The Platytera ton ouranon. Master Mosaic Iconographer Sirio Tonelli traveled again from his studio in Pietrasanta, Italy to install these mosaics on the ceiling and walls above the Sanctuary. The photo below-left is of the Platytera and angels on the afternoon of Holy Friday. Below-right is a detail of the Platytera (the semicircle in front is from the frame of the Iconostasion).

In an attempt to minister to those who, for good reason, are unable to attend services and to share the good news of Christ with the world, Holy Cross now broadcasts all its services over the Internet. Join us for our live broadcast of Orthros and the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom each Sunday (Orthros: 8:30 AM, Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM - PDT) and to other services as scheduled.

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Sunday's Bulletin

• STEWARDSHIP 2008

Please complete your pledge card and send it in, or bring it by the church office - we would love to see you! Help the church plan for its 2008 expenses.

• THE THREE HIERARCHS BOOKSTORE

Our Holy Cross Three Hierarchs Bookstore is well-stocked with Orthodox books and gift items. Stop by, visit and peruse the collection of books, icons, music CD’s, cassettes, and special gift items.

• HOLY CROSS PLAYGROUP

Age range is between 0-5 years. The group will regularly meet every other Wednesday from 10-11:00 AM in the Fireside Room. Call for info : Khara at 278-6692.

• HOLY CROSS PARISHIONERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO

. . . donate such church necessities as incense, olive oil (for kandilia), flowers or monetary donations toward the same. Your kindness may also be given in remembrance or in honor of a friend or family member -- the appropriate acknowledgments will be sent.

• DID YOU KNOW?

that one of the most beautiful retreat centers in California belongs to the San Francisco Diocese? It's the Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap. The ranch hosts many retreats and of course youth camps and is the home of the Monastery of the Theotokos. If you would like to learn more about the Ranch, click here or bookmark http://www.stnicholasranch.org.

• INTERESTED IN READING

the speeches or seeing video clips from the Ecumenical Patriarchate's historic visit to the United States, including his visit to our Diocese? Visit the patriarchal site or see the following news link.

• INTERESTED IN VISITING SHUT-INS?

Please see Father Peter following services to find out how you can assist parishioners who are unable to attend Church due to poor health, transportation problems, or distance.

DON'T FORGET!

As a youthful member of our community you are encouraged to be here on time to celebrate the Divine Liturgy with your Orthodox family because you are an important member of our Church! Put your Faith into action! And if you have any questions about happenings in the service ask your teacher or Fr. Peter.

DON'T FORGET

Holy Cross Youth who wish to participate in our Youth Ministries MUST maintain an 80% Church/Sunday School attendance in order to be eligible. If you have any concerns about your attendance, please contact Fr. Peter.

TUTORING AVAILABLE

for 1st through high school. All subjects. Please call the church office for information.

HOLY CROSS YOUTH FORUM ON-LINE

Holy Cross has taken its youth ministry on-line! Just go to http://12monkeys.wikispaces.com/ to post notes for friends, ask questions about the Church, participate in on-going discussions, and/or just to see what's new.

YOUTH CURRENTS

Interested in contributing an article for next months' Holy Cross YOUTH Currents? Contact Fr. Peter at 591-4447.

READ THIS! What you're reading now is a new section of our website directed specifically to "Kids and Older Kids." How will this be different than our "Special News for Youth" section? WE don't even know. What we hope to do is to add new items frequently to keep you coming back -- specifically, items about our youth ministry : youth groups, athletics, dance, etc.; and websites that we've come across that you might find interesting. The first such website is listed below (along with a teaser picture from the site) -- we'll keep adding to this list as we go along. Enjoy! Let us know how else we can serve your interests with this section of the Church website.

HOLY CROSS PHILOPTOCHOS CHURCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2008 - The Philoptochos of the Church of the Holy Cross, Belmont, believes in the worth, ability and integrity of youth. To recognize the outstanding contributions made by young people to the Church of the Holy Cross; and to encourage youth to participate in the community and in the home, this organization has established its church and community award(s).
The Philoptochos Society will offer one or more awards, depending on funds available, to outstanding young people. These awards are not scholarships but "Awards of Merit" to be used to further aims and purposes in achieving educational goals.
The Philoptochos will ask a committee of community leaders to read the essays and assign winners.

Eligibility requirements and applications available here..

Ionian Village

A TRIP OF A LIFETIME - Teenagers, Jr. High and High School – register now for the Ionian Village, the most educational, enjoyable, and exciting experience you will ever have in Greece. Registration is now open. Go to IonianVillage.org. The dates for this year’s program are June 27 - July 17 and July 26 - August 14. Both sessions are open to campers who are currently in grades 7 through 12.

Dance!

Click on this link, and then bookmark it, for all the latest dance news including practice times, performance dates, etc.

Saint John Oratorical Festival 2008

We want to thank Katie McGovern, and David and Leah Boosalis for serving as judges for this year's Oratorical Festival. Peter Torre, Georgia Kalaitzidis, and Dina Farantos all spoke superbly. We want to thank them for participating. Peter and Georgia will move on and will compete on May 4, here at Holy Cross, at the District Competition. Come and hear them speak!!

Thursday, May 8 – 6 PM, Divine Liturgy at Stanford Memorial Church (not webcasted)

Saturday, May 10 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers

Sunday, May 11 – Sunday of the Myrrhbearers – 8:45 AM, Orthros; 10 AM, Divine Liturgy

Saturday, May 17 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers

Sunday, May 18 – 8:45 AM, Orthros; 10 AM, Divine Liturgy

Acolytes

If you wish to serve in the Altar, please contact Konstantine Salmas.

6/1

GROUP A - JCraighead (L), SFrangos, SZografos, AVavuris

5/11, 6/8

GROUP B - ACairo (L), ClThodos, ChThodos, NVavuris

5/18, 6/15

GROUP C - EThodos (L), NdeFerrari, ASimon, JGiotinos

5/25, 6/22

GROUP D - TWoerz (L), PEconomos, DFord, AVavuris

Attention All Acolytes. Acolytes are to be in the Altar 15 minutes before Divine Services in order to prepare for Divine Services. Only those acolytes scheduled for a particular Sunday will serve in the Altar.

Ushers

Jun 1, Jul 7 13, Aug 24, Oct 4, Nov 16, Dec 21, 24, (2009) Feb 1

GROUP I - TMavrakakis, PFlocas, SCharonis, NSarles, STonas, JSogas, NPeros, CDroutsas, DIuppa

Jun 8, Jul 20, Aug 31, Oct 12, Nov 16, Dec 28, 30, (2009) Jan 6, Feb 8

GROUP II - CDaskalakis, SRisting, JFetsco, PMetropoulos, EEconomos, SLightfoot, MLove, DClary

Jun 15, Jul 27, Sept 7, Oct 19, Nov 23, Nov 26, (2009) Jan 7, Feb 15

GROUP III - PBibbes, JBogios, JCladis, TPappas, AKeriotis, CGagas, GBibbes, JHarris, MSimon

May 11, Jun 22, Aug 3, Sept 14, Oct 26, Nov 30, (2009) Jan 14, Feb 22

GROUP IV - BNemchik, CFrangos, KDedo, HBreeze, KKalaitzidis, JStephanos, ATonas, PMakrias

May 18, Jun 29, Aug 10, 15, Sept 21, Nov 2, Dec 7, (2009) Jan 21

GROUP V - JSmith, VHytopoulos, KRisting, TSpirtos, TManeatis, PEconomus, ASmith, DKalamaras, EGiotinis

May 25, Jul 6, Aug 17, Sept 28, Nov 9, Dec 14, (2009) Jan 28

GROUP VI - GMilanos, GBrenner, AMaridakis, LMaheras, SMonolakis, TMonolakis, LMarkou, AMonolakis, KScolari