Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, November 22, 2015 GREAT MARTYR CATHERINE, NOVEMBER 25

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1 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, November 22, 2015 GREAT MARTYR CATHERINE, NOVEMBER 25

2 NOVEMBER SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES Monday Δευτέρα NOV. 23 OFFICE, M-W, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm BOOKSTORE, M-F, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Dance Ministry, 4:00 pm, Community Center Tuesday Τρίτη NOV. 24 Wednesday Τετάρτη NOV. 25 Thursday Πέμπτη NOV. 26 Friday Παρασκευή NOV. 27 Saturday Σάββατο NOV. 28 Great Martyr Catherine Orthros / Όρθρος, 8:00 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία, 9:15 am Holy Unction, 6:00 pm Dance Ministry, 6:00 pm, Community Center Basketball Ministry, 6:30 p.m., Gym Boy Scouts, 7:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Greek School, 4:30 pm THANKSGIVING OFFICE & FACILITIES CLOSED THANKSGIVING OFFICE & FACILITIES CLOSED Dance Ministry, 11:00 am, Community Center Sunday Κυριακή NOV. 29 Orthros / Όρθρος, 7:30 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία (Ελληνικά) 8:45 am Liturgy / Λειτουργία (English) 10:45 am Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Choir, 6:00 pm, Cathedral

3 TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES MEMORIALS 40-day: 2-year: 3-year: 5-year: 9-year: 13-year: 38-year: 45-year: TRISAGION + Nick Georgion, Jr FIRST DIVINE LITURGY Maria Karvounis Themelina Karvounis, Aikaterini Planes Frank Planes Caliope Korakakis Ipapanti Koulianos Petros Koulianos Michael Karvounis Panagiotis Planes SECOND DIVINE LITURGY MEMORIALS 1-year: Despina (Tessie) Skandaliaris DEBT ELIMINATION CAMPAIGN Campaign Status as of Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Debt Elimination Pledges Received $ 118,672 Debt Elimination Monies Received $ 102,972 Credit Line Balance $ 139,085 Please contact treasurer Michael Kouremetis with questions regarding this report. He may be reached at or mkouremetis@tampabay.rr.com.

4 ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 4:1-7 Ἀ δελφοί, παρακαλῶ ὑμᾶς ἐγὼ ὁ δέσμιος ἐν Κυρίῳ ἀξίως περιπατῆσαι τῆς κλήσεως ἧς ἐκλήθητε, μετὰ πάσης ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ πραΰτητος, μετὰ μακροθυμίας, ἀνεχόμενοι ἀλλήλων ἐν ἀγάπῃ, σπουδάζοντες τηρεῖν τὴν ἑνότητα τοῦ πνεύματος ἐν τῷ συνδέσμῳ τῆς εἰρήνης ἓν σῶμα καὶ ἓν Πνεῦμα, καθὼς καὶ ἐκλήθητε ἐν μιᾷ ἐλπίδι τῆς κλήσεως ὑμῶν εἷς Κύριος, μία πίστις, ἓν βάπτισμα εἷς Θεὸς καὶ Πατὴρ πάντων, ὁ ἐπὶ πάντων καὶ διὰ πάντων καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν ὑμῖν. Ἑνὶ δὲ ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν ἐδόθη ἡ χάρις κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς τοῦ Χριστοῦ. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Kατὰ Λουκᾶν ιβʹ Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τὴν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ἀνθρώπου τινὸς πλουσίου εὐφόρησεν ἡ χώρα καὶ διελογίζετο ἐν ἑαυτῷ λέγων τί ποιήσω, ὅτι οὐκ ἔχω ποῦ συνάξω τοὺς καρπούς μου; καὶ εἶπε τοῦτο ποιήσω καθελῶ μου τὰς ἀποθήκας καὶ μείζονας οἰκοδομήσω, καὶ συνάξω ἐκεῖ πάντα τὰ γεννήματά μου καὶ τὰ ἀγαθά μου, καὶ ἐρῶ τῇ ψυχῇ μου ψυχή, ἔχεις πολλὰ ἀγαθὰ κείμενα εἰς ἔτη πολλά ἀναπαύου, φάγε, πίε, εὐφραίνου. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Θεός ἄφρον, ταύτῃ τῇ νυκτὶ τὴν ψυχήν σου ἀπαιτοῦσιν ἀπὸ σοῦ ἃ δὲ ἡτοίμασας τίνι ἔσται; οὕτως ὁ θησαυρίζων ἑαυτῷ καὶ μὴ εἰς Θεὸν πλουτῶν. Ταῦτα λέγων ἐφώνει. Ὁ ἔχων ὦτα ἀκούειν, ἀκουέτω. COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY Anna Billiris Costas Sisois Karen Markopulos Charles Samarkos Manolis Ioannidis Gus Tsambis George Dovellos

5 EPISTLE Ephesians 4:1-7 B rethren, I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. GOSPEL Luke 12:16-21 T he Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." WEDNESDAY SERVICES IN EFFECT Please join us every Wednesday for our weekly evening service at 6:00 pm. EVERY 1st WEDNESDAY: Agiasmos EVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY: Paraklesis to St. Nicholas EVERY 3rd WEDNESDAY: Paraklesis to Theotokos EVERY 4th WEDNESDAY: Holy Unction

6 Variable Sunday Liturgy Hymns Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Τῆς Ἑορτῆς Σήμερον τῆς εὐδοκίας Θεοῦ τὸ προοίμιον, καὶ τῆς τῶν ἀνθρώπων σωτηρίας ἡ προκήρυξις. Ἐν Ναῷ τοῦ Θεοῦ τρανῶς ἡ Παρθένος δείκνυται, καὶ τὸν Χριστὸν τοῖς πᾶσι προκαταγγέλλεται. Αὐτῇ καὶ ἡμεῖς μεγαλοφώνως βοήσωμεν Χαῖρε τῆς οἰκονομίας τοῦ Κτίστου ἡ ἐκπλήρωσις. 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 καθαρώτατος ναὸς τοῦ Σωτῆρος, ἡ πολυτίμητος παστὰς καὶ Παρθένος, τὸ ἱερὸν θησαύρισμα τῆς δόξης τοῦ Θεοῦ, σήμερον εἰσάγεται, ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ Κυρίου, τὴν χάριν συνεισάγουσα, τὴν ἐν Πνευματι Θείῳ ἣν ἀνυμνοῦσιν Ἄγγελοι Θεοῦ Αὕτη ὑπάρχει σκηνὴ ἐπουράνιος. Resurrectional Apolytikion You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You. For the Feast Today is the prelude of God's good pleasure, and the proclamation of humanity's salvation. In the temple of God, the Virgin is presented openly, and in herself she announces Christ to all. Let us, then, with a great voice cry aloud to her: "Rejoice, you are the fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation." 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 The Savior's most pure and immaculate temple, the very precious bridal chamber and Virgin, who is the sacred treasure of the glory of God, on this day is introduced into the House of the Lord, and with herself she brings the grace in the divine Spirit. She is extolled by the Angels of God. A heavenly tabernacle is she.

7 ΑΓΙΟΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Ο ΝΕΟΜΑΡΤΥΡΑΣ ΑΠΟ ΤΗ ΧΙΟ Ο Άγιος Γεώργιος γεννήθηκε στη Χίο. Αφού έφυγε από την Χίο σε μικρή ηλικία, συνελήφθη να κλέβει από έναν κήπο και παραδόθηκε στον κριτή. Για ν' αποφύγει την τιμωρία δέχτηκε τον Ισλαμισμό, περιτμήθηκε και ονομάστηκε Αχμέτ. Όταν ήταν 10 χρονών, επέστρεψε στη Χίο κλαίγοντας και ομολογώντας τον Χριστό. Ο πατέρας του για να τον προφυλάξει τον μετέφερε σ' ένα κτήμα του στις Κυδωνιές. Αργότερα, 22 χρονών, αρραβωνιάστηκε και ο αδελφός της μνηστής του, επειδή είχε μαζί του χρηματικές διαφορές, τον πρόδωσε στον Τούρκο διοικητή, ότι ενώ έγινε Μουσουλμάνος επανήλθε στον Χριστιανισμό. Βασανίστηκε σκληρά και αφού μέσα στη φυλακή κοινώνησε των αχράντων μυστηρίων, το πρωί της 26ης Νοεμβρίου 1807 μ.χ. του έκοψαν - με μαρτυρικό τρόπο - το κεφάλι. Έτσι έλαβε το στεφάνι του μαρτυρίου, από τον αθλοθέτη Χριστό. ΟΣΙΟΣ ΣΤΥΛΙΑΝΟΣ Ο ΠΑΦΛΑΓΟΝΑΣ Ο Όσιος Στυλιανός ήταν γιος πλουσίων γονέων (που μάλλον γεννήθηκε στην Παφλαγονία, χωρίς αυτό να είναι σίγουρο, διότι εκεί φυλασσόταν και ιερό λείψανο του), διδάχτηκε νωρίς απ' αυτούς να είναι εγκρατής και να θεωρεί το χρήμα μέσο για την ανακούφιση και περίθαλψη των φτωχών και των αρρώστων. Αφού έτσι ανατράφηκε, και οι γονείς του πέθαναν, διαμοίρασε όλη την κληρονομιά του και πήγε σαν ασκητής στην έρημο. Εκεί γνωρίστηκε με άλλους ασκητές, που ζούσε μαζί τους με αδελφική αγάπη, χριστιανική συγκατάβαση και επιείκεια. Δεν λύπησε ποτέ κανένα, μεγάλη του χαρά μάλιστα, ήταν να επαναφέρει τη γαλήνη στις ταραγμένες ψυχές. Η φήμη της θαυμαστής ασκητικής του ζωής έφθασε μέχρι τις πόλεις, και πολλοί έτρεχαν να τον βρουν Saints and Feasts για να ζητήσουν απ' αυτόν τις πνευματικές του οδηγίες. Ο όσιος Στυλιανός, παρά την ερημική ζωή του, έτρεφε στοργή και συμπάθεια προς τα παιδιά, που τόσο αγαπούσε και ο Κύριος. Πολλές φορές οι γονείς έφεραν προς αυτόν τα παιδιά τους, και τότε η αγαλλίαση του οσίου ήταν πολύ μεγάλη. Ο Θεός βραβεύοντας το Ιερό αυτό αίσθημα του, προίκισε τον όσιο με το χάρισμα να θεραπεύει τα άρρωστα παιδιά και να καθίστα εύτεκνους άτεκνες γυναίκες. Ο Όσιος Στυλιανός κοιμήθηκε πλήρης ήμερων αλλά και αρετών. ST GEORGE THE NEW MARTYR OF CHIOS He was born of Christian parents on Chios. As a boy he was caught stealing melons from a garden with some companions. Brought before the Turkish judge, in fear of punishment he agreed to become a Muslim with the name Ahmed. He returned home, weeping and lamenting his apostasy, and his parents put him (now aged 10) in the care of a good Christian woman to strengthen him in the faith and hide him from the Turkish authorities. At the age of 21 he quarreled with his future brother-in-law who, knowing George's past, went to the authorities and denounced him as an apostate from Islam. George was imprisoned and tortured, but his torments strengthened his love of Christ, and he resolved to offer up his life for Him. The priests and faithful of the town held all-night vigil, praying God to give courage to His New Martyr. At daybreak, George was led to the place of execution, saying over and over again the names of the Lord Jesus and his blessed Mother. He was shot, then beheaded, joining the ranks of the holy Martyrs. STYLIANOS THE MONK OF PAPHLAGONIA St. Stylianos lived in the latter 6th century and early 7th century. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ with his whole heart and lived in strict asceticism. His prayers have worked many miracles, both during his earthly life and since. He is of special help to children who are ill and to childless couples. He is known as a protector of orphans.

8 DEBT ELIMINATION PLEDGES RECEIVED (As of November 17, 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 Alahouzos, Chris Alesafis, Michael & Kathy Andriotis, George Andropoulos, DeRose (In memory of Alexander Kaloudis) 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 Cuccuro, Ralph & Helen George (In memory of Nick & Frances Cretekos) 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 Haskkopoulos, John & Denise Haskopoulos, Evangelia Hellenic Benevolent Society Hourdas, Peter Intl Union of Painters Joanow, Sylvia Johnson, William & Sherry Kappas, Dennis Karavokiros, Irene Karavokiros, Pam & Steve Katsaras, Kalliope Katsulos, Theophanis Kavouklis, Dr & Mrs Laz Kavouklis, Ruth Keeter, Kelly Kikis, Eleftheria Kissanis, Anthony & Athanasia Klonaris, Michael & Maria Kokolis, Stella Koukoulakis, Maria Kouremetis, Michael & Terri Kouskoutis, George & Maria Kouskoutis, Michael & Tina Kovach, Stathia Ladies Philoptochos 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 Nelsen, William & Leoni Palaidis, Chris & Geneva Panageotou, Bill Pantelis, Mike & Irene Pantelis, Nick & Sylvia Papadakis, Sandy Patsalides, Harry & Ana Person, Jean Petalas, John Phillips, Pauline Philipson, Susan Pilitsis, Dr. John V. Post, Zenon Pseftelis, Vasilis & Kaliope Psiropoulos, George & Frieda Rigas, Evangeline Rigas, James & Christina 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 Stamas, George Stamas, John & Donna Stephanos, Evelyn & John Stratakis, Peter & Doris Johnsen Sullivan, Stephanie Theofilos, Kathy Theofilos, John Theophilopoulos, Dean & Ellyn Tsambis, Kon/nos & Anna Tsangaris, Charles & Mary Tsataros, Nick & Kathie Tsoukalas, Eleni Tsoutsanis, Samuell Vazopolos, Steve Vlahakis, Lydia Vouvalis, George Vouvalis, Nicholas Wohl, Bruce Zisimopoulos, Harry & Helen

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10 If we have the faith to dive in head-first. Our Epiphany celebration draws attention from around the world. But at the root of this holy day is a baptism. In baptism, submergence in water represents death to the old ways of sin, and what follows is a resurrection a rebirth to a new life in Christ. While Orthodox Christians are baptized only once, as a community we commemorate Christ s baptism every year. What better time to renew your life in Christ? What better way than through stewardship? We are stewards of the first catch.

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12 OUR PRIESTS ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU Fr. James Rousakis ( , and Fr. S a m p s o n K a s a p a k i s ( , f r k a s a p a k - is@stnicholastarpon.org) are here to serve you. Please call, text or e- mail 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. MEMORIAL WHEAT / KOLLYVA 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. Kindly be reminded that all memorial services, as well as artoklasies, must be scheduled with the parish office by calling Soultana at

13 1 st Annual St. Nicholas GOYA Week of Giving Thanks Sunday, November 22 at 5:00pm at Fr. Tryfon Hall Trees For Tarpon GOYAns come with ornaments, decorations and lights to decorate a Christmas Tree for those in need. This year s tree theme is the Nativity of our Lord. Monday, November 23 rd, 2015 at Fr. Tryfon Hall Shepherd Center Project T.H.A.N.K.S 7:00am-10:00am Preparing and Assembling of Giving Baskets 10:00am-1:00pm Assembling and Distribution the Giving baskets ALL ARE WELCOME TO VOLUNTEER!!! Wednesday November 25 th, 2015 at St. Nicholas Cathedral Orthros at 8:00am & Divine Liturgy at 9:00am Before our Thanksgiving feasts, let us receive the Food of Life. Let us come to worship together and receive the Eucharist, Holy Communion, which is the greatest act of Thanksgiving, Sacrifice and Praise. For more information: Contact St. Nicholas GOYA at

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16 Sunday Church School News November nd Class 10:30-11:15 29th Class 10:30-11:15 Toy Drive Begins St. Nicholas Dance Ministry Monday Practice Schedule Grades 1 & 2: 4:30 5:15 pm Ms Anna & Ms Eva Grades 3, 4, 5: 5:30 6:15 pm Ms Anna & Ms Eva Middle School grades: 6:30 7:30 pm Ms Kiki & Ms Maria HS/College/Adult: 7:30 9:00 pm Ms Anna & Ms Rania *PLEASE BRING CANNED/BOXED FOOD FOR OUR PHILOPTOCHOS Fee is $75 per dancer

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18 Add one to your gift list! ST. NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL ORNAMENT SERIES St. Nicholas Cathedral Epiphany Epiphany Diver These beautiful ornaments are 24k-gold-plate etched on brass $20 each Available at the Cathedral Office, 17 E. Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs FL Tel (727) FACILITY USAGE PROCEDURE To all St Nicholas ministries and affiliated organizations: To request a facility for meetings, practice, etc., please fill out a Facility Request Form. In order to request a facility for an event, such as a dance, reception, dinner, etc., a Hall Rental Contract and Floor Plan must be completed ahead of time. All forms can be provided by the Parish Office. Please call us at if you have any questions about this new procedure. We appreciate your cooperation! EPIPHANY SUBMISSION DEADLINE News and announcements for each Sunday s print version of Epiphany must be ed in.docx ( W o r d ) f o r m a t t o S o u l t a n a a t Soultana@stnicholastarpon.org by the close of business on the preceding Monday.

19 SAINT NICHOLAS BOOKSTORE Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - noon The perfect place to purchase meaningful Christmas gifts while supporting our Cathedral. Beautiful ornaments and Christmas cards are available during the holiday season. We also have a large selection of books on Orthodoxy, Bibles, icons, CDs, DVDs, and much more. If you have not been to the bookstore lately, come and see what is new! Nativity Lenten Cookbooks $12.00-$24.00 The Nativity Fast allows us to reflect upon the incarnation of our Lord through fasting, prayer and confession. A large selection of Lenten cookbooks are available to prepare Lenten meals or as Christmas gifts for your favorite cooks. Christmas Ornaments $ $18.00 Decorate your Christmas tree with one of our beautiful Orthodox icon ornaments. Also makes a great stocking stuffer, along with many other meaningful gifts available during this joyous season. Greeting Cards $1.00-$5.00 Beautiful Christmas, thank-you, baptismal, wedding, and many other Orthodox greetings available at $1.00 each. Icon tapestry note cards available at $3.00 each. Beautiful handmade greeting cards by the Sisters from the Annunciation of the Theotokos Monastery in Reddick, FL available at $5.00 each. Children s Books $ $20.00 Books on the Nativity, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, and more are available for children of all ages. Avoid the crowds at the mall and come see what is new in our children's section. A great place to shop for children's Christmas gifts. Gift Certificates Can t decide between our hundreds of gift items? Gift certificates are available in any amount and never expire! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM!

20 SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 17 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL Tel: Fax: CATHEDRAL OPEN FOR PRAYER: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Fr. James Rousakis, Acting Dean & Vicar Fr. Sampson Kasapakis, Assistant Priest Nikitas Manias, 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 EDUCATION, CULTURE & YOUTH Karen Markopulos EPIPHANY COMMITTEE Emmanuel Gombos & Johanna Kossifidis G.O.Y.A. (9-12 grade) Theodora Kampouraki & Emmanuel Gombos & Penny Lambrianos GREEK AFTERNOON SCHOOL Chris Palaidis GREEK DANCE Maria Kouskoutis & Eva Athanasatos HOPE (K-2 gr.) & JOY (3-6 gr.) JR G.O.Y.A. (6-8 grade) Maria Angeliadis PHILOPTOCHOS Tina Chagaris PRESCHOOL Jessica Gorman STEWARDSHIP Charles Samarkos SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL Galatiani Leadbetter YOUNG ADULT LEAGUE (Y.A.L.) -- Fr Sampson Kasapakis WEBSITE Mick Geary ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIETIES AHEPA James Miller SONS OF PERICLES Jimmy Makris DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE Margo Filley ATHENIAN SOCIETY Helen Kariofilis CHIOS SOCIETY Chrysanthi Psoras CRETAN SOCIETY Angelo Sakis HALKI SOCIETY Michele Manousos HELLENIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Emmanuel Ioannidis KALYMNIAN SOCIETY Nikolas Sazalis LACONIAN SOCIETY Theodore Tsafatinos PANCYPRIAN SOCIETY Angela Georgiadis PROMETHEAS SOCIETY Effie Vassiliou SYMIAN SOCIETY Michael Faklis