Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, January 24, 2016 SYNAXIS OF THE THREE HIERARCHS, JANYUARY 30

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1 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, January 24, 2016 SYNAXIS OF THE THREE HIERARCHS, JANYUARY 30

2 JANUARY SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES Monday Δευτέρα JAN. 25 St Gregory Orthros / Όρθρος 8:00 am Liturgy /Λειτουργία 9:15 am 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 JAN. 26 Basketball Ministry, 6:30 pm, Gym Wednesday Τετάρτη JAN. 27 Holy Unction Cathedral, 6:00 pm Greek School, 4:30 pm Thursday Πέμπτη JAN. 28 Greek School, 4:30 pm Choir, 6:30 pm, Cathedral Friday Παρασκευή JAN. 29 Saturday Σάββατο JAN. 30 Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs Orthros / Όρθρος 8:00 am Liturgy /Λειτουργία 9:15 am Sunday Κυριακή JAN. 31 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 FIRST DIVINE LITURGY MEMORIALS 7-month: 1-year: 2-year: 3-year: 5-year: Kalliope (Kallie) Manias Michael Paravalos Athanasios Triantafilles Athanasios Bakas Nikolaos Skyllas, Konstantinos Tsangaris Anastasios & Efthimia Paraskevas 2016 PARISH COUNCIL President: Michael Kouremetis Vice Pres.: Costas Sisois Treasurer: Anna Billiris Assist. Treasurer: George Stamas Rec. Secretary: Karen Markopulos Corr. Secretary: Irene Karavokiros Board Members: George Dovellos, Themis Fountotos-Tezza, Emmanuel Ioannidis, Maria Klonaris, Chris Palaidis, Charles Samarkos, John Stamas, Gus Tsambis DEBT ELIMINATION CAMPAIGN Campaign Status as of Tuesday, January 19, 2015 Debt Elimination Pledges Received $ 134, Debt Elimination Monies Received $ 127, Credit Line Balance $ 111, Please contact treasurer Anna Billiris with questions regarding this report. She may be reached at or anna.billiris@icloud.com.

4 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Τιμόθεον 1:15-17 Τ έκνον Τιμόθεε, πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος, ὅτι Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς ἦλθεν εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἁμαρτωλοὺς σῶσαι, ὧν πρῶτός εἰμι ἐγώ ἀλλὰ διὰ τοῦτο ἠλεήθην, ἵνα ἐν ἐμοὶ πρώτῳ ἐνδείξηται Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς τὴν πᾶσαν μακροθυμίαν, πρὸς ὑποτύπωσιν τῶν μελλόντων πιστεύειν ἐπ' αὐτῷ εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Τῷ δὲ βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων, ἀφθάρτῳ, ἀοράτῳ, μόνῳ σοφῷ Θεῷ, τιμὴ καὶ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων ἀμήν. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Kατὰ Λουκᾶν ιηʹ Τ ῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ ἐγγίζειν τὸν Ἰησοῦν εἰς Ἰεριχὼ τυφλός τις ἐκάθητο παρὰ τὴν ὁδὸν προσαιτῶν. ἀκούσας δὲ ὄχλου διαπορευομένου ἐπυνθάνετο τί εἴη ταῦτα. ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτῷ ὅτι Ἰησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος παρέρχεται. καὶ ἐβόησε λέγων Ἰησοῦ, υἱὲ Δαυῒδ, ἐλέησόν με. καὶ οἱ προάγοντες ἐπετίμων αὐτῷ ἵνα σιωπήσῃ αὐτὸς δὲ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἔκραζεν Υἱὲ Δαυῒδ, ἐλέησόν με. σταθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐκέλευσεν αὐτὸν ἀχθῆναι πρὸς αὐτόν. ἐγγίσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτόν λέγων Τί σοι θέλεις ποιήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπε Κύριε, ἵνα ἀναβλέψω. καὶ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ Ἀνάβλεψον ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε. καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνέβλεψε, καὶ ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ δοξάζων τὸν Θεόν καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ἰδὼν ἔδωκεν αἶνον τῷ Θεῷ. HOLY EUCHARIST (HOLY COMMUNION) We remind everyone that the Blessed Bread (Antidoron) offered at the end of the Divine Liturgy may be received by all. 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. CHURCH GOSPEL AND SERMON ETIQUETTE It is disrespectful to arrive late for Liturgy and walk to a front pew while our clergy are reading the Gospel or delivering their sermons. It is also distracting to others who are attempting to concentrate on the message. If you must enter Liturgy late, you are kindly asked to take a seat at the very back until the Gospel or sermon are completed.

5 EPISTLE Timothy 1:15-17 T imothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of sinners; but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display His perfect patience for an example to those who were to believe in Him for eternal life. To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory to the ages of ages. Amen. GOSPEL Luke 18:35-43 A t that time,as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. ΣΕΒΑΣΜΟΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΗ ΘΕΙΑ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ Η προετοιμασία των παιδιών για τη Θεία Λειτουργία μπορεί να είναι δύσκολη. Όμως το να χάνουμε τη Λειτουργία και μετά να περιμένουμε να κοινωνήσουμε αφού μοιραστεί το αντίδωρο είναι αδικαιολόγητο. Συνεπώς, σας γνωρίζουμε ότι κανείς δε θα λαμβάνει τη Θεία Κοινωνία κατόπιν της Θείας Λειτουργίας, εκτός από τους πολύ ηλικιωμένους και αρρώστους - ή φυσικά σε περίπτωση ανάγκης. Το να μάθουμε στα παιδιά μας να είναι συνεπείς - και έτσι να δείχνουν το σεβασμό τους - για τη Θεία Ευχαριστία θα πρέπει να είναι κύριό μας μέλημα! 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

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. 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 Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῷ τόκῳ σου, καὶ χεῖρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νῦν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλ' εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος. 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. 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 You sanctified the virginal womb by Your birth, O Lord, and blessed the hands of Symeon fittingly, O Christ God; and even now You came and saved us. Now, give peace to our Nation in time of war, and empower our Leaders, so loved by You, the only one who loves humanity. COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY George Stamas Mike Kouremetis Irene Karavokiros Maria Klonaris Chris Palaidis John Stamas Themis Fountotos- Tezza

7 SAINT XENI Saint Xenia of Rome, in the world Eusebia, was the only daughter of an eminent Roman senator. From her youth she loved God, and wished to avoid the marriage arranged for her. She secretly left her parental home with two servants devoted to her, and set sail upon a ship. Through the Providence of God she met the head of the monastery of the holy Apostle Andrew in a town of Caria (Asia Minor). She besought him to take her and her companions with him. She also changed her name, calling herself Xenia. She bought land, built a church dedicated to St Stephen, and founded a woman s monastery. Soon after this, Bishop Paul of Milassa made Xenia a deaconess. The saint helped everyone: for the destitute, she was a benefactress; for the grief-stricken, a comforter; for sinners, a guide to repentance. She possessed a deep humility, accounting herself the worst and most sinful of all. In her ascetic deeds she was guided by the counsels of the Palestinian ascetic, St Euthymius. The sublime life of St Xenia drew many souls to Christ. The holy virgin died in 450 while she was praying. During her funeral, a luminous wreath of stars surrounding a radiant cross appeared over the monastery in the heavens. This sign accompanied the body of the saint when it was carried into the city, and remained until the saint s burial. ΟΣΙΑ ΞΕΝΗ Η Οσία Ξένη έζησε τον 5ο μ.χ. αιώνα. Ονομαζόταν στην αρχή Ευσεβεία και καταγόταν από τη Ρώμη. Αρνούμενη τη πίεση των γονιών της να νυμφευθεί άνδρα της επιλογής τους, φεύγει κρυφά στην Αλεξάνδρεια όπου μετονομάσθηκε Ξένη. Πηγαίνει στο νησί της Κω και στη συνέχεια εγκαθίσταται στα Μύλασσα της Καρίας. Εκεί, μαζί με δύο υπηρέτριές (θεραπαινίδες) της που της είχαν μείνει πιστές, έκτισε ναό στο όνομα του αγίου πρωτομάρτυρα Στεφάνου και ησυχαστικά κελιά. Πολύ γρήγορα η φήμη της και η ενάρετη ασκητική ζωή που διήγε έφεραν κοντά της νέες κοπέλες που ποθούσαν το Saints and Feasts βίο της άσκησης και της προσευχής, ενώ το μοναστήρι έγινε περίφημο πνευματικό κέντρο, όπου καθημερινά συνέρεαν πολλές πονεμένες γυναίκες για να πάρουν τις συμβουλές και να ζητήσουν τις προσευχές της αγίας. Η αγιοσύνη της αναγνωρίσθηκε και κατά τη διάρκεια του ενταφιασμού του σεπτού της σκηνώματος, όταν εμφανίσθηκε στον ουρανό σταυρός σχηματισμένος από αστέρια. REMOVAL OF THE RELICS OF JOHN CHRYSOSTOM This event took place in 438, when St Theodosius the Younger had been Emperor for 30 years; he was the son of Arcadius and Eudoxia, who had exiled Saint John. The Archbishop of Constantinople was Proclus, who had been the Saint's disciple. ΑΝΑΚΟΜΙΔΗ ΛΕΨΑΝΩΝ ΑΓ. ΙΩΑΝΝΟΥ ΧΡΥΣΟΣΤΟΜΟΥ Είναι γνωστός ο μαρτυρικός θάνατος του μεγάλου διδασκάλου της Εκκλησίας Ιωάννου του Χρυσοστόμου. Από το ένα μέρος οι σκοτεινοί και μοχθηροί επίσκοποι πού δεν άντεχαν την υπεροχή και τη δόξα του, από το άλλο οι αυλικές ραδιουργίες και εμπάθειες με πρωταγωνίστρια τη βασίλισσα Ευδοξία, επέφεραν τελικά την εξορία του. Κατά τη διάρκεια δε αυτής, οι εχθροί του πήραν όλα τα ωμά μέτρα για να πολλαπλασιάσουν τίς θλίψεις του. Τελικά, μ' αυτό το σκληρό τρόπο επέφεραν το θάνατο του. Ετάφη σε μια εκκλησία του χωριού Κόμανα της Καππαδοκίας. Το λείψανο του έμεινε 30 ολόκληρα χρόνια εκεί. Αλλά κάθε δοκιμασία προς το παρόν δε φαίνεται πρόξενος χαράς, αλλά λύπης. Ύστερα, όμως, ανταμείβει εκείνους πού δοκιμάστηκαν, με καρπό ειρηνικό, πού είναι δικαιοσύνη και αγιότητα. Πράγματι, έτσι έγινε και με τον Ιωάννη το Χρυσόστομο. Στίς 27 Ιανουαρίου 438, όταν Πατριάρχης ήταν ο μαθητής του Πρόκλος και αυτοκράτωρ ο Θεοδόσιος ο Β', μεταφέρεται το λείψανο του στην Κων/πολη. Τίθεται στο νάο των Αγίων Αποστόλων και ο πολυπληθής λαός, έξαλλος από χαρά, φώναζε: "απόλαβε τον θρόνον σου, Άγιε!"

8 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED (As of January 19, 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 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 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 Tsataros, Nick & Kathie Tsoukalas, Eleni Tsoutsanis, Catherine Tsoutsanis, Samuell Vazopolos, Steve Vlahakis, Lydia Vouvalis, George Vouvalis, Nicholas Wohl, Bruce Zisimopoulos, Harry & Helen

9 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.

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 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT This month s office volunteer spotlight* is on Pauline Phillips. Known for being an active fundraiser, with projects such as the Dueling Pianos concerts and the ornaments series under her belt, Pauline has also been donating her time at our parish office for over a year. Her ability to work independently and her strong attention to detail have made her an ideal archivist; during any given shift, Pauline can be found going through old St Nicholas boxes, sorting through paperwork and helping us determine what is important to keep and what is no longer necessary. Finally, her natural affinity to problem-solving leads to new projects, which contributes to keeping us fresh. Pauline, we thank you for all you do! *in alphabetical order LEVENDIA NABS PLATINUM AT HDF The St. Nicholas Dance Ministry Board would like to thank everyone who made it possible for our dancers to participate in the 2016 Hellenic Dance Festival in Orlando this past weekend. Many thanks to Fr. James Rousakis, Fr. Sampson Kasapakis, the Parish Council, Mr. Nikitas Manias, and our church community for helping to get us there. Forty dance groups from around the Metropolis of Atlanta participated in the annual event and Tarpon Springs was very well represented by our outstanding young people who worked extremely hard to compete. It is with great honor that we announce our places: Levendia, under the direction of Anna Athanasatos & Rania Samartzis, received two awards - one for "Best Folk Expression" as well as the highest "Platinum Award" in the Young Adults category. Parea, under the direction of Maria Kouskoutis & Kiki Kontodiakos, received the "Silver Award" in the Advanced Junior category.

12 SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY MARCH 13, 2016 St. Nicholas Dance Ministry Annual Dinner Dance Stay tuned for more information

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18 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. You are cordially invited to the St Nicholas Philoptochos Annual Membership Tea Today 2:00 to 4:00 pm St Nicholas Community Center 348 N Pinellas Ave Tarpon Springs Heart of Gold Fashion Show &Luncheon February 21, :00-5:00 PM Innisbrook Resort Presented by St. Nicholas Philoptochos Fashions by Talbot s of Northwood Plaza Crazy 8 Children s Countryside Entertainment by Tarpon Springs HS Jazz Band Door Prizes * Silent Auction Tickets: $45 adults; $25 children 12 and under Tickets: All proceeds benefit Philoptochos Social Services January 24 th : February 21 st : Upcoming Events Membership Tea Fashion Show Innisbrook Resort St Nicholas Philoptochos, 18 Hibiscus St (directly behind St. Nicholas Cathedral) Mailing address: P.O. Box 2043, Tarpon Springs, FL Tel:

19 SAINT NICHOLAS BOOKSTORE Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - noon The perfect place to purchase meaningful gifts while supporting our Cathedral. 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! Orthodox Prayer Books $2.00 to $25.00 Our bookstore carries a wide variety of prayer books pocket editions, beginner guides, meditations on the Lord s Prayer, Praying with Mary, early Christian prayer books, and much more. Miracles of the Orthodox Church $18.00 Nourish your faith by reading the stories of Christ s original miracles and how they continue today. All the recent ones have been authenticated by the Orthodox Church. The Heavenly Banquet: Understanding the Divine Liturgy $40.00 This book, personally signed by Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, will be of great benefit to Orthodox Christians seeking a better understanding of the Divine Liturgy. It explains complex liturgical, social, moral, and doctrinal issues in a clear, practical uplifting way Monthly Icon Calendar of American Saints $10.00 This beautiful calendar features icons of American saints from various contemporary American iconographers. This 11" x 12" full-color calendar features large boxes for recording your important date reminders. Major feast days and fasting instructions are also listed. 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 ORATORICAL -- 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