Holy Cross Enid

11/03/2024

Early Christianity considered charitable atheists and people of other faiths "Christian," as in followers of The Way of Christ. That Church would never recognize Christian Nationalism as having anything to do with Christ.

11/02/2024

SERVICE ON Jason Ogg FACEBOOK PAGE

11/02/2024

Prayer service will be at 1:30 pm on the Holy Cross page. Jason Ogg will be giving the homily and taking prayer requests.

09/19/2024

Manipulative, repressive bu****it, historically and theologically.
•Marriage is typically defined by Christians as descending from Genesis, but Genesis simply prescribes a mutually supportive, committed relationship.
•Love did not emerge as a socially expected basis for marriage until the 20th century. Before that, marriage was essentially a business contract for the benefit of the men involved.
•Before the mid-16th century, Christian marriages did not have to, and often did not, involve a priest, the Church, or even witnesses. It was a contract reached between families (not necessarily with the consent of the bride).
•Marriage didn’t emerge as a sacrament of the Church until the Council of Trent in 1563, during the Protestant Reformation, when Catholics and Protestants began competing over who was going to define and control marriage, and hence procreation, i.e., the means of producing more church members.

By the dominant definition of marriage, over the first 1500 years of Christianity, two people coming together in mutual support and s*xual union, with or without the Church being involved, IS the same as two people committing themselves to each other and “living in sin.” And, if those two “unmarried” people love each other, it’s far more of a Christ-like and Holy union than a young woman essentially being sold to a man in a contract that bears no resemblance to the sacramental teachings of Christ.

Do I perform marriages? Yes, without consideration of s*xual orientation or gender identity. Do I think sacramental marriage within the Church is important? Yes, absolutely, FOR THOSE WHO ARE CALLED TO IT BY FAITH. Is a loving, committed, relationship without a church or state contract “living in sin”? No. It’s not. If it is based on Love, it is of God. Conversely, if a marriage is not based on Love, especially if it replaces Love with fear and shame, then it is, albeit sanctioned by church and state, inherently offensive to God, who is Love.

So, live in Love. Live in truth. Support and defend each other. Bring Love into the world. Find joy and weather sorrow together. Have great s*x and raise beautiful children. And, if you are called by faith to express, celebrate, and sanctify that Holy union within the embrace and liturgy of the ancient Church, come see me. (And no, you do not have to “convert” in order to be married in our Church — just be truly living in Love).

09/14/2024

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Divine Liturgy with Holy Cross Orthodox Catholic Church
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

06/29/2024

There will be no in-person Liturgy today. 🙏

06/27/2024

A wonderful message from Mar Stephen, OCCA bishop in Galveston, TX. Salvation is for all, free and all-forgiving. Remember: God is Love. To accept God is to accept Love. And when you accept Love, you have embraced God.

As the culture wars rage - Mar Stephen reminds us that we are ALL children of God.

06/21/2024

Very exciting news! University Place Christian Church today voted to sign their handicap-accessible bus over to Holy Cross for the purpose of serving the community. We plan to offer a meal on Sundays to those in need (we will need volunteers!), to bring those in need to University Place’s free clothing closet, and other service. THIS IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVELY “CHURCH” service. Volunteers from all traditions based on Love welcome and needed.
We will need to raise ongoing funds for insurance, fuel, etc., and initial costs to replace a couple of tires, battery, and get the AC charged. Thank you so much for the generosity of UPCC! Let’s do something cool for our neighbors!

06/09/2024

We had our first service at Garland Road Nursing Home on our new schedule yesterday. We observed the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, discussed the ancient Church’s references to God as Father AND Mother, and how we — male or female — are called to mother our neighbor, and all of Creation.

06/03/2024

Good afternoon all. I am going to post the schedule for our synod (annual meeting of the OCCA clergy) on the Church page. Attendance IS NOT required for anyone but is open to all (and encouraged for those in or aspiring to Holy Orders). Please note the synod session on the 22nd is during our Saturday Liturgy time. We will host a noon prayer service (in person for us, virtual for all others) and then discuss our mission and recent changes with the broader church. One of the great things about our synod that sets us apart, is synods are usually limited to a select few delegates, hand-picked by the clergy to reflect what the clergy want. All voices from the laity of the church — the priesthood of Christ — are welcome at our synod. Please let me know if you have any questions. 🙏

OCCA GENERAL SYNOD 2024

Planning the Future of the Orthodox Catholic Church of America



“EYE HAS NOT SEEN”

“Eye has not seen, ear has not heard what God has ready for those who love him;

Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus, teach us the wisdom of God.”



June 11 Tuesday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (all times are EDT)

Opening prayer service - Father John

Explanation of the synod /retreat split – Mother Charlene

Theme of the Synod – Envisioning the future of OCCA

Visioning session 1



June 13 Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Prayer service - Bishop Elizabeth

Presentation: The Future of the Independent Sacramental Movement:

Bishop John Plummer

Visioning session 1 cont’d



June 15 Saturday Tentative time 10:00 AM EDT

Ross McCrory Ordination

It is currently planned to live stream this event



June 18 Tuesday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Prayer service - Bishop Anthony

Panel discussion: How We Manifest Independent Orthodoxy and Catholicism

Bishop Elizabeth, Bishop Stephen, Father Richard, Father Constantine

Visioning session 2



June 20 Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Prayer service – Bishop John

Presentation: Seminarian Training- Rev. Dr. Mary Theresa Streck - Founding member of the Peoples Catholic Seminary

Visioning session 2 cont’d



June 22 Saturday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Prayer service – Father James Neal

Presentation – Social justice and homeless ministry – Father James Neal

Visioning session 3



June 25 Tuesday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Prayer service – TBA

Presentation: Presenting Ourselves to the Public - Mother Charlene

Visioning session 3 cont’d



June 27 Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Visioning wrap up

Business meeting

Membership report

Financial report

Other business

Discussion: Ideas for next year’s retreat

Closing liturgy

05/30/2024

PLEASE JOIN US IN LIBERATION AND JUSTICE! Saturday is a special day on several levels. It is the first day of Pride Month. It is the first service in our new schedule of celebrating Divine Liturgy (Mass) on Saturday. And we will be honoring the Feast of the Visitation AND the Feast of St. Justin Martyr. The Visitation is the scene of the Magnificat — Mary’s song of justice — which has been banned in many authoritarian countries because of its radical message of justice and liberation. St. Justin Martyr is one of the principal early Church proponents of Universal Salvation, based on living like Christ, by any name or label. These are two of the most important feasts of liberation and justice, and I hope you can join us! 11 am Saturday, University Place, 2107 E. Broadway.