Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-04-06
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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:  

ATHANASIOS BEKAKOS (40 DAYS), father of Liana Bekakos

ILEANA DYER (10 YRS), daughter of Aurelia Cristofor

CONSTANTINE AND SYLVIA STAMATIN (ANNUAL), parents of Aurelia Cristofor

CONSTANTINE AND VALENTINA CRISTOFOR (ANNUAL), parents of Alexandru Cristofor

May their memory be eternal.

 

SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR

We welcome all to Sunday coffee hour hosted by Niki Danopoulos, Soula Kardaris, and Olga Sarakinis in the Small Hall with support from families with memorial services.  We extend a heartfelt thank you to all our hosts.

Upcoming coffee hour hosts for April 13, 2025: The Parish Council

 

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

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eighth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:11-18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb, and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus has lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, "Rabboni," which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, "Do not touch Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and she told them that He had said these things to her.

Eighth Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 20:11-18

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, Μαρία εἱστήκει πρὸς τὸ μνημεῖον κλαίουσα ἔξω· ὡς οὖν ἔκλαιε, παρέκυψεν εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ θεωρεῖ δύο ἀγγέλους ἐν λευκοῖς καθεζομένους, ἕνα πρὸς τῇ κεφαλῇ, καὶ ἕνα πρὸς τοῖς ποσίν, ὅπου ἔκειτο τὸ σῶμα τοῦ Ἰησοῦ, καὶ λέγουσιν αὐτῇ ἐκεῖνοι· Γύναι, τί κλαίεις; λέγει αὐτοῖς· Ὅτι ᾖραν τὸν Κύριόν μου, καὶ οὐκ οἶδα ποῦ ἔθηκαν αὐτόν· καὶ ταῦτα εἰποῦσα ἐστράφη εἰς τὰ ὀπίσω, καὶ θεωρεῖ τὸν Ἰησοῦν ἑστῶτα, καὶ οὐκ ᾒδει ὅτι Ἰησοῦς ἐστι. Λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Γύναι, τί κλαίεις; τίνα ζητεῖς; ἐκείνη δοκοῦσα ὅτι ὁ κηπουρὸς ἐστι, λέγει αὐτῷ· Κύριε, εἰ σὺ ἐβάστασας αὐτόν, εἰπέ μοι ποῦ αὐτὸν ἔθηκας, κᾀγὼ αὐτὸν ἀρῶ· λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Μαρία· στραφεῖσα ἐκείνη λέγει αὐτῷ· Ῥαββουνί· ὃ λέγεται Διδάσκαλε· λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ Ἰησοῦς, Μή μου ἃπτου· οὔπω γὰρ ἀναβέβηκα πρὸς τὸν πατέρα μου, πορεύου δὲ πρὸς τοὺς ἀδελφούς μου, καὶ εἰπὲ αὐτοῖς· Ἀναβαίνω πρὸς τὸν πατέρα μου καὶ πατέρα ὑμῶν, καὶ Θεόν μου καὶ Θεὸν ὑμῶν· ἔρχεται Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ ἀπαγγέλλουσα τοῖς μαθηταῖς ὅτι ἑώρακε τὸν Κύριον· καὶ ταῦτα εἶπεν αὐτῇ.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 4th Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Προκείμενον. Plagal 4th Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1.
Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 9:11-14.

Ἀδελφοί, Χριστὸς δὲ παραγενόμενος ἀρχιερεὺς τῶν μελλόντων ἀγαθῶν, διὰ τῆς μείζονος καὶ τελειοτέρας σκηνῆς, οὐ χειροποιήτου, τοῦτʼ ἔστιν, οὐ ταύτης τῆς κτίσεως, οὐδὲ διʼ αἵματος τράγων καὶ μόσχων, διὰ δὲ τοῦ ἰδίου αἵματος εἰσῆλθεν ἐφάπαξ εἰς τὰ ἅγια, αἰωνίαν λύτρωσιν εὑράμενος. Εἰ γὰρ τὸ αἷμα ταύρων καὶ τράγων, καὶ σποδὸς δαμάλεως ῥαντίζουσα τοὺς κεκοινωμένους, ἁγιάζει πρὸς τὴν τῆς σαρκὸς καθαρότητα, πόσῳ μᾶλλον τὸ αἷμα τοῦ Χριστοῦ, ὃς διὰ πνεύματος αἰωνίου ἑαυτὸν προσήνεγκεν ἄμωμον τῷ θεῷ, καθαριεῖ τὴν συνείδησιν ὑμῶν ἀπὸ νεκρῶν ἔργων, εἰς τὸ λατρεύειν θεῷ ζῶντι;


Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 10:32-45

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παραλαβάνει ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοὺς δώδεκα μαθητάς αὐτοῦ καὶ ἤρξατο αὐτοῖς λέγειν τὰ μέλλοντα αὐτῷ συμβαίνειν, ὅτι ἰδοὺ ἀναβαίνομεν εἰς ῾Ιεροσόλυμα καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδοθήσεται τοῖς ἀρχιερεῦσι καὶ γραμματεῦσι, καὶ κατακρινοῦσιν αὐτὸν θανάτῳ καὶ παραδώσουσιν αὐτὸν τοῖς ἔθνεσι, καὶ ἐμπαίξουσιν αὐτῷ καὶ μαστιγώσουσιν αὐτὸν καὶ ἐμπτύσουσιν αὐτῷ καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν, καὶ τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἀναστήσεται. Καὶ προσπορεύονται αὐτῷ ᾿Ιάκωβος καὶ ᾿Ιωάννης υἱοὶ Ζεβεδαίου λέγοντες· διδάσκαλε, θέλομεν ἵνα ὃ ἐὰν αἰτήσωμεν ποιήσῃς ἡμῖν. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· τί θέλετε ποιῆσαί με ὑμῖν; οἱ δὲ εἶπον αὐτῷ· δὸς ἡμῖν ἵνα εἷς ἐκ δεξιῶν σου καὶ εἷς ἐξ εὐωνύμων σου καθίσωμεν ἐν τῇ δόξῃ σου. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· οὐκ οἴδατε τί αἰτεῖσθε. δύνασθε πιεῖν τὸ ποτήριον ὃ ἐγὼ πίνω, καὶ τὸ βάπτισμα ὃ ἐγὼ βαπτίζομαι βαπτισθῆναι; οἱ δὲ εἶπον αὐτῷ· δυνάμεθα. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· τὸ μὲν ποτήριον ὃ ἐγὼ πίνω πίεσθε, καὶ τὸ βάπτισμα ὃ ἐγὼ βαπτίζομαι βαπτισθήσεσθε· τὸ δὲ καθίσαι ἐκ δεξιῶν μου καὶ ἐξ εὐωνύμων οὐκ ἔστιν ἐμὸν δοῦναι, ἀλλ᾿ οἷς ἡτοίμασται. Καὶ ἀκούσαντες οἱ δέκα ἤρξαντο ἀγανακτεῖν περὶ ᾿Ιακώβου καὶ ᾿Ιωάννου. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς προσκαλεσάμενος αὐτοὺς λέγει αὐτοῖς· οἴδατε ὅτι οἱ δοκοῦντες ἄρχειν τῶν ἐθνῶν κατακυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν καὶ οἱ μεγάλοι αὐτῶν κατεξουσιάζουσιν αὐτῶν· οὐχ οὕτω δὲ ἔσται ἐν ὑμῖν, ἀλλ᾿ ὃς ἐὰν θέλῃ γενέσθαι μέγας ἐν ὑμῖν, ἔσται ὑμῶν διάκονος, καὶ ὃς ἐὰν θέλῃ ὑμῶν γενέσθαι πρῶτος, ἔσται πάντων δοῦλος· καὶ γὰρ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου οὐκ ἦλθε διακονηθῆναι, ἀλλὰ διακονῆσαι, καὶ δοῦναι τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ λύτρον ἀντὶ πολλῶν.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 4th Mode

You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You.
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal 4th Mode

In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels.
Ἐν σοὶ Μῆτερ ἀκριβῶς διεσώθη τὸ κατ' εἰκόνα, λαβοῦσα γὰρ τὸν Σταυρόν, ἠκολούθησας τῷ Χριστῷ, καὶ πράττουσα ἐδίδασκες ὑπερορᾶν μὲν σαρκὸς παρέρχεται γάρ, ἐπιμελεῖσθαι δὲ ψυχῆς, πράγματος ἀθανάτου· διὸ καὶ μετὰ Ἀγγέλων συναγάλλεται Ὁσία Μαρία τὸ πνεῦμά σου.

Apolytikion of Saint Nicholas in the 1st Mode

An example of the faith and a life of humility, as a teacher of self-control you did inspire and lead your flock, and through the truthfulness of your deeds, were exalted by greatness through your humility, uplifting all, and by poverty gaining strength. Father and hierarch Saint Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, that our souls may be saved.

Κανόνα πίστεως καί εικόνα πραότητος, εγκρατείας Διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξέ σε τή ποίμνη σου, η τών πραγμάτων αλήθεια, διά τούτο εκτήσω τή ταπεινώσει τά υψηλά, τή πτωχεία τά πλούσια, Πάτερ Ιεράρχα Νικόλαε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.
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Stewardship and Donations

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 2025

Stewardship 2025 as of April 3, 2025

Goal: $605,000 (Approved 2025 Budget)
Pledged: $306,011
Pledges Paid: $175,381
Average Pledge: $1,210
Outstanding unpaid commitments: $130,630
Number of Stewards Pledging: 253

Stewardship 2024 on April 4, 2024 for comparison purposes:

Goal: $491,000 (Approved 2024 Budget with tentative stretch goal of $500,000)
Pledged: $297,681
Pledges Paid: $172,121
Average Pledge: $1,235
Outstanding unpaid commitments: $125,560
Number of Stewards Pledging: 241

Please continue to keep our Saint Nicholas Church in your thoughts and prayers throughout 2025. 

Dedicate yourself to Christ and His mission here at Saint Nicholas.  Look for opportunities to volunteer your time and talents, and pay toward your 2025 commitment pledge. 

Not a Steward of Saint Nicholas?  Please prayerfully consider becoming a Steward by completing the 2025 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:  https://www.saintnicholas.org/donate#stewardship

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

SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION (EXOMOLOGISIS)

Appointments for the Sacrament of Confession are available with either Fr. James or Fr. Nebojsa from Monday, April 7th through Friday, April 11th in typically 30 minute increments before or after services during that week. 

For access to specific time slots and to schedule an appointment please contact the church office at 408-246-2770.  


HAND DECORATED EASTER CANDLES – LAMBATHES - AVAILABLE NOW

Beautiful handmade designs available for you to celebrate Anastasi at only $25. All proceeds benefit our church.  Please place your order with Sofia Kotsiri at [email protected]. Get the best gift for your loved ones this Easter!  More designs coming!

Payments can be made directly to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church by clicking on the “DONATE” button on the Saint Nicholas website: https://saintnicholas.org/donate. Please type “EASTER CANDLES” in the comments field.

If you prefer to pay by check, please make it payable to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. In the check memo field, please write “Easter Candles”.  See the photos in the Special Events section of this e-bulletin or click on the links below:

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1V5LhGzTLfBI2MQvj0yUaAABGark-IdXD

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1IcQM_xkZubpJXRzkkjdFRoroMl6dwwfo

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1gNyiVA0K9i_tEJ_91Y55L_f6F-zLJsxC


ST. NICHOLAS LUMINARIES

Saint Nicholas will have our annual Anastasi Luminaries.  The Luminaries will be placed and lit at dusk on Holy Saturday evening and remain illuminated throughout the Anastasi Service, creating a path of loving memory of those who have left us, and for hope for those living whom we wish to give strength and love. 

An invitation is extended to all to participate by providing the names and contributions either online (see below), by email at [email protected]  or by phone at 408-246-2770.  

To place your request online, please click on the link: https://www.saintnicholas.org/donate and include your name, contact phone number, the number of luminaries AND the names of loved ones you would like to honor - both living and/or deceased in the "Additional Comments" section.  Include the words 'Anastasis Luminaries' in the comments field as well.  

Suggested donation $10 per luminary.  Please note all contributions will benefit Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. 

Please also reference the flyer in the Special Events section of this e-bulletin.


PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Please save the date to attend our Parish Assembly in the Small Hall following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, April 27th.  The agenda and supplemental documents will be forthcoming.


ORTHODOXY 101: PRELUDE TO PASCHA - CHRIST IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

Our spring semester of Orthodoxy 101 will be a journey looking at Old Testament prophesies, alliterations, precursors, and foreshadowing of the passion and resurrection of Christ. 

Join Fr. Nebojsa Pantic via Zoom on Mondays in February, and HYBRID on Mondays during Great Lent, and following Pascha.  

During Lent the class will be followed by Great Compline at 7pm.  After Pascha, the class will continue as a Hybrid class.  We will go until the end of the Sunday School year.

The next class will be Monday, April 7th at 6:00pm to 7pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7084362224 

For more information please contact [email protected] 


2025 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

ALL SERVICES ARE IN PERSON AND LIVESTREAMED AT: 

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

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

•THERE WILL BE ONE HOLY FRIDAY EVENING AND HOLY SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE IN THE CHURCH•

WE WILL HAVE A LARGE SCREEN SETUP IN OUR SMALL HALL TO ACCOMMODATE THE FAITHFUL ONCE THE CHURCH IS FULL AND KEEP THE VIGIL TOGETHER

Saturday, April 12 — Saturday of Lazarus
8:30 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Sunday, April 13 — Palm Sunday
8:15 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (followed by Palm Sunday Lunch)
7:00 p.m. Bridegroom Service (Nymphios)

Monday, April 14 — Holy Monday
9:30 a.m. Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy
7:00 p.m. Bridegroom Service (Nymphios)

Tuesday, April 15 — Holy Tuesday
9:30 a.m. Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy
7:00 p.m. Bridegroom Service (Nymphios)

Wednesday, April 16 — Holy Wednesday
9:30 a.m. Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy
3:00 p.m. Holy Unction Service (Euchaileon)
7:00 p.m. Orthros of Holy Thursday (Washing of the Feet) + Anointing

Thursday, April 17 — Holy Thursday
9:30 a.m. Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil (Institution of the Eucharist)
6:30 p.m.  Orthros of Holy Friday (Passion Service - 12 Gospels)

Friday, April 18 — Holy and Great Friday
9:00 a.m. Royal Hours of Pascha
10:30 a.m. Holy Friday Youth Retreat
2:30 p.m. Apokathilosis (Unnailing from the Cross)
7:00 p.m. Lamentations Orthros

Saturday, April 19 — Holy Saturday
9:30 a.m. Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil (Proti-Anastasi)
11:00 p.m. Canon of Pascha
12:00 a.m. Procession followed by Orthros & Divine Liturgy

Sunday, April 20 — HOLY PASCHA
11:00 a.m. Agape Vespers


AGAPE SERVICE GOSPEL READERS

At the Agape Vespers, celebrated the Sunday of Pascha morning at 11:00am, we will have the Gospel reading in many different languages. This is the only case within the year that lay-people, men and women of all ages, are allowed to read the Gospel reading in the church.  If you are able to read the Gospel reading in any other language, besides English and Greek, such as Latin, French, German, or Spanish, please contact Fr. James at the church office at 408-246-2770 or email [email protected].  First come first served.  We need to know ahead of time who is reading for the Agape Service, so we can prepare the order of the Gospel readings and the position for each of the readers in the church. 


ALL GRADUATING SENIORS - HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR TRADE SCHOOL

Graduation is an important event for you and your child, and it is equally important to us.   We want to honor and congratulate the Class of 2025 by recognizing them in the June Canon of Faith.   Please submit the following information by Thursday, May 15th:

1. Student’s name.
2. Parents'/guardian names.
3. Student’s high school/college/trade school name of which graduating from.
4. Name of college or university student planning to attend.
5. Desired or actual major.
6. If a college degree was earned, please add if a BS, BA, Masters, or PhD
7. Phone number in case we have questions

8. For high school graduates only: please inlcude 2 photos: a baby photo and a recent photo for the collage in the Canon.

Deadline: Thursday, May 15th.  All content needs to be submitted to [email protected]If you have any questions, please call the church office at 408-246-2770


CHURCH OFFICE

Please note that the office will have limited hours from Monday, April 7th to Friday, April 11th.  For an appointment, please call 408-246-2770.

However, if you have a pastoral emergency and you need to reach a priest, please call 408-246-2781.


MEMORIALS

Please note that there are no memorials from the Saturday of Lazarus up to and including the Sunday of Thomas.


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Upcoming Events

ST. ANNA PHILOPTOCHOS LENTEN RETREAT TOMORROW!

Saint Anna Philoptochos Society of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church invites you to a Lenten Retreat: Studying Life in the Tomb: our lives today and our spiritual inheritance.

Special guest speaker: Father James Kumarelas Proistamenos, Saint Nicholas Church

Please join us in the Small Hall on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 10:30am - coffee & snacks;  10:45-11am General Meeting;  11:00am- 12:00pm Speaker: Father James;  12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch; 12:45-1:00pm questions & answers.

Please RSVP to Laurie at 408-823-0111 or [email protected].


PALM SUNDAY LUNCH - RSVP BY APRIL 6TH

With much joy, the Saint Nicholas Parish Council invites you to a Palm Sunday Luncheon in the Community Center with a traditional fish meal (fish, salad, orzo, vegetables, bread, dessert, coffee, water, and wine) following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, April 13th.  Adults $25, Kids $10 (a table of 8 for $140).  Children's menu: Pasta or fish.

Tickets will be available during coffee hour. Please rsvp by March 30th.  

RSVP Link:   https://forms.gle/gh7DAXgYZSkB3XX56

For any questions or to rsvp, please contact: Vicki Ryan 408-858-4774 or [email protected].


GOLDEN YEARS MEETING

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 8th at 11:30am in the Small Hall.   Please contact Christina Kouvaris at 408-306-8007 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.


WEDNESDAY PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY AND POTLUCK AT ST. BASIL

After the Presanctified Liturgy on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30pm at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, San Jose, we'll be gathering for a lenten potluck and spiritual talk.   

This event is open to everyone—don't miss out on this opportunity for an evening of delicious food, engaging fellowship, and learning about our faith.  Please bring a lenten dish to share.  We'd love to see you there! 

Special note: we will be celebrating Presanctified Liturgy and Potluck on alternating Wednesdays with St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church.


ST. NICHOLAS LENTEN POTLUCK AND PALM FOLDING

Please come! We need to make 1000 palm crosses!

All St. Nicholas families and community welcome! Join Presbytera Vasso and Presbytera Stephanie as we come together with love, gratitude, and faith to make 1000 palm crosses for our Palm Sunday Services. 

Date: Friday, April 11th

Time:  6:00 PM

Location:  Small Hall

Please bring a Lenten dish to share! Drinks, coffee, and Lenten desserts will be provided.


HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT - PRE-K TO 12TH GRADE - APRIL 18TH - REGISTER NOW!

We cordially invite all children to join us for this year's Holy Friday Retreat on Friday, April 18th, from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Saint Nicholas Church.

This year's theme, "The Light of Christ Illumines All," promises to inspire and uplift as we guide our children, from Pre-K to 12th grade, through a meaningful day of faith, fellowship, and reflection.

If your child(ren) will be attending, please register them using the link below so we can plan for age-appropriate lessons, activities, and Lenten meals.

We look forward to sharing this special experience with your children as we embrace the light of Christ in our lives.

Registration link here: https://forms.gle/X4on9tvrtXhxmAS89


ATTENTION GRADES 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH - MYRRH BEARERS FOR HOLY FRIDAY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Dear Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade,

We are delighted to invite all young girls (grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th) to participate in our Holy Friday night services as Myrrh Bearers. The Myrrh Bearers hold a significant place in the Greek Orthodox faith, exemplifying unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ and being among the first to witness His Resurrection.

To prepare for this special role, we will host a unique Sunday School lesson on April 6th, following Holy Communion. This session, led by Eva Vathis and Laurie Sahines, will delve into the significance of the Myrrh Bearers and their inspiring contributions to our faith.

If your daughter(s) would like to participate, please respond to the email below indicating their first and last name. Holy Friday will be observed on April 18th, and we will be sure to share more details about attire and service times as the date approaches.

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and encouraging your daughters to engage in this meaningful tradition.

Email here:  [email protected]


ST. NICHOLAS BASKETBALL - HS BOYS CONTINUE TO ROLL; FOUR GAMES IN SAN JOSE THIS SUNDAY!

The boys HS team continues to roll with a comfortable with in Belmont.  A big weekend as four of our teams play at home this Sunday.  Come and support them in the Community Center beginning at 2pm.  No games Palm Sunday or Pascha.

This week is April 6th

Girls Elementary Last week:  bye  This week: vs Ascension, @ San Jose, 2pm    Next week: Palm Sunday

Girls Middle School Last week:  bye  This week: vs Ascension, @ San Jose, 3pm    Next week: Palm Sunday

Boys Elementary Last week: game cancelled; thank you to all who travelled to Oakland for what became a scrimmage

This weekvs Ascension1 @ San Jose, 4pm   Next week: Palm Sunday

Boys Middle School Last week: bye     This week: vs. Holy Cross @ Belmont, 3pm   Next week: Palm Sunday

Boys High School Last weekSt. Nick 55 – Holy Cross 24; Boys keep rolling with just one loss on the season

This week: vs St. Gregory2 @ San Jose, 5pm Next week: Palm Sunday

*Games subject to change.  Official practice and game schedule will be kept up-to-date on the TeamSnap app.  Parents/Players, make sure you are inputting your game availability into the TeamSnap app.

Adult Open Gym continues on Wednesdays from 7:30-9pm and Saturday mornings 10am-12pm.  There is an annual fee of $175 to participate, liability waiver required.  Register for Adult Open Gym here https://www.saintnicholas.org/basketball to get added to the WhatsApp group and participate.


KENTIMA (NEEDLECRAFT) MINISTRY! - LAST MEETNG

Join the Kentima Ministry on Sunday, April 6th as we meet during coffee hour in the Senior Room to build new skills and fellowship.  We began last year with embroidery basics and will continue building new skills with cross stitch as the focus this season.  We will start about 10 minutes into coffee hour, grab yourself a snack and head over!  All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Basic supplies will be provided.

Our schedule this season will be Sundays, March 9th, 16th, & 23rd and Sunday, April 6th.  If you have needlecraft expertise you are willing to share or supplies you’d like to donate, please reach out Meredith Panayotopoulos at 408-849-9552.


DOLMADES FOR THE FESTIVAL - SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH - NEED HELP!

Please come help assemble Dolmades for the festival on Saturday, April 26th beginning at 9:00am in the Community Center.  Come and join in the fellowship and fun of baking for the festival!  We are grateful for any amount of time you can give.  For more information, please call Nick Tsolis at 408-921-4029.  Thank you!!


KOURAMBIETHES FOR FESTIVAL - TUESDAY, MAY 6TH - COME HELP

So many of you have donated your time in helping with festival cooking and we could NOT do it without your help.  

Coming up on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 we will be baking kourambiethes.   Hoping to get your helping hands to assist in this wonderful endeavour!  We will begin at 9:00am in the Community Center. 

Lunch and breakfast snacks will be provided!  Any questions or concerns please let us know: 408-823-0111/[email protected].  Thank you!

Laurie Sahines and Maria Matheou


COMEDY AND OPA! NIGHT

Join us in an entertaining night with a well-known live standup comedian, Angelo Tsarouchas, on Friday, May 2nd in the Community Center.  Doors open at 7:00pm and show starts at 8:30am.  There will be tasty appetizers, no host bar, and music and dancing to DJ Alex Vital Sounds following the show.

Buy tickets, $85 per person, using the link below or using the flyer QR-code in the Special Events section in this e-bulletin.  Tickets also available at coffee hour on Sundays.  

For tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-and-opa-night-featuring-angelo-tsarouchas-tickets-1259181789629?aff=oddtdtcreator

All proceeds benefit our AHEPA and DOP Chapters and St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. A portion also supports the National AHEPA Project "Journey to Greece". 

The AHEPA Journey to Greece program, a cultural immersion initiative, supports and enables high school seniors and college undergraduates to earn up to six college course credits.  Originally initiated in 1968, the program transported a youthful generation of Greek American youths to explore their ancestral culture and land.  It was revitalized in 2006 in collaboration with Webster University.

Since its establishment, AHEPA, the largest and oldest Greek American Organization in the U.S., has consistently dedicated itself to advancing education for the upcoming generations. 

For questions, contact Jacqui Argyres at [email protected]  or Vassilis Zarifis at [email protected].


LENT, HOLY WEEK, AND PASCHA NEEDS

Please consider contributing a special donation towards Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha as well as a Wish List item for our Community Center, to offset church expenses, by selecting to sponsor towards an item from the list below.  Please make your checks payable to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and put the item name in the memo or comments section. Any amount is appreciated!  To give online, click here:  https://www.saintnicholas.org/donate.  Thank you and Kali Sarakosti!

Item  Amount
Candle Cups (0% sponsored)  $1100
Candles - Holy Fri and Sat Night (0% sponsored)  $1350
Candles for Epitaphio (100% sponsored)  $750
Candles for Lent Services (0% sponsored)  $550
Charcoal (100% sponsored)  $250
Communion Wine (100% sponsored)  $500
Flowers for Epitafios (7% sponsored) $2400
Flowers for Icons, Cross, Lent (41% sponsored)  $900
Flowers for Icons,Holy Wk,Resurr. (15% sponsored)  $1300
Incense (Livani) (100% sponsored)  $500
Needed Other Flowers for Church (0% sponsored)  $1000
Olive Oil - Holy Unction (100% sponsored)  $300
Olive Oil for Vigil Lamps (0% sponsored)  $800
Palms (0% sponsored)  $650
Sheet for Receiving Body of Christ (100% sponsored)  $150
Rose Water (100% sponsored)  $100
Stefani Wreath-Holy Thurs (100% sponsored)   $300
   
   
   

 


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Special Events

    Palm Sunday Lunch - St. Nicholas - Sunday, April 13th

    Palm Sunday Lunch - St. Nicholas - Sunday, April 13th

    With much joy, the Saint Nicholas Parish Council invites you to a Palm Sunday Luncheon in the Community Center with a traditional fish meal (fish, salad, orzo, vegetables, bread, dessert, coffee, water, and wine) following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, April 13th. Adults $25, Kids $10 (a table of 8 for $140). Children's menu: Pasta or fish. Tickets will be available during coffee hour. Please rsvp by April 6th at: RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/gh7DAXgYZSkB3XX56 For questions, please contact Vicki Ryan 408-858-4774 or [email protected]. Thank you!


    St. Nicholas Lenten Potluck and Palm Folding - Fri, Apr 11th

    St. Nicholas Lenten Potluck and Palm Folding - Fri, Apr 11th

    All St. Nicholas families and community welcome!  Join Presbytera Vasso and Presbytera Stephanie as we come together with love, gratitude, and faith to make 1000 palm crosses for our Palm Sunday Services. Date: Friday, April 11th Time: 6:00 PM Location: Small Hall Please bring a Lenten dish to share! Drinks, coffee, and Lenten desserts will be provided.


    Hand Decorated Easter Candles for Anastasi - St. Nicholas

    Hand Decorated Easter Candles for Anastasi - St. Nicholas

    Beautiful handmade designs available for you to celebrate Anastasi at only $25. All proceeds benefit our church. Please place your order with Sofia Kotsiri at [email protected]. Get the best gift for your loved ones this Easter! Payments can be made directly to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church by clicking on the “DONATE” button on the Saint Nicholas website: https://saintnicholas.org/donate. Please type “EASTER CANDLES” in the comments field. If you prefer to pay by check, please make it payable to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. In the check memo field, please write “Easter Candles”. More designs coming!


    St. Nicholas Luminaries - Order Yours Today!

    St. Nicholas Luminaries - Order Yours Today!

    To place your request online, please click on the link: https://www.saintnicholas.org/donate and include your name, contact phone number, the number of luminaries AND the names of loved ones you would like to honor - both living and/or deceased in the "Additional Comments" section. Include the words 'Anastasis Luminaries' in the comments field as well. Suggested donation $10 per luminary. All proceeds benefit St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.


    Holy Friday Youth Retreat - Saint Nicholas - Friday, April 18th - Register Now

    Holy Friday Youth Retreat - Saint Nicholas - Friday, April 18th - Register Now

    We cordially invite all children to join us for this year's Holy Friday Retreat on Friday, April 18th, from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Saint Nicholas Church. This year's theme, "The Light of Christ Illumines All," promises to inspire and uplift as we guide our children, from Pre-K to 12th grade, through a meaningful day of faith, fellowship, and reflection. If your child(ren) will be attending, please register them using the link below so we can plan for age-appropriate lessons, activities, and Lenten meals. We look forward to sharing this special experience with your children as we embrace the light of Christ in our lives. Registration link here: https://forms.gle/X4on9tvrtXhxmAS89


    Attention Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th - Myrrh Bearers for Holy Friday - Volunteers Needed

    Attention Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th - Myrrh Bearers for Holy Friday - Volunteers Needed

    See the attached flyer.


    Presanticified Liturgies and Speaker Series - Wed., April 9th - St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church

    Presanticified Liturgies and Speaker Series - Wed., April 9th - St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church

    St. Nicholas and St. Basil will share in hosting Great Lent 2025 Presanctified Liturgies followed by Lenten potluck suppers with spiritual talks on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm. See the attached flyer.


    Comedy and Opa! Night - St. Nicholas - Friday, May 2nd

    Comedy and Opa! Night - St. Nicholas - Friday, May 2nd

    Join us in an entertaining night with a well known live standup comedian, heavy appetizers, and Greek DJ music and dancing! Benefits our AHEPA and DOP Chapters, and St. Nicholas Church. A portion supports the National AHEPA Project "Journey to Greece". Since its establishment, AHEPA, the largest and oldest Greek American Organization in the U.S., has consistently dedicated itself to advancing education for the upcoming generations. The AHEPA Journey to Greece program, a cultural immersion initiative, supports and enables high school seniors and college undergraduates to earn up to six college course credits. Originally initiated in 1968, the program transported a youthful generation of Greek American youths to explore their ancestral culture and land. It was revitalized in 2006 in collaboration with Webster University. Buy tickets using the flyer QR-code or at coffee hours on Sundays.


    Kentima Ministry - St. Nicholas

    Kentima Ministry - St. Nicholas

    Join the Kentima Ministry next Sunday as we meet during coffee hour in the Senior Room to build new skills and fellowship. We began last year with embroidery basics and will continue building new skills with cross stitch as the focus this season. We will start about 10 minutes into coffee hour, grab yourself a snack and head over! All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Basic supplies will be provided. Our schedule this season will be Sundays, March 9th, 16th, & 23rd and Sunday, April 6th. If you have needlecraft expertise you are willing to share or supplies you’d like to donate, please reach out Meredith Panayotopoulos at 408-849-9552.


    Holy Cross Belmont Fashion Show, Sat., May 3rd - Belmont

    Holy Cross Belmont Fashion Show, Sat., May 3rd - Belmont

    Holy Cross Belmont Fashion Show, Sat., May 3. Fun, friends, and fashions await you at "Mediterranean Chic," the Holy Cross Philoptochos Fashion Show and Luncheon, on Sat., May 3, 11:30 AM, at Holy Cross Church, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, in Belmont. Online reservations: https://goholycross.org/events/fashion/. Or contact Nina Azar, 650-863-7780 or [email protected].


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Education and Scholarships

2025 ST. NICHOLAS AND PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIPS

It is with pleasure that we announce the scholarship applications for both St. Nicholas Sunday School and St. Anna Philoptochos are available in the Sunday School office as well as the Church Office.  The cutoff date for both scholarships is Friday, May 2nd no later than 5:00pm.

Qualifications are listed on both applications, and recipients will be announced on Sunday, May 18, 2025 following the Divine Liturgy.

Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Laurie Sahines at 408-823-0111 or via email:  [email protected].


SUNDAY SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATES

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.

April

6 - Sunday School
11 - FRIDAY: PALM MAKING CROSSES AND POTLUCK
13- Sunday School and Palm Sunday
18 - FRIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY RETREAT 10:30AM - 2:30PM
20- No Sunday School - Pascha
27- Family Divine Liturgy - No Sunday School

May
4 - Sunday School
11 - Sunday School and Mother's Day
18 - Sunday School - Graduation


CROSSROAD 2025 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and invites them to connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition in a deep and meaningful way. There are four CrossRoad sessions to choose from. Apply early to secure your preferred location – Boston, New York, or Southern California. Session details: today at www.CrossRoadInstitute.org.  


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 - APRIL 2025

Please read the Canon of Faith for April 2025 using the online link viewing:     

https://indd.adobe.com/view/88a9a030-df91-4a80-8fa7-b5f1fd3e841c


FLAG RAISING EVENT

The annual Flag Raising at the San Jose City Hall Plaza facilitated by AHEPA Silicon Valley Chapter 251 and Daughters of Penelope Daphne #29, and hosted by Councilmember Pam Foley received several national press releases including from the the Hellenic News of America and the National Herald. Here are the links:

The Orthodox Observer

 https://www.goarch.org/-/san-jose-commemorates-greek-independence-with-flag-raising-ceremony

The National Herald:

https://www.thenationalherald.com/san-jose-commemorates-greek-independence-with-flag-raising-ceremony/#:~:text=San%20Jose%20Commemorates%20Greek%20Independence%20with%20Flag%2DRaising%20Ceremony,-March%2029%2C%202025&text=SAN%20JOSE%2C%20CA%20%E2%80%93%20The%20City,204th%20anniversary%20of%20Greece's%20independence.

 Hellenic News of America:

Greek Flag Raising Event at San Jose City Hall Plaza, Friday, March 21st

The Orthodox Times

San Jose commemorates Greek Independence with flag raising ceremony (PHOTOS)


FESTIVAL - SOCIAL MEDIA

Online engagement plays a key part in helping the San Jose Greek Festival be successful.  Please follow our social media accounts on any platforms you are active on and always like, share, and comment on the posts made. It is the easiest way to help people learn about the Festival and make it successful. 

Tiktokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sjgreekfestival

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sjgreekfestival/

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SJGREEKFESTIVAL

Invite all your local friends and family to attend the San Jose Greek Festival on our official Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1348067079885866 

The San Jose Greek Festival is also on Yelp!: https://www.yelp.com/biz/san-jose-greek-festival-san-jose 

It only takes seconds of your time to like, comment on, or share a post made by the San Jose Greek Festival. Please consider doing so the next time you see a post on any of our accounts! 


METROPOLIS SUMMER CAMP 2025

**St. Nicholas is trying to get a group together to attend Session 3**

This July, the Metropolis invites youth ages 8-18 to join us for the Metropolis Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA. This exciting experience offers a chance to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and deepen your faith. Online camper registration opens on February 1, and spots will fill up quickly!

METROPOLIS SUMMER CAMP WEBSITE: https://gosfyouth.org/summer-camp

2025 SUMMER CAMP DATES

Session 1: July 6 - 12

Session 2: July 13 - 19

Session 3: July 20 - 26


ADULT OPEN GYM BASKETBALL

Adult Open Gym Basketball is every Wednesday at 7:30pm and some Saturday mornings from 10am to 12 noon 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 for practice times.  On 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. 


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


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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/   

Friday, April 4
7:00pm - Akathist Hymn

Sunday, April 6 - Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
8:15am - Orthros
9:30am - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great

Monday, April 7
7:00pm - Great Compline

Wednesday, April 9
6:30pm - Presanctified Liturgy at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, potluck & speaker follows

Friday, April 11
9:30am - Presanctified Liturgy

Saturday, April 12 - Lazarus Saturday
8:30am - Orthros
9:30am - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Sunday, April 13 - Palm Sunday
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

April 06

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.


April 06

Eutychius, Patriarch of Constantinople

Born in Theia Kome of Phrygia, Eutychius was the son of illustrious parents, from whom he received a pious upbringing. He studied in Constantinople, and became a monk in a certain monastery of Amasia. In 552 he was chosen Patriarch of New Rome, but was exiled in 565 as a result of the machinations of the Origenists. In 577 he was restored to his throne and reposed on April 6, 582.


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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

Before He humbled Himself, only the angels knew him. After He humbled Himself, all human nature knew Him. You see how His humbling of Himself did not make Him have less but produced countless benefits, countless deeds of virtue, and made His glory shine forth with greater brightness? God wants for nothing and has need of nothing. Yet, when He humbled Himself, He produced such great good, increased His household, and extended His kingdom. Why, then, are you afraid that you will become less if you humble yourself?
St. John Chrysostom
On the Incomprehensible Nature of God. 8.46-47. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: Mark. Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 143.

But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

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