St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
980 Bridle Path Rd Bethlehem, PA. 18017
Orthodox Church in America
Week of December 4, 2023 Updates from St. Nicholas

(Email Sent 12/01/2023 @  12:00 pm)

 

Parish Faithful,

 

Below please find a summary of upcoming services and events.

 

Tuesday, December 5     

          6:00 pm – Great Vespers w/ Litia for St. Nicholas

Wed., December 6 - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

          8:50 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Thursday, December 7     

          9:00 am – Akathist – Nurturer of Children

Saturday, December 9 - Christmas Bazaar

          10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Bazaar

          6:00 pm – Great Vespers (NOTE DIFFERENT TIME)

Sunday, December 10 - Sunday after Pentecost

          9:10 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:30 am – Divine Liturgy

          3:30 pm – Choir Concert

Tuesday, December 12  

          6:00 pm – Great Vespers w/ Litia for St. Herman

Wed., December 13 - St. Herman of Alaska

          8:50 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Saturday, December 16   

          5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sunday, December 17 - Sunday before Nativity

          9:10 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:30 am – Divine Liturgy

          12:00 pm - Parish Yolka

Friday, December 22        

          9:00 am – Royal Hours

Saturday, December 23   

          5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sunday, December 24 - Sunday before / Eve of Nativity

          9:10 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:30 am – Divine Liturgy

          7:00 pm – Nativity Vigil

Monday, December 25 - Nativity of our Lord

          9:10 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:30 am – Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, December 26 - Synaxis of the Mother of God

          8:50 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Saturday, December 30   

          5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sunday, December 31 - Sunday before Theophany

          9:10 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:30 am – Divine Liturgy

Friday, January 5 - Eve of Theophany

          9:00 am – Royal Hours

          6:00 pm – Compline w/ Blessing of Waters

Saturday, January 6 - Theophany / Epiphany

          8:50 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:00 am – Divine Liturgy

          4:30 pm – General Panikhida

          5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sunday, January 7 - Sunday after Theophany

          9:10 am – Reading of the Hours

          9:30 am – Divine Liturgy

 

***Live Stream will also be available for all services.***

 

In Christ,

Jennifer N. Bzik

Administrative Assistant

What's Happening At St. Nicholas?

Parish Friends,

We have so many events and fundraisers coming up at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church! Please check out the Special Events page of our website for more information!

 

Happening Now

  • Year Round – Weekly Fresh Pierogi Sale Orders for pick up on Wednesdays

 

Save These Dates:

  • December 9, 2023, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm – Christmas Bazaar
  • December 10, 2023, 3:30 pm – Christmas Choir Concert
  • December 17, 2023, 2:00 pm – Christmas Basket Raffle Drawing

And as always, check out our website for information about services and events!


Welcome to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church!

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever! 

 

Welcome to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.

 

St. Nicholas Church is a parish of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). It is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the beautiful and growing Lehigh Valley. 

All are welcome to join us for any of our services! 

 

If you are looking for a new Church home, or are curious about the Orthodox Church and ancient Christianity, we encourage you to “come and see.” (John 1:46) 

 

We hope to see you soon!




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