St. Nicholas Church, Corpus Christi, Texas PUBLISH DATE: April 6, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 9:17-31
Sunday of St. John Climacus

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. John Climacus
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Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
Amen. When the tidings of the resurrection from the glorious angel was proclaimed unto the women disciples and our ancestral sentence also had been abolished to the Apostles with the boasting did they proclaim that death is vanquished ever more and Christ Our God has risen from the dead and granted to the world His great mercy. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John Climacus
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O John, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - 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 Three-year Memorial Service is being said for the repose of the soul of His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos. May his memory be eternal!

Coffee Hour
Today's coffee hour is being hosted by Mrs. Irene Piperis. Everyone is invited to come downstairs for the coffee hour to follow

General Assembly
The spring General Assembly will be convened immediately following the coffee hour today. All members in good standing are urged to attend.

Services this week:
Services this week:
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Presanctified Divine Liturgy 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Akathist Hymn 7:00 p.m.


Fund Raiser
Next Saturday, April 12, 2008, our parish is holding its Spring Fundraiser at Niko’s Steakhouse from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you have not yet purchased your tickets for the barbecue dinner (at $6.00 a plate) please do so today. Tickets will be available during the coffee hour. We need to turn in the ...Read Full Text >

Sacrament of Confession.
Anyone who wishes to go to confession should contact Father Stelios for an appointment.
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 the end of today`s services. Please join us downstairs for refreshments so we can visit with you.


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.
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