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DIVINE LITURGY
Sundays 10 am
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10 am - 3 pm
(Closed Wednesday)
Sixth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:36-53
At that time, Jesus, having risen from the dead, stood in the midst of his disciples and said to them, "Peace to you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them.
Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled. Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."
Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and they returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.
Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14.
Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:1-8
At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
According to tradition, Anna, the ancestor of God, lived for sixty-nine years, and her spouse Joachim, for eighty; according to one account, Saint Joachim died two years before Saint Anna. The Theotokos had been orphaned of both her parents already when she was eleven years of age, when she was living in the Temple (see Sept. 8 and Nov. 21). Saint Anna is invoked for conceiving children, and for help in difficult childbirth.
Saint Paraskeve, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskeve), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" (compare Matt. 27:62, Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54, and John 19:31, where 'Friday' is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth" (Jer. 10:11). Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments.
This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus (see July 26) and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physician's vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this man's soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs.
METROPOLIS OF DETROIT SUMMER CAMP 2022
Fr. Alex will be at Camp from July 24-30. Please call the Church Office for emergencies. Register now.
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UKRAINE RELIEF FUND
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TODAY
Sunday, July 24 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am
- Memorial (19 years) Ron Fields
- Liturgy Explained (Scripture Readings and Sermon)
- Coffee Hour hosted by George & Irene Katsias
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UPCOMING
Monday, July 25 - NO Bible Study (continue reading Numbers 26-35)
Sunday, July 31 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am
- Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday
tray will be passed, please make checks payable to Holy Cross
- Liturgy Explained (Cherubic Hymn and Great Entrance)
- Coffee Hour TBD
Monday, August 1 - Dormition Fast Begins
- Paraklesis @ 6:00 pm
- Bible Study @ 7:00 pm
Friday, August 5 - Paraklesis @ 6:00 pm
Saturday, August 6 - Divine Liturgy for the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ @ 10:00 am
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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
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!
NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING
Tuesday, August 16 @ 6:30 pm
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 24 - George & Irene Katsias
Sunday, July 31 - TBD
Sunday, August 7 - Sophia Quinn
Sunday, August 14 - Lisa Sturm
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 |
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OUR THANKS
To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary
contributions to the Holy Cross Church in memory of :
GEORGE BLETSAS
Elaine Ioanou
M/M George Katsias
ALEXANDER TZOURAS
Elaine Ioanou
M/M George Katsias
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 Martin 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
M/M Timothy Keros
M/M Paul Pesaros & family
Peggy Theodore
Patty Morris-Weaver
Elaine Ioanou
M/M Doug Garber
KATHERINE CULLEY
Katie Stivers
Greg & Mikayla Kepreos
Bianka Daly
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL
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