Weekly Update - July 13

St. Pishoy the Great (Commemorated on 15 July)

 

Quote of the Week

“Ask for repentance in your prayer and nothing else, neither for divine lights, nor miracles, nor prophecies, nor spiritual gifts—nothing but repentance. Repentance will bring you humility, humility will bring you the Grace of God, and God will have in His Grace everything you need for your salvation, or anything you might need to help another soul"

— St. Paisios of Mount Athos

 

For Your Edification

What does it mean to take up our cross? by St. Ignatius Brianchoninov

 

Liturgical Services This Week

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (followed by instruction about the Liturgy)

Friday: Divine Liturgy 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Saturday: Divine Liturgy 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Oceanside)

Saturday: Vespers 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

Focus

This Wednesday, 25 July, is Holy Cross's turn to serve meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

Service Trip to Feeding America

We will have a service trip to Feeding America on 29 July. This can include children from ages 6 and up with a parent or other chaperone. For more information please contact Myrian Awadallah.

 

Families Forward Backpack Program

Holy Cross will participate in the Backpack program to help underprivileged families gather school supplies for children of families with mental problems.  A list of supplies needed is on the bulletin board in the social hall. For more information please contact Myrian Awadallah.

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.

Weekly Update - July 6

Quote of the Week

“Understand two thoughts, and fear them. One says, 'You are a saint,' the other, 'You won’t be saved.' Both of these thoughts are from the enemy, and there is no truth in them. But think this way: I am a great sinner, but the Lord is merciful. He loves people very much, and He will forgive my sins.“

— St. Silouan the Athonite (+1938)

Apostles' Fast

We continue the Apostles' Fast until the feast on 12 July. During this fast seafood is permitted, except on Wednesdays and Fridays when we follow a stricter 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

Didactic Liturgy by Fr. Athanasius Iskander

Liturgical Services This Week

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (followed by instruction about the Liturgy)

Friday: Divine Liturgy 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Saturday: Divine Liturgy 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Oceanside)

Saturday: Vespers 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Service Trip to Feeding America

We will have a service trip to Feeding America on 29 July. This can include children from ages 6 and up with a parent or other chaperone. For more information please contact Myrian Awadallah.

 

Families Forward Backpack Program

Holy Cross will participate in the Backpack program to help underprivileged families gather school supplies for children of families with mental problems.  A list of supplies needed is on the bulletin board in the social hall. For more information please contact Myrian Awadallah.

Dioceses Summer Retreats

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

 

Holy Cross Summer Club

Summer club for the children of the parish has begun! It will continue to meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. throughout the summer. For more details click here.

Summer Cooperative

Holy Cross announces the first year of its summer cooperative for 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. The group will meet every Thursday of the summer. 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.

Weekly Update - June 29

 

Quote of the Week

"The glory to which man is called is that he should grow more godlike by growing ever more human."

— Fr. Dumitru Staniloae (+1993)

 

Apostles' Fast

We continue the Apostles' Fast until the feast on 12 July. During this fast seafood is permitted, except on Wednesdays and Fridays when we follow a stricter 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

Hearing and Doing God's Law in the Information Age by Fr. Andrew Damick

Liturgical Services This Week

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday: NO LITURGY on 1 July — Fr. Pimen will be away

Friday: NO LITURGY on 3 July — Fr. Pimen will be away

Saturday: Divine Liturgy 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Oceanside)

Saturday: Vespers 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Service Trip to Feeding America

We will have a service trip to Feeding America on 29 July. This can include children from ages 6 and up with a parent or other chaperone. For more information please contact Myrian Awadallah.

 

Families Forward Backpack Program

Holy Cross will participate in the Backpack program to help underprivileged families gather school supplies for children of families with mental problems.  A list of supplies needed is on the bulletin board in the social hall. For more information please contact Myrian Awadallah.

 

FOCUS Meals for the Homeless

This Wednesday, 1 July, teenage and young adult Orthodox Christians from all the Orthodox Churches in San Diego will be providing meals for the homeless at God's Extended Hand. For more information regarding this service please 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

Summer club for the children of the parish has begun! It will continue to meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. throughout the summer. For more details click here.

Summer Cooperative

Holy Cross announces the first year of its summer cooperative for 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. The group will meet every Thursday of the summer. 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.

Weekly Update - June 22

Quote of the Week

“Suffering is an indication of another Kingdom which we look to. If being Christian meant being 'happy' in this life, we wouldn't need the Kingdom of Heaven.”

— Fr. Seraphim Rose (+1982)

Apostles' Fast

We continue the Apostles' Fast until the feast on 12 July. During this fast seafood is permitted, except on Wednesdays and Fridays when we follow a structure 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

A Secular Orthodoxy by Fr. Stephen Freeman

Liturgical Services This Week

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Friday: Divine Liturgy Divine Liturgy 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Saturday: Divine Liturgy 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Oceanside)

Saturday: Vespers 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Summer Cooperative

Holy Cross announces the first year of its summer cooperative for 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.

 

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.

 

 

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