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DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAYS 10 A.M.
OFFICE HOURS 10 A.M.- 3 P.M. MONDAY-WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY (CLOSED THURSDAY)
BONNIE SITARAS: OFFICE COORDINATOR
Third Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:9-20
When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.
After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.
Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table; and he upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. And he said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."
So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it. Amen.
Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:1-7.
Brethren, I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.
9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21
The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
According to the tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was brought to the Temple at three years of age, where she was consecrated to God and spent her days until she was fourteen or fifteen years old; and then, as a mature maiden, by the common counsel of the priests (since her parents had reposed some three years before), she was betrothed to Joseph.
Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. According to the ancient usage, Saints Catherine and Mercurius were celebrated on the 24th of this month, whereas the holy Hieromartyrs Clement of Rome and Peter of Alexandria were celebrated on the 25th. The dates of the feasts of these Saints were interchanged at the request of the Church and Monastery of Mount Sinai, so that the festival of Saint Catherine, their patron, might be celebrated more festively together with the Apodosis of the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos. The Slavic Churches, however, commemorate these Saints on their original dates.
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
THIS SATURDAY ! TOMORROW !
Community Feather Party
6-8 P.M.
hosted by Goya
support our Goya, our Youth, our future
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY- DECEMBER 2 AFTER CHURCH
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS- DECEMBER 9 AFTER CHURCH
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT- DECEMBER 16
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SIGN UP FOR PICTURES FOR 50TH YEARBOOK
December 27,28,29
(Details can be found on the attached flyer)
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Farmington Hills Nursery School/ Early Childhood Center
FHNS/Early Childhood Center- is owned and operated by Holy Cross. This is a premier Nursery School and Early Childhood Center for infants and children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. We have been providing these services to our community for the past 30 years. We are always in need of volunteers, donations, or special program directors (reading, music, art, etc.). We are now accepting new students. Please refer your family or friends in need of childhood services to our school. FHNS/Early Childhood Center is a curriculum based, non-denominational school committed to preparing our students to enter Kindergarten. We have a very caring, talented and well-trained staff.
All inquiries should be directed to our School Director: Katherine Melistas
Katherine@FarmingtonNurserySchool.com
Phone: 248.476.3110
Visit our web page: www.farmingtonnurseryschool.com
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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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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.
UPCOMING EVENTS - Mark Your Calendars!
- Dec 23: Altar Boy Sunday
- Feb 2019: Bowling Event (Date TBD)
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https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/yz9z37t4
No personal sign in /login is necessary for you to secure your session.
Dates and times are:
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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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
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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Please join us for this fun and festive event - December 3, 2018 at George's Senate Restaurant. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Please see the attached photo session information for the 50th Anniversary Church Directory.
Please share with friends and family.
OUR THANKS
To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary
contributions to the Church in memory of :
KATHERINE LAGOS
Mr. & Mrs. John Liadis
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fekaris
Christine Naife
Aggeliki Zafiropoulos
Mrs. Judy Lamanna
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Casoglos
Mr. & Mrs. George Psaros
Mrs. Kanella Katsikas
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Fefopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Evans Lucas
Mr. & Mrs. Lambros Stassinos
Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Zervos
Mr. & Mrs. John George
Mrs. Patrice Weaver
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Heller
Mr. & Mrs. George Golematis
Odisseys Zigouris Family
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Varlamos
MILTON ALEXANDER
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fekaris
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Casoglos
TOM SPANOS
Mr. & Mrs. John Liadis
MARTY TOTH
Dr. & Mrs. James Stewart
KASSIANI GIKAS
Anastasia Spanos
Dr. & Mrs. Pan Pesaros
Mrs. Elaine Ioanou
SHIRLEY WELLS
Dr. & Mrs. James Stewart
ANGELO JOHN ZERVOS
Susan Armstrong
Maritsa Loizos
Mr. & Mrs. Adam Angelas
George & Irene Katsias
Scott & Angel Linzell
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zervos
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Power
Mrs. Elaine Ioanou
NICK MADIAS
Kalliope Christo
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL