HYMNS FOR SUNDAY
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Sunday's Hymns in PDF.
REEL & MEAL - Saturday, October 25
Dear Holy Cross Families, / Get ready for a night full of fun, flavor, and a little bit of magic! We’re beyond excited to invite you to our very first Reel & Meal event—a one-of-a-kind evening where dinner and a movie come together in the most delicious way. / On Saturday, October 25th at 6:30 p.m., we’ll be showing the movie Wicked while serving up a multi-course gourmet meal—each course perfectly timed to match special scenes from the film. Think of it as dinner theater with a tasty twist! / This is a family-friendly event, so bring
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GODPARENTS LUNCHEON - Sunday, November 9
Join us as we honor our Godparents for their love and guidance. Following Divine Liturgy in the Fellowship Hall. $35 adults. $20 dancers and children 6 to 18. Free for 5 and under. For seating requests, email
by November 4 to Kathy at kathyflocas@yahoo.com or 650-862-2610.
Please use this link for reservations.
Click here for the event flyer.
PIECEMEAL - Thursday, November 13
Join us at 6:30 PM. If your “piece” will be a turkey, please bring to church kitchen by Sunday, November 10. Youth Council will be providing the dessert pieces. Please email Kathy Roque at kathyroquealbert@gmail.com to let us know which Piece you will be bringing. If you would like to help with set up, please let Presvytera Nikki (psalmas@aol.com) know.
FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Sunday, November 23
Our Fall General Assembly meeting will start after Divine Liturgy (around 12:30 PM) in The Oaks, on
Sunday, November 23. The agenda and minutes from the previous Assembly will be posted soon, and printed copies will be available at the meeting. All parishioners in good standing are asked to attend this important part of the life of the parish.
PHILOPTOCHOS PHLASH - NEWS from OCTOBER 2025
Please click here for the latest Philoptochos News from our October meeting.
NEW KICKS FOR KIDS SHOE DRIVE
Presented by Holy Cross Belmont Philoptochos! Donate a NEW Pair of Shoes for a Child in Need in San Mateo School District.
NOW! to November 30. Only new kids shoes in-the-box please- not wrapped. Please include a tag with the child’s name. To Donate New Soles for Young Souls Visit:
https://sites.google.com/view/hcnewkicksforkids/home or contact Nina Azar 650-863-7780 for more information and to be assigned a child's name.
Click here for the flyer.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: THANKSGIVING PECAN TARTS!
In fundraising efforts for our program, PRE ORDERS are NOW OPEN for pecan tart sales. Not only will this be a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table, but your taste buds will thank you! Online PRE ORDERS will be open from
now until
November 9. You may directly
purchase via this link here, or by scanning the QR code on the flyers around the church grounds. ***If you decide last minute to order a tart and it is PASSED the online pre order date, please contact Effie Zaharioudakis directly at 650.483.4899 or
effiezaxari@gmail.com, to place your order. Order pickup will be ONE DAY ONLY on
Sunday, November 23 outside of gym after Divine Liturgy. ***We cannot promise that there will be extra tarts available for purchase on the day of pick up***
Thank you for your continued support for our youth programs.
GREEK DANCE CONTINUES!
At Holy Cross the tradition continues! Oct 24 - Last day for Dance Registration. All dancers must be registered for Sunday School, and families of Sunday School students must be pledging members of Holy Cross Church; as must all adults participating in our programs. Use the QR codes [Sunday School above, and Stewardship on the right.] / Holy Cross has 6 dance groups ranging in age from Kindergarten to Adult. New dancers are welcome! If you are interested in Greek dance, or for more information on the Holy Cross Dance Program, please contact Paul Flocas at PFlocas@gmail.com
TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET - Sat, October 25
Older adults are likely to have accumulated prescription and over-the-counter drugs that have expired or are no longer used. Leaving these drugs in drawers or boxes around the house is not a safe practice. Drugs that are no longer needed should be disposed of in a responsible and safe way. Once a year, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors a National Take Back Day to remind us to do so. This year that day is October 25. You can find a
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