Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24.

Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicos, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Gospel Reading

13th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 21:33-42

The Lord said this parable, "There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his son to them, saying 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.' And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard and killed him. When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons." Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?'"

Saints and Feasts

September 06

The Commemoration of the Miracle Wrought by Archangel Michael in Colossae (Chonae)

The feast today in honour of the Archangel Michael commemorates the great miracle he wrought when he delivered from destruction a church and holy spring named for him. The pagans, moved by malice, sought to destroy the aforesaid church and holy spring by turning the course of two rivers against them. But the Archangel appeared and, by means of the Cross and a great earthquake that shook the entire area, diverted the waters into an underground course. Henceforth, the name of that place changed from Colossae to Chonae, which means "funnels" in Greek.

September 07

Sozon the Martyr

This holy Martyr was a shepherd in Lycaonia. Born a pagan, named Tarasius, he received holy Baptism and was renamed Sozon. Filled with zeal for the truth, he taught his countrymen to desist from the worship of idols. Once he entered the temple of Artemis in Pompeiopolis of Cilicia, cut off the golden hand of the idol, and breaking it in pieces, distributed it among the poor. When he saw that many were being unjustly punished for the theft, of his own accord he gave himself up to Maximian the Governor. He was beaten with rods until his bones were broken. According to some, he suffered martyrdom in 288; according to others, in 304.

September 07

Kassiani the Hymnographer

September 08

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.

September 09

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna

Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.

September 11

Theodora of Alexandria

This saint lived in the fifth century. Out of remorse for the adultery that she committed with another man, she fled from her husband's house, renamed herself Theodore, clothed herself as a man, and pretending to be a eunuch, entered a monastery of men. Her identity as a woman was discovered only after her death.

Holy Cross Notices

Welcome Fr. Alex, Presvytera Silvana, Gabriel and Zoe!

This Sunday, September 6 is Fr. Alex's first service as Parish Priest at Holy Cross. We encourage you to attend in person or live stream the service.

A light coffee hour will take place outside on the Endearment Walk immediately following Services. Everyone is welcome!

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UPCOMING

* Sunday, September 6 - 1 year Memorial Anne Christo

* Tuesday, September 8 - Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos @ 10:00 am

* Wednesday, September 9 - Parish Council Meeting @ 7:30 pm

* Sunday, September 13 - Great Vespers @ 7:00 pm

* Monday, September 14 - Divine Liturgy for the Feast Day @ 10:00 am

Vasiliko and Artoklasia needed for both services. Please contact Church Office if intending to bring either/both. Thank you!

WELCOME BACK! CHURCH IS OPEN!

WE REMAIN IN PHASE TWO REOPENING, UNTIL FURTHER NOTTICE.

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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

It is with sadness I share the news of the passing of Mr. James Bittinger, Sr., father of Andrew and Denise Bittinger. Mr. Bittinger passed away on August 20th, in Green Bay, WI, surrounded by family and a few hours after a surprise 60th Wedding Anniversary "party" thrown by the hospital nursing staff for him and his beloved wife, Joan. Please keep the Bittinger family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May his memory be eternal.

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

office@holycrossgo.org

Ladies Philoptochos News

NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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COFFEE HOUR:

Coffee Hour can be held outdoors, as long as social distancing and protective measures are in place.

September 6: Debbie George, Mary Lucas, Bonnie Sitaras

September 13: TBD

September 20: TBD

September 27: TBD

COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP

Call Bonnie Sitaras or Debbie George

Thank you to all who sign up in offering hospitality/filoxenia!

Altar Boy List

HOLY CROSS ALTAR BOYS 2020-2021

* currently we cannot have anyone under 18 years of age serving in the altar *

Captains: TBD

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TEAM 1 TEAM 2

TBD TBD

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Team 1 Team 2

TBD TBD

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 :

GEORGE BETSAKIS

M/M Evans Lucas

CHARLES CHAPMON

M/M James Heller

SHERYL CONN

M/M James Heller

JAMES BITTINGER SR.

M/M Edward Power

M/M James Heller

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Mrs. Tula Georgeson

M/M George Katsias

Dr./M James Stewart

ALIA DEMOPOULOS

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LUCILLE KOURTAKIS

M/M Demetrius Kourtakis

JOSEPH ARTUSO

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ODY & EVELYN YEZBACK

M/M Evans Lucas & Calli Lucas

PAULINE YEZBACK

M/M Evans Lucas & Calli Lucas

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

Dr/M James Stewart

Margarita Shukla

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M George Katsias

M/M Robert Blake

M/M Thomas Casoglos

Ms. Sophie Paron

St. John the Theologian- Kali Parea

Mr. William A. Michas

St. Philothea Philoptochos of St. John Chapter # 1034

M/M Andrew Bittinger

Mrs. Peggy Theodore

PTO/Mother's Club of St. John the Theologian

Fr. George Parsenios

M/M Chris & Elaine Tikas & Family

M/M Joe Putre

M/M Jerome Maragliano

M/M Larry Goldman

M/M Antony Kontos

Holy Cross Choir

M/M Scott & Angel Linzell

Norm Fletcher & Lindy Link

M/M Edward Power

Ms. Susan Armstrong

M/M John Vlahakis

Andon Family

M/M Demetrios Bayiokos

M/M Peter Zervos

M/M Steve Galiotos

M/M George Fekaris

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M/M Anthony Barr

M/M Kent Alcott

Ms. Frances Spanos

M/M Michael Rand

M/M George Staphos

Mr. Benjamin Jankowski

M/M Eric Nelson

Mr. Thomas Stathopoulos

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Mrs. Tula Georgeson

CALIOPE MADIAS MUZITHRAS

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M George Liadis

Mr. Costas Koutouras

M/M Adam Angelas

MIKE RAMBUS

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M Lou Chalogianis

M/M Thomas Casoglos

Mrs. Peggy Theodore

Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Zervos

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zervos

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Power

M/M Scott & Angel Linzell

M/M Anthony Barr

M/M Douglas Garber

Ms. Margarita Shukla

M/M James Heller

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Mrs. Tula Georgeson

MARIA KOUTOURAS

Mr. Costas Koutouras

EVGENIA ROZOS

M/M George Liadis

NICHOLAS AND MARGE LAZAROU

Dr/M James Stewart & Family

M/M Andrew Bittinger & Family

FR. JOHN MOUTAFIS

M/M Steve Fekaris

Ms. Kassiane Power

M/M Edward Power

M/M Peter Zervos

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

MARGE LAZAROU

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 Chris Liakonis

Meadowlake Farms No One Property Owners

M/M William Hiotaky

Mrs. Peggy Theodore

M/M Peter Angelas

Maria Heide & Family

Nina Papas

Bill Papas & Family

M/M Douglas Garber

GUS SPANOS

M/M Tad Krear

M/M Marty Gehan

Mrs. Lula Abbo & Family

Dr/M Angelo M. Zervos

Mrs. Harriet Hountalas

Mr. George Koutouras

ANGIE PERESKY

M/M Marty Gehan

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Saints and Feasts

The Commemoration of the Miracle Wrought by Archangel Michael in Colossae (Chonae)

Sozon the Martyr

Kassiani the Hymnographer

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna

Theodora of Alexandria

Holy Cross Notices

Prayer Requests

Ladies Philoptochos News

Altar Boy List

Memorial Donations to Holy Cross

Events, Announcements and Flyers

Announcement of New Priest

Reopening our Churches

Nationwide Approach to Staged Reopening of Churches