Second Tray
09/10/2017
His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah has asked a special tray be passed to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey with the proceeds going to IOCC. Make checks payable to "IOCC - US Emergency Response Fund" noting "Hurricane Harvey" in the memo section. The tray will be passed today.
Philoptochos will be collecting cleaning supplies, non-perishable goods, diapers, gently used men's, women's and children's clothing and shoes, baby formula, toiletries, trash bags, batteries, flashlights, etc., which will be given to the American Red Cross for the benefit of the residents of the Rockport, Port Aransas, and Ingleside. Please place donated items in the marked box in the Church Hall.
Coffee Hour
09/10/2017
Everyone is invited to come downstairs for the coffee hour to follow.
Epistle Readings
09/10/2017
Father John has asked the youth to assist in reading the Epistle. Today, Demetri Sanchez will be reading the Epistle in English.
Children’s Sermon
09/10/2017
Services This Week
09/10/2017
Services This Week:
Sunday, September 10, 2017 Orthros 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 10, 2017 Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Small Paraklesis 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 14, 2017 Elevation of the Holy Cross
Thursday, September 14, 2017 Orthros 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 14, 2017 Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m.
Vasiliko is needed for the Procession of the Holy Cross.
Saturday, September 16, 2017 Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 17, 2017 Orthros 9:00 a.m
Sunday, September 17, 2017 Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m
Bible Study
09/10/2017
Bible Study will continue after completion of construction activities to the offices and classrooms.
Church Etiquette
09/10/2017
Please be reminded that out of respect for what goes on during the Divine Liturgy, there are certain time when not to enter the Nave. These times are: 1) between the readings of the Epistle and Gospel; 2) when the priest censes the icons and the congregation; and 3) whenever the priest faces the congregation to bless them. When entering the Nave, please enter by the side aisles and not by the middle isle. Stanchions will be placed at the middle isle in order to prevent anyone from entering the Nave from the middle isle. When the Parish Council Members ask that no one enter at a particular time, please heed their request. It is disruptive to the other worshipers when someone enters the Nave at an inappropriate time. Everyone’s cooperation is appreciated.
Recitation of the Lord's Prayer
09/10/2017
Please remember that everyone has the opportunity to say the Lord’s Prayer in their first language. The order of languages is: Greek, English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Romanian.
Welcome to our Guests
09/10/2017
Father John and the members of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church offer warm greetings to all our guests. We are happy to have you worshiping with us and we hope that you will make this your spiritual home in the future. You are invited to receive blessed bread (antidoron) which will be given out at the end of today’s services. Please join us downstairs for refreshments so we can visit with you.
Holy Communion
09/10/2017
The Holy Communion of the Orthodox is the Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is with awe and love that we approach the Divine Mysteries. Therefore, the Communion of the Orthodox is reserved only for those baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves by prayer and fasting, as prescribed by the Canons of the Holy Church. Women, in respect of our Lord, please remove lipstick before you approach to receive, in order that no oils contact the Holy Spoon or the Holy Chalice.