Join Us Tonight for Vespers -- Sunday & Week's Schedule also Inside

Published: Sat, 02/28/26

JOIN US TONIGHT! 5:00 PM - Vespers I

Saturday After Ash Wednesday
February 28, 2026

For I acknowledge my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
Psalm 51:3

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Liturgical Color: Violet

SAINT DAVID OF WALES,
BISHIP AND CONFESSOR
LEARN MORE
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Lent I

Sunday, March 1, 2026
Lauds: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
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Holy Mass
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Join us for Light Refreshments, and Coffee After Mass

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HOLY MASS, VESPERS & CHURCH EVENT
SCHEDULE FOR THE COMING WEEK
March 3rd through the 7th

Tuesday
Holy Mass: 6:45 AM

Wednesday
Holy Mass: 6:45 AM

Thursday
Holy Mass: 6:45 AM

Choir 10:00 AM

Friday
Holy Mass: 6:45 AM

Catechism: 9:30 AM
Stations of the Cross: 12:00 PM

Saturday

Choir Practice: 10:00 AM
Oblates: 11:45 AM

Confession: 4:15 to 4:45 PM

5:00 PM: Vespers

LENTEN FAST

This guide offers a simple overview of the Lenten fast as it is observed in the Western Rite, so that each of us may... READ MORE

Plan to Attend...

Saturday Oblates & Discipleship
at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

When: February 28, at 11:45 AM until ...

Join us as we embark on a trasformational journey
through the book "The Rule of Benedict" by Joan Chittister

Worship:

Terce and Sext for the Offices.

Bring your Monastic Diurnal
Martyrology for February 28th

We will discuss:

The Rule of St. Benedict

Chapter 23, Excommunication for Faults

Who Can Attend?

This class is open to all members of our parish and any guests interested in joining the St. Nicholas Western Antiochian Orthodox oblates on a journey of learning and growth.

🎙️ 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.

March 2026 Calendar Highlights

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Memorial Celebration for
Corliss Catherine Lawrence

Stations of the Cross and
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

St. Joseph, Spouse of the
Blessed Virgin Mary

Annunciation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary

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.

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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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1325 E Queen Ave
Spokane WA 99207
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