Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, February 21, 2016

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1 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, February 21, 2016 SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE, FEBRUARY 21

2 FEBRUARY SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES Monday Δευτέρα FEB. 22 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. 23 Basketball Ministry, 6:30 pm, Gym Wednesday Τετάρτη FEB. 24 Holy Unction 6:00 pm Greek School, 4:30 pm Thursday Πέμπτη FEB. 25 Greek School, 4:30 pm Choir, 6:30 pm, Cathedral Friday Παρασκευή FEB. 26 Saturday Σάββατο FEB. 27 Sunday Κυριακή FEB. 28 Orthros / Όρθρος, 7:30 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία (Ελληνικά) 8:45 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία (English) 10:45 am Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00 pm GOYA meeting, 6:00 pm, Community Center Conf. Room

3 TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES MEMORIALS 1-year: 5-year: 10-year: FIRST DIVINE LITURGY Sophie Roubekas Frank Margaritis, Nikitavena Sisois Panagiotis Delaportas TRISAGION + Paraskevas Kalligas MEMORIALS 1-year: SECOND DIVINE LITURGY Alexander V. Koumendouros COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY George Stamas Mike Kouremetis Themis Fountotos Tezza Irene Karavokiros Maria Klonaris Chris Palaidis John Stamas DEBT ELIMINATION CAMPAIGN Campaign Status as of Tuesday, February 16, 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 Τιμόθεον B 3:10-15 Τ έκνον Τιμόθεε, παρηκολούθηκάς μου τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ, τῇ ἀγωγῇ, τῇ προθέσει, τῇ πίστει, τῇ μακροθυμίᾳ, τῇ ἀγάπῃ, τῇ ὑπομονῇ, τοῖς διωγμοῖς, τοῖς παθήμασιν, οἷά μοι ἐγένοντο ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ, ἐν Ἰκονίῳ, ἐν Λύστροις οἵους διωγμοὺς ὑπήνεγκα καὶ ἐκ πάντων με ἐρρύσατο ὁ Κύριος. Καὶ πάντες δὲ οἱ θέλοντες εὐσεβῶς ζῆν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ διωχθήσονται πονηροὶ δὲ ἄνθρωποι καὶ γόητες προκόψουσιν ἐπὶ τὸ χεῖρον, πλανῶντες καὶ πλανώμενοι. Σὺ δὲ μένε ἐν οἷς ἔμαθες καὶ ἐπιστώθης, εἰδὼς παρὰ τίνος ἔμαθες, καὶ ὅτι ἀπὸ βρέφους τὰ ἱερὰ γράμματα οἶδας, τὰ δυνάμενά σε σοφίσαι εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ πίστεως τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τῷ Κυρίῳ ἡμῶν. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Kατὰ Λουκᾶν ιηʹ Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τὴν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ἄνθρωποι δύο ἀνέβησαν εἰς τὸ ἱερὸν προσεύξασθαι, ὁ εἷς Φαρισαῖος καὶ ὁ ἕτερος τελώνης. ὁ Φαρισαῖος σταθεὶς πρὸς ἑαυτὸν ταῦτα προσηύχετο ὁ Θεός, εὐχαριστῶ σοι ὅτι οὐκ εἰμὶ ὥσπερ οἱ λοιποὶ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, ἅρπαγες, ἄδικοι, μοιχοί, ἢ καὶ ὡς οὗτος ὁ τελώνης νηστεύω δὶς τοῦ σαββάτου, ἀποδεκατῶ πάντα ὅσα κτῶμαι. καὶ ὁ τελώνης μακρόθεν ἑστὼς οὐκ ἤθελεν οὐδὲ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς εἰς τὸν οὐρανόν ἐπᾶραι, ἀλλ' ἔτυπτεν εἰς τὸ στῆθος αὐτοῦ λέγων ὁ Θεός, ἱλάσθητί μοι τῷ ἁμαρτωλῷ. λέγω ὑμῖν, κατέβη οὗτος δεδικαιωμένος εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ ἢ γὰρ ἐκεῖνος ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται, ὁ δὲ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται. 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 II 3:10-15 T imothy, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. GOSPEL Luke 18:10-14 T he Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted." 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 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. 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 Φαρισαίου φύγωμεν ὑψηγορίαν, καὶ Τελώνου μάθωμεν, τὸ ταπεινὸν ἐν στεναγμοῖς, πρὸς τὸν Σωτῆρα κραυγάζοντες Ἵλαθι μόνε ἡμῖν εὐδιάλλακτε. 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 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 Let us flee the Pharisee's exalted parlance; let us learn the Publican's humble demeanor, and with sighs unto the Savior cry out and say, To us be gracious, O only forgiving Lord. 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

7 Publican and Pharisee The Pharisees were an ancient and outstanding sect among the Jews known for their diligent observance of the outward matters of the Law. Although, according to the word of our Lord, they "did all their works to be seen of men," and were hypocrites, because of the apparent holiness of their lives they were thought by all to be righteous, and separate from others, which is what the name Pharisee means. On the other hand, Publicans, collectors of the royal taxes, committed many injustices and extortions for filthy lucre's sake, and all held them to be sinners and unjust. It was therefore according to common opinion that the Lord Jesus in His parable signified a virtuous person by a Pharisee, and a sinner by a Publican, to teach His disciples the harm of pride and the profit of humble-mindedness. Since the chief weapon for virtue is humility, and the greatest hindrance to it is pride, the divine Fathers have set these three weeks before the Forty-day Fast as a preparation for the spiritual struggles of virtue. This present week they have called Harbinger, since it declares that the Fast is approaching; and they set humility as the foundation for all our spiritual labors by appointing that the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee be read today, even before the Fast begins, to teach, through the vaunting of the Pharisee, that the foul smoke of self-esteem and the stench of boasting drives away the grace of the Spirit, strips man of all his virtue, and casts him into the pits of Hades; and, through the repentance and contrite prayer of the Publican, that humility confers upon the sinner forgiveness of all his wicked deeds and raises him up to the greatest heights. ΤΕΛΩΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΦΑΡΙΣΑΙΟΥ Η πρώτη Κυριακή του Τριωδίου είναι αφιερωμένη στην διδακτική παραβολή του Τελώνου και του Saints and Feasts Φαρισαίου, την οποία ο Κύριος διηγήθηκε, προκειμένου να διδάξει την αρετή της ταπεινώσεως και να στηλιτεύσει την έπαρση. Η τάξη των Φαρισαίων εκπροσωπούσε την υποκρισία και την εγωιστική αυτάρκεια και έπαρση. Τα μέλη της απόλυτα αποκομμένα από την υπόλοιπη ιουδαϊκή κοινωνία, αποτελούσαν, λαθεμένα, το μέτρο σύγκρισης της ευσέβειας και της ηθικής για τους Ιουδαίους. Αντίθετα οι τελώνες ήταν η προσωποποίηση της αδικίας και της αμαρτωλότητας. Ως φοροεισπράκτορες των κατακτητών Ρωμαίων διέπρατταν αδικίες, κλοπές, εκβιασμούς, τοκογλυφίες και άλλες ειδεχθείς ανομίες και γι' αυτό τους μισούσε δικαιολογημένα ο λαός. Δύο αντίθετοι τύποι της κοινωνίας, οι οποίοι εκπροσωπούσαν τις δύο αυτές τάξεις, ανέβηκαν στο ναό να προσευχηθούν. Ο πρώτος ο νομιζόμενος ευσεβής, έχοντας την αυτάρκεια της δήθεν ευσέβειάς του ως δεδομένη, στάθηκε με έπαρση μπροστά στο Θεό και άρχισε να απαριθμεί τις αρετές του, οι οποίες ήταν πραγματικές. Τις εξέθετε προκλητικότατα εις τρόπον ώστε απαιτούσε από το Θεό να τον επιβραβεύσει γι' αυτές. Για να εξαναγκάσει το Θεό έκανε και αήθη σύγκρισή του με άλλους ανθρώπους και ιδιαίτερα με τον συμπροσευχόμενό του τελώνη. Αντίθετα ο όντως αμαρτωλός τελώνης συναισθάνεται τη δεινή του κατάσταση και με συντριβή και ταπείνωση ζητεί το έλεος του Θεού. Αυτή η μετάνοιά του τον δικαιώνει μπροστά στο Θεό. Γίνεται δεκτή η προσευχή του, σε αντίθεση με τον υποκριτή Φαρισαίο, ο οποίος όχι μόνο δεν έγινε δεκτή η προσευχή του, αλλά σώρευσε στον εαυτό του περισσότερο κρίμα, εξαιτίας της εγωπάθειάς του. Οι Πατέρες της Εκκλησίας μας όρισαν να είναι αφιερωμένη η πρώτη Κυριακή του Τριωδίου στη διδακτική αυτή παραβολή του Κυρίου για να συνειδητοποιήσουν οι πιστοί πως η υπερηφάνεια είναι η αγιάτρευτη ρίζα του κακού στον άνθρωπο, η οποία τον κρατά μακριά από την αγιαστική χάρη του Θεού και πως η ταπείνωση είναι το σωτήριο αντίδοτο της καταστροφικής πορείας, που οδηγεί τον άνθρωπο η εγωπάθεια.

8 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED (As of February 16, 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

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 I THE PRESIDENT S CORNER assumed the Presidency of the Parish Council a few weeks ago and having made a quick assessment of our Parish, I can confidently say that our St. Nicholas Community is doing extremely well. Attendance is up, we continue to reduce our debt, our parishioners are happy and -- most importantly -- our youth program has been revitalized. Our recent events have been outstanding. We had a great Fall Wine and Food Festival; the Dueling Pianos Event was a great success, and all activities around Epiphany were also extremely successful. The realization of these events was the product of the many volunteers from the community who stepped up and performed exceptionally. Many, many thanks to all! Our parish should also be very proud that during this year we reduced the debt on our line of credit by more than $150,000. We also invested over $100,000 in renovating many of our facilities. And, most importantly, we remain in a strong financial position after these expenditures! Many thanks to past Parish Council President, Nikitas Manias and the last Parish Council for leadership of these activities. Now lets look forward! St. Nicholas has recently been gifted the Ellis Bank Building adjacent to our Cathedral. The legal transfer of ownership has been completed and we assumed responsibility of the facility as of February 1, This gift can play a major role in the future of our parish. I am excited and honored to serve you as President of the Parish Council this year. I will periodically use this column to keep the Parish up to date on our activities. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions. I can be reached at (727) or mkouremetis@tampabay.rr.com. Mike Kouremetis, President

11 THE TREASURER S PAGE Parish Council Financial Report as of December 31,2015 Income Stewardship and Donations $ 614,675 Fundraising Income 210,167 Candles, Pangari and Trays 209,830 Ministries 249,455 Hall Rentals 105,387 Other Income 51,044 Total Revenue $1,440,558 Expenses Administrative Expenses $ 148,086 Fundraising Expenses 92,115 Buildings & Grounds 229,410 Ministry Expense 276,428 Archdiocese/Metropolis Obligation 86,807 Staff Salaries/Benefits 398,240 Total Expense $ 1,231, Operational Surplus... $ 209,472 Our year-end financial reports for 2015 reflect a very strong positive position. We were blessed with a significant surplus for the year, which we will continue to use to upgrade our facilities. The increased revenues resulted from our car raffle early in the year, a significant donation from the Shola Family and our debt reduction campaign. Many needed improvements to our facilities have now been completed. We look forward to many more initiatives in Thank you for your continued support. This support allows us to take care of our St. Nicholas Cathedral and preserve it for our future generations to come! Please contact our treasurer, Anna Billiris, with any questions regarding this report. Anna can be reached at (727) or anna.billiris@icloud.com.

12 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.

13 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT This month s office volunteer spotlight* is on Maria Rigas. Bringing with her years of experience in Human Resources, Maria understands perfectly what it takes to work in a church office. She is professional, friendly, and always works on a need-to-know basis, making her an incredibly trustworthy colleague. Despite her background in management, however, Maria is not afraid of manual labor; when a room needs to be cleaned, or boxes need to be moved, she is one of the first to offer her time. Energetic, organized and humble -- in short, a delightful person to work with. Maria, we thank you for all you do! *in alphabetical order NEW PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR The St. Nicholas Parish Council and the St. Nicholas Preschool Board are very pleased to announce that Ms. Jane Malone is returning as Director of the Preschool. We are very excited that with Ms. Jane, our Preschool will continue to focus and excel in the development and education of our children. Please join us in welcoming back Ms. Jane to the St. Nicholas team! REFUGEE CRISES IN THE AEGEAN International Programs and the Tarpon Springs Campus Hellenic Society warmly invite you to attend "Refugee crises in the Aegean: From experience to memory, a presentation by Fulbright Scholar from the University of Athens, Greece, Dr. Vassiliki Chryssanthopoulou. The topic of discussion will be today's refugee crisis in the Aegean linked to similar crises of the past -- the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey of 1923 and the influx of 1,500,000 refugees to Greece. Also, the shipwreck upon the return of Castellorizian refugees from Palestine through Egypt will be conversed. The event is set to take place on Thursday, February 25, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at St. Petersburg College, Tarpon Springs Campus, FA 132. Please RSVP by noon on Monday, February 22 by visiting

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19 ΨΥΧΟΧΑΡΤΙ PRAYER SHEET ΥΠΕΡ ΑΝΑΠΑΥΣΕΩΣ FOR THE DECEASED Write full baptismal name - not nicknames. Example: Haralambos, not Bobby. \\\Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Tarpon Springs, Florida

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22 ST NICHOLAS PHILOPTOCHOS Monday: 9:00-10:00 am; Wed-Thu: 10:00 am - noon Mission Statement To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need to help of the Church through fund-raising efforts. Our purpose in selling tickets for the Heart of Gold Fashion Show is, first and foremost, to raise money for those less fortunate. Entertaining you is our thank you for your donation. We are asking our congregation if you have not purchased a ticket for the fashion show, to consider donating a check for $45. We will happily issue you a tax deductible receipt. Call and leave your donation pledge today or reserve & buy your tickets for the Heart of Gold Fashion Show Call Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment with music, food, and gifts galore! Auction Raffle Innisbrook Resort Weekend in an Executive Suite for Two Complimentary Gift Certificate for 2 night Bed & Breakfast Round of Golf on North or South Golf Course ($ total value) Two Bright House Cable Gift Certificates ($250 each) Large Gift Basket with Variety of Chocolates ($300) Heidi Daus Designer Necklace ($200) Kasper Clothing Separates ($200) Indaba Spa of Innisbrook ($138) Yianni s Lunch & Boat Cruise Antonia s Bracelets Gold Pin ($100) Door Prize Gift Certificates Rusty Bellies, Mykonos, Mr. Souvlaki, Mama Maria s, Jimmy s, Mama s, Johnny s Tap House, Eco Bean, Sponge Diver Supply Gift, Happy Nails & many more to come! St Nicholas Philoptochos, 18 Hibiscus St (directly behind St. Nicholas Cathedral) Mailing address: P.O. Box 2043, Tarpon Springs, FL Tel:

23 SAINT NICHOLAS BOOKSTORE Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; 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! Let s Take a Walk through our Orthodox Church $20.00 This book takes a child on a tour through an Orthodox Church, simply yet clearly explaining in 45 brief chapters the meaning of many objects seen in Church. Each explanation is accompanied by an original illustration. Topical Series Booklets $1.50 This series of booklets, published by Ancient Faith Ministries, covers a variety of topics related to Orthodoxy. An invaluable introduction to the beliefs and practices of Orthodox Christianity written in a clear and concise manner. Mount Athos: An illustrated guide to the monasteries of Mt Athos $30.00 This comprehensive illustrated guidebook to the monasteries of Mt Athos includes high-quality glossy photos of all 20 monasteries, their history, life, government and much more. Seasons of Faith Reflections on the Orthodox Church Year $15.00 The beauty of the Church seasons is that they teach us how to balance our life throughout the year. These short reflections will help weave together the great feast into the fabric of your life. 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!

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 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 Jane Malone 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