WELCOME TO ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL. Epistle: Hebrews 11:24-26; 32-40; 12:1-2 (p. 136) Gospel: John 1:43-52 (pg. 137)

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1 MARCH 5, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Sunday of Orthodoxy On which we commemorate the restoration of the most holy icons. Righteous Father Conon the Isaurian; Conon the Gardener; Newmartyr Parthenios of Didymoteichos; Mark the Ascetic WELCOME TO ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL Cathedral Website: CLERGY: Rev. Fr. Christopher Bender and Rev. Dn. Robert Lykos Father s Cell and - frchbender@verizon.net 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 Epistle: Hebrews 11:24-26; 32-40; 12:1-2 (p. 136) Gospel: John 1:43-52 (pg. 137) Father Christopher will be away from Tuesday-Thursday, March 7-9, attending the Annual Metropolis Clergy Retreat at Antiochan Village. In the event of an emergency, please contact Deacon Robert Lykos, Father can also be reached at PLEASE WELCOME MS. ZELFA KAHLIL who will speak to us today about the upcoming IOCC Syrian Relief Dinner on Sunday, April 2 nd. THIS WEEK AT ST NICHOLAS: Today: 4:30 p.m. Pan-Orthodox/Sunday of Orthodoxy, All Saints Church, Canonsburg, with speaker Fr. Paul Abernathy (this was omitted from the March calendar) Monday, March 6: 7 p.m. Great Compline Service Tuesday, March 7: 7-9 p.m. GOYA Volleyball practice Friday, March 10: 7 p.m. 2 nd Salutations Service Sat., March 11: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. GOYA Volleyball Tournament; 10 a.m. Greek School PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, it may be necessary to cancel a church service or other event. Please check with WPXI, Ch. 11. We will be reporting to them when the need arises. SIXTY CLUB NEWS: April 1 st, Saturday matinée, O Reilly Theater, 2 p.m. - DADDY LONG LEGS, directed by Ted Pappas, it s the story of a young girl whose college tuition is paid by a mysterious young benefactor. There is one condition; she must write him letters, an exercise that leads her to an awakening in literature and love. We were able to get additional reservations and now have 4 more tickets available at $31 due March 12 th. May 20 th, Saturday matinée, O Reilly Theater, 2 p.m. - DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Arthur Miller s dramatic Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning play about aging, economics and the American Dream as seen through the life of Willy Loman, the most famous traveling salesman in history. We have 8 available seats in the upper center section. $33 due April 30 th. As always, we invite all ages to join us for theater productions. Contact Virginia Fekaris, OR Fran Hanna, Please make all checks, including 2017 dues ($10), payable to St. Nicholas Sixty Club. Virginia is the membership chairman. Easter Flower Donations - As we enter this most holy period of the Great Fast, please consider making a donation towards the purchase of flowers used during this time. Our greatest expense lies in the purchase of flowers to decorate the Epitaphion / Kouvouklion. We also are looking for donors for the decorative frames for the Salutations services, the festal icons, the flowers for the Veneration of the Cross service, and the palms for Palm Sunday. We are asking our parishioners and all church organizations to consider making a donation towards this project. The sign-up sheet can be found on the Candle stand in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact the Cathedral Office. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you!

2 MARCH 5, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Sunday of Orthodoxy On which we commemorate the restoration of the most holy icons. Righteous Father Conon the Isaurian; Conon the Gardener; Newmartyr Parthenios of Didymoteichos; Mark the Ascetic Tone 4 Orthros Gospel 4 SPECIAL HYMNS OF THE DAY (SMALL ENTRANCE): As the priest exits the Altar the Apolytikion for the Sunday of Orthodoxy (Tone 2) is chanted: Τὴν ἄχραντον Εἰκόνα σου προσκυνοῦμεν Ἀγαθέ, αἰτούμενοι συγχώρησιν τῶν πταισμάτων ἡμῶν, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός βουλήσει γὰρ ηὐδόκησας σαρκὶ ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ Σταυρῷ, ἵνα ῥύσῃ οὓς ἔπλασας ἐκ τῆς δουλείας τοῦ ἐχθροῦ ὅθεν εὐχαρίστως βοῶμέν σοι Χαρᾶς ἐπλήρωσας τὰ πάντα, ὁ Σωτὴρ ἡμῶν, παραγενόμενος εἰς τὸ σῶσαι τὸν Κόσμον O Christ our God, begging forgiveness of our sins, we venerate Your Pure Image, O Good One. Of your own will you condescended to ascend upon the Cross in the flesh and deliver those You created from the bondage of the enemy. Wherefore, thankfully, we cry out, "When You came to save the world, Your filled all things with joy, O Our Savior." Then, the usual Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) for Sundays is chanted: Δεῦτε προσκυνήσωμεν καὶ προσπέσωμεν Χριστῷ. Σῶσον ἡμᾶς Υἱὲ Θεοῦ, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ νεκρῶν, ψάλλοντάς σοι Ἀλληλούϊα. Come let us worship and fall down before Christ. Save us O Son of God, who arose from the dead. We sing to you, Alleluia. The Resurrection Apolytikion in the tone of the week (Tone 4 p. 171 in the red Divine Liturgy books) is chanted as the priest reenters the Altar. Then, the hymn for the Sunday of Orthodoxy is repeated. After that, we hear the Apolytikion for our Patron saint, Nicholas of Myra the Wonderworker: Κανόνα πίστεως καὶ εἰκόνα πραότητος, ἐγκρατείας Διδάσκαλον, ἀνέδειξέ σε τῇ ποίμνῃ σου, ἡ τῶν πραγμάτων ἀλήθεια διὰ τοῦτο ἐκτήσω τῇ ταπεινώσει τὰ ὑψηλά, τῇ πτωχείᾳ τὰ πλούσια, Πάτερ Ἱεράρχα Νικόλαε πρέσβευε Χριστῷ τῷ Θεῷ, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν. The truth of things have revealed you to your flock as a rule of faith, an icon of meekness, and a teacher of temperance; for this cause you have achieved the heights by humility, riches by poverty. O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved. Finally, we hear the Kontakion in Tone 4 appointed for this season in the Triodion: Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοὶ ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε, Ἀλλ' ὡς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων μὲ κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον, ἵνα κράζω σοί, Χαῖρε νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε. To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials,that I may call out to you: +"Hail, O bride unwedded!" Scripture readings: Epistle: Hebrews 11: 24-26; 32-40; 12: 1-2 (p.136) Gospel: John 1: (p. 137) After the Gospel reading, please return to page 12 of the Divine Liturgy Book for the remainder of the service.

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 goya.pastichiosale@gmail.com.

Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Conference Room. Following the meeting, we will be preparing the Philoptochos Easter Mailing. Hands are needed to fold, stuff, label, sort and count!

m. - VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Attention All Bread Bakers, Wrappers & Bow Makers! - Please reserve Wednesday, April 5 th for the annual Philoptochos Easter Bread Baking session.

3 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 goya.pastichiosale@gmail.com. Keeping up with Philoptochos Celebrating 85 years of Philanthropy, Fellowship & Faith in Action! A Philoptochos General Meeting will be held Monday, March 13, 2017, 7 p.m. in the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Conference Room. Following the meeting, we will be preparing the Philoptochos Easter Mailing. Hands are needed to fold, stuff, label, sort and count! COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Philoptochos will be making and serving dinner at the FOCUS Shelter Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at 4 p.m. Also, we will be packing backpacks for FOCUS Backpack Feeding Program Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at 6 p.m. - VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Attention All Bread Bakers, Wrappers & Bow Makers! - Please reserve Wednesday, April 5 th for the annual Philoptochos Easter Bread Baking session. Everyone is welcome to come any time after 9 a.m. and join us in the Cathedral s Kitchen for Fun & Fellowship. As always, any amount of time you can offer to help us in this important project helps our Philoptochos to continue to help those in need. Any questions please contact Nikki Lykos ( ). 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 ( ) or Denise Daugherty ( ). 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! From the Church School Desk: You Are the Voice of Christ in a Changing World. Today, the Church School students will participate in the Sunday of Orthodoxy Icon Procession with their favorite icon! Church School students in grades 7 th 12 th have the opportunity to learn more about their faith and participate in the St. Nicholas Oratorical Festival that will be held in March, For more information, please contact Chairperson, Eve Elsen at or eve.m.elsen@gmail.com. Attention parents and grandparents: Please join your child or grandchild in worshiping during the Divine Liturgy, receive Holy Communion together then attend Church School to see firsthand what your children are learning, Sunday, April 2, 2017, for St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral s Church School Open House! As always, thanks for sharing your children with us every Sunday. Yours in Christ, Miss Michelle Holy Cross Ladies Philoptochos Society invites you to an AFTERNOON TEA on Sunday, May 20, 2017 at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Community Center, 123 Gilkeson Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 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 prized and fashions by Trendy Trousseau. Tickets are $15. Contact Pam Lagios at or Mary Zotis at for tickets no later than May 12 th. All ages are welcome and hats are optional th Annual Greek Language Festival On April 22 Greek Language students from the Metropolis will participate in a Quiz Bowl, musical and drama performances, dancing, and an art exhibit. There will be food, crafts, games, and fun. All material for the Quiz Bowl can be downloaded. This Metropolis event will take place at St. Nicholas from 11 a.m. 3 p.m.

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.

4 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 Total Pledged Stewards Total Amount Pledged 2017 STEWARDSHIP 145 (GOAL 300) $102, (GOAL $175,000.00) Average Pledge $ As the Father Has Sent Me, So I Send You John 20: ATTN: Church School Students St. Nicholas Oratorical Festival, March 2017 For more information, please contact Chairperson, Eve Elsen at or eve.m.elsen@gmail.com St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Church School Open House Sunday, April 2, 2017 Join your Child or Grandchild for Church Worship, Holy Communion & Church School!

Here we are this weekend knee-deep in Spanakopita preparations our biggest challenge of the cooking season! So far, we've squeezed 1,908 pounds of spinach, crumbled 530 pounds of feta and cracked 3.

5 Here we are this weekend knee-deep in Spanakopita preparations our biggest challenge of the cooking season! So far, we've squeezed 1,908 pounds of spinach, crumbled 530 pounds of feta and cracked eggs. We got a headstart yesterday beginning to assemble. Thank you so much to those of you who helped us get to this point! We are continuing Spanakopita today after church til 4 p.m., Monday from 9 a.m. til 4 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. til completion. Our goal is 424 pans, no small number! You can think of it as 8,480 sheets of filo that need to be buttered! We're on a roll. Let's keep it moving. Everyone pitching in can get the job done! Parking: If you place a piece of paper on your dashboard with your name, cell phone number and the words 'Food Festival Cooking', you can park anywhere in the church lot. Cooking parking tags are also available in the church office Food Festival Cooking Schedule -Revised 1/31/17 Souzoukakia COMPLETED! Kourambiethes COMPLETED! JANUARY Baklava COMPLETED! & FEBRUARY Pastitsio COMPLETED! Finikia COMPLETED! Galatoboureko COMPLETED! Spanakopita Sunday after church AND Mon. & Tue., March 5-7 MARCH Koulourakia Monday, March 20 Pasta Flora Thursday March 23 (possibly March 24 th, call office to confirm) APRIL Tiropita Monday, April 3 Diples Monday, April 24 MAY Set-Up Monday - Saturday, May 1-6 Festival Week Sunday, May 7 - Saturday, May 13 I N T E R N AT I O N A L O R T H O D O X C H R I S T I A N C H A R I T I E S Reservations for the Syrian Relief Dinner can be made online at OR can be purchased at St. Nicholas through parish liaisons, Catina and Connie Stamoolis ( ).

On Sunday, March 26, St. Nicholas Greek School will celebrate Evangelismos and Greek Independence after Divine Liturgy with a procession, doxology, luncheon, and program by the children.

Nicholas Greek School Invites You To A Celebration of The Evangelismo

7 On Sunday, March 26, St. Nicholas Greek School will celebrate Evangelismos and Greek Independence after Divine Liturgy with a procession, doxology, luncheon, and program by the children. Come and celebrate together. For shrimp luncheon reservations of $10 for adults, and $5 for children, text or call Lisa Kristian at or lisakristian@yahoo.com by March 15. St. Nicholas Greek School Invites You To A Celebration of The Evangelismos & Greek Independence Day Sunday, March 26 th Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Program at 1 p.m. Shrimp, Pasta, Vegetable & Dessert Adults $10, Children $5 Come and see a play about how a Saint helped a Cretan village against the Jannisaries! POEMS! SONGS! A PLAY & MORE! For reservations, call or text Lisa Kristian, OR lisakristian@yahoo.com BY MARCH 15 th

13 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 ngn1@andrew.cmu.edu or at ngiann1@pitt.edu. 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 beyondfromwithin@comcast.net. 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).

MARCH 26, th SUNDAY OF LENT

MARCH 26, th SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 26, 2017 4th SUNDAY OF LENT Leave-taking of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Theotokos; Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel WELCOME TO ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL Cathedral Website: www.stnickspgh.org