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St. Nicholas Cathedral
Publish Date: 2017-07-23
Bulletin Contents
Message from the Dean
This Sunday in the Cathedral
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
News from the Pews
Flyers & Posters
Philoptochos News
St Nicholas Bookstore
St Nicholas Cathedral Master Calendar
Message from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
Hellenic College Holy Cross News
Assembly of Bishops News
Wisdom of the Fathers
Ag._paraskevi
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St. Nicholas Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (727)937-3540
  • Fax:
  • (727)937-1739
  • Street Address:

  • 36 Pinellas Ave. N.

  • Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Contact Information

Administrative Assistant Soultana Kalligas


soultana@stnicholastarpon.org | 727-937-3540
Reverend Protopresbyter Athanasios C Haros
Dean of Cathedral

frathanasios@stnicholastarpon.org | 727-937-3540

Services Schedule

Saturday

Σάββατον

 

 6:00pm—Great Vespers 

6:00 μμ— Μέγας Εσπερινός  

Sunday

Κυριακή

 

 

Orthros/Matins - 8:00 - 9:15am

Divine Liturgy - 9:15 am

Ορθρος - 8:00 - 9:15 πμ

Θεία Λειτουργία - 9:15 πμ

 

Past Bulletins


Message from the Dean

Haros3

 

Wedding Crowns

As we were discussing how to dispose of blessed objects last week, I received several follow-up questions about wedding crowns. Our wedding crowns are a very personal part of our life. They aren’t just another object that has been blessed, but something through which God’s grace has been given to us in some of the most intimate moments of life. I would place them in a unique category greater than “an old Bible or icon” but less than Holy Communion. Because they are so personal, how they are handled often seems more like a part of us than mere physical crowns.

One beautiful tradition when we die is to send one or both crowns into the grave with the first spouse. This tradition shows the great love we have for our spouse and understanding that our marriage is an eternal union from God, but by no means is a required practice. In fact, many spouses wish to keep their crowns when their spouse dies, and sometimes they are buried with the second spouse at death. This tradition is not widely practiced though and most families find the wedding crowns of parents and grandparents that have died and wonder how they should be handled -- which is why I believe the question was asked in the first place. In this case, I often encourage a family to “hand down” the crowns to a family member to be used again much in the same way wedding rings are handed down through generations. The old crowns can also be brought to the Church so couples who may not be able to afford crowns of their own, can still be married in the Church.

The issue of divorce is always difficult as we know, but because the crowns are such a personal part of our marriage, what to do with them after a divorce can unfortunately be a point of pain. Since they are blessed through their use in the wedding, they should never be “thrown away” no matter how painfully the marriage may have ended, but we also understand their presence can be a painful reminder of the divorce. In these cases, I invite couples to bring the crowns to the Church so they can be used by other couples much in the same way as after funerals.

I wish to add one additional important point about the crowns, especially after a divorce or untimely death. The Church does not believe in bad luck, nor does the Church believe evil can be transmitted to us by others because of the way the crowns are handled. For example, I was asked, “What happens if my ex-wife threw away our crowns just to torment me?” The actions of others cannot bring bad luck or evil upon us. Just because an ex-spouse disrespects our wedding crowns, or any other item for that matter, does not mean we will feel the bad effects of their actions. In a similar way, just because one marriage ended in divorce does not mean another marriage which uses the same crowns will also end in divorce.

When in doubt, call us and we can help you decide what you need to do.

+ Fr Athanasios C Haros

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This Sunday in the Cathedral

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Memorials

40-day:    Georgios Kaounis
2-year:     Virginia Tetrick
5-year:     Andromahi Koutsouradis
7-year:     Sofia Nikiforakis
20-year:   Mary Tsourakis

 

Council Members on Schedule

George Stamas
Nikitas Manias
Themis Fountotos Tezza
Emmanuel Gombos
Irene Karavokiros
Chris Palaidis
John Stamas

40-Day Prayer List

Maria, Konstantina, Dimitra, Natassa, Nick, Sabrina, Michael, Fokion, Emmanuel, Nicholas, Chrysanthi, Haido, Panagiotis

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 a loved one, please contact Soultana via e-mail (soultana@stnicholastarpon.org) or telephone (727-937-3540) by Monday at 5:00 pm.

 

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying, and the napkin, which had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

Seventh Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 20:1-10

Τῇ δὲ μιᾷ τῶν σαββάτων Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ ἔρχεται πρωῒ σκοτίας ἔτι οὔσης εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ βλέπει τὸν λίθον ἠρμένον ἐκ τοῦ μνημείου. τρέχει οὖν καὶ ἔρχεται πρὸς Σίμωνα Πέτρον καὶ πρὸς τὸν ἄλλον μαθητὴν ὃν ἐφίλει ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· ἦραν τὸν Κύριον ἐκ τοῦ μνημείου, καὶ οὐκ οἴδαμεν ποῦ ἔθηκαν αὐτόν. ἐξῆλθεν οὖν ὁ Πέτρος καὶ ὁ ἄλλος μαθητὴς καὶ ἤρχοντο εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον. ἔτρεχον δὲ οἱ δύο ὁμοῦ· καὶ ὁ ἄλλος μαθητὴς προέδραμε τάχιον τοῦ Πέτρου καὶ ἦλθε πρῶτος εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ παρακύψας βλέπει κείμενα τὰ ὀθόνια, οὐ μέντοι εἰσῆλθεν. ἔρχεται οὖν Σίμων Πέτρος ἀκολουθῶν αὐτῷ, καὶ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον καὶ θεωρεῖ τὰ ὀθόνια κείμενα, καὶ τὸ σουδάριον, ὃ ἦν ἐπὶ τῆς κεφαλῆς αὐτοῦ, οὐ μετὰ τῶν ὀθονίων κείμενον, ἀλλὰ χωρὶς ἐντετυλιγμένον εἰς ἕνα τόπον. τότε οὖν εἰσῆλθε καὶ ὁ ἄλλος μαθητὴς ὁ ἐλθὼν πρῶτος εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ εἶδε καὶ ἐπίστευσεν· οὐδέπω γὰρ ᾔδεισαν τὴν γραφὴν ὅτι δεῖ αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῆναι. ἀπῆλθον οὖν πάλιν πρὸς ἑαυτοὺς οἱ μαθηταί.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7.

BRETHREN, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of your Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς ῾Ρωμαίους 15:1-7.

Ἀδελφοί, ὀφείλομεν δὲ ἡμεῖς οἱ δυνατοὶ τὰ ἀσθενήματα τῶν ἀδυνάτων βαστάζειν, καὶ μὴ ἑαυτοῖς ἀρέσκειν. Ἕκαστος ἡμῶν τῷ πλησίον ἀρεσκέτω εἰς τὸ ἀγαθὸν πρὸς οἰκοδομήν. Καὶ γὰρ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτῷ ἤρεσεν, ἀλλά, καθὼς γέγραπται, Οἱ ὀνειδισμοὶ τῶν ὀνειδιζόντων σε ἐπέπεσον ἐπʼ ἐμέ. Ὅσα γὰρ προεγράφη, εἰς τὴν ἡμετέραν διδασκαλίαν προεγράφη, ἵνα διὰ τῆς ὑπομονῆς καὶ διὰ τῆς παρακλήσεως τῶν γραφῶν τὴν ἐλπίδα ἔχωμεν. Ὁ δὲ θεὸς τῆς ὑπομονῆς καὶ τῆς παρακλήσεως δῴη ὑμῖν τὸ αὐτὸ φρονεῖν ἐν ἀλλήλοις κατὰ Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν· ἵνα ὁμοθυμαδὸν ἐν ἑνὶ στόματι δοξάζητε τὸν θεὸν καὶ πατέρα τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Διὸ προσλαμβάνεσθε ἀλλήλους, καθὼς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς προσελάβετο ὑμᾶς, εἰς δόξαν θεοῦ.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

7th Sunday of Matthew
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 9:27-35

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παράγοντι ἐκεῖθεν τῷ ᾿Ιησοῦ ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ δύο τυφλοὶ κράζοντες καὶ λέγοντες· ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς, υἱὲ Δαυΐδ. ἐλθόντι δὲ εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν προσῆλθον αὐτῷ οἱ τυφλοί, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· πιστεύετε ὅτι δύναμαι τοῦτο ποιῆσαι; λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· ναί, Κύριε. τότε ἥψατο τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν λέγων· κατὰ τὴν πίστιν ὑμῶν γενηθήτω ὑμῖν. καὶ ἀνεῴχθησαν αὐτῶν οἱ ὀφθαλμοί· καὶ ἐνεβριμήσατο αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς λέγων· ὁρᾶτε μηδεὶς γινωσκέτω. οἱ δὲ ἐξελθόντες διεφήμισαν αὐτὸν ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ γῇ ἐκείνῃ.

Αὐτῶν δὲ ἐξερχομένων ἰδοὺ προσήνεγκαν αὐτῷ ἄνθρωπον κωφὸν δαιμονιζόμενον· καὶ ἐκβληθέντος τοῦ δαιμονίου ἐλάλησεν ὁ κωφός, καὶ ἐθαύμασαν οἱ ὄχλοι λέγοντες ὅτι οὐδέποτε ἐφάνη οὕτως ἐν τῷ ᾿Ισραήλ. οἱ δὲ Φαρισαῖοι ἔλεγον· ἐν τῷ ἄρχοντι τῶν δαιμονίων ἐκβάλλει τὰ δαιμόνια.

Καὶ περιῆγεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς τὰς πόλεις πάσας καὶ τὰς κώμας διδάσκων ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν καὶ κηρύσσων τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας καὶ θεραπεύων πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν ἐν τῷ λαῷ.

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Saints and Feasts

Ag._paraskevi
July 26

Paraskeve the Righteous Martyr of Rome

Saint Paraskeve, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskeve), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" (compare Matt. 27:62, Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54, and John 19:31, where 'Friday' is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth" (Jer. 10:11). Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments.

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July 27

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer

This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus (see July 26) and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physician's vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this man's soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs.

Irenchry
July 28

Irene the Righteous of Chrysovalantou

Saint Irene, who was from Cappadocia, flourished in the ninth century. Because of her great beauty and virtue, she was brought to Constantinople as a prospective bride for the young Emperor Michael (842-867); however, as Saint Joannicius the Great foretold, it was God's will that she assume the monastic habit instead. She shone forth in great ascetical labours, and suffered many attacks from the demons; while yet a novice, she attained to the practice of Saint Arsenius the Great, of praying the whole night long with arms stretched out towards Heaven (see May 8). God showed forth great signs and wonders in her, and she became the Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. She was granted the gift of clairvoyance and knew the thoughts of all that came to her. She appeared in a vision to the king and rebuked him for unjustly imprisoning a nobleman who had been falsely accused. Through a sailor from Patmos to whom he had appeared, Saint John the Evangelist sent her fragrant and wondrous apples from Paradise. She reposed at the age of 103, still retaining the youthful beauty of her countenance. After her repose, marvelous healings beyond number have been wrought by her to the present day.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA


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.

Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Phocas in the Fourth Mode

As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Phocas. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA


Καί τρόπων μέτοχος, καί θρόνων διάδοχος, τών Αποστόλων γενόμενος, τήν πράξιν εύρες Θεόπνευστε, εις θεωρίας επίβασιν, διά τούτο τόν λόγον τής αληθείας ορθοτομών, καί τή πίστει ενήθλησας μέχρις αίματος, Ιερομάρτυς Φωκᾶς, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA


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.

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News from the Pews

Palm_sunday_2017

Free medical screenings

The Pioneer Medical Group Outreach program will be offering free medical screenings every Monday in Fr Tryfon Hall, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Come in for blood pressure checks, blood glucose screenings and medical screenings provided by the Pioneer Medical Group’s doctors and advanced registered nurse practitioners.


See yourself on the silver screen!

Interested in being in a movie? Represent the community of Tarpon Springs by being part of this feature film! “Epiphany” is a feature motion picture that is filming this summer in Tarpon Springs. If you would like to be an extra, you can e-mail epiphanythemovie@gmail.com. Extras are needed on Thursday, July 27. Arrive at the Tarpon Inn at 5:15 am. Breakfast will be provided. More information about the film can be found at https://www.facebook.com/epiphanypictures/

 


St Nicholas Greek School

The St Nicholas Cathedral Greek School welcomes all students and their parents to another productive year. Give your children the opportunity to learn the richest language in the world, our Orthodox faith, heritage & tradition. 

Registration: August 6 & 13, Fr Tryfon Hall, following Divine Liturgy
Class times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 pm
First day, open house & blessing (agiasmos): August 22, 4:00 pm. Classes will begin at 5:00 pm.

For more information, please contact Chris Palaidis at 727-808-3895.

 


An offering of oil

Following the ancient tradition of the Temple as commanded by God, Orthodox Christians bring an offering of olive oil to be burned in the Church lamps continually, serving as a reminder of the presence of the Light of God. And you shall command the children of Israel that they bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to burn continually (Exodus 27.20) We invite anyone to make an offering of oil to the Church, along with the names of loved ones and friends who are alive in the Lord or alive with us on Earth, so that we may pray for you, and your friends and family.

 


Artoklasies / Memorial services

Contemplating having an artoklasia or a memorial service? Kindly call Soultana in our parish office at 727-937-3540 to make arrangements. Kollyva for memorials (μνημόσυνα) may be ordered through:

  • Antonia Korfias (727-937-8785)
  • Irene Koutelas (727-934-5245)
  • Evangelia Stavropoulos (727-937-5649)

 

Contact info for these preparers is provided as a service
to parishioners and does not imply endorsement.


Let us host your next party!

Reserve Fr Tryfon Hall or the St Nicholas Spanos-Pappas / Theofilos Hall for your next event! Visit the hall rental website at http://www.stnicholasvenues.com or call the church office at 727-937-3540.

 


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 Αθανάσιος και ο Πατήρ Σαμψών είναι καθημερινά στην διάθεσή σας. Παρακαλούμε να τους καλείτε στα κινητά τους τηλέφωνα για πνευματικές ανάγκες.

 


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Philoptochos News

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 the help of the Church through fund-raising efforts.

 

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 19: General Meeting
Meetings will take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month

Saturday, October 21: Paint & Wine @ St Nicholas Theofilos Hall
$30 per person, to benefit the Greenhouse Project

 

Let Philoptochos help clean out your closets
Rummage Sale, October 6, 7 & 8: Items in good condition needed! They can be dropped off at our office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please call 944-3366 before dropping items off. Help will be also needed on those days. 
Please, no clothing, large furniture or books.  

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St Nicholas Bookstore

Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - noon 

Tel. 727-944-3419 

Browse our collection to pick up your own edifying summer reading! 

Purchase any book(s) totaling $25.00 or more and receive a free book
from our selected summer readings section.

FOLLOW ST NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE
ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM!

 

 

Mount Athos - An Illustrated Guide to the Monasteries and their History 
$25.00
This beautifully illustrated guide book provides an overview of the history, geography, government, and everyday life of the monastic community on Mt. Athos. Includes an overview of 20 monasteries, colorful maps of the peninsula, numerous glossy photos of the interior and exterior buildings, and the sacred treasures and icons contained within.

 

How are we Saved 
$15.00
An easy-to-read, easy-to-understand presentation of the Eastern Orthodox Christian way of salvation based on Scripture, the early tradition of the ancient undivided Church, and the Church Fathers. In a time when there are different concepts of salvation offered by the various Christian denominations, this book presents a balanced view of the many-splendored jewel of salvation as taught by the early Church.

 

Goodnight Beautiful Church
$8.00
A delightfully enchanting bedtime story about a local boy’s participation in the Divine Liturgy at St Nicholas Cathedral. Beautifully illustrated, this tale recounts his thoughts and enthusiasm from the moment he enters the Narthex until he receives the Antidoron and exits the Cathedral. At bedtime, his reflection on his Sunday experience is sure to warm your heart.

 

Topical Series Booklets
$1.00
This series of booklets, published by Ancient Faith Ministries, covers a variety of topics related to Orthodoxy. An invaluable introduction to the beliefs and practices of Orthodox Christianity written in a clear and concise manner.  

 

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St Nicholas Cathedral Master Calendar

  • St Nicholas Cathedral Master Calendar

    July 23 to July 31, 2017

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    7th Sunday of Matthew
    Fr Sampson on call - please call 941-266-3229 for emergencies
    8:00AM Orthros/Matins
    9:15AM Divine Liturgy
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    Christina the Great Martyr of Tyre
    25
    Dormition of St. Anna, mother of the Theotokos
    26
    Paraskeve the Righteous Martyr of Rome
    8:00AM Orthros/Matins
    9:00AM Divine Liturgy
    6:00PM Great Vespers
    7:00PM Philadelphia Men's Ministry
    7:00PM Coffee Hour for St Panteleimon Vespers
    27
    Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer
    8:00AM Orthros/Matins
    9:00AM Divine Liturgy
    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting
    28
    Prochoros, Nicanor, Timon, & Parmenas the Apostles of the 70
    8:00AM Orthros/Matins
    9:00AM Divine Liturgy
    7:00PM Ministry Leaders Meeting
    29
    The Holy Martyr Callinicus
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

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Archbishop Demetrios Makes Annual Pastoral Visit to Camp Saint Paul

07/18/2017

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios made a pastoral visit July 11, 2017, to Camp Saint Paul of the Direct Archdiocesan District. He was received with enthusiasm by the campers, spent the day with them, observed their activities heard and answered their questions, had lunch with them and gave them a pocket edition of the New Testament, a prayer bracelet with a small cross along with his blessings.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-demetrios-makes-annual-pastoral-visit-ot-camp-saint-paul
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Hellenic College Holy Cross News

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Pappas Patristic Institute Offers Summer Patristic Studies Program

07/18/2017

http://hchc.edu/about/news/news_releases/summer-patristic-studies-2017
The Stephen and Catherine Pappas Patristic Institute is again pleased to offer its week-long Summer Patristic Studies Program on the campus of Hellenic College Holy Cross July 30 – August 4, 2017.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And this He does to confirm their faith, and to show that they are participators in the good work ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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