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St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church Services and Events
Weekly update for December 16 - December 22, 2024
Services and events this week
Monday, December 16, Advent Paraklesis 6 PM
Wednesday, December 18, Bible Study on Zoom - "The Acts of the Apostles" 7 PM
Thursday, December 19, Divine Liturgy for St. Ignatius the God-bearer, Bishop of Antioch 6 PM
Saturday, December 21, Sunday School Christmas Party 11 AM, Great Vespers with Litya/Artoklasia for the Sunday Before the Nativity 5 PM
Sunday, December 22, The Sunday Before the Nativity, Orthros 8:40 AM, Divine Liturgy 10 AM
Sunday School Christmas Pageant Following Divine Liturgy
+Nazem Dahdal 6 Month Memorial 1:30 PM
Fasting This Week
This week we continue to observe the Nativity Fast. Monday through Thursday are strict fast days, where we fast from meat, dairy, eggs, fish, wine and olive oil. Friday through Sunday are modified fasting days where we fast from meat, dairy and eggs, and fish, but wine and olive oil are allowed. Have a blessed fast!
NATIVITY SERVICES
Tuesday, December 24, Royal Hours 9 AM, Festal Matins 4 PM, Festal Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of Christ 5:30 PM
Looking Ahead
Monday, December 23, Advent Paraklesis 6 PM
Saturday, December 28, Great Vespers 5 PM
Sunday, December 29, The Sunday After the Nativity, Orthros 8:40 AM
Baptismal Divine Liturgy with the Baptism of Brianna Webb 10 AM
Join Our Bible Studies
St. Nicholas Adult Christian Education: The Acts of the Apostles, Wednesdays from 7PM. No Bible experience is necessary. All are welcome to join us!
The Maggie Shawah Scholarship Fund
Maggie Shawah was one of the founders, as a teacher she valued education. The mission is to assist with the higher educational costs.
Learn About Orthodoxy
God invites us to experience and participate in His love by offering ourselves to one another.
Buy A Brick Program
Purchase a Brick in memory or health of a loved one. The engraved brick will be placed in our court yard area in front of the Church.
You can access our latest bulletin by clicking here: www.stnicksbpt.org/_current_bulletin.pdf
The Healing Sacrament of Confession - Confession is available between 9-945AM on Sunday mornings, after evening services, or by appointment. Please contact Fr. Romanos for more information or to schedule an appointment. frromanos@gmail.com