Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Wichita Falls, TX PUBLISH DATE: April 16, 2006

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 12:1-18
Palm Sunday

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from ...Read Full Text >

Palm Sunday
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Agape, Chionia, & Irene, the Holy Martyrs
April 16 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
O Christ our God, before Your Passion, You raised Lazarus from the dead to confirm the common Resurrection for all. Therefore, we carry the symbols of victory as did the youths, and we cry out to You, the victor over death, "Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. " -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday
O Christ, Our God, we have been Buried with You through Baptism, and by Your Resurrection made worthy of Life immortal. Praising You, we cry out, "Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam." - 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. 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.

 
Beloved Parishioners of Holy Cross,

I hope and pray you are doing well. I regret that I was not able to be with you this past Sunday due to my accident. For those who have not heard, I hit two deer while traveling to Wichita Falls on Sunday morning. I was not injured, but my car was damaged and is now being repaired. Thank you for your prayers, phone calls, and concern.

At the present time, there is not a priest available to ...Read Full Text >
April 12, 2006
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for Holy Pascha 2006
Protocol 34/06

Holy Pascha 2006
The Feast of Feasts

"Thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
I Corinthians 15:57

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the ...Read Full Text >
February 27, 2006
Great and Holy Lent 2006
Protocol 06-01

The Faithful Clergy, Monastics, and Laity
of the Metropolis of Denver

As we once again approach the most-sacred time of the year, Great and Holy Lent, we are invited by the Lord to focus our lives more than ever on Him and on His coming Kingdom.

In entering ...Read Full Text >
Schedule of Services
For Holy Week Services please plan to attend services at St. Benedict Orthodox Church or visit parishes in Dallas and Fort Worth

Sunday, April 30
Sunday of Thomas
Orthros 9:15 am
Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

Sunday, May 14
Sunday of the Paralytic and Mother's Day
Orthros 9:15 ...Read Full Text >

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 >
The Other Holy Land to be Rebroadcast on Hallmark Channel Easter Sunday, April 23

April 10, 2006
The Other Holy Land will be rebroadcast on the Hallmark Channel, Easter Sunday, April 23 at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT). Check local listings. The program, originally broadcast in September 2003, features four geographical areas - Constantinople, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Smyrna - where it becomes strikingly clear that the history of Christianity in The Other Holy Land is also the history of the Greek Orthodox Church. ...Read Full Text >

OCF Real Break Program Achieves Milestone

April 10, 2006
The Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s Real Break program continued its amazing growth this year, reaching a significant milestone - 500 students - in the process. In late February and March, 2006, 101 college students, participating in nine trips, actively engaged themselves in this life-changing experience. This brought the seven-year Real Break total to 518 students who have chosen this college ministry as an alternative to the traditional warm weather Spring Breaks that college students normally go on, often participating in a life style which can limit personal spiritual development. ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox Christians to Observe Pascha (Easter) April 23, Holy Week Begins on Palm Sunday April 16

April 10, 2006
Pascha (Easter) will be celebrated on April 23 this year by over 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide. Holy Week will commence on Palm Sunday, April 16. ...Read Full Text >

National Forum of Church Musicians Announces Commemorative CD in Memory of +Archbishop Iakovos

April 7, 2006
National Chairman Dr. Vicki Pappas announced the release of a compact disk in memory of the late Archbishop Iakovos by the National Forum of Church Musicians. "It is with heartfelt gratitude for the abiding love and constant support of his church musicians throughout his 37-year tenure as Archbishop of North and South America that the National Forum is re-issuing the magnificent recording of the 1978 Clergy-Laity Congress Divine Liturgy as a memorial tribute to His Eminence, Archbishop Iakovos." ...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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Publish Date:May 1, 2005
 
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