Saturday Events, Sunday Mass, and the Coming Week's Liturgical Schedule

Published: Fri, 05/15/26

JOIN US ON MAY 16th AT 5:00 PM FOR VESPERS

Before Easter V

Saturday Office of
The Blessed Virgin Mary

Access Office Here

Jesus, the Good Shepherd holding a lost sheep

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Lauds: 9:00 AM

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Holy Mass: 10:00 AM

Liturgical Color: White

Join Us for Light Refreshements,
and Coffee After Mass

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HOLY MASS, VESPERS & CHURCH EVENT
SCHEDULE FOR THE COMING WEEK
May 19th through the 23rd

Tuesday, May 19
Holy Mass: 6:30 PM

Thursday, May 21
Holy Mass: 6:45 AM

Saturday, May 23
Acolyte Training: 10:00 AM
Choir Practice: 10:00 AM
Confession: 4:15 PM
Vespers: 5:00 PM

ANNOUNCING ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 2026
RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 31ST

Called to Serve? Discover the Liturgical Ministries of Our Parish

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Acolyte Training
Saturday, May 16 at 10 AM

Serving at the altar is a beautiful way to deepen your participation in the Divine Liturgy. Those who assist help uphold the prayerful rhythm of our worship and support Fr. Gabriel and our clergy in their sacred duties.

If you feel called to this ministry, please speak with Fr. Gabriel during coffee hour.

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Altar Guild
Volunteers Needed

The Altar Guild plays a quiet but essential role in the life of our parish. These volunteers care for the vestments, vessels, linens, and the adornment of the altar, ensuring that our worship space reflects the beauty and dignity of Orthodox worship.

If you would like to learn and serve in this ministry, please connect with Sally Noble after worship.

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Choir & Chanting
Join us, Saturdays at 10 AM

Our choir leads the congregation in the sacred hymns of the Divine Liturgy, giving voice to the Church’s prayer and helping all present enter more deeply into worship. Whether you have years of experience or simply a desire to learn, those who feel called to offer their voices in praise are welcome to speak with our choir director, and reader, Charlie (David) Roth.

🎙️ 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.

Please Remember to Pray for...

Your Parish, Corliss Catherine Lawrence, Diocese, Archdiocese, Dn. Elijah and wife Evelyn, 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 Our New Priest

Jesus, eternal Priest, keep this thy Priest, Father Gabriel Souza, 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 important reserve funds:

Front Door Picture of St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church

New Priest Reserve Fund – Each month, 25% of our net operating reserves will be set aside for our 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 [email protected].

Confession - Saturday by appointment only - 4:15 to 5:00 PM - Contact Us Here

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
Pastor, Father Gabriel Souza
Sub-Deacon, Clyde Jackson
Reader David (Charles Roth)

BULLETIN REQUESTS
Have an idea to post in the Bulletin? Email Selina at [email protected] 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: [email protected].

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St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church

1325 E Queen Ave
Spokane WA 99207
US

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