Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

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.

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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

Holy Cross 50th Anniversary News

Did you take pictures at the 50th Anniversary Celebration?

PLEASE SEND YOUR BEST PIX

TO HCGOC50TH@GMAIL.COM

50th Anniversary Yearbook Notes

Send an email to Mary Lucas and Gina Angelas

@ hcgoc50th@gmail.com

If you want to purchase a book,

pick up a book that was paid for; or

replace a book that was bound upside down (small batch).

Saints and Feasts

September 30

Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia

This Saint, a Parthian by race, was the son of Anak. He was born about the year 240 and was taught the Faith of Christ in Caesarea of Cappadocia. He entered the service of Tiridates, King of Armenia, but when discovered to be a Christian, he was subjected to many horrible torments at the King's hands, then was cast into a pit of mire with poisonous serpents and left to die. By the power of God, however, he abode there unharmed for fourteen years, his needs provided by a certain widow, until he was made known by revelation and set free. He converted to piety innumerable multitudes of Armenians, including Tiridates himself, and was consecrated bishop by Leontius, Archbishop of Caesarea, to shepherd the vast flock he had gained for Christ. He spent the last part of his life in retirement in the ascetical discipline, and reposed in peace about the year 325. Saint Gregory is honoured as the Illuminator of Armenia.

October 01

The Holy Protection of the Theotokos

The Feast of the Protection commemorates the appearance of the most holy Theotokos in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in the tenth century, as recorded in the life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ's sake. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, Epiphanius, the friend of Saint Andrew, through the Saint's prayers, beheld the Virgin Mary above the faithful and spreading out her veil over them, signifying her unceasing protection of all Christians. Because of this we keep a yearly feast of gratitude, imploring our Lady never to cease sheltering us in her mighty prayers.

In the Greek tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 28, while in the Slavic tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 1.

October 01

Romanos the Melodist

Saint Romanos flourished during the reign of Anastasius (491-518). He was from Emesa of Syria, and apparently was born of Jewish parents, for a hymn written in his honour in Greek says he was "of Hebrew stock," and it has furthermore been noted that he uses many Semitic idioms in his writings. He was baptized an Orthodox Christian, and at some time became a deacon in the Church of Beirut. He was the first composer of the kontakia, the foremost of which is that of the feast of Christ's Nativity, On this day the Virgin .... In composing many of his kontakia. Saint Romanos was inspired by the hymns of Saint Ephraim of Syria.

October 06

The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas

The name Thomas means, "twin." He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem [7th Century, celebrated March 11], but a friend of Jerome's), quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century.

Holy Cross Notices

On behalf of the Parish: Cudo's & Thank you's to the 50th Anniversary Commitee ! We as a parish are most thankful for a most memorable and loving event! Can't say enough in words. The smiles and joy exuded by all on what our faith, parish, family & agape means to each of us. It reflected in everything connected to this celebration!

"outstanding"

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September 22: Sunday School Begins and;
GOYA KICKOFF AFTER CHURCH

September 29: Goya Catechesis Begins

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Metropolis Clergy Laity & Philoptochos Conference

Somerset Inn (September 26-28)

Metropolitan's 20th Anniversary Banquet (September 27)

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October 6: Memorials

40 day: Alia Demopoulos

Ruth Econ

Ann Christo

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Ladies Philoptochos News

NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING

Sunday, September 29 (after the Divine Liturgy)
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SEPTEMBER COFFEE HOUR HOSTS

9/29: Lisa Sturm & Denise Liberty

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OCTOBER COFFEE HOUR HOSTS

10/6: Barbara Somero (40 Day Memorial for Alia Demopoulos)

10/13: Bill & Kathy Williams

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Altar Boy List

SIGN UP TIME !

PARENTS : Altar Boy sign up: Please email Fr. Dean at holycross1969@gmail.com if your son will be serving in the altar for the 2019-2020 Church Year. +frdean

HOLY CROSS ALTAR BOYS 2019

Captains: Sam 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

September 29 September 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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Memorial Donations to Holy Cross

OUR THANKS

To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary

contributions to the Church in memory of :

ALIA DEMOPOULOS

Holy Cross Philoptochos

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Tom Casoglos

M/M Peter E. Zervos

Mr. Greg Demopoulos

M/M Patrick Quinn

M/M Jim Sitaras

Tamara Manna

Rev. Elizabeth Ann Allen

Wejdan Shouneyia

M/M George Fekaris

Elaine Pappas

M/M George Poletis

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M James Heller

Dr/M William Peterson & Christopher

M/M Steve Stamos

Mrs. Paula Andres

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

M/M Frank Wilkes

M/M David Kassab

Marilyn Myers, Christina Morris, Tom Morris

M/M Konstantinos Voutsinas

Igor Kaps

Matthew Quinn & Lorraine Nettles

Mrs. Lula Abbo & Family

Sandy Ham

M/M George Katsias

RUTH ECON

Holy Cross Choir

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Peter E. Zervos

M/M Jim Sitaras

M/M James Heller

Toula Phillips

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

M/M George Katsias

M/M Ed Power

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

M/M Evans Lucas

ANN CHRISTO

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Tom Casoglos

Christine Naife & Kiki Zafiropoulos

M/M John Sinanis

M/M Peter E. Zervos

DAVID MYERS

M/M Patrick Quinn

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

General Information

Services Schedule

Past Bulletins

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Holy Cross 50th Anniversary News

Saints and Feasts

Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia

The Holy Protection of the Theotokos

Romanos the Melodist

The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas

Holy Cross Notices

Ladies Philoptochos News

Altar Boy List

Memorial Donations to Holy Cross