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Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
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Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
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Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
October 11 ...Read Full Text >
Symeon the New Theologian
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Provos, Andronicus, & Tarachos, Martyrs of Tarsus
October 12 ...Read Full Text >
Carpos, Papylos, Agathodoros, & Agathoniki, the Martyrs of Pergamus
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Nazarios, Gervasios, Protasios, & Celsius of Milan
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Kosmas the Hagiopolite
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Loukianos the Martyr of Antioch
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Longinos the Centurion
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Hosea the Prophet
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Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Τού λίθου σφραγισθέντος υπό τών Ιουδαίων, καί στρατιωτών φυλασσόντων τό άχραντόν σου σώμα, ανέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τήν ζωήν. Διά τούτο αι Δυνάμεις τών ουρανών, εβόων σοι Ζωοδότα. Δόξα τή Αναστάσει σου, Χριστέ, δόξα τή βασιλεία σου, δόξα τή οικονομία σου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.
The stone had been secured with a seal by the Judeans, * and a guard of soldiers was watching Your immaculate body. * You rose on the third day, O Lord * and Savior, granting life unto the world. * For this reason were the powers of heaven crying out to You, O Life-giver: * Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; * glory to Your eternal rule; * glory to Your dispensation, only One who loves mankind. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes
Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion of the Church
Κανόνα πίστεως καί εικόνα πραότητος, εγκρατείας Διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξέ σε τή ποίμνη σου, η τών πραγμάτων αλήθεια, διά τούτο εκτήσω τή ταπεινώσει τά υψηλά, τή πτωχεία τά πλούσια, Πάτερ Ιεράρχα Nicholas, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών.
The truth of your manner of life manifested you to your flock as a rule of faith and an icon of gentleness and a teacher of self-control. By humility, therefore, you acquired the things on high, and riches through poverty. Father Holy Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, entreating that our souls be saved. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes
Kontakion
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century
For indeed this also is a part of the devil's craft, by the side of the truth always to bring in error, painting ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century
And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century
So here again sleep occasions our ruin; so that there is need of continual watchfulness. Wherefore He also said, ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century
When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 4th century
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Matins
Sunday 8:15am
Weekday 8:45am (when chanter is available)
Liturgy
Sunday 9:30am
Weekday 9:30am
Bible Study
Gospel According to John every Thursday 11am - 12pm.
S.O.L.S. Spiritual Orthodox Life Series "On The Divine Liturgy" 6:30pm October 6,13,20,27, November 3
Parish Information
St. Nicholas Church
17 Meriam Street
Lexington, MA 02420
Phone: (781) 862-6453
Fax: (781) 862-5612
Website: http://www.stnicholaslex.org/
Email: st.nicholas.lex@verizon.net
Proistamenos: Father Demetri Costarakis
Email: demetric@imail.goarch.org
Other Parish Info
Church School Classes every Sunday, following Holy Communion
Greek School every Saturday 9am - 12pm
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Sunday, October 11
-Orthros 8:15
-Teaching Divine Liturgy 9:30
Narthex Servers: Christine Vallas, Lela Digenis, Amelia Yanakis
Chanter: Tim Patitsas
-HOPE/JOY Family Outing at Honey Pot Hill Orchards
TEACHING DIVINE LITURGY
Today our parish will celebrate a “Teaching Divine Liturgy”. During the service Fr. Demetri will explain what is/will be taking place for all the faithful to see and witness.
Please note...
For Holy Communion, all the faithful are to form a line in the center aisle only when receiving Holy Communion and return to ones respected pew for the completion of The Teaching Divine Liturgy.
Fellowship Hour
We wish to thank The Church School for sponsoring Fellowship Hour.
We also thank the Diane and Dean Maimonis for sponsoring Fellowship Hour last week!
If you haven’t offered to do the fellowship hour lately, please sign the roster today. All our parishioners and visitors appreciate this ...Read Full Text >
HOPE/JOY Family Outing
Following The Divine Liturgy our HOPE/JOY families will have an outing at the Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stowe, Ma. We encourage all our HOPE/JOY families to attend a day full of fun and fellowship!
W E E K – I N – R E V I E W
+ Mon., Oct. 12 – Columbus Day, Church Offices Closed
+ Tues., Oct. 13 – S.O.L.S. 6:30pm
+ Wed., Oct. 14 – “40 to 4” 10:30 a.m.
+ Thurs., Oct. 15 – Bible Study 11:00 a.m.
S.O.L.S.
SPIRITUAL ORTHODOX LIFE SERIES - This series will be four to five sessions/themes (for the year) each consisting of four to five weeks. Our first series “The Divine Liturgy: What it is, its tradition and how it is celebrated today” has begun. The dates for this series will be October 13, 20, 27 and ...Read Full Text >
“40 to 4” INFANT AND TOLLDER MINISTRY –
Wednesday, October 14 – 10:30 a.m. Please see attached flyer or contact Gloria Costarakis at msgloria@aol.com for more information.
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY THURSDAYS 11AM:
There will be a weekly Bible Study offered to the faithful of our community. This will be a one hour Bible study. We encourage those who are able to come for this hour (bring your lunch if it will be your lunch break) to learn more about the Word of God. We will begin with the Gospel According to John. ...Read Full Text >
ST. IRENE’S PHILOPTOCHOS GENERAL MEETING
– Monday, October 19 - 7:00 p.m. Topics: Pancake Breakfast, White Elephant Sale, St. Nicholas Feastday, Christmas Projects, etc. Please join us with your thoughts. Thank you.
DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. IAKOVOS
On Thursday, October 22 we will celebrate The Divine Liturgy attributed to St. Iakovos (his feast day is celebrated on Oct.23). This is a completely different Liturgy and we ask all our faithful to be present for worship and to celebrate this Liturgy, in which the Church allows this Divine Liturgy to be ...Read Full Text >
FAMILY NIGHT
– Our first Parish Family Night will be on October 23 at 6:30pm. All youth ministries of our community will meet, there will also be sessions for young adults, parents and all those who would like to attend this monthly gathering in fellowship.
CHURCH SCHOOL-
Is off to a great start. All children from PreK-12th grade are welcome. We meet in the Church Hall after Communion for a brief snack and then go downstairs to our classrooms. ATTENTION PARENTS OF CHILDREN from PRE-K to 2ND GRADE: The teachers will greatly appreciate if you escort you children back ...Read Full Text >
AUTUMN PANCAKE BREAKFAST
– Sunday, October 25 following Divine Liturgy. Sponsored by St. Irene’s Philoptochos. $5/per person. Tickets will be available today. Limited seating.
Home/Hosptial/Nursing Home Visitations for Holy Communion
Please contact Fr. Demetri in order for him to visit our fiathful who are unable to come to Church and to offer them Holy Communion. If there is someone you know that needs such a visit, please call 781-862-0315 as soon as possible.
“RELINQUISHED TREASURES & ANTIQUES”
(WHITE ELEPHANT SALE) - Saturday, November 7 – 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 pm. St. Irene’s Hall – sponsored by St. Irene’s Philoptochos. Items needed: knick-knacks, small household items, glassware, books, toys, games, sports equipment, small furniture, etc. No clothing, TV’s, computers, computer parts. Check the ...Read Full Text >
A special thank you...
To all those who have contributed
to the FOOD PANTRY, our sincere thanks.
Please keep in mind that regular size toiletry donations are also needed.
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