Hellenic College/Holy Cross, Brookline, MA PUBLISH DATE: April 2, 2006

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 9:17-31
Sunday of St. John Climacus

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. John Climacus
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5th Saturday of Lent: The Akathist Hymn
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the pas­sions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John Climacus
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O John, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls. -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
He that prays with fasting hath his wings double, and lighter than the very winds. ... For nothing is mightier  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 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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Prayers to remind us of the life that we are called to live...
Father Gerasimos Makris, March 31, 2006
Dear Students,

For the last several weeks we have been hearing the prayer of St. Ephraim. We as Orthodox Christians are so blessed to have such prayers to remind us of the life that we are called to live, and not just during the Great Lent but throughout the whole year. Even on the holy day of Pascha-Easter, should ...Read Full Text >
March 24, 2006
Remarks of the President of the United States Mr. George W. Bush on the Occasion of the Proclamation For Greek Independence Day
Remarks of President Bush
Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building
Washington, D.C.

Thank you. Welcome. Your Eminence, thank you for your kind words. You`re a philosopher, you`re a wise person, you`re an incredibly compassionate soul, and I`m proud to call you "friend." Thank you ...Read Full Text >

March 24, 2006
Address of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America on the Occasion of the Proclamation For Greek Independence Day
Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building
Washington, D.C.

Mr. President,

For the sixth consecutive year we have the distinct honor and special privilege to be your hosts at the White House on the occasion of the celebration of Greek Independence Day. As a Greek-American ...Read Full Text >
ANNOUNCEMENTS:


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 N.H. for Holy Week
A 50% English/50% Greek chanter is needed for Holy Week at the parish of Taxiarchai in Laconia, NH. For more information contact Chris, the president of the parish council of the community at 603-366-2443.


Chanter needed for Holy Week in Lowell, MA
A 100% Greek chanter is needed for Holy Week at the parish of Holy Trinity in Lowell, MA. For more information contact Fr. Cleopas at 978-458-8092.
Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos to Celebrate the Groundbreaking of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center on May 5, 2006

March 23, 2006
His Grace, Bishop Dimitrios (Couchell) of Xanthos, knows the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) very well. As a priest in the mid-1980’s, he was called upon by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to establish the Archdiocesan Mission Center in St. Augustine, FL and was assigned as its first Executive Director along with similar duties at the St. Photios Shrine.  ...Read Full Text >
Holy Cross Chapel
Schedule of Services
April 1st- April 30th, 2006


Saturday 1 5:00 pm Great Vespers

Sunday 2 4th Sunday of Lent - St. John of the Ladder
8:00 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy
5:00 pm Vespers of Contrition

Monday 3 7:55 am Orthros
4:45 pm Great Compline

Tuesday 4 7:55 am Orthros
5:00 pm Vespers

Wednesday 5 7:55 am Orthros
4:45 pm Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts

Thursday 6 7:55 am Orthros
5:00 pm Vespers
9:00 pm Small Compline with Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete

Friday 7 7:55 am Orthros
5:00 pm Small Compline with The Akathist Hymn

Saturday 8 Saturday of the Akathist Hymn
6:30 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy
5:00 pm Great Vespers

Sunday 9 5th Sunday of Lent – St. Mary of Egypt
8:00 am Orthros & Divine Liturgy
5:00 pm Vespers of Contrition ...Read Full Text >
Previous Hellenic College/Holy Cross Bulletins
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Publish Date:March 19, 2006
Publish Date:March 12, 2006
Publish Date:March 5, 2006
Publish Date:February 26, 2006
Publish Date:February 19, 2006
Publish Date:February 5, 2006
Publish Date:January 29, 2006
 
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