December 03
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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2023-12-03
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Schedule and News
Flyers
Prayer Requests
Philoptochos
Altar Boys
Memorial Donations
Holy Cross Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (248) 477-1677
- Email:
- office@holycrossgo.org
- Web:
- www.holycrossgo.org
- Street Address:
- 25225 Middlebelt Rd.
- Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Contact Information
Services Schedule
DIVINE LITURGY
Sundays 10am
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday, 10am - 3pm
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2023-11-26
- Publish Date:
- 2023-11-19
- Publish Date:
- 2023-11-12
- Publish Date:
- 2023-11-05
- Publish Date:
- 2023-10-29
- Publish Date:
- 2023-10-22
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 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 of the Lord Jesus. 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? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into 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. 1st Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 5:8-19.
Brethren, walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light." Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart.
Gospel Reading
14th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43
At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 1st Mode
The stone had been secured with a seal by the Judeans, * and a guard of soldiers was watching Your immaculate body. * You rose on the third day, O Lord * and Savior, granting life unto the world. * For this reason were the powers of heaven crying out to You, O Life-giver: * Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ; * glory to Your eternal rule; * glory to Your dispensation, only One who loves mankind.
Apolytikion for the Church in the 1st Mode
Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your commonwealth.
Seasonal Kontakion in the 3rd Mode
On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
Schedule and News
Calendar updates: holycrossgo.org/calendar
Schedule
TODAY
Sunday, December 3
- 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
- 11:10 am | Church School & Catechesis
- Coffee Hour - Parish Council
- 12:00 pm | Annual Raffle (Social Hall)
- Parish General Assembly (Social Hall)
THIS WEEK
Monday, December 4
- 07:00 pm | Bible Study (Psalms 67-75)
Wednesday, December 6
- 10:00 am | Feast of St. Nicholas Divine Liturgy
Thursday, December 7
- 06:00 pm | Philoptochos Christmas Dinner (Lobby)
Friday, December 8
- 07:00 pm | Adult Catechism Class 7/8 (Prayer)
UPCOMING
Sunday, December 10
- 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
- 11:10 am | Church School & Catechesis
- Coffee Hour - Jim and Maria Heller
- Elections for the Parish Council
Announcements & Reminders
UKRAINE RELIEF FUND
Click here to help.
FLOWERS
If you are interested in donating to purchase flowers to decorate an icon for a feast day, or to decorate the church for Pascha, please contact Debbie George or the Church Office or look for donation box on the pangari.
PROSPHORA
Interested in sponsoring prosphora? Please contact the Church Office.
ICONS IN THE ALTAR
If you brought icons to be blessed in the altar, please retrieve them after 40 days.
WORSHIP
Please download the Daily Readings App Lite (free download) for the daily Gospel & Epistle readings.
LIVESTREAM SERVICES
STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE
Please continue to support our Chuch via your Stewardship pledge and donations. Please mail your checks directly to the church or donate online by clicking on the "GIVE" button on our website. Visit the Stewardship webpage to fill out your annual pledge card and/or to pay your stewardship.
VIGIL CANDLES
If you would like us to light a vigil candle for you, please call the Church Office or email office@holycrossgo.org with your name(s) and Fr. Alex will light a vigil candle for you and say a prayer.
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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:
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Flyers
Philoptochos Christmas Party
Join us.
Philoptochos Stewardship
2023 Philoptochos Stewardship Form
Ukraine Relief Fund
Ukraine Relief Fund
Prayer Requests
Please continue to pray for the health and healing of the following friends
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Metropolitan Nicholas
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Fr. John Koen
- Fr. Demetri Tonias
- Fr. John Stavropoulos
- Robert James Anderson
- Ted Andris
- Adam Angelas
- Andy Athens
- George Benardos
- Polydora Bourdouvalis
- Anastasia Blough
- Tom Casoglos
- Antonia Comer
- Helene Cuscutis
- Dan Dallas
- Grace Decco
- Maria George
- Baby George
- Marilyn Georgeson
- Elise Gorman
- Bill Hiotaky
- Julie Hiotaky
- Zoe Jaimee
- Irene Katsias
- Maureen Kelly
- Elaine Kourtakis
- Audrey Kourtakis
- George Liadis
- Nayiri Misirliyan
- Beth Tudehope Moore
- Evelyn Morris
- Panagioti Pesaros
- Faye Prekeges
- Niki Protopsaltis
- Dina Rand
- Terrie Stefanakis
- Paraskevi Theodorou
- Michelle Thomas
- Andrea Tisch
- Pete Varvaresos
- Nicholas Varveris
- Dennis Watkins
- Gina Weiler
- Rick Wilson
- Bentley
- Heather
If you would like to add your name or a loved one's to the prayer list, please email the office. Thank you!
Philoptochos
INVITATION TO JOIN HOLY CROSS PHILOPTOCHOS
All women 18 years old and over are encouraged to join our Holy Cross Philoptochos. New and returning members are welcome! The 2023 Philoptochos Stewardship Form is attached.
A Big Thank You to our volunteers who helped decorate for Christmas:
- Harriett Bills
- Debbie George
- Mary Lucas
- Andy Moundros
- Elaine Moundros
- Dina Rand
- Terrie Stefanakis
- Pauline & Yanni Yiannakis
UPCOMING
Thursday, December 7
- 06:00 pm | Philoptochos Christmas Dinner
COFFEE HOUR
- November 26 - Helene Garber
- December 3 - Parish Council
- December 10 - Jim & Maria Heller
- December 17 - Andrea Konsoer & Alice Smith
Altar Boys
NOTICE FOR ALTAR BOYS & PARENTS
Being an Altar Server is a GREAT RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMITMENT to the Lord. Please BE ON TIME (arrive at least 15 minutes prior to any Church Service).
SUMMER SCHEDULE IS OPEN.
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Registration was due September 1. Please register if you have not done so.
Teams |
|
Team A |
Team B |
| Mateo Pesaros (Cpt) | Stavros Fekaris (Cpt) |
| James Drake | Louis Foster |
| Cristo Stilianos | Nikolas Greulich |
| Stelios Stilianos | Stephen Mihos |
| Panagiotis Stilianos | Nikolas Thanos |
Schedule |
|
Team A |
Team B |
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2023 |
|
| SEP 17 | SEP 24 |
| OCT 1, 15, 29 | OCT 8, 22 |
| NOV 12, 26 | NOV 5, 19 |
| DEC 10, 24* | DEC 3, 17, 31* |
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2024 |
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| JAN 7, 21 | JAN 14, 28 |
| FEB 4, 18 | FEB 11, 25 |
| MAR 3, 17, 31 | MAR 10, 24 |
| APR 14, 28 | APR 7, 21 |
| MAY 12, 26 | MAY 5*, 19 |
| JUN 9, 23 | JUN 2, 16 |
* all teams can serve
Memorial Donations
OUR THANKS
To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary
contributions to Holy Cross Church in memory of :
FR. ANGELO ARTEMAS
Holy Cross Philoptochos
Elaine Ioanou
Margarita Shukla
M/M Andrew Bittinger
M/M James Heller
M/M Katsias
JAMES BOURNIAS
M/M Albert Scaglione
GEORGE AND KATHERINE CULLEY
M/M George Katsias
Dr/M Marcus Zervos
Elaine Ioanou
CHRIS AND OURANIA DEMOU
Dr/M Marcus Zervos
Elaine Ioanou
RON FIELDS
M/M Katsias
ANNA C. (FEKARIS) GEANOUS
Bettie Fekaris
TULA GEORGESON
Dr. Mark Decco/Dr. Pamela Georgeson
Gus Carantzas
Dr./M Marcus Zervos
CONSTANDINA GIKAS
Paul Peraros
Elaine Ioanou
Hountalas Family
M/M Katsias
Dr. Panayotis
DINA GIKAS
Ellene Zervos
HELEN HIOTAKY
M/M James Grove
M/M George Katsias
Dr/M Marcus Zervos
Annette Malis
Miriam Keaton
ATHENA HIOTAKY
Julie Hiotaky
TINA HIOTAKY
James Grove
DEMETRIUS KOURTAKIS
Diane Morris
John Lucas
Ellene Zervos
JIM KOURTAKIS
Ellene Zervos
MARIA KOURTOURAS
Bettie Fakaris
NICHOLAS LAZAROU
Elaine Ioanou
M/M Bittinger
MARGE LAZAROU
Elaine Ioanou
M/M Bittinger
LUCIA MACRES
Elaine Ioanou
Ellen Ernst Dowson
Howard Hill
Elizabeth Noel
Sophie Paron
Hohn Warncke
Ted Kotsis
Patrick O'Neil
Julie Hiotaky
ALAN MORRIS
Diane Morris
GEORGIA MORRIS
Irene Katsias
Peter Morris
Evelyn Morris
PETE MOUNDROS
Irene Katsias
ANDREW PAPPAS
Dsa. Cleo
DR. DIMITROIS PROTOSPALTIS
M/M James Heller
MARY SFYRIOU
Dsa. Cleo
GUS SPANOS
M/M Ted Andris
Paul Yee
Hountalas Family
Elaine Ioanou
M/M George Katsias
M/M John Liadis
M/M Paul Pesaros
Dr/M Marcus Zervos
M/M James Heller
ESTER STASSINOPOULOS
Elaine Ioanou
JANET LAZAROU STEWART
Ellene Zervos
M/M Bittinger
Elaine Ioanou
VENA THANOS
Peter Morris
MARK WEAVER
Peter Morris
IRENE ZERVOS
Ellene Zervos
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* donations received after April 16, 2023 *
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL