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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2019-04-14
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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

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."


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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.

 

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

Allsaint
April 14

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.


Lazarus
April 20

Lazarus Saturday

Lazarus and his sisters Martha and Mary, the friends of the Lord Jesus, had given Him hospitality and served Him many times (Luke 10:38-4z; John 12:2-3). They were from Bethany, a village of Judea. This village is situated in the eastern parts by the foothills of the Mount of Olives, about two Roman miles from Jerusalem. When Lazarus - whose name is a Hellenized form of "Eleazar," which means "God has helped," became ill some days before the saving Passion, his sisters had this report taken to our Saviour, Who was then in Galilee. Nonetheless, He tarried yet two more days until Lazarus died; then He said to His disciples, "Let us go into Judea that I might awake My friend who sleepeth." By this, of course, He meant the deep sleep of death. On arriving at Bethany, He consoled the sisters of Lazarus, who was already four days dead. Jesus groaned in spirit and was troubled at the death of His beloved friend. He asked, "Where have ye laid his body?" and He wept over him. When He drew nigh to the tomb, He commanded that they remove the stone, and He lifted up His eyes, and giving thanks to God the Father, He cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth." And he that had been dead four days came forth immediately, bound hand and foot with the grave clothes, and Jesus said to those standing there, "Loose him, and let him go." This is the supernatural wonder wrought by the Saviour that we celebrate on this day.

According to an ancient tradition, it is said that Lazarus was thirty years old when the Lord raised him; then he lived another thirty years on Cyprus and there reposed in the Lord. It is furthermore related that after he was raised from the dead, he never laughed till the end of his life, but that once only, when he saw someone stealing a clay vessel, he smiled and said, "Clay stealing clay." His grave is situated in the city of Kition, having the inscription: "Lazarus the four days dead and friend of Christ." In 890 his sacred relics were transferred to Constantinople by Emperor Leo the Wise, at which time undoubtedly the Emperor composed his stichera for Vespers, "Wishing to behold the tomb of Lazarus . . ."


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April 21

Palm Sunday

On Sunday, five days before the Passover of the Law, the Lord came from Bethany to Jerusalem. Sending two of His disciples to bring Him a foal of an ass, He sat thereon and entered into the city. When the multitude there heard that Jesus was coming, they straightway took up the branches of palm trees in their hands, and went forth to meet Him. Others spread their garments on the ground, and yet others cut branches from the trees and strewed them in the way that Jesus was to pass; and all of them together, especially the children, went before and after Him, crying out: "Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel" (John 12:13). This is the radiant and glorious festival of our Lord's entry into Jerusalem that we celebrate today.

The branches of the palm trees symbolize Christ's victory over the devil and death. The word Hosanna means "Save, I pray," or "Save, now." The foal of an ass, and Jesus' sitting thereon, and the fact that this animal was untamed and considered unclean according to the Law, signified the former uncleanness and wildness of the nations, and their subjection thereafter to the holy Law of the Gospel.


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Holy Cross Notices

MEDICAL LEAVE
Fr. Dean returning April 12
Dear Faithful and friends from Holy Cross and across this Metropolis and Metro Area,
First and foremost, Thank you for your prayers for the surgery, recovery, and convalescence during the medical leave.  The success of the surgery and the outcome is credited to your supplications to our compassionate and loving Lord to heal me.  Please accept my appreciation and gratitude for the well wishes expressed through get well cards, telephone calls, visits, and various expressions of cheer.
"Pleasant words are like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body" (Proverbs 16:24)
I am most grateful to each and every one of you who expressed your love, concern, and kind words which uplifted my spirit and well being.
I am most humbled by your kindness and I thank you from the depths of my heart.  May our Lord bless each and everyone of you with His beneficent grace all the days of your lives!  Gratefully Yours, Fr. Dean.

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APRIL 12: GOYA PBJ ASSEMBLY @ 6PM
APRIL 13: Delivery @ 8 a.m. (leave Holy Cross 7:15 am)
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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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THANK YOU's  to the Ladies who cleaned  and spiffied up the church proper to get it prepared for Holy Week.
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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 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
See attached invitation and more details
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APRIL COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
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 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

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 :

 

STEPHEN SCARVELIS

Mr. & Mrs. Gus Spanos

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zervos

 

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

Mr. & Mrs. Gus Spanos

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

Mr. & Mrs. Evans Lucas

Elizabeth Lisuk

Patty Winslow

Pam Stankevich

Anna Scherer-Wambaugh

 

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. Peter Zervos

Mr. & Mrs. James Heller

Dawn Anagnostou-Moore

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

 

JOSEPH AGRUSA

Mr. & Mrs. James Heller

GEORGE MAJOROS

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Cotsidas

 

 

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

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