Hellenic College/Holy Cross, Brookline, MA PUBLISH DATE: February 19, 2006

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 6:12-20

Brethren, "all things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful for me," but ...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
February 24 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
When You descended unto death, O Lord who yourself are immortal Life, then did You mortify Hades by the lightning flash of Your Divinity. Also when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all the Powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory be to You. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

Apolytikion of the Church
Save O Lord, O Lord Your people, and bless Your inheritance. Granting victory to the faithful against the adversaries of the Faith, and protect Your people through Your Holy Cross, Your Holy Cross.

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

Kontakion
O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just. -Translation by Narthex Press
... but since he repented, and did not despair, he was restored, even after such great corruption, to the same  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 4th Century


Thank God every day with your whole heart for having given to you life according to His image and likeness - an  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John of Kronstadt, My Life in Christ: Part 1; Holy Trinity Monastery pgs. 104-105, 19th century

Parish Information
Hellenic College/Holy Cross
50 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445

Website: www.hchc.edu

Proistamenos: Rev. Nicholas C. Triantafilou, President of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Assistant: V. Rev. Dr. Archimandrite Gerasimos Makris, Chaplain of Holy Cross Chapel
Email: gmakris@hchc.edu

Other Parish Info
If you have questions or comments regarding the bulletin please contact Father Gerasimos Makris, Chaplain Office at 617-850-1248.

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Excerpts on Confession
Father Gerasimos Makris, February 17, 2006
Dear Students,

On Saturday, February 18 there is a Divine Liturgy scheduled in the morning. While the liturgy is geared to encourage greater participation from the families of our School, it is open to all who would like to pray, as there is no such thing as private or exclusive liturgies within our faith. Therefore, I welcome all of you to share in ...Read Full Text >
ANNOUNCEMENTS:


February 18, 2006 - Family Participation Liturgy
Dear HC/HC Community,

Please join us on Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 9:00a.m. for Family Participation Liturgy sponsored by the Married Student Association.

9:00am Liturgy
10:30am Brunch
11:30am Discussion on "Parenting in the Kingdom" led by Dr. Mamalakis.

All Students, ...Read Full Text >

February 19, 2006 - Gregory Rubis Sacrament of Marriage
Gregory Rubis will be married on Saturday, February 19 at the Three Hierarchs Chapel at St. Vladimir`s Seminary, NY.

February 19, 2006 - Diaconate ordination of Robert Lawrence
Robert Stephen Lawrence will be ordained to the diaconate on Sunday, February 19 at the Annunciation Cathedral in Houston, TX.

Chanter needed for Holy Week in Schenectady, NY
The parish of St. George in Schenectady, NY is searching for a chanter for Holy Week, beginning on Holy Monday through Easter`s Agapi Service. Chanter neeeds to be able to chant in both English and Greek. For more details contact Fr. Gerasimos at gmakris@hchc.edu.

Chanter needed in Woburn for Holy Week
The Anunciation Parish in Woburn is looking for a good chanter who can chant the Holy Week services in Greek. Please contact Fr. Peter for more information at 781-935-2424.
Holy Cross Chapel
Schedule of Services

February 1 - 28, 2006

Wednesday, February 1
7:45am Agiasmos-Sanctification of the Waters
5:00pm Great Vespers

Thursday, February 2
The Meeting of our Lord to the Temple
6:30am Orthros & Divine Liturgy
5:00pm Vespers

Friday, February 3
7:55am Orthros
5:00pm Small Paraklisis

Saturday, February 4
5:00pm Great Vespers

Sunday, February 5
17th Sunday of Matthew
8:00am Orthros & Divine Liturgy
5:00pm Great Vespers

Monday, February 6
St. Photios the Great
6:30am Orthros & Divine Liturgy
5:00pm Vespers

Tuesday, February 7
7:55am Orthros
5:00pm Great Vespers

Wednesday, February 8
St. Theodore the Commander
6:30am Orthros & Divine Liturgy
5:00pm Vespers

Thursday, February 9
7:55am Orthros
5:00pm Great Vespers

Friday, February 10
The Hieromartyr Charalambos the ...Read Full Text >
Previous Hellenic College/Holy Cross Bulletins
Publish Date:February 5, 2006
Publish Date:January 29, 2006
Publish Date:December 11, 2005
Publish Date:December 4, 2005
Publish Date:November 27, 2005
Publish Date:November 20, 2005
Publish Date:November 13, 2005
Publish Date:November 6, 2005
 
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