Dean's Message

Blessed are Those who hear the word of God and keep it!

Sometimes, it isn’t the words we hear which become the lesson from the Lord, but what we do with those words. September 8th EVERY year is the commemoration of the Nativity of the Theotokos, one of the Great Feasts of the Church. In fact, it is the first great feast of the New Year which should set the tone for our annual spiritual journey. During this Feast, we normally hear the Gospel lesson of “Martha and Mary” found in the Gospel According to Luke, (Luke 10.38-41, 11.27-28) in which Jesus directs our attention TWICE to the hearing of the Word of God.

Today, though, is different in the Church calendar, because it is also the Sunday before the Feast of the Cross, the second Great Feast of the Church celebrated on September 14th. On this day the Church prescribes the Gospel According to John, in which we hear the most quoted passage of Scripture, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3.16)

It isn’t by chance the readings are established in this way. On the Feast of the Theotokos, Jesus reminds us that while honoring His Mother is good, it is more blessed to hear His word and keep it. The truth of the Cross of Christ, and its life-giving reality in the salvation of the entire world, must never be passed over. “For God did not come into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3.17)

What is the Word we hear? “He who believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3.15) Now you have heard the Word; it’s time to begin keeping it!

Fr. Athanasios C. Haros

Fr. Theofanis

This Sunday we read Paul’s epistle who writes with an intimate tone (6:11-18), reminding us that our faith is not a matter of performing certain necessary tasks or even wearing the correct religious clothing, but rather living for and in Christ. What Does This Mean for Our Lives?

Paul opens reminding the congregation about how large a letter he had written with his own hand. It could be viewed as a trifling detail, but it reflects both his level of involvement and how adamant he is about the matter. Kind of like when a parent writes from the bottom of his heart to reach out every word at another. These are serious words from Paul, not idle rules, but an expression of his heart for our souls.

Next, he cautions against the outwardly boastful — those who glory in circumcision, a symbol of Jewish law, but have no real inner communion with God. In our terms, a person who goes to church every Sunday and wears a cross or posts Bible verses on social media but lives un-Christian life for the rest of week. Paul is telling us that what it means to be a Christian goes beyond just the outward appearance but more about changing from within.

Think of an athlete who is training for a marathon. It isn't about them sporting running shoes or the slickest fitness tools, either. The only thing that cares is the amount of discipline and effort they bring to their training. So it is with faith: our faith demands an everyday commitment, not merely exterior symbols or actions but rather to love one another, forgive and serve others.

There as Paul says, "But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is what Paul meant when he wrote, but far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (Gal 6:14a). Picture a schoolchild who wins an enormous trophy. The parents are proud not of the trophy, but from all it represents –- work ethic, time commitment and character their child has entree. To us the "trophy" is nothing other than His cross — not something we have done, but a sacrifice Jesus made for us. We ought to be proud only of the love and sacrifice Christ did for us, which provides us salvation and new life.

Then, in one of the most amazing verses in all of scripture he writes about what it means to become a” new creation. This involves old ways falling away — such as grudge-holding, selfishness or self-centered attitudes. It is like cleaning our houses. We all have a load of stuff that serves no purpose other than to clutter our lives and smother the joy from meaningful experience. We have to also empty our hearts and lives of things which are barriers blocking the love of God out.

In the end, St. Paul encourages us to live by the rule of the new creation — to embrace the peace and mercy of God. Let’s ask ourselves: are we merely putting on a show of our faith, or are we truly living it? Are we embracing the cross, letting it shape us into new creations filled with love, humility, and a deep connection to Christ?

May we always boast in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, finding our true identity in His love and becoming new creations in Him. Amen.

+ Papa Fanis

Songs of Faith: Exploring Our Liturgical Hymns

Through Her Intercessions: The First Antiphon and the Theotokos

We begin our “Songs of Faith” article series by exploring the hymns of the Divine Liturgy, the most glorious service of the Orthodox Church, which we celebrate every Sunday. Today, we as Orthodox Christians commemorate the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, the Panagia. As such, it is the perfect day to begin talking about the Divine Liturgy, because one of the first things we do in the Liturgy is to invoke the intercessions of the Theotokos in our prayers to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Last week, we mentioned that the priest begins the Divine Liturgy by intoning, “Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages,” to which the people respond with, “Amen.” After that, we have the Great Litany, which is a list of petitions, or prayers to God, asking Him to grant something. In the Great Litany, there is a pattern happening where the priest intones the petition to God on behalf of all the people, and the people respond with, “Lord, have mercy,” or, in Greek, « Κύριε, ελέησον. »

This back-and-forth, or call-and-response pattern can also be seen in a different form with the hymns which are only sung by the choir. The first example of this in the Divine Liturgy is what’s known as the “First Antiphon.” The First Antiphon is where we chant the refrain, “Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us.” However, before the choir chants the refrain, the chanter intones a verse from one of the Psalms of David. This is because an “antiphon” is a hymn that comes in pairs of verses and refrains, which are sung alternately by two choirs, or in our case here in Tarpon Springs, the chanter and the choir. In fact, the practice of the ancient Church was to read the entire Psalm here, chanting the refrain after every verse! In modern times, the antiphons have been shortened.

Today, the verses of the First Antiphon have been carefully selected by the Fathers of the Church to show us a prophetic connection between Panagia’s birth and the prophetic words of the Psalmist. When we pray and read the Bible daily, the words of the Scriptures sink deep into our hearts and minds, allowing us to see all of these insightful connections and prayerfully engage in the Divine Liturgy.

As we celebrate the Nativity of the Theotokos this Sunday, let us pray for her intercessions, asking her to save us by her prayers to the Lord.

Philip Carallo,

St Nicholas Cathedral Protopsaltis

Saints and Feasts

September 08

Sunday before Holy Cross

September 08

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.

September 08

Sophronios, Bishop of Iberia

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A Prayer for Healing

"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."

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2024 St. Nicholas Parish Council Pangari Rotation Sunday Schedule

August 4, 2024 – January 26, 2025

PC Teams for rotation begins Sunday, 8/4/2024 with Team 2 on Duty

**Both PC Teams on duty for the Dormition of the Theotokos services
Great Vespers Wed. August 14 @ 6 pm
Orthros Thurs. August 15 @ 9 am; Divine Liturgy 10 am
Epiphany – Monday, January 6, 2025

Holiday church service times for Christmas, New Year’s and additional Epiphany services
will be posted closer to the holidays

August 11, 25; September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3, 17; December 1, 15, 29;
January 12, 26

Team 1:

Anna Billiris
Nomikos Christoforos
Dr. John Forcella, Jr.
Themis Fountotos Tezza
Efthimios Klimis
John Lulias1
Rosanne Pappas

August 4, 18; September 1, 15, 29; October 13, 27; November 10, 24; December 8, 22;
January 5, 19

Team 2:

Harry Andropoulos
Stratis Christakis
Rena Faklis
Emmanuel Gombos
Karen Koulias
Michael A. Samarkos
Tony Zaronias

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 2nd Mode

When You descended unto death, O Life Immortal, You rendered to Hades a mortal blow by the lightning of Your divinity, and when from the depths of darkness You also raised the dead, all the heavenly powers cried out: O Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory to You.

Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν ᾅδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον·Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Nativity of the Theotokos in the 4th Mode

Thy Nativity, O Theotokos, hath procliamed joy to the whole world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, annulling the curse and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.

Η γέννησίς σου Θεοτόκε, χαράν εμήνυσε πάση τή οικουμένη, εκ σού γάρ ανέτειλεν ο ήλιος τής δικαιοσύνης, Χριστός ο Θεός ημών, καί λύσας τήν κατάραν, έδωκε τήν ευλογίαν, καί καταργήσας τόν θάνατον, εδωρήσατο ημίν ζωήν τήν αιώνιον.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 4th Mode

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."

Ιωακείμ καί Άννα όνειδισμού ατεκνίας, καί Αδάμ καί Εύα, εκ τής φθοράς τού θανάτου, ηλευθερώθησαν, Άχραντε, εν τή αγία γεννήσει σου, αυτήν εορτάζει καί ο λαός σου, ενοχής τών πταισμάτων, λυτρωθείς εν τώ κράζειν σοι, Η στείρα τίκτει τήν Θεοτόκον, καί τροφόν τής ζωής ημών.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
The Reading is from Luke 1:39-49, 56

In those days, Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord."

And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name." And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home.

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 1:39-49, 56

Ἐν ταῖς ἡμέρας ἐκείνας, ἀναστᾶσα δὲ Μαριὰμ ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ταύταις ἐπορεύθη εἰς τὴν ὀρεινὴν μετὰ σπουδῆς εἰς πόλιν ᾿Ιούδα, καὶ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὸν οἶκον Ζαχαρίου καὶ ἠσπάσατο τὴν ᾿Ελισάβετ. καὶ ἐγένετο ὡς ἤκουσεν ἡ ᾿Ελισάβετ τὸν ἀσπασμὸν τῆς Μαρίας, ἐσκίρτησε τὸ βρέφος ἐν τῇ κοιλίᾳ αὐτῆς· καὶ ἐπλήσθη Πνεύματος ῾Αγίου ἡ ᾿Ελισάβετ καὶ ἀνεφώνησε φωνῇ μεγάλῃ καὶ εἶπεν· εὐλογημένη σὺ ἐν γυναιξὶ καὶ εὐλογημένος ὁ καρπὸς τῆς κοιλίας σου. καὶ πόθεν μοι τοῦτο ἵνα ἔλθῃ ἡ μήτηρ τοῦ Κυρίου μου πρός με; ἰδοὺ γὰρ ὡς ἐγένετο ἡ φωνὴ τοῦ ἀσπασμοῦ σου εἰς τὰ ὦτά μου, ἐσκίρτησε τὸ βρέφος ἐν ἀγαλλιάσει ἐν τῇ κοιλίᾳ μου. καὶ μακαρία ἡ πιστεύσασα ὅτι ἔσται τελείωσις τοῖς λελαλημένοις αὐτῇ παρὰ Κυρίου. Καὶ εἶπε Μαριάμ· Μεγαλύνει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον καὶ ἠγαλλίασε τὸ πνεῦμά μου ἐπὶ τῷ Θεῷ τῷ σωτῆρί μου, ὅτι ἐπέβλεψεν ἐπὶ τὴν ταπείνωσιν τῆς δούλης αὐτοῦ. ἰδοὺ γὰρ ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν μακαριοῦσί με πᾶσαι αἱ γενεαί· ὅτι ἐποίησέ μοι μεγαλεῖα ὁ δυνατὸς καὶ ἅγιον τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ. ῎Εμεινε δὲ Μαριὰμ σὺν αὐτῇ ὡσεὶ μῆνας τρεῖς καὶ ὑπέστρεψεν εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτῆς.

Epistle Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Sunday before Holy Cross
Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18

Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.

Gospel Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."

Sunday before Holy Cross
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.

Wisdom of the Fathers

Our Redeemer and Maker, Who was Son of God before the ages, became Son of Man at the end of ages. Thus the One Who, through the power of His divinity, had created us to enjoy the happiness of everlasting life, might Himself restore us, through the weakness of our humanity, to recover the life we had lost.

St. Bede the Venerable

Homilies on the Gospels, 2.18. 7th Century. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John 1-10. Intervarsity Press, 2006, p. 126.

For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him right, all but saying, "Think Me not a teacher in such manner as were the many of the prophets who were of earth, for I have come from heaven (but) now. None of the prophets hath ascended up thither, but I dwell there."

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century

Important Updates From Our Ministries

Philoptochos (A Friend of the Poor) Ministry

ST NICHOLAS PHILOPTOCHOS

Hours of Operation
Mon: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wed-Fri: 10:00 AM -12:00 Noon
18 Hibiscus Street (located directly behind St Nicholas Cathedral)

National Philoptochos 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.

If you would like to make a difference, learn from others and create relationships that will last a lifetime please send your name, e-mail. phone number and address to:

St Nicholas Philoptochos
PO Box 2043
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Annual Membership Fee of $35.00 assists Philoptochos to continue serving the poor.

Full Membership:

Women of the Greek Orthodox Faith, of at least 18 years of age, shall be eligible for full membership in the Society.

Associate Membership:

An Associate Member shall enjoy all privileges of membership, except the right to vote or hold office.

The following persons shall be eligible for associate membership:

A non-Greek Orthodox woman married to a Greek Orthodox man.
Greek Orthodox men.
A non-Greek Orthodox man married to a Greek Orthodox woman.

St Nicholas Kitchen

Saint Nicholas Kitchen is an outreach ministry of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral that provides hot meals, helping hands and meaningful relationships to the impoverished in our community. The heart for this ministry is illustrated in 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….”

St. Nicholas Kitchen will continue preparing the Monday meals from 7:30 – 11:00 am. The meals will be delivered Monday's to the new Hope Center at the Sheppard center where the meals will be given to those in need by their, and our volunteers. We still need volunteers, food and monetary donations. Meals will be served from 11:00 – 12:00 pm. For further information, please call Chris Palaidis at (727) 808-3895.

Important Updates & Flyers

Learning Conversational Greek Starts September 12th

Master Calendar

Master Calendar

September 8 to September 22, 2024

Sunday, September 8

7:45AM Orthros/Matins

9:00AM Divine Liturgy

6:45PM Sunday Night Women's Book Club

Monday, September 9

8:00AM Soup Kitchen Meal

4:00PM Greek Folk Dance

Tuesday, September 10

9:00AM Daily Orthros

4:30PM Greek School

6:00PM Daily Vespers

7:00PM Boy Scouts

7:00PM Orthodoxy 201

Wednesday, September 11

9:00AM Daily Orthros

11:00AM SPC College Student Fellowship

6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

7:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

7:00PM Byzantine Choir

7:30PM YAL Basketball

Thursday, September 12

9:00AM Paraklesis to St Nicholas

10:30AM Women's Book Club

4:30PM Greek School

6:00PM Daily Vespers

6:30PM Choir Practice

7:00PM Learning Conversational Greek

7:00PM Dance Board Meeting

7:00PM Epiphany General Meeting

Friday, September 13

9:00AM Daily Orthros

6:00PM Great Vespers

Saturday, September 14

9:00AM Orthros/Matins

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

6:00PM Great Vespers

Sunday, September 15

7:45AM Orthros/Matins

9:00AM Divine Liturgy

10:30AM Sunday School following Holy Communion

12:00PM Brunch with the Dean

5:45PM Sunday Night Women's Book Club

Monday, September 16

8:00AM Soup Kitchen Meal

2:00PM Epiphany Album Committee Mtg

4:00PM Greek Folk Dance

Tuesday, September 17

10:00AM Little Lambs

4:30PM Greek School

7:00PM Boy Scouts

Wednesday, September 18

9:00AM Daily Orthros

11:00AM SPC College Student Fellowship

6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

7:00PM Byzantine Choir

7:30PM YAL Basketball

Thursday, September 19

9:00AM Paraklesis to St Nicholas

10:30AM Women's Book Club

11:00AM Spiritual Court

4:30PM Greek School

6:00PM Daily Vespers

6:30PM Choir Practice

7:00PM Learning Conversational Greek

7:00PM PC Meeting

7:00PM GOYA

Friday, September 20

9:00AM Daily Orthros

6:00PM Daily Vespers

Saturday, September 21

9:00AM Daily Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:00AM Special Needs Ministry Breakfast

6:00PM Great Vespers

7:00PM Festival of Tables

Sunday, September 22

7:45AM Orthros/Matins

9:00AM Divine Liturgy

10:30AM Sunday School following Holy Communion

5:45PM Sunday Night Women's Book Club
Tampa Bay Regional Greek Orthodox Calendar

September 6 to September 21, 2024

Friday, September 6

GOYA Volleyball Tournament

Thursday, September 19

11:00AM Spiritual Court

Saturday, September 21

Youth Worker Training-Tampa

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Seasonal Kontakion in the 4th Mode

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Wisdom of the Fathers

Important Updates From Our Ministries

Philoptochos (A Friend of the Poor) Ministry

An Associate Member shall enjoy all privileges of membership, except the right to vote or hold office.

The following persons shall be eligible for associate membership:

St Nicholas Kitchen

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Master Calendar

Master Calendar

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