August 17th | Presanctified Mass with Dn. Elijah, Rummage Sale, Week's Readings and More...

Published: Sat, 08/16/25

Updated: Sat, 08/16/25

Sunday, 17th of August Church Services
Liturgical Color: Green

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 of August (Trinity IX)
Jesus said, The hour cometh, and now is; when true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.

John 4:23

ENGLISH OFFICE MATINS
PRESANCTIFIED MASS with Fr. Deacon Elijah
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Join Us for Coffee Hour and Fellowship After Services (about 10:45 AM)

Access Flyer Printouts Here

🛍️ “Are You Ready to Rummage? Yard Sale!” – Donation & Volunteer Callout

The countdown is on for our St. Nicholas Yard Sale — happening Friday & Saturday, September 26–27!

This special event is more than just rummaging through treasures and bargains. It's a chance to rally together for an important cause: supporting our church’s security, upkeep, and visiting clergy expenses.

How You Can Help:
🎁 Donate Gently Used Items
Have household goods, furniture, toys, or clothing you no longer need? Give them a second life by donating them to our sale. Your contributions make a difference and help us raise vital funds.
👐 Volunteer Your Time
We’re looking for friendly faces and helping hands for:
- Flyer distribution in the weeks leading up to the sale
- Set-up before the event
- Greeting and assisting visitors
- Item sales during the event
- Clean-up after the sale wraps

We'll have a signup sheet available after services or access it online below! Whether you’ve got an hour or a whole day — your support is deeply appreciated.

Let’s work together to make this a joyful and impactful weekend. Thank you for being part of something truly meaningful!

Rummage Sale Signup

Access Flyer Printouts Here

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

17 August - 23 August A.D. 2025
Scripture Readings for the Week:

17th | SUNDAY
Trinity IX

Matins: Exodus 32: 1 - 24;
John 4: 1 - 30;
Vespers: Jonah 1:1 - 2: 1, 10;
Acts 27: 14 to end

18th | MONDAY

Matins:
I Samuel 8;
Matthew 26: 36 - 56;
Vespers:
Song of Solomon 10 - 17;
John 19: 15 - 27

PLACE HOLDER

19th | TUESDAY

Matins:
Song of Solomon 2: 1 - 4;
Revelation 12: 1 - 6;
Vespers:
Ecclesiastes 24: 7 - 12;
Revelation 7: 9 - 17

20th | WEDNESDAY

Matins:
1 Samuel 10: 17 - 11: 13;
Matthew 27: 1 - 26;
Vespers:
Malachi 2: 10 - 16;
1st Corinthians 9

21st | THURSDAY

Matins:
1st Samuel 11: 14 - 12: 1 to end;
Matthew 27: 27 - 56;
Vespers:
Malachi 2: 17 - 3: 6;
1st Corinthians 10

22nd | FRIDAY

Matins: (Assumption BVM)
1st Samuel 13;
Matthew 27: 57 to end;
Vespers:
Malachi 3: 7 - 12;
1st Corinthians 11: 17 to end

23rd | SATURDAY

Matins:
1st Samuel 14: 1 - 23, 40 - 48;
Matthew 28
Vespers:
Isaiah 66: 1 - 2, 18 - 23;
Luke 6: 12 - 23

Oblates* Prayer and Discipleship Sessions
(All are Welcome)

The Benedict Option:
A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation

Prepare Your Heart and Mind for Christian Living and Discipleship
The Saint Nicholas Orthodox Oblates Prayer and Study Group explores the invaluable insights and wisdom presented in the book, “The Benedict Option” by Rod Dreher.

Could this be a blueprint for building a community of...

The Benedict Option Meetings:

When: Wednesday August 13th
- Time: 6 PM
- Where: St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
  1325 E. Queen Ave., Spokane, WA 99207
- Remote Access also available. Click Here

The Rule of Benedict:
A Spirituality for the 21st Century

The Rule, written by Benedict of Nursia, the founder of Western monasticism, guides our St. Nicholas Oblates and parish members into a new way of seeing and living. As Orthodox Christians, we are admonished to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Renewing the mind takes ...

The Rule of Benedict Meetings:

When: Saturday, August 23rd
(Click Here to view the online calendar)
- Time: 11:45 AM
- Where: St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
  1325 E. Queen Ave., Spokane, WA 99207

*To be an oblate is a “vocation,” a response to a call from God. It is a means of living a life of
reciprocal prayer and blessings, between a person in the world and the monastic who “left the world.”

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.
Maintenance Reserve Fund – Each month, 25% of net operating reserves is placed into the church maintenance fund.

With your generous support, we can fund these vital expenses 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.

DONATE

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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1325 E Queen Ave
Spokane WA 99207
US

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