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THE BASILIAN
MAY 2020 VOLUME 20, ISSUE 5
MONASTERIES, CHURCHES OFFERING PRAYERS TO ST. NIKEPHOROS THE LEPER AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
Saint Nikephoros was born in Greece in 1887. He suffered from leprosy and was sent to live in a leper colony at age 13. He joined the Monastery of Chios in 1916 at age 24. He bore his ailment and its disfiguring effects with patience, chanting in the church and praying ceaselessly. He was given the grace to prophesy and work miracles. When he fell asleep in the Lord on January 4, 1964, his relics emitted a fragrant scent. He was glorified as a saint in 2012.
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Saint Nikeph-oros appeared to several people in Greece and Bulgaria, telling them not to be afraid and assuring them of his intercession.
The troparia of of Saint Nikephoros the Leper (on 1st tone):
O venerable Father Nicephoros the Leper, your struggles and courageous asceticism dumbfounded heaven’s angels. Like another Job in pain, you did endure and gave glory to God. And so, for you, He ar-ranged a resplendent crown of miracles. Rejoice, O guide of monastics! Rejoice, O prism of light! Rejoice, O delightful fragrance radiating from your relics!
In the photo a monk with the icon of the
saint of his name: Saint Nikephoros the
Leper. Vatopedi Monastery, Mount Athos.
The Holy Relics of the Saint
Nikephoros the Leper
Saint Nikephoros the Leper
To learn more about
Saint Nikephoros the Leper,
go to website www.johnsanidopoulos.com
Use the small Search Box on top left of the
page and use “Saint Nikephoros the Leper “
to get the correct saint info.
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Prayer for Protection against a Pandemic
Lord Jesus Christ our God, You Who created human beings with utter goodness, the healer of our souls and bodies, heed now the supplica-tion of Your children, and save us from the impeding threat against the world. For this affliction has spread ferociously and the fear of death has surrounded us. Many have suffered and many have passed on to repose, and there is none to save us, except You, O Lord.
We know, Merciful Lord, that all this will cultivate our faith, as we im-plore you, crying out in utter repentance. Undo, O Lord, the dangerous effects of the virus and heal all people, as a most Gracious Lord. For those, who repose in peace, give rest in Your heavenly abode. Grant peace to the world, so that all people know that You are the Only God, and your faithful are not bound by death, but live forever.
For You are our hope and our whole life is in Your benevolent hands, and to You we give glory, as well as to the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
https://www.goarch.org/-/-prayer-for-protection-against-a-pandemic
Champagne & Tea with the DOP Zoom with DOP on Saturday, May 23 at 11:30 a.m. for
an informational meeting about…
The Daughter's of Penelope— from the comfort of your own home— with your favorite champagne or tea!
Join us for a short presentation, in-
cluding Q&A.
Learn how you can empower women
& families in need and promote future leaders by be-
coming a member.
Peek your interest?
E-mail Kathleen Farros-Hoeppner, DOP Membership at
[email protected] for further information &/or log-in
details for ZOOM meeting.
Looking forward to hearing from you, soon!
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Youth Center | Matthew Jouthas | Pastoral Assistant
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church Ph# 209-478-7564 | [email protected]
Instagram: stbasil_stockton | Facebook: @StBasilGOCStockton
Youth & Young Adult Meetings now taking place via Zoom during this unique time!
Video Coffee Hour! Join us on Sundays after Divine Liturgy!
An Email is sent
with the link to join
us on Zoom. You
can participate by
Cell / Tablet / PC
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Share your home church
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St Basil Greek Orthodox Family Wellness Ministry presents:
The “Life from the Heart” Series
BEING POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2020 DUE TO COVID19
CREATED FOR CONNECTION
Are you looking to enrich your relationships, revitalize a tired one, or rescue one gone awry? Do you yearn to grow closer to God and incorporate His ways into your ways? This series will present interesting re-search in the area of ‘Attachment Theory’ and the interactive exercises that will strengthen our marriages.
Presenter: George Papageorge MFT is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a pri-
vate practice in Pleasanton, CA who has been helping families, couples and children over the
past 30 years. As the Director of the Family Wellness Ministry for the Metropolis of San Francisco,
George and his Family Wellness Team will be partnering with St Basil’s to help us deepen our commit-
ment to family wellness in our parish.
***Dinner and Babysitting Provided***
Greetings from the parish council
The St. Basil Parish Council would like to extend our very best wishes
for your family’s health and wellness during this difficult time. The
COVID-19 pandemic has been a great challenge for us all, both as in-
dividuals and as a community. Thankfully, through online tools and
teleconferencing, we are able to stay connected to our church ser-
vices and various ministries. The Parish Council still meets regularly
online as scheduled to take care of Parish business.
As we reflect on our many blessings and hold tight to our faith in God, rest assured there will be
an end to this trial. Everyone on the Parish Council is looking forward to the day we can be to-
gether again and what a great day that will be! Until then, know that we remain committed to serv-
ing the parish and look forward to a bright future for our St. Basil’s community.
Donna Vasiliou-Parish Council President
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church’s 90th Anniversary Celebration
October 24, 2020
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SAINT BASIL PRESCHOOL
MISSIONS in ALBANIA
Christ is Risen! Krishti u Ngjallja! Christos Anesti!
During these difficult days, it has never been more important to share the light of Christ with others! We have
been quarantined in our homes here in Albania for five weeks now! I am blessed to live in an apartment building with two other
missionary families and many clergy families, so I am not completely isolated and we see each other, always practicing social
distancing. During this unprecedented Holy Week of virtual prayer services, I have been able to gather to prayer with the Ritsi’s
and the Bendo’s for a few of the services. Today, for Holy Unction I was with Fr Stephanos and Presbytera Alexandria Ritsi and
Moses and their new baby Athan. I felt like we were experiencing what the “secret Christian services” were like under com-
munism when people gathered in their homes in fear. I felt so blessed to be able to pray together and encourage one another in
our journey to Pascha. I continually learn that the Church is not the building, the Church is Christ living in our hearts and we are
always in the Church wherever we are, when Christ lives in our hearts. I want to share with you His Beatitude Archbishop Ana-
stasios’ words of wisdom for this very difficult time. “This year we shall not be able to transmit the Paschal light from candle to
candle - as is the custom of the Orthodox Churches. Let us transmit from heart to heart the light of hope and fearlessness in our
Risen Lord.”
Anastasia Pamela Barksdale, M.Div.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OCMC MISSIONS AND MISSIONARIES
OCMC Missionary Albania and Spirit of Love Foundation
St. Basil Preschool is closed indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are still accepting appli-cations for the 2020-2021 school year.
Applications can be found on our website at
www.stbasilpreschoolstockton.org
Applications can be emailed to [email protected]
Thank you all for your patience and understanding in this difficult time. We hope to open the school again soon and resume our normal schedule.
Please check our website and our Facebook page @StBasilPreschool for updates.
Please stay safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Akane Greene
Akane Greene, Director
209 478-5252
www.ocmc.org > Support Missions
SAINT BASIL pledges
2020 Stewardship Goal $325,000.00
Pledged to Date $130,130.00
Received to Date $ 95,454.00
With prayerful consideration, ways to give are
now by mail and/or online on our website.
Thank you.
Stewardship Chair –Seeking Volunteer/s
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community updates
BABY ANNOUNCEMENT
Tim and Lindsay Wiesner are happy to announce
the safe arrival of Maximus John, on Holy
Wednesday, April
15 at 8:28 PM. He
is a healthy 7 lbs.
8 oz. 20 inches
long. Along with
his brothers Jack-
son, Josiah and
Elijah, the family
is enjoying bond-
ing during this
quarantine. Thank
you to everyone
in The Saint Basil
Family for your
prayers, love and
support!
BABY ANNOUNCEMENT
Proud parents: Pantelis & Eleni Stathoudakis
Proud grandparents: Nick & Kathy Leles
Cancellation of Metropolis Summer Camp Programs
In order to ensure the
safety of our youth,
young adults, and cler-
gy, it is incumbent up-
on us to cancel the Me-
tropolis Greek Village
Immersion Camp and
the Metropolis Summer
Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center.
This was not a decision we arrived at lightly, but it
is one of necessity.
Please know that our ministry staff and leaders are
working to develop online activities that will still
provide opportunities for interaction, education,
and fellowship. Details on these initiatives will be
forthcoming.
In addition to these two programs being cancelled,
the facilities at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat
Center are also closed until further notice.
https://sanfran.goarch.org/news/cancellation
2020 PLEDGE
CARds
Stewardship Pledge cards are available by email
or call Eleni in the Church Office who can mail
one to you.
With prayerful consideration, please submit your
annual pledge card to the Church Office by mail
and/or email.
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2020 Scholarship
DEADLINE extended
St. Basil's Scholarship Committee met recently and decided to extend this year's deadline to May 31st, realizing that many schools are no longer staffing important offices, such as Transcripts/Records.
If students are still unable to obtain an 'official' transcript, the Scholarship Committee will accept an unofficial transcript that is sent directly to the Church Office via email.
Questions may be presented to anyone on the Scholarship Committee:
George Chimiklis, Kathryn Walkowiec, Veronica Gatrousis, Tim Wiesner, or Alexandra
Schoonover.
George 209-298-9497 [email protected]
Healthy Minds Healthy Souls Podcast
“A Perspective on Serving on the Front
Lines of the Coronavirus”
Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne host a special guest, Dr. D, a physician in Manhattan at one of the hardest hit hospitals dealing with coronavirus.
1 Hour Prerecorded
www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hmhs
“Signs in Our times” Podcast Miracles for the Modern Age
Every miracle has a purpose.
This podcast intends to share a
selection of the countless won-
drous and miraculous signs that
the Holy Spirit continues to pro-
vide in the life of the Church in
our own days, as well as the lives
of contemporary holy men and
women which reveal the vitality
and hidden strength to transform
humanity that still exists within
Orthodox Christianity today. It also seeks to address the
Church’s understanding of the role of miracles in our lives by
drawing upon the writings and teachings of the Saints of the
Church throughout the ages enlightening our understanding of
God’s Providence. On occasion we plan to interview some
“chosen vessels” who have been witnesses and participants
in these miraculous workings of the Spirit to give their eyewit-
ness accounts of the Glory of God and the Presence of Christ
in our midst.
https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/signs
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2020 Basilian boosters
BASILIAN angels
Kiki Allison Litsa Mandarakas
Angelo & Olympia Anagnos Gary & Deana Mariani
Steve Anagnos Danielle Pappas
Ron & Dea Berberian Georgia Perlegos
Jim & Mary Bravos Jeff & Jessica Perlegos
Daughters of Penelope John & Patty Perlegos
Helen Fotinos Dean & Maria Poulos
Mono Geralis Ray & Georgianna Rishwain
Ed & Sali Graham Jim & Evie Robinson
Stella Graham Barry & Alexis Ruhl
Tyke & Dena Kuchulis Michael & Helen Spanos
Alexandra Leonidou Steve Walton
Harriet Lucas Paula Xanthopoulou
Jim Lucas
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St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church Parish Website: www.gosaintbasil.org
Parish Facebook: @StBasilGOCStockton
Parish Instagram: stbasil_stockton
Basilian Email: [email protected]
Phone (Church): 209.478.7564 Fax: 209.323.3879 E-mail: [email protected]
Fr. Panagiotis Sotiras
E-mail: [email protected]
St. Basil Church Bulletin and BASILIAN: gosaintbasil.org/communication
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