Memorial Services
11/17/2024
Communion
11/17/2024
Nov 24 No Catechism School
11/24/2024
Big After-Greek-Fest Sale on TODAY!
11/17/2024
St. Nicholas Bookstore
11/17/2024
Visit our bookstore located downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you find some treasures!
Intro Into Orthodoxy Class
11/17/2024
If you would like to know more about the Orthodox faith - this class is for you! We will meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm for Evening Prayer followed by the class at 7:00 pm. Child-care is provided. Open to everyone! Note: Due to the high volume of inquirers, a make-up class has been added on Fridays at 7:00pm.
Bible Study
11/17/2024
Want to learn more about the Holy Scriptures? Hear what Father Thomas has to share about context & historical interpretations of the Bible. Experience the Scriptures come to life. On Thursdays we will have Vespers at 6pm and our Bible Study in the downstairs Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
Nativity Fast
11/17/2024
Nativity Fast: The Orthodox Church enters into a period of fasting from Nov 15th until Christmas Day. This is a time when we collectively refrain from meat, dairy, fish, oil, and wine. (There are a few exceptions.) For those interested in knowing more and/or have specific questions about the fast, please see Father Thomas.
Let us remember what Saint John Chrysostom says, “he is mistaken who thinks that the fast consists only in abstinence from food. True fasting is departing from evil.”
General Assembly
11/17/2024
The Parish Council would like to invite everyone to attend our General Assembly on Sunday December 1st after the Divine Liturgy. We will discuss important items and nominate new Parish Council members, etc.
Attention! Openings on the Parish Council
11/17/2024
Attention! Openings on the Parish Council: Several vacancies for our Parish Council are coming up. Terms start in January. During the General Assembly Dec 1 st names will be nominated for election. The following week, Dec 8th, a parish-wide vote will take place to fill those positions. Do you feel called to be a leader of our church? In order to be on the ballot for Parish Council and/or vote, you must be at least 18 years old and a “Member in Good Standing” according to our by-laws.
A Member in Good Standing is a person who is:
1 – An Orthodox Christian for at least one year
2 – A frequent Participator in Church services/sacraments
3 – A Yearly Financial Contributor to Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas Luncheon:
11/17/2024
As is tradition, the Parish Council will hold a Luncheon honoring our Patron Saint Nicholas on Sunday December 8 th . This is also an Appreciation Luncheon for our volunteers of the parish. The cherry on top is the Festives hosted by Father Thomas! You are not going to want to miss out on this celebration!
St. Nicholas Icon Blessing:
11/17/2024
St. Nicholas Icon Blessing: Do you want St. Nicholas to visit your house on Saturday Dec 7th? Send an email to Father Thomas: [email protected] and let him know so he can make the travel schedule.
Chant Practice
11/17/2024
Church Consecration
11/17/2024
Save The Date! Church Consecration in San Antonio, TX! Father Thomas will be celebrating the consecration of St. John Cassian Romanian Orthodox Church in San Antonio, TX on Sat. Nov. 30th. The beautiful Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon from Hawaii will also be out for veneration. All are welcome to attend!
Friday Nov 29
6:30 pm Vespers & Icon Veneration
8:00 pm Light Buffet Dinner
Saturday Nov 30
9:00 am Consecration of the Church
10:30 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
2:00 pm Lunch at Marriott Hotel (RSVP required- see their FB page for more info)
Online Calendar
11/17/2024
Please visit the Church Calendar on our website www.stnicholasgoc.net for the dates and times of all upcoming church services and events.
Coffee Hour Sign-up List
11/17/2024
Epistle Readers Needed!
11/17/2024
Epistle Readers Needed! St. Nicholas would like to invite our congregation to participate in the Epistle readings. We need both English and Greek readers! Are you or someone you know interested? Please contact Pres. Karen 361-533-8864.
Confession
11/17/2024
Visitors
11/17/2024
We welcome all visitors. Please introduce yourself to Fr. Thomas at the end of the service and if you are able, please stay for the Coffee Hour.
Forgot Your Tithe?
11/17/2024
Forgot your tithe? NO worries! You can use your phone. Just click the QR Code below and follow the link to PayPal. We are very grateful for your generousity!