St. Nicholas Church, San Jose, CA PUBLISH DATE: February 5, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 3:10-15

TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 18:10-14
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today

The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today
February 5, 2012 ...Read Full Text >

Agatha the Martyr
February 5 ...Read Full Text >
But all the same since he made his soul contrite, and called himself a sinner; which indeed he was; he surpassed  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century


When lately we made mention of the Pharisee and the publican, and hypothetically yoked two chariots out of virtue  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, CONCERNING LOWLINESS OF MIND., 4th Century

Vespers
Eve of the feasts during the week: 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 5 p.m.

Matins
Feasts during the week: 8:30 a.m.
Sundays: 7:15 a.m.

Liturgy
Feasts during the week: 9:30 a.m.
Sundays: 8:30 a.m.

Bible Study
Mondays 6:30 p.m. preceded by Paraklesis starting 6:00 p.m.

Parish Information
St. Nicholas Church
1260 Davis Street
San Jose, CA 95126

Phone: (408) 246-2770
Fax: (408) 246-0143
Website: http://www.saintnicholas.org/

Proistamenos: Metropolitan Nikitas of Dardanelles

Assistant: Fr. Ion Coman
Email: fatherion@saintnicholas.org

 
February 2, 2012
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For The Feast Of St. Photios And St. Photios National Shrine Day - February 6, 2012
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, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, ...Read Full Text >
Apokriatiko Glendi/Mardi Gras
The event will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 in the Community Center. No Host Reception 6:30pm - Dinner 7:30pm. Costumes encouraged.
Live music featuring the Mythos Band. Hosted & Sponsored by: John & Sofia Kouretas,
Nick & Evagelia Pries, Hristos & Meropi Spilios, Elias & Dimitra ...Read Full Text >

Saint Anna Philoptochos
St. Anna Philoptochos cordially invites you to their annual Heart Fund Luncheon to be held in the small hall on Sunday, February 12, immediately following the 2nd Divine Liturgy.
Proceeds go to the Heart Society, one of the many charities that Philoptochos supports.


Repentance & Confession
A Spiritual Retreat with Rev. Dn. Dr. John Chryssavgis. Please join us for an evening of spiritual nourishment as we prepare to enter the beautiful Lenten season. Fr. John will discuss in depth the meaning of these crucial elements of Orthodoxy, using the story of the Prodigal Son as an example. Sunday, ...Read Full Text >

Golden Years Seniors Valentine`s Luncheon
Please join the Golden Years Seniors for their Valentine`s Luncheon on Sunday, February 19, in the small hall following the second Divine Liturgy. A complete lunch with salad, wine and dessert will be served. Open donation, with proceeds to benefit the Senior Day Care Center. RSVP to 408 720-8301 or 408 ...Read Full Text >

Trip to St. Anthony`s Monastery
Trip to St. Anthony`s Monastery in Florence, Arizona, from Saturday, March 3 until Wednesday, March 7, 2012. You may visit www.stanthonysmonastery.org. to learn about the monastery. If you are interested in going, please contact Despina at 408 978-6143.

Pilgrimage
Fr Earl Cantos of St. Demetrios Church, Tucson, Arizona, working with YAEL Adventures Travel Co. has planned a pilgrimage to Constantinople, St. Catherine`s Mt. Sinai, Jerusalem and the Holy Land for May 14 through May 28, 2012. Persons who would like to be a part of
this pilgrimage may call YAEL at 706 ...Read Full Text >

Mission Ministry
The St. Nicholas Missions Committee will have their next meeting at St. Basil`s Church on Bose Lane in San Jose on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00pm.

"I looked and behold, a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues...". The Apostle John, ...Read Full Text >

Visitation Ministry
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9, at 11:00am in the church office. A schedule has been developed and committee members will begin making visitations before the next meeting. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please join us on February 9.


Stewardship Ministry
The 2012 Stewardship Commitment Cards were mailed to all parishioners in early January 2012. Our goal for 2012 is to have 100% participation this year. Please complete the cards, including the very important lower section identifying your interest, participation, and time and talents, for the good of our ...Read Full Text >

FDF Preview
Will be held in our Community Center on Sunday, February 12, 2012, beginning at 6:00pm. More information to follow.

Philokalia Bookstore
We have received more hardbound copies of the Orthodox Study Bible-New Testament. They are again available for only $10.00 in the bookstore.

In need
St. Nicholas parishioner, Mrs. Marika Somatopoulos, is seeking to rent one or two rooms in a home located in the Willow Glen area or somewhat near the church. If you can help with her request or know someone who can, please call the church office 408 246-2770.


Power/wheel chair offered
A parishioner is donating a brand new power/wheel chair to anyone who might need one
or knows someone who can use one. Please call John at 408 264-7983 for more information.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Feb 8, Wed      Paraklesis 5:30pm
Feb 9, Thurs     Vespers 6:30pm
Feb 10, Fri      St. Haralambos the Martyr.
                Orthros 8:30am followed by Divine Liturgy
Feb 11, Sat      Vespers 5:30pm
Feb 12, Sun      Sunday of the Prodigal Son
                    Orthros 7:15am followed by first liturgy
                    2nd Divine Liturgy 10:00am
Feb 15, Wed     Paraklesis 6:30pm

Bible Study Class will meet Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 6:30pm preceded by Paraklesis at 6:00pm

The Religious Education class with His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas will take place this Wednesday , February 8, 2012 at 6:30pm.
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