St. Nicholas Bulletin for Week of August 12 through 18, 2023
Published: Fri, 08/11/23
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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 12, 2023 |
| Opening Versicles: | (StD 245-246; English Office 16-17) Simple (or Ferial) Tone |
| First Vespers Psalms: | 66, 66, 67 |
| Vesper Hymn: | (MD 144) O Lux Beata Trinitas Long Meter |
| Versicle Hymn: | (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: | Esther 2: 5-8, 17-23 |
| Antiphon to Magnificat: | (MD 423; Noted 240) Jehoash + did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days, wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him. |
| Canticle: | (St. Dunstan's Psalter p.469; English Office 18) Magnificat |
| New Testament: | Acts 27:27-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: |
Ninth Sunday after Trinity Sunday [August 13]: (MD 433, Missal 274) Let us pray: Grant to us Lord, we beseech Thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do anything that is good without Thee, may by Thee be enabled to live according to Thy will. 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. Maximus of Constantinople, Confessor [August 13]: (MD 45*) Attend, O Lord, upon our supplications, which we offer to Thee on the solemnity of blessed Maximus of Constantinople, Thy Confessor: that we who put no trust in our own righteousness, may be holpen by the prayers of him who was well pleasing unto Thee. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Ss Hippolytus and Cassian, Martyrs [August 13]: (MD 26*) O God, who dost suffer us to honour the birthdays of Thy holy Martyrs Hippolytus and Cassian; grant us to rejoice in their eternal and blessed fellowship. 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) |
| 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 Anbrose (red) Hymnal 177) Salve Regina |
| Martyrology: | For the Vigil of the Ninth Sunday after Trinity Sunday, August 12. |
| Key: | StD, St Dunstans Psalter; MD, Monastic Diurnal; Noted, Monastic Diurnal Noted; English Office: English Office Noted |
| The Ninth Sunday in the season of Trinity Matins - August 13, 2023 |
| Opening Versicles: | (StD 245-246; English Office 1) Simple (or Ferial) Tone |
| Sunday Invitatory: | (Psalm Tone 5, StD 316): (Text MBM 2) Let us/ worship the/ Lord, * for/ He is our Maker. |
| Invitatory Ps 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 Psalm: | 68 |
| 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 434; Noted Vol. 2; 175) The Lord said + unto the steward, How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship, 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: |
Ninth Sunday after Trinity Sunday [August 13]: (MD 433, Missal 274) Let us pray: Grant to us Lord, we beseech Thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do anything that is good without Thee, may by Thee be enabled to live according to Thy will. 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. Maximus of Constantinople, Confessor [August 13]: (MD 45*) Attend, O Lord, upon our supplications, which we offer to Thee on the solemnity of blessed Maximus of Constantinople, Thy Confessor: that we who put no trust in our own righteousness, may be holpen by the prayers of him who was well pleasing unto Thee. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Ss Hippolytus and Cassian, Martyrs [August 13]: (MD 26*) O God, who dost suffer us to honour the birthdays of Thy holy Martyrs Hippolytus and Cassian; grant us to rejoice in their eternal and blessed fellowship. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. |
| Collects of the Office | (StD 251; English Office 12) Collect for Peace; Collect for Grace; Collect for Divine Protection |
| Closing Versicles: | (StD 252; English Office 13) |
| Marian Antiphon: | (StD 496; St Ambrose (red) Hymnal 177) Salve Regina |
| Martyrology | For the for the Ninth Sunday in the season of Trinity, August 13. |
| Ninth Sunday in Trinity Mass, at the Liturgy of the Catechumens: Epistle: I Corinthians 10: 1-13; Gospel: Luke 16: 1-9 | |
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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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