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Divine Services
Sunday Services (Regular Schedule)
- Orthros: 8:45 AM
- Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM
Weekdays (when scheduled)
- Orthros: 8:00 AM
- Divine Liturgy: 9:00 AM
Great Vespers
- Saturday at 5:30 PM
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Announcements
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SAINT FOR THE WEEK - Saint Gregory the Theologian
This great Father and Teacher of the Church was born in 329 in Arianzus, a village of the second district of Cappadocia, not far from Nazianzus. His father, who later became Bishop of Nazianzus, was named Gregory (commemorated Jan. 1), and his mother was named Nonna (Aug. 5); both are among the Saints, and so are his brother Caesarius (Mar. 9) and his sister Gorgona (Feb. 23). At first he studied in Caesarea of Palestine, then in Alexandria, and finally in Athens. As he was sailing from Alexandria to Athens, a violent sea storm put in peril not only his life but also his salvation, since he had not yet been baptized. With tears and fervour he besought God to spare him, vowing to dedicate his whole self to Him, and the tempest gave way to calm. At Athens . . . [more]
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING SEMINAR - Saturday, March 14
The Women’s Wellness and Awareness Ministry of our Metropolis and our Philoptochos present a Human Trafficking Seminar on Saturday, March 14 from 11-3. All donations will benefit rehabilitation services for those who have been victims of human trafficking. This is a problem which is not limited to areas of poverty or faraway places. It happens in families of privilege and on the school yard, online and in the workplace. Come and find out how to be aware, prepared and protect your family. Dr. Tanya Spirtos is putting together an amazing program of experts on the subject. Bring a friend, neighbor or co-worker. Click here for the SAVE THE DATE flyer.
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ANNUAL CRAB FEED - Saturday, February 29
Presented by our Hostess with the Mostest, Mrs. Jenny Hatzopoulos, Sonya Rowen, and Bill Azar. Hors d’oeuvres will be served starting at 6:00 PM, and the crab will be marched in at 7:30 PM. In the Fellowship Hall. Menu: Greek salad, Greek-style pasta, fresh crab, dessert. Greek music. There will be a no-host Full Bar with drinks and soft drinks. $65 for adults; $25 for kids ages 4-11; children 3 and under, free. To RSVP, visit https://www.churchyard.org/Events/CrabFeed/ or mail office@goholycross.org with: your name, #of guests, contact phone number. We are accepting both individual and full table of 10 reservations. Seating will be open with the exception of full tables. Make your reservations early! Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers! Reserve a place today! Seating is limited!
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ELLINIKI VRADIA / FDF PREVIEW - Saturday, February 8
Please join us for a night of dancing to Live Musicians from Crete, Greece and Macedonia, Greece along with Preview performances from our FDF dance groups! Appetizers at 6 PM (no-host bar), Dinner at 7PM. / Tickets $55.00 adults $25.00 children under 12 and Dancers. Please email: ellinikivradia2020@gmail.com for reservations by Saturday, February 1 or call Evangelia Daskalakis 650-921-2948 Kathy Flocas 650-862-2610 to reserve. Click here for the event flyer.
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HOUSE BLESSINGS
Each year, after the celebration of Epiphany (January 6), it is the Orthodox tradition to bless our homes with the Holy Water of Epiphany.
Please fill out the form (available in the Narthex or by clicking here) and return it to the church office -- OR --
Please send us an email with your: name, address, complete driving directions (please indicate cross-streets / include a simple map if you think that would help), and your desired date (a weekday after January 6) and time (between 10 AM and 5 PM).
Someone will contact you to confirm the date and time of your blessing.
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Sunday, January 19 – 12th Sunday of Luke - 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, January 25 – Gregory the Theologian – 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, January 25 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, January 26 – 15th Sunday of Luke - 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Thursday, January 30 – no services today
Saturday, February 1 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, February 2 – Presentation of the Lord - 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, February 8 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, February 9 – Triodion Begins / Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee - 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Monday, February 10 – Saint Haralambos - 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, February 15 – no Great Vespers today
Sunday, February 16 – Sunday of the Prodigal Son - 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
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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 Father Tom Felactu. Click here for the 2018-19 schedule.
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- Click HERE to download the Holy Cross 2019 Ushering Schedule.
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View photos from our church's various past events on the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross Flickr website.
An easy way to support our parish Youth Ministries Programs sponsored by the Youth Council
of Holy Cross is through eScrip. Signing up is easy. Click the linked image below, enter "Youth Council
of the Holy Cross Church" or our Group ID# 6079703 when prompted, then complete the remaining
steps. That's it! Thank you for your support.
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