Communion
10/25/2026
Sunday School Pick up
10/25/2026
Sunday School PICK-UP LOCATION: For the safety of our children, the Fellowship Hall will be closed to children today. Following Divine Liturgy, parents are asked to remain in the Nave (Sanctuary) or Narthex while waiting for their children. Once Sunday School classes have concluded, teachers will bring children to the Nave to meet their parents. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Coffee Hour will resume after Greek Fest.
Daylight Savings:
10/25/2026
Don't forget to change your clocks on Saturday night! We get an extra hour of sleep.
Earlier Start Next Sunday
10/25/2026
November 1st we will begin Orthros earlier than normal (8:30 a.m.) to accommodate the Chrismation Service for Roy (Jerome) Taylor taking place right before the Divine Liturgy. The Divine Liturgy will begin around 10:00 as usual.
Church Etiquette
10/25/2026
Church Etiquette: You will find a blue card in each pew, provided by the Parish Council, outlining basic church etiquette. We kindly ask that you review these guidelines as we strive to foster a safe, prayerful, and spiritually enriching environment for everyone.
Coffee Hour Upcoming Cancellations
10/25/2026
Coffee Hour upcoming Cancellations: In order to prepare the Fellowship Hall for the Greek Festival, Coffee Hour will be cancelled on Oct 25, & Nov 1. If you want to help us prepare, please stop by downstairs after the Divine Liturgy and ask a PC Member what is needed. Even giving 30 minutes would be amazing! The Parish Council greatly appreciates your help!
Pastry Packaging
10/25/2026
Pastry Packaging & Organizing: We need help bagging pastries in the Greek Fest Building in preparation for the Festival! Please meet us there after church. We also need help moving some equipment, organizing, cleaning, and decorating the building. It will not take long if enough people help out. For details and questions please reach out to our Pastry Chair Sophia Sakellis 361-425-9926 and Co-Chair Lisa Pollakis 361-548-6570.
More Dates for Pastry Packaging:
• Sunday Oct 25 after D.L.
Sunday Nov 1 after D.L
Food Handlers License
10/25/2026
Need a Food Handlers License? If you do not have one already, visit www.certifiedonthefly.com & for only $10 you can get one in a few minutes of training! Print it & bring it to the Festival. See Manoli for questions.
Volunteers Needed
10/25/2026
Volunteers Needed: Please sign up on our website to volunteer for Greek Fest. Visit www.greekfestcc.com and scroll to the bottom to sign up as a Volunteer. There are many slots open. Not sure what to do? Reach out to a Parish Council Member or contact our Volunteer Coordinator Sophia Papakostas 361-876-1736 or Fotini Piperis 440-409-6746
Intro to Orthodoxy Class
10/25/2026
Intro to Orthodoxy Class: The next class will be held Wednesday Nov 11 at 7:00 pm. Child-care for ages 6-12 is provided. Open to everyone! This is not only for inquirers. For more questions, please see Father Thomas.
Bible Study
10/25/2026
Bible Study: The next Bible Study will be held Thursday Nov 12 at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be provided.
OCF
10/25/2026
OCF: Are you a student at TAMU-CC? Want to join a campus community of other like-minded people? Join the Orthodox Christian Fellowship at Texas A&M Corpus Christi! Reach out to Mattison Ferrell at (361) 415-0228 for more details.
Young Adult League
10/25/2026
Young Adult League: We want to start up a YAL Ministry. Fr Thomas is looking for a President and Vice President of YAL. YAL is for ages 18-40. Responsibilities include helping Fr Thomas organize monthly or quarterly fellowship opportunities, social gatherings, retreats, etc. Please see Fr. Thomas if you are interested in helping lead this ministry.
HOPE and JOY
10/25/2026
HOPE & JOY: We want to start up a HOPE & JOY Ministry. Fr Thomas is looking for a parent or two who can help assist in organizing monthly or quarterly outings, gatherings, activities, etc. Please see Fr. Thomas if you are interested in helping lead this ministry. HOPE is for children ages very young through 2nd grade. JOY is for children ages 3rd - 6th grade
Greek Festival Appreciation
10/25/2026
Greek Fest 2026 Appreciation Luncheon & Festees! On Sunday, Nov 15 the St. Nicholas Greek Fest Committee Chairs will host an Appreciation Luncheon for all our parishioners & volunteers in thanksgiving of their hard work at the Greek Food Festival! This meal is free and will be delicious! Plus - Father Thomas will be handing out the Festees Awards! You’ll not want to miss it! It will be a fun time!
General Assembly
10/25/2026
GENERAL ASSEMBLY: On Sunday, Nov 22, during Coffee Hour, we will hold a General Assembly in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this important meeting. Please note that voting is limited to members who are at least 18 years old and in good standing. What Qualifies as a Member in Good Standing? *
1. A baptized Orthodox Christian
2. A frequent participant in the services and Sacraments of the Church
3. A regular financial contributor to Saint Nicholas
4. If married, the marriage must be blessed within the Orthodox Church
5. Must have been an active part of the Saint Nicholas parish community
for at least one year
*If you have questions about your eligibility to vote, please speak with PC Treasurer Constance Plomarity-Sanchez or Father Thomas.
Parish Financial Snapshot
10/25/2026
Parish Financial Snapshot: Each month the Parish Council will share an overview of Saint Nicholas’ financial records. As of July 31, 2026, our updated finances are as follows:
Annual Operating Budget Less Festival: $319,875
Total Income Received thru July 31: $190,004
If you are not yet a steward in the year 2026, please consider becoming a member in good standing. Please see Constance Plomarity Sanchez, Parish Council Treasurer, for stewardship questions.
St. Nicholas Bookstore
10/25/2026
St. Nicholas Bookstore: Come visit our bookstore downstairs! We have icons, prayer ropes, & gifts for the family. We hope you find some treasures!
Confession
10/25/2026
Confession: Father Thomas will be available for confession each Saturday after the service of Great Vespers. There is no need to make an appointment. If you would like to schedule a time outside of Saturday evening for confession, please contact Fr. Thomas.
Online Calendar & Email Updates
10/25/2026
Online Calendar & Email Updates: Please visit our website: www.stnicholasgoc.net for the latest dates & times of all upcoming church services, classes, Bible studies, & events. Do you want to receive the weekly email blasts? Email Father Thomas: [email protected]
Visitors
10/25/2026
We welcome all visitors. Please introduce yourself to Fr. Thomas at the end of the service and if you are able, please stay for the Coffee Hour.
Forgot Your Tithe?
10/25/2026
Forgot your tithe? NO worries! You can use your phone. Just click the QR Code below and follow the link to PayPal. We are very grateful for your generousity!
Upcoming Church Services
10/25/2026
UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES & EVENTS
Sun Oct 25 8:45 a.m. Orthros & 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
No Coffee Hour until after Greek Fest
Please help with pastries or set-up
downstairs if able
Mon Oct 26 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy: St. Demetrios
Sat Oct 31 6:00 p.m. Great Vespers
7:00 p.m. Confession
Sun Nov 1 8:30 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Chrismation of Roy Taylor
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy