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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2019-03-31
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Holy Cross 50th Anniversary News
Saints and Feasts
Holy Cross Notices
Ladies Philoptochos News
Altar Boy List
Events, Announcements and Flyers
Memorial Donations to Holy Cross
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Holy Cross Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (248) 477-1677
  • Fax:
  • (248) 477-0231
  • Street Address:

  • 25225 Middlebelt Rd.

  • Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Services Schedule

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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

 

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eleventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:14-25

At that time, Jesus revealed himself to his disciples after he was raised from the dead, and he said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." A second time he said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you girded yourself and walked where you would; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish to go." (This he said to show by what death he was to glorify God.) And after this he said to him, "Follow me."

Peter turned and saw following them the disciple whom Jesus loved, who had lain close to his breast at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!" So, the word went out among the brethren that this disciple would not die; but Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?" This is the disciple who is bearing witness to these things, and who has written these things; and we know that his testimony is true. But there are also many other things which Jesus did; were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Holy Cross 50th Anniversary News

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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.

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SEPTEMBER  15, 2019 AT THE DETROIT YACHT CLUB

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Thank you's to all who placed an ad in the commemorative album, the 50th committee, and the parish are most appreciative of your support and making this album an endeared keepsake of our first half century.

 

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... 

  • Married at Holy Cross?
  • Baptized?
  • Chrismated?
  • An altar boy?
  • In the choir?
  • Youth of the year?
  • A Psalti?
  • In Sunday School?
  • A Teacher of Sunday School?
  • Holy Week Readers?

....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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also  LOST & FOUND

The 50th Anniversary Committee needs: 
- addresses of former parishioners & friends of the parish

- addresses of adult children that have moved out of town 

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Saints and Feasts

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March 31

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.

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April 01

Mary of Egypt

When Mary was only twelve years old, she left her parents and departed to Alexandria, where she lived a depraved life for seventeen years. Then, moved by curiosity, she went with many pilgrims to Jerusalem, that she might see the Exaltation of the venerable Cross. Even in the Holy City she gave herself over to every kind of licentiousness and drew many into the depth of perdition. Desiring to go into the church on the day of the Exaltation of the Cross, time and again she perceived a certain invisible power preventing her entrance, whereas the multitude of people about her entered unhindered. Therefore, wounded in heart by this, she decided to change her way of life and reconcile herself to God by means of repentance. Invoking our Lady the Theotokos as her protectress, she asked her to open the way for her to worship the Cross, and vowed that she would renounce the world. And thus, returning once again to the church, she entered easily. When she had worshipped the precious Wood, she departed that same day from Jerusalem and passed over the Jordan. She went into the inner wilderness and for forty-seven years lived a most harsh manner of life, surpassing human strength; alone, she prayed to God alone. Toward the end of her life, she met a certain hermit named Zosimas, and she related to him her life from the beginning. She requested of him to bring her the immaculate Mysteries that she might partake of them. According to her request, he did this the following year on Holy and Great Thursday. One year after this, Zosimas again went thither and found her dead, laid upon the ground, and letters written in the sand near her which said: "Abba Zosimas, bury here the body of wretched Mary. I died on the very day I partook of the immaculate Mysteries. Pray for me." Her death is reckoned by some to have taken place in 378, by some, in 437, and by others, in 522. She is commemorated also on the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent. Her life was recorded by Saint Sophronius of Jerusalem.

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April 03

Joseph the Hymnographer

Saint Joseph was from Sicily, the son of Plotinus and Agatha. Because Sicily had been subjugated by the Moslems, he departed thence and, passing from place to place, came with Saint Gregory of Decapolis (see NOV. 20) to Constantinople, where he endured bitter afflictions because of his pious zeal. Travelling to Rome, he was captured by Arab pirates and taken to Crete, whence he later returned to Constantinople. He became an excellent hymnographer and reposed in holiness shortly after 886 (according to some, it was in 883). The melismatic canons of the Menaion are primarily the work of this Joseph; they bear his name in the acrostic of the Ninth Ode. He also composed most of the sacred book known as the Paracletike, which complements the Octoechos For this reason, Joseph is called par excellence the Hymnographer.

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Holy Cross Notices

 MEDICAL LEAVE
Fr. Dean is presently on Medical Leave
returning April 12
Emergencies contact the office or Metropolis
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OFFICE HOURS April 1-5
closed on Wed April 3 & April 5
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GOYA PBJ
ASSEMBLY: April 12 @ 6 p.m.
Delivery April 13 @ 8 a.m. (leave Holy Cross 7:15 a.m.
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APRIL 12: AKATHIST SERVICE @ 7PM
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APRIL 21: PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON
Print the attached flyer for more details.
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Links to eBulletin, Facebook, Metropolis
Facebook: HolyCrossGreekOrthodoxChurch
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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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Ladies Philoptochos News

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APRIL 7: NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING
Following the Divine Liturgy
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APRIL 21: PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON
Mark your calendars to join us after the Divine Liturgy
See attached invitation and more details
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MAY 11: ANNUAL SALAD LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW
Save the date and invite friends
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MARCH COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
31: Thanos Family
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APRIL COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
07: George & Cleo Fekaris
14: Open
21: Palm Sunday Luncheon - Philoptochos
28: Easter
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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

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

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Memorial Donations to Holy Cross

OUR THANKS

To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary

contributions to the Church in memory of :

 

ELENI VARVERIS

Mr.& Mrs. Steve Fekaris

Mr. & Mrs. John George

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sitaras

Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Zervos

Mr. & Mrs. George Stefanakis

Dr. & Mrs. James Stewart

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Power

Mr. & Mrs. James Heller

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bittinger

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zervos

 

FINN F. ROED

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fekaris

 

PEGGY TSOUCARIS BUTLER

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fekaris

 

GEORGE MAVROGENIS

Mr. & Mrs. Gus Mackris

 

MICHAEL E. ZERVOS

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Zakaria

Mr. & Mrs. James Tsoucaris

 

JEFF ANAGNOSTOU

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fekaris

Mr. & Mrs. Evans Lucas

Dr. & Mrs. James Stewart

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sitaras

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Power

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bittinger

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Angelas

Mr. & Mrs. Doug Garber

Mr. & Mrs. George Katsias

Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Zervos

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zervos

Mr. & Mrs. James Heller

Dawn Anagnostou-Moore

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

 

JOSEPH AGRUSA

Mr. & Mrs. James Heller

 

RICHARD WAMBAUGH

Mr. & Mrs. James Heller

 

JAMES R. MCMILLEN

Mr. & Mrs. James Heller

 

MARYANN CHAPMAN

Mr. & Mrs. James Heller

 

GEORGE MAJOROS

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Cotsidas

 

 

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

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