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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2024-04-28
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Schedule
Flyers
Prayer Requests
Philoptochos
Altar Boys
Memorial Donations
Give
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Holy Cross Church

General Information

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

  • 25225 Middlebelt Rd.

  • Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Contact Information

Fr. Alex Radulescu
Parish Priest

fralex@holycrossgo.org | (248) 306-9162

Michelle Thomas
Office Administrator

michelle@holycrossgo.org | (248) 477-1677

Services Schedule

holycrossgo.org/calendar

DIVINE LITURGY

Sundays 10am

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday, 10am - 3pm

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Palm Sunday
The Reading is from Matthew 21:1-11; 15-17

At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If any one says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them,' and he will send them immediately." This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,

"Tell the daughter of Zion,
Behold, your king is coming to you,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey."

The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their garments on them, and he sat thereon. Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, "Who is this?" And the crowds said, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee." But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" they were indignant; and they said to him, "Do you hear what they are saying?" And Jesus said to them, "Yes; have you never read,

'Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings,
you have brought perfect praise'?"

And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany and lodged there.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Mode. Psalm 117.26,1.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9.

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.

Gospel Reading

Palm Sunday
The Reading is from John 12:1-18

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazaros was one of those at table with him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, "Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of my burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me."

When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazaros, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazaros also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.

The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" And Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it; as it is written, "Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!" His disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of him and had been done to him. The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazaros out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

But observe the wisdom of the Evangelist, how he is not ashamed to parade their former ignorance. That it was written they knew, that it was written of Him they knew not. For it would have offended them if He being a King were about to suffer such things, and be so betrayed.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century

Besides, they could not at once have taken in the knowledge of the Kingdom of which He spake; for another Evangelist saith, that they thought the words were spoken of a kingdom of this world. (Matt. xx. 21.)
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 66 on John 12, 2. B#58, p.245., 4th Century

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the 1st Mode

O Christ our God, before Your Passion, You raised Lazarus from the dead to confirm the common Resurrection for all. Therefore, we carry the symbols of victory as did the youths, and we cry out to You, the victor over death, "Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. "

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the 4th Mode

O Christ, Our God, we have been Buried with You through Baptism, and by Your Resurrection made worthy of Life immortal. Praising You, we cry out, "Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord."

Seasonal Kontakion in the 6th Mode

In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam."
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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
April 28

John the Martyr of Romania

Palmsunday
April 28

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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Schedule

Calendar updates: holycrossgo.org/calendar

Schedule

 

TODAY

Palm Sunday, April 28

  • 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
  • 11:30 am | Palm Sunday Luncheon hosted by Philoptochos
  • 07:00 pm | Bridegroom Service (1/3)

 

HOLY WEEK

Holy Monday, April 29

  • 10:00 am | Dyeing Eggs
  • 7:00 pm   | Bridegroom Service (2/3)

Holy Tuesday, April 30

  • 7:00 pm | Bridegroom Service (3/3)

Holy Wednesday, May 1

  • 6:00 pm | Holy Unction

Holy Thursday, May 2

  • 10:00 am | Liturgy of the Mystical Supper
  • 7:00 pm   |Holy Passion (12 Gospels)

Holy Friday, May 3

  • 10:00 am | Royal Hours
  • 11:00 am | Decorating Koumvouklio
  • 3:00 pm   | Apokathelosis
  • 7:00 pm   | Lamentations

Holy Saturday, May 4

  • 10:00 am | Liturgy of St. Basil
  • 11:00 pm | The Canon

Holy Pascha, May 5

  • 12:00 am | Resurrection (Saturday at Midnight)
  • 11:30 am | Agape Service

 

 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

www.holycrossgo.org/webcam

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:
www.krogercommunityrewards.com
Holy Cross' ID # 83567

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Flyers

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Prayer Requests

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

    • Metropolitan Nicholas

    • Metropolitan Isaiah

    • Fr. John Koen

    • Fr. Demetri Tonias
    • Fr. John Stavropoulos
    • Psa. Gabriela Pantea
    • 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
    • Brian Heikkuri
    • Bill Hiotaky
    • Julie Hiotaky
    • Elena Howard
    • Zoe Jaimee
    • Irene Katsias
    • Maureen Kelly
    • Niki Klimatianos
    • Eva Kocoves
    • Elaine Kourtakis
    • Audrey Kourtakis
    • Tom Lagos
    • Nayiri Misirliyan
    • Beth Tudehope Moore
    • Evelyn Morris
    • Baby Myles
    • Faye Prekeges
    • Dina Rand
    • Terrie Stefanakis
    • Paraskevi Theodorou
    • Michelle Thomas
    • James Varberakis
    • Pete Varvaresos
    • Nicholas Varveris
    • James Varberakis
    • 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!

 

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Philoptochos

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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 2024 Philoptochos Stewardship Form is attached.

 

COFFEE HOUR

  • 4/28 - Palm Sunday Luncheon (Philoptochos)

 

NEXT MEETING 

  • Tuesday, May 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

 

 

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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

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*

2024
JAN 7, 21 JAN 14, 28
FEB 4, 18 FEB 11, 25 
MAR 3, 17, 31 MAR 10, 24
APR 14, 28 A​PR 7, 21
MAY 12, 26 MAY 5*, 19
JUN 9, 23 JUN 2, 16

* all teams can serve

 

 

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Memorial Donations

OUR THANKS

To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary

contributions to Holy Cross Church in memory of : 

 

 

DANE ANGUS

M/M James Heller

 

MARION GINOPOLIS

James Heos

M/M George Liadis 

M/M Edward Power

Anastasia Spanos

M/M Evans Lucas 

M/M Peter Angelas 

Angela Cosma

M/M Heller

Elaine Ioanou

Steve Economy

       Drs. Pamela Georgeson and Mark Decco

 

DEMETRIUS KOURTAKIS

Elaine Kourtakis

Diane Morris

 

 GEORGE L. LIADIS

Susan Armstrong

M/M James Heller

M/M Edward Power

The Kukunas Family

The Makricostas Family

M/M George Liadis

M/M Andrew Bittinger 

M/M Gus Zervos

M/M Tom Casoglos

Elaine Ioanou

James Portman

M/M Doug Garber 

M/M Steve Fekaris

Anna Zervos

M/M George Katsias

Patty Spanos

George Matheos

M/M Todd Barnaby

Anastasia Spanos

Bonnie Sitaras

Maria Faskianos

M/M Van Kyriakopoulos

Dr./M Marcus Zervos

Margarita Shukla

M/M Anthony Barr 

M/M Benny Zervos

      Drs. Pamela Georgeson and Mark Decco

 

EVANGELINE LINDER

M/M George Katsias

Bonnie Sitaras

 

THOMAS & GEORGIA MORRIS

M/M Peter Morris

 

DR. PANAYOTIS PESAROS

M/M Andrew Bittinger 

M/M Albert Scaglione

M/M Tom Casoglos

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Gonzales

M/M James Heller

Julie Hiotaky

Elaine Ioanou

M/M George Katsias

Denise Liberty

M/M Evans Lucas

The Voutsinas Family

Dr./M Marcus Zervos

M/M Todd Barnaby

M/M Michael Blough 

Hountalas Family

M/M Edward Power

Anastasia Spanos

Aspacia Spanos

Bonnie Sitaras

M/M McDonald

The Theodore Family

M/M Dr. Angelo Zervos

M/M Peter Angelas

M/M Lou Chalogianis 

M/M Bill Williams 

M/M Doug Garber

The Holy Cross Philoptochos

Margarita Shukla

M/M Van Kyriakopoulos

Penny Gehan

M/M Anthony Barr  

Mary Zervos

Diana Voutsinas

M/M Benny Zervos

                                                                  Drs. Pamela Georgeson and Mark Decco 

 

VENA THANOS

M/M George Katsias

M/M Morris

Bonnie Sitaras

M/M George Katsias

M/M Evans Lucas

 

DAVID F. YEZBACK

M/M Anthony Barr

M/M James Bournias

M/M Casoglos

M/M George

M/M James Heller

M/M Edward Power

Aspacia Spanos

M/M Van Kyriakopoulos

Hountalas Family

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M Morris

Bonnie Sitaras

Basil Stavropoulos

 M/M George Katsias

 

 

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 * Donations received after January 1st *

 MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

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Give

 General Donations

www.holycrossgo.org/give

 

Iconography

www.holycrossgo.org/iconography

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