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

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3

"IN THE BEGINNING, you O Lord, didst found the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 2:1-12
Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
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Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
O Gregory the Miracle Worker, light of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, comeliness of Monastics, invincible defender of theologians, the pride of Thessalonica, and preacher of grace, intercede forever that our souls may be saved. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
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
Forasmuch then as they had evinced so great faith, He also evinces His own power ... He healed first that which is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century


For He doth not on all occasions require faith on the part of the sick only: as for instance, when they are  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th 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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Wounded By Love
Father Gerasimos Makris, March 17, 2006
Dear Students,

A group of students have been sharing in the reading of a book during this semester. They meet every other Wednesday to discuss what they read and to share in fellowship. Why are they doing this? Isn’t their schedule already busy enough that they have to add one more thing to their plate? They do this because they want a break from their ...Read Full Text >
ANNOUNCEMENTS:


March 23-25, 2006 - Pappas Patristic Institute
Pappas Patristic Institute Graduate Students Conference. Here it is:

To all Holy Cross Seminarians and Spouses:

This is an invitation to attend the upcoming Archbishop Iakovos Graduate Students Conference in Patristic Studies, or at least as much of it as your schedule will allow. The event ...Read Full Text >

April 8 , 2006 - Lenten Retreat: Coming Home: Uncovering the Image
The St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox parish in Cotuit, MA (62 Main St.) is having an Adult Lenten Retreat with the theme: “Coming Home: Uncovering the Image.” The presenter will be Fr. Antony Hughes. The retreat is free for HC/HC students.

Saturday, April 8th
62 Main St., Cotuit MA, 02635.  ...Read Full Text >

Chanter needed in Woburn for Holy Week
The Annunciation Parish in Woburn is looking for a good chanter who can chant the Holy Week services in Greek. For more details contact Fr. Gerasimos at gmakris@hchc.edu.


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.


Schedule of Events for His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for March 10 - April 9, 2006

March 9, 2006
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Fr. Frank Marangos Named Executive Director of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

March 9, 2006
Archbishop Demetrios of America has appointed Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos as the Executive Director of Communications for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Fr. Marangos leaves his current position as Director of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America where he served since 1997. ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios on the One-Year Memorial for Archbishop Iakovos

March 8, 2006
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IOCC Appoints New Communication Director

March 8, 2006
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) announces the appointment of Amal E. Morcos as its Director of Communications. Ms. Morcos will be responsible for implementing the organization's communications plan, and act as its communications liaison with other organizations. ...Read Full Text >
Holy Cross Chapel
Schedule of Services

March 17th-March 31st, 2006

Friday March 17
7:55 am Orthros
5:00 pm 2nd Salutations to the Theotokos
               
Saturday March 18
5:00 pm Great Vespers

Sunday March 19
2nd Sunday of Lent – St. Gregory of Palamas
8:00 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy
5:00 pm Vespers of Contrition

Monday March 20
The Monastic Martyrs of the Monastery of St. Theodosios
7:55 am Orthros
4:45 pm Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts

Tuesday March 21
7:55 am Orthros
5:00 pm Vespers

Wednesday March 22
7:55 am Orthros
4:45 pm Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts

Thursday March 23
7:55 am Orthros
5:00 pm Vespers

Friday March 24
7:45 am Orthros
5:00 pm 3rd Salutations to the ...Read Full Text >
Previous Hellenic College/Holy Cross Bulletins
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Publish Date:February 26, 2006
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Publish Date:February 5, 2006
Publish Date:January 29, 2006
 
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