"Come and See"
ST. ANDREW ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH
St. Andrew Orthodox the First-Called Orthodox Christian Church is a mission parish of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. All services are in English.
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Protopsalti: Reader Aleksey Kennedy
Choir Master & Starosta: Romanus (Eddie) Rodriguez
WORSHIP SERVICES
The Church opens every Sunday at 8am, and remains open until just before noon.
Confessions are heard beginning at 8:30am, the 3rd and 6th Hours begin at 8:45am.
The Divine Liturgy begins at 9am.
Visitors are very welcome to attend services, and refreshments are offered afterward.
Communion is open to baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared by fasting and confession. Diocesan Archbishop Peter has directed that faithful arriving after the Gospel shall not commune.
April 5th
In thee, O Mother, was preserved unimpaired that which is according to God’s image, /
for thou hast taken up the Cross and followed Christ. /Â
By thine actions thou hast taught us to despise the flesh, for it passes away, /
but to care for the soul, which is a thing immortal; //
and so thy spirit, holy Mary, rejoiceth with the angels.
April 17th
Great and Holy Friday
Fast from your phone, the internet, and television to honor Christ's death.
March 29th
O John our father, saint of God, /
thou wast revealed as a citizen of the desert, /
an angel in a body and a worker of miracles. /
Through fasting, prayer and vigils thou hast received heavenly gifts of grace, /
and thou healest the sick and the souls of those that turn to thee with faith. /
Glory to Him who gave thee strength; /
glory to Him who crowned thee; //
glory to Him who through thee grants to all men healing.
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Father will be traveling to Victoria to serve the OCA parish there; Rdr. Aleksey will serve Typika followed by an Akathist to the Royal Martyrs. The plan is for the service to be live-streamed on our facebook page.
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Every time you climb a set of stairs, ask St. John to pray to God for you!
April 12th
The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem
Bring palm branches and pussywillows to be blessed and take home to your icon corner.
April 19th
Holy Pascha - Christ is Risen!
We will have a midnight Paschal Divine Liturgy Saturday (the 18th) night. We will begin reading the Book of Acts at 9:30pm, and Father will hear confessions. Following the Divine Liturgy Father will bless Easter baskets and the Artos, and we will feast.
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Father, Matushka, and their children will then travel to Victoria to celebrate a Paschal Divine Liturgy at the parish of All Saints.
Priest in Charge: Fr. Ignatius (Ryan) Lozano
WE ARE THE ONLY EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR AN HOUR IN ANY DIRECTION, AND WE WANT TO WELCOME YOU TO COME AND SEE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN LOCKHART, TEXAS!
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EVERY SUNDAY AT 9AM
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WE ARE LOCATED JUST OFF THE SQUARE IN LOCKHART, NEXT TO THE DR. EUGENE CLARK LIBRARY, BEHIND GREEN GROUP AND CAPITAL TITLE. THERE IS PARKING IN THE FRONT (S. MAIN ST.), REAR (ALLEY), AND MARKET ST. SIDES OF THE BUILDING, AND THE ENTRANCE IS IN THE REAR. ALL SERVICES ARE IN ENGLISH.
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ACTIVITIES
Making A Difference
St. Andrew Orthodox Church is a mission parish dedicated to growing Eastern Orthodox Christianity in central Texas. All are welcome to "come and see." We are Orthodox, but not Jewish; Catholic, but not Roman. We're not protestant, but the Bible came from us; we're not denominational - we're pre-denominational. Proclaiming the Truth since 33AD.
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In addition to the St. Andrew and the other Saints Who Shone forth in Scotland, our parish has a particular devotion to the Imperial Martyrs, particularly Tsar-Martyr Nicholas II.
Fundraising
Growing the Parish
Youth Programs
Raising Children in the Church
Children are the future of the Church, are very welcome at St. Andrew's. Â We invite and encourage you to bring your children and let them explore the church space as they participate in worship. We have children's books and activities as well.
Volunteer Opportunities
A Spirit of Service
There are volunteer opportunities both within the parish itself, and within the community we serve. Â Please speak with Fr. Ignatius about what you can do to help!
"Do not be greatly disturbed by the arrangement of your fate. Have only the unwavering desire for salvation and, standing before God, await His help until the time comes."
St. Ambrose of Optina
CONTACT ST. ANDREW ORTHODOX CHURCH
The entrance to the church is in the rear of the building, behind Green Group and Capital Title. Parking is available on Market Street, Main Street, and in the Bank of the Ozarks parking lot.
205B S Main St, Lockhart, TX 78644, USA
(512) 213-7719
ITEMS WE NEED FOR THE CHURCH
We are in need of the following items:
These are several items that we use on a regular basis that would really be helpful:
Wine - Mavrodaphne or Nama Byzantio for Communion, we also can use tawny port for zapivka.
Olive oil - the plain, cheap kind actually burns the best in our oil lamps
Candles - 100% beeswax in a variety of sizes (mostly 3/4" are needed). We also need commemoration candles for the sand box.
Communion cloths - "square red," please.
Coffee - got a favorite brand? Donate a pound for trapeza!
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BOOKS we need:
The Pentecostarion of the Orthodox Church.
The Great Synaxaristes of the Orthodox Church - Entire Collection (14 volumes) NB: If you would like to sponsor this item please contact Fr. Ignatius as we do receive a bookstore discount.
Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the New Testament (Boxed Set).
The Great Horologion or Book of the Hours.
The Scriptural Liturgical Books: New Testament/ Old Testament
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More permanent items needed:
A new chalice & discos set - ours is an inexpensive brass one that is starting to show heavy wear.
A panakhida table and/or candle stands.
A set of Dikiri/Trikiri for when Abp. Peter visits.
A set of orlitz/ eagle rugs for when Abp. Peter visits
A set of orange priest's vestments.
We have hand-me-down sets of white, red, and purple priest's vestments, but could really use nicer, newer sets
Deacons' fans for use in the altar.
A large processional cross/ crucifix for the altar.
A traveling communion set for our homebound members.
Infant baptismal font.
Icons - we would love to have an icon of YOUR saint at St. Andrew's! We are also in need of icons for many of the feasts.
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Items for our Community Outreach:
Please check out the parish's Amazon wishlist for a few items we need for our transient/indigent ministry.
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