Announcing: Liturgical Schedule & Special Council Meeting...

Published: Sat, 12/21/24

Updated: Sat, 12/21/24

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Liturgical Schedule

Sunday, December 22, 2024

📜 10:00 AM - 10:45 Lauds

📝☕ - Important Council Meeting
Immediately after Lauds Services

Special Announcement from the Altar Guild

Remember to pray for our Parish, Diocese, Archdiocese, Fr. David, Kh. Mona, Kh. Karen, Barbara Myers, Charlie and Alida Roth

"O Lord Almighty, the Healer of our souls and bodies, You Who put down and raise up, Who chastise and heal also; do You now, in Your great mercy, visit our brothers and sisters who are sick."

Reminder...

There is a list left in the Narthex for parishioners to remember those who need our on-going intercessions to God. The list is picked up after the Office by one of the Acolytes so they can be remembered. Customarily their names are mentioned in the Mass. However, remembrances and intercessions now are moved to the announcements in our Communion Service.

Invitation to Contribute to St. Nicholas Church

Monthly Expenses (i.e. utilities, heating, water, etc.)
Damage Control and Maintenance

Your contributions will help with our continual upkeep, beauty, and protection of our beloved church. Any donation amount is a blessing and much appreciated.

In Advance,

Thank You

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OTHER NEWS, REQUESTS AND/OR RESOURCES

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 info@spokaneorthodox.org.

Confession - TBD

SUGGESTED BIBLE COMMENTARIES

Several parishioners have asked for suggestions of Bible commentaries. Here is a selection of commentaries you may find helpful:

The Explanation by Blessed Theophylact of the Holy Gospel According to St. Luke (Volume 3) Available on Amazon or from other retailers like Abe Books.
The Explanation of the Holy Gospel According to John by Blessed Theophylact (Volume 4) Available in hardcover on Amazon or from other retailers like Abe Books.
The Explanation by Blessed Theophylact of the Holy Gospel According to St. Mark (Volume 2) Available on Amazon.
The Explanation by Blessed Theophylact of the Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew (Volume 1) Available on Amazon or from other retailers like Abe Books.

Parish website (Currently under reconstruction)
St. Nicholas calendar
Archdiocese website
His Beatitude, John X Patriarch of Antioch and all the East.
His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of All North America
His Grace, Bishop JOHN
Priest - TBD
Reader David (Charles Roth)

ANNOUNEMENTS OR REQUESTS
Have an idea to post in our weekly announcements? Email Council President, Selina Brantley at info@spokaneorthodox.org with your topic. It could be discussed at coffee hour.
To stay connected with other parishioners, a February 2023 parish social media directory is available from the parish secretary. Email: charlesroth53@yahoo.com.

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St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church

1325 E Queen Ave
Spokane WA 99207
US

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