St. Nicholas Church, Waco, TX PUBLISH DATE: August 1, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16

BRETHREN, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 17:14-23
10th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, a man came up to Him and kneeling before Him said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, ...Read Full Text >

10th Sunday of Matthew
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Procession of the Precious Cross
August 1 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Seven Maccabees, Eleazar the Martyr
August 1 ...Read Full Text >

Timothy the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Priconissus
August 1 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone Pg. 98-99
Though the tomb was sealed by a stone and soldiers guarded your pure body, you arose, O Savior, on the third day, giving life to the world. Therefore, O giver of life, the heavenly powers praise you: Glory to your resurrection, O Christ, glory to your kin -Translation by Holy Cross Press



Apolytikion for Procession of the Precious Cross Pg. 180-181
Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery



Apolytikion of the Church
O holy hierarch, and father Nicholas, your flock has recognized you by the brilliance of your works. You are a model of kindness, a rule of faith, and a teacher of self-control. Your lowliness has raised you to the height of fame, and your poverty has filled you with riches. Intercede to Christ our God to save our souls.



Kontakion
The Wisdom of God's own seven pillars are ye all, a seven-branched lamp that shineth with the Light Divine, ye Great Martyrs that were before the Martyrs, O all-wise Maccabees, with them pray ye the God of all that we who now sing your praises may be saved. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
For a man to have such faith appears simple, but it is, on the contrary, something very lofty, not easily attained  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary: edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002., 4th Century


At this point he is referring to the faith required for signs, and mentions a mustard seed is small in size, yet  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 56 (PG 58, 549-50) Translated by Robert Charles Hill in "Spiritual Gems from the Gospel of Matthew", 4th Century


[The Lord] went on to mention mountains as well, and went even further: "Nothing will be impossible for you."  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 (PG 58, 563) Translated by Robert Charles Hill found in "Spiritual Gems from the Gospel of Matthew", 4th Century


Yet if his unbelief was the cause ... why does He blame the disciples? Signifying, that even without persons to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17, 4th Century


For as the faith of the person presenting oftentimes availed for receiving the cure, even from inferior ministers;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17, 4th Century


Here Christ is not speaking of that faith which believes in Him undoubtingly and knows Him to be true God, but of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary, edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century

Vespers
5:00 pm

Matins
9:00 AM

Liturgy
10:00 AM

Bible Study
and Paraklesis 6:00 Wednesday

Parish Information
St. Nicholas Church
617 North 17th Street
Waco, TX 76707

Phone: (254) 754-6519
Fax: (254) 235-6078
Website: stnickwaco.org
Email: frtedwaco@grandecom.net

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Theodore Tsitsilianos

Assistant: Rev. Dn. Daniel Payne
Email: ikonic@grandecom.net

 
His Emenince Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver
It is a great honor to have our Spiritual Father with us today and our very good fortune that it is Metropolitan Isaiah. His is our Leader worthy of great respect and devotion not only in his office of Metropolitan but also as a person who brings great clarity to our calling to Christ and the Church. These ...Read Full Text >

TODAY IS ELEVATION OF DEACON DANIEL PAYNE
It is with extreme joy that we reach this celebratioin of Deacon Daniel`s elevation to the Priesthood. Our much loved Deacon and Deaconessa will become Priest and Presvytera today. We will always treasure the 10 years we have had with them through Dn. Daniel`s Ph.D. years and Deaconessa`s promotion of ...Read Full Text >

Special Guests
There are so many extroidinary people here today we probably can't recognize all by name suffice to say we are grateful to have Fr. Luke Uhl and Presvytera Ruth and Dn. Paul Zaharas from the Metropolis of Denver offices, Fr. Nicholas Hadzillas of Houston, Fr. David Eckley, Fr. Demetri Nicoloudakis of ...Read Full Text >

Dormition Fast Begins August 1
The fast honoring the "falling Asleep" of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos, begins August 1 and continues to August 15 with the celebration of Divine Liturgy. It is such a privilege to be in a faith that honors the Mother of God. Where would we be without her?

Kim and Evan Klaras
The long awaited Orthodox Sacrament of Marriage of Kim and Evan Klaras will be Wednesday August 4th following Small Paraclesis. All are invited to attend, Coffee will be served following the service to greet our dear friends. (It is out of the ordinary to have this sacrament during a fast period. With ...Read Full Text >

Catechism School begans again in September
Our Youth Director, Nancy McNeil, will once again take the reigns of Catechism School. I have already heard great ideas from volunteers who "can`t wait" to get back to teaching on Sunday mornings. Look for announcements about planning meetings in the next bulletin. It is going to be a great year!!

Bible Book Review
Will resume on Wednesday August 18. following the Paraklesis service (6PM). Fr. Ted will give and overview of Romans and focus on the last chapter. Questions and discussion to follow. Come join us and bring your questions.

Services
Aug 2, 2010 Small Paraclesis... 6:00pm
Aug 3, 2010 Great Paraclesis... 6:00pm
Aug 4, 2010 Small Paraclesis... 6:00pm
Aug 6, 2010 Holy Transfiguration
Divine Liturgy .... 10:00am
Aug 7, 2010 Great Vespers .... 5:00pm
Aug 8, 2010 11th Sunday of St. Matthew
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Upcoming Events
Aug. 9, 2010 Small Paraclesis .6:00 pm
Aug.10, 2010 Great Paraclesis .6:00 pm
Aug.11, 2010 Small Paraclesis .6:00 pm
Aug.12, 2010 Great Paraclesis .6:00 pm
Aug.13, 2010 Small Paraclesis .6:00 pm
Aug.14, 2010 Great Vespers ....5:00

VISITORS

We are happy, today, to have you here worshiping with us. Please stay with us after the Divine Liturgy so that we may meet you.

FOR OUR VISITORS (non-Orthodox)
It is with the deepest regret that we may ask you to abstain from receiving Holy Communion. This is a sacrament reserved only for ...Read Full Text >

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TO ALL PARISHIONERS:
The Sunday bulletin is being e-mailed each Friday to all parishioners. If you are not receiving it make sure ...Read Full Text >
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