St. Nicholas Church, Corpus Christi, Texas PUBLISH DATE: February 24, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 15:11-32
Sunday of Prodigal Son

The Lord said this parable: "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of Prodigal Son
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First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
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Apolytikion for First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
The Forerunner's sacred head, having dawned forth from the earth, doth send incorruption's rays unto the faithful, whereby they find healings of their ills. From on high he gathereth the choirs of the Angels and on earth he summoneth the whole race of mankind, that they with one voice might send up glory to Christ our God. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
Since we have obtained thy head as a most sacred rose from out of the earth, O Forerunner of grace divine, we receive sure healing in every hour, O Prophet of God the Lord; for again, now as formerly, thou preachest repentance unto all the world. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Resurrectional Apolytikion
When the angelic powers appeared at your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulchre was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
The Forerunner's sacred head, having dawned forth from the earth, doth send incorruption's rays unto the faithful, whereby they find healings of their ills. From on high he gathereth the choirs of the Angels and on earth he summoneth the whole race of mankind, that they with one voice might send up glory to Christ our God. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of the Church
An example of the faith and a life of humility, as a teacher of abstinence you did inspire and lead your flock; and through truthfulness of your deeds were exalted by greatness, through your humility uplifting all and by poverty gaining wealth, Father Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ God that our souls may be saved.

Kontakion
O Father, foolishly I ran away from Your glory, and in sin, squandered the riches You gave me. Wherefore, I cry out to You with the voice of the Prodigal, "I have sinned before You Compassionate Father. Receive me in repentance and take me as one of Your hired servants." - Translation by Narthex Press

Matins
Sundays - 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sundays - 10:00 a.m.
Weekday Holy Day Divine Liturgies - 9:00 a.m.

Parish Information
St. Nicholas Church
502 S. Chaparral Street
343 (78403-0343)
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Phone: (361) 883-9843
Fax: (361) 883-9823
Website: www.saint-nicholas.org/
Email: StNicholasCch@mail.goarch.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Stelios N. Sitaras
Email: FrStelio@aol.com

 
Memorial Service
Today's 6-month Memorial Service is being said for the repose of the soul of Frances Sissamis. May her memory be eternal!

Coffee Hour
The today's memorial coffee is being hosted by the family of Frances Sissamis. Everyone is invited to come downstairs for the coffee hour to follow.

Bible Study
Bible Study will continue on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Archpastoral Reflections - February 2008

February 12, 2008
We began this series of reflections on the topic of “renewal” with a reflection on the renewal of the heart. We now turn to examining the renewal of the spirit, which is the touchstone of our intellectual development as persons, of our fellowship with one another, and of our ability to be in genuine communion with God and His Truth. What precisely do we mean by “renewal” of the spirit?  ...Read Full Text >
      HOLY COMMUNION IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH

The Holy Communion of the Orthodox is the Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is with awe and love that we approach the Divine Mysteries. Therefore, the Communion of the Orthodox is reserved only for those baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves by prayer and fasting, as prescribed by the Canons of the Holy Church. Women, in respect of our Lord, please remove lipstick before you approach to receive, in order that no oils contact the Holy Spoon or the Holy Chalice.


           WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS

The clergy and people of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church offer warm greetings to all our guests. We are happy to have you worshiping with us and we hope that you will make this your spiritual home in the future. You are invited to receive blessed bread (antidoron) which will be given out at ...Read Full Text >
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