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Holy Cross Church
Publish Date: 2026-10-04
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Schedule
Flyers
Prayer Requests
Philoptochos
Memorial Donations

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Holy Cross Church

General Information

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

  • 25225 Middlebelt Rd.

  • Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Contact Information

Fr. Alex Radulescu
Parish Priest

[email protected] | (248) 306-9162

Michelle Thomas
Office Administrator

[email protected] | (248) 477-1677

Services Schedule

holycrossgo.org/calendar

DIVINE LITURGY

Sundays 10am

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday, 10am - 3pm

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that He must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 1st 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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."



Wisdom of the Fathers

There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of intention. Natural instincts impel us when, for example, we do to others what we would wish them to do to us (cf. Luke 6:31), or when we see someone suffering deprivation or in need and naturally feel compassion. Angelic powers impel us when, being ourselves impelled to something worthwhile, we find we are providentially helped and guided. We are impelled by probity of intention when, discriminating between good and evil, we choose the good.
St. Maximos the Confessor
Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century

Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
St. John Chrysostom
Unknown, 4th century



Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 1st Mode

The stone having been sealed by the Pharisees and chief priests, * and Your all-immaculate body being guarded by soldiers, * You rose on the third day, O Lord and Savior, granting life unto the world. * Then the powers of the heavens cried out to You, O Giver of Life, and shouted, * “Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! * Glory to Your eternal rule! * Glory to Your plan for saving us, only benevolent God!”

Apolytikion for the Church in the 1st Mode

Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your commonwealth.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Mode

A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.


Saints and Feasts

October 04

2nd Sunday of Luke

October 04

Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens

According to some, Hierotheus, like Saint Dionysius, was a member of the court of Mars Hill. Having first been instructed in the Faith of Christ by Paul, he became Bishop of Athens. He, in turn, initiated the divine Dionysius more perfectly into the mysteries of Christ; the latter, on his part, elaborated more clearly and distinctly Hierotheus' concise and summary teachings concerning the Faith. He too was brought miraculously by the power of the Holy Spirit to be present at the Dormition of the Theotokos, when, together with the sacred Apostles, he became a leader of the divine hymnody. "He was wholly transported, wholly outside himself and was so deeply absorbed in communion with the sacred things he celebrated in hymnology, that to all who heard him and saw him and knew him, and yet knew him not, he seemed to be inspired of God, a divine hymnographer," as Dionysius says (On the Divine Names, 3:2). Having lived in a manner pleasing to God, he reposed in the Lord.



Schedule

Calendar updates: holycrossgo.org/calendar

Schedule

TODAY

Sunday, October 4 (Church Musicians Sunday)

  • 09:15 am | Orthros
  • 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
  • 11:10 am | Memorial: Adam P. Angelas (40 Day)
  • 11:15 am | Church School
  • 11:20 am | GOYA Oath of Office
  • 11:30 am | Coffee Hour - The Angelas Family
  • 12:00 pm | Baptism of Jumoi Reid

 

THIS WEEK

Monday, October 5

  • 06:00 pm | Adult Catechism (Session 2)
  • 07:15 pm | Bible Study (Isaiah 22-24)

Thursday, October 8

  • 07:00 pm | Choir Rehearsal
  • 07:00 pm | Parish Council Meeting

 

UPCOMING

Sunday, October 11

  • 09:15 am | Orthros
  • 10:00 am | Divine Liturgy
  • 11:10 am | Memorial: Peter Zervos (5 years)
  • 11:15 am | Church School
  • 11:30 am | Coffee Hour - The Power Family
  • 05:00 pm | GOYA Fireside Chat

 

Announcements & Reminders

FLOWERS

If you are interested in donating to purchase flowers to decorate an icon for a feast day, or to decorate the church for Pascha, please contact the Church Office or look for donation box on the pangari.

PROSPHORA

Interested in sponsoring prosphora? Please contact the Church Office.

ICONS IN THE ALTAR

If you brought icons to be blessed in the altar, please retrieve them after 40 days. 

WORSHIP

Please download the Daily Readings App Lite (free download) for the daily Gospel & Epistle readings.

LIVESTREAM SERVICES

www.holycrossgo.org/live

STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE

Please continue to support our Chuch via your Stewardship pledge and donations. Please mail your checks directly to the church or donate online by clicking on the "GIVE" button on our website. Visit the Stewardship webpage to fill out your annual pledge card and/or to pay your stewardship.

VIGIL CANDLES

If you would like us to light a vigil candle for you, please call the Church Office or email [email protected] with your name(s) and Fr. Alex will light a vigil candle for you and say a prayer.

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Register your card in a few steps. Each May the registration needs to be renewed,
so if you were part of the program last year and haven't renewed, please do so. Go to:
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Flyers



Prayer Requests

Please continue to pray for the health and healing of:

  • Metropolitan Nicholas
  • Metropolitan Isaiah
  • Psa. Gabriela Pantea
  • Andy Athens
  • George Benardos
  • Polydora Bourdouvalis
  • Antonia Comer
  • Helene Cuscutis
  • Dan Dallas
  • Grace Decco
  • Marilyn Georgeson
  • Elise Gorman
  • Brian Heikkuri
  • Bill Hiotaky
  • Julie Hiotaky
  • Irene Katsias
  • Maureen Kelly
  • Zachary King
  • Niki Klimatianos
  • Eva Kocoves
  • Elaine Kourtakis
  • Tom Lagos
  • Nayiri Misirliyan
  • Faye Prekeges
  • Dina Rand
  • Paraskevi Theodorou
  • Pete Varvaresos
  • Nicholas Varveris
  • Rafael Vasu
  • Dennis Watkins
  • Gina Weiler
  • Rick Wilson
  • Bentley
  • Heather
  • Perris
  • Lexi
  • Kanella Katsikas
  • Erica Bittinger
  • Michael Diamond
  • Archie
  • Jason
  • Sophie Paron
  • Gheorghia Cherpes
  • Baby Elias
  • Allison Ricardi
  • Virginia, John & Olivia Koutsouros
  • Alexandra Anton
  • Christine & Vasili Zoyes
  • George R.
  • Soledad Liadis
  • Aria Sophia Liadis
  • Evelyn Morris
  • James
  • Tommy
  • Phyllis
  • Andrea Szczygiel
  • Jackie
  • Lori
  • Michael
  • Amanda
  • Ayva
  • Joyce
  • Karolyn
  • Jason
  • Tracey
  • Sorin
  • Pat Thrubis
  • Michelle Madau
  • Allen George
  • Tom and Mary Casoglos
  • Bob Zocco
  • Steve N.
  • Nancy Temple

 

Please email the office if you want to add your name or loved ones to the prayer list. Thank you!

 



Philoptochos

INVITATION TO JOIN HOLY CROSS PHILOPTOCHOS

All women 18 years old and over are encouraged to join our Holy Cross Philoptochos. New and returning members are welcome! The 2025 Philoptochos Stewardship Form is attached.

 

NEXT MEETING 

  • October 21st @ 5:30 pm

COFFEE HOUR

  • 10/04 - The Angelas Family
  • 10/11 - The Power Family
  • 10/18 - Elaine Moundros & Harriet Bills
  • 10/25 - The Kourtakis Families, Audrey & George, Demetrius & Elaine, and George & Irene Katsias

 

NOTE ABOUT THE COFFEE HOUR:  Philoptochos would like to thank our parishioners who support us throughout the year by sponsoring our Sunday Coffee Hour and bringing delicious treats to share. Your sponsorship and sharing promote fellowship and we are so grateful.

Please consider hosting a Sunday Coffee Hour by signing up on the sheet in the church lobby or contacting Bonnie Sitaras at 248-259-0986.

When scheduling a memorial through the Church Office and you would like to host coffee hour that day, please let Michelle in the office know so we can plan accordingly. 

Thank you.

 

 



Memorial Donations

In Loving Memory

 

ADAM P. ANGELAS

Mr. & Mrs. George Angelas

Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Angelas

Mr. & Mrs. Peter K. Angelas

Zita Baziliauskas

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Blough

Mr. & Mrs. Constantino Boudouris

Anna Carroll

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Casoglos

Despina Catsikopulos

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Chalogianis

Patricia Clemmons

The Conrad Family

Nanette Cortese

Helen Dimitriou Carlson

Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Chonacas

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Coe

Greg Demopoulos 

Mr. & Mrs. George Economos

Mr. & Mrs. Evanovich

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fekaris

Michael Francesco & Katherine Alioto

Stamatia Garris

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Gehan

Mr. & Mrs. John George

Marianthy Haight

Georgia Hampel

Rev. Fr. Dean & Presvytera Olga Hountalas

 Elaine Ioanou

Lorraine J. Goffredo

Michael Kalasz

Mr. & Mrs. Evans Lucas

Annette Madias

Nickolaos Madias

Mr. & Mrs. Dean Makricostas

Mr. & Mrs. James Makricostas

The Marquardt Family

George Matheos

Mr. & Mrs. George Mihos

Diane Morris

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Moundros

Mr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Papanikolaou

Dr. & Mrs. Antonios Paras

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Partis

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Power

Stefanie Psarakis

Mrs. Kalli Sarigiannis

Margarita Shukla

Cynthia Sikina

Basil Simon

Haroula Sinanis

Mr. & Mrs. PJ Smith

Dianne Stackhouse

The Stravelakis Family

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sturm

The Theodore Family

Daniella Toma

The Walmroth Family

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Gus Zervos

Dr. Marcus & Mrs. Zervos

 

MARY STRATES

Elaine Ioanou

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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