Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, February 28, 2016 SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON, FEBRUARY 28

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1 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, February 28, 2016 SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON, FEBRUARY 28

2 FEB MAR. 6 SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES Monday Δευτέρα FEB. 29 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 MARCH 1 Basketball Ministry, 6:30 pm, Gym Wednesday Τετάρτη MARCH 2 Agiasmos 6:00 pm Greek School, 4:30 pm Thursday Πέμπτη MARCH 3 Greek School, 4:30 pm Choir, 6:30 pm, Cathedral Friday Παρασκευή MARCH 4 Saturday Σάββατο MARCH 5 1st Psychosavvato Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία, 9:15 am Sunday Κυριακή MARCH 6 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, Bowling Outing, 6:00 pm, meet at Community Center

3 TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES FIRST DIVINE LITURGY MEMORIALS 9-day: Anastasia Giallourakis 6-month: Athanasios Michalais, Stylianos Steffen 1-year: Filippos Tsambasis 3-year: Ella Rais Rousakis 20-year: Sevasti Vassilarakis 22-year: Christophoros Vassilarakis TRISAGION + Anastasia Kardoulia SECOND DIVINE LITURGY MEMORIALS 2-year: Vaggelis Andreadis 5-year: Pantelis Papadakos 7-year: Elias Stamos 30-year: Carol Forcella, Konstantinos Lalios 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 23, 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 Αʹ 6:12-20 Ἀ δελφοί, πάντα μοι ἔξεστιν, ἀλλ' οὐ πάντα συμφέρει πάντα μοι ἔξεστιν, ἀλλ' οὐκ ἐγὼ ἐξουσιασθήσομαι ὑπό τινος. Τὰ βρώματα τῇ κοιλίᾳ καὶ ἡ κοιλία τοῖς βρώμασιν ὁ δὲ Θεὸς καὶ ταύτην καὶ ταῦτα καταργήσει. Τὸ δὲ σῶμα οὐ τῇ πορνείᾳ, ἀλλὰ τῷ Κυρίῳ, καὶ ὁ Κύριος τῷ σώματι ὁ δὲ Θεὸς καὶ τὸν Κύριον ἤγειρε καὶ ἡμᾶς ἐξεγερεῖ διὰ τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ. Οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι τὰ σώματα ὑμῶν μέλη Χριστοῦ ἐστιν; Ἄρα οὖν τὰ μέλη τοῦ Χριστοῦ ποιήσω πόρνης μέλη; Μὴ γένοιτο. Ἢ οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι ὁ κολλώμενος τῇ πόρνῃ ἓν σῶμά ἐστιν; Ἔσονται γάρ, φησίν, οἱ δύο εἰς σάρκα μίαν ὁ δὲ κολλώμενος τῷ Κυρίῳ ἓν πνεῦμά ἐστι. φεύγετε τὴν πορνείαν. Πᾶν ἁμάρτημα ὃ ἐὰν ποιήσῃ ἄνθρωπος ἐκτὸς τοῦ σώματός ἐστιν ὁ δὲ πορνεύων εἰς τὸ ἴδιον σῶμα ἁμαρτάνει. Ἢ οὐκ οἴδατε ὅτι τὸ σῶμα ὑμῶν ναὸς τοῦ ἐν ὑμῖν Αγίου Πνεύματός ἐστιν, οὗ ἔχετε ἀπὸ Θεοῦ, καὶ οὐκ ἐστὲ ἑαυτῶν; ἠγοράσθητε γὰρ τιμῆς δοξάσατε δὴ τὸν Θεὸν ἐν τῷ σώματι ὑμῶν καὶ ἐν τῶ πνεύματι ὑμῶν, ἅτινά ἐστι τοῦ Θεοῦ. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Kατὰ Λουκᾶν ιεʹ Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τὴν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ἄνθρωπός τις εἶχε δύο υἱούς. καὶ εἶπεν ὁ νεώτερος αὐτῶν τῷ πατρί πάτερ, δός μοι τὸ ἐπιβάλλον μέρος τῆς οὐσίας. καὶ διεῖλεν αὐτοῖς τὸν βίον. καὶ μετ' οὐ πολλὰς ἡμέρας συναγαγὼν ἅπαντα ὁ νεώτερος υἱὸς ἀπεδήμησεν εἰς χώραν μακράν, καὶ ἐκεῖ διεσκόρπισεν τὴν οὐσίαν αὐτοῦ ζῶν ἀσώτως. δαπανήσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ πάντα ἐγένετο λιμὸς ἰσχυρὰ κατὰ τὴν χώραν ἐκείνην, καὶ αὐτὸς ἤρξατο ὑστερεῖσθαι. καὶ πορευθεὶς ἐκολλήθη ἑνὶ τῶν πολιτῶν τῆς χώρας ἐκείνης, καὶ ἔπεμψεν αὐτὸν εἰς τοὺς ἀγροὺς αὐτοῦ βόσκειν χοίρους καὶ ἐπεθύμει γεμίσαι τὴν κοιλίαν αὐτοῦ ἀπὸ τῶν κερατίων ὧν ἤσθιον οἱ χοῖροι, καὶ οὐδεὶς ἐδίδου αὐτῷ. εἰς ἑαυτὸν δὲ ἐλθὼν εἶπε πόσοι μίσθιοι τοῦ πατρός μου περισσεύουσιν ἄρτων, ἐγὼ δὲ λιμῷ ὧδε ἀπόλλυμαι! ἀναστὰς πορεύσομαι πρὸς τὸν πατέρα μου καὶ ἐρῶ αὐτῷ πάτερ, ἥμαρτον εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν καὶ ἐνώπιόν σου οὐκέτι εἰμὶ ἄξιος κληθῆναι υἱός σου ποίησόν με ὡς ἕνα τῶν μισθίων σου. καὶ ἀναστὰς ἦλθε πρὸς τὸν πατέρα ἑαυτοῦ. ἔτι δὲ αὐτοῦ μακρὰν ἀπέχοντος εἶδεν αὐτὸν ὁ πατὴρ αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐσπλαγχνίσθη, καὶ δραμὼν ἐπέπεσεν ἐπὶ τὸν τράχηλον αὐτοῦ καὶ κατεφίλησεν αὐτόν. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ υἱὸς πάτερ, ἥμαρτον εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν καὶ ἐνώπιόν σου, καὶ οὐκέτι εἰμὶ ἄξιος κληθῆναι υἱός σου. εἶπε δὲ ὁ πατὴρ πρὸς τοὺς δούλους αὐτοῦ ἐξενέγκατε τὴν στολὴν τὴν πρώτην καὶ ἐνδύσατε αὐτόν, καὶ δότε δακτύλιον εἰς τὴν χεῖρα αὐτοῦ καὶ ὑποδήματα εἰς τοὺς πόδας, καὶ ἐνέγκαντες τὸν μόσχον τὸν σιτευτόν θύσατε, καὶ φαγόντες εὐφρανθῶμεν, ὅτι οὗτος ὁ υἱός μου νεκρὸς ἦν καὶ ἀνέζησεν, καὶ ἀπολωλὼς ἦν καὶ εὑρέθη. καὶ ἤρξαντο εὐφραίνεσθαι. Ἦν δὲ ὁ υἱὸς αὐτοῦ ὁ πρεσβύτερος ἐν ἀγρῷ καὶ ὡς ἐρχόμενος ἤγγισε τῇ οἰκίᾳ, ἤκουσε συμφωνίας καὶ χορῶν, καὶ προσκαλεσάμενος ἕνα τῶν παίδων ἐπυνθάνετο τί εἴη ταῦτα. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτῷ ὅτι ὁ ἀδελφός σου ἥκει, καὶ ἔθυσεν ὁ πατήρ σου τὸν μόσχον τὸν σιτευτόν, ὅτι ὑγιαίνοντα αὐτὸν ἀπέλαβεν. ὠργίσθη δὲ καὶ οὐκ ἤθελεν εἰσελθεῖν. ὁ οὖν πατὴρ αὐτοῦ ἐξελθὼν παρεκάλει αὐτόν. ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπε τῷ πατρὶ ἰδοὺ τοσαῦτα ἔτη δουλεύω σοι καὶ οὐδέποτε ἐντολήν σου παρῆλθον, καὶ ἐμοὶ οὐδέποτε ἔδωκας ἔριφον ἵνα μετὰ τῶν φίλων μου εὐφρανθῶ ὅτε δὲ ὁ υἱός σου οὗτος, ὁ καταφαγών σου τὸν βίον μετὰ πορνῶν, ἦλθεν, ἔθυσας αὐτῷ τὸν μόσχον τὸν σιτευτὸν. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτῷ τέκνον, σὺ πάντοτε μετ' ἐμοῦ εἶ, καὶ πάντα τὰ ἐμὰ σά ἐστιν εὐφρανθῆναι δὲ καὶ χαρῆναι ἔδει, ὅτι ὁ ἀδελφός σου οὗτος νεκρὸς ἦν καὶ ἀνέζησε, καὶ ἀπολωλὼς ἦν καὶ εὑρέθη.

5 EPISTLE Corinthians I 6:12-20 B rethren, "all things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be enslaved by anything. "Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food" and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is not meant for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that he who joins himself to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, "The two shall become one flesh." But he who is united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun immorality. Every other sin which a man commits is outside the body; but the immoral man sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body and in your spirit which belong to God. GOSPEL Luke 15:11-32 T he Lord said this parable: "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of the property that falls to me.' And he divided his living between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took his journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in loose living. And when he had spent everything, a great famine arose in that country, and he began to be in want. So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have fed on the pods that the swine ate; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired servants.' And he arose and came to his father. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' But the father said to his servants, 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to make merry. Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant. And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.' But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, 'Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!' And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"

6 Variable Sunday Liturgy Hymns Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. 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 Τῆς πατρῴας, δόξης σου, ἀποσκιρτήσας ἀφρόνως, ἐν κακοῖς ἐσκόρπισα, ὅν μοι παρέδωκας πλοῦτον ὅθεν σοι τὴν τοῦ Ἀσώτου, φωνὴν κραυγάζω Ἥμαρτον ἐνώπιόν σου Πάτερ οἰκτίρμον, δέξαι με μετανοοῦντα, καὶ ποίησόν με, ὡς ἕνα τῶν μισθίων σου. Resurrectional Apolytikion When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You. 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 I revolted senselessly out of Your fatherly glory; I have squandered sinfully all of the riches You gave me. Hence to You, using the Prodigal's words, I cry out, I have sinned before You, merciful loving Father. O receive me in repentance, I pray, and treat me as one of Your hired hands. 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 THE PRODIGAL SON Through the parable of today's Gospel, our Savior has set forth three things for us: the condition of the sinner, the rule of repentance, and the greatness of God's compassion. The divine Fathers have put this reading the week after the parable of the Publican and Pharisee so that, seeing in the person of the Prodigal Son our own wretched condition -- inasmuch as we are sunken in sin, far from God and His Mysteries -- we might at last come to our senses and make haste to return to Him by repentance during these holy days of the Fast. Furthermore, those who have wrought many great iniquities, and have persisted in them for a long time, oftentimes fall into despair, thinking that there can no longer be any forgiveness for them; and so being without hope, they fall every day into the same and even worse iniquities. Therefore, the divine Fathers, that they might root out the passion of despair from the hearts of such people, and rouse them to the deeds of virtue, have set the present parable at the forecourts of the Fast, to show them the surpassing goodness of God's compassion, and to teach them that there is no sin -- no matter how great it may be -- that can overcome at any time His love for man. ΤΟΥ ΑΣΩΤΟΥ ΥΙΟΥ Η δεύτερη Κυριακή του Τριωδίου είναι αφιερωμένη στην παραβολή του ασώτου υιού. «Υπήρχε κάποιος πατέρας που είχε δυο γιους. Ο δεύτερος, κάποια στιγμή, ζήτησε το μερίδιο της κληρονομιάς του και έφυγε σε μακρινές χώρες, όπου σπατάλησε Saints and Feasts την περιουσία του σε ασωτίες. Τα χρήματα κάποτε τελείωσαν και στην περιοχή έπεσε μέγας λιμός. Αναγκάστηκε να γίνει χοιροβοσκός και να προσπαθεί να χορτάσει από τις βρωμερές και ευτελείς τροφές των χοίρων. Μέσα στη δίνη του θυμήθηκε την αρχοντική ζωή στο πατρικό σπίτι. Θυμήθηκε πως ακόμα και οι δούλοι του πατέρα του ζούσαν ασύγκριτα καλλίτερη ζωή από τη δική του. Τότε πήρε τη μεγάλη απόφαση να γυρίσει στο σπίτι του και να ζητήσει από τον πατέρα του να τον συγχωρήσει και να τον προσλάβει ως δούλο του. Όμως ο στοργικός πατέρας του τον δέχτηκε ως γιο του και τον περιποιήθηκε δεόντως, παρά τις διαμαρτυρίες του μεγάλου γιου του, διότι «νεκρός ην και ανέζησε, και απολωλώς ήν και ευρέθη». Η παραβολή είναι ανεξάντλητη σε νοήματα, αφού, όπως λέγεται, ολόκληρο το έργο της Θείας Οικονομίας ευρίσκεται μέσα σ' αυτή. Το βαθύτερο νόημα της παραβολής είναι τετραπλό: α. Η απελπιστική κατάσταση στην οποία φθάνει ο αμαρτωλός. β. Η ανάγκη μετανοίας και τα σωτήρια αποτελέσματα της. γ. Το μέγεθος της θείας Ευσπλαχνίας στην οποία μπορούν να στηρίζονται και οι πλέον αμαρτωλοί, ώστε να μη φθάνουν ποτέ στην απελπισία. Κανένα αμάρτημα, όσο μεγάλο κι αν θεωρείται, δεν μπορεί να υπερνικήσει τη φιλάνθρωπη γνώμη του Θεού και δ. Η αποφυγή του αισθήματος της αυτάρκειας του δικαιωμένου, όπως θεωρούσε τον εαυτό του ο πρεσβύτερος υιός. Εάν λοιπόν συναισθανθούμε την πραγματική πνευματική μας κατάσταση και με ειλικρίνεια ομολογήσουμε τα λάθη μας και την κατασπατάληση των ταλάντων πού μας χάρισε ο Θεός, θα καταλάβουμε ότι αυτή την Κυριακή όλοι μας εορτάζουμε και όλοι, κατά κάποιο τρόπο, είμαστε άσωτοι υιοί, απομακρυνθέντες από τον «Οίκον του Ουρανίου Πατρός μας».

8 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED (As of February 22, 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 Kalymnian Society 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 ΨΥΧΟΧΑΡΤΙ PRAYER SHEET ΥΠΕΡ ΑΝΑΠΑΥΣΕΩΣ FOR THE DECEASED Write full baptismal name - not nicknames. Example: Haralambos, not Bobby. \\\Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Tarpon Springs, Florida 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 ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ Η Επιτροπή Παρελάσεως της Tampa Bay σας προσκαλεί όπως με την παρουσία σας τιμήσετε τις εορταστικές εκδηλώσεις προς τιμή των ηρώων της 25Μαρτίου 1821, οι οποίοι θυσιάστηκαν για να ζούμε εμείς ελεύθεροι. ΤΟ ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΤΩΝ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΕΩΝ Σάββατο, 19 Μαρτίου 7:00 μ.μ. Mεγάλη χοροεσπερίδα της Επιτροπής Παρελάσεως για τον Εορτασμό της 25 ης Μαρτίου στο Community Center του Αγίου Νικολάου, με τη συμμετοχή της Φιλαρμονικής του Ελληνικού Π.Ν. Με την παρουσία του θα μας τιμήσει ο Υπ. Εθνικής Αμύνης Πάνος Καμμένος. Τιμή εισιτηρίου: $50 μετά δείπνου Κυριακή, 20 Μαρτίου 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος, Καθεδρικός Ναός Αγίου Νικολάου 9:30 π.μ. Θεία Λειτουργία 11:30 π.μ. Δοξολογία 12:00 μ.μ. Έπαρση των σημαιών στο προαύλιο της εκκλησίας 1:00 μ.μ. Έναρξη παρελάσεως (Lemon Street Dodecanese Street) 2:30 μ.μ. Ελληνικοί παραδοσιακοί χοροί από τα χορευτικά μας συγκροτήματα στο Community Center του Αγίου Νικολάου και Mini-Festival από τον Σύλλογο Χάλκης Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, καλέστε τον Πρόεδρο της Επιτροπής Κώστα Σισώη στο NOTICE The Parade Committee of Tampa Bay, Inc. requests the honor of your presence at the Greek Independence Day celebration in Tarpon Springs, in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives so that we can live in freedom. SCHEDULE Saturday, March 19 7:00 pm Independence Day Parade Committee dance, St Nicholas Community Center. Pre-dinner entertainment provided by Hellenic Navy Brass Band. Special guest Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos Tickets: $50 per person, including dinner Sunday, March 20 8:00 am Orthros, St Nicholas Cathedral 9:30 am Divine Liturgy 11:30 am Doxology 12:00 pm Raising of the flags, St Nicholas churchyard 1:00 pm Parade (Lemon Street Dodecanese Street) 2:30 pm Traditional Greek dances by St Nicholas dance ministries and Mini-Festival by Halki Society, St Nicholas Community Center For more information, please call Committee Chairman Costas Sisois at

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. VPK FULL-TIME TEACHER NEEDED St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Preschool in Tarpon Springs is hiring a full -time VPK Certified teacher with experience. Compensation is based on experience. Applicants must pass a Level 2 background screening. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please submit a resume for consideration to Maria Angeliadis at Maria@stnicholastarpon.org. 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

13 GOYA TAVERNA NIGHT DANCE W e would like to invite all GOYANS from our surrounding area to our Apokreatiko Taverna Night themed dance! Let s get together for fun and fellowship on March 11, from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at Fr. Tryfon Hall right next to our St. Nicholas Cathedral (36 N. Pinellas Ave). We have a fantastic evening planned with entertainment sponsored by Arista Entertainment and delicious dinner included with a $10.00 entry. For more information, please call Fr. Sampson directly at or e- mail him at Frsampson@stnicholastarpon.org. We hope to see you all there! his Sunday, March 28, GOYA will be gathering together at the Community Center at 6:00 pm and then going bowling! GOYANS, check you e- T mail for more information from our GOYA Team. AFGLC DEMETRIOS HALKIAS SCHOLARSHIP Two scholarships are given annually to two college graduate or undergraduate college students majoring in the sciences and/or enrolled in a premedical program of study. To be considered, applicants or parents must be Orthodox Christians and must submit their application and official transcripts of their academic work by April 4, The scholarships will be awarded at the exclusive discretion of the Scholarship Committee, not by the Halkias Family, and evaluations will be based on: Course work during the semester prior to the Application (Fall 2015) Complexity of courses taken Grade point average, for the course work completed and overall Time spent outside the classroom, working to pay for own expenses Membership and time spent in school related organizations Volunteer work in school or church activities Commitment to & participation in Church organizations Proof of financial need (if appropriate) Application checklist: Completed application form (contact St Nicholas Office at ) Official transcripts of academic work from Fall semester (High School transcripts ONLY if you are a first year college student). A letter of recommendation from your parish priest. A letter of character reference from a competent authority. A paragraph explaining why you should be awarded the scholarship. You may only be awarded this scholarship once. All documents must be received by or on April 4, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. Scholarships will be awarded on April 16, 2016 at the AFGLC conference.

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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. A Special Thank You from Philoptochos to all those who made the Heart of Gold Fashion Show a sellout success -- In appreciation, we would like to recognize everyone who took part in the event in one way or another. There are so many to name! However, we would like to take this opportunity to make note of some very important donors who have ultimately donated their special gifts and talents, time and time again, not only for the fashion show, but to all the many events in past several years without fail. Restaurants Mykonos, Mr. Souvalaki, Mama Maria s, Jimmy s Restaurant, Johnny s Tap House, Eco Bean Coffee House, Besa Grill, Benedicts Restaurant, MaMa s, Rusty Bellies, & Hellas Bakery. We would like ask our parishioners when deciding where to go for lunch or dinner that you consider supporting these establishments, as they have so graciously supported the Greek Community. They have donated their gift certificates and food specialties time and time again, not only for the fashion show, but for all the many events in the past years, without fail. Store Owners Wallpaper Mart, Classic Boutique, Christiann s Beauty Salon, Yianni s - Lunch & Boat Cruise, Faklis Dept. Store, and many countless others Heart of Gold Recipient Ms. Kathy Matsis for her outstanding selfless performance Special Recognition To all the Philoptochos members who serve year after year to make these events possible with their personal contributions of time and efforts. Without your generosity, the Philoptochos Chapter of Tarpon Springs would not be able to complete their mission to help those in need. If you are not already a member of Philoptochos, please consider joining today. Thank You If any have been omitted, please accept our sincerest apologies. 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! Lenten Cookbooks Prepare for the Great Fast from a variety of Lenten cookbooks. The recipes are addressed to those who want to experience the true meaning of the 40-day fast (Σαρακοστή). The Lenten Triodion service book $34.00 The Lenten Triodion is the service book that provides the texts for the divine services for the pre- Lenten weeks of preparation, Great Lent, and Holy Week. 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 New Divry Daily Calendar Free This daily peel-off calendar is free with the purchase of the calendar holder or any purchase over $ The dates are in both Greek and English; two-sided per page with date information as well as Feast Days, recipes, and jokes. 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