St. Nicholas Bulletin for Week of August 05 through 11, 2023
Published: Fri, 08/04/23
| Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church |
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A Western-Rite Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America 1325 E. Queen Ave.
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| FIRST VESPERS AUGUST 05, 2023 |
| Opening Versicles: | (StD 245-246; English Office 16-17) Simple (or Ferial) Tone |
| First Vespers Psalms: | 27 (StD 31; English Office 57); 29 (StD 34; English Office 59); 61 (StD 78; English Office 99); |
| Vesper Hymn: | (MD 581) Quicumque Christum Long Meter |
| Versicle Hymn: | (MD 582) V. Glorious didst thou appear in the sight of the/ Lord. R. Because the Lord hath clothed thee with/ majesty. |
| Old Testament: | I Kings 19: 1-12 |
| Antiphon to Magnificat: | (MD 582; Noted 387) Christ Jesus + the brightness of the Father and the express image of his person, who upholdeth all things by the word of his power, while he was by himself purging away our sins, vouchsafed on this day to shew himself in glory upon a high mountain. |
| Canticle: | (St. Dunstan's Psalter p.469; English Office 18) Magnificat |
| New Testament Lesson: | II Corinthians 4: 1-6 |
| Canticle: | St. Dunstan's Psalter (p.475; English Office 20) Nunc Dimittis |
| Apostles' Creed: | St. Dunstan's Psalter (p. 248; English Office 22) |
| Kyrie Eleison & Pater Noster : | St. Dunstan's Psalter p. 249; English Office 23) |
| Collects of the Day: |
Transfiguration [August 6]: (MD 583, Missal 423) Let us pray: O God, who in the glorious Transfiguration of thine only-begotten Son didst confirm the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers, and in the voice proceeding from the bright cloud didst wonderously foreshew the perfect adoption of thy sons: vouchsafe in thy mercy to make us co-heirs with this glorious King, and
grant that we may be partakers of his glory. Through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth God, world without end. R. Amen. Eighth Sunday after Trinity Sunday [August 6]: (MD 432) O God, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth: we humbly beseech Thee; to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which be profitable for us. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Dedication of our Lady of the Snows [August 5]: (MD 66*) Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we thy servants may rejoice in the continual health of mind and body: and that by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin we may be delivered from this present heaviness, and have the fruition of eternal joy. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Ss Sixtus II (Pope & Martyr), Felicissimus and Agapitus, Martyrs [August 6]: (MD 26*) We beseech Thee, O Lord, let the feast of thy blessed Pope and Martyr Sixtus II; and Felicissimus and Agapitus, support us; and may their prayer, which we entreat, obtain for us Thy favour. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. |
| Collects of the Office: | Collect for Peace; Collect for aid against Perils (StD 251; English Office 25) |
| Closing Versicles: | (StD252) |
| Marian Antiphon: | (StD 496; St Anbrose (red) Hymnal 177) Salve Regina |
| Martyrology: | For the Vigil of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Sunday, August 05. |
| Key: | StD, St Dunstans Psalter; MD, Monastic Diurnal; Noted, Monastic Diurnal Noted; English Office: English Office Noted |
| The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ Matins - August 6, 2023 |
| Opening Versicles: | (StD 245-246; English Office 1) Simple (or Ferial) Tone |
| Antiphon on Venite: | (MBM 928) Christ the King of glory in the highest, O come let us worship. |
| Invitatory: |
(StD 317; MBM 4; English Office 2) Venite Adoramus Come, let us sing unto the Lord... |
| Matins Hymn: | (MBM 928) Quicumque Christum Long Meter |
| Matins Psalms: | 76 (StD 101; English Office 119) 89 (StD 123; English Office 137);93 (StD 131; English Office 144) |
| Old Testament: | Exodus 34: 29-end |
| Canticle Hymn: | (StD 351; English Office 2) Te Deum laudamus |
| New Testament | II Corinthians 3 |
| Antiphon on Benedictus: |
(MD 583; Noted, 390) And behold a voice + out of the cloud, which said, This is my belov-ed Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him, alleluia. |
| Canticle: | (StD 418; English Office 8) Benedictus Dominus |
| Apostles' Creed: | (St. Dunstan's Psalter p. 248; English Office 22) |
| Kyrie Eleison & Pater Noster : | (St. Dunstan's Psalter p. 249; English Office 23 |
| Collects of the Day: |
Transfiguration [August 6]: (MD 583, Missal 423) Let us pray: O God, who in the glorious Transfiguration of thine only-begotten Son didst confirm the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers, and in the voice proceeding from the bright cloud didst wonderously foreshew the perfect adoption of thy sons: vouchsafe in thy mercy to make us co-heirs with this glorious King,
and grant that we may be partakers of his glory. Through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth God, world without end. R. Amen. Eighth Sunday after Trinity Sunday [August 6]: (MD 432) O God, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth: we humbly beseech Thee; to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which be profitable for us. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Ss Sixtus II, Pope & Martyr; Felicissimus and Agapitus, Martyrs [August 6]: (MD 26*) We beseech Thee, O Lord, let the feast of thy blessed Pope and Martyr Sixtus II; and Felicissimus and Agapitus, support us; and may their prayer, which we entreat, obtain for us Thy favour. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. |
| Collects of the Office | Collect for Peace; Collect for Grace; Collect for Divine Protection (StD 251; English Office 12) |
| Closing Versicles: | (StD 252; English Office 13) |
| Marian Antiphon: | (StD 496; St Ambrose (red) Hymnal 177) Salve Regina |
| Martyrology | For the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ Sunday, August 6. |
| Key: |
StD, St Dunstans Psalter; MD, Monastic Diurnal; Noted, Monastic Diurnal Noted; English Office: English Office Noted |
| Please Remember to Pray for... Your parish, Diocese, Archdiocese and Fr. David, Kh. Mona, Fr. Mark, Kh. Karen and Barbara Myers. Prayer for Our New (still unknown) Priest For a Priest Jesus, eternal Priest, keep this thy Priest, now unknown to our parish family, 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 labours, 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. |
| Come Join Our New Group Meeting, Wisdom Wednesday, at St. Nicholas! Explore various Orthodox and Western Rite traditions, doctrines, and history to deepen your understanding and enrich your daily life in the Church. We would be honored if you could join us for this enriching experience. To add a touch of fellowship and community, light refreshments are served during our weekly gatherings. Additionally, if you have a specialty snack you'd like to share with the group, please feel free to bring it along! Wisdom Wednesday is held every Wednesday at St. Nicholas Church from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. |
Keeping You Updated
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| Fellowship Let us continue to fellowship and share ideas of how to grow church membership during coffee hour scheduled right after Sunday Matins. Coffee hour is the best ways to stay connected. Please bring food of your choice. |
| SUGGESTED BIBLE COMMENTARIES |
Several parishioners have asked for suggestions of Bible commentaries. Here is a selection of commentaries that Fr. David uses:
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| 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 [email protected]. |
| Confession -- TBD |
| Scripture Readings for the Week - Please visit English Office website for the daily offices. This site is run by the Brown family and is an excellent resource for when you want to pray the parochial daily offices and you don't have your Psalter and/or Bible handy. It renders very nicely on your phone or tablet devices. |
OTHER NEWS, REQUESTS AND/OR RESOURCES
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St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
1325 E Queen Ave
Spokane WA 99207
USA
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