Weekly Update - June 15

Quote of the Week

"I have chosen rather to be an outcast in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of sinners."

— Psalm 83:11 (LXX)

 

Apostles' Fast

Please be reminded that if you are not observing the fast you may not partake of Holy Communion. Please communicate with Fr. Pimen if there are circumstances that are preventing you from fasting.

 

For Your Edification

What is Prayer? A talk delivered by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware (video)

 

Liturgical Services This Week

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy 6:00am - 8:00am

Friday: Divine Liturgy Divine Liturgy 6:30am - 8:30am

Saturday: Divine Liturgy 8:30am - 11:30am (Oceanside)

Saturday: Vespers 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunday: Divine Liturgy 8:00am - 11:00am

 

FOCUS

This Wednesday, June 17, is Holy Cross's turn to serve meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. For details click here.

 

Dioceses Summer Retreats

The Diocese retreats for Junior High and Highs school boys and girls are fast approaching. For information please visit our upcoming events page and make sure to register on time!

 

Holy Cross Summer Club

Mark your calendars: Summer club for the children of the parish will begin on Tuesday 23 June. It will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00pm to 8:30pm throughout the summer. For more details click here.

 

Summer Cooperative

Holy Cross announces the first year of its summer cooperative for the elementary school children, grades 1-3.  The main goal of this service is to get parents involved.  This is not a drop-off summer camp; parents run the cooperative and they set the rules and activities. We will meet every Thursday of the summer starting June 25th. For more details, please click here.

 

St. Photini Girls Group

Save the date: The Saint Photini Girls Group will visit Saint Barbara Monastery on Labor Day Weekend (5-7 September).  For details please contact Tasoni Maryann.

 

Agape Meal

Volunteers are needed for food sign up and clean-up.  If you can help to provide food or help with clean-up please contact Tasoni Maryann.