St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Mission Church
Publish Date: 2024-09-22
Bulletin Contents
St Nectarios Weekly Bulletin
Announcements
Services and Activities
From the Past
Message from Father John
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
About Us

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St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Mission Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (509) 547-3968
  • Fax:
  • none / Facebook Group: "Saint Nectarios - Pasco"
  • Street Address:

  • 627 West Bonneville Street

  • Pasco, WA 99301
  • Mailing Address:

  • 627 West Bonneville Street

  • Pasco, WA 99301

Contact Information

Mrs Tamara Droppo
Board President

[email protected] | 5093668745

Services Schedule

    Online DIVINE LITURGY - 10:00am

or

    In-church TYPICA Reader Service - 10:00am

Past Bulletins


St Nectarios Weekly Bulletin

(Updated 9/20/2024)

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco

St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Mission Church

Serving Tricity Orthodox Christians

627 West Bonneville St., Pasco, WA 99301 

All are welcome at St. Nectarios!

 

 

 


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Announcements

UPCOMING SERVICES

A Full List of St Nectarios 'Services and Activities' are listed below in the calendar. 

A scheduling issue has arisen relative to the important special activities and Services this week.  We hope to proceed as scheduled.  But just in case, please check for any changes next week.   

For information and questions - call Jim/Tammy Droppo 5O9 366-8745 / send email to [email protected]. 


UPCOMING SERVICES

Services This Week:

Friday, July 5th: 7PM Online Akathist Hymn to Saint Nectarios

Saturday, July 6th at 5PM Vespers Service Online

Sunday, July 7th at 9:30AM View online Divine Liturgy with Father John at 
Holy Apostles  Greek Orthodox Church 
LINK: holyapostlesgo.org
(streamed live to both Facebook and Youtube)
 
No Enquirers Class on Sunday July 7th.

UPCOMING SERVICES

Wednesday, August 14th at 7pm Online Vesperal Divine Liturgy, Dormition of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos

Saturday, August 17th at 10am.  (IN CHURCH!) Saturday Divine Liturgy with Fr. Anthony Cornett from Tacoma.  

Good attendance for Saturday Liturgies is an important step towards realizing our goal of returning to regular Sunday Services with a full-time Priest.  Let us give Fr. Anthony a big welcome for his second visit to St. Nectarios! 

Plans for Church activities will be discussed in the after-Service potluck Fellowship Time including the possibility of starting such Orthodox Christian Education classes this Fall (see below).

Saturday, August 17th at 5pm Vespers Service Online
 
Sunday, August 18th at 10am Online Divine Liturgy
 
Sunday, August 18th at 1pm Enquirers Class on with Father John 
 
For information and questions - call Jim or Tammy Droppo at 5O9 366-8745.
A complete a listing of upcoming St Nectarios Services and Activities is listed below.

FROM THE PAST

FROM THE PAST (2004)

For many years, Maria Touvannas created a monthly publication for St. Nectarios entitled the “St. Nectarios Messenger.”  At first it was mailed to the Parish each month – later it was distributed mainly by email.  Below is text the St. Nectarios Messenger for June 2004.  We are indebted to her for the many years and many ways that she has supported and does support St. Nectarios.   Thank You!

This item from the past will bring back many good memories for long term members. The Greek Nite was a lot fun!

St. Nectarios Messenger (June 2004)

St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Mission Church

Pasco, Washington

509-547-3968

JUNE 2004 

CHURCH NEWS

Fundraiser Scheduled

Now that the Paschal season is over it is time to seriously begin the planning and preparations for our 2004 fundraising event.  With the encouragement of Metropolitan Anthony, the plans for this year’s event are bigger and better than ever.  We will be hosting:

GREEK NITE

“A Taste of Greece”    Authentic Greek Food, Entertainment by a Live Greek Band and Dance Performances by Award Winning Greek Folk Dancers - Saturday, November 13, 2004 At The Trac Convention Center, Pasco, Washington: 6:00-10:00pm.  This will be the parish’s way of sharing some of its cultural heritage with the Tri-Cities and the surrounding areas.  Thanks for the support of other Greek Orthodox parishes within our diocese.   By the grace of God and everyone’s hard work and active participation this fundraiser will be the best ever for the parish of St. Nectarios.  Please mark your calendars for this important date.  We will need everyone’s help in some capacity.  Lots of plans are in the works and committees are being formed so stay tuned for future details!

“Discussion Time” A Fellowship Discussion Time with Deacon Timothy has begun following Saturday evening Vespers. All are welcome to join us for an open discussion about our Orthodox Faith and Traditions.  Meetings will take place every Saturday unless otherwise noted on the calendar. 

Caring for the Lord’s House:  The Lord provides for us and we must take care of and cherish the things He entrusts to us….our families, homes, jobs, school, and our church home.  Let’s take an active part in the upkeep of our church and remember, if we all pitch in and work as a team, much more will be accomplished.

 CURRENT EVENTS:  Monastery Nativity Celebration, June 23 and 24, 2004

The Greek Orthodox Monastery of Saint John the Honorable Forerunner extends an invitation to join them for their annual Nativity Celebration on Wednesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 24, 2004.  Hope to see you there, as it is a good time to visit with the Orthodox Christians that come from all areas within Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska for this special Feast Day.

 SCHEDULES

Luncheon:  6/6 Touvannas; 6/13 Droppo; 6/20 McCann; 6/27 Shapley

Thank You!  To Mr. and Mrs. Anastasios Ikonomou for their donation:  Oil for votives/kandili

Well Wishes!  To Alyona Ely for a speedy recovery.  Our prayers are with you!

Clergy (2004)  Father Michael Dunaway and Father Deacon Timothy Read

Parish Council:  President, Maria Touvannas; Vice President-Jim Shapley, Treasurer-James Ely, Secretary-Tammy Droppo, Members-Jim Chicouris, Niko Qafoku, and Olympia Tachopoulous

Recipe for a Happy Day: 

1 Cup of Friendly Words,

2 Heaping Cups of Understanding,

4tsp. Time and Patience,

A pinch of Warm Personality,

and A dash of Humor,

Blend together with prayer and bible study.  Keep cool. 

Serve generously.

 

And that was was how it was

at St. Nectarios in Summer 2004.


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Services and Activities

  • Saint Nectarios

    September 22 to October 6, 2024

    Sunday, September 22

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy - Zoom / Facebook Online (Pacific Standard Time-USA)

    1:00PM Fellowship Time with Father John (Pacific Standard Time, USA)

    Saturday, September 28

    5:00PM Vespers online (Pacific Standard Time-USA)

    Sunday, September 29

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy - Zoom / Facebook Online (Pacific Standard Time-USA)

    1:00PM Fellowship Time with Father John (Pacific Standard Time, USA)

    Friday, October 4

    7:00PM Online Akathist to St. Nectarios (Pacific Standard Time-USA)

    Saturday, October 5

    5:00PM Vespers online (Pacific Standard Time-USA)

    Sunday, October 6

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy - Zoom / Facebook Online (Pacific Standard Time-USA)

    1:00PM Fellowship Time with Father John (Pacific Standard Time, USA)

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Message from Father John

TO WITNESS TO GOD, MAKE EVERY PLACE YOU FIND YOURSELF IN INTO A PULPIT

 Jesus converted Simon’s, Peter’s boat into a pulpit. He could now be seen and be heard by the people as He sat in the boat in the shallow water of the Sea of Galilee. In addition, when he finished his teaching of the people, Jesus performed a miracle; and began to form the chorus of his 12 disciples, as Saint Luke tells us.

In this week’s Gospel reading. St. Luke the evangelist wrote an orderly account of Jesus' ministry for someone named Theophilos. We start reading St. Luke’s gospel in this liturgical season and I invite all of you to start reading it with me.

Jesus used every opportunity to come close to the people to teach them His Father’s Holy Will and confirm his teaching with miracles. We see this in this Sunday’s gospel lesson. We also see the beginning of the forming of the chorus of his 12 disciples, who are going to continue his mission on earth after his ascension to heaven. The Holy Spirit would enable them to carry on his mission.

Jesus, with the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, which he sent to his disciples from his Father, established his Church to carry on his work. The Christians are the members of his church, who, together with the ordained clergy, continue this saving work of God, until Jesus returns. With their good example and their Christian teaching, the Christians attract new members to the church and perpetuate the mission of the church.  “for Christianity is more ‘caught’ than taught.”. Our Christian example speaks louder than our words.

Let us all, as members of his church, respond to Jesus' invitation to follow him, like the first fishermen did and bear witness to him with our good example and Christian words.

With love,

Fr. John P. Angelis

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Saints and Feasts

September 22

1st Sunday of Luke

September 22

Phocas the Martyr, Bishop of Sinope

This saint was known for the many miracles he worked and for his apostolic zeal in shepherding the flock of Sinope. He contested for the Faith during the reign of the Emperor Trajan, in the year 102, when he was burned to death in a bath-house. A homily in his honour was composed by Saint John Chrysostom. The translation of his holy relics is celebrated on July 23.

September 22

Phocas the Gardener

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone

The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy."

Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Phocas in the Fourth Tone

As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Phocas. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

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.

The translations of hymns are under copyright and used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, in print or on other websites or in any other form, without the prior written authorization of the copyright holder:

  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Fourth Tone © Narthex Press
  • Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Phocas in the Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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    Gospel and Epistle Readings

    Epistle Reading

    Prokeimenon. Fourth Tone. Psalm 103.24,1.
    O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
    Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

    The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24.

    Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicos, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

    Gospel Reading

    1st Sunday of Luke
    The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11

    At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.

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    About Us

    ST. NECTARIOS GREEK ORTHODOX MISSION CHURCH
    Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco.
    This Tri-Cities Christian Orthodox Community has a church located at 627 West Bonneville St., Pasco, WA 99301. All are invited to attend. A light lunch fellowship time normally follows the In-Church Liturgy and Typica Services.
    Prayers:  Please send us (or call us) with names of those you would like to be included in our prayers for healing.  Frist names may be entered in the St Nectarios - Pasco Group. 
    INFORMATION SOURCES
    For information on services and activities, you may:
    1) access our "Saint Nectarios - Pasco" Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/334558973222227/
    2) access the church website:
     (copy/paste this url) https://www.stnectariostricities.org/ for Welcome to Our Parish Website | St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Mission (stnectariostricities.org) 
    3)  The online  (copy/paste this url) ../../../../../stnectariospasco/ for Saint Nectarios Bulletin  is the best source of up to date) information on church Services and activities. ( http://bulletinbuilder.org/stnectariospasco/  )
    NOTIFICATIONS 
    To receive the weekly Services Reminder  by email, please send an email request.
    For those not connected to the internet,  please call Jim (on 5O9 366 8745) to request either
        a) by a phone call on the 'week of the in-church Service'
           or
        b) by a weekly smart-phone Service reminder text message.
    CHURCH SERVICES
    Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy.  Each month, we try to have at least one Divine Liturgy  (with a visiting Priest).  That Service is normally on a Saturday (or a Special Service/Feast weekday) and is scheduled when a Priest is available.  In addition to communion during the Service, private meetings with the Priest are available by appointment (for personal matters, planning future events, and Confession).
    Special Invitation - Saint Nectarios Church welcomes all: During Divine Liturgy, which is mostly in English, the Lord's Prayer is said by parishioners in their native languages.  Currently the prayer is normally said in English, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, and Greek.  If you wish to participate (and perhaps add a language), just let us know.
    On most weeks, we remotely celebrate Saturday Vespers  and Sunday Online Divine Liturgy  with Father John in the Seattle area.  During the remote Divine Liturgy, Communion is served to Father's attending family and friends - but is unavailable to those participating online.
    Online Greek Orthodox Vespers and Other Special Services are normally celebrated online with Father John in Seattle.  The link for joining Zoom to actively participate in on-line Services is
    https://goarch.zoom.us/j/98009355049?pwd=UmttUUN2aG4raUc4WS9Zelo1REYxdz09
    On the last Sunday of each month, there normally is a Typica Reader Service  with a Parish Fellowship Time.  This in-Church Service is held as an opportunity to bring the local community together - and hopefully eventually returning St. Nectarios to having a full time Priest.
    All are welcome to join in the celebration these Christian Orthodox Services.

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    Coptic Church Services

    Tri-Cities Coptic Church Services
    Saint Mary and Saint Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church.    This Coptic Church is currently holding services at the St. Nectarios Church.  A Saturday or Sunday Holy Liturgy with a visiting Priest is normally held once per month either in the Tricities or in Spokane.  All are invited to attend. A fellowship time and Christian Study Class for older students normally follows the Services.  For more information, please contact Nader Samaan ([email protected]) or access the website: 
     (copy/paste this url) https://www.stmary-stabanoub-tricities.org/ for https://www.stmary-stabanoub-tricities.org/

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    Call Jim/Tammy Droppo, 5O9 366-8745.

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