Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church

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Thy work of justice did show thee to thy congregation a canon of faith, the likeness of humility, a teacher of abstinence, O Father Bishop Nicholas. Wherefore, by humility thou didst achieve exaltation, and meekness, richness. Intercede, therefore, with Christ to save our souls.

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The Reading is from the Second Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to St. Timothy (2: 1-10)

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore, I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.

Over the years, questions have been asked as to where can parishioners and visitors to Saint Nicholas Church park their vehicles on Sunday’s and special events held at Saint Nicholas?

Ø McDonald’s Parking Lot. According to the agreement between the church and the management of McDonald’s, you may park your vehicle in the 20 spaces facing St. Dominique Street, between the entrance of the McDonald’s Parking Lot on St. Dominique Street and the apartment building only. Parking in any other section of the McDonald’s Parking Lot will result in your car being towed at your expense. Please do not park in the following sections of the parking lot: the middle section; along the apartments; facing McDonald’s or next to Petro Canada.

Ø In the event the allotted parking spaces are full, you may find parking in the following locations around the church:

Ø Renaissance Parking Lot. Sundays Only from 10.00AM – 1:00pm. Instructions – enter from 7545 rue Clarke – Park in front of number SIGNS 1 to 14 only. Leave by St. Laurent Blvd. EXIT ONLY.

St. Laurent Boulevard. Plenty of free parking exists between Jean Talon Street and De Castelnau Street.

Jean Talon Street. Within a two block radius of the church there is normally metered parking available ($1.00 per hour).

Residential Streets around the Church (De Castelnau, St. Dominique, Casgrain, etc).

When looking for parking please have consideration for our elderly and handicapped parishioners when parking at the McDonald’s Parking Lot.

Please remember that parking at the McDonald’s Parking Lot is available only through the generosity and good will of the McDonald’s management. Please do not abuse their generosity and good will.

A Part or Full Time Companion/Sitter is needed for one of our elderly parishioners. Also a House Cleaner is needed for another of our elderly parishioners. If you are interested or can be of some assistance, please call the Church Office.

Fr. Mark, the Parish Council & all the Parishioners of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church extend their deepest sympathies to Diana and Michael Aziz and Family on the falling asleep in the Lord of Edward Aziz on January 30^st. . May his memory be eternal!

Fr. Mark, the Parish Council & all the Parishioners of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church extend their deepest

Sympathies to the Massad Family on the falling asleep in the Lord of Evelyn Boassaly Massad on January 31^st. May her memory be eternal!

Fr. Mark, the Parish Council & all the Parishioners of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church extend their deepest sympathies to Theo and Yola Kersheh & Family on the falling asleep in the Lord of George Kersheh in Damascus, Syria on February 6, 2008. May his memory be eternal!

Today the Church School will be sponsoring a Luncheon and Movie “Shrek the Third” for all children following the Divine Liturgy

At that time, Jesus went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from the region came out and cried, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon.” But Jesus did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and begged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying after us.” Jesus answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, help me.” And Jesus answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed at that very hour.

The 2008 Church Calendars are still available for you. They were only mailed out to the shut-ins (Registered Parishioners who are unable to come to Church due to medical conditions or very old age). We are asking for a minimum generous donation of $5.00 per calendar. Please be generous, as all proceeds are going towards the new St. Nicholas Altar Fund to purchase future items needed for the Altar.

There are 2 beautiful selections to choose from: The Nativity of Christ & The Holy Eucharist. Please take your copy home after the Divine Liturgy, as they will be available in the Vestibule and in the Church Hall downstairs during the Coffee Hour. If you wish to reserve copies for later pick-up, please call the Church Office. There are 2 beautiful selections to choose from: The Nativity of Christ & The Holy Eucharist. Please take your copy this Sunday!

If you did not receive your copy of The Good Shepherd Newsletter in the mail by now, please contact the Church Office to receive a copy because your address information may be incorrect in our books. All registered families (pledged and non-pledged) were sent a copy.

Ø 3 Year Memorial Service for Moussa Abou Assaleh. Offered by Rosa Abou Assaleh and Family.

Ø 10 year Memorial Service for Leah Jane Diab. Also to be to be remembered Carey and Yvonne Diab. Offered by Warner and Joan Diab, her children Kashtin & Mikayala and Family.

Ø 9 Day Memorial Service for George Kersheh who passed away in Damascus, Syria on February 6. Offered by Theo and Yola Kersheh and Family.

Ø 2 Year Memorial Service for Ernest Saykaly. Offered by his wife Vivian Saykaly and Family.

Let us Pray to the Lord…

“Pray for one another, that you may be healed.

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16)

Please Remember in Your Prayers…

The Servants of God: Nahia Aboud, Mary Barakett, Shannon Bouchard, Michael Charles, Antoine Eid, Charles Gabriel, Nagi Gerges, Mona Ghattas, Sheri Grimm, Amal Abdo Haddad, Isabelle Helal, Doreen Jazzar, Karim Kachami, Henry Marcus, Helga Marcus, Rose Salhany, Marguerita Sayer, Clifford Shamy, Marina Tabah, Melanie Touma.

May the Lord our God who is the Physician of our souls and bodies, restore Thy servants to health of soul and body, that they may glorify His Name.

“With the Spirits of the Righteous Made Perfect…”

One of the chief spiritual works of mercy is to remember in prayer our loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord. Today we remember our loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord during the week of February 4^th - February 10^th as recorded in the Saint Nicholas Parish Registry from 1913 to the present.

Julia Matta Assaly, Nicholas Koussaya, George Bander Saad, Mabel Mary Zakaib, Michel Zakaib, Baiky Zakaib Baiky, Kenneth Maroof, Edna Alteen Michel, Ida Mary Weatherby-Rizk Hamilton, Michael Makarios, Wadiha Zarbatany Shatilla, Farres Frank Augi, Richard Michael David, Anne Kouri (nee Morozovsky) Edna Sayfy, Farris Assaly, Saidi Salhani Cassis, Denise Zakaib Pasquarelli, George Zacard, Assad Nassif, Marie Anne Curry Salhany, Mary (May) McCool Thoun, Joyce Sadie Zarbatany, John Haddad, and Malaky Assaly Salhany.