Weekly Update - June 8

Quote of the Week

"The best fast is to endure everything that God sends your way."

— Elder Anatoly of Optina

Apostles' Fast

We are now beginning the second week of the Apostles' fast which will end with the feast for the Apostles Peter & Paul on 12 July. 

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

The Way of Communion: Eating as an Extension and Echo of the Eucharist

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

 

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. Details forthcoming.

 

St. Athanasius & St. Cyril School of Theology Courses

Our diocese's St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School has announced it's summer session schedule for 2015.  The session will be held from 14 June to 24 July and will include both online and live instruction. The online application is here. For a list of summer courses click here.

Weekly Update - June 1

The Ancient of days/ Whom the angels praise/ today has come into Egypt/ to save us His people.

— From the doxology for the Holy Family's Flight into Egypt

Quote of the Week

"God has created all people spiritually equal."

— St. John Chrysostom

Apostles' Fast

Today we begin the Apostles' Fast, which will end on the feast of the Apostles Paul & Peter on 12 July. 

We fast for many reasons, not least of which is so that we can learn to discipline our bodies and to cultivate control over our bodily desires and passions.

The basic diet that we observe during the fast is a vegan one (no animal products), however, during this fast the Church permits seafood, except on Wednesdays on Fridays when fasting is more strict. 

It is important, however, to not only adhere to a specific diet, but to actually fast by abstaining from food or drink for a certain period of the day. It is highly recommended that each member of the Church consult with a spiritual father as to how they will observe the fast.

May God grant us a fast that will fruitfully produce saints!

For Your Edification

Human Relationships in the Light of Christ

A wonderful talk given by Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou of St. John the Baptist Monastery in Essex, UK.

Focus

This Wednesday, 3 June, is the Orthodox Young Adults day for serving meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information. All young adults are encouraged to participate.

Collection for God's Extended Hand

We are currently collecting funds for God's Extended Hand in Sunday School for badly needed repairs. This is the organization that we work with to serve meals to the homeless in downtown San Diego.

St. Athanasius & St. Cyril School of Theology Courses

Our diocese's St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School has announced it's summer session schedule for 2015.  The session will be held from 14 June to 24 July and will include both online and live instruction. The online application is here. For a list of summer courses click here.

Weekly Update - May 25

Christ is risen, ascended into the heavens, and sent to us the Paraclete!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"As the Lord put on the body, leaving behind all principality and power, so Christians put on the Holy Spirit, and are at rest."

— St. Makarios the  Great

Weekday Liturgies

Tuesdays 6:00 am - 8:00 am (Sorrento Valley).

Fridays 6:30 am - 8:30 am (Sorrento Valley)

 

Pentecost Liturgy

This Sunday, 31 May, we will be celebrating the great feast of Pentecost. Matins & the Divine Liturgy will being at 8:00 am as usual, followed by the agape meal, then followed by the Kneeling Vespers service. There will be no Sunday School that day.

 

MAKING THE PROSPHORA

Anyone interested in learning to make the prosphora (qurban) please contact Fr. Pimen.

 

Focus

This Wednesday, 27 May, is Holy Cross's turn to serve meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

COLLECTION FOR GOD'S EXTENDED HAND

We are currently collecting funds for God's Extended Hand in Sunday School for badly needed repairs. This is the organization that we work with to serve meals to the homeless in downtown San Diego.

BECOMING HUMAN BLOG

Check out Fr. Pimen's new blog!

ST. ATHANASIUS & ST. CYRIL THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL

Our diocese's St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School has announced it's summer session schedule for 2015.  The session will be held from 14 June to 24 July and will include both online and live instruction. For specific information on courses please see the flyer on the bulletin board at church.

Weekly Update - May 18

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

Quote of the Week

"In the spiritual life, more often than not, the conditions we encounter are opposite of what we expect."

— Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra

Ascension Liturgy

The Divine Liturgy of the Eucharist for the Ascension of our Lord will be on Thursday 21 May from 6:00 am to 8:00 am (Sorrento Valley).

Making the Prosphora

Anyone interested in learning to make the prosphora (qurban) please contact Fr. Pimen.

Collection for God's Extended Hand

We are currently collecting funds for God's Extended Hand in Sunday School for badly needed repairs. This is the organization that we work with to serve meals to the homeless in downtown San Diego.

Becoming Human Blog

Check out Fr. Pimen's new blog!

St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School

Our diocese's St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School has announced it's summer session schedule for 2015.  The session will be held from 14 June to 24 July and will include both online and live instruction. For specific information on courses please see the flyer on the bulletin board at church.

Weekly Update - May 12

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

Quote of the Week

"In the future life, a Christian will not be tested as to whether he renounced the world, whether he fasted, whether he performed vigils ... but he will be diligently examined as to whether he has any kind of likeness to Christ, as a son to his father, as Paul says, 'My little children of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you' (Gal. 4:19). The likeness of Christ is composed of truth, meekness, righteousness, and, together with them, humility and love of men."  

—St. Simeon the New Theologian

New Website

Check out our new website at: holycross-orthodox.org

We encourage you to take a look at the stewardship link as well as the links about Orthodox Christianity and the resources for parents and Sunday School.

Weekly Update - May 4

Check out the latest Holy Cross News, Schedule, Updates and Announcements ... Holy Cross News May 4, 2015 "Christ is risen from the dead, Trampling down death by death, And upon those in the tombs Bestowing life!"   Announcements CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!   Announcing a new ministry:   The St. Basil the Great Fellowship meets after the weekday liturgies. Together we have a bit of coffee and breakfast while reading a spiritually edifying book. We are currently reading Fr. George Calciu: Interviews, Homilies, & Talks. It is a marvelous way to begin the day. Come join us!     This Wednesday is the Young Adult FOCUS dinner for the homeless at God's Extended Hand. 1625 Island Ave, San Diego, 92101 Feeding the Homeless at God’s Extended Hand on Wednesday's from 3pm-8pm (come any time during those hours) We need a lot of help please. Contact Fr. Pimen or Silvia Guirguis (s_guirguis@yahoo.com) for info and days of service. Agape Meal Volunteers Anyone interested in helping with the agape-meal on Sundays should contact Tasoni Maryann (mshenoda@me.com) UPCOMING EVENTS St. Katherine Fellowship Meeting  Friday May 8, 2015 This Friday the St. Katherine of Alexandria Young Adults Fellowship will be meeting at Andrew and Monica Iskander's home. 7:00pm. Please contact Fr. Pimen for the address. (fr.pimen@icloud.com) Parish updates Sunday School Classes every Sunday following liturgy Adult class will be held inside the church during Sunday School . Hail to the Cross! Please visit us at www.holycrosscoc.org  for more information and services. or Contact us at holycrosscoc@gmail.org  For your benefit Living Our Faith: “It’s Too Hard For My Kids” St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological School (ACTS) For more class details:  http://actslibrary.org/all-courses/ To get started, apply at: http://actslibrary.org/acts-application-registration-2/  follow on Twitter    friend on Facebook    forward to a friend  Copyright ©  Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church All rights reserved. Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church 10505 Sorrento Valley Road Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92121   Donate online: unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

Weekly Update - April 19

Check out the latest Holy Cross News, Schedule, Updates and Announcements ... Holy Cross News April 19, 2015 "Christ is risen from the dead, Trampling down death by death, And upon those in the tombs Bestowing life!"   Announcements CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN! Liturgy and Vespers Schedule Update: Holy and Divine Liturgy Weekday Schedule: Tuesdays from 6:00 am - 8:00 am Fridays from 6:30 am - 8:30 am Vespers Schedule: Saturdays at 6;00 pm       Feeding the Homeless at God’s Extended Hand on Wednesday's from 3pm-8pm (come any time during those hours) We need a lot of help please. Contact Fr. Pimen or Silvia Guirguis (s_guirguis@yahoo.com) for info and days of service. Agape Meal Volunteers Anyone interested in helping with the agape-meal on Sundays should contact Tasoni Maryann (mshenoda@me.com) UPCOMING EVENTS St. Katherine Fellowship Meeting  Friday April 25, 2017 Meeting this week will be held at church in Sorrento Valley Parish updates Sunday School Classes every Sunday following liturgy Adult class will be held inside the church during Sunday School . Hail to the Cross! Please visit us at www.holycrosscoc.org  for more information and services. or Contact us at holycrosscoc@gmail.org  For your benefit Living Our Faith: “It’s Too Hard For My Kids” St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological School (ACTS) For more class details:  http://actslibrary.org/all-courses/ To get started, apply at: http://actslibrary.org/acts-application-registration-2/  follow on Twitter    friend on Facebook    forward to a friend  Copyright ©  Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church All rights reserved. Our Mailing Address for Donations: Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church P.O. BOX 22809 San Diego, CA 92192     or online at unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences