St. Nicholas Church, Corpus Christi, Texas PUBLISH DATE: December 16, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11

BRETHREN, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 14:16-24; Matthew 22:14
11th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time ...Read Full Text >

Haggai the Prophet
December 16 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righeous Mother Blessed Empress Theophania
December 16 ...Read Full Text >
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 11th Sunday of Luke
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - 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
On this day the Virgin cometh to a cave to give birth to God the Word ineffable, Who was before all the ages. Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing the gladsome tidings; with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him Who is willing to be gazed on as a young Child Who before the ages is God. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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

 
Community Christmas Party
Next Sunday, December 23, 2007, everyone is invited to attend the annual Community Christmas Party in the Church Hall following the Divine Liturgy.

40 Day Memorial Service
Today's 40 Day Memorial Service is being said for the repose of the soul of Paulette Wilson. wife of John Wilson. May her memory be eternal!

Memorial Service
Today's three year Memorial Service is being said for the repose of the soul of Irene Livaditis, mother of Anastasia Hartofilax. May her memory be eternal!

Coffee Hour
Today’s coffee hour is being hosted by Tasia Hartofilax in memory of her mother and by the family of Paulette Wilson. Everyone is invited to come downstairs for the coffee hour to follow.
      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.  ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Nicholas Church Bulletins
Publish Date:December 9, 2007
Publish Date:December 2, 2007
Publish Date:November 25, 2007
Publish Date:November 18, 2007
 
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