HYMNS FOR SUNDAY

WANTED: SHEPHERDS, WISE MEN, ANGELS & MORE!

Sign up your kids today for a role in our amazing Holy Cross Christmas Program on Sun., Dec. 6, immediately after liturgy in the church (replacing the evening program). This year's Program will have the Nativity Play only and will run 15 minutes.  Santa Claus will visit with kids during Coffee Hour. We hope all students will participate. Tell us your child's first and last name, age, grade, and whether they want a speaking role (1-3 lines), non-speaking role, or participate only in the singing. Rehearsal for everyone on Sat., Dec. 5, 11 am-12:30 pm. Additional rehearsals for speaking roles on Thur & Fri, Dec. 3-4, 6:45-8pm.  Contact Eva Canellos, cecanellos@aol.com. 

TOUCHSTONE: A JOURNAL OF MERE CHRISTIANITY - Thursday, November 5

. . . is a Christian Journal based on the fundamental doctrines of the Christian Faith. We are happy to announce that J. Douglas Johnson, the Executive Editor of Touchstone, has accepted our invitation to speak here at Holy Cross. Touchstone articles are often used in the Studies in the Faith courses and the Touchstone Conference is attended each year by parishioners. The event is open to our parishioners. We have also put the invite out to Bay Area Orthodox jurisdictions and several Christian churches. The event will open at 6:00 pm in The Oaks, with Mr. Johnson speaking soon after.  Refreshments to follow. RSVP to office@goholycross.org. Please click here for the event flyer.

COWBOY COFFEE AND BBQ - NOVEMBER 8TH FOLLOWING LITURGY

Y’all are invited to join us for our Faith, Family and Fellowship Roundup in The Oaks. Sponsored by Holy Cross Philoptochos. Tickets are $25 each, kids under 10, free. Enjoy a BBQ meal, fresh coffee, iced tea and homemade sweet treats. Raffle tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5. For questions or reservations contact Gigi at gglafkides@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there! Yeehaw!!! Click here for the event flyer.

PROPHET ELIAS 46th ANNIVERSARY GALA - Saturday, November 14

Honoring Robin & Greg Sirakides for their dedication and contributions to Prophet Elias for over 42 years. $100 per person, limited seating. 223 Church Street, Santa Cruz. RSVP by November 6 to georgiac59@aol.com or 831-818-7231 or via this link. /  All proceeds from this wonderful event will go toward repairing the interior damage to the church caused by roof leaks. We pray to raise $20,000 through your generous donations and auction item participation. If you are not able to attend, please consider making a donation to our beautiful church. Thank you!  

GODPARENTS LUNCH - Sunday, November 15

Join us following Divine Liturgy as we honor our Godparents for their love and guidance. Sip & Celebrate! - Spritzes and Mimosas available for purchase. Admission for adults, $35; dancers and children 6 to 18, $20; 5 and under – FREE. For seating requests, please email Kathy Flocas by November 13 at kathyflocas@yahoo.com or 650-862-2610. Flyer and RSVP link here.

KICKS 4 KIDS NEW SHOE DRIVE - Now through November 15

Sponsored by our Holy Cross Philoptochos - Please donate! It’s time once again to open our hearts and make a difference in the life of a child through our Kicks 4 Kids Shoe Drive. A new pair of shoes may seem like a small gift, but to a child in need, it can bring comfort, confidence, and a beautiful smile. We invite you to join us in this special ministry by donating a new pair of shoes and helping us put a smile on a child’s face. Together, we can make a difference—one pair of shoes at a time. Click here to sign up for a Child https://sites.google.com/view/hcnewkicksforkids/home Click here to make a Monetary Donation to Kicks 4 Kids https://www.goholycross.org/Philoptochos/Donation.aspx Click here for the flyer!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - Sunday, December 6, immediately following Liturgy

Enjoy the beautiful Holy Cross Christmas Program, immediately after liturgy in the church (not in the evening this year). Students will perform a 15 minute Nativity Play with singing by the students, choir & congregation. Santa visits with kids at coffee hour. 

PHILOPTOCHOS PHLASH - News from our recent Board Meeting