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Dear Parishioners of St. Nicholas,

Χριστός ανέστη! Christ is risen!

With gratitude and joy we announce that our parish is able to take its first small steps to open its doors to you since the crisis of the coronavirus pandemic first struck.

We announce the following:

• Our church will be open for individual prayer on weekdays, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• The sacrament of Holy Communion will be available to the faithful BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

• The sacrament of Holy Confession will be available by appointment.

Who should not attend (CDC guidelines):

• Those exhibiting signs or symptoms of ANY acute illness (COVID-19 or otherwise). You MUST stay home.
• Those who have come into contact with anyone positive for COVID-19 within the last two weeks.
• Those who are at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 (65 years or older; live in a long-term care facility; have—or household members have—underlying medical conditions, such as asthma, heart conditions, compromised immunity, diabetes, obesity, kidney or liver disease, etc.).

Guidelines for Individual Prayer:

• At no time shall there be more than ten (10) individuals in the church, including the priest, if present.
• Masks must be worn at all times during personal prayer. Those with valid medical exceptions or special needs, and children age 10 and under do not need to wear a mask.
• Hands must be sanitized upon entry.
• The faithful must continue to honor icons, relics, and other sacred objects by bowing and making the sign of the Cross, instead of kissing.
• The faithful must refrain from shaking hands, embracing, or kissing one another.
• At all times, the faithful must maintain appropriate distance from one another, with the exception of families that live together. Our church has been outfitted with markers and guides.
• At the conclusion of their personal prayer time, the faithful must exit the building and return directly to their vehicles, without congregating or lingering. 

Guidelines for Holy Communion:

In addition to the traditional piety observed by the faithful in preparation for Holy Communion:

• Individuals and families that meet the conditions listed above may come to the church to receive the precious Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• At this time services will continue to be conducted behind closed doors by a limited and necessary cohort. Until further notice, there is no congregating for worship.
• Holy Communion will therefore be offered to the faithful BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE DIVINE LITURGY.
• Those who are prepared and desire to come MUST CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. Appointments are first-come, first-served.
• Holy Communion shall be offered to the faithful in this manner when there is a Divine Liturgy celebrated, until further notice. On Sundays, appointments will begin at approximately 11:00 a.m.; weekdays, 10:00 a.m.
• Parish council members will be present to ensure that appropriate distancing and safety measures are being observed.
• Once the faithful have received Holy Communion, they are asked to leave the premises immediately, without congregating or lingering.
• We encourage the faithful who do come for Holy Communion to consider allowing some time to pass before making a next appointment, in order to allow those to come who have not yet had a chance.

Guidelines for Holy Confession

In addition to the above guidelines, those who make an appointment for Holy Confession must note:

• A face mask is mandatory for entrance to the premises of the church, as described above.
• Appointments will be scheduled in such a way as to observe safe distancing.
• There will be no waiting in the church office.
• Appropriate distancing will be observed in Confession.

IMPORTANT: We remind you that our church office is still operating with limitations, for the continued safety and well-being of our staff, who have been serving with dedication throughout the pandemic. In light of this, we remind you:

• No in-person business is being conducted by our office. Only office staff and clergy are permitted in the office until further notice.
• Please conduct all business over the phone or online. Anything needing to be delivered may be mailed or placed directly in the mailbox next to the main office door.

For the sake of clarity, we repeat:

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
HOLY COMMUNION MAY BE RECEIVED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

The church will be open for individual prayer beginning TUESDAY, MAY 26 (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). Holy Communion will be available for the first time on WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, the Apodosis of Pascha. As indicated above, appointments to receive Holy Communion will begin after the Divine Liturgy, at approximately 10:00 a.m.

We reiterate that these are the first, small steps towards reopening. We are counting on your prayerful cooperation and patience as we navigate these obstacles together.

Christ is risen! Truly, he is risen!

Χριστός ανέστη! Αληθώς ανέστη!

SUNDAY 5/31
Sunday of the Fathers
of the First Ecumenical Council
7:30 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy

SATURDAY 6/6
Saturday of Souls
7:30 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy

SUNDAY 6/7
Sunday of Pentecost
7:15 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy
followed immediately by
Vespers

MONDAY 6/8
Monday of the Holy Spirit
7:30 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy

THURSDAY 6/11
St. Bartholomew the Apostle
7:30 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy

SUNDAY 6/14
Sunday of All Saints
7:15 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy

SUNDAY 6/21
Second Sunday of Matthew
7:30 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy

WEDNESDAY 6/24
Nativity of St. John the Baptist
7:30 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy

SUNDAY 6/28
Third Sunday of Matthew
7:30 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy

MONDAY 6/29
Sts. Peter & Paul the Apostles
7:30 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy
3:00 p.m.
Vespers

Tuesday 7/1
Sts. Cosmas & Damian
the Holy Unmercenaries
7:30 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy