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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2020-05-31
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Holy Cross Notices
Prayer Requests
Seniors 2020
Ladies Philoptochos News
Altar Boy List
Memorial Donations to Holy Cross
Events, Announcements and Flyers
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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

Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14

At that time, being raised from the dead, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.

When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, 28-36.

IN THOSE DAYS, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesos, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. And from Miletos he sent to Ephesos and called to him the elders of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: "Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, 'it is more blessed to give than to receive.' " And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

Gospel Reading

Fathers of the 1st Council
The Reading is from John 17:1-13

At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work which you gave me to do; and now, Father, you glorify me in your own presence with the glory which I had with you before the world was made.

"I have manifested your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world; yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you; for I have given them the words which you gave me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you did send me. I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are mine; all mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves."

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Saints and Feasts

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May 31

Fathers of the 1st Council

The heresiarch Arius was a Libyan by race and a protopresbyter of the Church of Alexandria. In 315, he began to blaspheme against the Son and Word of God, saying that He is not true God, consubstantial with the Father, but is rather a work and creation, alien to the essence and glory of the Father, and that there was a time when He was not. This frightful blasphemy shook the faithful of Alexandria. Alexander, his Archbishop, after trying in vain to correct him through admonitions, cut him off from communion and finally in a local council deposed him in the year 321. Yet neither did the blasphemer wish to be corrected, nor did he cease sowing the deadly tares of his heretical teachings; but writing to the bishops of other cities, Arius and his followers requested that his doctrine be examined, and if it were unsound, that the correct teaching be declared to him. By this means, his heresy became universally known and won many supporters, so that the whole Church was soon in an uproar.

Therefore, moved by divine zeal, the first Christian Sovereign, Saint Constantine the Great, the equal to the Apostles, summoned the renowned First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, a city of Bithynia. It was there that the shepherds and teachers of the Church of Christ gathered from all regions in the year 325. All of them, with one mouth and one voice, declared that the Son and Word of God is one in essence with the Father, true God of true God, and they composed the holy Symbol of Faith up to the seventh article (since the remainder, beginning with "And in the Holy Spirit," was completed by the Second Ecumenical Council). Thus they anathematized the impious Arius of evil belief and those of like mind with him, and cut them off as rotten members from the whole body of the faithful.

Therefore, recognizing the divine Fathers as heralds of the Faith after the divine Apostles, the Church of Christ has appointed this present Sunday for their annual commemoration, in thanksgiving and unto the glory of God, unto their praise and honour, and unto the strengthening of the true Faith.

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June 01

Justin the Philosopher and Martyr and his Companions

This Saint, who was from Neapolis of Palestine, was a follower of Plato the philosopher. Born in 103, he came to the Faith of Christ when he was already a mature man, seeking to find God through philosophy and human reasoning. A venerable elder appeared to him and spoke to him about the Prophets who had taught of God not through their own wisdom, but by revelation; and he led him to knowledge of Christ, Who is the fulfillment of what the Prophets taught. Saint Justin soon became a fervent follower of Christ, and an illustrious apologist of the Evangelical teachings. To the end of his life, while preaching Christ in all parts, he never put off his philosopher's garb. In Rome, he gave the Emperor Antoninus Pius (reigned 138-161) an apology wherein he proved the innocence and holiness of the Christian Faith, persuading him to relieve the persecution of Christians. Through the machinations of Crescens, a Cynic philosopher who envied him, Saint Justin was beheaded in Rome in 167 under Antoninus' successor, Marcus Aurelius (reigned 161-180). Besides his defense of Christianity (First and Second Apologies), Saint Justin wrote against paganism (Discourse to the Greeks, Hortatory Address to the Greeks), and refuted Jewish objections against Christ (Dialogue with Trypho).

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June 02

Nicephorus the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople

Saint Nicephorus was born in Constantinople about the year 758, of pious parents; his father Theodore endured exile and tribulation for the holy icons during the reign of Constantine Copronymus (741-775). Nicephorus served in the imperial palace as a secretary. Later, he took up the monastic life, and struggled in asceticism not far from the imperial city; he also founded monasteries on the eastern shore of the Bosphorus, among them one dedicated to the Great Martyr Theodore.

After the repose of the holy Patriarch Tarasius, he was ordained Patriarch, on April 12, 806, and in this high office led the Orthodox resistance to the Iconoclasts' war on piety, which was stirred up by Leo the Armenian. Because Nicephorus championed the veneration of the icons, Leo drove Nicephorus from his throne on March 13, 815, exiling him from one place to another, and lastly to the Monastery of Saint Theodore which Nicephorus himself had founded. It was here that, after glorifying God for nine years as Patriarch, and then for thirteen years as an exile, tormented and afflicted, he gave up his blameless soul in 828 at about the age of seventy. See also March 8.

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June 04

Mary & Martha, the sisters of Lazarus

The Holy Myrrh-bearers Mary and Martha, together with their brother Lazarus, were especially devoted to our Savior, as we see from the accounts given in the tenth chapter of Saint Luke, and in the eleventh and twelfth chapters of Saint John. They reposed in Cyprus, where their brother became the first Bishop of Kition after his resurrection from the dead. See also the accounts on Lazarus Saturday and the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women.

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Holy Cross Notices

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ATTENTION:  

 FOR THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF OUR PARISHIONERS AND COMMUNITY,

THERE WILL BE NO IN PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES. 

SERVICES WILL BE LIVESTREAMED.

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK

Divine Liturgy - Sunday, May 31, 2020

 

PHASE 1 REOPENING: JUNE 21

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTER AND GUIDELINES

FROM THE METROPOLIS OF DETROIT

 

 You can also click on the link below to be redirected to the Archdiocese site listing all live internet broadcasts of church services, including our sister churches in the Metropolis of Detroit. 

 https://www.goarch.org/live-broadcast  

 

STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE:  Although our doors are closed, keep in mind our Church bills still need to be paid. Please continue to support our Chuch during this difficult time via your Stewardship pledge and donations. Mail is picked up regularly and deposits are being made. Please mail your checks directly to

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 25225 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills MI 48336  

 CHURCH OFFICE: The church office is closed until further notice. However, Bonnie has 24/7 access to our office email at holycross1969@gmail.com and can access our answering machine remotely and can notify Father when needed.  The church office phone number is 248-477-1677 ext. 3. 

VIGIL CANDLES: If you would like us to light a vigil candle for you, please call the Church Office and leave a message or email holycross1969@gmail.com with your name(s) and we will make sure to light a vigil candle for you and say a prayer. You can send in your donation by mail (please write vigil candle in the memo line). 

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UPCOMING: 

MEMORIALS: MAY 31, 2020

GUS SPANOS- 40 DAYS

SATURDAY OF SOULS: JUNE 6, 2020

DIVINE LITURGY @10:00 AM LIVESTREAM

FOLLOWED BY MEMORIALS

PENTECOST SUNDAY: JUNE 7, 2020

DIVINE LITURGY @ 10:00 AM LIVESTREAM

 

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Prayer Requests

Please continue to pray for the health and healing of the following friends:

Marge Lazarou

Father Constantine and Presvytera Pauline Pavlakos

Dina Rand

Mary Poniros

Caliope Muzithras

Andy Psilis

*The family and friends of Debbie Kondziolka thank you for your prayers for health and recovery and are happy to share that after 44 days in hospital she is now home and continuing to recover.

If you would like to add your name or a loved one's name to the prayer list, please email the office 

holycross1969@gmail.com

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Seniors 2020

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Congratulations to the Class of 2020! 

 

 

 

High  School Graduates:

 Stephen Alexander Blough, son of Cathy and Michael Blough, is a graduate of Northville High School (NHS) Class of 2020. Stephen graduated Summa Cum Laude and with Honors as a member of the National Honors Society. He was also named an Academic All-State Athlete as a Varsity Lacrosse player his Junior year and was a 4 year drum-line member, playing the 5-drum tenors for two. 

Stephen will attend the University of Michigan College of Engineering in the fall and plans to study Electrical & Computer Engineering. He was also the recipient of a Regents Merit Scholarship in recognition of his academic achievements.
 
 Niki Maria Sitaras, daughter of Jim and Bonnie Sitaras, is a graduate of Walled Lake Western High School Class of 2020. Niki graduated Cum Laude, and is a member of the National Honors Society. Niki is a 4 year Varsity Soccer Player, and a 4 year member of the drum line of the Marching Band playing the 6-drum tenors and leader of the drum line her Junior and Senior year. Niki is the recipient of the Most Outstanding Sophomore Award her sophomore year and the Most Outstanding Percussionist Award her junior year for Marching Band.
 
Niki will attend Grand Valley State University in the fall to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy and Psychology. She will audition for the tenor line for the Laker Marching Band. Niki is the recipient of the Laker Merit Scholarship and the MSPSP (Michigan State Premier Soccer Program) Scholarship.
 
 Angelia Thanos, daughter of Dino and Diane Thanos, is a graduate of South Lyon East High School Class of 2020. Angelia is an Honor Roll student and a 4 year Varsity Poms. 
 
Angelia will attend Michigan State University in the fall to pursue a degree in Business. 
 
 Samuel David Zervos, son of Angelo and Katherine Zervos, is a graduate of Farmington High School Class of 2020. Sam will be graduating with Honors. As a junior, Sam was the recipient of the Brykalski-Coolman Award, given to a junior student athlete for outstanding accomplishments academically and athletically. Sam is a 3 Year Varsity Football Player, Honorable Mention All League his junior and senior years; a 2 Year Varsity Basketball Player and Captain his Senior Year; and DECA State Finalist. 

Sam will attend the University of Michigan College of Engineering in the fall. 

 

College Graduates:

 Eleni P. Heller, daughter of James and Maria Varveris Heller, is a graduate of Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama. Eleni graduated with a BS in Chemistry. Eleni plans to attend the University of Alabama in Birmingham to pursue a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience in the fall. 

 

 

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Ladies Philoptochos News

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NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING: 
TBD
 
 
ANNUAL SALAD LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW CANCELLED!
 
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  COFFEE HOUR:
 
  CANCELLED 
 
COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP
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 - 2020            

Captains:  Sam Zervos, Yianni Giannakis, Alex Matthews

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TEAM 1                          TEAM 2

Nicholas Barnaby             

Benjamin Barnaby     Cristo Stilianos

Mateo Pesaros            Pano Stilianos

Stavros Fekaris           Dino Thanos            

Dimitri Sitaras             Niko Thanos                  

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Team 1                          Team 2

December 1,15,29       December 8, 22

January 12, 26            January 5, 19

February 9, 23             February 2, 16

March 8, 22                 March 1, 15, 29

April 5,  Holy Week 12-19    April 26

May 3, 17, 31               May 10, 24

June 14, 28                 June 7, 21

July - August (Open)

September 13, 27        September 6,20

 

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 :

 

GUS SPANOS 

M/M Evans Lucas & Calli Lucas

M/M James Sitaras & Family

M/M John George

Hountalas Families

M/M George Fekaris & Family

M/M Peter Zervos

M/M Konstantinos Voutsinas

James Huffman & Barbara Clements

M/M Dan Dallas

M/M Edward Power

AHEPA V.I. Chebithes Chapter 391

Mr. Elias Nicholas

Ms. Karen Madias

M/M Patrick Quinn

Mrs. Helen Woznicki

M/M Louis Sinagra

M/M Robert Woznicki

M/M Bill Williams

M/M Bill & Julie Hiotaky

M/M Scott & Angel Linzel

M/M George & Irene Katsias

WILLIAM POWER JR.

M/M John George

M/M James Sitaras

M/M Edward Power

M/M Marty Gehan

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

M/M Peter Morris

M/M James Heller

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Mrs. Tula Georgeson

M/M George Katsias

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M Peter Zervos

M/M Michael Blough

BARBARA SAAD

M/M Evans Lucas & Calli Lucas

JAY GALYON

M/M Evans Lucas

JAMES STEWART SR.

M/M Michael Blough

HARRY SITARAS

M/M Michael Blough

ANGIE PERESKY

M/M Michael Blough

 ALIA DEMOPOULOS

M/M Michael Blough

 

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

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Events, Announcements and Flyers

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