Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Wichita Falls, TX PUBLISH DATE: April 30, 2006

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20

IN THOSE DAYS, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 20:19-31
Thomas Sunday

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples ...Read Full Text >

Thomas Sunday
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James the Apostle & brother of St. John the Theologian
April 30 ...Read Full Text >

Argyra the New Martyr
April 30 ...Read Full Text >

Clement the Hymnographer
April 30 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Thomas Sunday
Christ our God, You are the Life that dawned from the grave, though the tomb was sealed. Through closed doors You came to the Apostles. You are the Resurrection of all. And, You renewed us through them with an upright spirit, according to Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press
For though the Apostles themselves modestly ascribe it all to this cause, declaring that they did these things in  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 12 on Acts IV, 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.

 
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 >

April 28, 2006
Archpastoral Reflections - April 2006
Education is an all-inclusive topic, touching upon every aspect of the human intellect and soul. Religious education, a predominant element of our lives as Orthodox Christians, will be the focus of this brief reflection.

Religious education concerns itself with fundamental questions of ...Read Full Text >
April 18, 2006
Paschal Message 2006
Protocol 06-5

May we not remain outside Christ`s Bridal Chamber!
Kontakion of Holy Monday


The Devout Clergy, Monastics, and
The Faithful Members of
The Holy Metropolis of Denver

Beloved in the Lord,

For over two months, from the beginning ...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 >
Patriarchal Proclamation on Holy Pascha

April 20, 2006
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A Letter from America's Religious Leaders in Defense of Marriage

April 25, 2006
Throughout America, the institution of marriage is suffering. As leaders in our nation's religious communities, we cannot sit idly by. It is our duty to speak. And so across the lines of theological division, we have united to affirm, in one voice, the following: ...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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