Tarpon Springs, Florida + Sunday, January 11, 2015 Epiphany - Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral JANUARY 12 - 18 SCHEDULE LITURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE AND MINISTRIES Office, M-F, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Monday Δευτέρα January Bookstore, M-F, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Dance, 4:30-9:00 pm, SpanosPappas/Theofilos Hall 12 Tuesday Τρίτη January 13 Wednesday Τετάρτη January Paraklesis to Theotokos, 6 pm 14 HOPE & JOY, 6:30-7:30 pm, SpanosPappas / Theofilos Hall St Basil Discussion Group, 7 pm, Fr Tryfon Hall Thursday Πέμπτη January 15 Friday Παρασκευή January 16 Saturday Σάββατο January 17 Sunday Κυριακή January 18 St. Anthony the Great of Egypt Όρθρος/Orthros, 9:00 am Λειτουργία/Liturgy, 10:15 am Όρθρος/Orthros, 7:00 am Ελληνική Λειτουργία, 8:15 am English Liturgy, 10:15 am Bookstore, 10:00 am-12:00noon GOYA, Spanos-Pappas, Theofilos Hall, 5:00 pm Saint Basil Discussion Hour      Learn more about your Orthodox Faith! Wednesdays @ 7 p.m. in Fr. Tryfon Hall No sign-up necessary Free and open to the public Bring a friend -- non-Orthodox welcome! TODAY’S MEMORIALS First Divine Liturgy Antonios (Tony) Koutsourais, 40 days Kalliopi Alevrofas Maglis, 9 months Irene (Renee) Salivaros, 4 years Nikolaos Mandelos, 6 years Sophia (Sophie) Karris, 9 years Second Divine Liturgy Michael Savvas, 3 years COUNCIL MEMBERS ON DUTY TODAY Mike Kouremetis Nikitas Manias George Stamas Chris Palaidis Irene Karavokiros Maria Klonaris Themis FountotosTezza ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 4:7-13 Ἀδελφοί, ἑνὶ ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν ἐδόθη ἡ χάρις κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς τοῦ Χριστοῦ. Διὸ λέγει, Ἀναβὰς εἰς ὕψος ᾐχμαλώτευσεν αἰχμαλωσίαν, καὶ ἔδωκεν δόματα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις. Τὸ δέ, Ἀνέβη, τί ἐστιν εἰ μὴ ὅτι καὶ κατέβη πρῶτον εἰς τὰ κατώτερα μέρη τῆς γῆς; Ὁ καταβάς, αὐτός ἐστιν καὶ ὁ ἀναβὰς ὑπεράνω πάντων τῶν οὐρανῶν, ἵνα πληρώσῃ τὰ πάντα. Καὶ αὐτὸς ἔδωκεν τοὺς μὲν ἀποστόλους, τοὺς δὲ προφήτας, τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς, τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους, πρὸς τὸν καταρτισμὸν τῶν ἁγίων, εἰς ἔργον διακονίας, εἰς οἰκοδομὴν τοῦ σώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ· μέχρι καταντήσωμεν οἱ πάντες εἰς τὴν ἑνότητα τῆς πίστεως καὶ τῆς ἐπιγνώσεως τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, εἰς ἄνδρα τέλειον, εἰς μέτρον ἡλικίας τοῦ πληρώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 4.12-17 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἀκούσας δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὅτι ᾿Ιωάννης παρεδόθη, ἀνεχώρησεν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν,καὶ καταλιπὼν τὴν Ναζαρὲτ ἐλθὼν κατῴκησεν εἰς Καπερναοὺμ τὴν παραθαλασσίαν ἐν ὁρίοις Ζαβουλὼν καὶ Νεφθαλείμ,ἵνα πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ ῾Ησαΐου τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος· γῆ Ζαβουλὼν καὶ γῆ Νεφθαλείμ,ὁδὸν θαλάσσης, πέραν τοῦ ᾿Ιορδάνου,Γαλιλαία τῶν ἐθνῶν,ὁ λαὸς ὁ καθήμενος ἐν σκότειεἶδε φῶς μέγα,καὶ τοῖς καθημένοις ἐν χώρᾳ καὶ σκιᾷ θανάτουφῶς ἀνέτειλεν αὐτοῖς. ᾿Απὸ τότε ἤρξατο ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς κηρύσσειν καὶ λέγειν· μετανοεῖτε· ἤγγικε γὰρ ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν. EPISTLE Ephesians 4:7-13 BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. GOSPEL Matthew 4:12-17 At that time, Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth He went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." MEMORIAL WHEAT / KOLLYVA Kollyva for memorials (μνημόσυνα) may be ordered through Irene Koutelas (727-934-5245) or Evangelia Stavropoulos (727-937-5649) or, of course, may be prepared by the family of the deceased. Contact information for these preparers is provided as a service to parishioners and does not imply endorsement of their product quality or fees. Kindly be reminded that all memorial services must be scheduled — at least two weeks in advance — with the parish office. 40-DAY INFANT BLESSINGS Parents of newborns are reminded to contact the office to schedule their child’s 40-day infant/mother blessings. These now take place at the conclusion of either Sunday Liturgy. This makes it possible for family and friends to witness this milestone, and is an opportunity for the entire community to welcome new members of Christ’s flock! Parents are also reminded that - all things being equal - the optimal age for christening a child is 3-6 months. Speak with Fr. Taso immediately following the birth of your child to schedule his or her christening. 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. Ἀπολυτίκιον. Τῆς Ἑορτῆς Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε, ἡ τῆς Τριάδος ἐφανερώθη προσκύνησις· τοῦ γὰρ Γεννήτορος ἡ φωνὴ προσεμαρτύρει σοι, ἀγαπητόν σε Υἱὸν ὀνομάζουσα· καὶ τὸ Πνεῦμα ἐν εἴδει περιστερᾶς, ἐβεβαίου τοῦ λόγου τὸ ἀσφαλές. Ὁ ἐπιφανεὶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ τὸν κόσμον φωτίσας δόξα σοι. Τοῦ Ὁσίου Ταῖς τῶν δακρύων σου ῥοαῖς, τῆς ἐρήμου τὸ ἄγονον ἐγεώργησας, καὶ τοῖς ἐκ βάθους στεναγμοῖς, εἰς ἑκατὸν τοὺς πόνους ἐκαρποφόρησας, καὶ γέγονας φωστὴρ τῇ οἰκουμένῃ, λάμπων τοῖς θαύμασιν· Ὅσιε Πατὴρ ἡμῶν Θεοδόσιε, πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἠμῶν. Απολυτίκιον τοῦ Αγίου Νικολάου 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 Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον τῇ οἰκουμένῃ, καὶ τὸ φῶς σου Κύριε, ἐσημειώθη ἐφ' ἡμᾶς, ἐν ἐπιγνώσει ὑμνοῦντάς σε. Ἦλθες ἐφάνης τὸ Φῶς τὸ ἀπρόσιτον. Resurrectional Apolytikion When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You. Apolytikion. For the Feast As You were baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, then the worship of the Trinity became manifest, for the voice of the Father bore witness to You, naming You the Beloved Son; and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ God, who appeared and illumined the world, glory to You. For the Saint With the rivers of your tears you made the barren desert bloom; and with your sighs from deep within, you made your labors bear their fruits a hundredfold; and you became a star, illuminating the world by your miracles, O Theodosios our devout father. Intercede with Christ our God, for the salvation of our souls. Apolytikion of St. Nicholas As rule of the faith and picture of gentleness, and teacher of temperance you were exhibited to your flock, by the truth of the evidence, Thus you acquired the lofty through humility, abundance through poverty. Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, that our souls may be saved. Kontakion You appeared today to us on earth, O Master, and Your light was signed on us who cry aloud to You and say with understanding, O Christ our God: You came and shone forth, O Light unapproachable. Saints and Feasts Saint Anthony the Great Saint Anthony, the Father of monks, was born in Egypt in 251 of pious parents who departed this life while he was yet young. On hearing the words of the Gospel: "If you would be perfect, go and sell what you have, and give to the poor" (Matt. 19:21), he immediately put it into action. Distributing to the poor all he had, and fleeing from all the turmoil of the world, he departed to the desert. The manifold temptations he endured continually over the span of twenty years are incredible. His ascetic struggles by day and by night, whereby he mortified the uprisings of the passions and attained to the height of dispassion, surpass the bounds of nature; and the report of his deeds of virtue drew such a multitude to follow him that the desert was transformed into a city, while he became, so to speak, the governor, lawgiver, and master-trainer of all the citizens of this newly formed city. The cities of the world also enjoyed the fruit of his virtue. When the Christians were being persecuted and put to death under Maximinus in 312, he hastened to their aid and consolation. When the Church was troubled by the Arians, he went with zeal to Alexandria in 335 and struggled against them in behalf of Orthodoxy. During this time, by the grace of his words, he also turned many unbelievers to Christ. Saint Anthony began his ascetic life outside his village of Coma in Upper Egypt, studying the ways of the ascetics and holy men there, and perfecting himself in the virtues of each until he surpassed them all. Desiring to increase his labors, he departed into the desert, and finding an abandoned fortress in the mountain, he made his dwelling in it, training himself in extreme fasting, unceasing prayer, and fierce conflicts with the demons. Here he remained, as mentioned above, about twenty years. Saint Athanasios the Great, who knew him personally and wrote his life, says that he came forth from that fortress "initiated in the mysteries and filled with the Spirit of God." Afterwards, because of the press of the faithful, who deprived him of his solitude, he was enlightened by God to journey with certain Bedouins, until he came to a mountain in the desert near the Red Sea, where he passed the remaining part of his life. So He fell asleep in the Lord on January 17, 356, having lived some 105 years. Άγ. Αντώνιος ο Μέγας Ο Μέγας Αντώνιος γεννήθηκε το 251 μ.Χ. στην Άνω Αίγυπτο από πλούσιους και ενάρετους γονείς, τους οποίους έχασε σε νεαρή ηλικία. Συγκεντρώνει όμως την προσοχή του στην μυστική θεωρία των μοναχών της ερήμου και στην φροντίδα της μικρής αδελφής του. Γρήγορα αποφασίζει να εγκαταλείψει τα εγκόσμια και αναχωρεί για την έρημο, αφού πρώτα τακτοποίησε την μικρότερη αδελφή του και μοίρασε την μεγάλη πατρική περιουσία στους φτωχούς της περιοχής του. Στην έρημο παίδευσε την ψυχή του και τιθάσευσε τα πάθη του φθάνοντας στα ανώτατα όρια της άσκησης ώστε η ψυχή του αγίου μπορούσε να εξέρχεται του σώματός του ενώ βρισκόταν ακόμη εν ζωή. Γίνεται το πρότυπο των ασκητών. Πολλοί εξ αυτών έφθαναν στην έρημο για να τον ακούσουν και να τον συμβουλευθούν. Παρέδωσε την μακάρια ψυχή του στον μισθαποδότη Θεό σε ηλικία 105 ετών. Αν και, όπως λέγει ο Μέγας Αθανάσιος, μία από τις τελευταίες επιθυμίες του Οσίου Αντωνίου ήταν να μείνει κρυφός ο τόπος της ταφής του, οι μοναχοί που μόναζαν κοντά του έλεγαν ότι κατείχαν το ιερό λείψανό του, το οποίο επί Ιουστινιανού (561 μ.Χ.), κατατέθηκε στην Εκκλησία του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Προδρόμου στην Αλεξάνδρεια και από εκεί αργότερα, το 635 μ.Χ., μεταφέρθηκε στην Κωνσταντινούπολη. Η Σύναξή του ετελείτο στη Μεγάλη Εκκλησία. OUR PRIESTS ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU Father Taso Gounaris (317-694-2551, [email protected]) and Father James Rousakis (727-698-3974, [email protected]) are always available to serve you. Please call them directly for any spiritual needs. To schedule sacraments, please e-mail, call, text Father Taso or leave him a voicemail. For other needs, you may call the parish office at 727-937-3540. Ο Πατήρ Αναστάσιος και ο Πατήρ Δημήτριος είναι καθημερινά στην διάθεσή σας. Παρακαλούμε να τούς καλείτε στο κινητό τους τηλέφωνο για πνευματικές ανάγκες. Για οτιδήποτε άλλο, καλείτε το γραφείο της εκκλησίας στο 727-937-3540. ST. BASIL’S ACADEMY In 1944, with the assistance of the Philoptochos Society, Archbishop Athenagoras founded Saint Basil Academy in Garrison, New York. His dream was to establish an orphanage and this dream came true. It also was a Teachers College and the young women graduating from Saint Basil's went out into our communities and worked in our churches teaching the Greek Language and our Orthodox religion. The Academy now needs our help; there will be a special tray today and I pray that you will offer as much as you can either with cash or a check made out to Saint Basil Academy. Many thanks! Graduate Niki Mouratidis ENERGY OUT, FUNDS IN Grab the kids and join us at Jungle Bounce on Monday, January 12 from 5-8 pm, as we raise money for the St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Preschool. For $8, the kids can bounce all they want, with 50% of proceeds coming back to our school. Don’t miss this fun family event and the opportunity to support our preschool! SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Applications for the Archimedes Award for the 2015-16 academic year are now being accepted. Go to www.hellenext.org/careerresources/next-generation-scholarships/archimedes-award/ to apply online. To be considered, a completed application, with transcripts and letters of recommendation, must be received by March 1, 2015. EPIPHANY DVD As a gift to yourself or for out of town relatives and friends, “Epiphany: Festival of Lights” is sure to enlighten and delight all year-round. This unique DVD of the historical Tarpon Springs Epiphany celebration is available for sale now at the Saint Nicholas Bookstore for twenty five dollars a copy. PLEASE HELP OUT AT GREEK FESTIVAL Please contact Karen Markopoulos at [email protected] to assist with the Greek Festival on January 30, 31 & February 1. The event will take place in the Theofilos Hall of the Spanos-Pappas Community Center. Your help is needed. Thank you, in advance, for sharing of your valuable time with your parish. HOUSE BLESSINGS Our clergy will be available to bless parishioner homes and/or businesses during the weeks following Epiphany. You may contact either Fr. Taso ([email protected] or 317-694-2551) or Fr. James ([email protected], 727-698-3974) to make an appointment. GOYA NOW MEETS ON SUNDAYS! Fr. Taso will be at the GOYA teen youth meeting at Spanos-Pappas Community Center - Theofilos Hall on Sunday, January 18 at 5:00 p.m. From now on all meetings will be held on Sunday in order to better fit teen schedules and to facilitate Fr. Taso’s participation. All teens are invited, along with interested parents who wish to assist with our teen youth program. SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS January 2015 11 18 25 - Class 10:00-10:45 Class 10:00-10:45 Godparent Sunday Students celebrate Liturgy with families / No Class COOKING FOR THE ELDERLY Christmas dinner was served on 12/20/2014 at Fr Tryfon Hall A Christmas dinner was prepared and served to the elderly on December 20th in Fr Tryfon Hall SCENES FROM EPIPHANY Calling St. Nicholas High School Seniors & College Students!!! Apply for a Sophia G. Colovos Scholarship     All forms are on the St Nicholas website; print at home or pick up from the office and return by deadlines below. High School Guidance Counselors will also have packets. Remember to fill out 2014 & 2015 St. Nicholas Stewardship Card. It’s easy! Please review checklist below for “Required Documents.” □ Current scholarship application Application must be completed in full. You may attach any additional comments that explain your special circumstances to the Trustee of the Colovos Scholarship Fund. □ Academic transcript of the previous semester Minimum GPA is 3.0 Recent high school graduates should provide their high school transcript. For college students, an online print-out of final grades is usually acceptable. □ Proof of class registration for the upcoming semester Must be full-time student: 12-credit minimum (with the exception of Summer session.) If your program is full-time but less than 12 credits, provide explanation and proof. □ Parent’s current celebration Personal Tax Return Our Epiphany draws attention from around □ Your current Personal Tax Return (if applicable) the □ You world. must be But a Steward/Active at the rootmember of this of the holy Church dayfor is aacontinuous baptism. two (2) year period immediately prior to the application for a scholarship Infrom baptism, submergence in older water represents the Fund. the Applicants 18 years old or need to be stewardsdeath in own name even of if a sin, dependent at follows home. totheir the old ways and living what is a resurrec- If we have the faith to dive in head-first. tion — aFor rebirth to a new in Christ. While at Orthodox any questions, pleaselife contact Karen Markopulos 727 485-4397. Christians are [email protected] baptized only or once, as a community we commemorate Christ’s baptism every year. What better time to renew Deadlines your life in approaching Christ, and what better way than through stewardship? Spring 2015 www.stnicholastarpon.org/ – 1/20/15 stewardship Summer 2015 – 5/26/15 We are stewards of the first catch. ST. NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL ORNAMENT SERIES #1 ....... image of St. Nicholas Cathedral #2 ....... image of Epiphany 24k gold etched on brass $20 each Limited Edition Name _____________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________ Telephone _______________________Email _______________________ Quantity: Cathedral____Epiphany_____ Amount Paid ____________ Denise Damianakes Pauline Phillips <[email protected]> 727-937-3540 727-612-7808 SAINT NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL PARISH DIRECTORY OFFICE PHONE: 727-937-3540 MAILING ADDRESS: 17 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 OFFICE HOURS/CATHEDRAL OPEN FOR PRAYER: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Fr. Anastasios Gounaris, Proistamenos: 317-694-2551 Fr. James Rousakis, Associate: 727-698-3974 Nikitas Manias, Parish Council President 863-559-0580 Denise Damianakes, Office Manager Soultana Kalligas, Administrative Assistant CHANTERS – Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis 727-698-3400 & Anthony Hatzidakis 727-698-3401 CHOIR, 1ST LITURGY – Katie Faklis 727-937-1214 CHOIR, 2ND LITURGY – DeRose Andropoulos 727-942-1473 YOUTH CHOIR – Sandy Chambers 727-642-4454 SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL – Galatiani Leadbetter 727-455-6712 ALTAR SERVERS – Jerry Theophilopoulos 727-946-2225 PHILOPTOCHOS – Sylvia Joanow 727-944-3366 OUTREACH/EVANGELISM – Charles Samarkos 727-480-3289 & George Kallas 727-424-0652 GREEK DANCE – Maria Kouskoutis 727-942-7440 & Eva Athanasatos 727-251-4768 STEWARDSHIP – Charles Samarkos -727-480-3289 EDUCATION, CULTURE & YOUTH – Karen Markopulos 727-485-4397 H.O.P.E. (K-2nd grade) & J.O.Y. (3rd-6th grade) – Eva Psilakis Anderson 727-698-8110, [email protected] Maria Sarantis 727-485-4605, [email protected], JR. G.O.Y.A. (6th-8th grade) – Evangelia Psilakis 727-698-8110 & Erasmia Psilakis 727-644-6582 G.O.Y.A. (9th-12th grade) – Theodora Kampouraki 954-478-4157 & Emmanuel Gombos 727-937-8658 YOUNG ADULT LEAGUE (Y.A.L.) – Pano Toumblares 727-514-4184 BOOKSTORE – Vasilis Panageotou 410-340-2980 WEBSITE – George Dovellos 727-415-6588 EPIPHANY COMMITTEE – Emmanuel Gombos 727-937-8658 & Johanna Kossifidis 727-741-3182 ST. NICHOLAS PRESCHOOL – Jessica Gorman 727-937-7122 GREEK AFTERNOON SCHOOL – Chris Palaidis 727-808-3895 AHEPA – James Miller 727-243-4546 SONS OF PERICLES – Jimmy Makris 727-446-3100 DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE – Michele Manousos 727-858-4456 ATHENIAN SOCIETY – Helen Kariofilis 727-934-6570 BOY SCOUTS – Theodora Genduso 727-243-1706 & Antonio Genduso 727-243-1786 CHIOS SOCIETY – Chrysanthi Psoras 727-597-8421 CRETAN SOCIETY – Angelo Sakis 402-541-6124 HALKI SOCIETY – Michele Manousos 727-858-4456 HELLENIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION – Emmanuel Ioannidis 727-934-3885 KALYMNIAN SOCIETY – Nikolas Sazalis 727-945-0348 LACONIAN SOCIETY – Theodore Tsafatinos 727-692-4028 PANCYPRIAN SOCIETY – Angela Georgiadis 727-319-6804 PROMETHEAS SOCIETY – Effie Vassiliou 727-692-6565 SIATISTA ASSOCIATION USA – Peter J Plumpis 727-376-8544 SYMIAN SOCIETY – Michael Faklis 727-937-3602