A public event, Viva CalleSJ,  will be happening in San Jose this Sunday, September 7th with some streets closing for event near the church.  Please reference the website   https://www.vivacallesj.org  to see the event and road closure map.

St. Nicholas Goya and St. Anna Philoptochos will once more be having a warm coat drive.  We will have containers in the Small Hall and in the Community Cccccenter for your most welcomed and needed donations.   

The Drive will begin on September 1st and end on October 31st and it will benefit the San Jose Family Center.

We thank you for your help in this very worthy need.  Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact:  Laurie Sahines [email protected] or Eva Vathis  [email protected].

A new dance group for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students (No TK), Ta Mikra, will begin on September 14th. Dancers should meet in the Sunday School Courtyard after Liturgy.

 We’re joyfully preparing for the new Sunday School year and can’t wait to welcome your children back! Our first day of classes will be Sunday, September 20th, beginning with a blessed Agiasmo service to start the year in prayer and unity.

🍦 And to celebrate—ice cream for all following the services! A joyful treat to kick off a year of learning, laughter, and faith.

If you haven’t registered your child yet, we kindly ask that you do so as soon as possible to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for all.

Thank you for your continued support and for entrusting us with your children’s spiritual journey. We look forward to a year filled with:

• 📖 Learning
• 😄 Laughter
• ✝️ Faith

With love in Christ,
The Sunday School Team

📌 Register here: https://forms.gle/SmWFEMyuKbZ5zfar7

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 9th at 11:30am in the Small Hall.   Please contact Christina Kouvaris at 408-306-8007 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

GOYA: This ministry is for any 6th-12th Graders who want to learn more about their faith, and have fellowship with other Orthodox Christians in our parish. We have sessions, social outings, meetings, and gatherings on a monthly basis. Please join us as we kick off our new year of GOYA . The first meeting will take place in Room 11 on Sunday, September 14 following church service.

To register for GOYA, go to: https://saintnicholas.org/ministry_goya  

Please join us on Monday, September 15, 2025 for the 36th Annual Father Berris Golf Classic. The tournament benefits Father Berris Seminarian Scholarships and the youth ministries of St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. We will have a great day of golf at the beautiful Silver Creek Valley Country Club in San Jose.

The event includes a 4-player scramble, box lunch, an awards dinner following golf and much more! Registration is now open at www.FrBerrisGolf.org and remember to invite your friends to play.

Check out all the Sponsor opportunities too. Can't play? You can make a donation and/or join us for dinner. We appreciate your support! For more information contact us at: [email protected]. Please see the attached flyer in the Special Events section of this e-bulletin.

The St. Anna Philoptochos and Daughters of Penelope Daphne #29 cordially invite you to an elegant Afternoon Tea in celebration of

Eight Decades of Our Parish history and community.

Date: Saturday, September 20th
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: St. Nicholas Church Community Center
1260 Davis Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Admission: $35.00
Dress Code: Your favorite decade (1945–2025)

Join us as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to our future—together in faith, fellowship, and fun!

Tickets will also be sold after church during coffee hour!

RSVP by September 14th to Stacy Panayotopoulos at [email protected] or 408.440.7621

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27^th at 12:00pm — we’re gathering for an unforgettable End of Summer BBQ at the beloved Blackberry Farm!  This park holds decades of cherished memories for our community, and as we celebrate Saint Nicholas’ 80th Anniversary, we’re excited to make new ones together.

Bring your families and your appetite—there will be delicious food, joyful fellowship, and fun for all ages.  A heartfelt thank you to the San Jose Chapter of the Pan-Arcadian Federation of America and Saint Nicholas Church for sponsoring this special outing.

Please RSVP now—call, text, or email Pete Panos:  408-835-9092; [email protected]. Let’s honor our past and celebrate our future—together!

BE A HERO: GIVE BLOOD TODAY! BLOOD DRIVE: Tuesday, September 30th, 1:00pm - 5:30pm, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 1260 Davis St, San Jose, Small Hall.

Just a few minutes of your time can help save lives! Must be at least 18 years old, weigh over 110 lbs, and be in good health. For more info or help in making an appointment, contact Vassilis Zarifis at [email protected]  or  reference the link in the attached flyer in the Special Events section of this e-bulletin to reserve your spot: 

Portal .::. Sites

New donors must register their profile by creating a login account using the link above and before making an actual appointment.  

Volleyball practices for our 20th Annual St Nicholas Volleyball Tournament begin Tuesday, September 2nd at 6pm in the Community Center.  Please join us!

Tuesday Nights
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Junior High
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - High School 

Thursday Nights
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Adults 

Sunday Nights
7:00pm - Open Gym practices for High School, Young Adult and Adult

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Chairman George Spilios (408) 806-1699 or Head Coach Michael Kanakis (408) 722-0808.

Come join the fun!  The Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for the weekend of October 17-19th.

Please mark your calendar for the next 2025 Saint Nicholas San Jose College Ministry event on Monday, September 29, 2025!

Paraklesis at 6:15am followed by food and fellowship in the Office Conference Room at 7:00pm.

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

Please save the date for a movie and dinner night, on Saturday, October 11 at 5:30 pm, at the Community Center. 

The movie will be announced soon and is open to all.  Please invite your friends.  Refreshments, wine and a buffet dinner will be served. 

Open donations, with proceeds to benefit Sister Nektaria and her school projects in India. 

For planning purposes RSVP is requested but not required, at [email protected] or by text at 408-425-6967.  See you at the movies!

Look to the Mountain!

Senior Resort Camp is being held October 6th - 10th at the St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap California.  See the link to register:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdADtozJYeXw_CoxK365cnCZhx2Lvh1tmOCqQKnkDGOpvWtVg/viewform

Enjoy a fun-filled week at camp for adults ages 50 or better. Experience the beauty of St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center, participate in engaging activities, poolside happy hours, and more, with friends from across the Metropolis. 

Look to the Mountain begins with registration,  late afternoon on Monday, October 6, followed by dinner at the Ranch.  Senior Camp will conclude following breakfast on Friday, October 10.

Registration for Senior Camp is handled through St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Fresno, CA.  See the link above to register.  For more information please contact the church office at 559-233-0397 or [email protected].

Registration payments can be made by credit card or check.  Registration is not complete until payment has been received.  

We are pleased to announce that the Center of Hellenic Education is now accepting registrations for the 2025-2026 academic year!

How to Register:

1. Complete the Online Registration Form:  Greek School: https://saintnicholas.org/ministry_greek_school

Important Dates:

• Classes Begin: Monday (online courses), August 26, 2024

Programs Offered:

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

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

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

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

Adult Greek Language Classes (18 years and older)

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

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

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

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

Community Activities (All students & families):

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

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

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

Stewardship 2025 as of September 4, 2025

Goal: $593,000 (Approved 2025 Budget)
Pledged: $409,126
Pledges Paid: $320,961
Median Pledge $750; Average Pledge: $1,221
Outstanding unpaid commitments: $88,165
Number of Stewards Pledging: 335

Stewardship 2024 on September 5, 2024 for comparison purposes:

Goal: $491,000 (Approved 2024 Budget with tentative stretch goal of $500,000)
Pledged: $397,047
Pledges Paid: $321,959
Average Pledge: $1,222
Outstanding unpaid commitments: $75,088
Number of Stewards Pledging: 325

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://saintnicholas.org/stewardship

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

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. 

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: Light A Candle: https://saintnicholas.org/vigil_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.

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/

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. 

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