St. Nicholas Church, San Jose, CA PUBLISH DATE: July 15, 2012

Sunday of the Holy Fathers
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Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles of Kiev
July 15 ...Read Full Text >

The Finding of the Head of St. Matrona of Chios
July 15 ...Read Full Text >

Marina the Great Martyr of Antioch
July 17 ...Read Full Text >

Macrina the Righteous, sister of St. Basil
July 19 ...Read Full Text >

Translation of the Holy Relics of Righteous Seraphim of Sarov
July 19 ...Read Full Text >

The Glorious Prophet Elias (Elijah)
July 20 ...Read Full Text >

Ezekiel the Prophet
July 21 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. - Copyright Narthex Press, 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

"But whosoever shall do and teach," said He, "shall be called great." For not to ourselves alone, should we be  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homilies 15 and 16 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


For as teaching without doing condemns the teacher so doing but not guiding others, lessens our reward. One ought  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homilies 15 and 16 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


The Lord says to His disciples, 'Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, Homilies Vol. 1, Homily Ten para. 14; Saint Tikhon's Seminary Press pgs. 110-111, 14th 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

 

A necessity for those who live in the World
Father Ion
Do you know the Jesus Prayer? I mentioned it last Sunday during my homily as a weapon against the devil. The book I recommended is called " A Night in the desert of the Holy Mountain". It is an easy text that could open hearts, minds and and generate an out pour of love reflecting God`s grace. Find out why it is a necessity for those who live in the World! Happy ...Read Full Text >
LAST CALL: Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch
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.

July Canon of Faith
Now available online at http://www.saintnicholas.org/

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 are 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, August 9, at 10:30am in the Boardroom.

Summer Greek Language Immersion Course for Adults
The course for adult learners of all fluency levels will be offered on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:00pm and on Saturday mornings from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Classes begin Thursday, August 2 and end Saturday, September 8. The course is designed to help adult learners enhance and expand their vocabulary, ...Read Full Text >

Resolutions of the 41st Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress - July 4, 2012

July 5, 2012
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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
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 8, 2012
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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