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WELCOME TO ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL
Cathedral Website: www.stnickspgh.org Email:
[email protected] CLERGY: Rev. Fr. Christopher Bender and Rev.
Dn. Robert Lykos
Father’s Cell - 724-630-3483; Father’s E-mail -
[email protected] PROTOPSALTIS: Dr. Nick Giannoukakis CHANTER:
Steve Andrews
CHOIR DIRECTOR: Steve Andrews ORGANIST: Anna Kovalevska ALTAR
BOY CAPTAINS: Nicholas Hages & Andreas Paljug
Today’s hymns: please see page 2 APOSTOLIC READING: Acts 12:
1-11 GOSPEL READING: John 20: 19-31 (p. 47) THIS WEEK AT ST
NICHOLAS: Monday, April 24: 7 p.m. Parish Council Meeting; 8-10
p.m. Open Gym (Volleyball) Tuesday, April 25: 9-11 p.m. Open Gym
(Basketball) Wed., April 26: 6:30 p.m. Adult Greek School; 7 p.m.
Orthodoxy 101 Thursday, April 27: 11 a.m. Living Orthodoxy
Saturday, April 29: 10 a.m. Greek School
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THANK YOU to all whose efforts helped to make this year’s Holy
Week and Pascha observances so unforgettable, who are too many to
name but whose individual contributions of time and talents were
essential to our success. Most importantly, however, let us all
humbly thank God for blessing us with such a beautiful and peaceful
week, and may we take the message of the Gospel – of sacrificial
love
and new life through the Cross and Resurrection – to heart, and
apply it in our own lives!
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Holy Week/Easter Flower Donations – We are deeply grateful to
all of those who so generously offered to sponsor flowers for the
sacred season of Great Lent, Holy Week and Pascha, covering
every item on our annual list. Thank you especially to those who
have already fulfilled their pledge. The remaining donations can be
dropped off at the Office or mailed in at any time.
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GOYA NEWS: Pastichio Sale: Frozen & ready to cook, 9x12
pans, only $30 a pan, and are available after church. To place an
order, contact Alea Melacrinos at
[email protected]
April 23, 2017 – Thomas Sunday, when we remember the Apostle
Thomas’ confession of faith upon seeing and touching the Risen
Lord. Other saints of the day: The Holy and Glorious
Great-martyr George the Trophy-bearer; Valerius the Martyr; Holy
Martyrs Anatolios and Protoleon the Commanders; George the
New-martyr
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April 23, 2017 – Thomas Sunday, when we remember the Apostle
Thomas’ confession of faith upon seeing and touching the Risen
Lord. Other saints of the day: The Holy and Glorious
Great-martyr George the Trophy-bearer; Valerius the Martyr; Holy
Martyrs Anatolios and Protoleon the Commanders; George the
New-martyr. APOSTOLIC READING: Acts 12: 1-11 (not in book; see
below) GOSPEL READING: John 20: 19-31 (p. 47)
Special Hymns of the Day (Small Entrance):
The first hymn chanted at the beginning of the Divine Liturgy
and at the Small Entrance is the Resurrection Anthem (Tone 5):
Χριστὸς ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καὶ τοῖς ἐν τοῖς
μνήμασι ζωὴν χαρισάμενος.
Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down upon
death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.
After the procession with the Gospel the special Eisodikon
(Entrance Hymn) in Tone 2 is chanted:
Εν εκκλησίαις ευλογείτε τον Θεόν, Κύριον εκ πηγών Ίσραηλ. Σῶσον
ἡμᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ νεκρῶν,
ψάλλοντάς σοι· Ἀλληλούϊα.
In the congregations bless God the Lord, from the springs of
Israel. Save us O Son of God, who did rise from the dead.
We sing to you alleluia.
After the Entrance Hymn the Priest enters into the Altar, and
Christos Anesti is repeated. Then, today’s festal Apolytikion is
chanted
(Tone 7): Ἐσφραγισμένου τοῦ μνήματος, ἡ ζωὴ ἐκ τάφου ἀνέτειλας
Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός· καὶ τῶν θυρῶν κεκλεισμένων, τοῖς Μαθηταῖς ἐπέστης ἡ
πάντων ἀνάστασις, πνεῦμα εὐθὲς δι’ αὐτῶν ἐγκαινίζων ἡμῖν, κατὰ τὸ
μέγα σου ἔλεος.
Christ our God, You are the Life that dawned from the grave,
though the tomb was sealed. Through closed doors
You came to the Apostles. You are the Resurrection of all. And,
You renewed us through them with an upright spirit,
according to Your great mercy.
The Apolytikion for St. George (Tone 4) follows:
Ὡς τῶν αἰχμαλώτων ἐλευθερωτής, καὶ τῶν πτωχῶν ὑπερασπιστής,
ἀσθενούντων ἰατρός, βασιλέων ὑπέρμαχος,
Τροπαιοφόρε Μεγαλομάρτυς Γεώργιε, πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ,
σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν. As the one renowned for
setting captives free and for defending those in poverty, the
physician of the sick and the champion of emperors, great and
victorious Martyr George, intercede with Christ our God,
beseeching Him to save our souls.
Then, the festal Kontakion in the Eighth Tone is heard:
Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες ἀθάνατε, ἀλλὰ τοῦ ᾍδου καθεῖλες τὴν
δύναμιν, καὶ ἀνέστης ὡς νικητής, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός,
γυναιξὶ Μυροφόροις φθεγξάμενος. Χαίρετε, καὶ τοῖς σοῖς
Ἀποστόλοις εἰρήνην δωρούμενος ὁ τοῖς πεσοῦσι παρέχων
ἀνάστασιν.
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power,
and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the
myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your
disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
TODAY’S READING: (Acts 12:1-11): About that time, Herod the king
laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the
church. He killed James the brother of John with the sword; and
when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest
Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. And
when he had seized him, he put him in prison, and delivered
him to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after the
Passover to bring him out to the people. So Peter was kept in
prison; but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the
Church. The very night when Herod was about to bring him out,
Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains,
and sentries before the door were guarding the prison; and
behold, an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the
cell; and he struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying,
"Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands. And the
angel said to him, "Wrap your mantle around you and follow
me." And he went out and followed him; he did not know that what
was done by the angel was real, but thought he was
seeing a vision. When they had passed the first and the second
guard, they came to the iron gate leading into the city. It
opened to them of its own accord, and they went out and passed
on through one street; and immediately the angel left him.
And Peter came to himself, and said, "Now I am sure that the
Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of
Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."
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2017 dues for the St. Nicholas Garden Club can now be paid to
Elaine Andrianos or Lillie Panagulias. Your $10 dues help maintain
the Forbes Avenue
parklet, the trees, shrubs and annuals. Thank you in
advance!
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SIXTY CLUB NEWS: CHRIST IS RISEN! Save the date: June 11, First
Aid and C.P.R. demonstration. Limited to 20 participants; $5 per
person.
Read the details in the MAY NEWSLETTER. (Please pay 2017 dues -
$10, to Virginia Fekaris.)
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Keeping up with Philoptochos…
Celebrating 85 years of Philanthropy, Fellowship & Faith in
Action!
FOOD BANK - The Food Bank supports several of our parishioners
and continues to need your support. You can donate
by making a check payable to the “St. Nicholas Philoptochos Food
Bank” or through The United Way by designating the St.
Nicholas Food Bank through your employers United Way
contribution. Just designate #3288. Questions: contact Elaine
Andrianos at 412-731-4334 or Denise Daugherty at
412-508-1326.
MOTHER’S DAY CARDS Honor your Mothers, Aunts, Nounas, Yiayias
and “special” women, both living and those who
have passed. A card is sent to the honoree and their name is
also listed in the bulletin on Mother’s Day (and the Monthly
Newsletter).
SPANAKOPITA LOGS - Philoptochos has a limited quantity of our
delicious Spanakopita Logs available for sale.
ONLY $9 PER LOG; GET YOURS TODAY! MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - It’s that
time of year again, the Philoptochos Membership Drive! The Greek
Orthodox Ladies
Philoptochos Society has held fast to the tradition of
philanthropy and we have strengthened the sense of love and
compassion for all individuals that are in need. Philoptochos is
a connection with other women who share the same feeling and who
desire to share their thoughts and talents. PLEASE JOIN or RENEW
YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! It’s easy.
Just complete the membership form and send it in or visit us at
our table. Men are welcomed to join, too!
A Philoptochos General Meeting & Board Elections will be
held Monday, May 22, 2017, 7 p.m. in the St. Nicholas Greek
Orthodox Cathedral Conference Room. Fresh new faces are welcome!
Your time, talent and treasure, is needed so we can continue to
help those individuals in need – PHILOPTOCHOS’ MISSION.
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From the Church School Desk: “You Are the Voice of Christ in a
Changing World.”
The Church School year is winding down to a close.
Church School Graduation is on Sunday, May 21, 2017.
CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!
Yours in Christ, Miss Michelle
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2017 Stewardship Pledge Cards are in the Narthex (Just ask a
member of Parish Council)
Christian Stewardship is about becoming good caretakers of all
that God has given us. It is by offering our gifts back of TIME,
Talent and treasure to God that we will be able to continue to
enjoy Church life
and be happy in Church ministries.
If you have already submitted your 2017 Stewardship Commitment,
THANK YOU! If not, please take the time to make your financial
Stewardship Commitment today and complete the talent portion of
the
card to enable OUR Community to grow and carry on the mission of
our faith.
HELP US REACH/EXCEED OUR GOAL
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FOOD FESTIVAL
We have finally reached the preparation of our very last item,
Diples! Come learn how to make them or share your expertise,
tomorrow, Monday, April 24, starting at 9 a.m.
Help is needed to serve the thousands of our guests who will be
flocking through our doors the week of the festival,
Sunday, May 7 to Saturday, May 13. Volunteer in advance by
contacting: ▪Elaine Andrianos, 412-726-4334 • Marcie McGuire,
412-719-0346
▪Church Office, 412-682-3866
2017 STEWARDSHIP
Total Pledged Stewards
159 (GOAL 300)
Total Amount Pledged
$113, 110.00
(GOAL $175,000.00)
Average Pledge $711.38
DIPLES MONDAY, APRIL 24th
“As the Father Has Sent Me, So I Send You” John 20:21
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ECCLESIASTICAL MUSIC MINISTRY AT THE CATHEDRAL
You are cordially invited! Come and learn Byzantine chant from a
world-class instructor,
or join our choir and learn to sing the unique and beautiful
arrangements composed by our founding choir director!
Our Cathedral is graced by two music ministries grounded in
tradition that we hope you will consider participating in:
The first is rooted at the Analogion (the Chanter Bookstand).
Our Analogion Ministry, blessed by
the volunteer service of Dr. Nick Giannoukakis, invites and
welcomes anyone with some musical ability, especially the younger
generation, to join and learn the beautiful and 1200 year-old
tradition of Byzantine hymnology and chant. Those who faithfully
adhere to the ministry will not only have an opportunity to grow
musically, but more importantly, will solidify their understanding
of Greek, gain an appreciation for the structure of the services,
and a better insight into our Orthodox faith and its theology
through a comprehension of the hymns. With the exception of the
summer months (June-August), the Ministry will focus on the Sunday
Orthros and the occasional Vespers, in addition to the evening
services of Lent and Holy Week. Between June and early September,
the Ministry will also focus on the Holy and Divine Liturgy.
Dr. Giannoukakis, who was distinguished and tonsured as
Protopsaltis by Metropolitan Maximos
in 1998, and noted to be among the "who is who" of Byzantine
Chanters in a historical compendium published in Greece in 1994, is
also the only chanter in our Metropolis to hold a certificate and
diploma in Byzantine Music from a Greek Music Conservatory. Dr.
Giannoukakis, personally-trained by renowned and respected Greek
chanters (Constantin Lagouros, Georgios Syrkas, Emmanuel
Hatzimarkos), offers music to the highest possible standards of the
Great Church of Christ (the Ecumenical Patriarchate) and has
successfully trained young and old individuals for more than 25
years. To learn more, and to consider participating, contact Dr.
Giannoukakis at [email protected] or at [email protected]. All
educational materials are complimentary.
The second is rooted in the rich polyphonic innovations of the
late Rudolph Agraphiotis who in the early 1900s, first composed the
lyrical Liturgy conducted in our church to this day. Some of the
choir members are among those who came together to constitute the
first choir directed by Mr. Agraphiotis. Today, the choir is in the
very capable hands of Mr. Steve Andrews who directs it as another
of our Cathedral's volunteers. The choir can be heard during the
Divine Liturgy for most of the year's Sunday services as well as at
the services for Holy Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
The Choir invites and welcomes anyone with some musical ability,
especially the younger generation, to join. To learn more, and to
consider participating, contact Mr. Steve Andrews at
[email protected]. Why not join both ministries? As it
is written: "He who delights in the Lord, and walks in the Light
will not stumble" (From the Doxastikon of the Orthros of the 5th
Sunday of Lent).
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What is the Meaning of LIFE? For many seniors in our community,
life has become a struggle. They are often isolated and lack the
basic preventative and primary care they need to live with dignity
and independence
they deserve.
At LIFE Pittsburgh, the mean of LIFE is – Living Independence
For the Elderly. LIFE is a
Medicare and Medicaid funded program for people 55 and older who
want to remain their home,
but need supportive services to do so.
That’s why LIFE Pittsburgh provides our participants with a
customized care plan to meet their
individual needs. A team of healthcare professionals including
doctors, nurses, therapists, social
workers, home health aides, dietary specialist and more provide
care. All participants receive
transportation to and from the LIFE Pittsburgh Center and to all
medical appointments. LIFE
Pittsburgh resolves complicated and stressful healthcare
management by providing integrated,
personal solutions for each senior. So, if you know a senior who
could benefit from:
Better preventative primary and long term-care
Improved socialization and recreation
More effective restorative services such as physical,
occupational or speech therapy
Call today for a one-on-one conversation with our outreach
team!
412-388-8050 www.lifepittsburgh.org
There is a new way to support the ongoing ministry of His
Eminence and the Metropolis utilizing PayPal –
an industry leader in online Credit Card payment processing and
security.
Visit http://pittsburgh.goarch.org (or one of the other pages of
our website and find the “Donate to the Metropolis and its
Ministries” area (under the
calendar on the Homepage, and to the right on every other
page).
You can make a donation (one-time or recurring), and have the
option to make your donation without
setting up a PayPal account (account MUST be set up for
recurring payments).
For those stewards who are making contributions via their banks
(sending checks through your bill-pay), you may continue to make
your donations in this
way (with no fees to you or the Metropolis). If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at
[email protected] or
412-621-5529. Your servant in His vineyard, +Fr. George S.
Callos, Chacellor
Holy Cross Ladies Philoptochos Society invites you to
AFTERNOON TEA
Sunday, May 20, 2017
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Community Center
123 Gilkeson Road
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Doors open at Noon and there will be tea sandwiches,
fresh fruit, cookies, pastries and various teas will be
served.
There will also be a silent auction, door prizes and
fashions by Trendy Trousseau. Tickets are $15.
Contact Pam Lagios at 412-276-4616
or Mary Zotis at 412-835-238
1 for tickets no later than May 12th
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All ages are welcome and hats are optional.
http://www.lifepittsburgh.org/http://pittsburgh.goarch.org/mailto:[email protected]
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ST. NICHOLAS WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE
ALL OF OUR GRADUATES ON JUNE 4!
Please fill out this short questionnaire and submit to church
office via email - [email protected],
fax - 412-683-4960, or mail - 419 S. Dithridge Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Thank you!
Name___________________________________________________________________________________
Contact information for any questions:
Phone: __________________________ and/or Email:
_________________________________________
Month of Graduation _________________
High School:
_______________________________________________________
Or
University/ Graduate School:
_______________________________Degree Earned:
__________________
Please email a recent photo to [email protected] for
inclusion in the next issue of the Newsletter!
Awards and Honors:
Activities:
Future Plans:
mailto:[email protected]
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Ypapanti Active Senior Opportunities Unlimited Join Yasou,
Thursday & Friday, May 25-26, 2017
Yspanti Travel by comfortable transportation to Kentucky.
Visit the “ARK”, walk and see life as Noah and his family
lived
during 40 days of the great flood. The Ark is built according
to
the dimensions given in the Bible. Enjoy a casual dinner at
a
local restaurant. Then we will be transported to our Holiday
Inn
for an overnight. The next day enjoy a buffet breakfast, then
to
the “Creation Museum”. Tour the museum at your leisure.
Later in the day we will start our return to Pittsburgh.
Single cost-$370, Double cost-$300 Call Tootie Pranis at
412-373-1270 or email
[email protected] for reservations. Rooms are limited.
All checks made payable to YASOU and sent to
M. Pranis, 517 MacBeth Dr., Pgh 15235.
