On Sunday, June 1, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge presented achievement awards to several Heavenly Hosts participants.

Heavenly Host is a structured program based on the Angelic Ranks, providing age-appropriate activities for 8- to 18- year olds. It is intended to provide Orthodox Youth a foundation of Orthodox Christian Knowledge and experience so that they can passionately and intelligently “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations” for our Lord God, and Savior Jesus Christ! (Matthew 28:19).  

Achievement Awards presented today were:

Everett Brown - Gospels Elective

Lydia Brown - Gospels Elective

Lydia Bzik – Psalms I Elective, Psalms II Elective, Psalms III Elective, Principalities Rank

Nicholas Bzik – Gospels Elective, Psalms I Elective, Psalms II Elective, Psalms III Elective, Principalities Rank

Charles Heitzenrater – Psalms I Elective, Archangel Rank

Charlotte Heitzenrater – Psalms I Elective, Archangel Rank

 Thomas Heitzenrater – Gospels Elective, Psalms I Elective, Archangel Rank

Alexander Hodson – Angels Elective, Paschal Season Elective, Psalms I Elective, Psalms II Elective, Psalms III Elective, Principalities Rank

Christopher Hodson – Angels Elective, Paschal Season Elective, Psalms I Elective, Psalms II Elective, Psalms III Elective, Principalities Rank

Aurora Mascari – Paschal Season Elective, Principalities Rank

Joseph Mascari IV – Paschal Season Elective, Principalities Rank

Fr. Nikolai Blessed graves of members at Union Cemetery in Hellertown, on St. Thomas Sunday.

“CHRIST IS RISEN! ……….. INDEED HE IS RISEN!”

On April 21, Bright Monday Liturgy was celebrated by Fr. Nickolai Breckenridge, rector, assisted by Mitered Archpriest Fr. James Mason, and guest priest, Fr. Michael Kon.  Archbishop Mark honored St. Nicholas with an arch pastoral visit.  After Divine Liturgy, the church was blessed inside and outside, and included the reading of 4 Gospels.

The liturgy and blessing was followed by the annual hot dog luncheon in Chernay Fellowship Hall, in celebration of the end of Lent.

“CHRIST IS RISEN! ……….. INDEED HE IS RISEN!”

On Friday, Aptil 18, Fr. Nikolai, assisted by Mitered Archpriest James Mason, led the parishioners in Good Friday’s, Burial Vespers.  For Burial Vespers Christ was taken down from the Cross.

We wait with anticipation our Lord and Savior’s Resurrection.

On Wednesday, April 16th, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge, rector, assisted by Mitered Archpriest Fr. James Mason, administered Holy Unction to the parishioners of St. Nicholas.  This healing service is one of the Sacraments (Holy Mysteries) of the church in which Orthodox Christians are anointed for the healing of soul and body.

This service is always well attended by the members of St. Nicholas during Holy Week.

Glory Be To God!

On Lazarus Saturday, April 12, after Divine Liturgy, the Sunday school students and teachers prepared pussy willows and palm leafs for distribution to the parish.  The willows and palms were blessed by Fr. Nikolai at Evening Vespers.

On Palm Sunday, April 13, before Divine Liturgy, the willows and palms were handed out to the faithful of the parish.  Many parishioners’ chose to hold the willows and palms throughout the service.

As we start Holy Week, we wait, with great anticipation, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.

On Sunday, March 30, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge administered the oath of office to members of St. Nicholas church council and to the church auditors.  The church members were elected to their positions at our annual parish meeting.

After the oath was administered, Fr. Nikolai blessed each elected member with holy water.

May God grant the newly elected members spiritual guidance, as they fulfill their commitment and dedication to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.

May God grant council members, “Many Blessed Years”.

On Sunday, February 2^nd, following the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge presented the Chi Rho Scouting medal to Jacob Lezinsky.  The Chi Rho is the second of four youth religious awards available in Scouting, and encompasses three aspects of a scout’s life: About Me, My Home and Community, and My Church.  Jacob had previously earned the first of the religious awards, the St. George Award.  Jacob worked closely with his parents: Matthew and Lori, to complete the requirements.  Jacob is a member of Pack 368 in Bethlehem, PA and an active member and Altar Server of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.

May God Grant Jacob Lezinsky Many Years!