St. Nicholas Church, Lexington, MA PUBLISH DATE: July 5, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2

Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 8:5-13
4th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching him and ...Read Full Text >

Athanasios of Mount Athos
July 5 ...Read Full Text >

Sisoes the Great
July 6 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas the Righteous of Malea
July 7 ...Read Full Text >

Kyriaki the Great Martyr
July 7 ...Read Full Text >

Prokopios the Great Martyr & his mother Theodosia the Martyr
July 8 ...Read Full Text >

Pancratios, Bishop of Sicily
July 9 ...Read Full Text >

45 Holy Martyrs of Nikopolis, Armenia
July 10 ...Read Full Text >

Euphemia the Great Martyr
July 11 ...Read Full Text >

The All-Praised Olga, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Princess of Kiev
July 11 ...Read Full Text >

St. Nicodemos the New Martyr of Mt. Athos
July 11 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Ευφραινέσθω τά ουράνια, αγαλλιάσθω τά επίγεια, ότι εποίησε κράτος, εν βραχίονι αυτού, ο Κύριος, επάτησε τώ θανάτω τόν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τών νεκρών εγένετο, εκ κοιλίας άδου ερρύσατο ημάς, καί παρέσχε κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.

Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. * For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. * He trampled death under foot by means of death; * and He became the firstborn from the dead. * From the maw of Hades He delivered us; * and He granted the world His great mercy. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

Apolytikion of the Church
Κανόνα πίστεως καί εικόνα πραότητος, εγκρατείας Διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξέ σε τή ποίμνη σου, η τών πραγμάτων αλήθεια, διά τούτο εκτήσω τή ταπεινώσει τά υψηλά, τή πτωχεία τά πλούσια, Πάτερ Ιεράρχα Nicholas, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών.

The truth of your manner of life manifested you to your flock as a rule of faith and an icon of gentleness and a teacher of self-control. By humility, therefore, you acquired the things on high, and riches through poverty. Father Holy Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, entreating that our souls be saved. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

Kontakion
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. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance, suppresses anger, restrains pride and envy, draws down  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, Unknown, 4th century


Let us hearken, as many as are to receive Christ: for it is possible to receive Him even now. Let us hearken, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 26 on Matthew 8, 4th Century


Patience is a labor that does not crush the soul. It never wavers under interruptions, good or bad...Patience sets  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 27: On Stillness; Paulist Press pg.271, 6th century

Matins
Sunday 8:15am
Weekday 8:45am (when chanter is available)

Liturgy
Sunday 9:30am
Weekday 9:30am

Parish Information
St. Nicholas Church
17 Meriam Street
Lexington, MA 02420

Phone: (781) 862-6453
Fax: (781) 862-5612
Website: http://www.stnicholaslex.org/
Email: st.nicholas.lex@verizon.net

Proistamenos: Father Demetri Costarakis
Email: demetric@imail.goarch.org

Other Parish Info
Sunday School begins after Holy Communion

 
July 1, 2009
Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Fourth of July
Protocol 56/09
July 4, 2009
Independence Day

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, ...Read Full Text >
Sunday, July 5
-Orthros 8:15
-Divine Liturgy 9:30
-Memorial Service
-Doxology Service for American Independence
-Narthex Servers: Athos Bousvaros, Bill Brown, Jim Decoulos

Please note...
For Holy Communion all the faithful are to form a line in the center aisle only when receiving Holy Communion.

Memorial Service
The congregation is asked to pray for the soul of George Demers (1 year), father of Buddy Demers and grandfather of Alexander Demers; and for the souls of Plato (13 years) and Fofo (5 years) Spilios, parents of Christopher, Arthur, Damon and Joanne Spilios.
May their memory be eternal!

Doxology Service
A Doxology Service for Independence Day will follow the Memorial Service

Fellowship Hour
-Hosting Fellowship Hour today: Christine Vallas

Thank you to Gus & Gloria Doukakis and John & Felia Proakis for hosting last week’s.

If you haven’t offered to do the fellowship hour lately, please sign the roster today. All our parishioners and visitors appreciate this after-service ...Read Full Text >

Fr. Demetri at MBC this Week...
Father Demetri will be at the Metropolis of Boston Camp in New Hampshire for the entire week. If there is an emergency and need of a priest, please contact Fr. Alex Chetsas at 508-505-6316.

Monday, July 6
–Parish Council Meeting 7:30 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE:
THERE WILL BENO DIVINE LITURGY ON SATURDAY, JULY 11.

VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL...
This faith based day camp will be held for the first time off the Metropolis grounds and our Parish of St. Nicholas will host Vacation Church School this year!!! VCS is for our youth and is for ages 4-12 and will run from 9:30AM—2:30PM during August 3- August 7. The children begin their day with a short ...Read Full Text >

Home/Hosptial/Nursing Home Visitations for Holy Communion
Please contact Fr. Demetri in order for him to visit our fiathful who are unable to come to Church and to offer them Holy Communion. If there is someone you know that needs such a visit, please call 781-862-0315 as soon as possible.

St. Nicholas Website and Weekly Bulletin
We are happy to announce that our St. Nicholas Parish has a new website. The address is the same stnicholaslex.org Please log on and see all the new items and links on our website. Special thanks to Tony Gray for designing and he will be uploading information onto the site. Also on the website, you will ...Read Full Text >

“Building for the Future”
Have you made a pledge to support this much needed renovation to our church facilities? Construction has begun and upon completion will be something of pride for all our parishioners. Please help! Thank you.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Visit the United States in October 2009

June 26, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America announces the visit of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States this coming October for a three-stage visit, which will include an Environmental Symposium on the Mississippi River and visits to New York, Atlanta and Washington D.C. ...Read Full Text >
June 17, 2009
Isaurus, Manuel, Sabel and Ishmael



Dear Parishioners of St. Nicholas,

I am pleased to announce to you that our Parish will be hosting the Metropolis Vacation Church School this year!

This faith based day camp will be held for the first time off the Metropolis grounds and our Parish of St. Nicholas is the host!!! VCS is for ages 4-12 and will run from 9:30AM��:30PM, August 3- August 7. The children begin their day with a short prayer service followed by sessions which include Orthodox Life, music, indoor and outdoor activities, and fine arts. It is a great opportunity for children to learn more about their faith and establish a closer relationship with Christ while having fun.

This year the theme will be "Brave Believers: The Saints of our Church." Please note that there is no set fee for your child to attend this program, however free-will donations are greatly appreciated.

If you would like more information about ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Nicholas Church Bulletins
Publish Date:June 28, 2009
Publish Date:June 7, 2009
Publish Date:May 31, 2009
Publish Date:May 24, 2009
Publish Date:May 17, 2009
 
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