Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-04-13
Bulletin Contents
Special Services
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Stewardship and Donations
Special Announcements
Upcoming Events
Special Events
Education and Scholarships
Ministries and Organizations
Schedule of Services
Saints and Feasts
Kontakion of the Fallen Asleep
Wisdom of the Fathers
Liturgical Calendar

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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

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. James Kumarelas


[email protected]

Assistant Priest: Rev. Fr. Nebojsa Pantic


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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

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

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Palm Sunday
The Reading is from Matthew 21:1-11; 15-17

At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If any one says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them,' and he will send them immediately." This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,

"Tell the daughter of Zion,
Behold, your king is coming to you,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey."

The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their garments on them, and he sat thereon. Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, "Who is this?" And the crowds said, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee." But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" they were indignant; and they said to him, "Do you hear what they are saying?" And Jesus said to them, "Yes; have you never read,

'Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings,
you have brought perfect praise'?"

And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany and lodged there.

Palm Sunday
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 21:1-11, 15-17

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ὅτε ἤγγισαν εἰς ῾Ιεροσόλυμα καὶ ἦλθον εἰς Βηθσφαγῆ πρὸς τὸ ὄρος τῶν ἐλαιῶν, τότε ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἀπέστειλε δύο μαθητὰςλέγων αὐτοῖς· πορεύθητε εἰς τὴν κώμην τὴν ἀπέναντι ὑμῶν, καὶ εὐθέως εὑρήσετε ὄνον δεδεμένην καὶ πῶλον μετ᾿ αὐτῆς· λύσαντες ἀγάγετέ μοι. καὶ ἐάν τις ὑμῖν εἴπῃ τι, ἐρεῖτε ὅτι ὁ Κύριος αὐτῶν χρείαν ἔχει· εὐθέως δὲ ἀποστέλλει αὐτούς. τοῦτο δὲ ὅλον γέγονεν ἵνα πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος· εἴπατε τῇ θυγατρὶ Σιών, ἰδοὺ ὁ βασιλεύς σου ἔρχεταί σοιπραῢς καὶ ἐπιβεβηκὼς ἐπὶ ὄνονκαὶ πῶλον υἱὸν ὑποζυγίου. πορευθέντες δὲ οἱ μαθηταὶ καὶ ποιήσαντες καθὼς προσέταξεν αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς, ἤγαγον τὴν ὄνον καὶ τὸν πῶλον, καὶ ἐπέθηκαν ἐπάνω αὐτῶν τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτῶν, καὶ ἐπεκάθισεν ἐπάνω αὐτῶν. ὁ δὲ πλεῖστος ὄχλος ἔστρωσαν ἑαυτῶν τὰ ἱμάτια ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ, ἄλλοι δὲ ἔκοπτον κλάδους ἀπὸ τῶν δένδρων καὶ ἐστρώννυον ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ. οἱ δὲ ὄχλοι οἱ προάγοντες καὶ οἱ ἀκολουθοῦντες ἔκραζον λέγοντες· ὡσαννὰ τῷ υἱῷ Δαυΐδ· εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου· ὡσαννὰ ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις. καὶ εἰσελθόντος αὐτοῦ εἰς ῾Ιεροσόλυμα ἐσείσθη πᾶσα ἡ πόλις λέγουσα· τίς ἐστιν οὗτος; οἱ δὲ ὄχλοι ἔλεγον· οὗτός ἔστιν ᾿Ιησοῦς ὁ προφήτης ὁ ἀπὸ Ναζαρὲτ τῆς Γαλιλαίας. ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ γραμματεῖς τὰ θαυμάσια ἃ ἐποίησε καὶ τοὺς παῖδας κράζοντας ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ καὶ λέγοντας, ὡσαννὰ τῷ υἱῷ Δαυΐδ, ἠγανάκτησανκαὶ εἶπον αὐτῷ· ἀκούεις τί οὗτοι λέγουσιν; ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς λέγει αὐτοῖς· ναί· οὐδέποτε ἀνέγνωτε ὅτι ἐκ στόματος νηπίων καὶ θηλαζόντων κατηρτίσω αἶνον; καὶ καταλιπὼν αὐτοὺς ἐξῆλθεν ἔξω τῆς πόλεως εἰς Βηθανίαν καὶ ηὐλίσθη ἐκεῖ.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Mode. Psalm 117.26,1.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9.

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.

Προκείμενον. 4th Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 117.26,1.
Εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου.
Στίχ. Στίχ. Ἐξομολογεῖσθε τῷ Κυρίῳ ὅτι ἀγαθὸς, ὅτι εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Φιλιππησίους 4:4-9.

Ἀδελφοί, χαίρετε ἐν κυρίῳ πάντοτε· πάλιν ἐρῶ, χαίρετε. Τὸ ἐπιεικὲς ὑμῶν γνωσθήτω πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις. Ὁ κύριος ἐγγύς. Μηδὲν μεριμνᾶτε, ἀλλʼ ἐν παντὶ τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ δεήσει μετὰ εὐχαριστίας τὰ αἰτήματα ὑμῶν γνωριζέσθω πρὸς τὸν θεόν. Καὶ ἡ εἰρήνη τοῦ θεοῦ ἡ ὑπερέχουσα πάντα νοῦν, φρουρήσει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν καὶ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. Τὸ λοιπόν, ἀδελφοί, ὅσα ἐστὶν ἀληθῆ, ὅσα σεμνά, ὅσα δίκαια, ὅσα ἁγνά, ὅσα προσφιλῆ, ὅσα εὔφημα, εἴ τις ἀρετὴ καὶ εἴ τις ἔπαινος, ταῦτα λογίζεσθε. Ἃ καὶ ἐμάθετε καὶ παρελάβετε καὶ ἠκούσατε καὶ εἴδετε ἐν ἐμοί, ταῦτα πράσσετε· καὶ ὁ θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης ἔσται μεθʼ ὑμῶν.

Gospel Reading

Palm Sunday
The Reading is from John 12:1-18

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazaros was one of those at table with him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, "Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of my burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me."

When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazaros, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazaros also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.

The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" And Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it; as it is written, "Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!" His disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of him and had been done to him. The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazaros out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign.

Palm Sunday
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 12:1-18

Πρὸ ἓξ ἡμερῶν τοῦ πάσχα ἦλθεν Ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἰς Βηθανίαν, ὅπου ἦν Λάζαρος ὁ τεθνηκώς, ὃν ἤγειρεν ἐκ νεκρῶν. ἐποίησαν οὖν αὐτῷ δεῖπνον ἐκεῖ, καὶ ἡ Μάρθα διηκόνει· ὁ δὲ Λάζαρος εἷς ἦν τῶν ἀνακειμένων σὺν αὐτῷ. ἡ οὖν Μαρία, λαβοῦσα λίτραν μύρου νάρδου πιστικῆς πολυτίμου, ἤλειψε τοὺς πόδας τοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦ καὶ ἐξέμαξε ταῖς θριξὶν αὐτῆς τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ· ἡ δὲ οἰκία ἐπληρώθη ἐκ τῆς ὀσμῆς τοῦ μύρου. λέγει οὖν εἷς ἐκ τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ, ᾿Ιούδας Σίμωνος ᾿Ισκαριώτης, ὁ μέλλων αὐτὸν παραδιδόναι· διατί τοῦτο τὸ μύρον οὐκ ἐπράθη τριακοσίων δηναρίων καὶ ἐδόθη πτωχοῖς; εἶπε δὲ τοῦτο οὐχ ὅτι περὶ τῶν πτωχῶν ἔμελεν αὐτῷ, ἀλλ᾽ ὅτι κλέπτης ἦν, καὶ τὸ γλωσσόκομον εἶχε καὶ τὰ βαλλόμενα ἐβάσταζεν. εἶπεν οὖν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· ἄφες αὐτήν, εἰς τὴν ἡμέραν τοῦ ἐνταφιασμοῦ μου τετήρηκεν αὐτό. τοὺς πτωχοὺς γὰρ πάντοτε ἔχετε μεθ᾽ ἑαυτῶν, ἐμὲ δὲ οὐ πάντοτε ἔχετε.

῎Εγνω οὖν ὄχλος πολὺς ἐκ τῶν ᾿Ιουδαίων ὅτι ἐκεῖ ἐστι, καὶ ἦλθον οὐ διὰ τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν μόνον, ἀλλ᾽ ἵνα καὶ τὸν Λάζαρον ἴδωσιν ὃν ἤγειρεν ἐκ νεκρῶν. ἐβουλεύσαντο δὲ οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς ἵνα καὶ τὸν Λάζαρον ἀποκτείνωσιν, ὅτι πολλοὶ δι᾽ αὐτὸν ὑπῆγον τῶν ᾿Ιουδαίων καὶ ἐπίστευον εἰς τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν.

Τῇ ἐπαύριον ὄχλος πολὺς ὁ ἐλθὼν εἰς τὴν ἑορτήν, ἀκούσαντες ὅτι ἔρχεται ᾿Ιησοῦς εἰς ῾Ιεροσόλυμα, ἔλαβον τὰ βαΐα τῶν φοινίκων καὶ ἐξῆλθον εἰς ὑπάντησιν αὐτῷ, καὶ ἔκραζον· ὡσαννά, εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου, ὁ βασιλεὺς τοῦ ᾿Ισραήλ. εὑρὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ὀνάριον ἐκάθισεν ἐπ᾽ αὐτό, καθώς ἐστι γεγραμμένον· μὴ φοβοῦ, θύγατερ Σιών· ἰδοὺ ὁ βασιλεύς σου ἔρχεται καθήμενος ἐπὶ πῶλον ὄνου.

Ταῦτα δὲ οὐκ ἔγνωσαν οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ τὸ πρῶτον, ἀλλ᾽ ὅτε ἐδοξάσθη ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς, τότε ἐμνήσθησαν ὅτι ταῦτα ἦν ἐπ᾽ αὐτῷ γεγραμμένα, καὶ ταῦτα ἐποίησαν αὐτῷ. ᾿Εμαρτύρει οὖν ὁ ὄχλος ὁ ὢν μετ᾽ αὐτοῦ ὅτε τὸν Λάζαρον ἐφώνησεν ἐκ τοῦ μνημείου καὶ ἤγειρεν αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν. διὰ τοῦτο καὶ ὑπήντησεν αὐτῷ ὁ ὄχλος, ὅτι ἤκουσαν τοῦτο αὐτὸν πεποιηκέναι τὸ σημεῖον.

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the 1st Mode

In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, Thou didst raise up Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion. Wherefore, we also, like the children, bearing the symbols of victory, cry to Thee, the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.
Τὴν κοινὴν Ἀνάστασιν πρὸ τοῦ σοῦ Πάθους πιστούμενος, ἐκ νεκρῶν ἤγειρας τὸν Λάζαρον, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός· ὅθεν καὶ ἡμεῖς ὡς οἱ Παῖδες, τὰ τῆς νίκης σύμβολα φέροντες, σοὶ τῷ Νικητῇ τοῦ θανάτου βοῶμεν· Ὡσαννὰ ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις, εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος, ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου.

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the 4th Mode

As by baptism we were buried with Thee, O Christ our God, so by Thy Resurrection we were deemed worthy of immortal life; and praising Thee, we cry: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.
Συνταφέντες σοι διὰ τοῦ Βαπτίσματος, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, τῆς ἀθανάτου ζωῆς ἠξιώθημεν τῇ Ἀναστάσει σου, καὶ ἀνυμνοῦντες κράζομεν· Ὡσαννὰ ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις, εὐλογημένος ὁ ἐρχόμενος, ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal 2nd Mode

In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam."
Τῷ θρόνῳ ἐν οὐρανῷ, τῷ πώλῳ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, ἐποχούμενος Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, τῶν Ἀγγέλων τὴν αἴνεσιν, καὶ τῶν Παίδων ἀνύμνησιν προσεδέξω βοώντων σοι· Εὐλογημένος εἶ ὁ ἐρχόμενος, τὸν Ἀδὰμ ἀνακαλέσασθαι.
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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 submitted.  It 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

SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR

We welcome all to Sunday coffee hour hosted by the St. Nicholas Parish Council in the Community Center.  We extend a heartfelt thank you to all our hosts.


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 28th at 6:00pm to 7pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7084362224  or in-person in the office 

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

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


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

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


PALM SUNDAY LUNCH

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.

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

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


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 Program – Rough Week for St. Nicholas

There's never a good week to go 0-5, but if you do you might as well do it before the Saturday of Lazarus.  A couple weeks of rest to observe Pascha should serve us well for the final weeks.  Games resume on April 27th.

This week is April 13th

Girls Elementary Last week:  St Nicholas 2 - Ascension 13; Vasiliki P brought tenacious defense

April 27th: vs Ascension @ San Jose, 2pm

 

Girls Middle School Last week:  St Nicholas 11 - Ascension 38; Ariadne scores 8

April 27th: vs Ascension @ San Jose, 3pm

Boys Elementary Last week:  St Nicholas 16 - Ascension 30; Alecco breaks out with 8 points

April 27th: vs Resurrection @ San Jose, 5pm

Boys Middle School Last week: St Nicholas 40 - Holy Cross 53

April 27th: vs Ascension @ San Jose, 4pm

Boys High School Last week: St. Nick 54 – St Gregory 58; Giorgio's 32 not quite enough

April 27th: vs St Gregory2 @ Oakland, 5:30pm

*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.


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 (100% 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
   
   
   

 


JOY/HOPE Hike - Saturday of Lazarus

HOPE/JOY members and their families are invited to join us for an easy hike/walk on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2 p.m. 

We will meet at the Panos Family home and head out from there.  We will come back to the Panos Family home to share a lenten meal.  Please rsvp to Helene by Friday, April 11, 2025: 209.324.4918. 

Address will be provided when you rsvp.  


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Special Events

    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.

    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.

    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

    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 March 30th at: RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/gh7DAXgYZSkB3XX56 For questions, please contact Vicki Ryan 408-858-4774 or [email protected]. Thank you!

    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.

    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.

    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

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. 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sjgreekfestival

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjgreekfestival/

Facebook: https://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/   

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 (The 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, Orthros, and Divine Liturgy

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

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 13

Palm Sunday

On Sunday, five days before the Passover of the Law, the Lord came from Bethany to Jerusalem. Sending two of His disciples to bring Him a foal of an ass, He sat thereon and entered into the city. When the multitude there heard that Jesus was coming, they straightway took up the branches of palm trees in their hands, and went forth to meet Him. Others spread their garments on the ground, and yet others cut branches from the trees and strewed them in the way that Jesus was to pass; and all of them together, especially the children, went before and after Him, crying out: "Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel" (John 12:13). This is the radiant and glorious festival of our Lord's entry into Jerusalem that we celebrate today.

The branches of the palm trees symbolize Christ's victory over the devil and death. The word Hosanna means "Save, I pray," or "Save, now." The foal of an ass, and Jesus' sitting thereon, and the fact that this animal was untamed and considered unclean according to the Law, signified the former uncleanness and wildness of the nations, and their subjection thereafter to the holy Law of the Gospel.

April 13

Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome

Saint Martin was born in Tuscany. He had been the papal delegate at Constantinople; upon the death of Pope Theodore, Saint Martin was elected his successor. At this time the Emperor Constans II, also known as Constantine Pogonatus (reigned 641-668), was seeking support of his confession of faith called the Typos, which espoused the Monothelite heresy, that is, that there is only one will and energy in the Incarnate Son of God. But the newly-consecrated Pope not only did not accept the Typos, but convened the Lateran Council of 649 (attended by 105 of his bishops, and Saint Maximus the Confessor, who was then in Rome), which anathematized the Typos and the Monothelite heresy. Because of this Saint Martin was seized by an imperial force in 653 and brought to Constantinople, where he was charged with sending money to the Saracens and conspiring with them, and blaspheming against the most holy Mother of God. Though innocent of these accusations, he was exiled to Cherson on the Black Sea, where, after many sufferings and privations, he received the crown of his courageous confession in the year 655.

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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

But observe the wisdom of the Evangelist, how he is not ashamed to parade their former ignorance. That it was written they knew, that it was written of Him they knew not. For it would have offended them if He being a King were about to suffer such things, and be so betrayed.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century

Besides, they could not at once have taken in the knowledge of the Kingdom of which He spake; for another Evangelist saith, that they thought the words were spoken of a kingdom of this world. (Matt. xx. 21.)
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century

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