Sunday Matins Service, New Weekly Reading Schedule, and MORE...

Published: Fri, 06/27/25

Updated: Fri, 06/27/25

Sunday, June 29nd Church Services
Liturgical Color: White

Sacred Adoration
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Prepare your heart and mind for worship during this half hour of tranquility, meditation and reflection upon our Lord's infinite bounty and His presence in the Eucharist.

III Sunday After Pentecost (II Trinity)
(Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles)

ENGLISH OFFICE MATINS
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Martyrology and Litany of
the Blessed Virgin Mary
10:45 to 11:00 AM

Join Us for Coffee Hour and Fellowship After Services (11:00 AM)

30 June - 06 July A.D.2025
Scripture Readings for the Week:

30th | MONDAY

Matins:
Joshua 18:1-10;
Matthew 8:28-9:1
Vespers:
Ezra 5; Acts 15:36-16:15

PLACE HOLDER

1st | TUESDAY

Matins:
Joshua 20:1-21:3;
Matthew 9:2-17
Vespers:
Ezra 6:1-12; Acts 16:1 to end

2nd | WEDNESDAY

Matins:
Joshua 21:43-22:9;
Matthew 9:18-34
Vespers:
Ezra 16:13 to end; Acts 17

3rd | THURSDAY

Matins:
Joshua 22:10 to end;
Matthew 9:35-10:15
Vespers:
Zechariah 7; Acts 18:1-23

4th | FRIDAY

Matins:
Joshua 25; Matthew 10:16-11:1
Vespers:
Ezra 4:7-23; Acts 19:21 to end

5th | SATURDAY

Matins:
Joshua 24; Matthew 11:2-19
Vespers:
Ezekiel 3:4-14; Matthew 4:12 to end

6th | SUNDAY
Trinity III

Matins: Genesis 4:2-10; I Corinthians 13
Vespers: Genesis 18:1-10, 16-19; Acts 26:1-2, 8-19

This Week's Breaking News!

ATTACK ON ST. ELIAS CHURCH IN DAMASCUS:
A Call to Prayer and Unity

As our Antiochian Church gathered to honor All the Saints of Antioch—a day of spiritual celebration and reflection—a devastating act of violence pierced our collective heart. An explosion during the evening Divine Liturgy at..

UPCOMING VISITORS, SERVICES, AND EVENTS

YOU'RE
INVITED!

Join Father Fenton for an enlightening Catechism Session at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church, Friday, July 11th at 6 pm to 7 pm.

Access Church Calendar

🎙️ Tune in daily to The Fathers Speak, a podcast from the Orthodox West. Join Father John Fenton as he reads selections from the Church Fathers, aligned with the Western Orthodox liturgical calendar.

July Holy Communion Celebration Schedule

Sunday, July 6

Pre-sanctified Services with Dn. Elijah

Friday, July 11th & Saturday, July 12th Father Fenton Visits

Friday, 6 pm to 7 pm Catechism Session
8:30 am to 9:30 am - Confessions
9:30 am Mass (St Tikhon)
Refreshments after Services

Please Remember to Pray for...

Your Parish, Diocese, Archdiocese, Jerri Cox, Tina Greer, Fr. David, Kh. Mona, Kh. Karen Kinnick, Barbara Myers, Gary Gillmore, Art Sill, 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."

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 labors, 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.

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.

An Invitation to Support
Our Beloved Church and Clergy

Saint Nicholas created three important reserve funds:

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Clergy Travel Expense Fund—This fund covers the monthly travel expenses of our priest-in-charge, Fr. Fenton, and Deacon Elijah.
New Priest Reserve Fund – Each month, 25% of our net operating reserves will be set aside in anticipation of welcoming a new priest. When a permanent priest is assigned to our parish, these funds will help cover moving and travel expenses, housing allowances, insurance, and professional needs.
Maintenance Reserve Fund – After the 25% reserves for the priest fund is set aside, 25% of the leftover funds is placed into the maintenance reserve fund. Estimates for fencing around our church range from 11k to 15k.

Given recent and concerning activity in our neighborhood, we believe it is necessary to enhance our security by pairing our new video surveillance system with fenced-in parking and church grounds, secured with locked gates.

With your generous support, we can fund these vital improvements and continue fostering the spiritual growth and well-being of our beloved Saint Nicholas Orthodox community. All donations, no matter the amount, are a cherished blessing and deeply appreciated.

Together, we can strengthen and sustain our parish.

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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 pastor@spokaneorthodox.org.

Confession - TBD

Scripture Readings for the Week - Please visit the 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.

SUGGESTED BIBLE COMMENTARIES

Several parishioners have asked for suggestions of Bible commentaries. Here is a selection of commentaries that Fr. David uses:
- 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-in-Charge, V. Rev. Fr. John Fenton
Sub-Deacon, Clyde Jackson
Reader David (Charles Roth)

BULLETIN REQUESTS
Have an idea to post in the Bulletin? Email Selina 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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