Memorial Services
12/08/2024
Welcome Our Newly-Illumined Matthew Sanders
12/08/2024
Welcome Our Newly-Illumined: Our St. Nicholas family has a brand-new member! Please be sure to welcome him and congratulate him with his godfather! On Dec 5 th Matthew Sanders was received into the Orthodox Church! His godfather is Bob Crank. Congratulations!!! Many Years!!!
Communion
12/08/2024
Saint Nicholas Luncheon
12/08/2024
Saint Nicholas Luncheon is TODAY! As is our yearly tradition, the Parish Council will hold a Luncheon honoring our Patron Saint Nicholas! If the cost prevents you from celebrating with us, please put it on Father Thomas’ tab. A delicious salmon lunch with sides, drinks, & desserts for $24/plate and $12/child.
General Assembly
12/08/2024
General Assembly: The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who attended our General Assembly last week. Important items were discussed and the following people were put forward to fill the vacancies in Parish Council: Kostadina Chryssos, Fotini Piperis, Constance Sanchez, & Manoli Tsambounieris. Don’t forget to vote!
Attention! Voting for the Parish Council
12/08/2024
Attention! Voting for Parish Council Members: Today, Dec 8th , a parish-wide vote will take place to fill the open PC positions. If you would like to cast a vote, you must be at least 18 years old and meet these criteria as is stated in the United Parish Regulations (UPR):
1 – An Orthodox Christian for at least one year
2 – A Frequent Participator in Church services/sacraments
3 – A Frequent Financial Contributor to Saint Nicholas
A list of Members in Good Standing is printed at the end of the bulletin.
Nativity Fast
12/08/2024
Nativity Fast: The Orthodox Church enters into a period of fasting from Nov 15th until Christmas Day. This is a time when we collectively refrain from meat, dairy, fish, oil, and wine. (There are a few exceptions.) For those interested in knowing more and/or have specific questions about the fast, please see Father Thomas.
Let us remember what Saint John Chrysostom says, “he is mistaken who thinks that the fast consists only in abstinence from food. True fasting is departing from evil.”
St. Nicholas Bookstore
12/08/2024
Visit our bookstore located downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you find some treasures!
Sacred Alaska Movie
12/08/2024
Sacred Alaska Movie: Save the date! St. Nicholas has reserved an entire theater (100 seats) at Cinemark Century 16, located at 6685 South Padre Island, for a 5:15pm showing on Sunday Jan 12th. Tickets can be purchased from Presvytera Karen. Tickets are $10/person. Get your tickets before they are sold out! What is the movie about? “…an award-winning documentary that offers an intimate look into Native Alaskan culture and spirituality. It showcases the profound influence of Orthodoxy, introduced by Russian monks in the late 18th century, on Alaskan society. The film highlights the unique way Alaskans have woven their indigenous beliefs with Orthodox traditions, deeply influencing their worldview.” Find out more at www.sacredalaskafilm.com.
Coffee Hour Sign-up List
12/08/2024
Bishop Visit
12/08/2024
Bishop Visit & Blessing of the Bay: On Monday January 6th, with His Eminence Metropolitan Constantine, we will be have a service in the morning. Afterwards we will head to McGee Beach to bless the waters. All youngsters can participate in hopes to retrieve the cross after it is thrown into the water! Bring your swim gear and towels!
Save the Date: Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival!!
12/08/2024
Save the Date: Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival!! Sofia Piperis will be heading up the 2025 Oratorical Festival. This parish-wide event will take place on Sunday February 23rd. The winner will then advance to the Metropolis-wide Oratorical Festival taking place at a later date/location yet to be determined. Please see Sofia if you think your child will be interested in participating. More details to follow.
Epistle Readers Needed!
12/08/2024
Epistle Readers Needed! St. Nicholas would like to invite our congregation to participate in the Epistle readings. We need both English and Greek readers! Are you or someone you know interested? Please contact Pres. Karen 361-533-8864.
Online Calendar
12/08/2024
Please visit the Church Calendar on our website www.stnicholasgoc.net for the dates and times of all upcoming church services and events.
Confession
12/08/2024
Visitors
12/08/2024
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?
12/08/2024
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
12/08/2024
7:00 p.m. Confessions