St. Nicholas Church, San Jose, CA PUBLISH DATE: September 30, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

2nd Sunday of Luke
September 23 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Hieromartyr Cyprian and the Virgin Martyr Justina
October 2 ...Read Full Text >

Ananias, Apostle of the 70
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Romanos the Melodist
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Dionysios the Areopagite
October 3 ...Read Full Text >

Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
October 6 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You. - 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
Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century


The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Unknown, 7th century


Christians…should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 5.8, 4th century


Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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

 
Rolling the ball
Think about what a miracle is that you were baptized and that you live the life of a Christian. You are 2000 years away from Christ yet He gives you the option of being with Him, of experiencing the Kingdom of God today. Past, future and present collapse when you participate in the mysteries of the Church. But this started from one Man, the Son of God. He chose His disciples and the ball rolled from there. You are part ...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 >
Adult Religious Education
The next class with His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas is on Wednesday, October 3, at 6:30pm in Room 11. Topic - "Holy Protection of the Theotokos" (H Agia Sekpi).

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).

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 October 5.

Volleyball Tournament
Another St. Nicholas Volleyball Tournament (8th Annual) is nearly here! Nine Bay Area parishes will be joining us on October 12, 13 and 14. Come be a part of this fun-filled weekend of sportsmanship and Christian fellowship.

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. Bring a friend and join us for this lovely gathering.

2012 Stewardship Update
Your Stewardship ministry sincerely thanks the 428 pledged stewrds who have demonstrated their commitment to St. Nicholas Church by returning their 2012 Commitment Cards (received as of 23 Sept 2012), with the average commitment of $898 per family. We will continue working towards the "100% Stewardship" ...Read Full Text >

Visitation Ministry
Will be meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30am in the office boardroom. Next meeting is on
October 9.

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

Movie Night at the Museum
Hellenic Heritage Institute will be showing films from or about Greece every second Friday of each month at 7:30pm. Roster of films includes: Oct. 12 - the delightful movie "Mediterrneo"; Nov 9 "My Sweet Canary", a journey through the life and music of Rosa Eskenazi; Dec 14 "George Dalaras "Enchanted Songs", ...Read Full Text >

Road Closure Notice
City of San Jose Rock `n` Roll 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 at competitor.com/community.

Sister Parish Festivals
St. Nicholas Church in Saratoga is holding its annual RUSSIAN FESTIVAL today: 12noon to 4:00pm. Flyers available at the bulletin board display in the small hall.


St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Mission Church
The Myrrh-streaming Icon of the Panagia from Hawaii will be at St. Herman Parish (Murphy and Beener Streets, Sunnyvale) on the occasion of their 25th Anniversary. Greeting of the Icon is Saturday, Sept. 29 at 5:30pm. Divine Liturgy with His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill (Eastern American Diocese of the ...Read Full Text >

Myrrh-streaming Icon of the Theotokos
This October will be the 5th year since the Hawaiian Iveron Icon started myrrh-streaming. The Icon will be at Holy Virgin "Joy of All Who Sorrow" Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 6210 Geary Blvd, San Francisco for two services: Fri. Oct 5 at 6:00pm - evening service and confession. Sat Oct 6 at 8:00am Divine ...Read Full Text >

October is Orthodox Awareness Month on College Campuses
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is the official collegiate campus ministry program under the North American Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops. Our mission is to support fellowships on college campuses, whose members experience and witness to the Orthodox Christian Church through community life, ...Read Full Text >
Foreign Minister of Greece Dimitris Avramopoulos Visits Archdiocese, Meets with Archbishop

September 26, 2012
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America received today (9/26/2012) at the Archdiocese headquarters the visit of the Foreign Minister of Greece. ...Read Full Text >

Third Annual Meeting of the Assembly of Bishops

September 18, 2012
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America held its third annual meeting for all member hierarchs, that is, all active canonical bishops in its region. ...Read Full Text >
Wednesday, October 3
     5:30pm Paraklesis
Sunday, October 7
     7:15am Orthros + Liturgy 1
     10:00am Liturgy 2
Wednesday, October 10
     5:30pm Paraklesis
Saturday, October 13
     5:00pm Vespers
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