St. Nicholas Bulletin for October 7 & 8, 2023
Published: Fri, 10/06/23
Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church |
A Western-Rite Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America 1325 E. Queen Ave.
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The Seventeenth Sunday in the Season of Trinity |
FIRST VESPERS OCTOBER 7, 2023 Access Office Here |
Matins
October 8, 2023
Access Office Here |
Please Remember to Pray for... Your parish, Diocese, Archdiocese and Fr. David, Kh. Mona, Fr. Mark, Kh. Karen and Barbara Myers. Prayer for Our New (still unknown) Priest For a Priest Jesus, eternal Priest, keep this thy Priest, now unknown to our parish family, within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may touch him. Keep unstained his anointed hands, which daily touch Thy Sacred Body; keep unsullied his lips, purpled with Thy precious Blood; keep pure and unearthly his heart, sealed with sublime marks of Thy glorious priesthood. Let Thy holy love surround him, and keep him ever spotless from the world. Bless his labours with abundant fruit, and may they to whom he has ministered be here below with joy and consolation, and in heaven his beautiful and everlasting crown. Amen. For the Increase of Priests O Almighty God, look mercifully upon Thy Church, and incline the hearts of many of her sons to offer themselves for the work of the sacred ministry; so that by their labours, Thy Light may shine in the darkness of the world, and the coming of Thy kingdom may be hastened by the perfecting of Thine elect. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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Come Join Our New Group Meeting, Wednesday Wisdom, at St. Nicholas, or Online!
Explore various Orthodox and Western Rite traditions, doctrines, and history to deepen your understanding and enrich your daily life in the Church. We would be honored if you could join us for this enriching experience in person or now, remotely.
Light refreshments will be available during our gatherings. Additionally, if you have a specialty snack you'd like to share with the group, please, don't hesitate to bring it along!
We genuinely believe that "Wednesday Wisdom" is an opportunity for us to grow in faith and understanding, and we would be honored if you could join us (physically or remotely) for this enriching experience. |
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Keeping You Updated.
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Fellowship Let us continue to fellowship and share ideas of how to grow church membership during coffee hour scheduled right after Sunday Matins. Coffee hour is the best way to stay connected. Please bring food of your choice. |
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SUGGESTED BIBLE COMMENTARIES | ||||||||||||||
Several parishioners have asked for suggestions of Bible commentaries. Here is a selection of commentaries that Fr. David uses:
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Holy Communion - is received by intinction only: Only duly prepared Orthodox Christians may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. Preparation includes the pre-communion fast (see below) and confession to a priest of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. All others may receive a blessing by crossing their arms and bowing their head. | ||||||||||||||
Pre-communion Fast - Unless you are under a doctor's care, all of those between 21-60 are expected to fast from drinking and eating from midnight on Saturday until after communion on Sunday. However, you can have water up until an hour before communion. If we are having a scheduled evening Mass, please eat and drink as close to noon as possible. You can have water up until about an hour before communion. There are exceptions to these rules. If you have any questions, please contact us at pastor@spokaneorthodox.org. | ||||||||||||||
Confession -- TBD | ||||||||||||||
Scripture Readings for the Week - Please visit English Office website for the daily offices. This site is run by the Brown family and is an excellent resource for when you want to pray the parochial daily offices and you don't have your Psalter and/or Bible handy. It renders very nicely on your phone or tablet devices. | ||||||||||||||
OTHER NEWS, REQUESTS AND/OR RESOURCES
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St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
1325 E Queen Ave
Spokane WA 99207
USA
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Spokane WA 99207
USA
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