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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2017-06-18
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Holy Cross Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (248) 477-1677
  • Fax:
  • (248) 477-0231
  • Street Address:

  • 25225 Middlebelt Rd.

  • Farmington Hills, MI 48336


Services Schedule

DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAYS 10 A.M.

OFFICE HOURS 10 A.M.- 3 P.M.  MONDAY-WEDNESDAY,  FRIDAY  (CLOSED THURSDAY)

BONNIE SITARAS: OFFICE COORDINATOR

 


Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16.

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality. All who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. When Gentiles who have not the law do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or perhaps excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.


Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 4:18-23

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left their boat and their father, and followed him. And he went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to Thee, O Lifegiver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy Kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation, O only Friend of man.
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Saints and Feasts

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June 24

Nativity of the Forerunner John the Baptist

He that was greater than all who are born of women, the Prophet who received God's testimony that he surpassed all the Prophets, was born of the aged and barren Elizabeth (Luke 1: 7) and filled all his kinsmen, and those that lived round about, with gladness and wonder. But even more wondrous was that which followed on the eighth day when he was circumcised, that is, the day on which a male child receives his name. Those present called him Zacharias, the name of his father. But the mother said, "Not so, but he shall be called John." Since the child's father was unable to speak, he was asked, by means of a sign, to indicate the child's name. He then asked for a tablet and wrote, "His name is John." And immediately Zacharias' mouth was opened, his tongue was loosed from its silence of nine months, and filled with the Holy Spirit, he blessed the God of Israel, Who had fulfilled the promises made to their fathers, and had visited them that were sitting in darkness and the shadow of death, and had sent to them the light of salvation. Zacharias prophesied concerning the child also, saying that he would be a Prophet of the Most High and Forerunner of Jesus Christ. And the child John, who was filled with grace, grew and waxed strong in the Spirit; and he was in the wilderness until the day of his showing to Israel (Luke 1:57-80). His name is a variation of the Hebrew "Johanan," which means "Yah is gracious."


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Notices

 
Welcome BONNIE SITARAS to our Office Staff!
Eileen Ludwig our dedicated church secretary
and office administrator retired this past May
after 33 years at Holy Cross.
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 14: PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
7:30pm
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 18: FATHER'S DAY / GRADUATION SUNDAY
fellowship hosted by Goya Parents:
"Youth of the Year" Presentation
10:00am Divine Liturgy
3yr. memorial: George Paron
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DONATION RECEIPTS (other than Sterwardship and Memorials)
Under $50 upon request
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PAPER MAILINGS BEING PHASED OUT:
The montly Newletter is being phased out.
Communication will be conducted via e-bulletin (email),
e-notices (e-mail), and Facebook: HolyCrossGreekOrthodoxChurch.
Weekly bulletin will be continued.  If you wish to receive paper,
contact office to receive a monthly mailing of weekly bulletins.
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NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE THANK YOUS:
Gus Spanos and John Liadis: Co-chairs,
Peter Angelas, Kerby's Koney Island,
Ed Power and crew: Dan Dallas, Chef Stefone, TooRaLoo (Nick Varnavas) and Ginopolis'
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Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC)
To All Clergy, Parish Staff, and OCMC Ambassadors:
Volunteers Needed for Youth Ministry Outreach

Empower youth and teens in countries where youth ministry is evolving and opportunities for youth leadership exist. Orthodox Mission Teams to Ghana, Kenya, and Mexico will offer programs for students and adult leaders, giving them the opportunity to develop vision for their youth groups, as well as teach the Biblical basics of youth ministry and offer a Christian witness. These teams will model servant leadership by assisting in small groups, recreation, and prayer. OCMC invites you to join these opportunities in youth ministry. For more information, please visit www.ocmc.org, e-mail teams@ocmc.org, or call 1-877 GO FORTH (ext 141).

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Ladies Philoptochos News


CONGRATULATIONS! TO OUR NEW BOARD
(will be sworn in September)
Debbie George, President
Terrie Stefanakis, Vice President
Denise Liberty, Recording Secretary
Evangeli Stilianos, Corresponding Secretary
Dina Rand, Treasurer
 
Thank you, to our outgoing officers
Presvytera Olga, Audrey Kourtakis and Pauline Yiannakis

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2017 Holy Cross Graduates

Graduates  2017

On Sunday, June 18, we will be honoring our High School and College Graduates following Church Services. 

                 

   HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Milton Nicholas Alexander, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Alexander of Novi, graduated from Novi High School. He will be attending Grand Valley State University this fall to study Business.

 

Lauren Bittinger,  daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bittinger of Birmingham, graduated from Seaholm High School. She will be attending Northwestern University in the fall studying engineering and business.

 

Alethia Blough, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Blough of Northville, graduated from Northville High School with Honors. She will be attending the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in the fall to study Neuroscience. She is also the recipient of an academic scholarship awarded by the local chapter of Ahepa.

 

Maria Fekaris, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Fekaris of Commerce, graduated with honors from Lakeland High School. She will be attending the University of Kentucky in the fall to pursue a Bachelor of Science in the College of Nursing.

 

Christina Hiotaky, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hiotaky of Berkley, graduated with honors from Berkley High School. She will be attending the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago in the fall to study Architecture on scholarship. She has also committed to swim for the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks.

 

Alexander John Krear, son of Mr. & Mrs. Tad Krear of Bloomfield Hills, graduated from Bloomfield Hills High School. He is an NHS member. He will be attending Michigan State University in the fall to study either Engineering or Business.

 

Matthew James Power, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Power of Franklin, graduated from Birmingham Groves High School. He will be attending Hope College, Michigan in the fall to pursue a degree in Business and History.

 

Vena Marie Thanos, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dino Thanos of New Hudson, graduated from South Lyon East High School. She will be attending Schoolcraft Community College in the fall to pursue general studies.

 

 COLLEGE GRADUATES

Anastasia Demopoulos, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Greg Demopoulos  of Canton, graduated  with honors from the University of Illinois with a Master’s in Business Administration. She will receive a second Master’s degree in Human Resources in December.

 

Catherine Garber, daughter of  Mr. & Mrs. Doug Garber of Livonia, graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor Degree in Communication and Public Relations and a Minor in Graphic Design and Health Promotions. She is pursuing a career in the field and continuing an internship with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

 

Zachary J. Heller, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Heller of Northville, graduated from The Ohio State University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Studies. His future plans include Television Internships and Graduate School at Central Michigan University.

 

Andrew Leamon, husband of Georgina Morris, graduated from Oakland University with a Doctorate in Medicine. He will begin his Residency at St. John’s Hospital and will pursue a career in Emergency Medicine.

 

Georgina Aglaia Morris, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Morris of Novi, graduated from Oakland University with a Doctorate in Medicine. She will begin her Residency at Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital and will pursue a career in Geriatric Medicine.

 

Spyridon Peter Morris, son of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Morris of Novi,  graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and a Minor in Fermented Beverages. His future plans include attending the Holy Cross Seminary in Boston.

CONGRATULATIONS  TO ALL OUR GRADUATES
 

05/23/2017

 

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Altar Boy List

 Captains: Matt Power,  Alex Krear, Milton Alexander

TEAM ONE

  • Matthew Fekaris
  • Steven Blough
  • Demetri Zervos
  • Nicholas Barnaby
  • Benjamin Barnaby
  • Mateo Pesaros

Team One ScheduleJune 25. July & August open Come any Sunday!  September 10.

TEAM TWO

  • Chris Zervos
  • Samie Zervos
  • Yianni Yiannakis
  • Dimitri Sitaras
  • Pano Stilianos
  • Dino Thanos

Team Two Schedule:  June 18.  July open Come any Sunday!  September 17.

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On Holy Days, if you come on time you can serve, for robes on Holy Days it's first come-first serve.

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PLEASE NOTE ALTAR BOYS AND PARENTS:  This is a great commitment to the Lord and it is an important RESPONSIBILITY to be on time for the Divine Liturgy!

Liturgy begins at 10 a.m. SO please be on time!

DO NOT come into the Holy Altar after 10:05 a.m.

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St Nicholas National Shrine Parish Campaign

Holy Cross contribution to campaign 21,279 (Goya 1,100 of total), Philoptochos contribution to campaign 4,000 (25,279)

We were the 2nd highest in our Metropolis...

 

St. Nicholas National Shrine

www.StNicholasWTC.org

 

See construction progress via web cam link

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Events, Announcements, Flyers

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