Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, November 6, 2016

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1 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, November 6, 2016 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers, November 8

2 WEEKLY MESSAGE In a society which elevates self-promotion as a worthy trait, it is difficult to imagine learning a lesson from a woman crawling on her hands and knees to secretly be healed by God. In a society which awards self-accomplishment, it s even more difficult to accept that it is honorable to sit and wait for healing rather than demand immediate attention. Our society, while offering wonderful opportunities for anyone and everyone to express their God-given talents, the last character trait we expect to see highlighted is humility. But it is humility that is our greatest teacher. In both healing stories we hear today in the Gospel, it is humility rather than self-promotion and accomplishment that is lifted up by God. The woman, despite the fact she had been seriously ill for 12 years without a single moment of relief from doctors, came to God secretly, almost crawling on the ground just for a chance to touch His garments. By today s standards, she might have been accused of not have enough self-esteem to approach God. Some may even ask, Doesn t she know God can heal her? All she has to do is name it and claim it! God makes a lesson of her humility when He brings her to the front, Who touched Me? She was forced to admit she had dared to touch the Lord. She had dared to have enough faith that God would heal her. She knew the teachings of the Holy Scriptures. How many in the crowd knew the Old Testament prophecy this woman knew? (See Malachi 4.2) How many understood that when she reached out to touch the fringe of His garments, she was declaring Jesus to be the Messiah? Even so, this woman chose not to teach others to read the Holy Scriptures; she didn t even want to be seen. It was enough to have simple faith that Jesus was the Messiah. She was healed and God lifted up her humility for us to learn a lesson. The man whose son was near death begged Jesus to come to his house. This bold statement reflected a man that knew Jesus Christ had the ability to heal. Then, while Jesus was on His was to heal the son, He was interrupted by a strange woman sneaking around to delay Jesus by getting healed. It was just enough of a delay that his son died. Rather than getting upset with the woman or going on a rage against the disciples for not keeping Jesus moving, the man was willing to walk away. Jesus said, Do not be afraid. Only believe and she will be made well. (Luke 8.50) If we were in the place of either the woman or the father in today s Gospel story, would we have had the humility to sit quietly and wait for God s healing? Or would we rant and rave that we were here first? Would we have been willing to allow the woman to approach Jesus? Or would we have dismissed her as just another member of the crowd? It is easy to follow the lead of our society and promote our agenda as more important than the others in our group. It is more convenient to demand first-come, first-served, rather than allow others to receive God s attention or blessings before us. But then again, any lesson worth learning isn t easy. The path of self-promotion and self-accomplishment might be the preferred American way, but it isn t the Orthodox way. The Orthodox way is the way of humility.

3 TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES MEMORIALS 40-day: Mary Ganga 6-month: Eleni Gil 1-year: Costas Bizios, Kalliopi Soulounias, Meletios Tyrovolas 7-year: Triadafillia Himonetos Drozas Fam: Henry Hank (9-yr), George (29-yr), Evangelia Brickley (33-yr), Marilyn (39-yr), Helen (44-yr), Fotis Frank (55-yr), Christopher (81-yr), John (89-yr) TRISAGION + Vasilios Katsaras + George Tsangaris Please join us following today s Divine Liturgy for a reception to welcome our new Dean, Fr Athanasios Haros, Presvytera Vassi, and their son, Harry. Variable Sunday Liturgy Hymns Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Τοῦ Ἱεράρχου Θείας πίστεως ὁμολογία, ἄλλον Παῦλον σε τῇ Ἐκκλησίᾳ, ζηλωτὴν ἐν ἱερεῦσιν ἀνέδειξε, Συνεκβοᾷ σοι καὶ Ἄβελ πρὸς Κύριον, καὶ Ζαχαρίου τὸ αἷμα τὸ δίκαιον, Πάτερ Ὅσιε, Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν ἱκέτευε, δωρήσασθαι ἡμῖν τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Του Ναού Κανόνα πίστεως και εικόνα πραότητος, εγκρατείας διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξέ σε τη ποίμνη σου, η των πραγμάτων αλήθεια δια τούτο εκτήσω τη ταπεινώσει τα υψηλά, τη πτωχεία τα πλούσια, Πάτερ Ιεράρχα Νικόλαε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τω Θεώ, σωθήναι τας ψυχάς ημών. Κοντάκιον Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία, πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε, μὴ παρίδῃς, ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε. Resurrectional Apolytikion Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. He trampled death under foot by means of death; and He became the firstborn from the dead. From the maw of Hades He delivered us; and He granted the world His great mercy. For the Hierarch Your confession of the true divine faith manifested you unto the whole Church as another Paul and zealot among the priests. With you together is shouting the righteous blood of Zacharias and Abel unto the Lord. Holy Father Paul, beseech Christ our God fervently, entreating that He grant us His great mercy. Apolytikion of St. Nicholas As rule of the faith and picture of gentleness, and teacher of temperance you were exhibited to your flock, by the truth of the evidence, Thus you acquired the lofty through humility, abundance through poverty. Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, that our souls may be saved. Kontakion O Protection of Christians unshamable, mediation with the Creator immovable, we sinners beg you, do not despise the voices of our prayers, but anticipate, since you are good, and swiftly come unto our aid as we cry out to you with faith: Hurry to intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who defend now and ever those who honor you.

4 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Γαλάτας 1:11-19 Ἀ δελφοί, γνωρίζω ὑμῖν τὸ Εὐαγγέλιον τὸ εὐαγγελισθὲν ὑπ' ἐμοῦ ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν κατὰ ἄνθρωπον οὐδὲ γὰρ ἐγὼ παρὰ ἀνθρώπου παρέλαβον αὐτό, οὔτε ἐδιδάχθην, ἀλλὰ δι' ἀποκαλύψεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. 'Ηκούσατε γὰρ τὴν ἐμὴν ἀναστροφήν ποτε ἐν τῷ Ἰουδαϊσμῷ, ὅτι καθ' ὑπερβολὴν ἐδίωκον τὴν ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ Θεοῦ καὶ ἐπόρθουν αὐτήν, καὶ προέκοπτον ἐν τῷ Ἰουδαϊσμῷ ὑπὲρ πολλοὺς συνηλικιώτας ἐν τῷ γένει μου, περισσοτέρως ζηλωτὴς ὑπάρχων τῶν πατρικῶν μου παραδόσεων. Ὅτε δὲ εὐδόκησεν ὁ Θεὸς, ὁ ἀφορίσας με ἐκ κοιλίας μητρός μου καὶ καλέσας διὰ τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ ἀποκαλύψαι τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ ἐν ἐμοὶ, ἵνα εὐαγγελίζωμαι αὐτὸν ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν, εὐθέως οὐ προσανεθέμην σαρκὶ καὶ αἵματι, οὐδὲ ἀνῆλθον εἰς Ιεροσόλυμα πρὸς τοὺς πρὸ ἐμοῦ ἀποστόλους, ἀλλὰ ἀπῆλθον εἰς Ἀραβίαν, καὶ πάλιν ὑπέστρεψα εἰς Δαμασκόν. Επειτα μετὰ τρία ἔτη ἀνῆλθον εἰς Ιεροσόλυμα ἱστορῆσαι Πέτρον, καὶ ἐπέμεινα πρὸς αὐτὸν ἡμέρας δεκαπέντε ἕτερον δὲ τῶν ἀποστόλων οὐκ εἶδον, εἰ μὴ Ἰάκωβον τὸν ἀδελφὸν τοῦ Κυρίου. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν ηʹ Τ ῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ, ᾧ ὄνομα Ἰάειρος, καὶ αὐτὸς ἄρχων τῆς συναγωγῆς ὑπῆρχε καὶ πεσὼν παρὰ τοὺς πόδας τοῦ Ἰησοῦ παρεκάλει αὐτὸν εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ, ὅτι θυγάτηρ μονογενὴς ἦν αὐτῷ ὡς ἐτῶν δώδεκα καὶ αὕτη ἀπέθνῃσκεν. Ἐν δὲ τῷ ὑπάγειν αὐτὸν οἱ ὄχλοι συνέπνιγον αὐτόν. καὶ γυνὴ οὖσα ἐν ῥύσει αἵματος ἀπὸ ἐτῶν δώδεκα, ἥτις ἰατροῖς προσαναλώσασα ὅλον τὸν βίον οὐκ ἴσχυσεν ὑπ' οὐδενὸς θεραπευθῆναι, προσελθοῦσα ὄπισθεν ἥψατο τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ, καὶ παραχρῆμα ἔστη ἡ ῥύσις τοῦ αἵματος αὐτῆς. καὶ εἶπεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς Τίς ὁ ἁψάμενός μου; ἀρνουμένων δὲ πάντων εἶπεν ὁ Πέτρος καὶ οἱ σὺν αὐτῷ Ἐπιστάτα, οἱ ὄχλοι συνέχουσί σε καὶ ἀποθλίβουσι καὶ λέγεις τίς ὁ ἁψάμενός μου; ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν Ἥψατό μού τις ἐγὼ γὰρ ἔγνων δύναμιν ἐξελθοῦσαν ἀπ' ἐμοῦ. ἰδοῦσα δὲ ἡ γυνὴ ὅτι οὐκ ἔλαθε, τρέμουσα ἦλθε καὶ προσπεσοῦσα αὐτῷ δι' ἣν αἰτίαν ἥψατο αὐτοῦ ἀπήγγειλεν αὐτῷ ἐνώπιον παντὸς τοῦ λαοῦ, καὶ ὡς ἰάθη παραχρῆμα. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτῇ Θάρσει, θύγατερ, ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε πορεύου εἰς εἰρήνην. Ἔτι αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος ἔρχεταί τις παρὰ τοῦ ἀρχισυναγώγου λέγων αὐτῷ ὅτι Τέθνηκεν ἡ θυγάτηρ σου μὴ σκύλλε τὸν διδάσκαλον. ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ἀκούσας ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῷ λέγων Μὴ φοβοῦ μόνον πίστευε, καὶ σωθήσεται. ἐλθὼν δὲ εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν οὐκ ἀφῆκεν εἰσελθεῖν οὐδένα εἰ μὴ Πέτρον καὶ Ἰωάννην καὶ Ἰάκωβον καὶ τὸν πατέρα τῆς παιδὸς καὶ τὴν μητέρα. ἔκλαιον δὲ πάντες καὶ ἐκόπτοντο αὐτήν. ὁ δὲ εἶπε Μὴ κλαίετε οὐκ ἀπέθανεν, ἀλλὰ καθεύδει. καὶ κατεγέλων αὐτοῦ, εἰδότες ὅτι ἀπέθανεν. αὐτὸς δὲ ἐκβαλὼν ἔξω πάντας καὶ κρατήσας τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῆς ἐφώνησε λέγων Ἡ παῖς, ἐγείρου. καὶ ἐπέστρεψε τὸ πνεῦμα αὐτῆς, καὶ ἀνέστη παραχρῆμα, καὶ διέταξεν αὐτῇ δοθῆναι φαγεῖν. καὶ ἐξέστησαν οἱ γονεῖς αὐτῆς ὁ δὲ παρήγγειλεν αὐτοῖς μηδενὶ εἰπεῖν τὸ γεγονός. 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 1:11-19 B rethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother. GOSPEL Luke 8:41-56 A t that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened. 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 SYNAXIS OF THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL & THE OTHER BODILESS POWERS All the Angels, according to the Apostle Paul, are ministering spirits, sent forth to minister to them who shall be heirs of salvation. God set them as overseers of every nation and people, and guides to that which is profitable; and while one Angel is appointed to oversee each nation as a whole, one is also appointed to protect each Christian individually. He commands them to guard them that nothing should harm them, neither should any evil draw nigh to their dwelling. In the Heavens they always behold the face of God, sending up to Him the thrice-holy hymn and interceding with Him in our behalf, seeing they rejoice over one sinner that repents. In a word, they have served God in so many ways for our benefit, that the pages of Holy Scripture are filled with the histories thereof. It is for these reasons that the Orthodox Church, wisely honoring these divine ministers, celebrates the Synaxis, that is, our coming together in assembly for their common feast to chant their praises, especially for the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, who are mentioned in the Scriptures by name. The name Michael means "Who is like God" and Gabriel means "God is mighty." The number of Angels is not defined in the divine Scriptures, but all are divided into nine orders: Thrones, Cherubim, Seraphim, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels. ΣΥΝΑΞΙΣ ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΩΝ ΜΙΧΑΗΛ ΚΑΙ ΓΑΒΡΙΗΛ Κατά την Άγια Γραφή οι άγγελοι στέλνονται από το Θεό με μορφή ορατή (οι άγγελοι είναι αόρατα αγαθά πνεύματα κοντά στο, Θεό) σε σπουδαίες ιστορικές περιστάσεις, που πρόκειται να εκδηλωθεί ή να εκτελεσθεί κάποια μεγάλη θεία θέληση. Τη σχέση, που έχουν οι άγγελοι με το Θεό και τους ανθρώπους, καθώς και την αποστολή τους, βλέπουμε επίσης μέσα στην Αγία Γραφή. Επικεφαλής των αγγελικών δυνάμεων είναι οι αρχάγγελοι Μιχαήλ και Γαβριήλ. Τον Μιχαήλ συναντάμε στην Παλαιά Διαθήκη. π.χ. όταν ο Αβραάμ μέλλει να θυσιάσει τον Ισαάκ, στον Ιησού του Ναυή, στον Ηλία, στον Λώτ, για να τον σώσει όταν ο Θεός αποφάσισε να καταστρέψει τα Γόμορα, στον Πατριάρχη Ιακώβ, στον μάντη Βαρλαάμ και άλλου. Επίσης ο Μιχαήλ, ήταν αυτός που οδήγησε το λαό του Ισραήλ στη φυγή από την Αίγυπτο. Τον Γαβριήλ συναντάμε στην Καινή Διαθήκη, όπως στον Ευαγγελισμό της Θεοτόκου και άλλου. Στην μνήμη, λοιπόν, των αποστολών και του έργου πού επιτελούν οι άγγελοι, η Εκκλησία μας όρισε τη γιορτή της 8ης Νοεμβρίου. NEKTARIUS THE WONDERWORKER Saint Nektarius was born in After putting himself through school, he began serving the Lord first as a monk, later as a priest and eventually as Metropolitan of the Pentapolis in eastern Libya, which was under the jurisdiction of Alexandria. Due to slander about his intentions, eventually he returned to Greece where he was appointed dean of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School in Athens. In 1904, he began the building of his convent of the Holy Trinity on the island of Aegina while yet dean of the Rizarios School; finding later that his presence there was needed, he took up his residence on Aegina in 1908, where he spent the last years of his life, devoting himself to the direction of his convent and to very intense prayer; he was sometimes seen lifted above the ground while rapt in prayer. He became the protector of all Aegina, through his prayers delivering the island from drought, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Here also he endured wicked slanders with singular patience, forgiving his false accusers and not seeking to avenge himself. Although he had already worked wonders in life, an innumerable multitude of miracles have been wrought after his repose in 1920 through his holy relics, which for many years remained incorrupt. There is hardly a malady that has not been cured through his prayers; but Saint Nektarius is especially renowned for his healings of cancer for sufferers in all parts of the world.

7 CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP IS learning how to be a responsible and concerned caretaker of Christ s Church; it is learning how to enjoy Church life and be happy in Church work., for in Her dwells the fullness of the Spirit of God. our active commitment to use all our time, talent and treasure for the benefit of humankind in grateful acknowledgment of Christ s redeeming love. caring for the needs of others. offering one s self to God as He offered Himself to us. what a person does after saying I believe, as proof of that belief. devotion and service to God and His Church as persons, as families, as diocese/metropolis, as national Church and as Church universal. Williams & McKibben in Oriented Leadership COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY Anna Billiris Costas Sisois George Dovellos Manolis Ioannidis Karen Markopulos Charles Samarkos Gus Tsambis

8 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED 2016 (As of November 1, 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, November 1, 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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10 PARISH HOUSEHOLDS PLEDGED AS OF NOV. 1, 2016 The following are the nearly 700 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, Omar Abbas, Theodore & Nellie Agelis, Caliope Aggeletos, Pangiota Alahouzos, George Alahouzos, Theophilos Alesafis, Michael & Kathy Alexiou, Lula Alexiou, Stephanie Alissandratos, Asimoula Julia Alissandratos, Bernice Ambeliotis, Mathew & Ruth Amorginos, Dimitrios & Maria Anastasiades, Anastasis & Diane Anastasiadis, Sotirios & Martha Andropoulos, James & Angeline Andropoulos, Harry & DeRose Angelakopoulos, John Angeliadis, Christina Angeliadis, George & Georgene Angeliadis, Gregory & Maria Angeliadis, Mercury & Diana Angelis, Thomaitsa & Cimo Annexy, Jorge Anthis, John & Mary Antonio, Theodore Apostolides, Ipatia Arfaras, Duchess Argeras, Christos & Stephanie Argeras, Vasilia Argeras, Zanetos & Mary Ann Argeros, William & Carla Arvanitakis, Theo & Georgia Ashcraft, James Assimack, Anna Eleni Assimack, Basil & Niki Assimack, Basil Themis Assimack, Kathleen Assimack, Peter Themis Athanasatos, Anna Athanasatos, Anthony & Eva Athanasatos, Nicholas Augoustatos, Kyriaki Bacas, Solon Bageris, Maria Bakas, Elizabeth Baker, Mary Bangos, Jason & Kelly Baris, Tasso & Janet Barlas, George & Angeliki Bilirakis, Emmanuel & Maria Bilirakis, Gus & Eva Bilirakis, Manuel Bilirakis, Michael & Evelyn Billiris, Beverly Billiris, George & Anna 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, George Chagaris, Nicholas & Kalotina Chamberlain, David & Angeline Chambers, George & Sandy Chaplinsky, Anthony Jr Chappel, Nicole Cheliotis, George & Harriet Christoforos, Nich. & Hrisov. 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 El-Khoury, Ziad Eliadis, Billie & William Ergas, Michael & Patricia Faison, Robert & Penelope Faklis, Anna Faklis, George & Katie Faklis, Michael Faklis, Vasile & Rena Fatolitis, Evelyn Fatolitis, Peter & Leza Fengar, Maria Filaretou, Jesusa Filaretou, John & Ypapanti Fillis, George & Irene Flytzanis, Ioannis & Irene Flytzanis, Kalli Flytzanis, Nicholas Fountotos, Maria Fragkos, Georgios & Tasia Frangos, George Frangos, Mike & Maria Frangos, Theodoros & Maria Frangos, Valandou Frantzis, Theodosios & Carol Franzeskos, Marietta Gallo, Sofia Galoozis, George & Sevasti Galouzis, Konstantinos & Maria Garner, Lester & Irene Gemmellaro, Krystyna Genereux, Robert & Betty Georgakakis, Nick & Evelyn George, Bessie Georgeades, James & Pia Georgiadis, Georgia Georgion, Stephanie Gerakios, George Gerakios Arfaras, Ann Giallourakis, Mike & Artemise Giallourakis, Bill Giallourakis, Tony & Anastasia 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 Haldoupis, Petros & Victoria Hankenhof, Eugene & Mary Hansen, Ray& Mahi 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, Max & Christina Houllis, Michael & Cynthia Houmis, Nicholas Hourdas, Jerry & Linda Hourdas, Maritsa Hourdas, Peter 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, Tryfon & Alexa Kallis, Christos & Zina Kalodoukas, Vasilios & Debra Kalouris, Angela Kalouris, Gerassimos & Viola Kalouris, Gregory 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, George Karavokiros, Michael & Irene Karavokiros, Steve & Pam Karavokiros, Stavroula Kardoulias, Alexander Kariofilis, Helen Karvounis, Yiannis Kasapakis, Fr. Sampson & Presvytera Mallory Kastrandas, Elias & Catherine 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, Constantinos & Kalotina Klimis, Efthimios & Niki Klimis, George & Christina Klonaris, John & Eleni Klonaris, Michael & Maria Kokovidis, Alex. & Evaggelia Kontodiakos, Angeliki Kontodiakos, John & Argie Kontodiakos, Michael Kontos, Emanuel & Chantel Kopacz, Joseph & Andrea Korakakis, Nick Kossifidis, Johanna Kostakis, Peter & Bessie Kostelis, Maria Kostopoulos, Nick Kotis, George & Artemis Kotronis, Demosthene Kouki, Maan & Real Koukos, George & Danielle Koukoulakis, Cletis & Krystal Koukoulakis, Maria Koulianos, Fotis & Lee Koulianos, Ioannis & Maria Koulianos, John & Maria Koulianos, Manuel & Carol Koulianos, Mike & Stephanie Koulianos, Nomiki Koulianos, Pamela Koumendouros, Irene Koumoundouros, Anna Kouremetis, Michael & Terri Kouremetis, Sevasti Kourmoulakis, Despina Kourmoulakis, Michael & Agnes Kouros, Pantelis & Ioanna Kouros, Valantis Koursiotis, Michael & Elaine Kouskoutis, George & Maria 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 Laden, James & Maria Lamanis, Angela Lambidis, Nikolas & Bessie Lambrianos, Chris & Penny LaRose, Angela LaStarza, Jacob LaStarza, Roland & Renoula Lazarek, John & Diana Leadbetter, David & Galatiani Lelekis, Emmanuel & Eleni Lelekis, Irene Lelekis, John Lelis, Alexandra Leventelis, James & Louise Lialios, Peter & Maria Liarikos, Stavroula Linardos, Stella Linton, Flora Liounakos, Peter & Priscilla Lipsanopoulos, Andreas & Stav. 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 Magklis, Sakellarios & Maria Maglis, John Maglis, Stavros Maglis, Theofilos Mahinis, Catherine Mailles, Mike Jr. & Jamie Maillis, Maria Makris, Jimmy & Carol Makris, Eugenia Makryllos, George & Sevasti Makryllos, Katerina Malecki, Gregory & Dionisia Mammas, Carmen Mandalou, George & Beverly Manglis, Saki & Danielle Manglis, Theofilos & Tula Manias, Nicholas & Michelle Manias, Nikitias & Aspasia Manolakos, Polizois & Eleni Manos, Chris Manuel, Mary Margaritis, Diane Margolis, Andrew & Kelly Marinakos, Vassiliki Markis, Jimmy Marko, Albert & Khara

11 Markonios, Katina Markonios, Sotirios & Denise Markonios, Stavros & Eleni 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 Michaelides, Katherine Michailos, Pan. & Penelope Michalakis, Fotini Michalopoulos, Nicole Miliotis, John & Bessi Miliotis, Pantelis & Dorothy Miller, Christopher & Evelyn Milo, Magdaline Missos, Gregory Mitrou, Stamatina Moniodes, George Monokandilos, Drosso Monokandilos, Maritsa Monokandilos, Stanley & Keri Moraitis, Isidoros & Alicia Moraitis, Costas & Irene Moros, Margentina Moshonas, Anthony Moshonas, Eugenia Mougros, Michael & Eleftheria 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 Nichols, Fr. Nicholas & Presv. Helen Ognenovski, Vlado & Violeta Owens, Angeline Paitakis, Stephen Palaidis, Christopher & Geneva Pamboukis, John Panageas, Elias Panageotou, Bill Panagos, George Panaou, Frantjeskos & Maria Panson, Evangelia Pantages, Jason Pantelakis, Andonia Panteliodis, Nick Pantelis, Emmanuel & Marianne Pantelis, Maria Savvina Pantelis, Michael Pantelis, Nikita & Sylvia Pantelis, Pelagia & Stavros Papacalodoucas, Agapitos & L. Papadakos, Georgia Papageorgiou, John & Sophie Papageorgiou, Socrates Papanos, Nicholas & Ilioula Papastavrou, Kostas & Sophia Papatheodorou, Euterpe 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 Patsalides, Harry & Ana 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, Anthony 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, Kosta Pseftelis, Maria Pseftelis, Vasilis & Kelly Psilakis, Erasmia Psilakis, Michael & Ekaterini 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 Sakellarides, John & Gloria Sakellarides, Matthew Sakellarides, Michael Sakelson, James Sakelson, William Salemi, Jon & Ioanna Samarkos, Charles & Ann Samarkos, Evangeline Samarkos, Mary Samarkos, Michael & Marian. Samartzis, Nikoleta Rania 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 Scopelitis, Eve & Argyro Shadrick, Ryan & Jennifer Sheeks, Michael & Sophie Shoemaker, James & Catherine Shontz, Edward Shontz, Eva Shontz, Michael & Alexandra Shyti, Genti & Kela Sisois, Costas & Niki Skandaliaris, Anargiros & Lora Skandaliaris, Bill & Karen Skandaliaris, George & Katina Skandaliaris, Zaharias & Kat. 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, James Spanolios, Jim & Bernet Spanolios, Kay Spanos, George & Fay Spirides, Kalegis & Billie Spirtos, Nicki Spirtos, Russ & Eva Stamas, Anna Stamas, Cecelia Stamas, John & Donna Stamas, George & Karen Stamas, Peter & Patricia Stamos, Rosemary Stamas, William & Patricia Stamus, Diana Stathakaros, Anthony & Alex. Stathakis, Yanni & Theodora Stathis, James Stavrakis, Andie Stavropoulos, H. P. Stavropoulos, Jim & Lisa Stavropoulos, John Stavropoulos, Paul & Evangelia Steffen, George & Katherine Steffen, Maria & Eve Stephanos, John & Evelyn Stephanos, Michael Stocks, Stephen & Karra Stratakis, Peter & Doris Syron, Jr, John & Tasula Tabus, Edward & Anna Tagarelli, Donna Tagarelli, Elaine Tagarelli, Ioanna-Maria Tagarelli, Noel Tagaropoulos, Dimitri Tagaropoulos, John Tagaropoulos, Kon/nos & Th. Tahinos, Antonios & Aldona Takes, Marie Tassopoulos, Andriana Tassopoulos, Chrisovalatou Tassopoulos, Peter & Freda Terrell, Dale Tezza, Aldo & Themis Theodosis, Kostas Theofanus, Yiota Theofilos, Katie Theophilopoulos, Dean & Ellyn Theophilopoulos, Jerry & Chr. Theos, Ethel Tides, Elpida Tiliakos, Drossos & Athena Tiliakos, Sevasti Tomaras, Athanasios & Stavria Tombros, Sophia Touloumis, Alexander Tout, Jack & Meni Trikoilis, Ilias & Virginia Tsagaratos, Mema Tsagaris, Louie & Susan Tsagaris, Spiro Tsakizis, Katina Tsakos, Stavros & Toulla Tsalikis, George & Valadou Tsambis, Charles Tsambis, George Tsambis, Gus & Anna Tsangaris, Charles & Mary Tsangaris, Georgia Tsangaris, John & Irene Tsantakis, Christina Tsardoulias, Chris Tsardoulias, Jason & Athena 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 Vassios, Ath. & Spiridoula Vastardis, William Vatikiotis, Costa & Darlene Vazopolos, Steve Velardocchia, Salv. Jr. & Maria Vergos, Aristotelis Vestas, Emmanuel & Georgette Vlahakis, Lidia Vlahopoulos, Spiros & Konst. Vostitsanos, Lazaros Vougioklakis, Peter Vouros, John & Mary Vouros, Pete Vouvalis, Emmanuel & Beverly Vouvalis, George Vouvalis, Nicholas & Grace Vretas, Jean & John Walker-Hernandez Diaz, Elis. 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 Zaronias, Stavros Zervos, Basil Zervos, Pantella Zisimopoulos, Harry & Helen Zoidis, Maria Zutes, Camille Zutes, George & Lucinda

12 OUR PRIESTS ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU F r. A t h a n a s i o s H a r o s ( ) a n d 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 and for emergencies. Kindly do not use the priests social media sites (e.g. Facebook), as your message might be inadvertently overlooked. Ο Πατήρ Αθανάσιος 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. ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AWARDS The annual Archangel Michael Awards Banquet of the Metropolis of Atlanta will be held on November 12. Each parish of the Metropolis submits an adult and youth to be honored. Congratulations to Sylvia Joanow and Theodora Lalios, the St. Nicholas Cathedral honorees. This year, the Bishop's Choice for the clergy and Presvyteres are Fr James and Presvytera Vasiliki Rousakis for their many years of dedicated service to the Church. Well deserved! CORRECTION The Festival Committee would like to make a correction to last week s thank-you article: We inadvertently omitted Mike Kouskoutis, an active and generous member of our community. Such individuals deserve our appreciation and we apologize for the omission. Thank you!

13 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 visi t i n g o u r w e b s i t e a t Applications are due on Thursday, December 1, 2016, with no exception. THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR PC? This year s elections for Parish Council will be held on December 11. Applications, now available at the parish office, must be submitted by Sunday, November 13. If you would like to run for Parish Council, please call or soultana@stnicholastarpon.org. BOOKSTORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Looking for a meaningful volunteer project? Do you enjoy reading and sharing your knowledge on Orthodoxy? These are just some of the benefits the volunteers enjoy at our bookstore. We are currently looking to keep the bookstore staffed by two people per shift and would like to open on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. If you can spare two to four hours per week, or if you would like to become an on-call sub, please call Bill Panageotou at All proceeds benefit St Nicholas Cathedral and the Bookstore Renovation Fund. 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

14 Sunday School News We are glad to welcome our students and families to the school year. November Class 13 Class; Food Drive Ends, Toy Drive Begins 20 Class 27 Class; St. Nicholas Lesson We appreciate your commitment and dedication to Sunday School!

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17 LITTLE LAMBS CALENDAR 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!

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19 WORKSHOPS IN GREEK BOUZOUKI The City of Tarpon Springs/TarponArts is pleased to present a series of workshops in Greek bouzouki for youth and adults by Leonidas Zafiris and Elias Poulos. Originally from Greece, Leonidas Zafiris is an outstanding professional bouzouki musician and teacher. Born in Greece, Elias Poulos repertoire includes the latest hits from Greece as well as well-known dimotika, rembetika, nisiotika, and songs from throughout Greece. Both Zafiris and Poulos currently perform in the band Ellada. Workshops will take place on November 13, 20; December 4, 11 at the Safford House (23 Parkin Ct). Classes will be divided into beginning (2-3 pm) and advanced (3-4 pm) sections. Students should bring an instrument, and there will be a few bouzoukia available on-site for beginning students. Students who need an instrument might also contact the Tarpon Springs Public Library (38 E. Lemon St, tel ) for information on borrowing a bouzouki through its Bouzouki Lending Program. For more information, call 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. EPIPHANY SUBMISSION DEADLINE Please be reminded that announcements for Sunday s print version of Epiphany must be ed in (Word) format to Soultana at Soultana@stnicholastarpon.org by the close of business on the preceding Monday.

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. We would like to thank Father James for all the guidance he has given to our Philoptochos Chapter. You and Presvytera will be missed. May God always bless you both with many years of good health. Please join Philoptochos for refreshments after the Divine Liturgy today to welcome Fr Athanasios Haros, Presvytera Vassi and their son Harry. Upcoming Events November 6: Coffee Hour November 14: 7:00 pm, General Father Tryfon Hall 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! Know the Faith - A Handbook for Orthodox Christians and Inquirers $21.00 Orthodox Christianity is presented in a way Western Christians can understand, grounding each point in Scripture and patristic theology, with comparisons to what Catholics and Protestants believe. For Orthodox Christians seeking to have a better understanding of their faith, or explain their faith to others, as well as anyone interested in learning more about this ancient faith. Parenting toward the Kingdom $21.00 Orthodoxy is filled with wise guidance, though often disconnected from the challenges parents face. This book will help you make the connections between the spiritual life as we understand it and the ongoing challenges of raising children. It takes the best child development research and connects it with the timeless truths of our Christian faith to offer you real strategies for navigating the challenges of daily life. My Little Orthodox Christian Activity Book $9.00 This activity book contains eighty fun-filled pages of games and puzzles designed to help Orthodox children learn about their faith. A great way for the older generation to spend quality time with their little ones. The Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom $12.00/$15.00 Participate in the Divine Liturgy by reading along in Greek or English in the 2016 pew edition book. Produced by the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, this new bi-lingual edition is available in softcover and hardback. It will allow you to experience the full beauty of the Divine Liturgy as never before. 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 NOVEMBER 7-13 SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES Monday Δευτέρα NOVEMBER 7 Tuesday Τρίτη NOVEMBER 8 Wednesday Τετάρτη NOVEMBER 9 Thursday Πέμπτη NOVEMBER 10 Great Archangel Michael Shrine (113 Hope St) 7:00 pm Archangel Archangel Michael Shrine (113 Hope St) Orthros / Όρθρος 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία 9:15 am Great Vespers 6:00 pm St Nektarios Orthros / Όρθρος 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία 9:15 am Paraklesis to St Nicholas 6:00 pm OFFICE, M-F, 9am-5pm BOOKSTORE, M-F 10:00 am-2:00 pm Dance Ministry, 4:00 pm, Community Center Boy Scouts, 7:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Basketball Ministry, 6:00 pm, Gym Little Lambs, 10:00 am, Sunday School Room on Hibiscus Greek School, 4:30 pm GOYA Meeting & Basketball Practice, 6:00 pm, Gym Panera Bread,7:30 pm, Tarpon Mall Greek School, 4:30 pm Choir, 6:30 pm, Cathedral Friday Παρασκευή NOVEMBER 11 Saturday Σάββατο NOVEMBER 12 Sunday Κυριακή NOVEMBER 13 Orthros / Όρθρος 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία (Bilingual) 9:15 am Parish Assembly, Fr Tryfon Hall Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00 pm HOPE Meeting, 4:00 pm, Comm Center

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 Athanasios Haros, Dean 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 CHANTER Theofanis Katsiklis 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 (6th-12th grade) Theodora Stathakis & Emmanuel Gombos & Penny Lambrianos GREEK SCHOOL Chris Palaidis HOPE (Pre-K-7th grade) -- Melissa Tsongranis LITTLE LAMBS (40 days-3 years old)-- 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