Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, September 18, 2016

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1 Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, September 18, 2016 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Thecla the Protomartyr & Equal to the Apostles, September 24

2 FATHER JAMES MESSAGE I ve always been fascinated by puzzles, even though I could never solve the Rubik s Cube. A couple of my favorite games to play on my ipad are the jigsaw puzzles and a game called Flow Free, a simple game of connecting colored dots on a graft playing board. The early levels of the game are easy, with huge colored dots, which I can usually connect perfectly, but as the game progresses, the dots get smaller and increase in number. I enjoy playing these games because they stimulate my thought and attention process. As we engage in playing the game of living, the early years are easy, but as we continue, life becomes more difficult. We are blessed, however, to have the Church to guide us in putting the pieces of the puzzle of life together and to stimulate our Orthodox lifestyle. This is especially true for our youth, since living can be easy for them, but as they grow, new challenges appear and it becomes more difficult to put the pieces together or to connect the dots. To keep the youth living a Christ-centered life, the Church can be the most important tool to stimulate them. Opening the New Testament to the Gospel of St. John 1:38, John and Andrew meet Jesus as a passer-by on a crowded street and in order to get to know Him better, they ask to see where He lives. Rabbi (Teacher), where are you going? Jesus very casually invites them to come and see. To the question, Rabbi, where do You live? Jesus answers, in you. Jesus is telling us, as well, that He prefers to live in us, because we have been outfitted to contain God. He is saying to us over and over again that He waits to take up residence in us and has claimed us as His children. He will not rest until he has entered our heart to make it His throne. Thus, we are candidates for Heaven and God s presence. Take that away, and we are as common as the grave. If we let God in our hearts, we let Heaven in: His power, peace, love and joy become our riches. The new Ecclesiastical year began on September 1 st, marking the beginning of reviving the various youth ministries of the parish: religious and cultural education, Greek language school, dance, as well as HOPE/JOY, GOYA and YAL. There are also a couple of new ministries namely, the Little Lambs, for children 40 days to VPK and the Special Treasures Ministry, for youth with special needs. It is the goal of the Church that the young people will attend the educational programs of the parish, to come and see and learn. St. Nicholas Cathedral and I are fortunate to have Fr. Sampson dedicating his efforts toward our youth; however, we need parents to encourage and support their children s spiritual quest to learn the Orthodox faith in this new Ecclesiastical year. This is why we are obligated to pursue our Greek Orthodox Christian way of life and pass it to the next generation. The mission of your youth ministries is to prepare our youth to become dwelling places of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Christ wants to settle down in them and live there yearround. He is not a winter resident, a snowbird! He Who had nowhere to lay His head seeks to make His home in them. This is why He has chosen to come in the simple form of bread and wine in Holy Communion that is offered to our youth before they attend Sunday School, fortifying them to learn. When we allow Christ to dominate life, from the formative years, then all positive spiritual things can happen for them, for us and for the Church. It is Christ-filled people that must be the stewards and caretakers of His earthly Vineyard to generate progress and prosperity. This is why the Cathedral s mission is to teach our youth to become leaders of the great and exalted legacy called Orthodoxy. Only the Church can provide the true resources to prepare them properly. Through the youth ministries of the Church, the pieces of the puzzle of life are connected correctly. This is a great commission and a great challenge from Christ and we invite the youth to learn in love and in His name for His glory. Come and see!

3 TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES FIRST DIVINE LITURGY MEMORIALS 40-day: 3-month: Constantinos (Gus) Maravelias Gerasimos Martatos TRISAGION + Spyridon P. Theofilos Variable Sunday Liturgy Hymns Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Resurrectional Apolytikion When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world. Ἀπολυτίκιον. Τοῦ Σταυροῦ Σῶσον, Κύριε, τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοῖς βασιλεῦσι κατὰ βαρβάρων δωρούμενος, καὶ τὸ σὸν φυλάττων διὰ τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου πολίτευμα. 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 Ὁ ὑψωθεὶς ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ ἑκουσίως, τῇ ἐπωνύμῳ σου καινῇ πολιτείᾳ τοὺς οἰκτιρμούς σου δώρησαι, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός εὔφρανον ἐν τῇ δυνάμει σου τοὺς πιστοὺς βασιλεῖς ἡμῶν, νίκας χορηγῶν αὐτοῖς κατὰ τῶν πολεμίων τὴν συμμαχίαν ἔχοιεν τὴν σήν, ὅπλον εἰρήνης, ἀήττητον τρόπαιον. Apolytikion. For the Cross Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your commonwealth. 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 You who were lifted on the cross voluntarily, O Christ our God, bestow Your tender compassions upon Your new community to which You gave Your name. Cause our faithful emperors to be glad in Your power, granting them the victories against their adversaries. And for an ally, Lord, may they have You, peace as their armor, the trophy invincible.

4 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20 Ἀ δελφοί εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου διότι ἐξ ἔργων νόμου οὐ δικαιωθήσεται πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δὲ ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; μὴ γένοιτο! Εἰ γὰρ, ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον ἵνα Θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι ζῶ δὲ οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ Υἱοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38; 9:1 Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν ὃς δ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει. WINTER SCHEDULE AS OF THIS WEEK St. Nicholas Winter Sunday service schedule begins today. Our Cathedral will be celebrating two Divine Liturgies through May; Orthros will begin at 7:30 am with Greek Liturgy at 8:45 am and English Liturgy at 10:45 am during this period. Please make note of this change in order to stay in touch with Christ and His Church throughout the year. Η ΘΕΙΑ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ Η Θεία Κοινωνία είναι ένα από τα Μυστήρια της Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας και προσφέρεται αποκλειστικά σε βαπτισμένους ή/και χρισμένους Ορθόδοξους Χριστιανούς, οι οποίοι έχουν προετοιμαστεί να λάβουν το Σώμα και το Αίμα του Κυρίου ημών Ιησού Χριστού. Καθώς προσέρχεστε να κοινωνήσετε, σας παρακαλούμε να ακολουθείτε τις οδηγίες των Συμβούλων της Ενορίας και λοιπών ταξιθετών. Σας θυμίζουμε επίσης πως το Αντίδωρο προσφέρεται στο τέλος της Θείας Λειτουργίας και μπορούν να το λάβουν όλοι.

5 EPISTLE Galatians 2:16-20 B rethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. GOSPEL Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 T he Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 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 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 Saints and Feasts of the Week EUMENIUS THE WONDERWORK- ER, BISHOP OF GORTYNIA This Saint took up the monastic life from his youth, and later became Bishop of Gortynia in Crete. He travelled to Rome, and to Thebes in Upper Egypt, where through his prayers he ended a drought; there also, after working many miracles, he reposed in deep old age. His holy relics were returned to Gortynia and buried at the place called Raxos. ΌΣΙΟΣ ΕΥΜΕΝΙΟΣ Ο ΘΑΥΜΑΤΟΥΡΓΟΣ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΓΟΡΤΥΝΗΣ Από νεαρή ηλικία ο Ευμένιος υπέβαλλε τον εαυτό του σε πολλές σκληραγωγίες και ασκήσεις. Η εγκράτεια ήταν εκείνη που τον διέκρινε περισσότερο. Διότι στο μυαλό του, είχε πάντα τη συμβουλή του Αποστόλου Παύλου, «πᾶς ὁ ἀγωνιζόμενος πάντα ἐγκρατεύεται» (Α' προς Κορινθίους, θ' 25). Καθένας, δηλαδή, που αγωνίζεται, εγκρατεύεται σε όλα, ακόμα και στην τροφή και στο ποτό, προκειμένου να πετύχει τον πνευματικό του σκοπό. Και ο Ευμένιος, ακολουθώντας τα λόγια αυτά, πέτυχε. Αξιώθηκε να ιερωθεί και να γίνει επίσκοπος Γορτύνης στην Κρήτη. Από τη νέα του θέση, η αρετή του έλαμψε ακόμα περισσότερο και ο Θεός του έδωσε τη χάρη και τη δύναμη να θαυματουργεί. Και όπως αναφέρει η παράδοση, μια φορά με αναμμένες λαμπάδες κατέκαυσε έναν δράκοντα, που όρμησε εναντίον του. Έπειτα ο Ευμένιος πήγε στη Ρώμη, όπου με τη θεία του διδασκαλία και με θαύματα στερέωσε τους πιστούς. Ποθώντας, όμως, περισσότερη σκληραγωγία και άσκηση, πήγε στη Θηβαΐδα της Άνω Αιγύπτου, κοντά στους μεγάλους ασκητές. Εκεί παρέδωσε και το πνεύμα του στο Θεό. Το λείψανό του μεταφέρθηκε και θάφτηκε με τιμές στην έδρα της επισκοπής του, στην Κρήτη. THECLA THE PROTOMARTYR & EQUAL TO THE APOSTLES This saint was from the city of Iconium. When she was 18 years of age, she was instructed in the Faith of Christ and the hope of the resurrection by the Apostle Paul, whom also she followed, forsaking her betrothed and espousing a life of virginity for the sake of the Heavenly Bridegroom. Having preached Christ in various cities and suffered many things, she reposed in Seleucia of Cilicia at the age of 90. ΑΓΙΑ ΘΕΚΛΑ Η ΙΣΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Η ισαπόστολος Θέκλα καταγόταν από το Ικόνιο και την μητέρα της την έλεγαν Θεόκλεια. Μετεστράφη στην χριστιανική πίστη χάρη στα κηρύγματα του ίδιου του Αποστόλου Παύλου που τα έκανε στην γειτονική οικία του Ονησιφόρου. Είχε ήδη μνηστευθεί κάποιον, μα όταν αυτός και η μητέρα της αντιλήφθηκαν ότι είχε μεταστραφεί στην χριστιανική πίστη, προσπάθησαν να την κάνουν να πάρει πίσω την απόφασή της. Όταν είδαν ότι αυτό ήταν ανώφελο, κατέδωσαν τον Απόστολο Παύλο στον ηγεμόνα Καστίλιο, ο οποίος αφού τον φυλάκισε, τον απέλασε. Τότε η Θέκλα εγκατέλειψε τον μνηστήρα της και ακολούθησε τον Απόστολο στην Πισιδία. Πολλές φορές υπέστη μαρτύρια αλλά η πίστη της την έσωσε. Από την Αντιόχεια μετέβη στα Μύρα της Λυκίας για να συναντήσει τον Απόστολο Παύλο και από εκεί στη Σελεύκεια, όπου κατέφυγε στο όρος Καλαμών, όπου και εκοιμήθη εν ειρήνη σε ηλικία 90 ετών.

7 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. COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY George Stamas Mike Kouremetis Themis Fountotos Tezza Irene Karavokiros Maria Klonaris Chris Palaidis John Stamas

8 PARISH HOUSEHOLDS PLEDGED AS OF SEP. 9, 2016 The following are the over 600 pledged steward households of the Cathedral for the current year. We welcome and value new or returning stewards. Please make your pledge of support today and begin making your monthly contributions to support your parish and Faith. Thank you for your consideration. Abare, Irene Abbas, Theodore & Nellie Agelis, Caliope Aggeletos, Pangiota Alahouzos, Theophilos Alesafis, Michael & Kathy Alexiou, Lula Alissandratos, Asimoula Julia Alissandratos, Bernice Ambeliotis, Mathew & Ruth Anastasiades, Anastasis & Diane Anastasiadis, Sotirios & Martha Andropoulos, James & Angeline Andropoulos, Harry & DeRose Angelakopoulos, John Angeliadis, Christina Angeliadis, Mercury & Diana Angeliadis, George & Georgene Angeliadis, Gregory & Maria Angelis, Thomaitsa & Cimo Annexy, Jorge Anthis, John & Mary Antonio, Theodore Apostolides, Ipatia Arfaras, Duchess Argeras, Zanetos & Mary Ann Argeras, Vasilia Argeros, William & Carla Arvanitakis, Theo & Georgia Ashcraft, James Assimack, Anna Eleni Assimack, Basil Themis Assimack, Kathleen Assimack, Peter Themis Athanasatos, Nicholas Augoustatos, Kyriaki Bacas, Solon Bageris, Maria Bakas, Elizabeth Baker, Mary Bangos, Jason & Kelly Koukos, George & Danielle Baris, Tasso & Janet Barlas, George & Angeliki Bilirakis, Emmanuel & Maria Bilirakis, Gus & Eva Bilirakis, Michael & Evelyn Bilirakis, Manuel Billiris, George & Anna Billiris, Beverly Billiris, Mark & Julie Billiris, Nick & Mary Ella Bouchlas, Bessie Boudreau, Steve & Vacelia Bowlin, Walter & Maria Bradford, James & Alice Brooks, Allyssa Burruss, Mary Cambouris, Sam & Gloria Carachi, Kathyrn Chagaris, Nicholas & Kalotina Chagaris, George Chamberlain, David & Angeline Chambers, George & Sandy Chaplinsky, Anthony Jr Chappel, Nicole Cheliotis, George & Harriet Christoforos, Nicholas & Hrisovalandou Christopoul, Loretta Christopoulos, Georgia Christu, Nikki Chrysakis, Emmanuel & Tara Chrysostomou, Chrysoulla Ciotti, John & Melanie Cladakis, Minnie Cocoris, Mary Cohen, B. Mark & Rona Conkel, Donald Conkel, Robert & Paula Contos, Anthony Corcodilos, Arete Cosmos, Nancy Coussoule, Theodore Coutroulis, Caliope Cretekos, George & Carolyn Dactlylidis, Angelo & Katina Dalacos, Peter Dalakos, Theodore & Toni Damalos, John & Stella Damigos, Steve Danapas, Michael & Maria Daskarolis, Bill & Frances De Koter, Gert-Jan & Maria De Koter, Michael Delaportas, Louisa Demetrakis, John Demorris, Heather Demos, Kathryn Denas, Emerald Diamandis, Bill & Helen Dimas, Elpis Dongas, Sophia Dormeyer, Piers & Diana Dovellos, George & Maria Dovellos, Nomiki Dragoutsis, Theodore Drakatos, Jerry Dris, Michael & Stamie Dritsas, Stamatia Eliadis, Billie & William Ergas, Michael & Patricia Faison, Robert & Penelope Faklis, Anna Faklis, Vasile & Rena Faklis, Michael Fatolitis, Evelyn Fatolitis, Peter & Leza Fengar, Maria Filaretou, John & Ypapanti Filaretou, Jesusa Fillis, George & Irene Houllis, Max & Christina Flytzanis, Ioannis & Irene Flytzanis, Kalli Flytzanis, Nicholas Tezza, Aldo & Themis Fragkos, Georgios & Tasia Frangos, George Frangos, Theodoros & Maria Frangos, Mike & Maria Frangos, Valandou Frantzis, Theodosios & Carol Franzeskos, Marietta Galazis, Maria Galoozis, George & Sevasti Galouzis, Konstantinos & Maria Garner, Irene Gemmellaro, Krystyna Georgakakis, Nick & Evelyn George, Bessie Georgeades, James & Pia Georgiadis, Georgia Georgion, Stephanie Gerakios, George Gerakios Arfaras, Ann Giallourakis, Mike & Artemise Giallourakis, Bill Giallourakis, Tony Gialousis, Tony Gianacakes, Demetra Giannas, Pericles & Evy Ginnis, Nick & Thelma Giuliani II, Paul & Sylvia Gkaravelis, Nikolaos Glenn, Kassiani Goff, Richard & Anna Gombos, Emmanuel Gonatos, Emmanuel & Voula Gonatos, Maria Gounaris, Maria Gray, Katherine Gullett, Phyllis Shadrick, Ryan & Jennifer Haldoupis, Petros & Victoria Hankenhof, Eugene & Mary Hardcastle, Florence Hart, Maria Hatton, Helen Hatzidakis, Anthony Hatzidakis, Fr. Em. & Barbara Hatzileris, Antonios & Sheila Hayden, Coula Henderson, Kenneth & Nickollet Himonetos, Stella Hotalen, Martin & Eleftheria Houllis, Bertha Houllis, Michael & Cynthia Hourdas, Jerry & Linda Hourdas, Maritsa Hourdas, Peter Hourmis, Nicholas Huddleston, Evangeline Hurs, George & Anna Ioannidis, Emanuel & Anna Iordanopoulou, Sonia Janakas, Ted Jandernal, Daniel & Irene Joanow, Sylvia Johnson, William & Sherry Kafantaris, George & Angela Kakaris, Stacy Kalafatis, Michael Kalavanos, Dino & Harriet Kales, Trifon & Alexa Kallis, Christos & Zina Kalodoukas, Vasilios & Debra Kalouris, Angela Kalouris, Gerassimos & Viola Kalouris, Gregory Kanazeh, I. & D. Kanellis, Niki Kanos, Nicholas & Rose Marie Kapaniris, Drossos & Nicole Kapaniris, Stamatios & Evpraxia Kapodistrias, Lambros & Ang. Kappas, Dennis & Nancy Karagas, Kerry & Virginia Karagianis, John & Irene Karaphillis, Michael Karatzas, Kosta & Maria Karavokiros, Michael & Irene Karavokiros, Steve & Pam Karavokiros, Stavroula Kardoulias, Alexander Kariofilis, Helen Karvounis, Yiannis Kasapakis, Fr. Sampson & Presvytera Mallory Kastrandas, Elias & Catherine Vassios, Ath. & Spiridoula Katsaras, Kaliope Katsaras, Renee Katsulos, Theophanis & Mary Kavouklis, Lazarus & Maria Keeter, Kelly Kelly, Mary Katherine Kiesel, Vincent & Christine Kilpatrick, Mary Kiousis, Mary Kipreos, Olga Kirkpatrick, Elsie Kissianis, Anthony & Athanasia Klimis, Christina & George Klimis, Constantinos & Kalotina Klimis, Efthimios & Niki Kokovidis, Alex. & Evaggelia Kontodiakos, Angeliki Kontodiakos, John & Argie Kontodiakos, Michael Kopacz, Joseph & Andrea Korakakis, Nick Kossifidis, Johanna Kostakis, Peter & Bessie Kostelis, Maria Kostopoulos, Nick Kotis, George & Artemis Kotronis, Demosthene Kouki, Maan & Real Koukoulakis, Cletis & Krystal Koukoulakis, Maria Koulianos, Manuel & Carol Koulianos, Fotis & Lee Koulianos, Ioannis & Maria Koulianos, John & Maria Koulianos, Mike & Stephanie Koulianos, Nomiki Koulianos, Pamela Koumendouros, Irene Koumoundouros, Anna Kouremetis, Michael & Terri Kouremetis, Sevasti Kourmoulakis, Michael & Agnes Kourmoulakis, Despina Kouros, Pantelis & Ioanna Kouros, Valantis Koursiotis, Michael & Elaine Kouskoutis, N Michael Koutelas, Irene Koutsouradis, Alex & Vickie Koutsourais, Emm. & Anastasia Koutsourais, Irene Koutsourais, Manuel & Susan Kovach, Stathia Kritsepis, John & Hariklia Kritsepis, Terry & Tina Krouskos, Pantelis & Irini Kuvalakis, Alexandra Lamanis, Angela Lambidis, Nikolas & Bessie Lambrianos, Chris & Penny

9 LaRose, Angela LaStarza, Jacob LaStarza, Roland & Renoula Lazarek, John & Diana Leadbetter, David & Galatiani Lelekis, Emmanuel & Eleni Lelekis, Irene Lelekis, John Lelis, Alexandra Lialios, Peter & Maria Liarikos, Stavroula Linardos, Stella Linton, Flora Liounakos, Peter & Priscilla Livanos, Mina Loban, William & Stella Loe, Virginia Loparnos, Peter Louis, Chris & Bonnie Loukataras, Dimitrios & Anna Louris, Dimitrios Lulias, John Lulias, Kally Lynch, J.L. & F.E. Macinnes, Deborah Magganas, Kostas Magganas, Theodore Maggio, James Maglis, Stavros Maglis, Theofilos Mahinis, Catherine Mailles, Mike Jr. & Jamie Maillis, Maria Makris, Eugenia Makryllos, Katerina Malecki, Gregory & Dionisia Mammas, Carmen Mandalou, George & Beverly Manglis, Saki & Danielle Manglis, Theofilos & Tula Manias, Nikitias & Aspasia Manias, Nicholas & Michelle Manolakos, Polizois & Eleni Manos, Chris Manuel, Mary Margaritis, Diane Margolis, Andrew & Kelly Marinakos, Vassiliki Markis, Jimmy Marko, Albert & Khara Markonios, Sotirios & Denise Markonios, Stavros & Eleni Markonios, Elias Markonios, Katina Markopulos, Karen Markos, Anastasios & Angeline Markou, Kalliopi Martinez, Stephanie Martini, James Mastrovasilis, Foula Mathews, Hrisa & Michael Mavromatis, Athena Mavromatis, Drossoulla Mazarakis, Donna Megaloudis, Gary Megaloudis, Stella Mehas, Emmanuel Mehas, Katina Meintanas, Tassia Melandinos, Dim. & Georgia Meris, Eftihia Metaxas, Tom & Angela Miaoulis, Dena Miaoulis, Kathy Miaoulis, Maria Miaoulis, Nick & Shirley Michael, Chris & Justine Michailos, Pan. & Penelope Michalakis, Fotini Michalopoulos, Nicole Miliotis, John & Bessi Miliotis, Pantelis & Dorothy Miller, Christopher & Evelyn Milo, Magdaline Missos, Gregory Mitrou, Stamatina Moniodes, George & Tula Monokandilos, Drosso Monokandilos, Stanley & Keri Monokandilos, Maritsa Moraitis, Isidoros & Alicia Moraitis, Costas & Irene Morgan, Thalia Moros, Margentina Moshonas, Anthony Moshonas, Eugenia Mouratidis, Pano & Niki Moustakas, LCM & Valerie Moutsatsos, Basil & Rosemarie Moutsatsos, Costas & Mary Moutsatsos, Demetrios & Goldie Moutsatsos, Spero Mucaj, Petrit & Anila Neil, David & Leah Nelsen, William & Leoni Nicholas, Nick & Kathy Syron, John Jr. & Anastasia Nichols, Nicholas & Helen Ognenovski, Vlado & Violeta Owens, Angeline Paitakis, Stephen Palaidis, Christopher & Geneva Pamboukis, John Panageas, Elias Panagos, George Panaou, Frantjeskos & Maria Panson, Evangelia Pantages, Jason Pantelakis, Andonia Panteliodis, Aglaia Panteliodis, Nick Pantelis, Emmanuel & Marianne Pantelis, Maria Savvina Pantelis, Michael Pantelis, Nikita & Sylvia Pantelis, Pelagia & Stavros Papacalodoucas, Agapitos & L. Papageorgiou, John & Sophie Papastavrou, Sophia Papatheodorou, Euterpe Papageorgiou, Socrates Pappas, Agathi Pappas, Argie Pappas, Bessie Pappas, Demetrios Pappas, Jack Pappas, Joyce Pappas, Leah Pappas, Louis & Rosanne Pappas, Lula Paraskevas, Theoktistos Paravalos, Evangelos & Angie Paravalos, Peter Parkos, Kathryn Parr, Goldie Pasisis, Edith Pateras, Theophillis Paterson, Benjamin & Hellen Patides, George Patides, Kalli Pavalis, Andrew & Ioanna Pavlides, Stella Paxson, Theodora Perkins, Kenneth & Barbara Peros, Ioannis & Litsa Petalas, John & Bessie Petalas, Haralambos Petit, Eric & Kathryn Petropoulos, Kostas & Teryyl Philipson, Susan Phillips, Pauline Pianese, Joseph & Yasmin Pieri, Alexandra Pikos, Michael & Diane Pilatos, Georgios & Maria Pilitsis, John & Lois Polychronis, Kaliopi Pondakos, Manuel & Sylvia Prodromitis, Demosthenes Prodromitis, Vassilia Protopapas, Tony & Sophie Psaras, Paul Pseftelis, Katerina Pseftelis, Vasilis & Kelly Pseftelis, Kosta Pseftelis, Maria Psilakis, Michael & Ekaterini Psilakis, Erasima Psiropoulos, George & Frieda Quillin, Mary Raimo, Mary Raptis, Ester Riefner, Barbara Rigas, Evangeline Rigas, James & Nitsa Rigas, Stratos & Maria Rigopoulos, Dimitrios & Elef. Rinios, John & Irene Roberts, William & Ann Robinson, Kyle & Alexis Rondeau, Jay & Chris Rondeau, Michele Rousakis, Rev. Fr. James & Presvytera Vassiliki Ruskin, Les & Anna Sakelson, James Sakelson, William Salemi, Jon & Ioanna Samarkos, Charles & Ann Samarkos, Evangeline Samarkos, Michael & Marian. Samarkos, Mary Santoyo, Frank & Angela Sapounakis, Erasmia Sarantis, Maria Saravanos, Anth. & Mary Ann Saravanos, George Saravanos, Maria Saros-Kovalcik, Donald & N. Saroukos, Kaliope Savakis, Ilias N Savas, Emmanuel Savidakis, Fredericos & Ourania Savopoulos, Stavros & Tina Savva, Eugene & Thekla Schlemmer, Anna Schooler, Daniel & Sophia Schutt, Robert Scopelitis, Eve & Argyro Sheeks, Michael & Sophie Shoemaker, James & Catherine Shontz, Michael & Alexandra Shontz, Edward Shontz, Eva Shyti, Genti & Kela Sisois, Costas & Niki Skandaliaris, Anargiros & Lora Skandaliaris, Bill & Karen Skandaliaris, George & Katina Skandaliaris, Zaharias & Kat. Skaroulis, Chrisoula Skartsaris, Aristidis Skiadas, George & Vickie Skoutelis, Irene Smalios, George & Athina Smalios, Konstandinos & Mary Smalis, Kosmas Smith, E Victoria Smith, Robert & Anna Smolios, Charles Smolios, Nick & Joyce Solon, George Sourvanos, Dionysios & Argiro Spanolios, Jim & Bernet Spanolios, James & Nicholas J. Spanolios, Kay Spanos, George & Fay Spirides, Kalegis & Billie Spirtos, Russ & Eva Stamas, Anna Stamas, Cecelia Stamas, John & Donna Stamas, George & Karen Stamas, William & Patricia Stamas, Peter & Patricia Stamathis, Poppy Stamos, Rosemary Stamus, Diana Stathakaros, Anthony & Alex. Stathakis, Yanni & Theodora Stathis, James Stavrakis, Andie Stavropoulos, Paul & Evangelia Stavropoulos, H. P. Stavropoulos, Jim & Lisa Stavropoulos, John Steffen, Maria & Eve Steffen, George & Katherine Stephanos, John & Evelyn Stephanos, Michael Stratakis, Peter & Doris Sullivan, Lee & Stephanie Tabus, Edward & Anna Tagarelli, Donna Tagarelli, Ioanna-Maria Tagarelli, Noel Tagarelli, Elaine Tagaropoulos, Dimitri Tagaropoulos, John Tagaropoulos, Kon/nos & Th. Tahinos, Antonios & Aldona Takes, Marie Terrell, Dale Theodosis, Kostas Theofanus, Yiota Theofilos, Katie Theophilopoulos, Jerry & Chr. Theophilopoulos, Dean & Ellyn Theos, Ethel Thomas, Ethel Tides, Elpida Tiliakos, Drossos & Athena Tiliakos, Sevasti Tomaras, Athanasios & Stavria Tombros, Sophia Touloumis, Alexander Tout, Jack & Meni Triantafilles, Betty Tsagaratos, Mema Tsagaris, Louie & Susan Tsagaris, Spiro Tsakizis, Katina Tsakos, Stavros & Toulla Tsambis, Gus & Anna Tsambis, Charles Tsambis, George Tsangaris, Charles & Mary Tsangaris, Georgia Tsangaris, John & Irene Tsantakis, Christina Tsardoulias, Jason & Athena Tsardoulias, Chris Tsavaris, John & Stamatia Tsavaris, Sofia Tsesmelis, Demetri & Mary Tsiabasis, Ioannis & Marina Tsigaridis, Theodoros & Ageliki Tsikouris, Marilyn Tsiouklas, Andrew & Maria Tsongranis, Andrew & Laurel Tsongranis, George & Melissa Tsoukalas, Helen Tsoutsanis, Catherine Tsoutsanis, Samuell Vaporis, Michael Sr. & Helen Varvaresos, John Sr. & Carla Varvaresos, John Jr. Vasilakos, Nicholaos & Dimitra Vasilyadis, Tiryandafilya Vastardis, William Vatikiotis, Costa & Darlene Vazopolos, Steve Velardocchia, Salv. Jr. & Maria Vergos, Aristotelis Vestas, Emmanuel & Georgette Vlahakis, Lidia Vostitsanos, Lazaros Vougioklakis, Peter Vouros, John & Mary Vouros, Pete Vouvalis, Emmanuel & Beverly Vouvalis, George Vouvalis, Nicholas & Grace Vretas, Jean & John Ward, Raymond & Irene Whitacre, Emerson & Katherine White, Michael & Andrea Winship, Susan Wright, Phillip & Irene Xanthopoulos, Lefki Xipolitas, Michael Xyftis, Leontios Yanna, Mark & Mary Ypsilantis, Hercules Zagorianos, Christos & Maria Zantopoulos, Bessie Zaronias, Anthony & Sofia Zaronias, Kalliopi & Michael Zaronias, Katherine Zervos, Basil Zervos, Pantella Zisimopoulos, Harry & Helen Zoidis, Maria Zutes, Camille Zutes, George & Lucinda

10 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED 2016 (As of September 13, 2016) Rev Fr Sampson & Presvytera Mallory Kasapakis 1910 Inn Angeliadis, Gregory & Maria 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) Giannas, Pericles & Evy Golden Brush - Drosso Kapaniris Haskopoulos, Evangelia Ioannidis, Emmanuel & Anna Johnson, William & Sherry Kales, Trifon & Alexa Kalymnian Society Kipreos, Olga Klimis, Harry & Effemia Klimis, Michael Koukoulakis, Maria Kouremetis, Michael & Terri Koukoutis, N. Michael & Tina Koutelas, Irene Lelekis, John & Calliope Manias, Nikitas & Aspasia Markos Jewelry Ring Donation Nelsen, William & Leoni Pappas, Bessie Patsalides, Harry & Anna Psilakis, Erasmia Shoemaker, James & Catherine St Nicholas Bookstore St Nicholas Dance Ministry Mrs Tagarelli, Albert Tsantakis, Christina Vouvalis, Nicholas Ypsilantis, Hercules (In memory of Kivotos & Rousa Ypsilantis) Zantopoulos, Bessie DEBT ELIMINATION CAMPAIGN The St Nicholas Community would like to thank all those who have made a pledge to help eliminate our debt. 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 Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Debt Elimination Pledges Received $ 171, Debt Elimination Monies Received $ 173, Credit Line Balance $ 66, Please contact treasurer Anna Billiris with questions regarding this report. She may be reached at or abilliris@usameribank.com.

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12 VOLUNTEERS & VENDORS WANTED Volunteers are needed for the St. Nicholas 5 th Annual Greek Food & Wine Festival, set to take place October at the St. Nicholas Community Center. Let s come together again! All you need to do is complete the Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet (see opposite page), and return it completed to the office by October 10. You will receive a confirmation or telephone call from the Volunteer Committee prior to the festival. For questions, contact Karen Markopulos at k k o u s lp@gmail.c o m or M a r ia Angeliadis a t m a - ria@stnicholastarpon.org or Thank you for your valuable time and talents! IF YOU ARE A VENDOR: Booths, rented at $300 for three (3) days, are still available. Please call festival chairman Costas Sisois at or the parish office at to reserve your space now!

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16 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. THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR PC? This year s elections for Parish Council will be held after Divine Liturgy on December 11 at Fr. Tryfon Hall. Applications must be submitted by the conclusion of the Parish Assembly on Sunday, November 13. If you would like to run for Parish Council, please contact Soultana by calling or by ing soultana@stnicholastarpon.org. DISCOVER ORTHODOXY This Fall, we will be welcoming everyone who is interested in learning more about the Greek Orthodox Church to join us for a series of free seminars. These informative sessions about the history and traditions of our Church will be especially useful to anyone who is looking to convert to the Orthodox Faith -- but everyone is welcome! Keep an eye out for dates and contact information soon!

17 TORNADOS DAMAGE IONIAN VILLAGE The site of Ionian Village in Vartholomio, Ilia, Greece, sustained extensive damage from fierce tornados that went through the area on September 8. Ionian Village is the international Summer Camp ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in Greece. Its programs had concluded earlier in August and there were no campers or staff present. There are no reported casualties. The buildings and facilities of the campus have suffered substantial damage, and hundreds of trees have been either toppled or completely uprooted. While the Chapel of Saint Iakovos sustained only minor exterior damage, the area known as The Pines, the home to the unique Ionian Village Orthodox Life program, has been mostly destroyed. Extensive damage was also incurred at other major areas including the pool, the camper cabins, the cafeteria, the arts & crafts area, and the area behind the camp where the camp animals lived. In response to the outpouring of support and offers of assistance from many campers, parents and faithful stewards of Ionian Village, the Archdiocese had initiated a fundraising campaign to assist in the rebuilding efforts. All funds donated to this campaign will go directly to the clearing, repair and rebuilding of the Ionian Village campsite. To make a donation to the Ionian Village rebuilding campaign, visit or send a check to Greek Orthodox Archdiocese/Ionian Village Rebuilding Fund, 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY DIVER APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE Epiphany, a holy Feast Day for our Church and a major event for our parish, is just four months away. Time for divers to start preparing! Download the 2017 Epiphany Diver application packet by visiting our website at Applications are due on Thursday, December 1, 2016, with no exception. 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

18 Hellenic Genealogy Conference October 14 & 15, 2016 Join us for a unique and educational event, where scholars from throughout Florida and the nation will gather to discuss various aspects of Greek genealogy research and the history of Greek immigration to the U.S. All members of the public are welcome to attend and to offer their experiences and perspectives during the discussion. This free event will take place on Friday, October 14, at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center (101 S. Pinellas Ave) and Saturday, October 15 at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum (100 Beekman Ln, Craig Park). Preliminary Program Friday, October 14 6:00-8:00 pm Sign-in, introduction, and photographic exhibitions To Horio and Themelia/ Foundations by Eleni Christopoulos-Lekkas, Center for Gulf Coast Folklife Gal lery/tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. Saturday, October 15 8:30am - Breakfast at Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum, Craig Park 9:30 - Denise Manning/City of Tarpon Springs Introduction to Genealogy Resources at the Tarpon Springs Library 10:00 - Tina Bucuvalas/City of Tarpon Springs The Greek Community of Tarpon Springs 10:30 - Break 10:45 Georgia Stryker-Keilman/HellenicGenealogyGeek.com Preparation for Genealogy Research in Greece: How U.S. Records Can Help 11:15 - Gonda Van Steen/University of Florida Adoptees Anonymous: Adoption, Memory, and Cold War 12:00 pm - Lunch Break 1:00 - Carol Kostakos-Petranek/writer - Using Genealogical Records from Greece 2:00 - Denise Mathews/Eastern Connecticut State University Genealogy and Documentary Films 2:45 - Break 3:00 - George Topalidis/University of Florida - An Introduction to the Ottoman Greeks of the US Project at the University of Florida 4:00 - Discussion 6:00 Dinner at area restaurants Program Organizers include the City of Tarpon Springs/Cultural Services & Public Library, Center for Greek Studies/University of Florida, Center for European Studies/ University of Florida, and Samuel Proctor Oral History Program, University of Florida. Tarpon Springs Arts, 324 Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, Florida Tel ,

19 ST NICHOLAS GREEK SCHOOL The St Nicholas Cathedral Greek School welcomes all students and their parents to another productive year. Give your children the opportunity to learn the richest language in the world, our Orthodox faith, heritage & tradition. Class times: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 pm Tuition: $350/year (one child) or $600/year (two children) For more information, please contact our church office at SAVE THE DATE: Monday, 9/19/16 The St. Nicholas Dance Ministry will start the season with Agiasmo at 6:00 pm and Registration Kickoff / Orientation immediately following at the St Nicholas Community Center. Practices will be Mondays at the Community Center, as follows: *Grades :30-5:15, Eva Athanasatos *Grades 4-5 5:15-6:00, Eva Athanasatos *Grades 6-8 (MS) 6:15-7:15, Maria Kouskoutis & Kiki Kontodiakos *High School / College - 7:15-8:30, Anna Athanasatos, Rania Samartzis *Adults 7:15-8:30, Maria Kouskoutis We hope you see you there!

20 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. Philoptochos is the voice of Christ! Come help us change this world Monday, September 19, 7:00 pm Fr Tryfon Hall Upcoming Events Sunday, October 2: Coffee Hour after both Divine Liturgies October 7, 8, 9: Rummage Sale -- Items needed. No clothing, large furniture or books. All items must be in good condition and can be dropped off at our office on Tuesday or Wednesday from Help will be needed on those days. Please contact Irene at St Nicholas Philoptochos, 18 Hibiscus St (directly behind St. Nicholas Cathedral) Mailing address: P.O. Box 2043, Tarpon Springs, FL Tel:

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22 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. Open a book to a world of light! 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. Crazy John $18.00 A compilation of the incredible stories and anecdotes about the life and times of a man named John, a humble bakery worker who died in the 1990s and was known as a Fool for Christ. You will be awestruck and inspired by this amazing true story. Vol. 1 & 2 are also available in Greek. 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. Saint Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins $20.00 Saint Nicholas stands apart from nearly every other Christian saint. This beautifully illustrated book is a modern retelling of the legend of Saint Nicholas in exquisite iconographic style. 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!

23 SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES OFFICE, M-F, 9am-5pm Monday Δευτέρα SEPTEMBER 19 BOOKSTORE, M-F 10:00 am-2:00 pm Dance Ministry, 4:00 pm, Community Center Philoptochos General Meeting, 7:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Tuesday Τρίτη SEPTEMBER 20 Gulf Coast Legal Services Free Seminar, 10:00 am, Fr Tryfon Hall Boy Scouts, 7:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Wednesday Τετάρτη SEPTEMBER 21 Paraklesis to St Nicholas 6:00 pm Little Lambs, 10:00 am, meet at Fr Tryfon Hall Greek School, 4:30 pm Thursday Πέμπτη SEPTEMBER 22 Greek School, 4:30 pm Choir, 6:30 pm, Cathedral Friday Παρασκευή SEPTEMBER 23 Saturday Σάββατο SEPTEMBER 24 Hope Event, 9:00 am, Fred Howard Park, Shelter #8 (in case of rain, Community Center Gym) Sunday Κυριακή SEPTEMBER 25 Orthros / Όρθρος, 7:30 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία (Ελληνικά) 8:45 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία (English) 10:45 am Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

24 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 & Antonino Genduso BYZANTINE ARTS ACADEMY -- Fr Sampson Kasapakis 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.) -- Melissa Tsongranis LITTLE LAMBS -- Presvytera Mallory 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 YOUTH CHOIR -- Diane Anastasiades 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