Holy Cross during the June 10, 2002 partial eclipse.
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross is a parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Holy Cross Church is located at 900 Alameda de las Pulgas (at Ralston) in the City of Belmont, California.
Holy Cross Church has over 700 active families, and is a multi-ethnic parish (those of Greek descent constitute the majority). On Sundays, the Orthros is at 8:30 AM and the Divine Liturgy is at 9:30 AM (this is the summer schedule). Sunday School classes for children begin promptly at 9:45 AM for students (grades Toddler - 2) and right after communion for the older students (grades 3 through High School). After the summer months, the Divine Liturgy begins at 10:00 AM. Weekday Liturgies throughout the year begin at 9:00 AM.
Social activities at Holy Cross include the Godparents' Luncheon in February, Apokreatiko Glendi in February/March, the Crab Feed in March, the Palm Sunday Luncheon in April, the Community Agape Easter Picnic in April, the Philoptochos Fashion Show in April/May, the Mothers' Day Luncheon in May, the Golf & Tennis Tournament in June, the Greek Festival over Labor Day Weekend, and the Community Christmas Program and New Year's Eve Celebration in December.
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To inquire about membership to Holy Cross please contact Fr. Peter at the phone number given above.
You might want to read the article, "About Our Church - Membership and Stewardship", to get a better understanding of the meaning of membership in the Orthodox Church. |
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