St Nectarios Weekly Bulletin

(Updated 10/22/2024)

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!

Online Fellowship Time

Sunday Online Fellowship Time at 1PM Saint Nectarios Church - Pasco WA USA invites you to the Sunday Online Fellowship Time – where we get together in a zoom meeting. This event is a good way to ask questions of Father John. Discussions address needs and concerns, as well as good news. Just get a cup of coffee (or another beverage) and join us. This is a one-time notification. In the future you may find an invitation to this event in the St Nectarios Bulletin. Online St. Nectarios Fellowship Time at 1PM Today (For more information call Jim Droppo (5O9 366 8745) St Nectarios Service Fellowship Time Link (As a security precaution, we filter participants using a waiting room) Join Zoom Meeting Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Meeting ID: 994 8641 9623 Passcode: 977226

Online Fellowship Time

Sunday Online Fellowship

Sunday Online Fellowship Time at 1PM

Saint Nectarios Church - Pasco WA USA invites you to the Sunday Online Fellowship Time – where we get together in a zoom meeting. This event is a good way to ask questions of Father John. Discussions address needs and concerns, as well as good news. Just get a cup of coffee (or another beverage) and join us.

This is a one-time notification. In the future you may find an invitation to this event in the St Nectarios Bulletin. Online St. Nectarios Fellowship Time at 1PM Today (For more information call Jim Droppo (5O9 366 8745)

St Nectarios Service Fellowship Time Link

(As a security precaution, we filter participants using a waiting room)

Join Zoom Meeting
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Meeting ID: 994 8641 9623
Passcode: 977226

Announcements

With Great Sadness

A long-time member of Saint Nectarios, James Edward Shapley passed last week. Our condolences go out to his wife Lorraine. May his memory be eternal. A funeral Service is planned on Thu, October 24, 2024, 11:00 am at Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home. 915 Bypass Highway Bldg. H Richland, WA 99352. The grave-side Burial Service will follow at 12 Noon.

Link to obituary: James Edward Shapley - Sunset Gardens

UPCOMING SERVICES

This week's Services are listed in the "Services and Activities" section of the St Nectarios Bulletin.

An in-church Typica Service is scheduled for Sunday October 27th starting at 10pm.

The next in-church Divine Liturgy is scheduled for November 9th. Fr. Michael Tervo will lead us in the celebration of this Service.

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

St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Mission Church - Pasco, WA

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.

Services and Activities

Saint Nectarios

October 27 to November 24, 2024

Sunday, October 27

10:00AM Typica (in church) Reader Service + Fellowship

1:00PM No Fellowship Time Today

Friday, November 1

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

Saturday, November 2

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

Sunday, November 3

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

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

Friday, November 8

7:00PM Vespers and The Blessing of the Five Loaves (in-church)

Saturday, November 9

9:15AM Orthros Service

10:00AM Divine Liturgy / St Nectarios Feast Day with Fr. Michael Tervo (in-church)

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

Sunday, November 10

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

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

Saturday, November 16

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

Sunday, November 17

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

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

Saturday, November 23

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

Sunday, November 24

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

10:00AM Typica (in church) Reader Service + Fellowship

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

Message from Father John

THE PARABLE OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS AND ITS MEANING FOR US

Jesus used parables to teach us the truth about this life and the life to come—eternal life.

The rich man lived in a mansion. He wore the most expensive clothes, feasted daily on gourmet foods with his friends and enjoyed the pleasures of this life. Lazarus, on the other hand, was homeless, full of sores and sick. For food he ate the crumbs that they were throwing out from the rich man’s table. Only the dogs were his companion.

In our ephemeral life, all of us are confronted with our universal mortality. Both Lazarus and the rich man died. Lazarus was just buried. He did not have anybody to give him a funeral. The rich man also died and was given a spectacular funeral. After all, his body was important to him all his life. He dressed it well and fed it with the best foods.

But Lazarus’ and the rich man’s souls arrived at two different places. Lazarus’ soul was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom, which symbolizes paradise. The soul of the heartless rich man was carried by the devils to Hades, to Hell.

We do not lose our consciousness and identity in the eternal life. The rich man sees Lazarus in paradise, and he is aware of his torments. He asked Fr. Abraham to have compassion on him and send Lazarus to refresh his burning tongue.

But alas! The two worlds are absolutely separated. There is no repentance in the other life. We reap there what we sowed in this life: rewards or punishment for our deeds.

In his suffering, the rich man remembered his 5 brothers who were following his example on earth. He asked Fr. Abraham to send Lazarus to warn them, in order to repent, to change their way of life so that they wouldn’t come to hell.

But Fr. Abraham told him that they have the teachings of Moses and the Prophets, the teaching of the Bible. Let them obey them. The rich man told Fr. Abraham that they do not read the Bible, and they do not obey its teachings. But if someone rises from the dead they will change. But Fr. Abraham told him that if they do not obey the teachings of God in the Bible, even if one rises from the dead, they won’t pay attention and listen to him.

We would have a lesser excuse ourselves, because we have not only Moses and the Prophets, the Old Testament, but also the New Testament. God the Father sent also His beloved Son to us to show us the way to our salvation. How beautifully St. John wrote it for us to hear: “For God loved the world so much that He sent His Son so that whoever believes in Him may not die but have life everlasting.” Yes, the Son of God, our Lord, was incarnate, walked among us as a God-Man, taught us the Will of God, verified His teaching with miracles, assumed our sins and nailed them to the cross and He rose from the dead to win for us eternal salvation. He defeated our archenemies, the devil and death, and freed us from sin. What He expects from us now is repentance for our sins, acceptance of His saving grace and doing His Holy Will, as He kept the Will of His Father. He asks us to know and do His Holy Will that we recite every day in the Lord’s prayer.

The rich man was not condemned for his riches but for the hardness of his heart, for ignoring the plight of Lazarus at his gate and the selfish misuse of his riches. Abraham was a very rich man, but he used his riches to help other people and glorify God. Lazarus went to paradise not because he was poor; but for not complaining about his plight. He patiently endured his homelessness and sickness. He hoped in God all his life.

There is a great need all around us today. The natural disasters have aggravated the situation and have created a greater need. Each one of us is called to respond to the needs of our fellowman according to our ability. This philanthropic response helps us put into action our Christian faith and love.

With love, Fr. John P. Angelis

Sunday Online Fellowship Time

On many Sundays we schedule a Online Fellowship Time with Father John at 1PM

Please check "Services and Activities" to see which Sundays have a Fellowship time scheduled.

When scheduled, Saint Nectarios Church - Pasco WA USA invites you to the 1PM Sunday Online Fellowship Time – where we get together in a zoom meeting. This event is a good way to ask questions of Father John. Discussions usually address needs and concerns, as well as good news. Just get a cup of coffee (or another beverage) and join us.

St Nectarios Service Fellowship Time Link

(As a security precaution, we do filter participants using a waiting room option. If you are a new participant, it is a good idea to let us know in advance that you will be joining us. )

Join Zoom Meeting
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Meeting ID: 994 8641 9623
Passcode: 977226

Saints and Feasts

October 27

7th Sunday of Luke

October 27

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki

As mentioned in the account concerning Saint Demetrius (October 26), this Saint contested during the reign of Maximian, in the year 290.

October 27

Kyriakos, Patriarch of Constantinople

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Tone

Although the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers guarded Your most pure body, You arose on the third day, O Savior, giving life to the world. For this reason, the heavenly powers cried out to you, O Giver of Life: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, only Lover of Mankind!

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:

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. First Tone. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

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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St Nectarios Weekly Bulletin

(Updated 10/22/2024)

Online Fellowship Time

Online Fellowship Time

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With Great Sadness

UPCOMING SERVICES

UPCOMING SERVICES

UPCOMING SERVICES

FROM THE PAST

Services and Activities

Saint Nectarios

October 27 to November 24, 2024

Message from Father John

Sunday Online Fellowship Time

Saints and Feasts

7th Sunday of Luke

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki

Kyriakos, Patriarch of Constantinople

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Tone

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

About Us