April 21
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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2024-04-21
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
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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
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- 2024-04-14
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- 2024-04-07
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- 2024-03-31
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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. 5th 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 Hebrews 9:11-14.
BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.
Gospel Reading
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45
At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Wisdom of the Fathers
Before He humbled Himself, only the angels knew him. After He humbled Himself, all human nature knew Him. You see how His humbling of Himself did not make Him have less but produced countless benefits, countless deeds of virtue, and made His glory shine forth with greater brightness? God wants for nothing and has need of nothing. Yet, when He humbled Himself, He produced such great good, increased His household, and extended His kingdom. Why, then, are you afraid that you will become less if you humble yourself?
On the Incomprehensible Nature of God. 8.46-47. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: Mark. Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 143.
But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion.
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 5th Mode
Let us worship the Word who is unoriginate * with the Father and the Spirit, and from a Virgin was born * for our salvation, O believers, and let us sing His praise. * For in His goodness He was pleased * to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to undergo death, * and to raise up those who had died, * by His glorious Resurrection.
Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the 8th Mode
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels.
Apolytikion for the Church in the 1st 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 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
April 21
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.
Schedule
Calendar updates: holycrossgo.org/calendar
Schedule
TODAY
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
THIS WEEK
Monday, April 22
- 03:00 pm | Spinach Pie Assembly
- 07:00 pm | Bible Study
Thursday, April 25
- 12:00 pm | Senior Monthly Luncheon
- 07:00 pm | Extra Choir Rehearsal
Saturday of Lazarus, April 27
- 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
- 11:30 am | Coffee Hour - Philoptochos
- Making of Palms
- 12:00 pm | Holy Week Retreat - Church School & GOYA
UPCOMING
Palm Sunday, April 28
- 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
- 11:30 am | Palm Sunday Luncheon hosted by Philoptochos
- 07:00 pm | Bridegroom Service 1/3
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.
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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:
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Flyers
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
- 4/21 - 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
Diane Morris
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