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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2023-11-19
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Schedule and News
Flyers
Prayer Requests
Philoptochos
Altar Boys
Memorial Donations

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Holy Cross Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (248) 477-1677
  • Street Address:

  • 25225 Middlebelt Rd.

  • Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Contact Information

Fr. Alex Radulescu
Parish Priest

fralex@holycrossgo.org | (248) 306-9162

Michelle Thomas
Office Administrator

michelle@holycrossgo.org | (248) 477-1677

Services Schedule

holycrossgo.org/calendar

DIVINE LITURGY

Sundays 10am

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday, 10am - 3pm

Past Bulletins


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 - 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 anyone, for they were afraid.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 7th Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22.

Brethren, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

I cannot be silent about the story of Hesychius the Horebite. He passed his life in complete negligence, without paying the least attention to his soul. Then he became extremely ill, and for an hour he left his body.
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

And when he came to himself, he begged us all to leave him immediately. And he built up the door of his cell, and he stayed in it for twelve years without ever uttering a word to anyone, and without eating anything but bread and water.
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 7th Mode

By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. * To the robber You opened Paradise. * The lamentation of the myrrhbearing women You transformed, * and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all * that You had risen, O Christ our God, * and granted the world Your great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 4th Mode

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
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Saints and Feasts

November 19

Martyr Heliodorus

November 19

9th Sunday of Luke

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Schedule and News

Calendar updates: holycrossgo.org/calendar

Schedule

 

TODAY

Sunday, November 19

  • 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
  • 11:10 am | GOYA Oath of Office
    • Church School & Catechesis
    • Coffee Hour - Lisa Sturm

 

THIS WEEK

Monday, November 20

  • 07:00 pm | Bible Study (Psalms 47-58)

Tuesday, November 21

  • 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy for the Entrance of Theotokos in the Temple
  • 07:00 pm | Adult Catechism 5/8 Sacraments I (Baptism, Chrismation, Confession)

Thanksgiving (November 23-24)

  • Office Closed

 

UPCOMING

Sunday, November 26

  • 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
  • 11:10 am | Church School & Catechesis
    • Coffee Hour - Denise Liberty

 

 Announcements & Reminders

 

UKRAINE RELIEF FUND

Click here to help.

FLOWERS

If you are interested in donating to purchase flowers to decorate an icon for a feast day, or to decorate the church for Pascha, please contact Debbie George or the Church Office or look for donation box on the pangari.

PROSPHORA

Interested in sponsoring prosphora? Please contact the Church Office.

ICONS IN THE ALTAR

If you brought icons to be blessed in the altar, please retrieve them after 40 days. 

WORSHIP

Please download the Daily Readings App Lite (free download) for the daily Gospel & Epistle readings.

LIVESTREAM SERVICES

www.holycrossgo.org/webcam

STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE

Please continue to support our Chuch 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.

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.

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

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

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Flyers

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Prayer Requests

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

    • Metropolitan Nicholas

    • Fr. John Koen

    • Fr. Demetri Tonias
    • Fr. John Stavropoulos
    • Robert James Anderson
    • Ted Andris
    • Adam Angelas
    • Andy Athens
    • George Benardos
    • Polydora Bourdouvalis
    • Anastasia Blough
    • Tom Casoglos
    • Antonia Comer
    • Helene Cuscutis
    • Dan Dallas
    • Grace Decco
    • Maria George
    • Baby George
    • Marilyn Georgeson
    • Elise Gorman
    • Bill Hiotaky
    • Julie Hiotaky
    • Zoe Jaimee
    • Irene Katsias
    • Maureen Kelly
    • Elaine Kourtakis
    • Audrey Kourtakis
    • George Liadis
    • Nayiri Misirliyan
    • Beth Tudehope Moore
    • Evelyn Morris
    • Panagioti Pesaros
    • Faye Prekeges
    • Niki Protopsaltis
    • Dina Rand
    • Terrie Stefanakis
    • Paraskevi Theodorou
    • Michelle Thomas
    • Andrea Tisch
    • Pete Varvaresos
    • Nicholas Varveris
    • Dennis Watkins
    • Gina Weiler
    • Rick Wilson
    • Bentley
    • Heather

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

 

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Philoptochos

INVITATION TO JOIN HOLY CROSS PHILOPTOCHOS

All women 18 years old and over are encouraged to join our Holy Cross Philoptochos. New and returning members are welcome! The 2023 Philoptochos Stewardship Form is attached.

 

NOVEMBER FUNDRAISERS

Check out the Flyers section of the bulletin for information on our month of October fundraisers.

 

NEXT MEETING

Thursday, December 7

  • 06:00 pm | Philoptochos Christmas Dinner

 

COFFEE HOUR

  • November 19 - Lisa Sturm
  • November 26 - Denise Liberty

 

 

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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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Registration was due September 1. Please register if you have not done so.

Teams

Team A

Team B
Mateo Pesaros (Cpt) Stavros Fekaris (Cpt)
James Drake Louis Foster
Cristo Stilianos Nikolas Greulich
Stelios Stilianos Stephen Mihos
Panagiotis Stilianos Nikolas Thanos

Schedule

Team A

Team B

2023
SEP 17 SEP 24
OCT 1, 15, 29 OCT 8, 22
NOV 12, 26 NOV 5, 19
DEC 10, 24* DEC 3, 17, 31*

2024
JAN 7, 21 JAN 14, 28
FEB 4, 18 FEB 11, 25 
MAR 3, 17, 31 MAR 10, 24
APR 14, 28 A​PR 7, 21
MAY 12, 26 MAY 5*, 19
JUN 9, 23 JUN 2, 16

* all teams can serve

 

 

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Memorial Donations

OUR THANKS

To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary

contributions to Holy Cross Church in memory of : 

FR. ANGELO ARTEMAS

Holy Cross Philoptochos

Elaine Ioanou

Margarita Shukla

M/M Andrew Bittinger

M/M James Heller

M/M Katsias

JAMES BOURNIAS

M/M Albert Scaglione

GEORGE AND KATHERINE CULLEY

M/M George Katsias

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

Elaine Ioanou 

CHRIS AND OURANIA DEMOU

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

Elaine Ioanou 

RON FIELDS

M/M Katsias

ANNA C. (FEKARIS) GEANOUS 

Bettie Fekaris 

TULA GEORGESON

Dr. Mark Decco/Dr. Pamela Georgeson

Gus Carantzas

Dr./M Marcus Zervos

CONSTANDINA GIKAS

Paul Peraros

Elaine Ioanou

Hountalas Family

M/M Katsias

Dr. Panayotis

DINA GIKAS

Ellene Zervos

HELEN HIOTAKY

M/M James Grove

M/M George Katsias

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

Annette Malis

Miriam Keaton

ATHENA HIOTAKY

Julie Hiotaky

TINA HIOTAKY

James Grove

DEMETRIUS KOURTAKIS

Diane Morris

John Lucas

Ellene Zervos

JIM KOURTAKIS

Ellene Zervos

MARIA KOURTOURAS

Bettie Fakaris

NICHOLAS LAZAROU

Elaine Ioanou

M/M Bittinger

MARGE LAZAROU 

Elaine Ioanou

M/M Bittinger

LUCIA MACRES

Elaine Ioanou

Ellen Ernst Dowson

Howard Hill

Elizabeth Noel

Sophie Paron

Hohn Warncke

Ted Kotsis

Patrick O'Neil

Julie Hiotaky

ALAN MORRIS

Diane Morris

GEORGIA MORRIS

Irene Katsias

Peter Morris

Evelyn Morris

PETE MOUNDROS

Irene Katsias

ANDREW PAPPAS

Dsa. Cleo

DR. DIMITROIS PROTOSPALTIS

M/M James Heller

MARY SFYRIOU

Dsa. Cleo

GUS SPANOS 

M/M Ted Andris

Paul Yee

Hountalas Family

Elaine Ioanou

M/M George Katsias

M/M John Liadis

M/M Paul Pesaros

Dr/M Marcus Zervos

M/M James Heller

ESTER STASSINOPOULOS

Elaine Ioanou

JANET LAZAROU STEWART

Ellene Zervos

M/M Bittinger

Elaine Ioanou

VENA THANOS

Peter Morris

MARK WEAVER

Peter Morris

IRENE ZERVOS

Ellene Zervos

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 * donations received after April 16, 2023 *

 MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

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