Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Wichita Falls, TX PUBLISH DATE: October 29, 2006

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

7th Sunday of Luke
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Anastasia the Martyr of Rome
October 29 ...Read Full Text >

Avramios the Recluse & his niece Maria of Mesopotamia
October 29 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Apolytikion of the Feast of the Holy Cross

Save, O Lord, save Your people, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to their rulers over their enemies; and protect Your commonwealth by the power of Your Cross.

Kontakion
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
At the same time both signifying that it is easy for Him to raise the dead ... and also teaching us not to fear  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

Parish Information
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
3804 Old Seymour Road
Wichita Falls, TX 76309

Phone: (940) 692-0860
Fax: (325) 646-6804
Website: www.holycross.tx.goarch.org
Email: HolyCrossWFa@mail.goarch.org

Proistamenos: Reverend Father Nektarios Morrow
Email: FrNektarios@goarch.org

Other Parish Info
Parish Council President
Mr. Tom Holley
Tel: (940) 696-8099

For information on Sacraments, Catechism or for Pastoral ministry or Counseling needs, please contact our priest at the number listed above or at 325-200-5336.

 
October 24, 2006
October 28, 2006--"OXI Day"
Protocol 107/06

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Order of St. Andrew, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the ...Read Full Text >
Schedule of Services
Sunday, October 29
Seventh Sunday of Luke
Orthros 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

Sunday, November 12
Eighth Sunday of Luke
Orthros 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

Sunday, November 26
Thirteenth Sunday of Luke
Orthros 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
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Parish Library, Resource Center and Bookstore
We have begun setting up a parish library, resource center and bookstore in the parish hall. In addition to some of the books we already had at the church, a few others have been donated and we have the start of a good library. We have a few videos and CDs as well, and we will be adding resources for you ...Read Full Text >
Archdiocesan Council Holds Fall Meeting in New York

October 25, 2006
A newly appointed and elected Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened for its Fall Meeting in New York at the Hilton Hotel on Friday, October 20, 2006. Archbishop Demetrios of America presided at the Council Meeting at which most of the Hierarchs of the Holy Eparchial Synod were also in attendance.  ...Read Full Text >

Holy Eparchial Synod Convenes

October 23, 2006
The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened in the Holy Synod Room of the Archdiocese, in New York City, October 18 and 19, 2006. ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox Hierarchs Issue Communique Affirming Need to Bear Witness Together on Spiritual and Moral Concerns

October 6, 2006
The Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas concluded a four-day Conference today by issuing an official communiqué reaffirming the statement of 2001 of the need to Bear Public witness Together on Matters of Spiritual and Moral concerns.  ...Read Full Text >
Guests and Visitors

We welcome all to the services of the Orthodox Church. Guests are welcome to pray with us and are invited to partake of the blessed bread distributed at the end of the service. If you are not an Orthodox Christian, we kindly request that you not partake of Holy Communion, as the Sacrament is only distributed to communing members of the Orthodox Church

If you would like to know more about the Orthodox Christian faith, please contact our priest, Fr. Nektarios. He can be reached by phone at (325) 200-5336, by email at FrNektarios@goarch.org, or please feel free to speak with him after the service.

Also, you are invited to visit the web site of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at www.goarch.org. You can submit questions concerning the Orthodox faith to our question box at questionbox@goarch.org.

Sacraments and Services

If you have questions regarding planning or scheduling sacraments ...Read Full Text >
Previous Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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