St. Nicholas Bulletin for Sept. 30 & Oct. 01, 2023

Published: Fri, 09/29/23

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 Sixteenth Sunday
in the Season of Trinity
01 October, A.D. 2023
FIRST VESPERS  SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Opening Versicles: (StD 245-246; English Office 16-17) Simple (or Ferial) Tone
First Vespers Psalms: (Verses 147-150) (StD 212-217; English Office 213-217)
 
Vespers 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 43: 1-12 
Antiphon to Magnificat:     (MD pg 427; Noted pg 245) The Lord open your hearts + in His law and commandments; and may the Lord our God send you peace.  
Canticle: (St. Dunstan's Psalter p.469; English Office 18) Magnificat
New Testament: Second Lesson: Matthew 9: 9-17
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:















 		 Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday [October 01]: 
(MD pg 437, Missal pg 292) Let us pray: O Lord, we beseech Thee, let Thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church; and because it cannot continue in safety without Thy succour, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness. 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. 

St. Jerome, Priest, Confessor and Doctor [September 30]:
(MD pg 612) O God, who in blessed Jerome, thy Confessor, didst vouchsafe to provide for thy Church a most eminent Teacher for the setting forth of the Holy Scriptures: grant, we beseech Thee, that through his prayers and merits we may be able by Thy help to practice what he taught, both in word and deed. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

St. Remigius, Bishop and Confessor [October 1]:
(MD pg 36*) Grant, we beseech thee Almighty God: that the reverend solemnity of blessed Remigius Thy Confessor and Bishop, may both increase our devotion and set forward our salvation. Through 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: (StD 252; English Office 26)
Marian Antiphon: (StD 496; St Ambrose (red) Hymnal 177) Salve Regina
Martyrology for: The Vigil of the Sixteenth Sunday in the Season of Trinity Sunday, 30th Day of Sept.
   
Abbreviation Key:
 		 StD, St Dunstans Psalter; MD, Monastic Diurnal; Noted, Monastic Diurnal Noted; English Office: English Office Noted 
   
The Sixteenth Sunday in the Season of Trinity
Matins -  October 01, 2023
Presanctified Mass Program
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 Ps 95: (StD 317; MBM 2; English Office 2) Venite Adoramus  O Come, let us sing...
Matins Hymn: (MD pg 39) Aeterne Rerum Conditor   Long Meter
Matins Psalms: 1-5 (StD pg 1-4; English Office pg 29-32)
Old Testament: First Lesson: Jeremiah 32: 36-42
Canticle Hymn: (StD 351; English Office 2) Te Deum laudamus
New Testament: Second Lesson: Romans 11: 25-end 
Antiphon on Benedictus:                                                              (MD pg 438; Noted Vol. 2 pg 179) Jesus went into a city + called Nain;
and behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother. 
 
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:     











   









 		 Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday [October 01]:
(MD pg 437, Missal pg 292) Let us pray: O Lord, we beseech Thee, let
Thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church; and because it cannot
continue in safety without Thy succour, preserve it evermore by thy help
and goodness. 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. 

St. Remigius, Bishop and Confessor [October 1]:
(MD pg 36*) Grant, we beseech thee Almighty God: that the reverend
solemnity of blessed Remigius Thy Confessor and Bishop, may both
increase our devotion and set forward our salvation. Through Jesus Christ
our Lord. R. Amen.  

Suffrage of All Saints [October 1]:
(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 Sixteenth Sunday in the Season of Trinity, 1st Day of October.
  Mass for the Sixteenth Sunday in Trinity:
Epistle: Ephesians 3: 13-21; Gospel: Luke 17: 11-19
Abbreviation 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!
 
Wednesday Wisdom
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: Every Wednesday 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.
     
  • Deacon Elijah is scheduled to visit St. Nicholas for Holy Communion outside the Mass this Sunday, October 01, 2023. Presanctified Mass Program

    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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