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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2020-07-26
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Holy Cross Notices
Prayer Requests
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

Contact Information

Fr. Alex Radulescu
Parish Priest

(248) 306-9162

Bonnie Sitaras
​Office Coordinator

holycross1969@gmail.com

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

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying, and the napkin, which had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 67.35,26.
God is wonderful among his saints.
Verse: Bless God in the congregations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5.

Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

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Saints and Feasts

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July 26

Paraskeve the Righteous Martyr of Rome

Saint Paraskeve, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskeve), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" (compare Matt. 27:62, Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54, and John 19:31, where 'Friday' is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth" (Jer. 10:11). Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments.

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July 27

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer

This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus (see July 26) and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physician's vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this man's soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs.

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July 28

Irene the Righteous of Chrysovalantou

Saint Irene, who was from Cappadocia, flourished in the ninth century. Because of her great beauty and virtue, she was brought to Constantinople as a prospective bride for the young Emperor Michael (842-867); however, as Saint Joannicius the Great foretold, it was God's will that she assume the monastic habit instead. She shone forth in great ascetical labours, and suffered many attacks from the demons; while yet a novice, she attained to the practice of Saint Arsenius the Great, of praying the whole night long with arms stretched out towards Heaven (see May 8). God showed forth great signs and wonders in her, and she became the Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. She was granted the gift of clairvoyance and knew the thoughts of all that came to her. She appeared in a vision to the king and rebuked him for unjustly imprisoning a nobleman who had been falsely accused. Through a sailor from Patmos to whom he had appeared, Saint John the Evangelist sent her fragrant and wondrous apples from Paradise. She reposed at the age of 103, still retaining the youthful beauty of her countenance. After her repose, marvelous healings beyond number have been wrought by her to the present day.

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Holy Cross Notices

Our love and condolences to Fr. John on the passing of Presvytera Nikie. Please continue to keep Fr. John and the Artemas family in your prayers during this difficult time. Memory Eternal +

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UPCOMING 

Thursday, August 6 @ 10:00 AM - Divine Liturgy - Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior

Saturday, August 15 @ 10:00 AM - Divine Liturgy -  Dormition of our Theotokos

 

WELCOME BACK! CHURCH IS OPEN!

PHASE TWO REOPENING: JULY 5

*PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTER WITH GUIDELINES FROM THE METROPOLIS OF DETROIT

*LITURGY BOOKS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE PEWS. PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO VIEW THE DIVINE LITURGY BOOK 

  https://www.goarch.org/-/the-divine-liturgy-of-saint-john-chrysostom

 *PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE DAILY READING LITE  AP (free download) FOR THE GOSPEL & EPISTLE 

 

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 PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO LIVESTREAM SERVICES:

Holy Cross Livestream

 

  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: Please continue to support our Chuch during this difficult time via your Stewardship pledge and donations. Please mail your checks directly to

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

 VIGIL CANDLES: If you would like us to light a vigil candle for you, please call the Church Office 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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Prayer Requests

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

Fr. George Livanos

Christina Burke

Dr. Maureen Kelly

George Stefanakis

Dr. Rick Wilsom

Dina Rand

Mary Poniros

 

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Caliope Madias Muzithras who passed away July 19 in New Jersey. Memory Eternal +

 

 

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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Ladies Philoptochos News

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NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING: 
TBD
 
 
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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 :

 

PRESVYTERA NIKIE ARTEMAS

M/M John George

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M Jim Sitaras

Holy Cross Philoptochos

M/M William Hiotaky

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

M/M James Heller & Family

Hountalas Family

M/M William Williams

M/M Andy Moundros

M/M George Malis

MIKE RAMBUS

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M Lou Chalogianis

NICHOLAS AND MARGE LAZAROU

Dr/M James Stewart & Family

M/M Andrew Bittinger & Family

HOMER AND HELEN VARVERIS

M/M James Heller & Family

JAMES AND BETTY HELLER

M/M James Heller & Family

 ANTHONY AND MARIA CASCAVALOS

M/M James Heller & Family

NICHOLAS AND VASILIA VARVERIS

M/M James Heller & Family

ARNOT AND RUTH HELLER

M/M James Heller & Family

 ALBERT AND MARGARET GATZKE

M/M James Heller & Family

 FR. JOHN MOUTAFIS

M/M Steve Fekaris

Ms. Kassiane Power

M/M Edward Power

M/M Peter Zervos

MARGE LAZAROU

M/M Andrew Bittinger

Dr/M James Stewart Jr.

Mr. Paul Stewart

Mr. Mark Stewart

M/M George Katsias

M/M James Heller

M/M James Sitaras

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Edward Power

M/M Stefan Korcek

M/M Gary Abbo

M/M Bob Emerine

 M/M John George

 M/M Evans Lucas

M/M Tim Keros

M/M Edward Toth

Dr/M Thomas Alexander

M/M Peter Zervos

M/M Thomas Dabareiner

M/M Thomas Casoglos

Ms. Margarita Shukla

M/M Neeraj Shah

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Mrs. Tula Georgeson

M/M Van Kyriakopoulos

M/M Michael Blough

Mrs. Helen Cargas

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Bittinger

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Bittinger, Jr. 

M/M Lanny Nuechterlein

M/M Adam Angelas

Ms. Geraldine G. Hansen

M/M Scott & Angel Linzell

Holy Cross Choir

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

Ms. Virginia Becker

M/M Anthony Barr

Ms. Anastasia Spanos

M/M Tad Krear

Dr. & Mrs. Harry Mighion

Holy Cross Philoptochos

M/M Gus Kavalaris

Mr. Jim Kavalaris

M/M Demetri Preonas

M/M Marty Gehan

M/M Chris Liakonis

Meadowlake Farms No One Property Owners

Holy Cross Philoptochos

GUS SPANOS 

M/M Evans 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

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

M/M Steve Fekaris

Ms. Danielle M.  Petras

M/M Anthony Barr

M/M George Stefanakis

Dr/M James Stewart Jr.

M/M Andrew Bittinger

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Mrs. Tula Georgeson

Helen Dimitriou Carlson

M/M George Liadis

M/M Van Kyriakopoulos

Ms. Calli Lucas

M/M Michael Sturm

M/M Francis Tatu

Mrs. Helen Hountras

M/M Nicholas Madias

Eugenia Mellis

M/M Paul Yee

Mr. Karl Zimmermann

Joshua Lefkowitz

Mary Poniros

Bill and Despina Catsikopoulos

Ms. Susan Armstrong

M/M Timothy Somero

Mrs. Peggy Theodore

M/M Peter Rupas

M/M Gus Zervos

Dr/M Thomas Alexander

M/M Limperis Zervos

M/M Tim Keros

M/M Adam Angelas

M/M Tom Casoglos

Ms. Margarita Shukla

M/M Douglas Garber

M/M Mark Chmielewski

M/M Albert Scaglione

Mr. Angelo Gaggos

M/M John Liadis

Mr. Stephen Stamatiou

M/M Ted Andris

Ms. Catherine Pikulas

Ms. Maritsa Loizos

M/M James Heller

Diane Morris & Family

M/M Peter Angelas

M/M Andry Moundros

M/M Lanny Nuechterlein

M/M Stephen Economy

M/M George Malis

Ms. Sophie Paron

Dr/M Arthur Vrettas

Ms. Mary Sitaras

M/M Stylianos Sinanis

West Hills Middle School

M/M Neeraj Shah

M/M Stephen Liadis

M/M Paul Pesaros

M/M Michael Blough

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

M/M Dean Tselepis

M/M John Kotsogiannis

Fr. Simeon & Pres. Aza Catau

M/M Tad Krear

M/M Marty Gehan

Mrs. Lula Abbo & Family

Dr/M Angelo M. Zervos

 RON FIELDS

 M/M George Katsias

MARY ANTON

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Mrs. Tula Georgeson

TASIA DEMOPOULOS

M/M Patrick Quinn

ALIA DEMOPOULOS

M/M Patrick Quinn

M/M Van Kyriakopoulos

 

 

 

 DR. JOHN AND ELIZABETH LUCAS

Family of Dr. John and Elizbeth Lucas

 GEORGIA MORRIS

M/M George Katsias

 

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MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

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