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St. Nicholas Cathedral
Publish Date: 2017-08-06
Bulletin Contents
Message from the Dean
This Sunday in the Cathedral
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
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
Transfiguration
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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

 

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Message from the Dean

Haros3

You have heard me say many times, we can trust the Church. You have also heard me say many times that the Holy Spirit has guided the Church into all truth. Our Lord said to the Holy Apostles, the Holy Spirit “will guide you into all truth.”

(John 16.13) With our faith in the Holy Trinity, we can trust the teachings of the Holy Apostles. Our Lord also said, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me.” (Mark 8.34) Our entire life is a journey of denying ourselves, embracing the struggle of the Christian life, and following our Lord into Heaven.

The Holy Apostles knew better than us how difficult the Christian journey would be. When teaching the Way (Η Οδός) to the first Christians, they turned to the historical truth, guided by the Holy Spirit. One of the central core elements of the Christian life established by the Holy Apostles was the sacred tradition of fasting. Fasting has been a central aspect of our spiritual relationship with God since our ancestors walked in the Garden of Eden. God commanded fasting in the Old Testament and confirmed it in the New Testament. It was only natural that the Apostles would command it for the Church, and throughout history the Church, in her Sacred Canons and Tradition, has maintained the importance of fasting for the Christian struggle.

I am often asked, “Why do I always talk about fasting?” It seems that every time I open my mouth, I’m talking about fasting. It isn’t that I am so fanatic or ogre that I demand everyone in the Church should always be fasting. It is simply that the spiritual discipline of fasting is crucial in learning how to respond to Christ’s invitation to “deny ourselves and take up our cross.”

When we fast as the Church teaches, we learn to give up our will for God’s will. This is only possible in faith if we trust the Holy Spirit guided the Holy Apostles. It isn’t that food is evil, but that through fasting we learn that it isn’t our will that is important, but the will of God, and He taught us to fast. If we fast as we choose, we do no learn how to deny ourselves. Instead we exalt our own understanding. Fasting is difficult if we fast as the Church teaches, so when we fast we learn how to “take up our cross” as Christ invites us. We learn to embrace the struggle to live as God’s wants us to live. As I said in February, “If I can’t say ‘no’ to a double bacon cheese burger, now can I say no to life’s more difficult temptations?”

As with so many aspects of the Christian journey, fasting is a piece of the puzzle. By itself it won’t get us to heaven, but it will help us learn to live as God desires. Like any exercise, fasting must be nurtured to be successful. If we are fasting today the same way we fasted ten years ago, we are not nurturing our discipline. As Orthodox Christians, we are guided by our Spiritual Father, who is accountable to God, who guides us in the teachings of the Church. He is taught by the Church, which was taught by the Holy Apostles who were guided into all truth by the Holy Spirit. Sounds to me like we can trust the Church.

 

+ Fr Athanasios C Haros

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This Sunday in the Cathedral

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Council Members on Schedule

George Stamas

Nikitas Manias

Themis Fountotos Tezza

Emmanuel Gombos

Irene Karavokiros

Chris Palaidis

John Stamas

40-Day Prayer List

Natassa, Nick, Sabrina, Michael, Fokion, Emmanuel, Nicholas, Chrysanthi, Haido, Panagiotis, Evangelia, Anastasios, Athanasia

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

Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
The Reading is from Luke 9:28-36

At that time, Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became dazzling white. And behold, two men talked with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, and when they wakened they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is well that we are here; let us make three booths, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah" - not knowing what he said. As he said this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Beloved; listen to him!" And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silence and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.

Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 9:28-36

᾿Εγένετο δὲ μετὰ τοὺς λόγους τούτους ὡσεὶ ἡμέραι ὀκτὼ καὶ παραλαβὼν τὸν Πέτρον καὶ ᾿Ιωάννην καὶ ᾿Ιάκωβον ἀνέβη εἰς τὸ ὄρος προσεύξασθαι. καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ προσεύχεσθαι αὐτὸν τὸ εἶδος τοῦ προσώπου αὐτοῦ ἕτερον καὶ ὁ ἱματισμὸς αὐτοῦ λευκὸς ἐξαστράπτων. καὶ ἰδοὺ ἄνδρες δύο συνελάλουν αὐτῷ, οἵτινες ἦσαν Μωϋσῆς καὶ ᾿Ηλίας, οἳ ὀφθέντες ἐν δόξῃ ἔλεγον τὴν ἔξοδον αὐτοῦ ἣν ἔμελλε πληροῦν ἐν ῾Ιερουσαλήμ. ὁ δὲ Πέτρος καὶ οἱ σὺν αὐτῷ ἦσαν βεβαρημένοι ὕπνῳ· διαγρηγορήσαντες δὲ εἶδον τὴν δόξαν αὐτοῦ καὶ τοὺς δύο ἄνδρας τοὺς συνεστῶτας αὐτῷ. καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ διαχωρίζεσθαι αὐτοὺς ἀπ᾿ αὐτοῦ εἶπεν ὁ Πέτρος πρὸς τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν· ἐπιστάτα, καλόν ἐστιν ἡμᾶς ὧδε εἶναι· καὶ ποιήσωμεν σκηνὰς τρεῖς, μίαν σοὶ καὶ μίαν Μωϋσεῖ καὶ μίαν ᾿Ηλίᾳ, μὴ εἰδὼς ὃ λέγει. ταῦτα δὲ αὐτοῦ λέγοντος ἐγένετο νεφέλη καὶ ἐπεσκίασεν αὐτούς· ἐφοβήθησαν δὲ ἐν τῷ εἰσελθεῖν ἐκείνους εἰς τὴν νεφέλην· καὶ φωνὴ ἐγένετο ἐκ τῆς νεφέλης λέγουσα· οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱός μου ὁ ἀγαπητός· αὐτοῦ ἀκούετε. καὶ ἐν τῷ γενέσθαι τὴν φωνὴν εὑρέθη ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς μόνος. καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐσίγησαν καὶ οὐδενὶ ἀπήγγειλαν ἐν ἐκείναις ταῖς ἡμέραις οὐδὲν ὧν ἑωράκασιν.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Peter's Second Universal Letter 1:10-19.

BRETHREN, be more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall; so there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Therefore I intend always to remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to arouse you by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. And I will see to it that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased," we heard this voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. And we have the prophetic word made more sure. You will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Προκείμενον. Fourth Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 103.24,1.
Ὡς ἐμεγαλύνθη τὰ ἔργα σου Κύριε, πάντα ἐν σοφίᾳ ἐποίησας.
Στίχ. Εὐλόγει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πέτρου β' 1:10-19.

Ἀδελφοί, σπουδάσατε βεβαίαν ὑμῶν τὴν κλῆσιν καὶ ἐκλογὴν ποιεῖσθαι· ταῦτα γὰρ ποιοῦντες οὐ μὴ πταίσητέ ποτε· οὕτως γὰρ πλουσίως ἐπιχορηγηθήσεται ὑμῖν ἡ εἴσοδος εἰς τὴν αἰώνιον βασιλείαν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν καὶ σωτῆρος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Διὸ οὐκ ἀμελήσω ἀεὶ ὑμᾶς ὑπομιμνῄσκειν περὶ τούτων, καίπερ εἰδότας, καὶ ἐστηριγμένους ἐν τῇ παρούσῃ ἀληθείᾳ. Δίκαιον δὲ ἡγοῦμαι, ἐφʼ ὅσον εἰμὶ ἐν τούτῳ τῷ σκηνώματι, διεγείρειν ὑμᾶς ἐν ὑπομνήσει· εἰδὼς ὅτι ταχινή ἐστιν ἡ ἀπόθεσις τοῦ σκηνώματός μου, καθὼς καὶ ὁ κύριος ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς ἐδήλωσέν μοι. Σπουδάσω δὲ καὶ ἑκάστοτε ἔχειν ὑμᾶς μετὰ τὴν ἐμὴν ἔξοδον τὴν τούτων μνήμην ποιεῖσθαι. Οὐ γὰρ σεσοφισμένοις μύθοις ἐξακολουθήσαντες ἐγνωρίσαμεν ὑμῖν τὴν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ δύναμιν καὶ παρουσίαν, ἀλλʼ ἐπόπται γενηθέντες τῆς ἐκείνου μεγαλειότητος. Λαβὼν γὰρ παρὰ θεοῦ πατρὸς τιμὴν καὶ δόξαν, φωνῆς ἐνεχθείσης αὐτῷ τοιᾶσδε ὑπὸ τῆς μεγαλοπρεποῦς δόξης, Οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱός μου ὁ ἀγαπητός, εἰς ὃν ἐγὼ εὐδόκησα· καὶ ταύτην τὴν φωνὴν ἡμεῖς ἠκούσαμεν ἐξ οὐρανοῦ ἐνεχθεῖσαν, σὺν αὐτῷ ὄντες ἐν τῷ ὄρει τῷ ἁγίῳ. Καὶ ἔχομεν βεβαιότερον τὸν προφητικὸν λόγον, ᾧ καλῶς ποιεῖτε προσέχοντες, ὡς λύχνῳ φαίνοντι ἐν αὐχμηρῷ τόπῳ, ἕως οὗ ἡμέρα διαυγάσῃ, καὶ φωσφόρος ἀνατείλῃ ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν.

Gospel Reading

Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
The Reading is from Matthew 17:1-9

At that time, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. And Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is well that we are here; if you wish, I will make three booths here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah." He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, "Tell no one the vision, until the Son of man is raised from the dead."

Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 17:1-9

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παραλαμβάνει ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς τὸν Πέτρον καὶ ᾿Ιάκωβον καὶ ᾿Ιωάννην τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀναφέρει αὐτοὺς εἰς ὄρος ὑψηλὸν κατ᾿ ἰδίαν· καὶ μετεμορφώθη ἔμπροσθεν αὐτῶν, καὶ ἔλαμψε τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ ὡς ὁ ἥλιος, τὰ δὲ ἱμάτια αὐτοῦ ἐγένετο λευκὰ ὡς τὸ φῶς. καὶ ἰδοὺ ὤφθησαν αὐτοῖς Μωσῆς καὶ ᾿Ηλίας μετ᾿ αὐτοῦ συλλαλοῦντες. ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Πέτρος εἶπε τῷ ᾿Ιησοῦ· Κύριε, καλόν ἐστιν ἡμᾶς ὧδε εἶναι· εἰ θέλεις, ποιήσωμεν ὧδε τρεῖς σκηνάς, σοὶ μίαν καὶ Μωσεῖ μίαν καὶ μίαν ᾿Ηλίᾳ. ἔτι αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος ἰδοὺ νεφέλη φωτεινὴ ἐπεσκίασεν αὐτούς, καὶ ἰδοὺ φωνὴ ἐκ τῆς νεφέλης λέγουσα· οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱός μου ὁ ἀγαπητός, ἐν ᾧ εὐδόκησα· αὐτοῦ ἀκούετε· καὶ ἀκούσαντες οἱ μαθηταὶ ἔπεσον ἐπὶ πρόσωπον αὐτῶν καὶ ἐφοβήθησαν σφόδρα. καὶ προσελθὼν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἥψατο αὐτῶν καὶ εἶπεν· ἐγέρθητε καὶ μὴ φοβεῖσθε. ἐπάραντες δὲ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτῶν οὐδένα εἶδον εἰ μὴ τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν μόνον. καὶ καταβαινόντων αὐτῶν ἀπὸ τοῦ ὄρους ἐνετείλατο αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς λέγων· μηδενὶ εἴπητε τὸ ὅραμα ἕως οὗ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῇ.

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Holy Transfiguration in the Grave Mode

Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ our God, showing to Thy disciples Thy glory as each one could endure. Shine forth Thou on us, who are sinners all, Thy light ever-unending, through the prayers of the Theotokos. Light-bestower, glory be to Thee.

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


Μετεμορθώθης εν τώ όρει Χριστέ ο Θεός, δείξας τοίς Μαθηταίς σου τήν δόξαν σου, καθώς ήδυναντο, Λάμψον καί ημίν τοίς αμαρτωλοίς, τό φώς σου τό αϊδιον, πρεσβείαις τής Θεοτόκου, φωτοδότα δόξα σοι.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Mode

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press - Northridge, CA


Επί τού όρους μετεμορφώθης, καί ως εχώρουν οι Μαθηταί σου τήν δόξαν σου, Χριστέ ο Θεός εθεάσαντο, ίνα όταν σε ίδωσι σταυρούμενον, τό μέν πάθος νοήσωσιν εκούσιον, τώ δέ κόσμω κηρύξωσιν, ότι σύ υπάρχεις αληθώς, τού Πατρός τό απαύγασμα.

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Saints and Feasts

Transfiguration
August 06

Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Our Lord had spoken to His disciples many times not only concerning His Passion, Cross, and Death, but also concerning the coming persecutions and afflictions that they themselves would endure. Since all these evils were near at hand, but the enjoyment of good things which they hoped to receive in their stead was yet to come, our Savior desired to give them full assurance, evidently and openly, concerning that glory which is prepared for those who endure to the end. Therefore, fulfilling that which He had promised shortly before, that "there be some standing here which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in His Kingdom" (Matt. 16:28), He took His three foremost disciples and ascended Mount Tabor, where He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white as the light. Suddenly, together with this dread and marvelous effulgence of light, there appeared those pinnacles of the Prophets, Moses and Elias, who spoke with the Lord Jesus concerning His saving Passion which was about to take place. Standing before Him as reverent servants, they showed that He is the Lord of both the living and the dead, for Moses came forth from Hades, having died many centuries before, and Elias, as it were from heaven, whither he had been taken up while yet alive. After a little while a radiant cloud overshadowed them and out of the cloud they heard that same voice which had been heard at the Jordan at the Baptism of Christ, testifying to the Divinity of Jesus and saying: "This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well-pleased; hear ye Him" (Matt. 17: 5).

Such are the marvels, truly worthy of God, celebrated in this present feast, which is an image and prefiguring of the future state of the righteous, whose splendor the Lord spoke of, saying: "Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun" (Matt. 13:43). It is because of this that the Kontakion of this Feast is said daily (when there is not a great feast) in the Service of the Typica in perpetual commemoration of the glory that will be the lot of the Saints. According to tradition, the Lord's Transfiguration came to pass forty days before His Crucifixion; this is why the Transfiguration is celebrated forty days before the Exaltation of the Cross.

Allsaint
August 09

The Holy Apostle Matthias

After Judas by transgression fell from his apostleship (Acts 1: 25), and hanging himself out of despair ended his life with a wretched and shameful death (Matt. 27: 5), then, that the number of the Twelve not be lacking, all the disciples gathered in one place after the Ascension of the Savior (the number of men and women being 120), and they chose two men from among them, Joseph, called Barsabas, who was also surnamed Justus, and Matthias, and they set them in the midst. Then they prayed to God and cast lots, "and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles" (Acts 1: 15-26). And thus, having taken the place of Judas, Matthias fulfilled the work of apostleship and the prophecy concerning Judas, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David: "And his bishopric let another take" (Ps. 108:7). After this, it is said, Matthias preached the Gospel in Ethiopia, and completed his life there in martyrdom.

Allsaint
August 10

Laurence the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Rome

This Saint, who was born in Spain, was the Archdeacon of the Church of Rome, caring for the sacred vessels of the Church and distributing money to the needy. About the year 257, a harsh persecution was raised up against the Christians by Valerian. Pope Sixtus, who was from Athens, was commanded to worship the idols, and refused; before his martyrdom by beheading, he committed to Laurence all the sacred vessels of the Church. When Laurence was arrested and brought before the Prefect, he was questioned concerning the treasures of the Church; he asked for three days' time to prepare them. He then proceeded to gather all the poor and needy, and presented them to the Prefect and said, "Behold the treasures of the Church." The Prefect became enraged at this and gave command that Laurence be racked, then scourged with scorpions (a whip furnished with sharp iron points - compare II Chron. 10:11), then stretched out on a red-hot iron grill. But the courageous athlete of Christ endured without groaning. After he had been burned on one side, he said, "My body is done on one side; turn me over on the other." And when this had taken place, the Martyr said to the tyrants, "My flesh is now well done, you may taste of it." And when he had said this, and had prayed for his slayers in imitation of Christ, he gave up his spirit on August 10, 258.

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News from the Pews

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Join a Ministry!

If you are looking for a fun and educational way to strengthen your relationship with God, you don't want to miss our Ministry Registration Fair in Fr Tryfon Hall after Divine Liturgy the following two Sundays, August 6 and 13.
You can also provide fellowship and growth into your children's lives by signing them up for one of our many Youth Ministries. Online registration is already open!


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.

 


Volunteer Needed

On Wednesdays, "to-go" bags are prepared in advance by the Shepherd Center Community Kitchen and are then distributed to the needy outside of Fr Tryfon Hall. An immediate opening for a sandwich maker has come up; if you would like to help out by offering your time and talent, please contact Mae McCormack, Volunteer Coordinator for the Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center, by calling 727-940-5825.


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.


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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Flyers & Posters

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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.

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Come, Let Us Worship
$14.00
This practical guide to the Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom explains the meaning of each element and how one may best participate in this fundamental act of Orthodox worship. Those new to Orthodoxy and those who wonder about the meaning of the Liturgy will find this pocket-size book a helpful and informative companion.

The Treasured Traditions and Customs of the Orthodox Church
$17.00 
The subtitle: “A fascinating study of the richness of traditional Orthodox religious customs” sets the stage for this classic book. Subject matter includes Sacred Traditions vs cultural traditions, cultural traditions in the Church, and more. Religious customs unique to Orthodox Christians in America, and a glossary are also presented.

A Child’s Garden of Prayer
$10.00
Teach your child that we are welcome to pray to God about anything, anywhere, and anytime – and God always listens. Compiled from treasured prayer books, these prayers have served generations of children by guiding their conversation with our heavenly Father.

Orthodox Christian Parenting
$28.00
In preparing our children for life in today’s “real” world, have we planted in their hearts faith in God as a guide in their future? This book is a must-read for busy parents who want to raise strong Orthodox Christian children today. 

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St Nicholas Cathedral Master Calendar

  • St Nicholas Cathedral Master Calendar

    August 1 to August 14, 2017

    Tuesday, August 1

    Dormition Fast

    Sunday, August 6

    Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

    Fr Sampson on call - please call 941-266-3229 for emergencies

    8:00AM Orthros/Matins

    8:00AM Orthros/Matins

    9:15AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Ministries Fair

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    7:00PM Visitation: Paul Giuliani

    Monday, August 7

    Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

    8:00AM Orthros/Matins

    8:00AM FEED THE NEEDY

    11:30AM FUNERAL: Paul Giuliani

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    7:00PM Dance Ministry (high school group)

    Tuesday, August 8

    Emilian the Confessor & Bishop of Cyzikos

    8:00AM Orthros/Matins

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    Wednesday, August 9

    The Holy Apostle Matthias

    8:00AM Orthros/Matins

    10:00AM Shepherd Center Sandwiches

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    7:00PM Philadelphia Men's Ministry

    Thursday, August 10

    Laurence the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Rome

    8:00AM Orthros/Matins

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    Friday, August 11

    Euplus the Holy Martyr & Archdeacon of Cantania

    8:00AM Orthros/Matins

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    Saturday, August 12

    The Holy Martyrs Photius and Anicetus of Nicomedia

    8:00AM Orthros/Matins

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, August 13

    10th Sunday of Matthew

    Fr Athanasios on call - please call 727-741-0139 for emergencies

    8:00AM Orthros/Matins

    9:15AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Ministries Fair

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    Monday, August 14

    Forefeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The Lord does not always appear in glory to all who stand before Him. To beginners He appears in the form of a servant (Phil. 2:7); to those able to follow Him as He climbs the high mountain of His transfiguration He appears in the form of God, the form in which He existed before the world came to be (John 17:5).
St. Maximos the Confessor
Second Century on Theology, 13., 7th Century

It is therefore possible for the same Lord not to appear in the same way to all who stand before Him, but to appear to some in one way and to others in another way, according to the measure of each person's faith.
St. Maximos the Confessor
Second Century on Theology, 13., 7th Century

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