St Nectarios Weekly Bulletin

(Updated 10/30/2024)

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

UPCOMING SERVICES

The St Nectarios Bulletin lists the schedule for this week's online Vespers and Divine Liturgy Services.

2024 Saint Nectarios Feast Day Services (see below) will be conducted this week by Fr. Michael Tervo from Bellingham.

Please check the St Nectarios Bulletin for any last-minute schedule changes.

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

INVITATION TO 2024 SAINT NECTARIOS FEAST DAY SERVICES

Welcome to Saint Nectarios-Pasco

Friday, November 8^th, 7:00 pm

Great Vespers

followed by,

The Blessing of the Five Loaves

(Litia and Artoklasia)

Saturday, November 9th, 9:30 am. Orthros Service

Saturday, November 9^th, 10:00 am.

Divine Liturgy

followed by Feast-day Celebration Meal

Come and enjoy – and feel free to bring a dish to share

The Services will be streamed to Facebook (group: Saint Nectarios – Pasco)

- but please come to the Services if you can.

If you would like a ride to attend the Services,

please contact us so we can make such arrangements for you.

The Services will be celebrated with Fr. Michael Tervo (from Bellingham)

at the St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Mission Church,

627 West Bonneville St, Pasco WA 9930

For information, questions, and appointments –

Jim/Tammy Droppo 5O9 366-8745

or send an 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.

Services and Activities

Saint Nectarios

November 2024

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)

Saturday, November 30

5:00PM Vespers online (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

November 03

5th Sunday of Luke

November 03

Acepsimas the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter, & Aeithalas the Deacon, Martyrs of Persia

Saint Acepsimas, a bishop, Saint Joseph, a presbyter, and Saint Aeithalas, a deacon, suffered exceedingly cruel torments and martyrdom during the reign of Sapor II, King of Persia (325-379). See also April 17.

November 03

Dedication of the Temple of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydda

The consecration of the Church of Saint George in Lydda of Palestine took place during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great. See also April 23.

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Tone

When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life."

Apolytikion for Martyrs Ascepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas in the Fourth Tone

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Apolytikion for Dedication of the Temple of St. George in the Fourth Tone

Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ 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.

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Second Tone. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9.

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.

I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Gospel Reading

5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"

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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UPCOMING SERVICES

INVITATION TO 2024 SAINT NECTARIOS FEAST DAY SERVICES

UPCOMING SERVICES

UPCOMING SERVICES

FROM THE PAST

Services and Activities

Saint Nectarios

November 2024

Message from Father John

Sunday Online Fellowship Time

Saints and Feasts

5th Sunday of Luke

Acepsimas the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter, & Aeithalas the Deacon, Martyrs of Persia

Dedication of the Temple of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydda

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Tone

Apolytikion for Martyrs Ascepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas in the Fourth Tone

Apolytikion for Dedication of the Temple of St. George in the Fourth Tone

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

About Us