Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-11-17
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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (408) 246-2770
  • Fax:
  • (408) 246-0143
  • Street Address:

  • 1260 Davis Street

  • San Jose, CA 95126
  • Mailing Address:

  • 986 Chapman Street

  • San Jose, CA 95126


Contact Information






Services Schedule

Sundays

Orthros at 8:15am followed by Divine Liturgy 9:30am
Church School 9:30 a.m.

Weekdays: Orthros at 8:30am followed by Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

Feast Days: see embedded Calendar on website: www.saintnicholas.org

Confessions: Please call Office.


Past Bulletins


Special Services

SUNDAY MEMORIAL SERVICES

Please join in prayer for the souls of those who have fallen asleep in the Lord:  

AGLAIA ANASTASINI (40 DAYS), sister of Anthoula Marinakis

HOYT BRACKET (40 DAYS)

MICHAEL PROKOPAKIS (40 DAYS), husband of Eleonor, father of Eric (Keely) Prokopakis and Johanna (Ken) Mellom, grandchildren, great grandchildren

DESPINA MAKAR (3 YRS), mother of Rosemary, Samy, Ramsey, and Hoda

MICHEAL ABRAHA (4 YRS), brother of Kidisti Abraha

ARGIRO PEPPAS (ANNUAL), wife of Sam Peppas, mother of Niko Peppas and Anna Sarakinis

VASILIOS AND HELEN CONTOS (ANNUAL), parents of Jeff Contos

VASILIOS CONTOS (ANNUAL), brother of Jeff Contos

CHRYSANTHOS AND PANAYIOTA MAKRIS (ANNUAL), grandparents of Jeff Contos

GEORGE AND SOTIRIA CONTOS (ANNUAL), grandparents of Jeff Contos

May their memory be eternal.

 

SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR

We welcome all to Sunday coffee hour hosted by Linda Belba, Christina Kouvaris, Laurie Sahines, Julie Sargiannides, and the GOYA Ministry in the Community Center with support from families with memorial services.  We extend a heartfelt thank you to all our hosts.

 

Upcoming coffee hour hosts for November 24, 2024Aglaia Constantin, Vicky Lymberopoulos, Irene Malias, Eleni Matheou, and Katerina Polychronopoulos

  

**Please note:  Printed Sunday scripture readings are available in the Narthex**

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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. 4th 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. 4th 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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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 4th Mode

When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His 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 4th 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 4th 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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Stewardship and Donations

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES NATIONAL HURRICANE RELIEF FUND

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has announced the establishment of the National Hurricane Relief Fund to raise funds for the immediate needs of those affected by the recent Hurricane Helene and who are now in the path of Hurricane Milton.

The Archdiocese requests that all funds be directed to www.goarch.org/donate/hurricane.

Checks may also be mailed to:

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
National Hurricane Relief Fund
8 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075

For more information, please go to https://www.goarch.org/-/hurricane-fund


BENEFITS AND REASONS OF BECOMING A STEWARD

Some people think they should become a steward of the Church, so they may vote in Parish Assembly Meetings. Others think they should become a steward, so they are eligible for discounted rental rates for the Community Center and Small Hall.  Still others think they should become a steward because our Saint Nicholas Church’ s budget needs their money. While it is true that by becoming a steward of the Church, we are eligible to vote, enjoy certain benefits, and obviously our stewardship ministry funds part of the Church budget, these truly are not the reasons WHY we should become stewards. These are perks of being a steward, but not the reasons to become a steward. 

Do you love God? Then become a steward of His Church. We become stewards of the Church because we love God, and we love His Church. We want to be part of His mission here on earth and help perpetuate the Church for future generations.

Has God blessed you? Then become a steward of His Church. We become stewards because God has blessed us, and we want to thank Him by giving back.

Since the beginning of time, the way to thank God is to give Him your gifts of time, talent and treasure. The Old Testament is filled with wonderful and inspirational examples for you to consider as ways to thank God. 

God bless you for your love and support of our Church and our great community of Saint Nicholas. 


DOES YOUR EMPLOYER OFFER MATCHING DONATIONS?

Your employer could be offering Matching Gifts Programs as an easy and structured way for them to support good work in the community. Please ASK your employer if they offer some type of philanthropic program in which a company may financially match donations that their employees make to nonprofit organizations. When an employee makes a donation, they will request the matching gift from their employer to the specific nonprofit organization. In order to assist our Saint Nicholas Community, we are kindly asking that you learn more about Company Matching Donations at work by inquiring with your Company's Human Resources Department if it offers a similar program. Please note that Saint Nicholas Church would be identified in a Company Matching Program as "Greek Orthodox Community of Santa Clara County". 

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is a 501©3 Corporation and our tax ID is 94-1578745. 


ST. NICHOLAS STEWARDSHIP 2024

Stewardship 2024 as of November 14, 2024:

Goal: $491,000 (Approved 2024 Budget with tentative stretch goal of $500,000)
Pledged: $445,833
Pledges Paid: $411,205
Average Pledge: $1,242
Outstanding unpaid commitments: $34,628
Number of Stewards Pledging: 359

Stewardship 2023 on November 16, 2023 for comparison purposes:

Goal: $500,000 ($3000 per Stewardship Family, as an average)
Pledged: $473,468
Pledges Paid: $432,694
Average Pledge: $1,236
Outstanding unpaid commitments: $40,774
Number of Stewards Pledging: 383

Please continue to keep our Saint Nicholas Church in your thoughts and prayers throughout 2024. 

Dedicate yourself to Christ and His mission here at Saint Nicholas.  Look for opportunities to volunteer your time and talents, and pay toward your 2024 commitment pledge. 

Not a Steward of Saint Nicholas?  Please prayerfully consider becoming a Steward by completing the 2024 Stewardship Commitment Card.  You may also submit your commitment either online or by mailing it to the Church Office.

To give by mail: Stewardship 

                        St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
                        986 Chapman Street
                        San Jose, CA 95126

To make a committment electronically, please visit our online stewardship link:  https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/80/responses/new

Donation link: https://saintnicholas.org/donate

Company Matching Donations: many companies offer some type of philanthropic program in which a company may financially match donations that their employees make to nonprofit organizations. When an employee makes a donation, they will request the matching gift from their employer to the specific nonprofit organization. If you are interested to learn more about Company Matching Donations at work, please inquire with your Company's Human Resources Department if it offers a similar program. Please note that Saint Nicholas Church would be identified in a Company Matching Program as "Greek Orthodox Community of Santa Clara County". 

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is a 501©3 Corporation and our tax ID is 94-1578745. 


LIGHT A CANDLE

In our Light A Candle program, vigil candle(s) are lit along with an opportunity to submit names to be prayed for at the Prothesis (Preparation) for forty days. Only Orthodox Christian first names (baptismal names) should be submittedIt is important to separate the names of the living and the reposed.  When lit, the vigil candles last for one week.  Please see the online form on our website or use the link below.  

Donate online here: https://saintnicholas.org/virtual-chapel/light-a-candle 

If you would prefer to mail in your request, please write the name(s) for whom the candle(s) will be lit and send to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Attention: Light a Candle, 986 Chapman Street, San Jose, CA 9126.  For more information, please call the church office.


DONATIONS VIA FACEBOOK

We are a registered non-profit on Facebook and you can donate any time (without any fees for the church) by pressing the donate button in this link:  https://www.facebook.com/SaintNicholasOrg/


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Special Announcements

PARISH COUNCIL 2025! DEADLINE TO APPLY FRIDAY, 3PM!

1. In October, we will begin the nomination process, by having forms available with the requirements for those wishing to submit their names to run for Parish Council. The specific requirements for voter eligibility and candidacy will be published, citing the By-Laws and UPR. Since all those wishing to vote or run for election need to have fulfilled their 2023 stewardship pledge at least 30 days prior to election day, we will notify those who are not yet current by the end of the month.

2. On November 17th we will gather for our General Assembly meeting, where we will have official nominations of candidates who have previously applied and qualified to be placed on the ballot. After the General Assembly, the Stewardship Committee will review the current list of parishioners to determine whether a person is current in their Stewardship commitment for 2024.  A list of approved nominees to Parish Council and final list of eligible voters will be submitted by the end of the month.

3. On December 8th, from 11:30am to 1:00pm, in the Community Center, we will hold our Election for Parish Council.  Members of the Election Committee and the Stewardship Committee will officiate. After 1:00pm, the Election Committee will retire to count the ballots, in the presence of the priest.


PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Parish Assembly Agenda

Sunday, Novemer 17, 2024

(Following Divine Liturgy) 

  1. Meeting Called to Order
  2. Opening Prayer and Remarks
  3. Election of Assembly Chair
    1. Appoint Assembly Secretary
  1. Approval of Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2024
  2. Priest’s Report
  3. Financial Report
    1. Saint Nicholas Audit Report - 2023
    2. Festival 2024 - Update
    3. Year-to-Date Cash and Financial Standing
    4. Budget 2025 - Approval
  1. Stewardship 2024 Update
  2. New Business
    1. Parish Council Nominees
    2. Parish Council Elections - Sunday, December 8, 2024
  1. Old Business
  2. Closing Remarks and Prayer

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD - DEADLINE FRIDAY!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we come upon the Christmas holidays, it is time to start planning for our parish’s joyous tradition of greeting one another through the mailing of our Community Christmas Card. 

Paper forms have already been mailed out, and you can mail back the paper form to the church office with the names spelled clearly as you would like them to appear on the card, OR you can submit your entry online today by clicking on the link below:  

https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/115/responses/new

The deadline for submitting names for the Christmas Card is Friday, November 15, 2024.

Please prayerfully consider including a contribution towards the cost of making our card possible.

For any questions, please call the church office at 408-246-2770.

With love in Christ,
Father James Kumarelas


ORTHODOXY 101: THE LORD'S PRAYER

Anyone interested in learning more about their faith is invited to join Fr. Nebojsa Pantic on Monday nights from 6:00-7:00pm.  

This semester will include a Patristic Survey of the commentaries on the Lord’s Prayer.  You can join us in-person at the Conference Room in the Office, or online via Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7084362224 


BYZANTINE MUSIC CLASS

Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of Byzantine Music is invited to join Fr. Nebojsa on Monday nights at 7:00 pm.  

We will be learning the fundamentals of theory as well as Byzantine Notation itself.  For further information please contact [email protected] 


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Upcoming Events

COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRY FRIDAY

We are offering a College Student event on Friday night, November 15th at 6:00 pm.

Any and all college students are welcome to join us for a brief prayer service in the church at 6pm, followed by fellowship.  Food will be provided. 

We pray that any college students associated with our community can join us for this fellowship and ministry opportunity. 

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Fr. Nebojsa or [email protected] 


CHIAN SOCIETY DINNER DANCE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16th

Please join us for our annual dinner dance on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the St. Nicholas Community Center. 

Cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7:00pm.  Live band music from Mythos!  Adults $100, children ages 6-16 $35, children 5 and under free. 

Proceeds benefit St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and the Chian Society Agia Markella.  Tickets will be available at Sunday coffee hour or by contacting Niko Pries at 408-398-7070; Angie Kozas at 510-387-2057, or email Anna Kozas at [email protected].  See you there!


HOPE/JOY

We would to invite all Kindergarten through 5th grade students to participate in our HOPE/JOY ministry for the upcoming school year. The objective of this youth ministry is to educate the children of our community through priest-led lessons and fun age-appropriate activities.  We strive to meet once a month. The following are our scheduled activities for the remainder of the year:

Saturday, November 16, 2024, 12-3 p.m.: HOPE/JOY youth retreat in small hall. Additional details to follow.  

Friday, December 13, 2024: Christmas Cookie decorating and hot cocoa in Room 3 of the Sunday School building. 

Please reach out to Helene Panos with any questions: 209.324.4918 or [email protected].


GOYA LOUKOUMADES FUNDRAISER THIS SUNDAY!

GOYA Fundraiser: Sunday, November 17th.  Purchase a plate of loukoumades to enjoy prior to the Parish General Assembly Meeting. All funds will support our GOYA youth priorities.

For questions, please contact Eva Vathis at [email protected] or 916-956-0985.


SEE'S CANDY FUNDRAISER - ORDER BY DECEMBER 6TH!

Please support the Saint Nicholas Dance Ministry See’s Candy Fundraiser.  A percentage of the proceeds will go back to Saint Nicholas to help pay for costumes and musicians.  Chocolates are delivered directly to customers. Gift cards are also available! Click the link below to purchase, or share the link with friends and family. Thank you for your support!  Deadline to order is December 6th.

Please use the link below: 

https://www.yumraising.com/secure/saintngo_greek_dance_ministry_storefront76/VivTav2822/candy


ANGEL TREE

Angel Tree! Imagine being a Teen without the loving support of your parents at Christmas, living in Foster Care or a Group Home. Is there anything under the “Tree” for you?  Plenty of programs provide “Toys for Tots”, but you aren’t a “Tot”.  You want to be able to go to the movies with friends or grab a quick meal with a bestie.

Once again this year, we will be supporting 95 teens through our Angel Tree Program. Individual Angels can be adopted on Sunday, November 17th, but if you want to start your shopping early, we are looking for $25 Gift Cards to Chipotle, In & Out, Safeway and Subway. $50 Gift Cards are needed for Amazon, AMC Theaters, Bowlero, Target and Uber.

November 17th    Take an Angel (or two or three)
November 24th      Take an Angel (if there are any left)
December 1st        Bring Gift Cards to Church
December 6th        Last call for returning Gifts to Church Office
December 8th        Angels will be assembled by GOYA

Please be a part of this important program!


PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

It is that time of year again!  Our Philoptochos Christmas luncheon is on!  Save the date: Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at the Saratoga Country Club.  Tickets now available at Sunday coffee hour.  See the flyer in the "Special Events" section of this e-bulletin for more information.


CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

The annual Christmas Pageant will be on Saturday, December 21st at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Vespers; 6:00pm – 6:30pm Christmas Pageant (Sunday School, Greek School and Choir Ministries), and 6:30pm – 8:00pm dinner and a special guest.  See the flyer in the Special Events section of this e-bulletin.


YOUTH BASKETBALL PRACTICES

Weekly winter basketball clinics continue for all skill and experience levels for boys and girls, 3rd grade through high school in the Community Center.  Boys will practice Mondays from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.  Girls will practice Wednesdays from 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Please make sure players are registered for the 2024-2025 program at https://www.saintnicholas.org/basketball so you can stay informed of any other events or schedule changes.  Registration also helps us plan for the Spring 2025 season. 

Any players who have their jersey from a previous season, we NEED those returned.  Please bring those to a clinic or hand it to a Coach on Sundays. 

If you have any questions or are interested in coaching, email the program at [email protected] or talk to John Cocoles.


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Special Events

    College Ministry Night - St. Nicholas - Friday, November 15th

    College Ministry Night - St. Nicholas - Friday, November 15th

    We are offering a College Student event on Friday night, November 15th at 6:00 pm. Any and all college students are welcome to join us for a brief prayer service in the church at 6pm, followed by fellowship in the Senior Room. Food will be provided. We pray that any college students associated with our community can join us for this fellowship and ministry opportunity. For more information please contact Fr. Nebojsa or [email protected].


    Philoptochos Christmas Lunch - Saturday, December 14th - San Jose

    Philoptochos Christmas Lunch - Saturday, December 14th - San Jose

    Saint Anna Philoptochos invites you to "Save the Date" for their annual Christmas Luncheon on Saturday, December 14th at the Saratoga Country Club. More information to come. Tickets will go on sale in October.


    Christmas Pageant - St. Nicholas - Saturday, Dec 21st

    Christmas Pageant - St. Nicholas - Saturday, Dec 21st

    Annual St. Nicholas Christmas Pageant is on Saturday, December 21st with Vespers at 5pm, Pageant at 6pm followed by dinner and a special guest. Come join us!


    Goya Winter Formal - Saturday, Dec 14th - San Francisco

    Goya Winter Formal - Saturday, Dec 14th - San Francisco

    You're invited to our Goya Winter Formal on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Annunciation Cathedral, 2455 Valencia Street, San Francisco, beginning at 8:00pm. Please rsvp by December 10th. Food, drinks, DJ! Attire: Formal. Ends at midnight. Entry fee $30. See you there!


    Metropolis Family Winter Camp - Dunlap - Dec 27-30

    Metropolis Family Winter Camp - Dunlap - Dec 27-30

    Families across our Metropolis are invited to a Metropolis Family Winter Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center, December 27-30, 2024. Let's celebrate the family this nativity season and gather for a wonderful 4 day camp, packed with fun and adventure while growing closer to Christ and to each other! We will have the opportunity to enjoy fellowship and fun activities at the Ranch, as well as visit both the Monastery of the Theotokos the Life-Giving Spring, and a field trip to play in the snow at Kings Canyon National Park. With engaging activities for the whole family, let’s ascend to the mountains and enjoy the last few days of 2024 together at our beloved retreat center! https://gosfyouth.org/family ________________________________________


    Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation - Deadline to Apply: Jan 31st

    Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation - Deadline to Apply: Jan 31st

    Please see the attached flyer for scholarship and internship opportunities.


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Education Programs

SUNDAY SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATES

We are thrilled to welcome you and your children back to Sunday School.  Please ensure your child is registered by September 15th.  You can register your children here: Sunday School—Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.  We look forward to a beautiful year of growth, learning, and community.  Please see our calendar of events for the first half below.

November

17 – Family Divine Liturgy
24 – Sunday School in Session (Christmas Pageant Rehearsal)

December
1 – No Sunday School – Thanksgiving Holiday
8 – Sunday School in Session (Christmas Pageant Rehearsal)
15 – Sunday School in Session (Christmas Pageant Rehearsal)
21 – Saturday Christmas Pageant
22 – Family Divine Liturgy
29 – Christmas Holiday – No Sunday School


SCHOLARSHIP - HELLENIC MEDICAL AND DENTAL SOCIETY

The Hellenic American Medical and Dental Society of California (HAMDS) is happy to open the application process for their 2024 Scholarships.

If you are, or know someone, of Greek descent who is enrolled in an accredited California Medical or Dental school  or is a resident of California enrolled in an accredited Medical or Dental School elsewhere, please share this information. .

The deadline to submit the completed application is on November 25th.  Any interested applicants, please apply using this link https://hamds.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/ on the HAMDS website. 


PANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Please see the flyer for more information and links to the 2024-2025 Panhellenic Scholarship application in the Special Events section of this electronic bulletin.  Applications due January 31, 2025.


VIRTUAL ADULT GREEK LANGUAGE EDUCATION

 We are pleased to announce that Greek School registration for adults is now active!

The registration link is located at:
https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/98/responses/new

Initial meetings for each Adult Education course have been scheduled on the following dates:
** Modern Greek Beginner Level 1: Wednesday, September 4-2024, 7:00 pm.
** Modern Greek Beginner Level 2: Tuesday, September 3-2024, 7:00 pm.
** Modern Greek Level 3, Intermediate/Advanced: Saturday, September 7-2024, 9:00 am.
** New Testament Greek Beginner Level 1: Monday, September 2-2024, 7:00 pm.
** Ancient Greek Beginner Level 1: Friday, September 6-2024, 7:00 pm.

For further information, please contact Dr. Peter Nanopoulos by email ([email protected]) or by phone (408-646-7308).


CENTER OF HELLENIC EDUCATION

Programs Offered:

We offer a wide range of programs to suit various interests and educational needs, including:

School Age Greek Language Classes (3-18 years old)

1. In-person classes: Offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm & Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:45 am.

2. On-Line classes: These classes are time flex and are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays.

Adult Greek Language Classes (18 years and older)

New Testament Greek: Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Intermediate Conversational Greek: Thursdays 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Beginner Conversational Greek: Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

For more up-to-date information in regards to the adult Greek classes kindly contact: Dr. Peter Nanopoulos at [email protected] 

Community Activities (All students & families):

In addition to the classes, several assemblies occur annually to celebrate the following national holidays: October 28th (OXI Day), March 25th (Greek Independence Day), Christmas, and the Graduation/End-of-the-school-year party. Parents and other family members attend or participate in the gathering, while the students recite poems, skits, songs, and dances.

How to Register:

  1. Complete the Online Registration Form: https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/98/responses/new

Important Dates:

  • Classes Begin: Monday, August 26, 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to a vibrant and engaging academic year!


DID YOU KNOW?

New from the Department of Religious Education of our Archdiocese!  Take a look:  https://www.goarch.org/departments/religioused/didyouknow


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Ministries and Organizations

CANON OF FAITH - NOVEMBER 2024

Please read the Canon of Faith for November 2024 using the online link viewing:     

https://indd.adobe.com/view/d10aad48-a6a0-4441-96ca-f6157019816d


ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL

Adult Open Gym Basketball is every Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Community Center.  All parishioners (including guests) must sign up first before participating; online sign up form is at the link below.  All communications will be handled through WhatsApp where there will be live updates on the day of the event; link down below to join.

Adult Open Gym sign up form: https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/95/responses/new

Adult Open Gym guidelines: 

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1Pqh-9ytke7trggbRvI-t0IW4sHL22Re4/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword

Adult Open Gym WhatsApp group chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExKTcpbEo7oBPOR3Ssfi1P


CHOIR

The Choir is actively recruiting new members!  If you are interested please contact Anthony Pappas at (408) 832-4271.  Practices are on Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Choir Loft.  Sundays, the Choir performs at the Divine Liturgy.  Join the fun!


GILROY FAMILY FELLOWSHIP

We are embarking on a new ministry opportunity for families living along the 101 corridor, south of San Jose! 

Any families or individuals who would like to join us for a once a month ministry opportunity for fellowship and faith based lessons for the whole family, can contact Fr. Nebojsa for more information at [email protected].  

To RSVP and receive a location address please contact Fr. Nebojsa due to limited space for this first gathering.  We hope to provide new locations and ministry activities every month. 


ALTAR BOY GROUP REGISTRATION 2024-2025

Any altar servers ages 7 and up are welcome to register for our 2024-2025 ecclesiastical year of service:

https://www.saintnicholas.org/altar-servers

Please note that there are a few new expectations and requirements for altar servers this year.  We will be having trainings in October to go over the rules and expectations, but in the meantime you can contact Fr. Nebojsa for more information if interested.  For scheduling questions or concerns please contact Penny Pagonis.  

The first day of Altar Service is September 15th.  Groups will be sent individual messages in regards to their service dates and calendars.  PLEASE REGISTER so we can accurately put you in a group.  


LOST AND FOUND

If you have lost an item and suspect you have left it on church grounds, please check the spot you may have left it the next time you are at church.  You can also call the Church Office at 408-246-2770 to see if it was turned in.  Lost items will be released to the person claiming to be the owner that has provided details to identify the item.  Items brought to the Church Office will be kept for 60 calendar days and then discarded or donated if not claimed.  Thank you!


YOUTH MINISTRIES REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Sunday School

Register here for the new year: https://www.saintnicholas.org/sunday-school-2   - Register now! Link has been updated!

Greek Folk Dance

Information and registration for our Dance program here:  https://www.saintnicholas.org/greek-dance

Greek School

Our Greek School is up and running again this year with both in-person and online classes for all ages and levels.  

Registration link: https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/98/responses/new (updated!)

Basketball 

Information and registration here:   https://www.saintnicholas.org/basketball (updated!)

Altar Servers:   

Any young men over the age of 7 and interested in serving the altar are invited to join one of our Altar Groups for the next ecclesiastical year. 

Please register here: https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/112/responses/new (updated!)

GOYA

GOYA is a ministry for children from 6th - 12th grades.  We meet every 2nd Sunday of the month and have social events throughout the year, as well as sessions and retreats.  For more information please visit our site:  https://www.saintnicholas.org/goya

Register here:  https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/66/responses/new

JOY/HOPE

JOY/HOPE is a ministry for children from Kindergarten to 5th Grade and open to all. We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the Month in the evening at 7:00pm.  For more information visit our site:  https://www.saintnicholas.org/joyhope  

Register here:  https://saintnicholas.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/67/responses/new


A HOME FOR ICONS

We are collecting unwanted paper icons, wooden icons, and palms that require disposing, please drop off in the baby room in the Church.  There is a plastic bin located underneath the pew.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Julie via email: [email protected].

Please contact the church office at 408-246-2770 if you plan to leave items outside the office or Community Center.


GREEK PASTRIES, KOLLYVA, ARTOKLASIA & PROSPHORA

If you wish to order kollyva, artoklasia, prosphora, paximadia, koulourakia, melomakarona, kourambiedes, or other Greek pastries, please see the bakers listed below with their phone numbers to call.  Payment is arranged with the bakers and not the church.

For kollyva:   Marcella Fotis 408-723-4124  

For paximadia, koulourakia, melomakarona, kourambiedes, and other Greek pastries:   Maria Tsaboukos  408-723-5175      Antonia Komianos  408-472-3888     Marcella Fotis  408-723-4124.

For artoklasia:  Antonia Komianos 408-472-3888   Marcella Fotis 408-723-4124   

For prosphora:  Marcella Fotis 408-723-4124


ORTHODOX OBSERVER WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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Schedule of Services

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE BY LIVESTREAM ON YOUTUBE UNDER THE NAME: SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH SAN JOSE. 

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1x-nHP063YTTMrevkzL21w/   

Sunday, November 17 - 9th Sunday of Luke
8:15am - Orthros
9:30am - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Monday, November 18
5:00pm - Paraklesis

Thursday, November 21 - Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
8:30am - Orthros
9:30am - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Sunday, November 24 - 13th Sunday of Luke
8:15am - Orthros
9:30am - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

LIGHT A CANDLE: https://saintnicholas.org/virtual-chapel/light-a-candle

Online Links to the Text of Church Services:

At our parish we use an online tool for all of our Liturgical services called Ages Initiatives. Please know that we always encourage participation through the praying of the services, and this online resource is the primary resource we use at the chant stand and the Altar.  To access services, please check out the daily calendar available on Ages: 

https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html

Also, there is an Application that you can use and download on the Apple platform:  

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-chant-stand/id891132857

Please also note that you can use this resource for the services we have in our church, and that we will be using this resource as well. 

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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).


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Kontakion of the Fallen Asleep

Remember, O Lord, as good, your servants, and forgive whatever sins in life they committed, for no one is without sin, except you the Mighty One; and grant rest to them who have been removed from among us.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

I cannot be silent about the story of Hesychius the Horebite. He passed his life in complete negligence, without paying the least attention to his soul. Then he became extremely ill, and for an hour he left his body.
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

And when he came to himself, he begged us all to leave him immediately. And he built up the door of his cell, and he stayed in it for twelve years without ever uttering a word to anyone, and without eating anything but bread and water.
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

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