Fax:

14 ST NICHOLAS PHILOPTOCHOS Monday: 9:00-10:00 am; Tue-Wed: 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 fund-raising efforts. GIFT CARD DRIVE In order to assist women recovering from human trafficking, the Philanthropic Initiatives department of the National Philoptochos will be collecting gift cards to distribute at this year s Biennial Convention Human Trafficking Program, presented by Thistle Farms/Magdalene Homes of Nashville, Tennessee. If you would like to help, we ask that you purchase a $25.00 gift card from one of the following retailers: Walmart, Target, Kroger or Publix; write a note of encouragement to one of these ladies; and insert your gift card with your note in an envelope (please do not seal this envelope because at convention we will provide an icon card for you to insert in the envelope). All donations should be dropped off at the Philoptochos Office on the days we are open, or at the church office by July 1. For more information, please contact Tina at or us at philoptochosoftarponsprings@gmail.com. St Nicholas Philoptochos, 18 Hibiscus St (directly behind St. Nicholas Cathedral) Mailing address: P.O. Box 2043, Tarpon Springs, FL Tel:

15 ST 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. Browse our collection to find the perfect gift and to pick up your own edifying summer reading! The Meaning of Suffering & Strife & Reconciliation $12.00 Do we suffer meaninglessly from diseases and misfortunes, or are our sufferings a great blessing? Has the demon of strife denied you from living in peace? The answers can be found in this classic two-volume work written in penetrating clarity and sure to make a difference in how you view life. Making God Real in the Orthodox Christian Home $17.00 According to the Church Fathers, the Church can do nothing without the home. Ideas to help Orthodox parents become effective religious educators in the home abound in this book. Over 80 subjects to help us accomplish this most holy mission. The Amazing Life of Papa-Dimitri, Man of God $17.00 Read about the life, miracles, and spiritual counsels of a simple priest of our days. This amazing biography, that is sure to inspire you, is proof that the Orthodox Church continues to produce Saints. Orthodox Prayer Books $2.00 to $25.00 Our bookstore carries a wide variety and large selection of prayer books pocket editions, hardbacks, paperbacks, beginner guides, Jesus prayer, meditations on the Lord s Prayer, praying with Mary, early Christian prayer books, and much more. 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!

16 SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 17 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL Tel: Fax: CATHEDRAL OPEN FOR PRAYER: Monday-Friday, 9:00 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 J. Theophilopoulos BOOKSTORE Vasilis Panageotou BOY SCOUTS Theodora Genduso & Antonio Genduso CHANTERS Fr. Hatzidakis & Anthony Hatzidakis CHOIR, 1 st DL Katie Faklis CHOIR, 2 nd DL DeRose Andropoulos DANCE MINISTRY Maria Kouskoutis & Eva Athanasatos EDUCATION, CULTURE & YOUTH Karen Markopulos EPIPHANY COMMITTEE Emmanuel Gombos & Johanna Kossifidis GOYA (9-12 grade) Theodora Stathakis & Emmanuel Gombos & Penny Lambrianos GREEK SCHOOL Chris Palaidis HOPE (K-2 gr.) & JOY (3-6 gr.) -- Fr Sampson Kasapakis ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL -- Maria Angeliadis PHILADELFIA MEN S MINISTRY -- George Tsongranis PHILOPTOCHOS Tina Chagaris PRESCHOOL Jane Malone STEWARDSHIP Charles Samarkos SUNDAY SCHOOL Galatiani Leadbetter YOUNG ADULT LEADERS (YAL) -- Fr Sampson Kasapakis WEBSITE Mick Geary ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIETIES AHEPA Tim Kefallas DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE Margo Filley ATHENIAN SOCIETY Helen Kariofilis CHIOS SOCIETY Chrysanthi Psoras CRETAN SOCIETY Angelo Sakis HALKI SOCIETY Michele Manousos HELLENIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Maria Keramas KALYMNIAN SOCIETY Nikolas Sazalis LACONIAN SOCIETY Theodore Tsafatinos PANCYPRIAN SOCIETY Angela Georgiadis PROMETHEAS SOCIETY Effie Vassiliou SYMIAN SOCIETY Michael Faklis SUPPORT ST NICHOLAS WITH A BEAUTIFUL ORNAMENT OR ICON AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT ST NICHOLAS PARISH OFFICE Images of Cathedral, Epiphany or Cross Diver 24-karat gold etched on brass St Nicholas Made from Cathedral dome copper 17 E. TARPON AVE TARPON SPRINGS, FL