April 14
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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2024-04-14
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Schedule
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
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2024-04-21
- Publish Date:
- 2024-04-07
- Publish Date:
- 2024-03-31
- Publish Date:
- 2024-03-24
- Publish Date:
- 2024-03-17
- Publish Date:
- 2024-03-10
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Matins Gospel Reading
First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20
At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw Him they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."
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 Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20.
BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to himself, saying, "Surely I will bless you and multiply you." And thus Abraham, having patiently endured, obtained the promise. Men indeed swear by a greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he interposed with an oath, so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible that God should prove false, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Gospel Reading
Sunday of St. John Climacus
The Reading is from Mark 9:17-31
At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a dumb spirit; and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down; and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid; and I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able." And he answered them, "O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me." And they brought the boy to him; and when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus asked his father, "How long has he had this?" And he said, "From childhood. And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, have pity on us and help us." And Jesus said to him, "If you can! All things are possible to him who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!" And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, "You dumb and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and never enter him again." And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse; so that most of them said, "He is dead." But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. And when he had entered the house, his disciples asked him privately, "Why could we not cast it out?" And he said to them, "This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting." They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he will rise."
Wisdom of the Fathers
Seest thou how He now proceeds to lay beforehand in them the foundation of His doctrine about fasting? ... See, at any rate, how many blessings spring from them both. For he that is praying as he ought, and fasting, hath not many wants, and he that hath not many wants, cannot be covetous; ...
Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century
... he that is not covetous, will be also more disposed for almsgiving. He that fasts is light, and winged, and prays with wakefulness, and quenches his wicked lusts, and propitiates God, and humbles his soul when lifted up. Therefore even the apostles were almost always fasting.
Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century
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.
Apolytikion for Sun. of St. John Climacus in the 8th Mode
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O John, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls.
Seasonal Kontakion in the 8th Mode
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"
Schedule
Calendar updates: holycrossgo.org/calendar
Schedule
TODAY
Sunday, April 14 (of St. John Climacus)
- 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
- 11:15 am | Memorial: Jim Kourtakis (1 Year)
- Church School & Catechesis
- 11:30 am | Coffee Hour - Kourtakis Family
THIS WEEK
Monday, April 15
- 07:00 pm | Compline Service
- 08:00 pm | Bible Study (Guest Presenter: Fr. Larry Legakis)
Tuesday, April 16
- 10:00 am | Church Cleaning
Wednesday, April 17
- 06:00 pm | Presanctified Liturgy
Friday, April 19
- 07:00 pm | Akathist Hymn
UPCOMING
Sunday, April 21 (of St. Mary of Egypt)
- 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
- 11:15 am | Church School & Catechesis
- 11:30 am | Coffee Hour - Pauline Yiannakis
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
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 = (!)
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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
Flyers
Tsoureki Sale 2024
Support our Philoptochos Pascha Tsoureki Sale.
Palm Sunday Luncheon
You are invited to a Palm Sunday Luncheon. RSVP needed.
Salad Luncheon & Fashion Show
Philoptochos invites you to their annual Salad Luncheon on May 11.
No Show Event 2024
Philoptochos invites you to the No Show Event. See details.
2024 Philoptochos Stewardship Flyer
Join us today.
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
- Brian Heikkuri
- Bill Hiotaky
- Julie Hiotaky
- Elena Howard
- Zoe Jaimee
- Irene Katsias
- Maureen Kelly
- Niki Klimatianos
- Eva Kocoves
- 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
- James Varberakis
- Pete Varvaresos
- Nicholas Varveris
- James Varberakis
- 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!
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
- 4/14 - Kourtakis Family
- 4/21 - Pauline Yiannakis
- 4/28 - Palm Sunday Luncheon (Philoptochos)
NEXT MEETING
- Tuesday, May 14, 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 :
DANE ANGUS
M/M James Heller
MARION GINOPOLIS
James Heos
M/M George Liadis
M/M Edward Power
Anastasia Spanos
M/M Evans Lucas
M/M Peter Angelas
Angela Cosma
M/M Heller
Elaine Ioanou
Steve Economy
Drs. Pamela Georgeson and Mark Decco
DEMETRIUS KOURTAKIS
Elaine Kourtakis
GEORGE L. LIADIS
Susan Armstrong
M/M James Heller
M/M Edward 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
Drs. Pamela Georgeson and Mark Decco
EVANGELINE LINDER
M/M George Katsias
Bonnie Sitaras
THOMAS & GEORGIA MORRIS
M/M Peter Morris
DR. PANAYOTIS PESAROS
M/M Andrew Bittinger
M/M Albert Scaglione
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 Edward 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
Mary Zervos
Diana Voutsinas
Drs. Pamela Georgeson and Mark Decco
VENA THANOS
M/M George Katsias
M/M Morris
Bonnie Sitaras
M/M George Katsias
M/M Evans Lucas
DAVID F. YEZBACK
M/M Anthony Barr
M/M James Bournias
M/M Casoglos
M/M George
M/M James Heller
M/M Edward Power
Aspacia Spanos
M/M Van Kyriakopoulos
Hountalas Family
M/M Evans Lucas
M/M Morris
Bonnie Sitaras
Basil Stavropoulos
M/M George Katsias
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* Donations received after January 1st *
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL