St. Nicholas Church, San Jose, CA PUBLISH DATE: September 23, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 4:22-27

BRETHREN, Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. But the son of the slave was born ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
1st Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; ...Read Full Text >

1st Sunday of Luke
September 23 ...Read Full Text >

The Conception of St. John the Baptist
September 23 ...Read Full Text >

Thecla the Protomartyr & Equal to the Apostles
September 24 ...Read Full Text >

St. Silouan of Athos
September 24 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Sergius of Radonezh
September 25 ...Read Full Text >

The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian
September 26 ...Read Full Text >

Baruch the Prophet
September 28 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. * To the robber You opened Paradise. * The lamentation of the myrrhbearing women You transformed, * and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all * that You had risen, O Christ our God, * and granted the world Your great mercy. - 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 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
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
For now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century


Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time, though  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 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

 
More than fun
Father Ion, September 21, 2012
Want to be a missionary for a day? Or for just one hour? Get one of the blue Walkathon registration forms from church (if do not have on yet) and go out to your friends, neighbors and acquaintances. Tell them that you want to help spreading the word of God in India through children that grow in the Orthodox faith in an orphanage. They are being prepared to go out in their country ...Read Full Text >
September 20, 2012
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Commemoration of the Asia Minor Holocaust - September 23, 2012
Protocol 119/12

September 23, 2012
Commemoration of the
Asia Minor ...Read Full Text >
Walk for Missions/ Back to School Celebration
Is happening Sat Sept. 29, 9am-1pm at Saint Nicholas Church. Don't feel like walking...no worries...come for our great $5 breakfast and lots of fun family activities. Volunteers needed. Can you help? Please arrive between 7:30-8:00am on the 29th to help set up. Meet Sister Nectaria and the children of the ...Read Full Text >

Adult Religious Education
With His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas on Wednesday, September 26, at 6:30pm in Room 11. Will lecture on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross feast day.

Hellenic School
All classes have begun. Persons not yet registered for either children or adult classes, may 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 continues until December 18, 2012. For details, contact Mrs. Roula Demetrzis 268-7645, rdemertzis@sbcglobal.net) or Dr. Peter Nanopoulos 408 646-7308, drpeternanopoulos@saintnicholas.org).

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 TOMORROW, 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 ...Read Full Text >

Orthodoxy 101 Class with Father Ion
The class meets on Fridays at 12:15pm in the office boardroom and is open to all. Next class is September 28.

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
Our St. Anna Philoptochos Annual Autumn Tea will be held Saturday, 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 >

Visitation Ministry
Will meet on Tuesday, Sept 25, at 10:30am in the office boardroom.

Sister Parish Festivals
* Annunciation Cathedral, San Francisco and St James Orthodox Church in Milpitas - this weekend.
* RUSSIAN FESTIVAL at St Nicholas Orthodox Church, Saratoga, Sept 29 and 30.
Flyers available at the bulletin board display in the small hall.


United Arcadians of San Francisco
Celebrating 80 years of Arcadians in San Francisco, Saturday, Sept 29, with vocalist and klarino player directly from Greece. For tickets and reservations call Joan Peponis-Rinde 650 369-6383 or online at www.sfarcadians.org.

Road Closure Notice
City of San Jose Rock `n` Ross Marathon is scheduled Sunday, October 7. Sections of Park Avenue, Bascom and The Alameda will be closed.
Access to St. Nicholas via Hedding and 880 will be possible. Maps showing the street closures available in the Narthex or on website competitor.com/community.
Wednesday, September 26
     5:30pm Paraklesis
Saturday, September 29
     5:00pm Vespers
Sunday, September 30
     7:15am Orthros + Liturgy 1
     10:00am Liturgy 2
Previous St. Nicholas Church Bulletins
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