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GIVING INFORMATION
TITHES & OFFERINGS – GIVING
We encourage everyone to tithe and give generously to support the ongoing ministry of St. Nicholas. Donations can be mailed to St. Nicholas or made electronically through the parish donation page or through Venmo.
VENMO GIVING
Many parishioners tithe and give donations using Venmo. Visit this link to learn more [Venmo]. Click here to go straight to our charity page on [Venmo]
ACH FORM
Tithing using the ACH method is convenient and worry-free. Each month the set monthly amount that you have determined is given to St. Nicholas directly from your bank account. If you are interested in using this method of tithing, please complete the following form and submit it to Melissa Powell, treasurer, or Keith McAdams. Please direct all questions to our treasurer. [ACH Form]
TITHING ENVELOPE OPT-IN
If you would like to have a box of tithing envelopes to use for your regular giving or when giving for a special occasion, please register at the following link: [Tithing Envelopes]
GIVING PREFERENCE
If you are new to the church or would like to change the way in which you give, please communicate your preference, and we will get you what you need to begin giving! [Giving Preference]
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOLY OBLATION FORM
Please use this form to submit a Holy Oblation for the health and blessings of a loved one or in memory of a departed loved one. [Submission Form]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please submit weekly announcements at the following: [announcements@stnicholasgr.com]. Announcements must be received by noon on the Wednesday prior to the bulletin posting.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We are blessed with a beautiful church. As members of St. Nicholas, we are responsible to care for this wonderful gift. If you have some time to give, please use the following link to see what needs there are in the church [VOLUNTEER].
COFFEE HOUR HOSTING
We encourage each parish family to host at least one Coffee Hour each year. Feel free to ask another family to host with you. When selecting a Coffee Hour date, take into account significant events in your family such as memorials, anniversaries, names days, milestone birthdays, etc. However, you do not need a significant occasion to host! Sign-up to host at [HOST].
STAY INFORMED
Each Wednesday and Saturday, we send electronic communication to our members and friends of St. Nicholas.
Additionally, this distribution list is also used to keep everyone updated on critical news that affects those within the church family. If you are not receiving these weekly and special updates, please sign-up at [STAY INFORMED].
DATABASE FORM
If you are a new family to our parish (Frequent visitor, Catechumen, or new member), please complete the following database form so that you can receive our weekly e-newsletter and stay up-to-date on important happenings at St. Nicholas [DATABASE FORM].
GROWING in our FAITH
Greetings! It is important to continually strive to deepen our understanding of and relationship with God. In this journey, we can find guidance, support, and encouragement from the teachings of our Faith. Here, you will find resources to help you in your spiritual growth and journey towards Christ. [TEACHINGS].
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
BAPTISMS: Please complete the following form [BAPTISMS]
CHRISMATIONS: Please complete the following form [RECORD of CHRISMATION]
CONFESSION: Every Christian feels a natural yearning of the heart towards God, a true desire to taste the sweetness of communion, of being with Him as He created us to be. This longed-for inner peace comes to us through the Mystery of Repentance, Holy Confession. Confessions are heard after Saturday Vespers or by contacting Fr. Michael for an appointment Tuesdays-Fridays. Booklets to assist you in preparing for confession are available on the Parishioners’ table or by visiting [Confession Guide].
GODPARENTS/SPONSORS:
For a Child – [BOOKLET]
For an Adult – [ARTICLE]
Godparents are encouraged to purchase a cross for their Godchild’s Baptism or Chrismation. Some Godparents also purchase an icon of their Godchild’s Patron Saint.
Godparents accompany their Godchild, the newly-illumined” during Communion for the first forty days following their Baptism or Chrismation.
MARRIAGE:
Booklet – [CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY: A GUIDE FOR THE BRIDE & GROOM]
Form – [MARRIAGE INFORMATION]
YOUTH SECTION
Church School: Please visit the following link to register your son or daughter for the 2024-2025 Church School Program: [REGISTRATION FORM]
Transportation/Medical Release Form: Please submit the following form each time your child attends a Youth Outing: [RELEASE FORM]
Youth Worker Background Checks: To be completed by anyone working with our youth (Church School, HOPE, JOY, SOYO, Family Night, etc.: [BACKGROUND CHECK]
THE CULTURAL CENTER
Welcome to The Cultural Center! We are proud to support St. Nicholas and invite you to join us in doing so. By simply “liking” and sharing The Cultural Center’s Facebook page, you can help us increase the business that comes to our center. Together, we can make a difference and show our support for St. Nicholas. Join us today! Click here to learn how: [Cultural Center].
STRATEGIC PLANNING
We have developed a comprehensive plan to ensure a bright future for our parish. Visit the [STRATEGIC PLAN] page to learn more and join us in our mission!
MINISTRY LEADERSHIP CORNER
CALENDAR FORMS
ORDER REQUEST for the BOOKSTORE
MONEY COLLECTION LEDGER
GENERAL ASSEMBLY BOOKLET REPORT
PARISH COUNCIL NOMINEES
After you have submitted your name to Mark Ansara to be accepted as a nominee and have received confirmation of your acceptance, the next step is to complete the following forms: [AFFIRMATION STATEMENT] and [QUESTIONNAIRE].
