GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
OF THE HOLY CROSS
Sunday of the Holy
Fathers - July 18, 2010
The Reverend Peter
G. Salmas - e-mail : frpeter@goholycross.org
The Reverend
Panagiotis Sotiras - e-mail : frsotiras@goholycross.org
900 Alameda /
Belmont, CA 94002-1604
(650) 591-4447 / fax
(650) 508-9846
www.goholycross.org / office@goholycross.org
WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS
If you are visiting
us for the first time, we invite you to sign our guest book in the Narthex.
Only those who have been baptized and/or confirmed in the Greek Orthodox Church
are in good standing in the Eastern Orthodox faith and have recently been to
confession may participate in the Holy Sacraments of the Church, including the
Holy Eucharist. May God bless and keep
you well.
HOLY CROSS THREE HIERARCHS BOOKSTORE
We are pleased
to have received the newest of the Potamitis publications for
children, 12 coloring books of 15 major saints for each month of the year.
These are presented in a bilingual format, with Greek and English on each
page. For those who ordered books
which were sold out during her recent visit, the Christina books by Dr. Maria
Khoury have arrived. Featured now is a new
publication entitled "Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives" which relates
the life and teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica, one of the most renowned
spiritual guides of Serbia in the twentieth century. An outstanding book
which will prove very valuable for all Orthodox Christians.
SUNDAY
COFFEE HOUR
Philoptochos invites you to sponsor a Coffee Hour in
honor of a special event or celebration -- birthdays, anniversaries, etc. All
church organizations are encouraged to host a Coffee Hour in the coming
year. Sponsorship of Coffee Hour doesn't need to be limited to
memorial services. If you would like to schedule a Coffee Hour, please
call Theodora Kounalakis at 594-9585.
SERVICES
Sunday,
July 18 –
Sunday of the Holy Fathers – Orthros, 8:15 AM, Divine Liturgy, 9:30 AM
Tuesday,
July 20 - Prophet Elias - Orthros, 8 AM, Divine Liturgy, 9 AM
Saturday,
July 24 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers
Sunday,
July 25 –
Ninth Sunday of Matthew – Orthros, 8:15 AM, Divine Liturgy, 9:30 AM
Monday,
July 26 – Saint Paraskevi - Orthros, 8 AM, Divine Liturgy, 9 AM
Tuesday,
July 27 – Saint Panteleimon - Orthros, 8 AM, Divine Liturgy, 9 AM
Saturday,
July 31 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers
Sunday,
August 1
– Tenth Sunday of Matthew – Orthros, 8:15 AM, Divine Liturgy, 9:30 AM
MEETINGS & EVENTS
July RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION SUMMER SCHOOL will be
offered throughout the month of July, each Sunday
following Holy Communion. If you are
interested please contact Khara-Maria Kalamaras at 278-6692 /
KharaMaria@kalamaras.org.
July 24 ATTENTION KNITTERS AND
CROCHETERS - We gathering once again on July 24, from 1-3 PM, at the home of Brenda Visas, 5 May Lane, Los
Altos. You may call her at 917-0827 or call Ella Stamates at
369-9825. It is quite easy to find her home as it is a couple of blocks from El
Camino. We invite everyone. Even if you don't know how to knit or crochet,
there is always someone to teach you.
July 25-31 SUMMER CAMP at ST. NICHOLAS RANCH
- Summer Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch is one of the most exciting and memorable
events offered for the youth of our Metropolis. Holy Cross will be
attending session 3 (July 25-31) with Fr. Panagiotis. If you are unable
to attend session 3, other sessions are available to you. Camp is
available to those who are 8 years old (or entering the 3rd grade in
September 2010) to 17 years old (or Spring 2010 high school graduates).
Registration forms, payment information, deadlines and further details can be
found on Camp flyers in the lobby of The Oaks or the Ranch website (http://www.stnicholasranch.org/).
All forms and payment should be sent directly to the Ranch.
However, be sure to notify Fr. Pete if you plan on sending your children to
Camp.
Aug 15 PANIYIRI 2010 –
Join us following Divine Liturgy for our annual Paniyiri. We’ll have LAMB off the souvla, salad, oven-roasted
potatoes, soda, water, wine, and pot luck desserts. There will also be games for the children including
use of the Gym for whiffleball, basketball, etc. Donations welcome. Everyone, especially those named after the
Theotokos, is invited to help underwrite the cost of the Paniyiri. RSVP to Church Office by e-mail,
office@goholycross.org or leave a voice mail at the church office 591-4447
(extension 12) with your name, total number of guests, your contribution to pot
luck dessert, and daytime phone number.
FESTIVAL NEWS
FESTIVAL COOKING & BAKING CONTINUES! : If
you are interested in co-chairing or helping prepare any of the Festival food
items, we look forward to your phone call!
Please call coordinator :
Polixeni Kalaitzidis at 261-9168 to sign up. Any level of experience is fine! This list will be updated each week :
w July 23 Koulourakia Katina Tzifas, 341-9309 and
Fani
Haramalis, 358-9288
w July 24 and 25 Moussaka Thomy Iuppa, 408-737-7291\
w July 28 & 29 (1 PM) Baklava Eleni Metaxas, 573-1815
w July 30 Paximadia Tzifas and Haramalis (see above)
w Aug 3 & 4 (10 AM) Galaktoboureko Tanya Spirtos, 365-3745 and Jenny Kalaitzidis,
261-9168
w Aug 11 & 12 Kourambiedes Terry Smith 595-4363 and
Yvonne Gavros 573-7387
w Aug 16 & 18 Pastitsio Kathy Polychroniou 593-7425
w Aug 21 Youvetsi Chris Canellos, 529-0180
w Aug 22 Kataifi Katy Haldezos, 692-0403
w Aug 24 Melomakarona Spirtos & Kalaitzidis (see
above)
w Aug 31 Melo Syrup Spirtos & Kalaitzidis (see
above)
PARKING AT I.H.M.
– If you are volunteering your time and talent
at the Festival this Labor Day Weekend, please feel free to park at the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church’s parking lot.
However, you must walk from there as the shuttle bus will not be making
a stop there.
THE AGORA NEEDS YOUR TREASURES - Please bring your donations
for our Agora starting Monday, August 2
to the Church Office. We welcome all household and decorative items,
china and porcelain, linens, small electrics, jewelry, handbags, books,
stationery, lamps, toys, framed artwork and one-of-a-kind treasures.
Please no used clothing, large upholstered furniture, light fixtures,
electronics, blinds, skis or exercise equipment. If you aren’t sure
whether we can use your item, please call Mary at 347-6910. Thanks so
much!
AUDITIONS! WANTED ALL
ACTORS - Wanted all actors ages 5 and up! Come join the exciting cast of
our annual Festival Play. If you missed auditions but want to be
considered for a part, call Helene 345-2719 or Xandra Nemchik 921-4091. Our
rehearsals will begin Saturday, August
14 from 10-1. Please be ready to commit you time to the last 3 weeks before
the Festival.
MAKE
A REAL CONTRIBUTION TO OUR 40th FESTIVAL - Join our team of
Marketing volunteers -- we need help THIS MONTH! Business outreach (like
negotiating sponsorships and doing ad sales for the program) is underway and
the more team members, the merrier. Training provided. Please email Tracy
Leckey: thrapsala@gmail.com - thanks!
BLAST
SPONSORS FUN ZONE: WE NEED YOUR HELP!— In an
effort to give back to the Holy Cross community for all its support throughout
the year, BLAST will once again be sponsoring the Fun Zone at our Greek
Festival. This is a significant undertaking that cannot be accomplished
without the help and support of our BLAST families. All members of BLAST
are expected to participate in some way with the preparation for the Fun Zone
or will be asked to work a shift in the Fun Zone during the Festival
weekend. Parents, if you’re able to help out, let us know! Please
contact Fun Zone Chair Nicki Davis to let her know of your teen’s participation
(and yours if you’re able) at n.davis@lexisnexis.com.
If you have summer plans, make sure to contact Nicki before you take off.
Thanks!
CALLING ALL MEMORIES!
As part of this year’s Holy Cross 40th Belmont Greek Festival we are
preparing a wonderful commemorative program. One of our goals is to highlight
the history of our community and of our festival. Please take a moment to
search for photos and stories that we can include in the program. Collect your
photos and write down your stories, and put them in an envelope that is clearly
marked with your name and phone number. Also mark the envelope with the words
“Festival Program”. We will return your photos as soon as they have been
scanned. If you have any questions call Dave Iuppa at 408-702-8389. THANK YOU
FOR YOUR HELP!
NEWS
EXCHANGE
STUDENTS NEEDS HOST FAMILY - An exchange
student from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, who will be entering
his senior year of high school, is in need of a host family for the 2010-2011
academic year. There is minimal cost to the host family. You can
read more about the Exchange program at www.ace-programs.com.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Olga Acheska at
(888) 446-5437 or (405) 833-8796.
GREEK TEACHERS
NEEDED - Native Greek speakers are needed to
teach Greek to young children (3-13 years old) in evening classes, at the Holy
Cross Greek School in Belmont, starting in September 2010. Required commitment
can vary from 2-10 hours per week.
Experience with teaching children is desired. Compensation: $25/hr. This is a very
rewarding activity and a great opportunity to get involved with the Greek
community in the Bay Area. / If you are interested or know of someone that
may be a good candidate, please contact the school director, Theodora
Kounalakis at tkounalakis@yahoo.com
phone 594-9585. For information about the school visit http://www.belmontgreekschool.com/
NURSES,
DOCTORS AND LIFEGUARD OPPORTUNITIES AT SUMMER CAMP
- If you are a doctor, nurse or lifeguard and wish to offer your services for
the youth of the Church, you are invited to help at Saint Nicholas Ranch Summer
Camp. Please see the flyer for dates. If you’d like to be involved as a
nurse or doctor, there are still spots available. If you have never
attended Summer Camp or are a novice to being on a medical team in a Summer
Camp setting, arrangements can be made for physician or nurse mentors to assist
you. / If you are a physician,
nurse or of you are a lifeguard, please contact the Ranch Director, Michael
Pappas, 559-338-2103 or e-mail: mikepappas@sbcglobal.net;
or if you are a physician or nurse, you can also contact Camp Medical Staff
Coordinator, Brendan Duterte, MD at brendanod@aol.com / For
more information on summer camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch and dates, please visit
their website at: www.stnicholasranch.org
DANCE
- Sign ups are currently being taken for all our dance groups. If your
child wants to join one of our groups, please contact Kathy Roque or
Konstantine Salmas through the church office at 591-4447 or KonstantineS@goholycross.org.