Morning: The Royal Hours (Paramon) beginning at 9:00 a.m. followed immediately by the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.

Evening: Festal Orthros beginning at 7:00 p.m. followed immediately at approximately 8:00 p.m. by the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

The St. Nicholas Church Choir “Christmas Concert” will take place following the Divine Liturgy in the Church. After the Concert, everyone is welcome to some Refreshments & Sweets in the Church Hall offered by the Antiochian Women of our Parish. 

On November 15^th, we began, with God’s help, the forty-day Nativity Fast in preparation for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ on December 25^th. The Nativity Fast is divided into two periods. The first period is November 15^th through December 19^th when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed with katalysis (permission) for wine and oil on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and for fish, wine and oil on Saturdays and Sundays. The second period is December 20^th through 24^th when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed with katalysis (permission) for wine and oil only on Saturday and Sunday. (The minimum is to fast at least from all meat and dairy products the entire fast).

For any events for all Church Organizations, the Fast must be respected while inside the Church. Meaning: Lenten Food for all meals inside the Church for any Events. Please respect the Church’s Holy Tradition, which is for your benefit and not punishment!!! Have a Blessed Fast…

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The2009 Church Calendars with a beautiful Icon of St. Nicholas are now available in the Church Vestibule at the Candle-Stand for your home and office. ($5.00 donation towards Altar Fund)

Antiochian Women of St. Nicholas will be holding their Annual Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 16^th at 6:30pm at Ezo’s Restaurant on L’Acadie Blvd. Anyone interested in joining them can contact Helene Zakaib at 450-466-9205.  The price is $25.00 per person. All ladies of the Parish are welcome and encouraged to come.

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The PTA will be holding their Annual Christmas Party in the Church Hall following the Divine Liturgy. All are welcome! Bring your little ones for a good time!

As December is the month dedicated to the Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch, next Sunday (December 21, 2008) the members from our Parish will be serving during the Divine Liturgy by collecting the Tray, reading the Epistle, ushering, etc. Also they will be hosting and serving during the Coffee Hour next Sunday. The Archdiocese recommends that all members of the Order wear their Crosses that Sunday.

(New Year’s Eve) beginning at 6:00 p.m.

(Approx. 3 - 3½  Hours) Great Vespers - Orthros - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great