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St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Cathedral
2300 WEST THIRD STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
Phone (213) 382-6269 Fax (213) 382-0175
cathedral@stnicholasla.com
www.stnicholasla.com
January 25, 2015
V. Rev. Fr. Michel Najim, Dean & Great Economos
Assistant Pastors: Rev. Fr. George Ajalat, Rev. Fr. George Taweel, Rev. Fr. Paul Olson
Archdeacon George Shishim. Deacons: Dn. John Germain, Dn. Eliya Ammari
Acolytes: Daniel Nofal, Michael George
Altar Boys: Bashar Ammari, Daniel Esoh, Christian Kastoun, Meena Ammari.
Choir Director: Alex Nassief
Chantors: Alberto Fayad, Elias Kuncar, Eva Najim, Helena Ditko Williams, Gergory Foley
Council Chairman: Rose Samore
Ushers: Mrs. Jameel Beebe, Richard Ayoob, Curtis Annett
Bookstore: Isabel Elac Candles: Joseph Maalouf
Church School Director: Badia Mamar Youth Director: Natasha Abu Ata
Men’s Fellowship: George Hanna Ladies Society: Kh. Eva Najim
2300 WEST THIRD STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
Phone (213) 382-6269, Fax (213) 382-0175
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Diocese Website: www.antiochianladiocese.org; www.theheritageballroom.com
Office hours: 9am to 4:30 pm daily
Spanish Service – 8:00am Sunday Orthros – 9:15am
Sunday Divine Liturgy –10:30 am
EOTHINON 11
TONE 8
8 ‫اللحن‬
11 ‫االيوثينا‬
Gregory the Theologian, archbishop of Constantinople
& Fifteenth Sunday of Luke (Zacchaeus)
Venerable Demetrios the sacristan; New-martyr Auxentios of
Constantinople
RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION IN TONE EIGHT
From the heights thou didst descend, O compassionate One, and thou didst submit to the three
day burial, that thou might deliver us from passions. Thou art our life and our resurrection, O
Lord, glory to thee.
‫طروبارية القيامة على اللحن الثامن‬
‫ فيا حياتَنا وقيا َمتَنا‬,‫اآلالم‬
‫ لكي ت ُ ْع ِتقَنا من‬,‫األيام‬
‫وقبلت الدفنَ ذا الثالث ِة‬
,‫العلو يا متحنن‬
‫انحدرت من‬
َ
َ
ِ
ِ
ّ
.‫يا ربّ المجدُ لك‬
APOLYTIKION OF ST. GREGORY THE THEOLOGIAN IN TONE ONE
The pastoral psalter of thy discourse in theology triumphed over the trumpets of orators and
overcame it; for having sought the depth of the Spirit, there was also vouchsafed to thee
excellence of speech, O Father Gregory. Wherefore, intercede with Christ God to save our
souls.
‫طروبارية القديس غريغوريوس الالهوتي على اللحن األول‬
َ ‫ قد قهر أبواقَ ال ُخ‬، ‫ي‬
َّ
،ِ‫الروح‬
‫إن‬
ُّ ‫ق‬
ّ ِ ‫مزمار الهوتِ َك‬
َ َ ‫ ألن هللا َمنَ َح َك قُدرة‬،‫ط َباء َو َغلَ َبها‬
َ
ِ ‫س‬
ِ ‫بر أع َما‬
ّ ‫الرعائ‬
َّ ‫ فت‬.‫األب غريغوريوس‬
.‫سنا‬
‫ أيّها‬، ‫الم‬
ُ
ِ ‫فع إلى المسيحِ اإلل ِه أن‬
ْ ‫ش‬
ِ ‫صا َحةَ ال َك‬
َ ‫ص نفو‬
َ ّ‫يخل‬
َ َ‫وف‬
TROPARION OF ST NICHOLAS IN TONE FOUR
The verity of your actions revealed you to your flock a rule of faith, an icon of` mildness, and
teacher of abstinence, O Father Bishop Nicholas; wherefore by humility you have achieved
exaltation and by poverty richness. Intercede with Christ our God to save our souls.
‫طروبارية القديس نيقوالوس على اللحن الرابع‬
ً ‫ وصورة ً للوداعة ومعلما‬،‫ قانونا ً لإليمان‬،‫لقد أظهرتك أفعا ُل الحق لرعيتك‬
‫األب‬
‫ أيها‬،‫لالمساك‬
ُ
ِ
‫ فلذلك‬،‫رئيس الكهن ِة نيقوالوس‬
َ
ُ
ِ‫ فتشفع إلى المسيح‬،‫أحرزت بالتواضعِ الرفعةَ وبالمسكن ِة الغنى‬
.‫خالص نفو ِسنا‬
‫اإلله في‬
ِ
KONTAKION OF THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN TONE ONE
Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst
bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm
them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.
‫قنداق التقدمة للدخول على اللحن األول‬.
‫ت يدي‬
‫اليوم‬
َ ‫ وبارك‬,‫ع البتولي‬
َ ‫ يا من بمولدِك قد‬,‫ظهرت وخلصتنا أيها المسي ُح اإلله‬
َ
َ ‫َّست المستود‬
ْ
‫ أيها المحبُّ البشر‬,‫ وأي ْد عبيدَك الذين أحببتَهم‬,‫بسالم في الحروب‬
‫احفظ رعيتك‬
.‫سمعان كما يليق‬
ٍ
‫وحدَك‬
THE EPISTLE
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Hear this, all ye people.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (7:26-8:2)
Brethren, it was fitting that we should have such a High Priest, holy, blameless,
unstained, separated from sinners, exalted above the heavens. He has no need, like those high
priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people; He did
this once for all when He offered up Himself. Indeed, the law appoints men in their weakness as
high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son Who has
been made perfect forever. Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a High
Priest, one Who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in
the sanctuary and the true tent which is set up not by man but by the Lord.
‫الرسالة‬
.‫إن فمي يتكل ُم بالحكم ِة وقَلبي يله ُج بالفَهم‬
.‫بولس الرسو ِل إلى العبرانيين‬
‫القديس‬
‫فص ٌل من رسال ِة‬
ِ
َ
‫صالَةَ لَااه‬
ّ ‫ ها َاو قُاد‬،‫ايس ال َكهنَا ِة الااذي يُنا ِسابُنا‬
ُ ‫ ها َاو رئا‬،‫ إذًا‬،ُ‫ َيسااوع‬،‫يااا إخااوة‬
ِ ‫اب فيا ِه وال‬
َ ‫ّوس َبااري صء ال َعيا‬
ْ ‫ ال حا َباةَ ِباه إلاى‬،‫سااء ال َكهنَا ِة‬
‫أن يُقَادّ َِم‬
.ِ‫ساماوات‬
‫ِب‬
َّ ‫ ارتفَا َع إلاى أعلَاى ِمانَ ال‬، َ‫الخاطئين‬
ِ ‫االر ُر َا‬
ِ ‫وهاو ِب ِخ‬
ِ
َ
َّ ‫ ث ُ َّم ِلخطاياا ال‬،ً‫فـارة ً ِلخَطاياهُ َّأوال‬
.ُ‫ساه‬
ٍ ‫الذَّبائِـ َح ُك َّل‬
ِ ‫شاع‬
َ ‫ حاينَ قَاد ََّم نَف‬،ً‫ ألنَّاهُ ف َعا َل هاذا َم َّارة ً واحادَة‬،‫ب‬
َ ‫يوم َك‬
َّ ‫س ِام بَعادَ ال‬
‫شاري َع ِة فيُقاي ُم االبانَ الاذي‬
ُّ ‫وشري َعةُ موسى تُقي ُم ِمنَ البَش َِر ال‬
ِ ‫ض َعف‬
َ َ‫ أ َّما كال ُم الق‬،ٍ‫اء ُراسا َء َكهنَة‬
َ ‫رئيس َكهنَا ٍة ها ِذ ِه َع‬
َّ ‫ـي‬
‫أن لنا‬
ِ ‫ُب ِع َل‬
ِ ‫ماين َعار‬
َ ‫ و ُخال‬.ِ‫كامالً إلى األبَد‬
َ َ‫ َبل‬،ُ‫م َمتُاه‬
َ
ِ َ‫اس َع ْان ي‬
َ ‫صةُ القَو ِل ِه‬
ُ
.‫اإلنسان‬
‫الربُّ ال‬
‫دس‬
َّ ‫ال َجال ِل في ال‬
َّ ‫ص َبها‬
ِ
ِ ُ‫ خا ِد ًما ِلق‬،ِ‫سماوات‬
َ َ‫األقداس والخي َم ِة ال َحقي ِقـيَّ ِة التي ن‬
THE GOSPEL
The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (19:1-10)
At that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named
Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see Who Jesus was, but
could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and
climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Jesus, for He was to pass that way. And when Jesus
came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I
must stay at your house today.” So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.
And when they saw it they all murmured, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a
sinner.” And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give
to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to
him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of
man came to seek and to save the lost.”
‫اإلنجيل‬
.‫القديس لوقا االنجيلي البشير والتلميذ الطاهر‬
‫فص ٌل شريفٌ من بشار ِة‬
ِ
,‫ وكان فيها ربال غناي مان كباار ببااة الضارائب اسامه زكاا‬,‫ ابتاز يسوع في أريحا‬,‫في ذلك الزمان‬
‫ ف سارع إلاى‬.‫ فلام يساتطع أن ياراه لكثارة الجماع‬,‫ لكناه كاان قصايرا‬.‫وكان يلتمس ليرى من هو يساوع‬
‫ رفع نمره إليه‬,‫ فلما وصل يسوع الى هناك‬.‫ ألن يسوع كان مزمعا أن يمر بها‬,‫بميزة وصعدها ليراه‬
‫ فلما رأى الجميع ذلك‬.‫" فنزل مسرعا واستقبله فرحا‬.‫ "إنزل سريعا يا زكا ألني س قيم في بيتك‬:‫وقال‬
‫ "هاأناذا ياا رب أعطاي‬:‫" فوقاا زكاا وقاال ليساوع‬. ‫إنه دخل ليقيم عناد ربال خااط‬: :‫قالوا متذمرين‬
‫ "اليوم حصل‬:‫" فقال له يسوع‬.‫ أرده أربعة أضعار‬,‫ وإذا ظلمت أحدا في شيء‬,‫الفقراء نصا أموالي‬
.‫ فابن البشر باء ليبحث عن الهالكين ويخلصهم‬.‫ ألنه هو أيضا من أبناء إبراهيم‬,‫الخالص لهذا البيت‬
Coffee Hour Sponsored By:
The Dawud family
There are still dates available to sponsor a coffee hour for 2015 calendar. If you
would like to Sponsor a Coffee Hour please contact Joujou George at (562) 522-1322
*Please call 2-4 weeks if possible, to reserve the date(s).
House Blessing
To arrange a visitation or House Blessing from one of our Clergy,
please call the Cathedral Office: (213) 382-6269 Or E-mail: cathedral@stnicholasla.com
PASADENA / WEST COVINA BIBLE STUDY
The Bible study lead by Fr. Michel assisted by Deacon John & Elen Saleh
Will resume on Feb 20th, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the home of Dr. Fahed &
Dina Bitar 205 South Mountain Trail Sierra Madre, California 91024
Please contact Elen Saleh for more details: (626)839-1961
BURBANK/ GLENDALE BIBLE STUDY
This Bible study led by Fr. George Taweel is on Thanksgiving & Christmas hiatus and
will resume on Thursday, January 8th at 7:00PM. Please contact Dr. Abdullah Matar for
location details: Phone: (818) 434-0500 / E-mail: AMatar1111@aol.com
GRANDA HILLS BIBLE STUDY
This Bible study led by Fr. George Taweel is on Thanksgiving & Christmas hiatus and
will resume on Thursday, January 15th at 7:00PM. Please contact Marina Fasheh for
location details: Phone: 818) 693-7824 / E-mail: Marinamarmar@aol.com
ARABIC BIBLE STUDY
By Elen Saleh through the website of St Nicholas Cathedral: www.stnicholasla.com
Saint Simeon Orthodox Mission
We are overjoyed to announce that Metropolitan JOSEPH will serve the first Divine
Liturgy at our new mission church, St. Simeon Mission, on February 8, 2015. St. Simeon
is a child of St. Nicholas Cathedral and we would like to thank all of the clergy and
parishioners for their prayers, love, and spiritual support. We are located at 28200
Bouquet Canyon Road, Suite A, Santa Clarita, 91350. Please Email Mark Nassief
at mgnassief@gmail.com for more information or to be added to our email list.
Continuation of the 52 week series, (Week 3)
Following the five letters and talks in church
“What does this message from God require from me, His loyal and obedient servant?” What must I
change in my life to be able to follow this teaching in both word and in deed?”
(Week 3) Psalm 24: 1-5 … “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who
dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon waters. Who may ascend
into the hill and of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a
pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive blessing
from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
We are commanded to have only one enemy, the devil. With him never be
reconciled! But with a brother, never be at enmity in thy heart.
St. John Chrysostom
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Go Forth • • •
January 25th, 2015
Volume 25 Number 4
THE DIVINE LITU RGY OF OUR HOLY FATHE R JOHN
CHRYSOSTOM
After the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the members of the first
congregation began to celebrate Communion as the Lord had commanded them. We read
that when the Apostle Paul went to Troas "on the first day of the week . . . the disciples
came together to break bread" (Acts 20:7).
The prayer of thanksgiving, the breaking of bread, and the blessing of the cup have been
an essential part of the Anaphora since the beginning (I Cor 10:16).
The Anaphora was very early understood as a thank offering, eucharistia. Around the year
100, the bishop and martyr Ignatius Theophorus urged the Ephesians:
"Try to come together as often as possible to celebrate the eucharist of God and to praise
Him.”
In addition to the words of institution of Holy Communion and the offering of thanks,
there is a third high point connected, with the Anaphora. This is the "epiclesis," a prayer
asking that the Holy Spirit be sent down upon the assembled congregation and upon the
offered gifts. John Chrysostom describes this prayer: at the Liturgy, the priest "stands before
the altar with his hands raised to heaven calling upon the Holy Spirit to come down and
touch the gifts thereon presented." (Nicon Patrinacos , The Orthodox Liturgy New Jersey,
1974, p.323).
The Anaphora and the scriptural readings have formed the core of the Liturgy through
the centuries. The other parts of the Liturgy have gradually grown around it.
Let us stand aright! Let us stand with fear! Let us attend, that we may offer the Holy Oblation
in peace.
With these words the deacon, standing outside sanctuary, exhorts the people to prepare
themselves the holy sacrifice: the bringing of the Holy Gifts bread and wine, as a verbal thank
offering to God.
A mercy of peace! A sacrifice of praise!
Thus the people respond, saying that they are ready to bring the thank offering to God as an
offering of peace and mercy.
From Feast of Faith. Archbishop Paul of Finland .Translated by Esther William s. St Vladimir's Seminary Press, Crestwood, NY.
Our life depends on the kind of thoughts we nurture. If our
thoughts are peaceful, calm, meek and kind, then that is what our life is
like. If our attention is turned to the circumstances in which we live, we
are drawn into a whirlpool of thoughts and can have neither peace nor
tranquility.
+Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica
JANUARY 26 – OUR HOLY FATHER XENOPHON AND OUR
MOTHER MARIA, AND THEIR SONS JOHN AND ARCADIUS
They were rich and respected citizens of Constantinople. Xenophon and Maria lived
godly lives, and made every effort to give their sons a Christian upbringing. When the boys
were grown, their parents sent them to Beirut to study, but a storm capsized their ship. By God's
providence, both John and Arcadius were somehow saved and thrown onto the shore by the
waves; in two separate places, however, so that each thought the other had perished. Out of
grief for each other, they became monks in two different monasteries. After two years of
mourning, their parents traveled to Jerusalem to venerate the holy places. There, helped by the
in- sight of a holy man, the brothers were first united with each other and then with their
parents. Out of gratitude to God, Xenophon and Maria gave away all their goods to the poor and
both embraced the monastic state. This touching story of these
four holy soul demonstrates clearly how the Lord guides most
wonderfully the destinies of those who believe in Him; how
He loses on them trials and sorrows, that they may later, yet
more greatly strengthened in their faith, experience the greater
joy. They lived and died in the fifth century.
From The Prologue from Ochrid . Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic. Lazarica Press. Birm
ingham, 830 lQE England
JANUARY 28th- SAINT EPHRAIM
THE SYRIAN
One saint whose holiness of life was recognized
unanimously by every sector of Christendom was a humble
Syrian named Ephraim. He is revered not only by the
Orthodox Church, but also by the Roman Catholic and the
Eastern Rite of Syria as well. Although he was born in Syria
in A.D.306, Ephraim impact on the Christian religion was
such that sixteen centuries later, in 1920, Pope Benedict XV
decreed that this pious Syrian be listed among the "Fathers of
the Church." This is a distinction which is reserved for the
most deserving of the untold numbers who have toiled in the service of Christ. This unheralded
and relatively unknown saint left a legacy of prose and lyrical hymns which are treasured by the
Orthodox Church. Ephraim's prayers and hymns are as much a part of the worship of the
Church as are the icons themselves are.
Although Ephraim's father was reported to have been a pagan priest, he evidently did not
object when Ephraim's mother embraced the Christian faith. Thus, even though his father was a
pagan priest, Ephraim was raised as a Christian. In spite of this difficult and sometimes
embarrassing situation, Ephraim became completely absorbed in the study of the Christian faith
with such dedication and objectivity as to place him among the Fathers of Christianity.
The intellectual powers of Ephraim came to the fore when he was a student of Bishop
Iakovos, a teacher with considerable influence in the city of Nisibus, Syria. Bishop Iakovos
delighted in the literary and musical talent of his gifted pupil
and fellow Syrian and greatly encouraged him.
After intensive study of all fields of knowledge,
including philosophy, theology, and hymnology, Ephraim
turned to creative efforts in literature and music. This
established him as one of the most gifted and prolific
contributors to sacred expression in the annals of the
Christian Church. Not one to stray from his high purpose,
Ephraim did not turn from his creative work in order to
acquire a mastery of other languages. As a result, all his
masterful dissertations and beautiful hymns had to be
translated from the Syrian tongue.
Tonsured as a monk by his friend and confidant,
Bishop Iakovos, he was eventually ordained a deacon.
Despite this prominence in church affairs, he chose no
advancement in the hierarchy, preferring the monastic life which afforded him greater
opportunity to express himself in word and in song.
Ephraim was reported to have attended the First Ecumenical Synod in Nicaea (A .D. 325)
with Bishop Iakovos. Later he became director of a Syrian theological school, where his genius
as teacher, lecturer, writer, and hymnographer earned him a world-wide reputation.
When the persecution of Christians intensified in 363, he was forced to seek refuge in the
community of Edessa on the banks of the Euphrates. There he continued to develop his creative
talents for the glory of God and consequently the people of Edessa referred to him as "The Lyre
of the Holy Spirit.” The quiet reticence of St. Ephraim might have kept him out of the public
eye but in his case he was so immersed in the all-consuming light that emanates from a divine
gaze that he was unquestionably among the leading Orthodox theologians of his time.
Throughout his lifetime Ephraim continued to write works of poetic beauty in which he
expressed his Christian faith. Furthermore, according to St. Gregory of Nyssa, Ephraim had
"written commentaries on the Old and New Testament with such insight and wisdom as had no
other Father of the Church.” Among those who concurred with this opinion was St. Gregory's
brother, St. Basil. In spite of the accolades which he received during his own lifetime for his
great accomplishments in Christian expression, Ephraim preferred the simplicity of
monasticism, eschewing the pomp and trappings of high office. He died on 28 January 373.
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A person who lives as if he were to die every day – given that our
life is uncertain by definition – will not sin, for good fear extinguishes
most of the disorder of our appetites; whereas he who thinks he has a
long life ahead of him will easily let himself be dominated by pleasures.
+St Athanasios the Great
General Announcements!!!
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!
A VERY SPECIAL COFFEE HOUR
IN HONOR OF
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF HIS EMMINENCE
METROPOLITAN JOSEPH
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2015
IN THE HERITAGE BALLROOM
AFTER THE DIVINE LITURGY
Donations of food and funds are gratefully accepted.
Please call Rose Samore at 818-378-2055
JOIN THE ORDER OF ST. IGNATIUS
On Feb. 1, 2015 we will be hosting Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with His Eminence
Metropolitan Joseph at St. Nicholas Cathedral. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to
join the Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch as we celebrate Metropolitan Joseph's recent
enthronement. Any parishioners who are interested in joining St. Ignatius and being
inducted into the Order on Feb.1, 2015, please contact Marianne Simon today after liturgy,
or call her cell phone (310) 497-6112.
ANNUAL MEETING
St. Nicholas Cathedral Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday February 8th, 2015 after
liturgy. Lunch will be served. Donations are always welcomed.
Nominations for parish council members will finalized for this meeting. The annual
financial report will also be presented at this meeting.
Elections for parish council members will take place on Sunday February 15 th, 2015 and
Sunday February 22nd, 2015.
Please Join Us For
A Hamburger Bar Luncheon
With All the “Fixings”
Salads and Tommy’s Chili
Ice Cream & Cookies
Sponsored By
The St. Nicholas Cathedral Antiochian Women
February 15, 2015
Following Liturgy in the Cathedral Auditorium
Adults: $8.00
Children (12 & Under): $4.00
The proceeds will be used to support Regional Camping Programs,
Learning Centers and Monastic Communities
throughout the Archdiocese
Donations Welcome
Contact Georgette Malouf
818-563-2838
The annual financial report is begin compiled in preparation for ANNUAL PARISH
MEETING. Please contact Jim Samore if you would like a copy at (323) 646-3717 or
email at jrsjrs@icloud.com.
BOOK STORE
NEED A SPECIAL GIFT - BAPTISM, WEDDING, BIRTHDAY - WE CAN HELP!
Want to learn more about our Church, come see us at the Bookstore. We have some terrific
books on Orthodoxy. We have some great gift ideas and gift certificates! Please see us in the
Bookstore or for questions, please contact Isabel Elac at (818)956-3756
The beginning of our 2015 membership drive began this January, we have been able to maintain
our dues at $25.00. If you have any updated address, phone # or email, please submit with your
dues payment. Make checks payable to St. Nicholas ladies society and mail to Nora Hanna 1890
Queensberry Rd, Pasadena, Ca. 91104. (626)840-1092 Thank you for your loving support.
"Sing Praises to the Lord, Sing Praises All Ye Nations!"
Join the St. Nicholas Choir! You don't have to be a diva or related to
any of the 3 Tenors to sing in the choir every Sunday. This is a
wonderful opportunity to share in a very special ministry of the church.
The members of the choir represent the worshipers in the celebration of
the Liturgy. Come and raise your voices in worship every Sunday. Everyone is welcome: young and
old and everyone in between! Please come on up to the Choir Loft right away.
Ministry to the Newcomers
There is an immediate need to establish a Newcomers’ Ministry to help
them settle in Los Angeles, and make them members of Saint Nicholas Cathedral, and
successful residents, and adapt to American life.
The scope of this ministry includes, but not restricted to the following:
 Welcoming them to the Cathedral
 Taking Care of their spiritual needs.
 Providing a ride to Church, Bank, Doctors, DMV etc.
 Helping them open a bank account, obtain a debit or credit card, buy a cell
phone, and find adult school to learn English and computer basic skills.
 Guide them to take vocational courses.
 Helping them to receive their CA driver license.
 Helping professionals to get equivalence for their degrees such as Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses &
Engineers etc.
There are many services that this ministry may offer on case basis, however this list provides the meat of
what our ministry does. Any member of our church, or anyone willing to help and guide in any way of the
fields above or Anyone who knows about a new Christian family arriving to the Los Angeles area, is kindly
requested to contact Fr. Michel Najim at (213) 382-6269 Ext: 306 Frmichel@stnicholasla.com or Dr.
Abdalah Matar (818) 434-0500 amatar1111@aol.com, or any member of the Steering Committee.
Mr. Gabriel Matta (818) 203-1494, Dr. Haitham Matar (818)502-2544, Mr. Fayez Nima
(818) 2362651, Mr. Hanin Kastoun (818) 730-4843
Kh. Eva Najim
(626) 966-1314
Run for a Position on the Parish Council!
Nominations for seats on the Parish Council will be accepted soon! Five
positions will be available, and we encourage all parishioners to consider
this very special opportunity to serve the Cathedral. We need dedicated,
positive, energetic women and men who are willing to dedicatetheir time,
energy and talents to developing and continuing programs that ensure the growth and success of
our spiritual home. There are exciting times ahead, and we encourage you to be part of the
future of the Cathedral. Please feel free to speak to any Parish Council member, and join us in
our service to the Lord and his House.
St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian
Cathedral
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