Vespers, Lauds & Divine Liturgy | Memory Eternal for Corliss

Published: Sat, 01/31/26

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Saturday Office of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, January 31

IV Sunday After the Epiphany
St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr
St. Bridget of Ireland, Virgin

Liturgical Color: Green
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Epiphany IV Lauds

Sunday, February 1, 2026
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
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Sunday Divine Liturgy (St. Tikhon)
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Join us for Light Refreshments, and Coffee After Divine Liturgy

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DIVINE LITURGY, VESPERS & CHURCH EVENT
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday
Divine Liturgy: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Commemorating the Purification
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Baptism & Chrismation Ceremony

Wednesday

Divine Liturgy: 6:45 AM

Friday

Divine Liturgy: 6:45 AM

Saturday

Choir Practice: 10:00 AM

Confession: 4:15 to 5:00 PM
(by appointment only)

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5:00 PM: Vespers

SAVE THE DATE!

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 2026

And Pancake Feast Celebration

Dear St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Family,

Mark Your Calendars
For a Significant Gathering

2026 Annual Parish Meeting

Join us on the fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 8, 2026, as we come together to discuss important matters concerning the business of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.

Not all about business, but an opportunity to celebrate our promising future as a united parish family, sharing not only our voices but also the warmth of fellowship and a bountiful array of pancake feast dishes.

Please feel free to bring a dish and let us know what you'll share here.

Your presence is highly valued. We look forward to an enriching and unifying occasion.

See you there!

An Invitation to Offer Your Dry Palms by February 15th

As we prepare for Ash Wednesday on February 25th, we invite everyone to bring their dried palms from last year’s Palm Sunday and place them in the basket in the Narthex on or before February 15th.

In the Orthodox tradition, the burning of palms is done reverently, often accompanied by prayers of repentance and thanksgiving, reminding us that the branches once lifted in triumph now become ashes that call us back to humility and renewal.

These blessed palms will be burned and used for the imposition of ashes, marking the beginning of our Lenten journey toward Pascha.

Thank you for taking part in this meaningful preparation.

🎙️ 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.

February 2026 Calendar Highlights
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Annual Meeting &
Pancake Feast

Ash Wednesday

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:

https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/5682736?widget=1

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.

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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 - 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 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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