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DIVINE LITURGY
Sundays 10 am
OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10 am - 3 pm
(Closed Wednesday)
Third Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:9-20
When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.
After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.
Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table; and he upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. And he said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."
So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it. Amen.
Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 5:1-10.
Brethren, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Why, one will hardly die for a righteous man -- though perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die. But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we are now justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
3rd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 6:22-33
The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well."
The Martyr Hyacinth, who was from Caesarea of Cappadocia, was the chamberlain of the Emperor Trajan. On being constrained by the Emperor to partake of the sacrifices offered to idols and not wishing to do so, he was shut up in prison without food, where he gave up his spirit to God in the year 108.
Saint Anatolius was a priest from Alexandria, who had been ordained deacon and perhaps also priest by Saint Cyril, Archbishop of Alexandria. In 449, at the Robber Council of Ephesus, Saint Cyril's infamous successor, the violent Dioscorus, unlawfully deposed Flavian, the Patriarch of Constantinople and opponent of the Monophysite Eutyches; Flavian, from the beatings which he received, died soon after. Dioscorus, thinking that the priest Anatolius would support him, consecrated him Patriarch of Constantinople in Saint Flavian's stead. After he had been consecrated by Dioscorus-who at that time had not yet been deposed-Anatolius united with the Orthodox; before the Council of Chalcedon in 451, he held a council of the Bishops in Constantinople, at which the Orthodox "Tome" of Pope Leo (see Feb. 18), which Dioscorus had not allowed to be read at the Robber Council, was read and approved; and at the Council of Chalcedon in 451, he condemned Nestorius, Eutyches, and, for his unlawful actions, Dioscorus. Saint Anatolius reposed in the year 458. Some ascribe to this Anatolius the hymns of Vespers and the Praises in the Octoechos that are labeled Anatolian Stichera; but others (which may be more correct), to another with the same name, who was from the Monastery of Studium, and a disciple of Saint Theodore the Studite, whose epistle to this Anatolius is still extant.
Saint Kyriake was the daughter of Christian parents, Dorotheus and Eusebia. She was given her name because she was born on Sunday, the day of the Lord (in Greek, Kyriake). She contested in Nicomedia during the reign of Diocletian, in the year 300. After many bitter torments she was condemned to suffer beheading, but being granted time to pray first, she made her prayer and gave up her holy soul in peace.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
The Church Office will be closed Monday, July 4th.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
Jordan & Shirin Blough who were married on June 25th. Sponsor: Aris Zervos.
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THANK YOU TO
all who participated in our annual VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL
Erica Foster, Elaine Ioanou, Irene and George Katsias, Ana Barr, parents and students.
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METROPOLIS OF DETROIT SUMMER CAMP 2022
Register now.
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UKRAINE RELIEF FUND
Click here to help.
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TODAY
Sunday, July 3 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am
- Liturgy Explained: Doxology & Litany
- Coffee hour hosted by George & Irene Katsias
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UPCOMING
Sunday, July 3 - Thursday, July 7 - Clergy Laity Congress in NYC
Monday, July 4 - Office Closed
Friday, July 8 - Paraklesis @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 10 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am
- Memorials: Dina Gikas (40 days), George Bletsas (1 year) and Alexander Tzouras (23 years)
- Liturgy Explained
- Coffee hour hosted by Pesaros family and Angel Lizell
Monday, July 11 - Bible Study (Read Numbers 11-22) @ 7:00 pm
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FLOWERS
If you are interested in donating to purchase flowers or decorate an icon for a feast day, please contact Debbie George or the Church Office.
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PROSPHORA
Interested in sponsoring prosphora? Please contact Church Office.
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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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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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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
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Ioanna Goulas, daughter of Panagiotis & Vasiliki Goulas, graduated from South Lyon East High School. Ioanna is the recipient of the 2 time gold academic metal, 4 year Honor roll, 4 year Principal’s list award. She is the Senior Class Vice President, a member of the National Honor’s Society, and played high school varsity tennis. Ioanna will be attending Michigan State University in the fall.
Alexander Matthews, son of Denise Liberty and Bill Matthews, graduated from Detroit Country Day with magna cum laude academic honors and a Conservatory Distinction in Theater. He is the recipient of two faculty voted awards. Alex worked on 14 theatrical shows in high school and achieved the position of stage manager in his junior and senior years. Alex proudly served as his school's mascot for the last three years and was the Blue and Gold Scholar Athlete in Cheerleading. He was an active member of the yearbook staff and was the photos editor his senior year. Alex will be attending the Honors College at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo to study stage management this fall.
Dimitrios Sitaras, son of Jim and Bonnie Sitaras, graduated from Walled Lake Western High School summa cum laude. He is the recipient of the Bernie and Diane Stafford Memorial Scholarship. Dimitri is a member of the National Honor Society. He is a 4-year member of the drum line in the high school marching band and section leader his senior year. He was also a member of Walled Lake Percussion and the men’s high school golf team. Dimitri received the rank of Eagle Scout this spring. Dimitri will be attending the University of Michigan – Dearborn to study Business.
Briana Sturm, daughter of Mike and Lisa Sturm, graduated from Lake Fenton High School. Briana will be attending Grand Valley State University. She will be double majoring in Legal Studies and Criminal Justice.
COLLEGE GRADUATES
Milton Alexander, son of John and Vassoula Alexander, graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Business Degree in Marketing. Milton is currently working in Sales & Promoting.
Christina Hiotaky, daughter of Julie and the late William Hiotaky, graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a BS in Architectural Engineering. Christina was a 4 year swimmer & Captain her senior year. She is currently working at Clark Dietz in Chicago as a mechanical/architectural engineer.
Thomas Power, son of Ed & Maria Power, graduated summa cum laude from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science. He is a member of Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society. Thomas is employed as an Engineer focusing on test of fluid power and electromechanical systems at Husco International Inc. in Waukesha, WI.
POST GRADUATE GRADUATES
Lauren Bittinger, daughter of Andrew & Denise Bittinger, graduated from the Stern School of Business at New York University. She earned her Master of Accounting and is currently pursuing her CPA certification. She will begin work at PwC in its audit practice in Chicago this fall.
Dr. Andrew Leamon received his Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. He is currently a doctor in the ER at Henry Ford Hospital - West Bloomfield.
Dr. Georgina Leamon, daughter of Peter & Evelyn Morris, received her Master of Health Service Administration from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. She is currently a doctor of Internal Medicine Geriatrics at Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak.
Spiridon Morris, son of Peter & Evelyn Morris, received his Master of Divinity with distinction from Hellenic College Holy Cross.
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!
NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING
2022 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. Click here for the stewardship form.
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COFFEE HOUR
Sunday, July 3 - George & Irene Katsias
Sunday, July 10 - Angel Linzell & Pesaros family
Sunday, July 17 - Sophia Barr
Sunday, July 24 - George & Irene Katsias
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).
SUMMER SCHEDULE IS OPEN.
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LIST OF ALTAR BOYS
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Dimitri Sitaras (Cpt) |
Ioannis Yiannakis (Cpt) |
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Stavros Fekaris |
Louis Foster |
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Alex Matthews |
Christo Stilianos |
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Stephen Mihos |
Dino Thanos |
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Mateo Pesaros |
Nikolas Thanos |
SCHEDULE 2022-2023
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OUR THANKS
To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary
contributions to the Holy Cross Church in memory of :
RON FIELDS
M/M George Katsias
MARITSA MADIAS MAGANAS
M/M Steve Fekaris
PETER E. ZERVOS
M/M/ Tino Boudouris
MICHAEL ZERVOS
M/M/ Tino Boudouris
KATHERINE ANGELAS FOTOS
M/M Adam Angelas
CONSTANDINA GIKAS
M/M Evans Lucas
Mrs. Anna Zervos
M/M Tom Casoglos
M/M Steve Fekaris
M/M James Heller
Margarita Shukla
M/M Michael Blough
M/M Lou Chalogianis
M/M Edward Power
M/M Peter Morris
M/M Albert Scaglione
M/M Marin Gehan
M/M George Katsias
Hountalas Family
M/M Andrew Bittinger
M/M Neeraj Shah
M/M Peter Angelas
M/M/ Tino Boudouris
M/M Dan Dallas
CHRIS DEMOU
Theodora & Eugenia Kanellos
Gerry & Dora Fermani
Tom & Lori Warden
BEATRICE SIMON
Mrs. Anna Zervos
NICHOLAS G. MADIAS
M/M Steve Fekaris
Mrs. Anna Zervos
GEORGIA MORRIS
M/M George Katsias
KATHERINE CULLEY
Holy Cross Philoptochos
M/M Tom Casoglos
Dr/Mrs. Marcus Zervos
M/M Michael Blough
M/M John George
M/M Evans Lucas
M/M James Heller
M/M Steve Fekaris
M/M Limperis Zervos
M/M Tim Keros
M/M George Katsias
M/M Edward Power
Mrs. Anna Zervos
Margarita Shukla
M/M John Liadis
Holy Cross Choir
Paolo & Nina Vitale
M/M Todd Barnaby
M/M Stylianos Sinanis
M/M Bill Williams
M/M Andrew Bittinger
Sofia Vlahakis
Davis-Eberts-Garber Families
M/M Anthony Barr
Hountalas Family
Paraskevi Theodorou
M/M Van Kyriakopoulos
M/M Peter Angelas
Scotch Special Ed Team
Drs. Pamela Georgeson & Mark Decco
Elaine Ioanou
M/M Peter Morris
M/M Marin Gehan
M/M Neeraj Shah
RUTH DOW
Mary Kargilis
MUNIM KAJY
M/M John Liadis
GUS SPANOS
The Hountalas Family
Dr/Mrs. Marcus Zervos
CELIA GONZALES
The Heller Family
MATTHEW MORRIS
Diane Morris
THOMAS & GEORGIA MORRIS
M/M Peter Morris
ANGERO SPETHOGIANIS
M/M Adam Angelas
LULA PAPPAS
M/M Steve Fekaris
HELEN VARVERIS
M/M Doug Garber
KRISTIN SEAMAN
M/M James Heller
KYRIAKI (KOULLA) IOANOU
Elaine Ioanou
M/M George Katsias
Dr/M Marcus Zervos
M/M Doug Garber
Mrs. Anna Zervos
Michael & Evdokia Philippou
M/M David West
M/M Anthony Barr
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL
Clergy Laity Congress
Ukraine Relief Fund