General Assembly
12/03/2023
Today, Sunday we will have our General Assembly during Coffee Hour. Please be present as we need to discuss some important items and nominate Parish Council Members for the upcoming year.
Attention! Openings on the Parish Council
12/03/2023
Three vacancies for our Parish Council are coming up. Terms start in January. During the General Assembly names will be nominated for election. The following week, December 10th, a parish-wide vote will take place to fill those positions. Do you feel called to be a leader of our church? In order to be on the ballot for Parish Council and/or vote, you be a "Member in Good Standing".
What qualified a member in good standing?
1 - Baptized Orthodox Christian
2 - Frequent Participation in the Sacramental life
3 - Financial Contribution to Saint Nicholas Parish
Sunday School Children Christmas Decorating
12/03/2023
Today all the children will be decorating the sanctuary while the parents are at the General Assembly in the hall. Please have your children, after they enjoy the cocoa bar, meet upstairs to put up ornaments, etc. Thank you!
St. Nicholas Appreciation Luncheon: Dec 10th!!!
12/03/2023
The Talarantas family will be hosting an Appreciation Luncheon for St. Nicholas Feast day in honor of their son Vasili and in appreciation for all of our hard-working volunteers at the 60th Annual Greek Festival. This was the most successful Greek Festival yet and it was because of all your hard work. Thank you!
Holy Communion
12/03/2023
Please allow our Sunday School teachers with their students to approach the chalice first as they need to head to class. Then, starting with the first pew, followed by the second pew, then the third, etc. approach the chalice via the center aisle. If you are not Orthodox or not prepared to receive Holy Communion please come forward and ask the priest for a blessing.
Olive Oil Needed
12/03/2023
Father Thomas is in need of Olive Oil for the kandili on the altar at the church. If you purchase olive oil for your home please consider purchasing an extra bottle for the Church so that we can keep the ever-burning kandili always lit upon the altar in front of the tabernacle.
Intro Into Orthodoxy Class
12/03/2023
Our next class will take place on Wednesday December 6th at 6:30pm as scheduled. This will follow Matthew’s baptism at 5:00pm.
Bible Study
12/03/2023
The next Bible Study will take place on Thurs. Dec. 7th at 6pm at Father Thomas’ home.
Nativity Fast
12/03/2023
The Orthodox Church enters into a period of fasting from Nov 15th until Christmas Day. This is a time when we collectively refrain from meat, dairy, fish, oil, and wine. (There are a few exceptions.) For those interested in knowing more & have specific questions about the fast, please see Father Thomas. Let us remember what Saint John Chrysostom says, “he is mistaken who thinks that the fast consists only in abstinence from food. True fasting is departing from evil.”
Online Calendar
12/03/2023
Please visit the Church Calendar on our webside for the dates and times of all upcoming church services. www.stnicholasgoc.net.
St. Nicholas Bookstore
12/03/2023
Visit our new bookstore located in the Narthex. At this time, forms of acceptable payments are checks and cash only. We hope you find some treasures!
Confession
12/03/2023
Please note that Father Thomas will be available for confession each Saturday after the service of Great Vespers. There is no need to make an appointment. As always, if you would like to schedule a time outside of Saturday evening for confession please contact Fr. Thomas.
Visitors
12/03/2023
We welcome all visitors. Please introduce yourself to Fr. Thomas at the end of the service and if you are able, please stay for the Coffee Hour.
Forgot Your Tithe?
12/03/2023
Forgot your tithe? If you don't have cash on you, don't feel bad or guilty. You can use your phone. Just use this QR Code below and follow the link to PayPal. We are very grateful for your generousity!
Upcoming Church Services
12/03/2023
UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES
Wed. Nov. 29 Divine Liturgy: St. Andrew 5:00 p.m.
Intro into Orthodoxy 6:30 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 2 St. Nicholas Icon Blessing - All Day
**Cancelled: Great Vespers and Confession**
Soon to Be Orthodox
12/03/2023
This week Saint Nicholas will welcome a new member into our church: Matthew Alstead. His godfather will be Agustin DeLaRosa. If you would like to be a witness of this blessed sacrament of baptism please come to church on Wed Dec 6th at 5:00pm. Please introduce yourself to Matthew if you do not know him yet and add him to your prayers.