St. Nicholas Church
Publish Date: 2024-11-17
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St. Nicholas Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (361) 883-9843
  • Street Address:

  • 502 S. Chaparral Street

  • Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • Mailing Address:

  • PO Box 343

  • Corpus Christi, TX 78403-0343


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Services Schedule

Saturday, February 17   Great Vespers   5:00 p.m.

                                    Confession       6:00 p.m.


Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον· Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Gregory the Wonderworker in the Plagal Fourth Mode

By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders, thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls, lest we sleep in sin unto death.
Εν προσευχαίς γρηγορών, ταίς τών θαυμάτων εργασίαις εγκαρτερών, επωνυμίαν εκτήσω τά κατορθώματα, αλλά πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, Πάτερ Γρηγόριε, φωτίσαι τάς ψυχάς ημών, μή ποτε υπνώσωμεν, εν αμαρτίαις εις θάνατον.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
Ο καθαρώτατος ναός τού Σωτήρος, η πολυτίμητος παστάς καί Παρθένος, τό Ιερόν θησαύρισμα τής δόξης τού Θεού, σήμερον εισάγεται, εν τώ οίκω Κυρίου, τήν χάριν συνεισάγουσα, τήν εν Πνευματι θείω, ήν ανυμνούσιν Άγγελοι Θεού, Αύτη υπάρχει σκηνή επουράνιος.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14

At that time, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and He revealed Himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas, called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach, yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after He was raised from the dead. .

Tenth Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 21:1-14

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐφανέρωσεν ἑαυτὸν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ, ἐγερθεὶς ἐκ νεκρῶν, ἐπὶ τῆς θαλάσσης τῆς Τιβεριάδος, ἐφανέρωσε δὲ οὕτως· Ἦσαν ὁμοῦ Σίμων Πέτρος, καὶ Θωμᾶς ὁ λεγόμενος Δίδυμος, καὶ Ναθαναὴλ ὁ ἀπὸ Κανᾶ τῆς Γαλιλαίας, καὶ οἱ τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου, καὶ ἄλλοι ἐκ τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ δύο. Λέγει αὐτοῖς Σίμων Πέτρος· Ὑπάγω ἁλιεύειν. Λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· Ἐρχόμεθα καὶ ἡμεῖς σὺν σοί. Ἐξῆλθον καὶ ἀνέβησαν εἰς τὸ πλοῖον εὐθύς, καὶ ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ νυκτὶ ἐπίασαν οὐδέν. Πρωΐας δὲ ἤδη γενομένης ἔστη ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἰς τὸν αἰγιαλόν· οὐ μέντοι ᾔδεισαν οἱ μαθηταὶ ὅτι Ἰησοῦς ἐστι. Λέγει οὖν αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Παιδία, μή τι προσφάγιον ἔχετε; ἀπεκρίθησαν αὐτῷ· Οὔ· ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Βάλετε εἰς τὰ δεξιὰ μέρη τοῦ πλοίου τὸ δίκτυον, καὶ εὑρήσετε. Ἔβαλον οὖν, καὶ οὐκέτι αὐτὸ ἑλκύσαι ἴσχυσαν ἀπὸ τοῦ πλήθους τῶν ἰχθύων. Λέγει οὖν ὁ μαθητὴς ἐκεῖνος ὃν ἠγάπα ὁ Ἰησοῦς τῷ Πέτρῳ· Ὁ Κύριός ἐστι. Σίμων οὖν Πέτρος, ἀκούσας ὅτι ὁ Κύριός ἐστι, τὸν ἐπενδύτην διεζώσατο - ἦν γὰρ γυμνὸς -, καὶ ἔβαλεν ἑαυτὸν εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν, οἱ δὲ ἄλλοι μαθηταὶ τῷ πλοιαρίῳ ἦλθον - οὐ γὰρ ἦσαν μακρὰν ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς, ἀλλ' ὡς ἀπὸ πηχῶν διακοσίων -, σύροντες τὸ δίκτυον τῶν ἰχθύων. Ὡς οὖν ἀπέβησαν εἰς τὴν γῆν, βλέπουσιν ἀνθρακιὰν κειμένην καὶ ὀψάριον ἐπικείμενον, καὶ ἄρτον. Λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Ἐνέγκατε ἀπὸ τῶν ὀψαρίων ὧν ἐπιάσατε νῦν. Ἀνέβη οὖν Σίμων Πέτρος, καὶ εἵλκυσε τὸ δίκτυον ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, μεστὸν ἰχθύων μεγάλων ἑκατὸν πεντηκοντατριῶν, καὶ τοσούτων ὄντων, οὐκ ἐσχίσθη τὸ δίκτυον. Λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Δεῦτε ἀριστήσατε. Οὐδεὶς δὲ ἐτόλμα τῶν μαθητῶν ἐξετάσαι αὐτόν. Σὺ τίς εἶ; εἰδότες ὅτι ὁ Κύριός ἐστιν. Ἔρχεται οὖν ὁ Ἰησοῦς, καὶ λαμβάνει τὸν ἄρτον, καὶ δίδωσιν αὐτοῖς, καὶ τὸ ὀψάριον ὁμοίως. Τοῦτο ἤδη τρίτον ἐφανερώθη ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ, ἐγερθεὶς ἐκ νεκρῶν.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Προκείμενον. Fourth Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 103.24,1.
Ὡς ἐμεγαλύνθη τὰ ἔργα σου Κύριε, πάντα ἐν σοφίᾳ ἐποίησας.
Στίχ. Εὐλόγει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20.

Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ, καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου· διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι· ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός· ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ.


Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

9th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 12:16-21

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην· Ἀνθρώπου τινὸς πλουσίου εὐφόρησεν ἡ χώρα· καὶ διελογίζετο ἐν ἑαυτῷ λέγων· τί ποιήσω, ὅτι οὐκ ἔχω ποῦ συνάξω τοὺς καρπούς μου; καὶ εἶπε· τοῦτο ποιήσω· καθελῶ μου τὰς ἀποθήκας καὶ μείζονας οἰκοδομήσω, καὶ συνάξω ἐκεῖ πάντα τὰ γενήματά μου καὶ τὰ ἀγαθά μου, καὶ ἐρῶ τῇ ψυχῇ μου· ψυχή, ἔχεις πολλὰ ἀγαθὰ κείμενα εἰς ἔτη πολλά· ἀναπαύου, φάγε, πίε, εὐφραίνου. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Θεός· ἄφρον, ταύτῃ τῇ νυκτὶ τὴν ψυχήν σου ἀπαιτοῦσιν ἀπὸ σοῦ· ἃ δὲ ἡτοίμασας τίνι ἔσται; οὕτως ὁ θησαυρίζων ἑαυτῷ, καὶ μὴ εἰς Θεὸν πλουτῶν.


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Saints and Feasts

November 17

9th Sunday of Luke


November 17

Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea

Saint Gregory was born in Neocaesarea of Pontus to parents who were not Christians. He studied in Athens, in Alexandria, in Beirut, and finally for five years in Caesarea of Palestine under Origen, by whom he was also instructed in the Faith of Christ. Then, in the year 240, he became bishop of his own city, wherein he found only seventeen Christians. By the time the Saint reposed about the year 265, there were only seventeen unbelievers left there. Virtually the whole duration of his episcopacy was a time of continual, marvellous wonders worked by him. Because of this, he received the surname "Wonderworker"; even the enemies of the truth called him a second Moses (see Saint Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit, ch. 29).


November 17

Gennadios I and Maximus, Patriarchs of Constantinople


November 17

Righteous Mother Hilda of Whitby

Our righteous Mother Hilda was of noble birth, being a kinswoman of Saint Edwin, King of Northumbria (celebrated Oct. 12). At the age of thirty-three she renounced the world, and lived another thirty-three years as a nun and abbess. The last six years of her life she suffered a burning fever with patience and nobility, and reposed in peace in the year 680.


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Weekly Announcements

Memorial Services

11/17/2024

Today’s 7-year memorial is held for Dimitri Smoudianis. He is the husband of Sofia Smoudianis and the father of Fotini Piperis. Our love and prayers go out to him andhis family. May his memory be eternal!

Communion

11/17/2024

Communion: Please allow our Sunday School teachers with their students to approach the chalice first as they need to head to class. Then, starting with the first pew, followed by the second pew, third pew, etc.approach the chalice from the center aisle.
 
***Note: 2nd Priest Line If you are not Orthodox or not prepared to receive Holy Communion, please come forward and askthe priest on the left (not holding chalice) for ablessing. All people are welcome to partake of the blessed bread (antidoron). This is not communion.

Nov 24 No Catechism School

11/24/2024

Nov 24: There is no Sunday School! Happy Thanksgiving Break! There will be no Sunday School next week November 24 th.

Big After-Greek-Fest Sale on TODAY!

11/17/2024

 

Big After-Greek-Fest Sale going on TODAY!
If you are interested in having some delicious food for your holiday get-togethers, special gatherings, or events - please contact Joann Talarantas(361) 765-8200
 
Spanakopita Tray (24 pieces) --- $40/tray
Tiropita Tray (24 pieces) --- $40/tray
Pastitsio Pan --- $50/tray
Gyro meat (20 lb case) --- $125/case
Pita Bread --- $4/pack or $40 for a dozen packs
Dolmathes --- $10/dozen
Bottle of any wine --- $20/bottle
Baklava Cheesecake --- $4
All Pastes (variety of flavors) --- $4
All Pastries --- Buy 1 Get 1 Free!

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

Chant Practice is meeting this Wednesday 20th at 7:00 pm following Vespers. We will continue to meet each Wed. night throughout the fall. If you are interested in learning Byzantine Chant please notify Agustin.
 

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

Please consider signing up to host a Coffee Hour. Ask a friend or family (or more) to join you! The list is downstairs on the pillar. Please be mindful of the fasting seasons of the church. This ministry does not need to be too extravagant. (A few simple snacks and help stay to clean up at the end are all that is necessary.) Please see Esther if you have any questions or need assistance.


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

Father Thomas will  be available for confession this Saturday, November 23rd. If you would like to schedule a time outside of Saturday evening for confession please contact Fr. Thomas. 

 


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!


Upcoming Church Services

11/17/2024

UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES & EVENTS
 
Wed Nov 20   6:00 p.m. Vespers
                       7:00 p.m.  Intro to Orthodoxy Class
                       7:00 p.m. Chant Practice
 
Thurs Nov 21 8:00 a.m. Orthros
                       9:00  a.m. Divine Liturgy: Theotokos Entry to Temple
                       6:00 p.m. Vespers
                       7:00 p.m. Bible Study
 
Fri Nov 22      6:00 p.m. Paraklesis
                       7:00 p.m.  Intro to Orthodoxy Class (make-up)
 
Sat Nov 23     6:00 p.m. Vespers
                       7:00 p.m. Confession
 
 
***See our On-Line Calendar for all upcoming services & events***

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