February 18
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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2024-02-18
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
Give
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 10am
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday, 10am - 3pm
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Matins Gospel Reading
Fourth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:1-12
On the first day of the week at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking spices, which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise." And they remembered His words and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the Apostles; but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened.
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. 4th Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.
Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.
Gospel Reading
Sunday of the Canaanite
The Reading is from Matthew 15:21-28
At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.
Wisdom of the Fathers
She had a great perfection of faith. She had no uncertainty about His divine majesty. She had no small measure of the virtue of patience. Yet the pitying Physician of the pitiful disdained her petitions. He kept her waiting for answer in order to demonstrate to us the perseverence of this woman that we can always imitate. She had the characteristics of constancy and humility. She willingly embraced the indignity she received, and even confirmed the Lord`s statement. This woman rightly signifies the faith and devotion of the Church gathered from the nations
Hom. I. 22, In Lent, Homilies on the Gospels, Bk. One, 216, 217.
He kept her waiting for an answer in order to declare that the minds of His disciples should also be merciful. As human beings they were ashamed of the clamor of the woman as she pursued them publicly, but He Himself knew the character of His mercy.
Hom. I. 22, In Lent, Homilies on the Gospels, Bk. One, 216
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 4th Mode
When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world.
Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Mode
A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.
Saints and Feasts
February 18
Leo the Great, Pope of Rome
According to some, this Saint was born in Rome, but according to others in Tyrrenia (Tuscany), and was consecrated to the archiepiscopal throne of Rome in 440. In 448, when Saint Flavian, Archbishop of Constantinople, summoned Eutyches, an archimandrite in Constantinople, to give account for his teaching that there was only one nature in Christ after the Incarnation, Eutyches appealed to Saint Leo in Rome. After Saint Leo had carefully examined Eutyches's teachings, he wrote an epistle to Saint Flavian, setting forth the Orthodox teaching of the person of Christ, and His two natures, and also counseling Flavian that, should Eutyches sincerely repent of his error, he should be received back with all good will. At the Council held in Ephesus in 449, which was presided over by Dioscorus, Patriarch of Alexandria (and which Saint Leo, in a letter to the holy Empress Pulcheria in 451, was the first to call "The Robber Council"), Dioscorus, having military might behind him, did not allow Saint Leo's epistle to Flavian to be read, although repeatedly asked to do so; even before the Robber Council was held, Dioscorus had uncanonically received the unrepentant Eutyches back into communion. Because Saint Leo had many cares in Rome owing to the wars of Attila the Hun and other barbarians, in 451 he sent four delegates to the Fourth Ecumenical Council, where 630 Fathers gathered in Chalcedon during the reign of Marcian, to condemn the teachings of Eutyches and those who supported him. Saint Leo's epistle to Flavian was read at the Fourth Council, and was confirmed by the Holy Fathers as the Orthodox teaching on the incarnate person of our Lord; it is also called the "Tome of Leo." The Saint wrote many works in Latin; he reposed in 461. See also Saint Anatolius, July 3.
Schedule and News
Calendar updates: holycrossgo.org/calendar
Schedule
TODAY
Sunday, February 18
- 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
- 11:10 am | Memorial: Marion Ginopolis (40 Day)
- 11:15 am | Church School & Catechesis
- 11:30 am | Philoptochos Membership Kickoff (wear red)
- Coffee Hour - Philoptochos
THIS WEEK
Monday, February 19
- 07:00 pm | Bible Study (Psalms 134-140)
Tuesday, February 20
- 6:00 pm | Philoptochos Meeting (wear red)
Wednesday, February 21
- 07:00 pm | Holy Unction (at Holy Cross)
Saturday, February 24
- 10:00 am | Oratorical Festival (Parish Level)
UPCOMING
Sunday, February 25
- 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
- 11:15 am | Oratorical Festival Parish Finalists Speeches
- Church School & Catechesis
- Coffee Hour - Cathy Blough
Announcements & Reminders
UKRAINE RELIEF FUND
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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
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.
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Flyers
Love and Gloves
Support our next philanthropy project.
2024 Philoptochos Stewardship Flyer
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Ukraine Relief Fund
Ukraine Relief Fund
Prayer Requests
Please continue to pray for the health and healing of the following friends
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Metropolitan Nicholas
- Metropolitan Isaiah
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Fr. John Koen
- Fr. Demetri Tonias
- Fr. John Stavropoulos
- Psa. Gabriela Pantea
- 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
- Tom Lagos
- Nayiri Misirliyan
- Beth Tudehope Moore
- Evelyn Morris
- Baby Myles
- Faye Prekeges
- Dina Rand
- Terrie Stefanakis
- Paraskevi Theodorou
- Michelle Thomas
- Andrea Tisch
- Pete Varvaresos
- Nicholas Varveris
- Dennis Watkins
- Gina Weiler
- Rick Wilson
- David Yezback
- 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!
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 2024 Philoptochos Stewardship Form is attached.
COFFEE HOUR
- 2/18 - Philoptochos
- 2/25 - Cathy Blough
NEXT MEETING
- March 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
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 |
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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 |
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Team A |
Team B |
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2023 |
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| SEP 17 | SEP 24 |
| OCT 1, 15, 29 | OCT 8, 22 |
| NOV 12, 26 | NOV 5, 19 |
| DEC 10, 24* | DEC 3, 17, 31* |
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2024 |
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| JAN 7, 21 | JAN 14, 28 |
| FEB 4, 18 | FEB 11, 25 |
| MAR 3, 17, 31 | MAR 10, 24 |
| APR 14, 28 | APR 7, 21 |
| MAY 12, 26 | MAY 5*, 19 |
| JUN 9, 23 | JUN 2, 16 |
* all teams can serve
Memorial Donations
OUR THANKS
To those who in lieu of flowers gave monetary
contributions to Holy Cross Church in memory of :
MARION GINOPOLIS
James Heos
M/M George Liadis
M/M Ed Power
Anastasia Spanos
M/M Evans Lucas
M/M Peter Angelas
JOHN IOANOU
M/M Anthony Barr
GEORGE L. LIADIS
Susan Armstrong
M/M James Heller
M/M Ed Power
The Kukunas Family
The Makricostas Family
M/M George Liadis
M/M Andrew Bittinger
M/M Gus Zervos
M/M Tom Casoglos
Elaine Ioanou
James Portman
M/M Doug Garber
M/M Steve Fekaris
Anna Zervos
M/M George Katsias
Patty Spanos
George Matheos
M/M Todd Barnaby
Anastasia Spanos
Bonnie Sitaras
Maria Faskianos
M/M Van Kyriakopoulos
Dr./M Marcus Zervos
Margarita Shukla
M/M Anthony Barr
DR. PANAYOTIS PESAROS
M/M Andrew Bittinger
M/M Tom Casoglos
M/M Steve Fekaris
M/M Gonzales
M/M James Heller
Julie Hiotaky
Elaine Ioanou
M/M George Katsias
Denise Liberty
M/M Evans Lucas
The Voutsinas Family
Dr./M Marcus Zervos
M/M Todd Barnaby
M/M Michael Blough
Hountalas Family
M/M Ed Power
Anastasia Spanos
Aspacia Spanos
Bonnie Sitaras
M/M McDonald
The Theodore Family
M/M Dr. Angelo Zervos
M/M Peter Angelas
M/M Lou Chalogianis
M/M Bill Williams
M/M Doug Garber
The Holy Cross Philoptochos
Margarita Shukla
M/M Van Kyriakopoulos
Penny Gehan
M/M Anthony Barr
IRENE ZERVOS
Dr/M Marcus Zervos
M/M George Katsias
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* Donations received after January 1st *
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL
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