LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Sat. 14: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas
For the parishioners
Sun. 15: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas
Sunday of the Forefathers
+Mary Bednar from Dolly
Vrabel
Mon. 16: NO LITURGY
Tues. 17: NO LITURGY
Wed. 18: NO LITURGY
Thurs. 19: NO LITURGY
Fri. 20: NO LITURGY
Sat. 21: 4:00 pm @ St. Nicholas
Saturday before Christmas
For the parishioners
Sun. 22: 11:00 am @ St. Nicholas
Sunday before Christmas-of
The Forefathers
+Charlotte Baiocco from Don
& Kathy Copola
Collection Report
Week of 12/08/2024
$ 879.00 Offering
$ 30.00 Maintenance Fund
$ 120.00 Holy Day
$ 15.00 Christmas Flowers
$ 5.00 Children
$ 20.00 Christmas Offering
$ 18.00 Christmas Candles
$ 27.00 Candles
$ 1156.00 TOTAL
Attendance from last week’s Liturgies:
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: 40
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR PARISHIONERS:
Michael Volsko- Briarfield Manor, Kevin Ulrich Ivywoods Manor, Minerva Zepeda at Oasis, Margaret and William Zigarevich at home. May God grant to all the sick and homebound of our parish many blessed, happy and healthy years.
UPDATE-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN:
The NEW total collected is $139,750.90 for the Capital campaign. We continue to work towards our goal of $200,000. Thank you for your continued generosity and support to our church.
SANCTUARY CANDLE REQUEST:
The sanctuary candle request sheet for 2025 is on the back table in the church. Cost remains $10 per candle. Please call Paula @ (330) 799-5983 for ALL requests. Money can be deposited in the weekend collection.
CHURCH CALENDARS:
The 2025 church calendars are available on the back table for all parishioner and families.
LITURGICAL REQUESTS:
Liturgical request for 2025 are now being taken. Please call Paula @ (330)799-5983 for specific dates.
REMINDER:
THIS Sunday, December 15th is the Parish Christmas party at the Holiday Inn @ 5:00pm for those parishioners who signed up. Looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season.
THANK YOU:
Thank you to all parishioners who came out this past Wednesday to help change the altar linens and on Friday to decorate the church. The church looks beautiful and ready for the Nativity of our Lord. Your continued support of our parish is greatly appreciated.
CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE:
Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24th
St. Nicholas: 4:00pm
Infant Jesus: 6:00 pm
Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25th
Infant Jesus: 9:00 am
St. Nicholas: 11:00 am
Synaxis of the Theotokos-Thursday December 26th
Infant Jesus: 6:00 pm
SPECIAL INTENTION REQUESTS:
There are forms on the back table for all to request special intentions for family, friends, deceased loved ones or themselves. These intentions will be put on the altar and offered in the New Year during liturgies. The request will be anonymous and can put in the container by the manger. Any questions, please ask Fr. Michael or Paula.
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH NEWS
With the heavy heart but with the hope in future, with the help of Almighty Father we announce plans to move our parish to a new location.
Declining state of the original building and lack of funding forcing us to investigate other options. We will be renovating our small hall at Byzantine Social Halland turning it into a chapel, which will be used for services. We will keep you posted about future progress! Please keep offering your prayers for this good cause!
SANCTUARY CANDLE:
The Sanctuary candles will be lit for the entire week for your intentions. The week of December 15-21, +Nicholas and +Mary Dubos
St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church 