Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, March 19, 2017 Sunday of the Holy Cross, March 19 2017
WEEKLY MESSAGE On the Third Sunday of the Great Fast, the Church places in front of us the Precious and Holy Cross of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ. We are half-way through our Great Lenten Journey; just as with any journey, we see a sign of what is ahead of us on the road. Every traveler needs to be reminded of the destination every now and then during the journey. That is the case today. The Holy Cross is our destination. The challenging words of Christ in today s Gospel speak profoundly of the destination of the Great Fast. If we desire to follow Christ, we cannot avoid our cross. Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. (Mark 8.34) The Great Fast is not about a diet or mastering some fantastic vegan recipe. The Great Fast is about one thing and only one thing. It is about learning to deny ourselves and take up our cross. In the case of every journey, if we don t know where we are headed, we are destined to get lost along the way. If we don t understand the Great Fast as a journey to the Cross of Christ, then we may lose weight because we fasted, but we will never follow Christ into heaven. If we don t understand the Great Fast is about putting our agenda aside, we will never learn the path to paradise. The destination matters. During the Divine Liturgy today, we will process the Precious Cross around the Church while we sing the hymn, We venerate Your Cross, O Master, and we glorify Your Holy Resurrection. Τον Σταυρο ν σου προσκυνούμεν, Δε σποτα, και την αγι αν σου ανα στασιν δοξα ζομεν. Without the Cross, there is no Resurrection. If we are going to celebrate Holy and Great Pascha in a few weeks, then we must first encounter the Cross. Life without struggle is life without relief, and life without sorrow is life without joy. If we desire to follow Christ into heaven, the only way is to follow Him first to the Cross. This is why the Orthodox Church lifts the Cross high in the Holy of Holies for all to see. For us, the Cross is a sign of victory over death. It is a sign of life. It is a sign of the power of God. I invite you to take an opportunity and evaluate your Great Lenten journey so far. Has it brought you closer to Christ? Has it been a struggle? Has it opened your eyes to your sinfulness? If not, then you may not be on the right path. Thankfully, the Church reminds you where you are headed if you desire to follow Christ. The cross is the sign of our destination, and when it comes to our road to heaven, the destination matters!
TODAY S SPECIAL SERVICES NO SERVICES SCHEDULED CELEBRATING FREEDOM Just as our Greek ancestors gathered in the Monastery of Holy Lavra in 1821 to receive the blessing and prayers of the Church, it is in the same character that we gather here today for the blessing and prayers of the Church to celebrate our freedom from tyranny and death. We must not forget that the freedom for which we fight is granted to us by God Himself, and it comes at a price: the willingness to allow all to be free. Freedom is a gift from God that has been granted to every human being. When we celebrate it, we are celebrating the gift of life that has been given to us by God, and so we must never forget that long before March 25 th was known as Greek Independence Day, it was known as the Feast of the Annunciation -- a precursor to the Good News of the freedom from death, victoriously claimed by Our Lord Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago. The Church stands willing and able with blessings and prayers, as she has for so many centuries, in the joy and celebration of freedom. I look forward to joining the Hellenic Presidential Guard, alongside with you, following Divine Liturgy today, as we march in celebration of God s gift of freedom for this year s Greek Independence Day Parade. + Fr Athanasios C Haros 40-DAY PRAYER LIST Kostas, Maria, Irene, Panagiotis, Vissarion, Artemis, Nick, Natassa, Efi Prayer for a Sick Person Heavenly Father, physician of our souls and bodies, who have sent Your only-begotten Son and our Lord Jesus Christ to heal every sickness and infirmity, visit and heal me Your servant from all physical and spiritual ailments through the grace of Your Christ. Grant me patience in this sickness, strength of body and spirit, and recovery of health. Lord, You have taught us through Your word to pray for each other that we may be healed. I pray that You heal me as Your servant and grant me the gift of complete health. For You are the source of healing and to You I give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Names will be taken off the list after 40 days. To keep or add your loved ones names, please contact Soultana via e-mail (soultana@stnicholastarpon.org) or telephone (727-937-3540) by Monday at 5:00 pm.
ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 4:14-16, 5:1-6 Ἀ δελφοί, ἔχοντες Ἀρχιερέα μέγαν διεληλυθότα τοὺς οὐρανούς, Ἰησοῦν τὸν Υἱὸν τοῦ Θεοῦ, κρατῶμεν τῆς ὁμολογίας. Οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν, πεπειρασμένον δὲ κατὰ πάντα καθ' ὁμοιότητα χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας. Προσερχώμεθα οὖν μετὰ παρρησίας τῷ θρόνῳ τῆς χάριτος, ἵνα λάβωμεν ἔλεον καὶ χάριν εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν. Πᾶς γὰρ Ἀρχιερεὺς ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος ὑπὲρ ἀνθρώπων καθίσταται τὰ πρὸς τὸν Θεόν, ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίας ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν μετριοπαθεῖν δυνάμενος τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσι καὶ πλανωμένοις, ἐπεὶ καὶ αὐτὸς περίκειται ἀσθένειαν καὶ διὰ ταύτην ὀφείλει, καθὼς περὶ τοῦ λαοῦ, οὕτω καὶ περὶ ἑαυτοῦ προσφέρειν ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν. Καὶ οὐχ ἑαυτῷ τις λαμβάνει τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλὰ καλούμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ, καθάπερ καὶ ὁ Ἀαρών. Οὔτω καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτὸν ἐδόξασε γενηθῆναι ἀρχιερέα, ἀλλ' ὁ λαλήσας πρὸς αὐτόν Υἱός μου εἶ σύ, ἐγὼ σήμερον γεγέννηκά σε καθὼς καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Κατὰ Μᾶρκον ηʹ 34 θʹ 1 Ε ἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Ὅστις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἀκολουθεῖν, 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 ὧδε τῶν ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει. Η ΘΕΙΑ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ Η Θει α Κοινωνι α ει ναι ε να απο τα Μυστήρια της Ορθο δοξης Εκκλησι ας και προσφε ρεται αποκλειστικα σε βαπτισμε νους ή/και χρισμε νους Ορθο δοξους Χριστιανούς, οι οποι οι ε χουν προετοιμαστει να λα βουν το Σώμα και το Αι μα του Κυρι ου ημών Ιησού Χριστού. Καθώς προσε ρχεστε να κοινωνήσετε, σας παρακαλούμε να ακολουθει τε τις οδηγι ες των Συμβούλων της Ενορι ας και λοιπών ταξιθετών. Σας θυμι ζουμε επι σης πως το Αντι δωρο προσφε ρεται στο τε λος της Θει ας Λειτουργι ας και μπορούν να το λα βουν ο λοι.
EPISTLE Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:1-6 B rethren, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek." 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." 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.
Variable Sunday Liturgy Hymns Ἀπολυτίκιον Ἀναστάσιμον Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Τῆς Ἑορτῆς 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. Τοῦ Ναοῦ Κανόνα πίστεως και εικόνα πραότητος, εγκρατείας διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξέ σε τη ποίμνη σου, η των πραγμάτων αλήθεια δια τούτο εκτήσω τη ταπεινώσει τα υψηλά, τη πτωχεία τα πλούσια, Πάτερ Ιεράρχα Νικόλαε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τω Θεώ, σωθήναι τας ψυχάς ημών. Κοντάκιον Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ στρατηγῷ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοι ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε. Ἀλλ' ὡς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων με κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον, ἵνα κράζω σοι Χαῖρε νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε. Resurrectional Apolytikion When the angelic powers appeared at your tomb, those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulcher was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life, O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You. For the Feast Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your commonwealth. Of the Church An example of the Faith, and a life of humility, as a teacher of abstinence You did inspire and lead Your flock and through the truthfulness of Your deeds were exalted by greatness through Your humility, uplifting all and by poverty gaining wealth. Father and Hierarch Saint Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God that our souls may be saved. Kontakion O Champion General, I your City now ascribe to you triumphant anthems as the tokens of my gratitude, being rescued from the terrors, O Theotokos. Inasmuch as you have power unassailable, from all kinds of perils free me so that unto you I may cry aloud: Rejoice, O unwedded Bride. PASCHAL SEASON DECORATIONS If you would like to contribute to the floral decoration of our Cathedral for Great Lent and Holy Week, kindly drop off your monetary gift at the parish office. You may also contact Mr Kenny Henderson, who graciously volunteered to help us collect funds, by calling him at 727-942-4747.
Saints and Feasts of the Week ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS Six months after John the Forerunner's conception, the Archangel Gabriel was sent by God to Nazareth, a town of Galilee, unto Mary the Virgin, who had come forth from the Temple a mature maiden (see Nov. 21). According to the tradition handed down by the Fathers, she had been betrothed to Joseph four months. On coming to Joseph's house, the Archangel declared: "Rejoice, thou Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." After some consideration, and turmoil of soul, and fear because of this greeting, the Virgin, when she had finally obtained full assurance concerning God's unsearchable condescension and the ineffable dispensation that was to take place through her, and believing that all things are possible to the Most High, answered in humility: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word." And at this, the Holy Spirit came upon her, and the power of the Most High overshadowed her all-blameless womb, and the Son and Word of God, Who existed before the ages, was conceived past speech and understanding, and became flesh in her immaculate body (Luke 1:26-38). Bearing in her womb the Uncontainable One, the blessed Virgin went with haste from Nazareth to the hill country of Judea, where Zacharias had his dwelling; for she desired to find Elizabeth her kinswoman and rejoice together with her, because, as she had learned from the Archangel, Elizabeth had conceived in her old age. Furthermore, she wished to tell her of the great things that the Mighty One had been wellpleased to bring to pass in her, and she greeted Elizabeth and drew nigh to her. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, she felt her six-month-old babe, Saint John the Baptist, prophesied of the dawning of the spiritual Sun. Immediately, the aged Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and recognized her as the Mother of her Lord, and with a great voice blessed her and the Fruit that she held within herself. The Virgin also, moved by a supernatural rejoicing in the spirit, glorified her God and Savior, saying: "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour," and the rest, as the divine Luke hath recorded (1:39-55) O ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ Την ήμερα αυτή, ο θεόσταλτος αρχάγγελος Γαβριήλ παρουσιάζεται στην Παρθένο Μαρία, στη Ναζαρέτ και της ανήγγειλε ότι θα γεννήσει το Σωτήρα του κόσμου, τον Ιησού Χριστό. Και όταν η Παρθένος αναρωτήθηκε πώς ήταν δυνατό να συλλάβει χωρίς άνδρα, ο αρχάγγελος της απάντησε «το Άγιο Πνεύμα θα έλθει σε σένα και η δύναμη του Υψίστου θα σε επισκιάσει.» Τότε η σεμνή κόρη, η Παρθένος Μαρία, του απάντησε ταπεινά. «Ιδού λοιπόν, η δούλη του Κυρίου. Ας γίνει το θέλημα Εκείνου.» Και καθώς ο Γαβριήλ εξαφανίστηκε από μπροστά της, η Παρθένος συνέλαβε στην άχραντη κοιλιά της, τον Υιό και Λόγο του Θεού. SUNDAY OF THE HOLY CROSS With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labor set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.
OUR PRIESTS ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU Fr. Athanasios Haros (727-741-0139, frathanasios@stnicholastarpon.org) and Fr. Sampson Kasapakis (941-266-3229, frsampson@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) for emergencies, as your message might be inadvertently overlooked. Ο Πατήρ Αθανα σιος και ο Πατήρ Σαμψών ει ναι καθημερινα στην δια θεσή σας. Παρακαλούμε να τους καλει τε στα κινητα τους τηλε φωνα για πνευματικε ς ανα γκες. 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 727-808-3895 for further information.
LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE BOUZOUKI The City of Tarpon Springs is pleased to present a series of workshops in Greek bouzouki for youth and adults by Leonidas Zafiris and Elias Poulos. Originally from Greece, Zafiris is a professional bouzouki musician and teacher. Prior to working in Toronto for many years, he played bouzouki for many of the top vocalists in Greece. Both Zafiris and Poulos currently perform in the band Ellada. Workshops will take place on Sundays, March 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 23, 30 at the Safford House (23 Parkin Ct., Tarpon Springs). Classes will be divided into beginning (2:00-3:00 pm) and advanced (3:00-4:00 pm) sections. Students should bring an instrument; a few bouzoukia will be available for beginning students. A limited number of bouzoukia are also available from the Tarpon Springs Public Library (727-943-4922). For more information, call 727-937-1130.
ST NICHOLAS PHILOPTOCHOS Monday: 9:00-10:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 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. Interested in being on the Philoptochos Board? Call Tina at 727-422-0535 Upcoming Events April 13, Holy Thursday: Dying of Eggs, 10:00 am Chopping of vegetables and lentils preparation. Help is always appreciated. St Nicholas Philoptochos, 18 Hibiscus St (directly behind St. Nicholas Cathedral) Mailing address: P.O. Box 2043, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 + Tel: 727-944-3366
ST NICHOLAS BOOKSTORE Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - noon Tel. 727-944-3419 The perfect place to purchase meaningful gifts and support our Cathedral. A large selection of children's books and activities is available to prepare our young Orthodox Christians for their journey to Pascha. A variety of Lenten cookbooks & other books is also available to enrich your Lenten experience. Open a book to a world of light! Lenten enrichment and meditation books Enrich your experience during the journey to Pascha. A variety of books is available to help you understand the importance of physical and spiritual fasting. There is also a large selection of children s books to prepare them for participating in the Great Lenten season. About the Holy Pascha $23.00 This very interesting book introduces readers to the mathematical intricacies of Paschal calculations and the countless debates about the reform of the calendar. The details of how the Eastern Orthodox Church had adopted a unified and unwaveringly negative stance toward the changes in the reckoning of the Paschal date introduced in the West is sure to fascinate you. Fasting as a Family $22.00 Does every fasting season find you scanning your pantry shelves wondering what in the world to cook for dinner? This cookbook will walk you through the process of stocking your Lenten pantry, planning meals, providing for tight budgets and dietary restrictions, and cooking easy, delicious fast-appropriate meals that both kids and adults will love. Includes an extensive recipe section. Music by Eikona Comprised of three sisters who chant Byzantinehymns and contemporary Christian music, Eikona preserves and promotes centuries worth of rich tradition of hymns and psalmody. Their angelic voices have been heard around the world and continue to inspire and excite Christian music fans. We carry all their albums, including Pascha-Come Receive the Light for $16 and their latest release, Abundant Mercy -- The Polyeleos, for $20. FOLLOW ST NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM!
MARCH 20-26 SCHEDULE On-call for emergencies this week: Fr Sampson Kasapakis, 941-266-3229 LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES OFFICE, M-F, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday Δευτε ρα MARCH 20 Tuesday Τρι τη MARCH 21 Wednesday Τετα ρτη MARCH 22 Thursday Πε μπτη MARCH 23 Friday Παρασκευή MARCH 24 Saturday Σα ββατο MARCH 25 Sunday Κυριακή MARCH 26 Orthros 8:00 am Great Compline 6:00 pm Orthros 8:00 am Great Compline 6:00 pm Orthros 8:00 am Presanctified Liturgy 6:00 pm Orthros 8:00 am Great Compline 6:00 pm Presanctified Liturgy 8:00 am Great Vespers of the Annunciation with Fourth Salutations to the Theotokos 7:00 pm Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthros 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 9:00 am Orthros / Όρθρος, 7:20 am Divine Liturgy / Λειτουργι α (Greek) 8:45 am Divine Liturgy / Λειτουργι α (Engl.) 10:45 am Bookstore, M-F 10:00 am-2:00 pm Dance Ministry, 4:00 pm, Community Center Parents Night-In, 5:00 pm, Community Center Conf. Room Philoptochos Members Meeting, 6:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Boy Scouts, 7:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Little Lambs, 10:00 am, Sunday School Room on Hibiscus Greek School, 4:30 pm Lenten Dinner following Liturgy, Fr Tryfon Hall Men s Ministry, 7:30 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Greek School Independence Day Celebration, 6:30 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Choir, 6:30 pm OFFICE CLOSED Coffee Hour following Salutations, Fr Tryfon Hall Artemis Kotis Benefit Luncheon, 3:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Bookstore 10:00 am-noon HOPE Family Education Night, 4:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall GOYA, 5:00 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall
SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 17 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 + Tel: 727-937-3540 + Fax: 727-937-1739 CATHEDRAL OPEN FOR PRAYER: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Dean: Rev Fr Athanasios Haros 727-741-0139 Assistant Priest: Rev Fr Sampson Kasapakis 941-266-3229 Parish Council President: Nikitas Manias 863-559-0580 Administrative Assistant: Soultana Kalligas Bookkeeper: Jocelyn Chapman Property Manager / Hall Rentals: Costas Sisois www.stnicholastarpon.org PARISH MINISTRIES & DEPARTMENTS ALTAR SERVERS J. Theophilopoulos 727-946-2225 BOOKSTORE Vasilis Panageotou 727-385-4321 BOY SCOUTS Theodora Genduso 727-243-1706 & Antonino Genduso 727-243-1786 BYZANTINE ARTS ACADEMY -- Fr Sampson Kasapakis 941-266-3229 CHANTER Theofanis Katsiklis 727-244-6842 CHOIR, 1 st DL Katie Faklis 727-937-1214 CHOIR, 2 nd DL DeRose Andropoulos 727-234-3946 DANCE MINISTRY Maria Kouskoutis 727-942-7440 & Eva Athanasatos 727-251-4768 EDUCATION, CULTURE & YOUTH Karen Markopulos 727-485-4397 EPIPHANY COMMITTEE Emmanuel Gombos 727-937-8658 & Johanna Kossifidis 727-741-3182 GOYA (6th-12th grade) Theodora Stathakis 954-478-4157 & Emmanuel Gombos 727-937-8658 & Penny Lambrianos 727-938-7417 GREEK SCHOOL Chris Palaidis 727-808-3895 HOPE (Pre-K-5th grade) -- Melissa Tsongranis 727-741-0865 LITTLE LAMBS (40 days-3 years old)-- Presvytera Mallory Kasapakis 561-222-7091 ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL -- Maria Angeliadis 727-505-9856 PHILADELFIA MEN S MINISTRY -- George Tsongranis 727-947-0059 PHILOPTOCHOS Tina Chagaris 727-944-3366 PRESCHOOL Jane Malone 727-937-7122 STEWARDSHIP Charles Samarkos -727-480-3289 SUNDAY SCHOOL Galatiani Leadbetter 727-455-6712 YOUNG ADULT LEADERS (YAL) -- Fr Sampson Kasapakis 941-266-3229 YOUTH CHOIR -- Diane Anastasiades 727-667-8408 ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIETIES AHEPA Tim Keffalas 727-510-3934 DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE Margo Filley 727-488-0892 ATHENIAN SOCIETY Helen Kariofilis 727-808-9746 CHIOS SOCIETY Chrysanthi Psoras 727-836-0452 CRETAN SOCIETY Angelo Sakis 402-541-6124 EPIRUS SOCIETY -- Bessie Mandelos 455-8209 HALKI SOCIETY Michele Manousos 727-858-4456 HELLENIC BENEV. ASSN Maria Keramas 518-788-7315 ICARIAN SOCIETY -- Linda Tripodis Murray 727-244-7563 KALYMNIAN SOCIETY Litsa Ikonomou 727-505-6609 KARPATHIAN SOCIETY -- Minas Liristis, 727-967-7507 LACONIAN SOCIETY Theodore Tsafatinos 727-692-4028 PANCYPRIAN SOCIETY Angela Georgiadis 727-319-6804 PROMETHEAS SOCIETY Effie Vassiliou 727-692-6565 SYMIAN SOCIETY Michael Faklis 727-937-3602 COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY George Stamas Nikitas Manias Themis Fountotos Tezza Em. Gombos Irene Karavokiros Chris Palaidis John Stamas