κατλθες εσπλαγχνος, ταφν κατεδξω
τριμερον, να μς λευθερσς τν παθν.
ζω κα νστασις μν, Κριε δξα σοι.
Τν Προπατρων. χος β. ν πστει τος
Προπτορας δικαωσας, τν ξ θνν δι' ατν
προμνηστευσμενος κκλησαν. Καυχνται ν
καρπς εκλες, σπρως τεκοσ σε. Τας
ατν κεσαις, Χριστ Θες, σσον τς ψυχς
μν.
νεδεχθης πρμαχος, κα θαυματουργς
τφ προσφωνες, κα φιν ες χρυσον
μετβαλες κα ν τ μλπειν τς γας σου
εχς, γγλους σχες συλλειτουργοντς σοι
ερτατε Δξα τ σ δοξσαντι, δξα τ σ
στεφανσαντι δξα τ νεργοντι δι σο
πσιν ματα.
εκνα πρατητος, γκρατεας διδσκαλον,
λθεια δι τοτο κτσω τ ταπεινσει τ
ψηλ, τ πτωχε τ πλοσια, Πτερ ερρχα
Νικλαε πρσβευε Χριστ τ Θε, σωθναι τς
ψυχς µν.
ed from on high, O compassionate One, and conde-
scended to be buried for three days, so that from
the passions You might set us free. Our life and res-
urrection, O Lord, glory be to You.
For the Forefathers. Tone 2. By faith You justified the
Forefathers, having through them betrothed to
yourself the Church that came out of the nations.
The saints are boasting in glory; for the glorious
fruit, the Virgin who without seed gave birth to
You, is from their progeny. At their entreaties, O
Christ our God, save our souls.
For the Hierarch. Tone 1.You were a champion of the
First Ecumenical Council, * O Spyridon, our God-
bearing Father and worker of miracles. * You ad-
dressed your daughter who was dead and en-
tombed, * and you opportunely turned a snake into
gold. * There were Angels celebrating along with
you, * O sacred man, when you served the holy lit-
urgy. * Glory to Christ who glorified you! * Glory to
Him who put a crown on you! * Glory to Him who
through you gives cures and healing to all!
Parish Hymn Tone 4. A rule of faith are you,
and an icon of gentleness, and a teacher of self-
control. And to your flock this was evident, by the
truth of your life and deeds. You were humble and
therefore you acquired exalted gifts, treasure in
heaven for being poor. O Father and Hierarch St.
Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, and en-
treat Him to save our souls.
SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX SHRINE CHURCH
FLUSHING, NEW YORK
Protopresbyter Fr. Paul Palesty, Pastor · Fr. Aristidis Garinis , Economos
Απστολικ Ανγνωσμα Εφ 5:8-19
δελφο, ς τκνα φωτς περιπατετε γρ καρπς το Πνεματος ν πσ γαθωσν
κα δικαιοσνη κα ληθε δοκιμζοντες τ στιν ερεστον τ Κυρ. Κα μ
συγκοινωνετε τος ργοις τος κρποις το σκτους, μλλον δ κα λγχετε τ γρ
κρυφ γινμενα π' ατν ασχρν στι κα λγειν τ δ πντα λεγχμενα π το
φωτς φανεροται πν γρ τ φανερομενον φς στι. Δι λγει γειρε καθεδων κα
νστα κ τν νεκρν, κα πιφασει σοι Χριστς. Βλπετε ον πς κριβς
περιπατετε, μ ς σοφοι, λλ' ς σοφο, ξαγοραζμενοι τν καιρν, τι α μραι
πονηρα εσι. Δι τοτο μ γνεσθε φρονες, λλ συνιντες τ τ θλημα το Κυρου. Κα
μ μεθσκεσθε ον, ν στιν σωτα, λλ πληροσθε ν Πνεματι, λαλοντες αυτος
ψαλμος κα μνοις κα δας πνευματικας, δοντες κα ψλλοντες ν τ καρδ μν τ
Κυρ.
Εpistle Lesson: Eph. 5:8-19 .
Brethren, walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and
true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of dark-
ness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in se-
cret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes
visible is light. Therefore it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall
give you light." Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the
most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what
the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled
with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
making melody to the Lord with all your heart.
Κοντκιον. χος γ
ποτως. Χρευε οκουμνη
κουτισθεσα, δξασον μετ γγλων
κα τν Ποιμνων, βουληθντα
ανων Θεν.
grotto to give birth * to the pre-eternal Word
* in an ineffable manner. * Dance for joy, all
the inhabited earth, on hearing. * Glorify
along with Angels and with the shepherds *
Him who willed that He appear as * a new-
born Child, * the pre-eternal God.
Εαγγλον. Λου ιδ 16-24
Επεν Κριος τν παραβολν τατην νθρωπς τις ποησε δεπνον μγα, κα κλεσε πολλος
κα πστειλε τν δολον ατο τ ρ το δεπνου επεν τος κεκλημνοις ρχεσθε, τι δη
τοιμ στι πντα. κα ρξαντο π μις παραιτεσθαι πντες, πρτος επεν ατ γρν
γρασα, κα χω νγκην ξελθεν κα δεν ατν ρωτ σε, χε με παρτημνον. κα τερος επε
ζεγη βον γρασα πντε, κα πορεομαι δοκιμσαι ατ ρωτ σε, χε με παρτημνον. κα
τερος επε γυνακα γημα, κα δι τοτο ο δναμαι λθεν. κα παραγενμενος δολος κενος
πγγειλε τ κυρ ατο τατα. ττε ργισθες οκοδεσπτης επε τ δολ ατο ξελθε
ταχως ες τς πλατεας κα μας τς πλεως, κα τος πτωχος κα ναπρους κα χωλος κα
τυφλος εσγαγε δε. κα επεν δολος κριε, γγονεν ς πταξας, κα τι τπος στ. κα επεν
Κριος πρς τν δολον ξελθε ες τς δος κα φραγμος κα νγκασον εσελθεν, να
γεμισθ οκς μου. λγω γρ μν τι οδες τν νδρν κενων τν κεκλημνων γεσετα μου
το δεπνου. Πολλο γρ εσι κλητο, λγοι δ εκλεκτο.
Gospel reading Lk. 14:16-24
The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time of the
banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, 'Come; for all is now ready.' But they all
alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I go out and see it; I pray
you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go to examine
them; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot
come.' So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his
servant, 'Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind
and lame.' And the servant said, 'Sir, what you commanded has been done, and there is still room.' And
the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that
my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet. For
many are called, but few are chosen.'" servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to
come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my
banquet. For many are called, but few are chosen.'"
Today s happenings
Church school after Holy Communion
Coffee hour Fellowship after first Liturgy Sponsored by Mr. Theodore Perdikogi-
annis
Goya Poinsettia Sale
EORTOLOGION of the week
The Liturgy is celebrated everyday at: Η Εκκλησα λειτουργε καθεμεριν:
Orthros 8:00 am Liturgy 9:00am ρθρος 8:00 π.μ. Θ. Λειτουργα 9:00 π.μ
Wednesday 12/15 Τετρτη 12/15
Bible Study in Greek 5:30 pm Μελτη Αγας Γραφς (Ελληνιστ) 5:30 μ.μ.
Evening Liturgy 6:30 pm (St. Eleftherios) Θεα Λειτουργεα 6:30μ.μ. Αγ. Ελευθερου
Bible Study in English 8:00 pm Μελτη Αγας Γραφς (Αγγλιστι) 8:00 μ.μ.
Friday 12/17 (St. Dionysios) Παρασκευ 12/17 (Αγ. Διονισου)
MEMORIALS
Senior Group
Our Senior group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday if you would like to join please call
the church office.
WEEK IN REVIEW
Sunday December 12
GOYA Poinsettia Sale
3:00pm - 4:30pm Jr. GOYA Christmas Party
Monday December 13
Tuesday December 14
7:30pm - 9:00pm GOYA Christmas Party
Wednesday December 15
11:30am - 2:00pm Seniors Group
4:00 pm - 9:45pm Basketball Practice (see church website for details)
Thursday December 16
11:30am - 2:00pm Seniors Group
7:00pm Philoptochos Christmas Party
11:30am - 2:00pm Seniors Group
7:30pm - 9:00pm Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
Saturday December 18
10:00am - 1:00pm Hellenic School, Grades Pre-K - 5th
1:30pm - 6:45pm GOYA Basketball Games
Prayer for the Month
Oh God, our loving Creator and Giver of all good gifts,
bless our parish, strengthen our faith
and grant us the spirit of Christian stewardship
so that we may give generously of our time,
talent and treasure to spread Your kingdom
here in our church and throughout the world.
Please remember our St. Nicholas Shrine Church of Flushing in your Will or Trust.
Please consider leaving a charitable bequest.
S T E W A R D S H I P Stewardship is…
not a program . . . it is a way of life.
not an activity . . . it is the way we live our life every day.
not the latest fad . . . it is biblically based.
not a way to raise money . . .it is a way to attain holiness.
not just a decision of the head . . . it requires a conversion of the heart.
not an option . . . integral to our Orthodox faith.
not another thing to do . . . why and how we do what we do.
not about our generosity . . . about our response to God’s generosity.
what you do after you say, “I believe”.
Our Stewardship program runs on a calendar basis – January through December
each year. It is not too late to join our stewardship family.
We would ask those who have, to please try to complete your 2021
commitment by end of the year.
Our goal for 2021 is 100% participation of our Church family by reaching out
and encouraging those who do not participate in the Stewardship of Treasure.
SAINT NICHOLAS SHRINE CHURCH STEWARDSHIP FACT :
O u r p a r i s h ’s D A I L Y o p e r a t i n g c o s t i s:
$3,800.00