St. Nicholas Church, Corpus Christi, Texas PUBLISH DATE: December 30, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 1:15-17

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 2:13-23
Sunday after Nativity

When the wise men departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday after Nativity
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Anysia the Virgin-martyr of Thessaloniki
December 30 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Nativity
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath shined the light of knowledge upon the world; for thereby they that worshipped the stars were instructed by a star to worship Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee, the Dayspring from on high. O Lord, glory be to Thee. -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 Afterfeast of the Nativity
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath shined the light of knowledge upon the world; for thereby they that worshipped the stars were instructed by a star to worship Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee, the Dayspring from on high. O Lord, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Sunday after Nativity
O Joseph, proclaim the wonders to David, the ancestor of God. Thou hast seen a Virgin great with child; thou hast given glory with the shepherds; thou hast worshipped with the Magi; and thou hast been instructed through an Angel. Entreat Christ God to save our souls. - 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
Today, the Virgin bears Him who is transcendent, and the earth presents the cave to Him who is beyond reach. Angels, along with shepherds glorify Him. The Magi make their way to Him by a star. For a new child has been born for us, the God before all ages. - 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

 
Coffee Hour
Everyone is invited to attend the coffee hour immediately following the Divine Liturgy.

Divers are Needed
Divers are needed for the Blessing of the Waters Service that will be held next Sunday, January 6, 2008. Please contact Father Stelio if you are interested in diving for the Cross.

Services this week:
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 The Circumsion of our Lord and the Feast of St. Basil the Great
Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, January 5, 2008 - Eve of Holy Theophany
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil and the Lesser Blessing of the Waters Service 9:00 a.m.


2008 Church Calendars
The 2008 Church Calendars are now available. You may pick up
your calencar in the Church Hall today during the Coffee Hour.
          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 ...Read Full Text >
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