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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
Fourth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:1-12
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of man must be delivered in to the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise." And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the apostles; but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.
But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened.
Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 63.11,1.
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10.
Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.
Sunday of the Canaanite
The Reading is from Matthew 15:21-28
At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.
This holy Father, who was from Melitene of Armenia, was a blameless man, just, reverent, sincere, and most gentle. Consecrated Bishop of Sebastia in 357, he was later banished from his throne and departed for Beroea of Syria (this is the present-day Aleppo). After the Arian bishop of Antioch had been deposed, the Orthodox and the Arians each strove to have a man of like mind with themselves become the next Bishop of Antioch. Meletius was highly esteemed by all, and since the Arians believed him to share their own opinion, they had him raised to the throne of Antioch. As soon as he had taken the helm of the Church of Antioch, however, he began preaching the Son's consubstantiality with the Father. At this, the archdeacon, an Arian, put his hand over the bishop's mouth; Meletius then extended three fingers towards the people, closed them, and extended one only, showing by signs the equality and unity of the Trinity. The embarrassed archdeacon then seized his hand, but released his mouth, and Meletius spoke out even more forcibly in defense of the Council of Nicaea. Shortly after, he was banished by the Arian Emperor Constantius, son of Saint Constantine the Great. After the passage of time, he was recalled to his throne, but was banished again the third time by Valens. It was Saint Meletius who ordained Saint John Chrysostom reader and deacon in Antioch (see Nov. 13). He lived until the Second Ecumenical Council in 381 (which was convoked against Macedonius, Patriarch of Constantinople, the enemy of the Holy Spirit), over which he presided, being held in great honor as a zealot of the Faith and a venerable elder hierarch.
Some time before, when the Emperor Gratian had made the Spanish General Theodosius commander-in-chief of his armies in the war against the barbarians, Theodosius had a dream in which he saw Meletius, whom he had never met, putting upon him the imperial robe and crown. Because of Theodosius's victories, Gratian made him Emperor of the East in Valens' stead in 379. When, as Emperor, Saint Theodosius the Great convoked the Second Ecumenical Council in Constantinople two years later, he forbade that anyone should tell him who Meletius was; and as soon as he saw him, he recognized him, ran to him with joy, embraced him before all the other bishops, and told him of his dream.
While at the Council, Saint Meletius fell ill and reposed a short while after. Saint Gregory of Nyssa, among others, gave a moving oration at his funeral; bewailing the loss of him whom all loved as a father, he said, "Where is that sweet serenity of his eyes? Where that bright smile upon his lips? Where that kind right hand, with fingers outstretched to accompany the benediction of the mouth?" (PG 46:8-6). And he lamented, "Our Elias has been caught up, and no Elisseus is left behind in his place." (ibid., 860). The holy relics of Saint Meletius were returned to Antioch and were buried beside Saint Babylas the Martyr (see Sept. 4), in the Church dedicated to the Martyr which Meletius, in his zeal for the Martyr's glory, had helped build with his own hands.
Saint Cyril was born in Thessaloniki in the early 9th century to pious parents. His family was one of only a few Byzantines in Thessaloniki at that time since it was largely populated by Slavs. Growing up in this situation, Cyril learned the Slavonic language, which later in life would serve him and the Church at large. He continued his education in Constantinople with his brother Methodios (see May 11th), each taking to their particular interests: Methodios in politics, and Cyril in philosophy and teaching.
The two brothers were approached in 850 by Saint Photios the Great (see February 6th) to lead a diplomatic mission to the Khazars, the people who inhabited the western shore of the Caspian Sea. Cyril and Methodios accepted this mission and departed to the North. After the success of this trip, the brothers lived for a time in a monastery on Mount Olympus where Methodios became a monk. At this time the brothers utilized their childhood Slavonic education to develop a written alphabet for the Slavonic language, which to this time had never existed. This alphabet became known as the Glagolithic Alphabet. On their own instigation, the brothers began translating the Gospels and liturgical service books into Slavonic.
Providentially, Cyril and Methodios were again called upon for a mission, this time to travel to Moravia to spread the Christian faith to King Rostislav (see May 11th) and his people. The brothers departed in 862, bringing with them their Slavonic alphabet and service books. After five years of service, the brothers made their way to Rome in 867 to have members of their company ordained to the priesthood to aid in the missionary journey. The group of missionaries celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Rome in the Slavonic language for the very first time with members of their party being ordained as they intended. While in Rome, Cyril fell deathly ill. He was tonsured a monk and died. His brother Methodios continued their missionary work, utilizing the Glagolthic Alphabet. Cyril and his brother Methodios are commemorated together on May 11th.
Saint Theodore who was from Amasia of Pontus, contested during the reign of Maximian (286-305). He was called Tyro, from the Latin Tiro, because he was a newly enlisted recruit. When it was reported that he was a Christian, he boldly confessed Christ; the ruler, hoping that he would repent, gave him time to consider the matter more completely and then give answer. Theodore gave answer by setting fire to the temple of Cybele, the "mother of the gods," and for this he suffered a martyr's death by fire. See also the First Saturday of the Fast.
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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.
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR COLLAGE PICTURES
The 50th Commemorative Directory Committee is asking for pictures to put in the 50th yearbook as part of a collage. Were you...
....and have a photo that was taken inside the church that features the altar or choir loft?
Please share with the yearbook committee!
Call or email Mary Lucas for correct directions on how to submit your photos
Tel: 248-496-9172 | Email: melon1022@aol.com
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ANNIVERSARY ALBUM MEMORIALS/ADS - See attached information pamphlet
Go down in history and be a part of the Holy Cross 50th Anniversary Album by submitting your family memorial page or a business advertisment. We look forward to working with you!
Notice: deadline for final ad submission is March 15 !
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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
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 consider being a part of the 2019 50th Commemorative Directory by submitting a Memorial Ad or Business Ad.
Renew or become a new member this year!
Each year the Metropolitan and the Metropolis reach out to assist His Eminence with the operation and ministries. There is a percentage that returns from the Archdiocese Commitments to the Metropolis which covers payroll and health insurance of most of the full time staff including the Youth Director. The rest is up to us to do the work of the Lord at the Metropolis level... Utilities, travel, outreach, scholarships, camp assistance sponsoring (sponsored over dozen children who could not afford camp experience), clergy professional development (i.e. Dr. David Trobish), lecture sponsorships (i.e. Bishop Kallistos Ware), supplement Youth Office and its ministries. Your generosity and cheerful giving assists the Metropolis in this Holy Labor.
OUR THANKS
To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary
contributions to the Church in memory of :
KATHERINE LAGOS
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Garber
MILTON ALEXANDER
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Garber
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Mr. & Mrs. Adam Angelas
JOHN IOANOU
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ANGELO JOHN ZERVOS
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Garber
EFTIHIA FEKARIS
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Garber
Mary Poniros
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GENEVIEVE HARABADIAN
Mrs. Paula Andres
Ms. Rose Marie Ayoub
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GEORGE MAJOROS
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Tarachas
JoAnne Hunter
Nick & Grace Mackriani
Lyle & Joan Billingsley
Mr. & Mrs. Peter E. Zervos
Steven & Dory Kafoure
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Zubulake
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Eagle Tree Capital, LP
ELEFTHERIA LIAKEAS
Mr. & Mrs. Peter E. Zervos
MICHAEL E. ZERVOS
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fekaris
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Casoglos
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sitaras
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Power
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Kargilis
Mr. George Matheos
Mr. & Mrs. James Heller
Dr.& Mrs. Marcus Zervos
Mr. & Mrs. Van Kyriakopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Spanos
Mr. & Mrs. Charidimos Sitaras
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Angelas
Dr. & Mrs. Tom Alexander
Solomon Publishing Co.
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Blust
Mary Frango
Olkowski Family
Katie Condon
Mr. & Mrs. David Lange
Ms. Susan Armstrong
Dr. & Mrs. Angelo M. Zervos
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Moundros
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Simon Boulos
Mr. & Mrs. Cosmos Charnas
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Abraham
Dean Perakis
Mr. & Mrs. Lou Chalogianis
Mrs. Peggy Theodore
Mr. & Mrs. Rod Sullivan
Ms. Eugenia Mellis
Mr. & Mrs. John Sinanis
Mr. & Mrs. Evans Lucas
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kaplantzes
Mr. Alan Helmkamp
Mr. Ron Chris Felcher
Ms. Kathy Dufault
Ms. Sophie Vlahakis
Ms. Georgia Theophelis
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Stassinas
Mr. & Mrs. George Poletis
Mrs. Kanella Katsikas
Safari Club International Novi Chapter
Mr. & Mrs. John Zannis
Dr. Gregory Zotos
Mr. & Mrs. George Katsias
Mr. Paul Taros
Mr. & Mrs. John Floros
Ms. Mary Souphis
Mrs. Kalliope Christo
Mr. & Mrs. Stelios Sinanis
Mrs. Helen Kanaras
Mr. & Mrs. John George
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Mackris
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Manolias
Mr. & Mrs. John Liadis
Ms. Mary Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Angello Zannis
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Madias
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Economy
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Argiros
Ms. Toula Vlahakis
Mr. John Skouberdis
Mary Poniros
Bill & Despina Catsikopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Garber
Mr. & Mrs. Enrico Digirolamo
Mr. & Mrs. George Zervos
Mr. & Mrs. Peter E. Zervos
Michael Berman Family
Mr. & Mrs. Adam Angelas
Maria Theodorakis Evans
Anastasia Theodorakis
Andy & Elaine Moundros
Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Kim Scarlet
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL