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FEAST OF THE SYNAXIS OF THE HOLY APOSTLES On Friday, June 30, the Feast of the Synaxis of the Holy Apostles, our parish will be honored and blessed to celebrate this feast with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and His Grace Bishop Apostolos, who will be the celebrant. In addition, we will also welcome His Eminence Metropolis Amphilochios of Kisamou and Selinou from the island of Crete. Divine services for the Feast of the Holy Apostles will begin with Matins at 9 AM and the Divine Liturgy at 10 AM. We look forward to welcoming His Eminence Amphilochios to our community and celebrating the Synaxis of the Holy Apostles with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos, His Grace Bishop Apostolos, his patronal feast along with Bay Area Clergy.
BELMONT GREEK FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING/VENDOR/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The 47th Annual Belmont Greek Festival is nearly upon us, and we are excited to offer you the opportunity to participate as a sponsor, advertiser, vendor, or volunteer, as we bring thousands of people together to get a taste of all things Greek! Click here to read more about Sponsorships (your generous monetary donation entitles you or your company to sponsor a popular food booth, another area of the Festival, or specific food items); the Festival Program and Guidebook (this useful publication is given to all guests and includes the Festival schedule, cultural information, recipes, and full-color ads); Vendor booth space; and, Volunteer signup sheet (your time and talent are welcome!)
Greek Folk Dance Registration Now Open Greek Folk Dance registration is now open for all kids affiliated with Holy Cross and for all kids in the Bay Area who want to dance for the Holy Cross Greek Folk Dance group at Belmont. Please email (pflocas@gmail.com) or call (650-678-2903) the director of the program, Paul Flocas, for a login to the registration website (http://www.churchyard.org). If you have a problem logging in to the website, please email (terry@thyra.com) Terry Markou.
FATHER LEON CONTOS FELLOWSHIP In support of educational endeavors, the Philoptochos established the Very Reverend Dr. Leonidas C. Contos Fellowship. This monetary award is presented to a graduate student(s) pursuing graduate studies and has displayed Orthodox Christian values working within our church community. The award is possible through an endowment established by our Philoptochos in Father Leon’s memory. If you are a graduate student and are pursuing continuing education and, with your family. have been a contributing member of the Holy Cross community, please email the Church office for an application. Deadline is September 1, 2017.

Sunday, June 25 -- Third Sunday of Matthew -- 8:15 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Monday, June 26 -- David of Thessalonika -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, June 27 -- Sampson the Innkeeper -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, June 28 -- Pappias the Martyr -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Thursday, June 29 -- Apostles Peter and Paul -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Friday, June 30 -- Synaxis of the Holy Apostles -- 9 AM, Orthros; 10 AM, Divine Liturgy (note special time)
Saturday, July 1 -- Constantine -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, July 1 -- Great Vespers -- 5:30 PM, Great Vespers
Sunday, July 2 -- Fourth Sunday of Matthew -- 8:15 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Monday, July 3 -- Hyacinth of Caesarea -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, July 4 -- Andrew of Crete -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, July 5 -- Anathasios of Mount Athos -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Thursday, July 6 -- Sisoes the Great -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Friday, July 7 -- Kyriaki the Great Martyr -- 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy

Attention All Acolytes: You may serve on Sundays when your group is not assigned, but on non-assigned days you must go to Religious Education after communion. If you are assigned, then all remain in the altar through the end of the Liturgy, include the memorial service. All groups are called to be there for: Thanksgiving Sunday, Christmas Eve, Saturday of Lazarus and Holy Week.

If you wish to serve in the Altar, please contact Tom Felactu. Click here for schedule: ACOLYTE.docx


Please check with your leader or co-leader for the current schedule.

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