Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eighth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:11-18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that He had said these things to her.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9.

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.

I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Gospel Reading

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"

Saints and Feasts

October 09

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus

The holy Apostle James was one of the Twelve, and preached Christ to many nations, and finally suffered death by crucifixion.

October 11

Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons

Saint Philip, who had four daughters that prophesied, was from Caesarea of Palestine. He preached throughout Samaria; it was he also who met the eunuch of Candace, the Queen of the Ethiopians, as the eunuch was reading the Prophet Esaias, and he instructed and baptized him (Acts 8:26-39). He reposed in Tralles of Asia Minor while preaching the Gospel.

October 14

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

On the Sunday that falls on or immediately after the eleventh of this month, we chant the Service to the 350 holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, which gathered in Nicaea in 787 under the holy Patriarch Tarasius and during the reign of the Empress Irene and her son, Constantine Porphyrogenitus, to refute the Iconoclast heresy, which had received imperial support beginning with the Edict issued in 726 by Emperor Leo the Isaurian. Many of the holy Fathers who condemned Iconoclasm at this holy Council later died as Confessors and Martyrs for the holy Icons during the second assult of Iconoclasm in the ninth century, especially during the reigns of Leo the Armenian and Theophilus.

Holy Cross Notices

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY OCTOBER 9 @ 7:30 P.M.

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50TH MEETING

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10 @ 6:30 P.M.

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TRISAGION SERVICE / PANCAKE BREAKFAST
October 14 - A 50th Anniversary Countdown Event
Past/Present Group Pictures will be taken this day

(Philoptochos Group Pictures will be another date: TBA)

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OFFICE CLOSED: October 11-15

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ENDEARMENT WALK CONSTRUCTION : October 15-20

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ANNUAL LUNCHEON/RAFFLE DANCE

Please send in your reservations & raffle tickets
12p.m. November 4, 2018 @ the Inn at St. John - Plymouth
Committee Chairs: Paul/Tammy Pesaros, Anastasia Spanos, Chris Hountalas

SIGN UP FOR PICTURES FOR 50TH YEARBOOK
October 9,10 / December 27,28,29
(Details can be found on the attached flyer)

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MEMORIALS:

Oct. 21: 5 yr. Athena Hiotaky

October 28: 3 yr. Kassiani Gikas

November 4: 1 yr. Sam Kapas

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Links to eBulletin, Facebook, Metropolis
Facebook: HolyCrossGreekOrthodoxChurch

SHOP AT ACE HARDWARE?

5% minus tax = (!)

Holy Cross has been entered into our system for business rewards and discounts. When you or any of your church members visit any our stores right around the corner or any 47 stores (list attached), simply let the cashier know your Church is in the system under Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church or #214538. This will give you a 5% line discount off everyday pricing in the store + earn you 2% Ace Rewards as well as 6% Tax Exempt will come off automatically.

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SHOP AT KROGER?
Register your card in a few steps. Each May the registration needs to be renewed,
so if you were part of the program last year and haven't renewed, please do so. Go to:
http://www.krogercommunityrewards.com
Holy Cross' ID # 83567
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Holy Cross 50th Anniversary News

This section of the Holy Cross eBulletin is dedicated to the events and announcements leading up to the Holy Cross 50th Anniversary Celebration. Save this important date - September 15, 2019.

Stay tuned to this section for updates and see the Events, Announcements and Flyers section of this bulletin to print out and save reminders.

PHOTO COLLECTION
The 50th Anniversary Committee is looking for photos documenting 50 years of history at Holy Cross. If you have pictures you would like to share, please drop them off in the Photo Drop Box located near the Church office. Label each picture with your name if you would like them returned. Thank you!
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UPCOMING EVENTS - Mark Your Calendars!
- Oct 14: Memorial Sunday and Pancake Breakfast / Special Group Photos*
- Nov 4: Dinner Dance Luncheon and Raffle
- Dec 23: Altar Boy Sunday

* On Oct 14, 2018 during the Pancake Breakfast, the following groups will be photographed to be included in the 50th Anniversary Church Directory: Parish Council, Philoptochos Officers, Choir, Altar Boys, Holy Week Readers, Sunday School, GOYA, Basketball Team, Youth of the Year, Oratorical Festival Winners
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COMMEMORATIVE DIRECTORY PHOTO SESSIONS
A friendly reminder to please go to the LifeTouch website and sign up for a photo session for you and your family .

https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/yz9z37t4

No personal sign in /login is necessary for you to secure your session.

Dates and times are:

Tuesday, October 9: 2:00 - 9:00pm
Wednesday, October 10: 2:00 - 9:00pm
Thursday, December 27: 2:00 - 9:00pm
Friday, December 28: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, December 29: 10:00am - 5:00pm

If you need help in selecting a date and time to bring your family please call or text Mary Lucas 248-496-9172.
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Ladies Philoptochos News

OCTOBER FUNDRAISER: BAKELESS BAKE SALE
See attached flyer to participate!
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ORDER SPINACH PIES BY MONDAY OCT 8
Spinach Pie Assembly Date: October 15 @ 4p.m.
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OCTOBER COFFEE HOUR HOSTS

7: Eleni Sinanis
14: Trisagion/Pancake Breakfast
21: Memorial: Athena Hiotaky
28: Memorial hosted by Presvytera Olga
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COFFEE HOUR SIGN UPS

Call Bonnie Sitaras or Debbie George

Thank you to all who sign up in offering hospitality/filoxenia

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Altar Boy List

HOLY CROSS ALTAR BOYS

2018-2019

Captains: Matthew Fekaris, Sam Zervos,

Chris Zervos Alex Matthews

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TEAM 1 TEAM 2

Nicholas Barnaby Yianni Giannakis

Benjamin Barnaby Dimitri Sitaras

Mateo Pesaros Pano Stilianos

Stavros Fekaris Dino Thanos

Niko Thanos

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Team 1 Team 2

October 7,21 October 14,28

November 4,18 November 11,25

December 2,16,30 December 9,23

January 13, 27 January 6,20

February 10,24 February 3,17

March 10,24 March 3, 17, 31

April 7, Palm Sunday 21 April 14-Holy Pascha 28

May 5,19 May 12,26

June 2,16,30 June 9, 23

July- open come any Sunday! July- open

August- open come any Sunday! August-open

September 1,15,29 (registration again) September 8,22

On holy days, if you come on Time you can serve :

for robes on holy days it’s first come-first serve.

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PLEASE NOTE ALTAR BOYS & PARENTS-

This is a great commitment to the Lord and it is

an important RESPONSIBILTY

to be on Time for the Divine Liturgy !

Liturgy begins at 10 a.m. SO please be on time !

DO NOT come into the Holy Altar after 10:05 a.m.

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Events, Announcements and Flyers

Philoptochos October Fundraiser

The best bake sale ever!

Church Directory Photo Session Information

Please see the attached photo session information for the 50th Anniversary Church Directory.

Memorial Donations to Holy Cross

OUR THANKS

To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary

contributions to the Church in memory of :

ROSEMARY COLLIAS

George & Irene Katsias

JAMES SPANOLIOS

Steve & Bettie Fekaris

GEORGIA MORRIS

Constantine & Annette Casoglos

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

General Information

Services Schedule

Past Bulletins

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Saints and Feasts

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus

Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

Holy Cross Notices

Holy Cross 50th Anniversary News

Ladies Philoptochos News

Altar Boy List

Events, Announcements and Flyers

Philoptochos October Fundraiser

Church Directory Photo Session Information

Memorial Donations to Holy Cross