St. Nicholas Church, San Jose, CA PUBLISH DATE: August 12, 2012

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
Sunday, August 12 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Martyrs Photius and Anicetus of Nicomedia
August 12 ...Read Full Text >

Apodosis of the Transfiguration
August 13 ...Read Full Text >

Maximus the Confessor
August 13 ...Read Full Text >

Forefeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
August 14 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Prophet Michaias (Micah)
August 14 ...Read Full Text >

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
August 15 ...Read Full Text >

Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior, Jesus Christ
August 16 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
You were transfigured on the Mount, Christ God revealing Your glory to Your disciples, insofar as they could comprehend. Illuminate us sinners also with Your everlasting light, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. Giver of light, glory to You. - 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
You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
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
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

 
The Summer Pascha
Father Ion
If you would like to live again part of the joy of the Holy Week and Pascha, come to celebrate the festival of the Dormition of the Theotokos! The services on the coming Tuesday and Wednesday remind us of the Paschal season. The Dormition feast is also named the Summer Pascha because it is about death and resurrection. But not about God dying and resurrected, but about a mere mortal (the Virgin ...Read Full Text >
August 8, 2012
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Protocol 108/12

August 15, 2012
Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

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 ...Read Full Text >
Panagia`s Day Luncheon
Our Philoptochos will host a Panagia`s Day Luncheon on Wednesday, August 15, in the community center, immediately following the liturgy. Menu includes salmon, fresh vegetables, rice, dessert, wine, tea and coffee. Mark your calendars and plan to join us!

Got Fire? GOYA's Volleyball by the Fire
GOYA (starting 6th to 12th grades): Join us for an evening of Summer FUN! Potluck, Volleyball, Fire, Singing, Prayer. Date: 6-11 p.m., Friday August 17, 2012 at St. Nicholas Church.

NEW! Stay Connected!
You can now easily subscribe to the email distribution list. You will receive by email the Sunday Bulletins, the Canon of Faith, news and updates. Stay Connected! Visit our web site (http://www.saintnicholas.org/) and follow the link to subscribe.

Walk for Missions/ Back to School Celebration
The Missions Ministry is hosting the Walk for Missions on Sat. Sept. 29, 9am-1pm at St. Nicholas church. Please save the date. Information sheet and pledge forms will be mailed out to all families in the second week in August. Used books will be collected starting 8/19 in the small hall for a book swap ...Read Full Text >

Eortologion-Schedule of Services
The August Canon of Faith is now on line. Copies of the Eortologion for August in both Greek and English are available in the Narthex for those who may not have access electronically.

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 next class will be on Friday, August 17, 2012.

PAL for pals - Pre-K and K - LAST CLASS
PAL: Parea After Liturgy - This Sunday is the conclusion of this summertime Sunday spiritual and social class. Meets for the last time today: Pre-K and kindergarten(3-6 years old)in Room 2 and grades 1-6 in room 3. No registration needed.

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 414 pledged stewards who have demonstrated their commitment to St. Nicholas Church by returning their 2012 Commitment Cards (received as of 16 July 2012), with the average commitment of $912 per family. Our stewardship ministry will continue working ...Read Full Text >

Mission Ministry
The next Missions meetings: Tuesday September 11, at St. Nicholas Church. Next Walk for Missions meeting: August 21. Reflection: John 4:41 "And many more believed because of His Word..." We can help send the Word through our missionaries.

Visitation Ministry
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 13, at 10:30am in the Boardroom.

Senior Camp
The annual Adult Resort Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center is on September 24-28, 2012. Join us at the Camp for a wonderful time. Activites include lectures, arts and crafts, dancing, evening campfires and songs, morning walks, cooking classes, prayer services on the patio, a visit to the ...Read Full Text >

Sister Parish Festivals
Holy Trinity, SF: Panegyri August 19 starting with liturgy from 10:30 a.m. www.holytrinitysf.org

Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church, Castro Valley Festival: August 24-26, 2012.

Holy Cross Belmont Festival: September 1 through September 3, 2012.
Monday, August 13
     6:30 p.m. Small Paraklesis
Tuesday, August 14
     6:30 p.m. Great Vespers + Lamentations
Wednesday, August 15, DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS
     8:30 a.m. Orthros + Liturgy
Sunday, August 19
     8:30 a.m. Orthros + Liturgy
Previous St. Nicholas Church Bulletins
Publish Date:August 5, 2012
Publish Date:July 29, 2012
Publish Date:July 22, 2012
Publish Date:July 15, 2012
 
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