St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church San Jose Crab Feed
Church Music Sunday
Today, our parish community observes National Church Music Ministry Sunday. It comes each year in the month of October, the Sunday close to the feast day of Saint Romanos, the Melodist (October 1st). On this day, we recognize those women and men who have heard and responded to the Lord's invitation to be church musicians: that is, parish chanters and choir singers. As church musicians, these people represent the laity in the liturgical dialogue of our worship services. In glory to God, the Holy Trinity, they commit themselves to learning the hymns of our Orthodox faith, understanding the sequence of our liturgical worship, and actively offering their prayers in song to enhance the beauty of our worship. We ask each of them, and our congregation as well, to be mindful of the special ministry they fulfill in singing the hymns of our faith and leading us to worship.
St. Anna Philoptochos Autumn Tea
Saint Anna Philoptochos invites you to a Welcome to Saint Nicholas Autumn Tea. Tea and fellowship on Saturday October 1, 2022, 11am-2pm in the Community Center All are welcome. Please bring a tea time treat to share.
Monastery Fundraiser Dinner
Gerontissa Markella and her Sisterhood joyfully, with hope and thanksgiving for your constant support and many years of commitment, invite you to join us again for a Benefit Dinner. The Monastery of the Theotokos of the Life Giving Spring Fundraising Dinner will be on Sunday, November 6th at the St. Nicholas Community Center at 5:00pm. Donation for tickets for adults $75, children 12 and under $35. All proceeds go to Monastery. Please RSVP for this event by October 28th. For more information or to rsvp, please contact Evagelia at: (408)499-3939, email at eva.niktas@gmail.com or send in the reservation form that has been already mailed to your home.
Eight Dates Starts October 13th!
The Family Wellness Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco are pleased to the announce them continuation of the popular relationship series, Eight Dates, based on the book Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD. This will be held bi-monthly on Thursday evenings via Zoom, beginning on October 13 and is offered free of charge to all interested couples. The series is separated into biweekly Zoom gatherings where the members of the Family Wellness Ministry team cover a specific relationship topic through prayer, reflection, interactive questions, video presentations, break-out groups, and closing remarks. Topics include: Trust and Commitment, Conflict, Sex and Intimacy, Work and Money, Family, Fun and Adventure, Growth and Spirituality, and Dreams, all within an Orthodox Christian context. To register, see the flyer, or go to this link: https://goarch.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuduGgpj8jGNemBThEBkZYPyNZO1d4Dq7c
FDF 2023
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is excited to announce the 46th Annual Greek Orthodox and Choral Festival (FDF) is returning to Phoenix, Arizona! Mark your calendars for FDF 2023, happening February 16-19, 2023 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Hotel rooms with FDF rates and information about how to book your reservations will be available soon. We will give advance notice of the date that hotel rooms will open. Be on the lookout for further information and updates. Use this link to receive an email notification regarding upcoming news about FDF 2023, including hotel information and more: https://listserv.goarch.org/scripts/wa-GOARCH.exe?SUBED1=YOURFDF&A=1&SUBED1=YOURFDF&A=1
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Please see the enclosed flyer.
Equipping and Enriching Parish Life - Links and Resources - Check Them Out!
Equipping and Enriching Parish Life is the 2022 Monthly Ministry series presented by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Stewardship Ministry. Each month we present interesting and relevant topics that you can use to enhance your parish ministry. Don't worry if you missed them! They are all posted online here! https://www.sanfran.goarch.org/pages/series/equipping-and-enriching-parish-life?x-craft-preview=o8JDQwf2ka&token=tgqwsKUn57qZx2oM8BU0Id3Ef6cH0_Bd And for more resources, use this link: https://sanfran.goarch.org/pages/coronavirus-resource-page/stewardship
Deacons Retreat 2022
The Clergy Continuing Education Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is hosting a retreat for Deacons and Diaconal candidates from October 28 – 30, 2022 at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA. Join us for this weekend of enlightenment, reflection, and mentoring. His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos will offer an Archpastoral Reflection and participate in the weekend retreat. The Featured Speaker will be Rev. Father George Parsenios, Ph.D., who will elaborate on the theme, "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only" (James 1:22) The weekend will include daily services, interactive presentations, opportunities for spiritual growth, and fellowship with other Deacons and Diaconal candidates. Diakonissa's are also welcome to attend. Registration is available online and includes both accommodations and meals for the weekend. The deadline for registration is Friday, October 14, 2022. To register: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=greekorth&id=29
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