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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2023-12-03
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Holy Cross Church

General Information

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

  • 25225 Middlebelt Rd.

  • Farmington Hills, MI 48336


Contact Information






Services Schedule

holycrossgo.org/calendar

DIVINE LITURGY

Sundays 10am

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday, 10am - 3pm


Past Bulletins


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.


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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.
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Saints and Feasts

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Karpos the Hieromartyr


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December 03

Holy Martyrs Agapius and Seleucius


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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

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.

SHOP AT ACE HARDWARE? 5% minus tax = (!)

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church or #214538. 5% line discount off everyday pricing in the store Ace Rewards as well as 6% Tax Exempt will come off automatically. 2% Ace Rewards

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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Prayer Requests

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

    • Metropolitan Nicholas

    • 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!

 

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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 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

 

 

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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 : 

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

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