Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Wichita Falls, TX PUBLISH DATE: April 10, 2005

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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Terence & his Companions beheaded at Carthage
April 10 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory V, the Holy Martyr & Patriarch of Constantinople
April 10 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Father Theona, Archbishop of Thessolonica
April 10 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

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
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
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

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. Steve Spahis
Tel: (940) 692-5220

For information on Sacraments, Catechism or for Pastoral ministry or Counseling needs, please contact our priest at the number listed above or at 646-734-8609.

 
March 29, 2005
Archpastoral Reflections--March 2005
Our Orthodox Christian faith teaches us that God`s love is a continuously abiding, healing, and transforming presence in our lives. The love of God accords peace and tranquility to every aspect of our lives, especially within our families, which are called to be communities of care and intimacy ...Read Full Text >
Schedule of Services
Sunday, April 10
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Orthros - 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy - 10:00 am

April 23-May 1
Holy Week Services

Saturday, April 23
Lazarus Saturday
Divine Liturgy - 9:00 am

Sunday, April 24
Palm Sunday
Orthros - 9:00 am
Divine Liturgy - ...Read Full Text >

New Parish Web Site to be Launched
In the coming weeks, we will be launching a full web site for our parish that will not only offer our Sunday bulletins but additional information on our parish and links to other resources on the Internet.

The site will also offer a way for those interested in the Orthodox faith to request more ...Read Full Text >
Statement of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America on the Death of Pope John Paul II

April 2, 2005
We participate in the sorrow of the Roman Catholic Church during this difficult time of the departure of Pope John Paul II, and we join the world in offering prayers knowing that he is now in the world of eternal rest. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Attend Funeral of Pope John Paul II

April 6, 2005
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Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco Enthroned

April 4, 2005
His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos was enthroned today as Metropolitan of San Francisco during a solemn ceremony at the Annunciation Cathedral in Oakland, CA. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Archbishop of America and Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, presided over the ceremony which was attended by more than 1500 faithful and clergy from the Metropolis and from across the country.  ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox Christian Network Offers Premier Radio Program to a New Generation

April 4, 2005
Orthodox Christian Network is joining in on the growing phenomenon of “podcasting”. ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox Students Trade Beaches and Parties for Countless Life-Changing Experiences

April 6, 2005
Over 75 students choose Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s (OCF) Real Break as an alternative to the traditional spring break of parties and beaches. The seven teams served communities in need, in exchange for life-changing experiences. ...Read Full Text >

Come Receive the Light Program Schedule April 2005

April 1, 2005
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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 (646) 734-8609, 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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Publish Date:March 27, 2005
Publish Date:March 20, 2005
Publish Date:December 25, 2004
Publish Date:April 11, 2004
 
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