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DIVINE LITURGY
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(Closed Wednesday)
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
The Reading is from Luke 1:39-49, 56
In those days, Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord."
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name." And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home.
Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Luke 1: 46-48.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Verse: For he has regarded the humility of his servant.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:1-7.
BRETHREN, the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain stood a tent called the Holy of Holies, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, which contained a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. These preparations having thus been made, the priests go continually into the outer tent, performing their ritual duties; but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people.
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
The Reading is from Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28
At that time, Jesus entered a village; and a woman called Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve you alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her." As he said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts that you sucked!" But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"
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.
Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. According to the ancient usage, Saints Catherine and Mercurius were celebrated on the 24th of this month, whereas the holy Hieromartyrs Clement of Rome and Peter of Alexandria were celebrated on the 25th. The dates of the feasts of these Saints were interchanged at the request of the Church and Monastery of Mount Sinai, so that the festival of Saint Catherine, their patron, might be celebrated more festively together with the Apodosis of the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos. The Slavic Churches, however, commemorate these Saints on their original dates.
St. Stylianos was from Paphlagonia living in the latter 6th century and early 7th century. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ with his whole heart and lived in strict asceticism. When he fell asleep in the Lord, his face shone like the sun and an angel appeared to take his soul to Glory. His prayers have worked many miracles, both during his earthly life and since. He is of special help to children who are ill and to childless couples. He is known as a protector of orphans.
OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
November 25-26
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PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 9th - see flyer attached
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
December 12th - after services
Please submit names for nominations to Parish Council to the Church Office before the General Assembly date.
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PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
December 19th - after services
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ORATORICAL FESTIVAL
Parish Festival Date: March 5th, 2022 - see flyer attached
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TODAY
Sunday, November 21 - Entrance of the Theotokos in to the Temple
- Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am
- Artoklasia
- IOCC Sunday (tray to be passed)
Please make checks payable to Holy Cross
- Coffee Hour hosted by Pauline Yiannakis
- Church School & Catechesis
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UPCOMING
Monday, November 22 - Bible Study @ 7:00 pm (Exodus 4-6)
Sunday, November 28 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am
- Coffee Hour hosted by Julie Hiotaky
- Church School & Catechesis
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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
Interested in sponsoring prosphora? Please contact Church Office.
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WORSHIP
THE CHURCH IS OPEN. Please join us in prayer.
Please use this link to view the Divine Liturgy book.
Please download the Daily Readings App Lite (free download) for the daily Gospel & Epistle readings.
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LIVESTREAM SERVICES
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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. Visit the Stewardship webpage to fill out your annual pledge card and/or to pay your stewardship.
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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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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
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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
Please continue to pray for the health and healing of the following friends:
If you would like to add your name or a loved one's to the prayer list, please email the office. Thank you!
PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Thursday, December 9 @ 6:30 pm - see flyer attached
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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 to purchase Christmas poinsettias and wreaths to decorate the church, please check out donation box on pangari or 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, November 21 - Pauline Yiannakis
Sunday, November 28 - Julie Hiotaky
Sunday, December 5 - Evangeli Stilianos
Sunday, December 12 - Helene Garber
Early Childhood Center Director
Love of children, exceptional interpersonal skills with staff and families, quality leadership and organizational skills necessary. Applicants must possess the educational requirements and experience that meet State guidelines. Prior employment as an Early Childhood Director is required. Background in Education, Early Childhood Endorsement and advanced degree and/or Administrative Endorsement preferred. All applicants will need verifiable credentials, references and clear criminal history. The Early Childhood Program is a Church based non-denominational facility servicing the local community. We are licensed for 87 students ages 3 months to 4 years. Our current enrollment is approximately 45 students. We currently use the High-Scope curriculum. We employ 13 staff members. Salary commensurate with the applicant's experience, education and qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please send resume and cover letter to Bonnie@FarmingtonNurserySchool.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Preschool Teachers and Preschool Teacher Aides
Teachers: Qualifications required are Child Development Associate credentials (CDA), Associates in Early Childhood or ZA endorsement, 2 years’ experience at minimum and 2 letters of reference.
Teacher Aides: Qualifications required 2 years’ experience at minimum and 2 letters of reference.
We seek energetic, playful, loving, engaging nursery school teachers and nursery school assistants needed. Hours are flexible. Competitive pay. Room for growth. All applicants will need verifiable credentials, references and clear criminal history. The Farmington Hills Nursery School is a Church based non-denominational day care servicing the local community. We are licensed for 87 children ages 3 months to 4 years. We employ 13 staff members. If you are someone who loves being with children, can work well with others and wants to be apart of our family, please send resume and cover letter to Bonnie@FarmingtonNurserySchool.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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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LIST OF ALTAR BOYS
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TEAM A |
TEAM B |
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Dimitri Sitaras (Cpt) |
Ioannis Yiannakis (Cpt) |
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Stavros Fekaris |
Christo Stilianos |
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Alex Matthews |
Dino Thanos |
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Mateo Pesaros |
Nikolas Thanos |
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SCHEDULE 2021-2022
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TEAM A |
TEAM B |
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2021 |
2021 |
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SEP 26 |
SEP 19 |
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OCT 10, 24 |
OCT 3, 17, 31 |
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NOV 7, 21 |
NOV 14, 28 |
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DEC 5, 19 |
DEC 12, 26 |
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2022 |
2022 |
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JAN 2, 16, 30 |
JAN 9, 23 |
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FEB 13, 27 |
FEB 6, 20 |
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MAR 13, 27 |
MAR 6, 20 |
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APR 10, 24 |
APR 3, 17 |
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MAY 8, 22 |
MAY 1, 15, 29 |
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JUN 5, 19 |
JUN 12 |
OUR THANKS
To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary
contributions to the Holy Cross Church in memory of :
THOMAS THEODOROU
Elaine Ioanou
KATHERINE LAGOS
M/M George Katsias
Hountalas Family
IRENE PROTOPSALTIS
M/M James Heller & Family
M/M George Katsias
Mrs. Peter E. Zervos
M/M Peter Angelas
M/M Tim Keros
Mrs. Patty Spanos
JIM HUBBEL
M/M Dan Dallas
KEN BRILLINGER
M/M Steve Fekaris
DEAN GULIS
Elizabeth Gulis
JIM & MARY MADIAS
M/M George N. & Callie Liadis
DEMETRA "TULA" KRONAS
M/M Michael Rand
M/M George Katsias
Elaine Ioanou
M/M Tom Casoglos
PETER E. ZERVOS
Irene Zervos
M/M John Liadis
M/M John Matheos
Ellen Woznicki
George Matheos
Anna Carroll
M/M Gus Stavropoulos
M/M James Heller & Family
M/M James Makricostas
M/M Mike Liadis
Denise Liberty
Susan Armstrong
M/M Daniel Chien
M/M John Sinanis
M/M Mike Sturm
Gryebet Family
Margarita Shukla
James Sitaras
Kaliope Christo
M/M George Fekaris
Kanella Katsikas
M/M Scott Linzell
M/M Dan Dallas
M/M George Katsias
Elaine Ioanou
M/M Evans Lucas
Peggy Theodore
M/M Spiro Morris
M/M Peter Morris
Drs. Andrew & Gina Leamon
M/M Steve Fekaris
Hountalas Family
M/M Bill Breeze
M/M John George
Joseph Evangelista
M/M Adam Angelas
Jane Mitchell
M/M Gus Mackris
Mary Alice Dooley
John Skouberdis
Maritsa Loizos
M/M Mike Blough
Multi Drywall LLC
M/M Scott Bates
Tony Cavaliere
George, Christa & Anastasia Reis
M/M John Kontos
Dr/Mrs Angelo Zervos & Family
Sophie Paron
M/M Andy Moundros
M/M George & Kay Liadis
Patricia Krygier
M/M Nicholas Madias
M/M Edward Power
Jammie Pelton
Ray Lofgren
M/M George M. Zervos
M/M Lawrence Reed
M/M Todd Barnaby
M/M George Malis
M/M Lou Chalogianis
Maritsa Flaherty
M/M James Kukunas
M/M Anthony Barr
Gary D’Allessandro
M/M George L. Liadis
M/M Brian Pencak
M/M Dennis Patoczak
M/M John Zannis
Pete Moundros & Martha Enzmann
M/M Tom Thomas
Lula Abbo
Mary Sitaras
M/M Andrew Bittinger
Judy Majoros
Dr/M Pan Pesaros
M/M Tom Casoglos
M/M Stelios Sinanis
Orthodox Youth Athletic Association
M/M Bill Williams
Gregory Demopoulos
M/M Doug Garber
M/M Cosmos Charnas
M/M Bill Madias
Dr/M Marcus Zervos
Rose Pencak
Mary Kargilis
M/M Stephen Economy
M/M Albert Scaglione
M/M George N. & Callie Liadis
M/M Francis Tatu
M/M Peter Angelas
M/M Tim Keros
Katherine Zervos & Family
M/M John Fekaris
M/M Tad Krear
M/M Neeraj Shah
M/M Kenneth MacLaren
M/M Jerry Beale
Mrs. Eileen Power
M/M Limperis Zervos
M/M Van Kyriakopoulos
Mrs. Maria Faskianos
Mrs. Patty Spanos
Anastasia Spanos
ALEXANDER KARGILIS
M/M Tom Casoglos
M/M Scott Linzell
M/M Andrew Bittinger
M/M Doug Garber
M/M Cosmos Charnas
Gregory Demopoulos
George Polymeneas
Maritsa Loizos
M/M John Liadis
M/M Edward Power
M/M John George
M/M Michael Sturm
M/M Steve Fekaris
Margarita Shukla
Pat Snider
Andy Paulson
M/M George Gaggos
M/M Tony Manolias
Elaine Ioanou
Dolores Rajala
M/M George Katsias
Shirley Magder
Tula Georgeson
Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco
Dana Kouris
Denise Liberty
M/M Evans Lucas
Peggy Theodore
M/ Adam Angelas
M/M Mike Blough
James Sitaras
M/M Stelios Sinanis
Fran Kouris
M/M Gus Mackris
M/M Limperis Zervos
Dian Schuler
Gloria Trothen
Sophie Paron
Dr/Mrs.Theodore Pantos
Anita Kargilis
Caroline Kargilis
M/M Anthony Barr
Patti Poppe
Jennifer Curry & Family
Mrs. Peter E. Zervos
M/M Bill Bowers
M/M Peter Angelas
M/M Bill Franca
M/M Van Kyriakopoulos
Pat Bassett
Mrs. Patty Spanos
PETER ARTEMAS
M/M Anthony Barr
VIRGINIA MADIAS
Kaliope Christo
MENAS GEORGESON
Tula Georgeson
Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco
MARY PETERSON
M/M Steve Fekaris
M/M Basile Catsikopoulos & Family
M/M Peter Zervos
Margarita Shukla
M/M Mike Blough
MADELINE VINTZEL
M/M James Vintzel
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
Dr/M Marcus Zervos
Mrs. Patty Spanos
M/M Doug Garber
M/M Patrick Quinn
George Matheos
M/M Albert Scaglione
M/M Neeraj Shah
M/M Peter Zervos
James Sitaras
Maritsa Loizos
M/M Martin Gehan
M/M John Liadis
Tula Georgeson
Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco
M/M Mike Blough
M/M Limperis Zervos
Dr/Mrs Angelo Zervos & Family
Anastasia Spanos
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
M/M Evans Lucas
M/M Bill Williams
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
M/M Neeraj Shah
M/M Peter Zervos
M/M Martin Gehan
Tula Georgeson
Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco
M/M Mike Blough
Dr/Mrs Angelo Zervos & Family
M/M Limperis Zervos
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL
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2022 Oratorical Festival - Parish Level
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