St. Nicholas Bulletin for September 16 & 17, 2023

Published: Thu, 09/14/23

Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church

A Western-Rite Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

1325 E. Queen Ave.
Spokane, WA 99207
Phone: (509) 866-6074

Liturgy Schedule

Saturday Vespers: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Matins: 10:00 a.m.

 
The Fourteenth Sunday
in the Season of Trinity
17 September, A.D. 2023
FIRST VESPERS  SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Opening Versicles: (StD 245-246; English Office 16-17) Simple (or Ferial) Tone
First Vespers Psalms: (Verses 73-74) (StD 96-100; English Office 115-118 )
Vesper Hymn: (MD 144) O Lux Beata Trinitas Long Meter
Hymn Versicle:   (MD 144; English Office 17) V. Let our evening prayer come up
before thee, O / Lord. R. And let Thy mercy come down upon / us. 
Old Testament:    
 		 First Lesson: Wisdom of Sirach 19: 4-18 (also named Book of
Ecclesiasticus 19:4-18)
Antiphon to Magnificat:      (MD pg 425; Noted pgs 243-44) Remember not + Lord our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers; neither take thou vengeance of our sins.
Canticle: (St. Dunstan's Psalter p.469; English Office 18) Magnificat
New Testament: Second Lesson: Matthew 4:12-end 
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:












 		 Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday [September 17]: 
(MD pg 436, Missal pg 287) Let us pray: Almighty and everlasting God,
give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may
obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command. Through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord, Who with Thee
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, livest and reigneth God, world without end.
R.  Amen.

Ss. Cornelius (Pope) & Cyprian (Bishop), Martyrs [September 16]:
We beseech O Lord, let the feast of thy blessed Martyrs who are also
Pope and Bishop, Cornelius and Cyprian, support us; and may their
prayer which we entreat, obtain for us Thy favour. Through 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.
Collects of the Office: Collect for Peace; Collect for aid against Perils (StD 251; English Office 25)
Closing Versicles: (StD 252; English Office 26)
Marian Antiphon: (StD 496; St Ambrose (red) Hymnal 177) Salve Regina
Martyrology: For the Vigil of the Fourteenth Sunday in the Season of Trinity
Sunday, Sept. 16.
   
Key: StD, St Dunstans Psalter; MD, Monastic Diurnal; Noted,
Monastic Diurnal Noted; English Office: English Office Noted 
   
The Fourteenth Sunday in the Season of Trinity
Matins -  September 17, 2023
Opening Versicles: (StD 245-246; English Office 1) Simple (or Ferial) Tone
Sunday Invitatory: (Psalm Tone 5 3, StD pg 316; English Office pg 2):  
(Text MBM pg 2) Let us/ worship the/ Lord, *for/ He is our Maker.
Invitatory Psalm 95: (StD 317; MBM 2; English Office 2) Venite Adoramus Come, let us
sing unto the Lord...
Matins Hymn: (MBM 4)  Nocte Surgentes   Meter 11 11 11 5
Matins Psalms: 75-77 (StD pg 100-104; English Office pg 87-91) 
Old Testament: First Lesson: Habakkuk 1:12-2:4, 14
Canticle Hymn: (StD 351; English Office 2) Te Deum laudamus
New Testament: Second Lesson: Hebrews, 10:35-end
Antiphon on Benedictus:                                          (MD pg 437; Noted Vol. 2 pg 178) As Jesus passed through + a certain village,
there met him ten men that were lepers which stood afar off; and they lifted up
their voices and said, Jesus,Master, have mercy upon us.
Canticle:           (StD 418; English Office 8) Benedictus Dominus
Apostles' Creed:    (St. Dunstan's Psalter p. 248; English Office 9)
Kyrie Eleison & Pater Noster:      (St. Dunstan's Psalter p. 249; English Office 23
Collects of the Day:     


   









 		 Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday [September 17]:
(MD pg 436, Missal pg 287) Let us pray: Almighty and everlasting God, give unto
us the increase of faith, hope and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command. Through the merits
of Jesus Christ our Lord, Who with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, livest and
reigneth God, world without end. R.  Amen. 

Suffrage of All Saints [September 17]: 
(MD pg 42) Defend us, we beseech thee O Lord, from all perils of mind and body:
and at the intercession of the blessed and glorious Mary, the ever Virgin Mother of God, of blessed Joseph, of Thy blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed
Nicholas and of all Saints, graciously bestow upon us both peace and safety: that all adversity and error being done away, Thy Church may serve Thee in untroubled freedom. 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.
Collects of the Office: (StD 251; English Office 12) Collect for Peace; Collect for Grace;
Closing Versicles:  (StD 252; English Office 13)
Marian Antiphon: (StD 496; St Ambrose (red) Hymnal 177) Salve Regina
Martyrology: For the Fourteenth Sunday in the Season of Trinity, September 17.
  Mass for the Fourteenth Sunday in Trinity, at the Liturgy of the Catechumens:
Epistle: Galatians 5: 16-24; Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19
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, Wednesday Wisdom, at St. Nicholas, or Online!
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 in person or now, remotely.
 
Physical Attendance:
 		 Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church
1325 E Queen Ave. Spokane WA 99207
   
Remote Attendance:
 		 Access Teams Platform
Access The Week's Study Guide
   
When:
 		 Our Next Meeting will be on Wednesday, 
September 27, 2023, at 6 PM 
Overview:



 		 Together, we will survey the invaluable
insights and wisdom presented in the book,
"With What Zeal" by Fr. Fenton, Parish Priest
of St. Michal, Whittier, CA
 
Who Can Attend:


 		 This group is open to all members of our
Parish as well as any guests who may be
interested in joining us on this journey of
learning and growth.
 
Light refreshments will be available during our gatherings. Additionally, if you have a specialty snack you'd like to share with the group, please, don't hesitate to bring it along!

We genuinely believe that "Wednesday Wisdom" is an opportunity for us to grow in faith and understanding, and we would be honored if you could join us (physically or remotely) for this enriching experience.
 
Keeping You Updated.
 
  • Our monthly council meeting (committees and all voting council members) will be held on the Seventeenth Sunday in Trinity, October 8, 2023.
     
  • We will skip this week's Wednesday Wisdom meeting. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
     
  • The next presanctified mass has not been scheduled.

    Note: Metropolitan Saba approved a deacon to serve "Presanctified Masses" at St. Nicholas periodically until a new priest is assigned to the parish.  Our weekly bulletins will keep you abreast of the Vespers, Matins, and Presanctified Mass schedules. 
 
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 way 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:
  • The Explanation by Blessed Theophylact of the Holy Gospel According to St. Luke (Volume 3) Available on Amazon or from other retailers like Abe Books.
  • The Explanation of the Holy Gospel According to John by Blessed Theophylact (Volume 4) Available in hardcover on Amazon or from other retailers like Abe Books.
  • The Explanation by Blessed Theophylact of the Holy Gospel According to St. Mark (Volume 2) Available on Amazon or from other retailers like Abe Books.
  • The Explanation by Blessed Theophylact of the Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew (Volume 1) Available on Amazon or from other retailers like Abe Books.Keep in mind that these were written in the tenth century A.D. and they do not conform to our modern "delicate" sensitivities.
Keep in mind that these were written in the tenth century A.D. and they do not conform to our modern "delicate" sensitivities.
 
 
 
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
  • Have an idea to post in the Bulletin? Email Selina at [email protected] with your topic. It could be discussed at coffee hour.
  • To stay connected with other parishioners, a February 2023 parish social media directory is available from the parish secretary. Email: [email protected].
  • Have a desire to worship with song? Choir practices are every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Please join us.
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  • Parish website (Currently Under Construction)
  • Archdiocese website
  • His Beatitude, John X Patriarch of Antioch and all the East.
  • His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of All North America
  • His Grace, Bishop JOHN
  • Father David Cook, Rector
  • Email: [email protected]
  • YouTube: Western Rite Orthodox Resources
  • Visit us on Facebook
 
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

1325 E Queen Ave
Spokane WA 99207
USA

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