August 14
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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2022-08-14
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Announcements
Prayer Requests
Ladies Philoptochos News
Altar Boys
Memorial Donations to Holy Cross
Events, Announcements and Flyers
Holy Cross Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (248) 477-1677
- Email:
- office@holycrossgo.org
- Web:
- www.holycrossgo.org
- Street Address:
- 25225 Middlebelt Rd.
- Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Contact Information
Services Schedule
DIVINE LITURGY
Sundays 10 am
OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10 am - 3 pm
(Closed Wednesday)
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2022-08-07
- Publish Date:
- 2022-07-31
- Publish Date:
- 2022-07-24
- Publish Date:
- 2022-07-17
- Publish Date:
- 2022-07-10
- Publish Date:
- 2022-07-03
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Matins Gospel Reading
Ninth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:19-31
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe." Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and My God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, you may have life in His name.
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17.
Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.
Gospel Reading
9th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:22-34
At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear."
And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
Wisdom of the Fathers
Christ did not command the winds to cease at that time, but Himself stretched forth His hand and took hold of Peter, because here faith was required of him. When we do not do our part, divine (grace) slows and stands still.. . . it was not the wind that did Peter harm; his lack of faith sank him. Where faith is fruitfu, firm and strong, none of the evils that may befall us can do us any harm.
The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century
And then we shall hear Him calling out and saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. This truth is supported by an understanding that the bad and terrible things of the present time are passing; they come and they go; therefore, fear not what is transient and evanescent. It is I, (He says,) meaning, I am ever-existent; as God I am He Who is. Do not betray your faith and your love for Me for the sake of the temporal things of the present.
The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode
You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You.
Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Dormition in the Fourth Mode
Come forward, O ye people, and receive the glad tidings, clapping your hands together. Gather together today anxiously and joyfully, and shout ye all in joy for the Theotokos is about to rise in glory from the earth to the heavens. Let us ever glorify her with praises for she is the Theotokos.
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 universe, rejoicing mystically in thy glorious memorial, O Theotokos, doth go before crying and shouting with joy, Hail, O Virgin, pride of Christians!
Saints and Feasts
August 14
Forefeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
Announcements
ST. PHOTIOS NATIONAL SHRINE 2022 ESSAY CONTEST
Click here for details.
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UKRAINE RELIEF FUND
Click here to help.
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TODAY
Sunday, August 14 - Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am
- Liturgy Explained: Consecration and Lord's Prayer
- Coffee Hour hosted by Lisa Sturm
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UPCOMING
Monday, August 15 - Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos
- Divine Liturgy @ 10:00 am
- Bible Study @ 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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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
Prayer Requests
Please continue to pray for the health and healing of the following friends
- Jeff Rogers
- Stephanie Conrad
- Preston Dimitries
- Maria George
- Beth Tudehope Moore
- Fr. John Stavropoulos
- Baby George
- Ted Andris
- Zoe Jaimee
- Kalliope Christo
- Mary Christo Alexiades
- Heather
- Irene Katsias
- Mr. Adam Angelas
- Elise Gorman
- Paraskevi Theodorou
- Niki Brogger
- Dr. Nicholas Varveris
- Irene Zervos
- Tula Georgeson
- Marilyn Georgeson
- George Benardos
- Gina Weiler
- Terrie Stefanakis
- Evelyn Morris
- Dr. Pan Pesaros
- Faye Prekeges
- Dr. Maureen Kelly
- Dr. Rick Wilson
- Dina Rand
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
Tuesday, August 16 @ 6:30 pm
SPINACH PIE ASSEMBLY
Monday, August 22 @ 3:00 pm
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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, August 7 - Demopoulos & Somero families
Sunday, August 14 - Lisa Sturm
Sunday, August 21 - Denise Liberty
Sunday, August 28 - TBD
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).
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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Memorial Donations to Holy Cross
OUR THANKS
To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary
contributions to the Holy Cross Church in memory of :
MARIKA GAGAS
M/M James Heller
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 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
M/M Timothy Keros
M/M Paul Pesaros & family
Peggy Theodore
Patty Morris-Weaver
Elaine Ioanou
KATHERINE CULLEY
Katie Stivers
Greg & Mikayla Kepreos
Bianka Daly
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MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL
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Ukraine Relief Fund
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