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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2020-11-15
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Announcements
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

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

Bonnie Sitaras
​Office Administrator

bonnie@holycrossgo.org

Services Schedule

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DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAYS 10 A.M.

OFFICE HOURS 10 A.M.- 3 P.M.  MONDAY-TUESDAY & THURSDAY - FRIDAY  (CLOSED WEDNESDAY)

BONNIE SITARAS: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

 

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10.

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 10:25-37

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith is still alive.
St. Ambrose of Milan
Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

But you cannot be a neighbour unless you have compassion on him; for no one can be called a neighbour unless he have healed, not killed, another. But if you wish to be called a neighbour, Christ says to you: "Go and do likewise."
St. Ambrose of Milan
Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Gouria, Shamuna, and Habib in the Plagal First Mode

Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties, scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou alone art good and the Friend of man.

Apolytikion for the Church in the First 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 Fourth Mode

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
November 15

Nativity Fast Begins

The Nativity Fast is one of four main fast periods throughout the ecclesiastical year. Beginning on November 15 and concluding on December 24, the Nativity Fast gives individuals the opportunity to prepare for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior in the Flesh on December 25. By abstaining from certain food and drink, particularly from meat, fish, dairy products, olive oil, and wine, as well as focusing more deeply on prayer and almsgiving, we can find that the primary aim of fasting is to make us conscious of our dependence upon God.

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November 16

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist

This Apostle, who was also called Levi, was the son of Alphaeus and had Galilee as his homeland. A publican before being called by Christ, he became one of the Twelve Apostles, and an Evangelist. While still in Palestine, he wrote his Gospel first in Hebrew, being also the first of all to write the Gospel. When he is depicted in icons, there is portrayed next to him the likeness of a man, one of the symbolic living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel (1.10), which, as Saint Irenaeus writes, is a symbol of our Saviour's Incarnation.

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November 21

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

According to the tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was brought to the Temple at three years of age, where she was consecrated to God and spent her days until she was fourteen or fifteen years old; and then, as a mature maiden, by the common counsel of the priests (since her parents had reposed some three years before), she was betrothed to Joseph.

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Announcements

TODAY

• Sunday, November 15 - Nativity Fast Begins

GOYA meeting @12:00 pm following Catechesis

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UPCOMING

• Friday, November 20 - Paraklesis @7:00 PM

• Saturday, November 21 - Divine Liturgy for the Entrance of Theotokos in to the Temple @10:00 AM

• Sunday, November 22 - IOCC Sunday

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CHURCH IS OPEN! PLEASE JOIN US IN WORSHIP!

https://www.holycrossgo.org/covid-19.html

*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:

www.holycrossgo.org/webcam 

  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 the church or donate online by clicking on the "GIVE" button on our  website. 

 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. You can send in your donation by mail (please write vigil candle in the memo line) or donate online by clicking on the "GIVE" button or our website.

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Links to online giving, e-Bulletin, Facebook, Metropolis
Facebook: HolyCrossGreekOrthodoxChurch
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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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Prayer Requests

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

Dr. Pan Pesaros

Faye Prekeges

Fr. George Livanos

Christina Burke

Presv. Silvana & unborn child

Dr. Maureen Kelly

George Stefanakis

Dr. Rick Wilsom

Dina Rand

 

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

office@holycrossgo.org

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Ladies Philoptochos News

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NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING: 
TBD
 
 
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• THIRTY-ONE FUNDRAISER - SEE FLYER ATTACHED
 
• OUTREACH PROJECT WITH THE PARK WEST FOUNDATION
   - SEE FLYER ATTACHED
 
FLOWERS: 
 
If you are interested in donating flowers to decorate the icons for a Paraklesis Service, a Feast Day, or Christmas, please contact Debbie George or the Church Office. 
 
COFFEE HOUR:
 
We are currently able to host Coffee Hour, outdoors on the Endearment Walk, as long as social distancing and protective measures are in place. Please contact Debbie George or Bonnie Sitaras in the Church Office to sign up and for more details.
  
November 15: Pauline Yiannakis
November 22: TBD
November 29: Elaine Moundros
  
Thank you to all who sign up in offering hospitality/filoxenia!
 

 

 

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Altar Boy List

HOLY CROSS ALTAR BOYS 2020-2021    

Captains:                     

Ioannis Yiannakis            Dimitri Sitaras

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TEAM A                          TEAM B

Ioannis Yiannakis           Dimitri Sitaras

Stavros Fekaris              Alex Matthews

Mateo Pesaros               Dino Thanos

Panos Stilianos              Niko Thanos 

Christos Stilianos           Benjamin Barnaby   

                                   Nicholas Barnaby                    

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TEAM A                          TEAM B

OCT. 18                          OCT. 25

NOV. 1, 15, 29                NOV. 8, 22

DEC. 13, 27                    DEC. 6, 20

JAN. 10, 24                     JAN. 3, 17, 31

FEB. 7, 21                      FEB. 14, 28

MAR. 7, 21                     MAR. 14, 28

APR. 4, 18,                    APR. 11, 25

MAY 2, 16, 30                 MAY 9, 23

JUNE 13, 27                   JUNE 6, 20

 

On Holy Days, if you come on Time you can serve, robes will be first-come, first-served.

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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 arrive 10 minutes early!

DO NOT come into the Holy Altar late!

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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 :

TULA KRONAS

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

PHILIP ARMSTRONG

M/M Peter Zervos

M/M Ed Power

KASIANI GIKAS

Elaine Ioanou

M/M Peter Morris

VIOLA SAINATO

M/M James Heller

MANUEL CORTESSIS

M/M Steve Fekaris

THOMAS AND NINA ECONOMY

M/M Stephen Economy

JOHN AND IRENE KARAPHILLIS

M/M Stephen Economy

FR. JOHN MOUTAFIS

M/M Tim Keros

GEORGE CULLEY

M/M Doug Garber

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M George Katsias

M/M Scott Linzell

M/M Bill Williams

M/M Tom Casoglos

Mrs. Patty Spanos

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

Kathleen A. Bauer

M/M John Zannis

Mr. Mike Kaczmarek

M/M Brian Robinson

M/M George Fekaris

M/M Jim Heller & Family 

M/M George Vlahakis

Ms. Susan Armstrong

M/M Peter Zervos

M/M Edward Power

M/M George Stefanakis

M/M Marty Gehan

M/M Anthony Barr

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Mrs. Tula Georgeson

M/M Andrew Bittinger

M/M Tim Keros

Mrs. Elaine Ioanou

M/M Neeraj Shah

MIKE RAMBUS

M/M Peter Morris

STRATIS MADIAS

M/M Edward Power

M/M Peter Zervos

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M George Liadis

 Nicholas Liadis

Emilie Liadis

Mrs. Patty Spanos

M/M Adam Angelas

Madias Brothers, Inc

Maria Madias & Thomas Barkulis

M/M Nick Madias

JIM AND MARY C. MADIAS

M/M George Liadis

Nicholas Liadis

Emilie Liadis

Maria Madias & Thomas Barkulis

M/M Nick Madias

GEORGE BETSAKIS

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M Stephen Economy

M/M Albert Scaglione

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

M/M Anthony Barr

Mrs. Patty Spanos

M/M Andrew Bittinger

PRESVYTERA NIKIE ARTEMAS

 M/M Albert Scaglione

M/M Tim Keros

GUS SPANOS 

M/M David Gordon

M/M Peter Morris

 

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

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Events, Announcements and Flyers

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