St. Nicholas Church, San Jose, CA PUBLISH DATE: July 8, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 10:1-10

BRETHREN, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. I bear them witness that ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1
5th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, when Jesus came to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs ...Read Full Text >

5th Sunday of Matthew
July 8 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Great Martyr Procopius
July 8 ...Read Full Text >

Appearance of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Kazan
July 8 ...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 >

Veronica, the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by Jesus
July 12 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel
July 13 ...Read Full Text >

Aquila the Apostle among the 70
July 14 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world. - Copyright Fr. Seraphim Dedes, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion of the Church
An example of the faith and a life of humility, as a teacher of self-control you did inspire and lead your flock, and through the truthfulness of your deeds, were exalted by greatness through your humility, uplifting all, and by poverty gaining strength. Father and hierarch St. Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, that our souls may be saved.

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. - Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved
Now, should any one say, "And wherefore did Christ fulfill the devils' request, suffering them to depart into the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century


One, to teach them that are delivered from those wicked tyrants, how great the malice of their insidious enemies:  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 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. and 10 a.m.

Bible Study
Mondays 6:30 p.m. preceded by Paraklesis starting 6:00 p.m. No classes during Lent.

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: Vacant

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

 
This Sunday
Father Ion
Many of the stories I read to my sons are about how the hero, a good character, fights against the bad or evil characters. In the stories the good always wins. Unfortunately our day to day lives do not always have such an outcome. We face the devil and his works at all times.
Do you believe in the reality of the devil? What do you know about the devil and what it can do in your life? Perhaps you ...Read Full Text >
Eortologion-Schedule of Services
For those parishioners who may not have computers at home, copies of the Eortologion for the months of July and August printed in both Greek and English will be available in the Narthex and in the church office.

E-Sunday Bulletin
The Sunday Bulletin has been available on line for the last months and lately it has been send out by email. It is normally issued on Friday or Saturday and it stays posted for a week. If you do not receive it by email please provide us with your email address by filling in a Stewardship Card.

Sunday Orthros text online
One of the unknown secrets of our worship tradition is the Orthros Service. If you have not discovered it yet, make an effort to attend. It is beautiful, engaging and it gives great meaning to the cycle of life. Print the text before coming to church: http://www.ematins.org/matins.htm

Parish Council Meeting
Wll take place on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 6:30pm in the small hall.

Orthodoxy 101 Class
Father Ion will be offering a class on the basic fundamentals of our Orthodox faith. The class will be held on Fridays, from 12:15pm to 1:15pm in the office boardroom and is open to all ages. The class begins on Friday, July 13, 2012.

July and August Canon of Faith
A reminder that the July and August issues of The Canon of Faith will not be mailed but only issued electronically. The Parish Council based their decision on the fact that many of the ministries slow down over the summer and that many of our parishioners travel. The Canon will be posted online and emailed ...Read Full Text >

PAL for pals - Pre-K and K
PAL: Parea After Liturgy - A Summertime Sunday spiritual and social class. Meets today: Pre-K and Kindergarten(3-6 years old)in Room 2 and grades 1-6 in room 3. No registration needed.

Bible Study Class
Will take a break over the summer. The next meeting will be announced in the Bulletin.

NEW! New Testament Greek for Beginners class
Will help you understand what takes place in church. Through the Hellenic School, class to start in September on weekday evenings, 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm. Details? Contact Mrs. Roula Demertzis (268.7645, rdemertzis@sbcglobal.net) or Dr. Peter Nanopoulos (646.7308, drpeternanopoulos@saintnicholas.org).

2012 Stewardship Update
Your Stewardship ministry wants to sincerely thank the 401 pledged stewards who have demonstrated their commitment to St. Nicholas Church by returning their 2012 Commitment Cards (received as of 15 June 2012), with the average commitment of $930 per family. Our stewardship ministry will continue working ...Read Full Text >

Mission Ministry
The next Missions meetings: August 21, at St. Nicholas. The next Walk for Mission meeting: June 27, 7 p.m. in the Boardroom. Reflection: Luke 24:47 “…repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

Visitation Ministry
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 12, at 10:30am in the Boardroom. Will review the visitation lists, report on serving through InnVision and learning from St. Vincent the Paul.

NEW: Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch - SCHOLARSHIP INFO
Visit the St Nicholas Ranch website: www.stnicholasranch.org for information and to download your registration forms. Father Ion will be at Session 3: July 22-28 (all ages) and encourages our children to attend that session so that we can be together as a group.
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The 41st Clergy-Laity Congress Begins with the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix

July 2, 2012
The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America commenced yesterday with the Orthros service and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy held in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity of Phoenix, Arizona, with approximately 1,200 faithful in attendance. ...Read Full Text >

Keynote Address of Archbishop Demetrios Officially Opens 41st Clergy-Laity Congress

July 2, 2012
The 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America officially began its work this morning at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Hotel. It was highlighted by the Keynote Address of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America presented to an audience of more than 1,200 participants. ...Read Full Text >
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday, July 15 - Holy Fathers of 4th Ecumenical Synod
     8:30am Orthros, Liturgy
Thursday, July 19 - Eve of St. Elias the Prophet
     6:30pm Vespers Prophet Elias Church Santa Cruz
Friday, July 20 - St. Elias the Prophet
     8:30am Orthros, Liturgy
Sunday, July 22 - 7th Sunday of Matthew
     8:30am Orthros, Liturgy
Previous St. Nicholas Church Bulletins
Publish Date:July 1, 2012
Publish Date:June 24, 2012
Publish Date:June 17, 2012
Publish Date:June 10, 2012
Publish Date:June 3, 2012
Publish Date:May 27, 2012
 
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