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Women of St. Nicholas

Girlfriends to each other. Myrrh-bearing women for our parish.

About This Ministry

All women 18 and older are called upon to form the Sisterhood of St. Nicholas. We're girlfriends to each other, willing to work side by side to serve our parish in the spirit of Christ. We go on retreats together, have a book club, invite one another to our homes, teach each other how to cook our Middle Eastern community dinners, hold sales and fundraisers for our church, and support causes for our archdiocese. There is much to be said about the Women of St. Nicholas. We get it done, whatever it takes.

“When everyone left our Lord Jesus Christ alone on the cross, the women were there. Can you see how important the women are? You are the myrrh bearing women!” — Metropolitan Joseph

Women of St. Nicholas

Upcoming Events

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APR

18

Women's Spring Retreat

Saturday, April 18, 2026

9:00am – 4:00pm

St. Nicholas Cultural Center

A day of prayer, reflection, and fellowship for all women of the parish. Includes a talk by a guest speaker, group discussion, and a shared meal.

MAY

9

Middle Eastern Cooking Night

Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:00 – 9:00pm

St. Nicholas Kitchen

Learn to prepare traditional Lebanese dishes alongside fellow parishioners. All skill levels welcome — come hungry!

Recent Events

FEB

15

Book Club — February

Past

Sunday, February 15, 2026

7:00 – 8:30pm

Parish Library

Monthly book club gathering. This month's selection: 'The Illumined Heart' by Frederica Mathewes-Green.

DEC

14

Holiday Bake Sale & Fundraiser

Past

Sunday, December 14, 2025

After Divine Liturgy

Cultural Center

Annual holiday bake sale supporting the archdiocese women's ministry and local outreach.

Leadership

MK
Chair

Mary Khalil

Mary has served the Women of St. Nicholas for over a decade, leading retreats, organizing community dinners, and fostering the deep sisterhood that defines this ministry.

NH
Co-Chair

Nadia Haddad

Nadia coordinates the book club, fundraising events, and outreach initiatives, bringing warmth and energy to everything she touches.

Get Involved

Interested in joining Women of St. Nicholas? We'd love to hear from you.

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