St. Nicholas Church, Corpus Christi, Texas PUBLISH DATE: December 9, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 4:22-27

BRETHREN, Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. But the son of the slave was born ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 13:10-17
10th Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman ...Read Full Text >

The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
December 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Amen. Let all things above in heav'n rejoice, and let all things below on earth be glad. With all the might and strength of His arm an eternal deed the Lord did perform. Beneath His feet He has trampled down death by death, and first born of the dead has He become. From the womb of Hades has He delivered us, and to all the world has granted His great redeeming mercy. - Translation from Green Hymnal

Apolytikion for The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
Against all hope, the bonds of barrenness are loosed today. For, God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly promising that they would bear a godly maiden. He who commanded the angel to cry out to her, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you," will be born of her, the infinite One Himself, becoming man. -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
Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna, wrought by God. For she bore the One who beyond comprehension conceived the Logos. - 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

 
St. Nicholas Day Dinner
The annual St. Nicholas Day Luncheon is being held today immediately following the Divine Liturgy. The cost of the meal is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12.

Parish Council Elections
Elections for the 2008 Parish Council will be held today immediately following the Divine Liturgy and will end at the conclusion of the St. Nicholas Day luncheon.

Raffle
The drawing for the Festival Raffle will be held today at the conclusion of the Luncheon. Tickets may be purchased downstairs up until the time of the drawing.

Christmas Bake Sale
The annual Christmas Bake Sale sponsored by Philoptochos will be held on December 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and December 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The following Items will be available for sale: Christmas breads at $9.00 each, reindeer breads for $3.00 each, Baklava - $2.00 each, Kourambiedes ...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 the end of today`s services. Please join us downstairs for refreshments so we can visit with ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Nicholas Church Bulletins
Publish Date:December 2, 2007
Publish Date:November 25, 2007
Publish Date:November 18, 2007
 
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