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) and to other services as scheduled.
Connect to our Live HD Webcast!
Because these are new links, regular listeners will have to re-save bookmarks with these new URLs.
We welcomed the return of Dr. George Parsenios from the Princeton Theological Seminary for another Spiritual Odyssey, this year on the subject of "From Genesis to Christ: Creation and the New Creation". Here is Dr. Parsenios's inspirational homily, given at Divine Liturgy, on Sunday, March 27.
Join us next year for another enlightening Spiritual Odyssey!
Father Akunda Visits
Below are two videos from the recent visit of the Very Rev. Fr. Athanasios Akunda. The first is on his work and ministry in South Africa and Mozambique, and the second is on the Gospel passage of Cheesefare Sunday.
Sunday's Bulletin
STEWARDSHIP 2012
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 2012 expenses.
STEWARDSHIP 2011
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 close its financial books on 2011.
THE THREE HIERARCHS BOOKSTORE
Our Holy Cross Three Hierarchs Bookstore is well-stocked with Orthodox books and gift items. Stop by and peruse the collection of books, icons, music CD’s, cassettes, and special gift items.
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 Metropolis? 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 Metropolis? 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.
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.
YOUTH CURRENTS
Interested in contributing an article for next months' Holy Cross YOUTH Currents? Contact Fr. Peter at 591-4447.
KIDS AND OLDER KIDS
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.
B.L.A.S.T.!
Our Teen Night Youth Group is called B.L.A.S.T.! - Building Lives Around Spiritual Truth.
It is both our motto and our goal. Join us on Thursday nights in The Oaks from 7 to 8:30 PM. An unforgettable and enlightening experience each week. Click on this link, and then bookmark it, for all the latest B.L.A.S.T. news including meeting times, special events, etc. Questions? Contact Father Pete!
Dance!
Click on this link, and then bookmark it, for all the latest dance news including practice times, performance dates, etc.
PieceMeal
The Mayflower sailed in for this year's PieceMeal, courtesy of the baking skills of Gabby and Xandra Nemchik.
eScrip
For many years, eScrip was a major part of the fundraising efforts for the dance, athletic, and youth programs at Holy Cross. We want that to happen again. eScrip costs nothing but brings in to our Youth Council a portion of the money you all spend shopping. Signing up is really easy. Here's how and please do: Click this link, enter "Youth Council of the Holy Cross Church" or our Group ID # "6079703" when prompted, then complete the remaining steps. That's it!
Thanks for supporting the Youth Programs at Church of the Holy Cross!
Upcoming Services
Saturday, February 4 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers
Sunday, February 5 – Triodion Begins
Sunday, February 5 – 8:45 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 12 – 8:45 AM, Orthros; 10 AM, Divine Liturgy – Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Holy Cross Church & Belmont Greek Festival Networking
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Acolytes
If you wish to serve in the Altar, please contact Ross Ritterman or Louis Busta. All groups are called to be there for: Thanksgiving Sunday, Christmas Eve, Saturday of Lazarus and Holy Week.
1/29,2/26,3/18,4/7(Saturday of Lazarus),4/7-15 (Holy Week),4/22,5/13
GROUP A - NVavuris, ClThodos, MDeFerrari, DHarris, CCardaris, AFarantos,CCanellos
2/5,3/4,3/25,4/7(Saturday of Lazarus),4/7-15 (Holy Week),4/29,5/20
GROUP B - NFrazier, NStathos, PKoros, NVeizades, JCardaris, NFrangos, SPapadopoulos
2/12,3/11,4/1,4/7(Saturday of Lazarus),4/7-15 (Holy Week),5/6,5/27
GROUP C - AChechopoulos, ChThodos, GGiotinis, RRoberts, NBountouvas, SCosenza
Attention All Acolytes. You may serve on Sundays when your group is not assigned, but on non-assigned days you must go to Religious Education after communion. If you are assigned, then all remain in the altar through the end of the Liturgy.
Ushers
Feb 5, 2012
GROUP I - TMavrakakis, PFlocas, SCharonis, NSarles, STonas, JSogas, NPeros, CDroutsas, DIuppa
Feb 12,18, 2012
GROUP II - CDaskalakis, SRisting, JFetsco, PMetropoulos, EEconomos, SLightfoot, DClary, BDanigelis, JFitzpatrick
Feb 18,25, 2012
GROUP III - PBibbes, JCladis, TPappas, AKeriotis, CGagas, GBibbes, JHarris, MSimon, ACheatham
Feb 25,27,29; Mar 3, 2012
GROUP IV - BNemchik, CFrangos, KDedo, HBreeze, KKalaitzidis, JStephanos, ATonas, PMakrias, MScott
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GROUP V - ASmith, VHytopoulos, KRisting, TEleftheriades, TManeatis, DBoosalis, JSmith, DKalamaras, EGiotinis
Jan 29, 2012
GROUP VI - GMilanos, GBrenner, AMaridakis, SMonolakis, TMonolakis, AMonolakis, KScolari, CCalfas, JAlexander
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