News/Events
ST. NICHOLAS LIBRARY WISH LIST
An electronic printable version of this can be found at this link: [WISH LIST].
Nativity Fast / Advent
This is a joyous fast in anticipation of the Nativity of Christ. In the weeks between now and December 24, we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth in the flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ. Give careful consideration to prepare for confession, participate in almsgiving, and apply the Church’s prescription for fasting. You will find […]
ADVENT ALMSGIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Fasting should always be accompanied by prayer and almsgiving. By following in the example set by our Patron Saint, we encourage the Faithful to participate in the following almsgiving opportunities: ALMSGIVING REFLECTION “Do that which is good, and no evil shall touch you. Prayer is good with fasting and alms and righteousness. A little […]
HONORING the LORD with OUR FIRST FRUITS
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This has been an unusually difficult year, but God has continued to bestow many blessings on all of us, so we are thankful. This year, the Stewardship Team has chosen the message: “time on the Vine” as our stewardship focus. Jesus says in John 15:5: “I am the Vine, […]
SANTA’S HELPER – Project Mexico
Thank you for helping us make this year’s Christmas special! Our student’s name is Andre. He is a college sophomore studying to be a physical therapist. A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated. We will do the shopping and shipping of Andre’s gifts so that they teach him in time for Christmas. Make your […]
FRANCIS MARIA SCHOLARISHIP RECIPIENT RECOGNITION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 Metropolitan JOSEPH Congratulates Eight 2020 Francis Maria Scholarship recipients On Tuesday September 22, 2020, His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph met online via Zoom with the eight 2020 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Francis Maria scholarship recipients. Each of the eight students received $5,000 in scholarship money. Father Joseph and Khouria Kathleen Purpura represented the Francis Maria Scholarship Committee and […]
ST. NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS CARD FUNDRAISER
It is time to prepare our St. Nicholas Christmas Card! Save yourself countless hours by allowing us to include your name on this year’s Christmas card. Our St. Nicholas clergy, all members of our parish, our diocesan deaneries, and our Blessed hierarchs will receive this beautiful card. Sunday, November 1 is the absolute last day […]
WOMEN’S RETREAT
Please visit: WOMEN’S RETREAT to register for our FALL IN LOVE WITH PRAYER event! Bring your coffee mug!
DEFEATING DESPONDENCY
PREVIOUS HOMILIES Part I: We’re All Infected, but We’ll All be OK While the world is fixated on Covid-19, another pandemic, that of depression, rages much more fiercely, devastating many lives. While the world might offer some relief through medicine and therapy, depression and despondency are at their heart spiritual diseases. While we might think […]
CHEESE BREAD PRE-ORDERS
NOTHING IS BETTER THAN CHEESE BREAD! Cheese bread is a staple for Sunday dinners, dinner parties, and of course holiday feasts. We are thrilled to provide you an opportunity to pre-order our delicious, homemade, mouth-watering cheese bread for $20 per dozen. Limit 4 dozen. CAN I BUY MORE? There is no guarantee that we will bake […]
