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 Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Gospel Reading

Sunday after Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

Wisdom of the Fathers

And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must suffer this," but how? "If any man will come after me."

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century

"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.' For to good things do I call you, not to things evil, or burdensome; not to punishment and vengeance, that I should have to compel.

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

You who were lifted on the cross voluntarily, O Christ our God, bestow Your tender compassions upon Your new community to which You gave Your name. Cause our faithful emperors to be glad in Your power, granting them the victories against their adversaries. And for an ally, Lord, may they have You, peace as their armor, the trophy invincible.

Saints and Feasts

September 19

Trophimus, Sabbatius, & Dorymedon the Martyrs

In 278, during the reign of Probus, Saints Trophimus and Sabbatius came to Antioch, and seeing the city celebrating the festival of Apollo at Daphne lamented the blindness of the people, and presented themselves as Christians to Atticus the Governor. Saint Trophimus was stripped of his clothing, and was stretched out and beaten until the earth was red with his blood. Then he was hung up, scraped on his sides, and imprisoned in torments. Saint Sabbatius was tortured so savagely that he gave up his spirit in his sufferings. Trophimus was sent to Synnada, wearing iron shoes fitted with sharp iron nails within; he was further tormented without mercy, then cast into prison. Dorymedon, a counsellor, and a pagan, came to the prison and cared for Trophimus. When a certain feast came, Dorymedon was asked why he did not sacrifice to the idols; he proclaimed himself a Christian, for which he was imprisoned, pierced with heated spits, frightfully punished, and finally beheaded with Saint Trophimus.

September 21

Jonah the Prophet

The Prophet Jonah, the son of Amathi, of the town of Geth-hopher (IV Kings 14:25), was of the tribe of Zabulon; he prophesied during the years 838-810 before Christ. God commanded him to go to Nineveh, the great city of the Assyrians, and to proclaim that its destruction was nigh at hand because of the sins of its people. But he, as a Prophet who knew the great compassion of God, feared that at his preaching the Ninevites would repent; that God, accepting their repentance in His love for man, would not fulfill Jonah' threats; and that he would be branded a false prophet. So he disobeyed the divine command, and boarded a ship and departed elsewhere. Yet, the sudden and fearful sea-storm and the revelation of Jonah' disbedience caused the sailors to cast him into the sea. A great sea-monster appeared straightway by divine providence, and swallowed him up. For three days and nights he was found in its belly and he prayed, saying the words, "I cried aloud in my affliction unto the Lord my God..." (Jonah 2:3, the Sixth ode of the Holy Psalter). The sea-monster then vomited him up on dry land and he again heard God's command. Wherefore, he went and preached, saying, "In three days, Nineveh shall be destroyed." The people became terrified and all repented. The great, the small, babes at the breast, and even the irrational beasts themselves fasted, and thus, having found mercy from God, they were spared His wrath. Jonah' book of prophecy is divided into four chapters, and is placed fifth in order among the twelve minor Prophets. His three-day sojourn in the sea-monster's belly is an image of our Saviour's three-day burial and His life-bringing Resurrection (Matt. 12:39-40). His name means "dove."

September 23

The Conception of St. John the Baptist

This came to pass fifteen months before the birth of Christ, after the vision of the Angel that Zacharias, the father of the Forerunner, saw in the Temple while he executed the priest's office in the order of his course during the feast of the Tabernacles, as tradition bears witness. In this vision, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Zacharias and said to him, "Thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John" (Luke 1:13). Knowing that Elizabeth was barren, and that both he and she were elderly, Zacharias did not believe what the Angel told him, although he had before him the example of Abraham and Sarah, of Hannah, mother of the Prophet Samuel, and of other barren women in Israel who gave birth by the power of God. Hence, he was condemned by the Archangel to remain speechless until the fulfilment of these words in their season, which also came to pass (Luke 1:7-24).

Announcements

MDSC 70TH ANNIVERSARY

Date change - see flyer attached.

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TODAY

Sunday, September 19 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am

- Coffee Hour hosted by Pelly Dallas

- Church School & GOYA Catechesis

- GOYA Kickoff @ 1:00 pm at Maybury Park

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UPCOMING

Monday, September 20 - Bible Study @ 7:00 pm (Genesis 29-30)

Wednesday, September 22 - Philoptochos Meeting @ 6:30 pm

Thursday - Saturday September 23, 24, 25 - Metropolis of Detroit Clergy Laity

Sunday, September 26 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am

- Coffee Hour TBD

- Church School & Catechesis

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GREECE FIRES

See flyer attached.

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ICONS IN THE ALTAR

If you brought icons to be blessed in the altar, please retrieve them soon.

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HOUSE BLESSINGS

Please contact the Church Office to schedule your annual house blessing with Fr. Alex.

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PROSPHORA

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WORSHIP

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LIVESTREAM SERVICES

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STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE

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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. Donations are optional.

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Prayer Requests

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

Peter E. Zervos
Niki Brogger
Dr. Nicholas Varveris
George Anthony Angelas
Tina Johnson
Irene Zervos
Maria Heller
Tula Georgeson
Tasi Kanellopoulos
Rena Protopsaltis
Jack Gougoutas
Marilyn Georgeson
George Benardos
Gina Weiler
Terrie Stefanakis
Evelyn Morris
Dr. Pan Pesaros
Faye Prekeges
Dr. Maureen Kelly
Dr. Rick Wilson
Dina Rand
Casiana

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

Ladies Philoptochos News

NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING

Wednesday, September 22 @ 6:30 pm

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2021 STEWARDSHIP

New and returning members are encouraged to complete the stewardship form. New members and new ideas are always welcome, so please consider joining and attending a meeting. Please click here.

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FLOWERS

If you are interested in donating flowers to decorate an icon for a feast day, please contact Debbie George or the Church Office.

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COFFEE HOUR

If you are interested in hosting Coffee Hour, please contact Denise Liberty or the Church Office.

Sunday, September 19 - Pelly Dallas

Sunday, September 26 - TBD

Sunday, October 3 - TBD

Sunday, October 10 - Presv. Olga Hountalas

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).

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TEAM A	TEAM B

SCHEDULE 2021-2022 TBD

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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 :

MARY PETERSON

M/M Steve Fekaris

WILLIAM POWER

M/M Peter Morris

GEORGIA MORRIS

M/M Peter Morris

HARRIET HOUNTALAS

M/M John George

M/M James Heller

M/M Dan Dallas

M/M Evans Lucas

Margarita Shukla

Elaine Ioanou

M/M Bill Williams

M/M Tim Keros

M/M Edward Power

M/M Todd Barnaby

M/M Andrew Bittinger

M/M Peter Angelas

M/M Christopher Tikka & Family

M/M George Katsias

M/M Scott Linzell

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Anthony Barr

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Mrs. Patty Spanos

M/M Doug Garber

ANDREW PSERES

M/M Albert Scaglione

PETER ARTEMAS

Margarita Shukla

Mrs. Patty Spanos

Fr. John Artemas

PRESV. NIKIE ARTEMAS

Fr. John Artemas

JANET STEWART

Dr. James Stewart Jr.

M/M Andrew Bittinger & Family

M/M James Heller

M/M Edward Power

Margarita Shukla

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M John George

M/M George Katsias

James Sitaras

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M/M Tad Krear

M/M Peter Angelas

M/M Tim Keros

M/M Todd Barnaby

M/M Scott Linzell

M/M Anthony Barr

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

Mrs. Patty Spanos

M/M Adam Angelas

M/M Doug Garber

M/M Peter Morris

GEORGE BLETSAS

M/M George Katsias

Elaine Ioanou

M/M Anthony Barr

JEANETTE MURRISH

M/M James Heller

KAREN LEE STANKEVICH

M/M James Heller

GEORGE VICHOS

M/M Albert Scaglione

NIKI MASOURAS

M/M Dan Dallas

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Helen Hiotaky

M/M William Hiotaky

ATHENA HIOTAKY

Helen Hiotaky

M/M William Hiotaky

GEORGE PARON

Helen Hiotaky

M/M William Hiotaky

STEVE & GUINN HIOTAKY

Helen Hiotaky

M/M William Hiotaky

EILEEN LUDWIG

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

ANGELO GAGGOS

M/M Richard Fuher

M/M Gus Stavropoulos

Mr. Harry Gaggos

M/M George Mortis

M/M Tom Casoglos

M/M Evans Lucas

M/M George Fotias

Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco

Joanna Floros

M/M George Gaggos

M/M Ted Papakonstantinou

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Martin Gehan

M/M Anthony Barr

M/M Sam Porco

M/M Peter Zervos

M/M Costandinos Tsagaratos

M/M Michael Blough

M/M Jameg Gaggos

M/M Paul Mihos

ESTHER STASSINOPOULOS

M/M George Katsias

M/M Tom Casoglos

M/M Steve Fekaris

M/M Van Kyriakopoulos

M/M Peter Zervos

Margarita Shukla

Holy Cross Philoptochos

M/M Robert Zafaran

M/M Tim Keros

M/M Scott Linzell

M/M James Heller

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

Events, Announcements and Flyers

MDSC 70th Anniversary

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2021 Greece Fires

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General Information

Contact Information

Services Schedule

Past Bulletins

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Epistle Reading

Gospel Reading

Wisdom of the Fathers

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Saints and Feasts

Trophimus, Sabbatius, & Dorymedon the Martyrs

Jonah the Prophet

The Conception of St. John the Baptist

Announcements

Prayer Requests

Ladies Philoptochos News

Altar Boys

Memorial Donations to Holy Cross

Events, Announcements and Flyers

MDSC 70th Anniversary

2021 Greece Fires