GREEK ORTHODOX

CHURCH OF THE

HOLY CROSS

February 5, 2012

 

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

 

 

SERVICES

Sunday, February 58:45 AM, Orthros; 10 AM, Divine Liturgy – Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee

Friday, February 10 – 8 AM, Matins; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy – Saint Haralambos

Saturday, February 11 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers

Sunday, February 128:45 AM, Orthros; 10 AM, Divine Liturgy – Sunday of the Prodigal Son

Saturday, February 18 – no services today

 

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Tonight      STANFORD OCF MEET AND GREET, 6 PM, COHO IN TRESSIDER UNION.  If you’re a Stanford Orthodox student (or student at any other college or university) and want to meet other Stanford Orthodox, join us for a meet and greet.  Dinner will be provided!  Hope to see you there!

Tuesday      BIBLE STUDY continues at 10 AM in the Contos Library.

Wednesdy  STUDIES IN THE FAITH continues at 7 PM in the Contos Library.

Saturday     APOKREATIKO GLENDI - Saturday, February 11 - 5:30 - Great Vespers in Church; 6:30 - Appetizers ; 7:00 - Tri-Tip dinner; 8:00 - Performance by Holy Cross Dancers; 8:30-Midnight – Music by D.J. “Greg the Groove”.  $35 for adults; $15 for children 17 and under.  Questions and reservations, call Konstantine Salmas at 591-4447 (ext. 13) or k.konstantine@gmail.com

Saturday     YOUNG ADULTS ARE INVITED TO HC GLENDI!  Please see more information in this bulletin re: Glendi!  The plan is to have a young adult table or two!  Please contact Fr. Pete if you plan to attend as well as the contact person for the Glendi : Konstantine Salmas at 591-4447 (ext. 13) or k.konstantine@gmail.com.

Saturday

and next

Sunday       KIDS ‘N CANCER WEEKEND - Please don't forget!!!  Please join the Philoptochos for a Kids ‘N Cancer and Membership Weekend Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12.  We are planning a General Meeting on Saturday, February 11 in The Oaks at 2 PM to share information on the Kids ‘N Cancer Ministry.  We are hoping to have a speaker join us.  You can find out ways you can help by attending a Camp Agape or supporting our events throughout the year.  We will also have information on our other ministries and coming events.  We plan to have time for fellowship and share refreshments.  The following day we can all enjoy a wonderful Coffee Hour Buffet in support of the Kids ‘N Cancer program.  All are welcome!

Sat Feb 25  YOUNG ADULT POTLUCK/DISCUSSION, 6:15-9 PM, Contos Library.  We’ll be continuing our reflection on Bread and Water, Wine and Oil: An Orthodox Christian Experience of God by Fr. Meletios Webber.  Please contact Fr. Pete if you plan to attend by Wednesday, 2/22 and let him know if you’ll be able to bring a dish to the Potluck.  Also, if you wish to host a young adult meeting at your home in the future, please contact Fr. Pete.

 

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.

 

NEWS

HIGH DEFINITION ARRIVES!  Thanks to a generous donation, we now have high definition video for Church services. You can see our two HD cameras in action by going to the Family Room (just off the Narthex) or via webcasts on your home computer or iPhone. In the coming weeks, the webcast images and audio will improve even more as more new equipment is added.   /  We do need additional donations to add a third HD camera and additional audio equipment to complete our plans. If you’d like to help, please speak with Father Peter or a Parish Council member.

STEWARDSHIP  for 2012 is important!  Help us reach 100% in pledging families and our pledge goal of $515,000 by completing your pledge card today!

YOUTH CHOIR!  If you love to sing and want to share your musical gift with your Holy Cross Family, please email kharamaria@gmail.org and join us in the choir loft immediately following Religious Education on Sunday. Emails will notify you of schedule changes and other important communication.

 

HOLY CROSS THREE HIERARCHS BOOKSTORE

The Holy Cross/Three Hierarchs Bookstore now has in stock much requested  Orthodox Board Books for Children.  The Life of Christ in Icons and The Mother of God in Icons published by Athos Children's Books are excellent resources for anyone interested in the spiritual nurturing of a child dear to them.  Also available are new titles, icons, CD's and gift items for personal use and for gift-giving.