Memorial / Trisagion
12/08/2019
Today's Memorial Service is being said for the repose of the soul of Pavlos Alexandros Pahos. May his memory be eternal!
'St. Nicholas Day' Luncheon
12/08/2019
The annual 'St. Nicholas Day' Luncheon will be held today following the Divine Liturgy. The meal is $15.00. Everyone is encouraged to join in fellowship in honor of our patrol saint.
Parish Council Elections
12/08/2019
The Parish Council elections will be conducted today, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. All members in good standing are urged to participate.
Services This Week
12/08/2019
Services This Week:
Sunday, December 8, 2019 Orthros 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 8, 2019 Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Paraklesis 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 St. Spyridon the Wonderworker
Thursday, December 12, 2019 Orthros 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 14, 2019 Great Vespers 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 15, 2019 Orthros 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 15, 2019 Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
Children’s Sermon
12/08/2019
Fast of the Nativity
12/08/2019
We are presently in the Nativity Fast, a period of abstinence and penance practiced by the Eastern Orthodox, in preparation for the Nativity of Christ. The fast is a more relaxed fast with fish, oil and wine allowed until December 10th. PLEASE DO NOT SERVE MEAT DURING THE COFFEE HOUR.
Choir Practice
12/08/2019
Choir practices are held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Welcome to our Guests
12/08/2019
Father John and the members of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church offer warm greetings to all our guests. We are happy to have you worshiping with us and we hope that you will make this your spiritual home in the future. You are invited to receive blessed bread (antidoron) which will be given out at the end of today’s services. Please join us downstairs for refreshments so we can visit with you.
Church Etiquette
12/08/2019
Please be reminded that out of respect for what goes on during the Divine Liturgy, there are certain time when not to enter the Nave. These times are: 1) between the readings of the Epistle and Gospel; 2) when the priest censes the icons and the congregation; and 3) whenever the priest faces the congregation to bless them. When entering the Nave, please enter by the side aisles and not by the middle isle. Stanchions will be placed by the Narthex door in order to prevent anyone from entering the Nave at inappropriate time. When the Parish Council Members ask that no one enter at a particular time, please heed their request. It is disruptive to the other worshipers when someone enters the Nave at an inappropriate time. Everyone’s cooperation is appreciated.
Respectful Worship Environment
12/08/2019
The worship experience is enhanced by having your children participate. Please help them learn proper behavior and reverence while in the Church. Teach them to cross themselves, venerate the Icons, & respond prayerfully “Lord have mercy.” If they become too loud, please take them to the Narthex for a brief stay and return as soon as they have calmed. More Church etiquette may be found at http://stnicholasgoc.net/our-parish/church-etiquette.
Recitation of the Lord's Prayer
12/08/2019
Please remember that everyone has the opportunity to say the Lord’s Prayer in their first language. The order of languages is: Greek, English, Spanish, Russian, Romanian, and Arabic, and German.
Holy Communion
12/08/2019
The Holy Communion of the Orthodox is the Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is with awe and love that we approach the Divine Mysteries. Therefore, the Communion of the Orthodox is reserved only for those baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves by prayer and fasting, as prescribed by the Canons of the Holy Church. Women, in respect of our Lord, please remove lipstick before you approach to receive, in order that no oils contact the Holy Spoon or the Holy Chalice.