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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. - 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 Saint Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, that our souls may be saved....
Κανόνα πίστεως καί εικόνα πραότητος, εγκρατείας Διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξέ σε τή ποίμνη σου, η τών πραγμάτων αλήθεια, διά τούτο εκτήσω τή ταπεινώσει τά υψηλά, τή πτωχεία τά πλούσια, Πάτερ Ιεράρχα Nicholas, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών.
Kontakion
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved
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And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century
To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century
A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century
Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century
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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
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Adult Religious Education
The next class with His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas is on Wednesday, September 19, at 6:30pm in Room 11. Presenting the Feast Days of September: Nativity of the Theotokos. Preceded by Paraklesis service in church from 5:30pm.
Church School
Classes began last Sunday. Students should be in church at 10:00am for the liturgy and will be dismissed to class following Holy Communion. Families new to the parish are asked to complete a Stewardship Card and register their children this morning in Room 6, when students are dismissed for class. The class ...Read Full Text >
Hellenic School
Classes began yesterday, Saturday. Persons who wish to register for either children or adult classes, please contact Hellenic School Director Roula Demertzis, 408.268.7645 or demertzis@sbcglobal.net
NEW CLASS! New Testament Greek for Beginners
is offered on Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm in Room 10, and will continue until Tuesday, December 18, 2012. For details, contact Mrs. Roula Demetrzis 268-7645, rdemertzis@sbcglobal.net) or Dr. Peter Nanopoulos 408 646-7308, drpeternanopoulos@saintnicholas.org).
St. Basil Philoptochos Tea
The Ladies of St. Basil cordially invite ladies and gentlemen to their Second Annual Afternoon Tea, which will take place Saturday, Sept 22, at 2:00pm at St. Basil Church in San Jose. Flyers with complete information are available at the bulletin board display in the small hall.
Walk for Missions/ Back to School Celebration
Is happening Sat Sept. 29, 9am-1pm at Saint Nicholas Church. Registration/Pledge Forms were mailed to all families. Additional forms are available Sundays after liturgy or downloaded from saintnicholas.org.
Baked goods (cookies, breads, cakes, etc) are needed for the bake sale and may be dropped off on ...Read Full Text >
Annual Seniors Camp
Spend five fun-filled days at the St. Nicholas Ranch/Retreat Center for the Adult Resort Camp on September 24-28, 2012. Activities include lectures, prayer services, arts & crafts, dancing, evening cmpfires & songs, swimming, wonderful food and fellowship. Complete information and the Camp Registration Form ...Read Full Text >
Fr. Berris Memorial Golf Tournament
The golf tournament benefiting the Fr. Berris Scholarship Fund and St. Nicholas Church Building Fund will be held Monday, September 24 at Silver Creek Valley Country Club in San Jose. Over $127,000 has been awarded to seminarians from our Metropolis at Holy Cross Seminary and over $74,500 has been donated to ...Read Full Text >
Orthodoxy 101 Class with Father Ion
The class meets on Fridays at 12:30pm in the office boardroom and is open to all. Next class is on Sept. 21.
Save the Date: Volleyball Tournament
8th Annual St. Nicholas Volleyball Tournament
October 12-14, 2012. Friday night at the church, Saturday SJ City College, Sunday at the church. Practice schedule at calendar online.
Philoptochos Autumn Tea
Date Correction: Our St. Anna Philoptochos Annual Autumn Tea will be held Sat. October 20, 2012, 1:00pm, at the home of Eleni Stratigopoulos.
Visit St. Anthony`s Monastery
A group trip to the monastery in Florence, Arizona is scheduled for Fri, Oct 19 until Wed, Oct 24. Information is available at the bulletin board in the small hall. If you plan to go, please contact Despina Anagnostou at 408 978-6143 because she needs to arrange transportation for you from the airport to ...Read Full Text >
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.
Mission Ministry
The Walk-a-Thon Committee (a part of the Missions Ministry) will meet on Thursday, Sept. 20, at St. Nicholas.
Visitation Ministry
The next meeting date will be announced.
2012 Stewardship Update
Your Stewardship ministry wants to sincerely thank the 421 pledged stewards who have demonstrated their commitment to St. Nicholas Church by returning their 2012 Commitment Cards (received as of 4 Sept 2012), with the average commitment of $904 per family. Our stewardship ministry will continue working ...Read Full Text >
Sister Parish Festivals
Annunciation Cathedral, San Francisco,
September 21-23, 2012.
St. James Orthodox Church, Milpitas,
September 21-23, 2012.
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Archbishop Demetrios Presides over 9/11 Memorial at the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops
September 11, 2012
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America presided today at a memorial prayer service for the victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. ...Read Full Text >
Delivers the Invocation at the Democratic National Convention
September 4, 2012
Metropolitan Nicholas, Representing Archbishop Demetrios, Delivers the Invocation at the Democratic National Convention ...Read Full Text >
Patriarchal Encyclical for the Indiction and the Day for the Protection of our Natural Environment
August 29, 2012
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Metropolitan Methodios, representing Archbishop Demetrios, offers prayer at Republican National Convention
August 29, 2012
On August 29, 2012, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, who represented His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America on behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, offered the Orthodox Christian prayer at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL. ...Read Full Text >
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