St. Nicholas Church, San Jose, CA PUBLISH DATE: October 7, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11

BRETHREN, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 7:11-16
3rd Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with ...Read Full Text >

3rd Sunday of Luke
October 7 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus
October 9 ...Read Full Text >

The Righteous Patriarch Abraham and His Nephew Lot
October 9 ...Read Full Text >

Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the New Theologian
October 12 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
The stone had been secured with a seal by the Judeans, * and a guard of soldiers was watching Your immaculate body. * You rose on the third day, O Lord * and Savior, granting life unto the world. * For this reason were the powers of heaven crying out to You, O Life-giver: * Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; * glory to Your eternal rule; * glory to Your dispensation, only One who loves mankind. - 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 the light which is the object of our senses does not shine in darkness, but apart from it; but the preaching  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 5 on John 1, 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

 
Church School Open House
Open House will be held in the Pre-school class this morning. Parents are asked to join their students when they are dismissed for class, following Holy Communion.

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.

Adult Religious Education
The next class on Wednesday, October 10, at 6:30pm will have a guest speaker, father George Dokos. Topic - "Concerning Frequent Communion". We will be meeting in the church. More details at http://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 12.

Parish Council Meeting
Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 6:30pm. The Akathist to St. Nicholas will precede at 5:30pm.

Golden Years Seniors
You are all invited to our first meeting of the new Ecclesiastical Year tomorrow, Monday, October 8, 2012, at 11:30am in Room 3. Kali Xronia!

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. Directions to Eleni's home available in the bookstore or call Eleni at 408 255-9791 or Terry 408 365-0774.

National Church Music Sunday
Each year on the first Sunday in October (on or after the Feast Day of St. Romanos the Melodist, patron saint of church musicians), parishes across the Archdiocese of America celebrate National Church Music Sunday. This celebration was inaugurated by His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos (of blessed memory) in ...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.

Missions Ministry
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7:00pm at St. Basil`s Church. 158.

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” God has called on ...Read Full Text >

Walk for Missions
Our first Walk for Missions was a great success and fun for all. The Missions Ministry and the WFM Committee want to thank the participants for your efforts to collect donations and pledges for laps walked. Thank you to all the organizers, volunteers, sponsors and donors. The cutoff date to be eligible for ...Read Full Text >

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 >

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 "Mediterraneo"; Nov 9 "My Sweet Canary", a journey through the life and music of Rosa Eskenazi; Dec 14 "George Dalaras "Enchanted ...Read Full Text >
Ionian Village Announces Summer 2013 Program Dates

October 3, 2012
The Office of Ionian Village announces the dates for its 2013 Summer Programs. ...Read Full Text >
Wednesday, October 10
     5:30pm Paraklesis
Saturday, October 13
     5:00pm Vespers
Sunday, October 14, Holy Fathers of 7th Ecumenical Council
     7:15am Orthros + Liturgy 1
     10:00am Liturgy 2
Tuesday, October 16
     5:30pm Akathist of Saint Nicholas
Wednesday, October 17, Eve of Saint Luke
     5:30pm Vespers
Thursday, October 18, St. Luke the Evangelist
     8:30am Orthros and Liturgy
Previous St. Nicholas Church Bulletins
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