Weekly Update - October 26

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"We have Christ our God, the one who died and rose again for us, as our example and prototype."

— Amma Theodora of the Desert

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Orthodox Christianity and Halloween by Fr. George Morelli

SERVICES THIS WEEK

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

Tuesday: Bible Study (men) 7: 00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

Daylight Savings Ends

Don't forget that daylight savings ends on Sunday 1 November. Set your clocks back one hour.

NEW MINISTRY: ST. ATHANASIUS THE GREAT CATECHETICAL SCHOOL

We continue our first in a bible study and lecture series of St. Athanasius the Great Catechetical School. We are currently studying the Epistle to the Romans. 

Next meeting (men): Tuesday 27 October, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross (Sorrento)

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 28 October, Holy Cross will participate in serving meals to the hungry at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

HYMNS

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays please see the bulletin board at church or contact Tasoni Maryann. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - October 19

Quote of the Week

"[I]n reading the Bible we aim at understanding and not at research, investigation, or study, for the Bible is to be understood, not investigated."

— Fr. Matthew the Poor (+2006)

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Ten Point Program for Orthodox Life

SERVICES THIS WEEK

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

Tuesday: Bible Study (women) 7: 00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: Divine Liturgy 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (note the time change — only this week)

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

NEW MINISTRY: ST. ATHANASIUS THE GREAT CATECHETICAL SCHOOL

We continue our first in a bible study and lecture series of St. Athanasius the Great Catechetical School. We are currently studying the Epistle to the Romans. 

Next meeting (women): Tuesday 20 October, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross (Sorrento)

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 21 September, Holy Cross will participate in serving meals to the hungry at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

HYMNS

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays please see the bulletin board at church or contact Tasoni Maryann. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - October 12

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened."
— Romans 1:21

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

The Dangers of Emotionally Charged Music in Liturgical Life (video - Arabic w/ English subtitles)

SERVICES THIS WEEK

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

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (men)

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

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

NEW MINISTRY: ST. ATHANASIUS THE GREAT CATECHETICAL SCHOOL

We continue our first in a bible study and lecture series of the St. Athanasius the Great Catechetical School. We are currently studying the Epistle to the Romans. 

Next meeting (men): Tuesday 6 October, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross (Sorrento).

ADDITIONAL LITURGY

We are now praying a Divine Liturgy on the first Saturday of every month in Sorrento Valley from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

HYMNS

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays please see the bulletin board at church or contact Tasoni Maryann. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - October 5

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“If he is not edified by my silence, he will not be edified by my speech.”
— Abba Pambo

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Coptic Orthodox Christian Documentary (video)

SERVICES THIS WEEK

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

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (women)

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

Friday: St. Katherine of Alexandria Young Adults Fellowship 7:00 p.m. (at Holy Cross)

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

NEW MINISTRY: ST. ATHANASIUS THE GREAT CATECHETICAL SCHOOL

We continue our first in a bible study and lecture series of the St. Athanasius the Great Catechetical School. We are currently studying the Epistle to the Romans. 

Next meeting (women): Tuesday 6 October, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross (Sorrento).

ADDITIONAL LITURGY

We are now praying a Divine Liturgy on the first Saturday of every month in Sorrento Valley from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 7 October, Young Orthodox Christian adults in San Diego will participate in serving meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

HIS HOLINESS'S VISIT

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II will be visiting our diocese in October. The following events are open for those who would like to attend.

Thursday 15 October: Arabic Youth Meeting for ages 18-35 at St. George (Bellflower)

Friday 16 October: English Youth Meeting for ages 18-35. Registration must be made for this event at: http://www.thecocc.org/site/registration-english-youth-meeting

Sunday 18 October: Saint Verena Charity Banquet at 3PM in the Hilton Anaheim- with HH Pope Tawadros II and HG Bishop Serapion. Tickets available at The St. Verena Charity website.

Tickets are $100/adult and $40/child age 4-12. There is a children's program available for children age 4-12. NO ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4. For questions or help purchasing tickets, contact Miena Armanios.

HYMNS

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays please see the bulletin board at church or contact Tasoni Maryann. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - September 28

Elder Joseph the Hesychast

Quote of the Week

“Man’s chief aim should be to find God. In finding God, he finds true happiness.”
— Elder Joseph the Hesychast (+1959)

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Behind the Monastery Walls (A documentary about monasteries in Romania)

LITURGICAL SERVICES THIS WEEK

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

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

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

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

NEW MINISTRY: ST. ATHANASIUS THE GREAT CATECHETICAL SCHOOL

We continue our first in a bible study and lecture series of St. Athanasius the Great Catechetical School. We are currently studying the Epistle to the Romans. 

Next meeting (men): Tuesday 29 September, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross (Sorrento).

ADDITIONAL LITURGY

Beginning on Saturday 3 October, we will be praying a Divine Liturgy on the first Saturday of every month in Sorrento Valley from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 30 September, all of the Orthodox Churches in San Diego will participate in serving meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

HIS HOLINESS'S VISIT

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II will be visiting our diocese in October. The following events are open for those who would like to attend.

Thursday 15 October: Arabic Youth Meeting for ages 18-35 at St. George (Bellflower)

Friday 16 October: English Youth Meeting for ages 18-35. Registration must be made for this event at: http://www.thecocc.org/site/registration-english-youth-meeting

Sunday 18 October: Saint Verena Charity Banquet at 3PM in the Hilton Anaheim- with HH Pope Tawadros II and HG Bishop Serapion. Tickets available at The St. Verena Charity website.

Tickets are $100/adult and $40/child age 4-12. There is a children's program available for children age 4-12. NO ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4. For questions or help purchasing tickets, contact Miena Armanios.

HYMNS

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays please see the bulletin board at church or contact Tasoni Maryann. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - September 21

The Elders of Optina

Quote of the Week

"I implore you to live piously in order that you might preserve your Orthodox faith, in order that no one and nothing, no circumstance and no kind of sorrow can turn you away from it. For this you absolutely must pray, seeking God's help to keep your faith pure.."

— St. Nikon of Optina (+1931)

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

On the Jesus Prayer by Fr. Maximos of Simonopetra (audio: please take the time to listen to this very important and edifying lecture)

LITURGICAL SERVICES THIS WEEK

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

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

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

COPTIC CLUB AT UCSD

Coptic Club at UCSD (and all students in San Diego are invited!) will be hosting it's welcome BBQ  event tonight (Monday 21 September) at 5:00 p.m. at the Doyle Community Park located at: 
8175 Regents Rd, San Diego, California 92122

Please check the Holy Cross website under the "ministers" link in the very near future for a schedule of Coptic Club events and talks during this academic year.

NEW MINISTRY: ST. ATHANASIUS THE GREAT CATECHETICAL SCHOOL

We continue our first in a bible study and lecture series of St. Athanasius the Great Catechetical School. We are currently studying the Epistle to the Romans. 

Next meeting (men): Tuesday 39 September, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross.

ADDITIONAL LITURGY

Beginning on Saturday 3 October, we will be praying a Divine Liturgy on the first Saturday of every month in Sorrento Valley from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 23 September, Holy Cross will participate in serving meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

HIS HOLINESS'S VISIT

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II will be visiting our diocese in October. The following events are open for those who would like to attend.

Thursday 15 October: Arabic Youth Meeting for ages 18-35 at St. George (Bellflower)

Friday 16 October: English Youth Meeting for ages 18-35. Registration must be made for this event at: http://www.thecocc.org/site/registration-english-youth-meeting

Sunday 18 October: Saint Verena Charity Banquet at 3PM in the Hilton Anaheim- with HH Pope Tawadros II and HG Bishop Serapion. Tickets available at The St. Verena Charity website.

Tickets are $100/adult and $40/child age 4-12. There is a children's program available for children age 4-12. NO ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4. For questions or help purchasing tickets, contact Miena Armanios.

ANNIVERSARY AND GRADUATING CLASSES CELEBRATION

God willing, on Sunday 27 September we will celebrate the one year anniversary of Holy Cross in the Sorrento Valley location. If you have any photos or videos please send them, with details of the events in them, to Sherif Hanna. 

On that same day we will also recognize those who have graduated as well as the participants int eh Mahragan al-Keraza and YSC events.

HYMNS

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

FOOD & CLEAN-UP

To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays please see the bulletin board at church or contact Tasoni Maryann. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.

Weekly Update - September 14

Quote of the Week

"The Divine Services in their composition contain all the fullness of the dogmatic teaching of the Church and set forth a path to salvation. They present invaluable spiritual wealth. The more fully and precisely they are fulfilled, the more benefit the participants receive from them. Those who perform them carelessly and who shorten them by their laziness rob their flock, depriving them of their very daily bread, stealing from them a most valuable treasure. The shortening of the services which comes about through a lack of strength must be done wisely and performed circumspectly in order not to touch that which should not be tampered with."

— St. John the Wonderworker of Shanghai & San Francisco (+1966)

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

55 Maxims for Living a Christian Life by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko

LITURGICAL SERVICES THIS WEEK

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

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

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

NEW MINISTRY: ST. ATHANASIUS THE GREAT CATECHETICAL SCHOOL

On Tuesday 15 September we will begin a new weekly bible study and lecture series ministry at Holy Cross called the St. Athanasius the Great Catechetical School. In order to accommodate those with children, we will alternate weekly meetings between the women and the men.  The meeting will be from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. We will begin with the women on 15 September.

Additional Liturgy

Beginning on Saturday 3 October, we will be praying a Divine Liturgy on the first Saturday of every month in Sorrento Valley from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 16 September, Holy Cross will participate in serving meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

HIS HOLINESS'S VISIT

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II will be visiting our diocese in October. The following events are open for those who would like to attend.

Thursday 15 October: Arabic Youth Meeting for ages 18-35 at St. George (Bellflower)

Friday 16 October: English Youth Meeting for ages 18-35. Registration must be made for this event at: http://www.thecocc.org/site/registration-english-youth-meeting

Sunday 18 October: Saint Verena Charity Banquet at 3PM in the Hilton Anaheim- with HH Pope Tawadros II and HG Bishop Serapion. Tickets available at The St. Verena Charity website.

Tickets are $100/adult and $40/child age 4-12. There is a children's program available for children age 4-12. NO ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4. For questions or help purchasing tickets, contact Miena Armanios.

ANNIVERSARY AND GRADUATING CLASSES CELEBRATION

God willing, on Sunday 27 September we will celebrate the one year anniversary of Holy Cross in the Sorrento Valley location. If you have any photos or videos please send them, with details of the events in them, to Sherif Hanna. 

On that same day we will also recognize those who have graduated.

HYMNS

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

CLEAN-UP

We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship. You can contact Tasoni Maryann for details.

Weekly Update - September 7

St. Pimen the Great (Commemorated on 9 September)

Quote of the Week

"He who has love, lays down his life for his neighbor. For if one should hear an offensive word, and is himself able to respond with similar words, yet does not utter them, or if he is wronged, yet endures it and does not repay the one who has wronged him, then such a one lays down his life for his neighbor."

— St. Pimen the Great

For Your Edification

How to Read the Bible by Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia

Liturgical Services this Week

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

Wednesday: Divine Liturgy for St. Pimen: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

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

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

Saturday: Divine Liturgy for new church year: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Sorrento)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

New Ministry: St. Athanasius the Great Catechetical School

On Tuesday 15 September we will begin a new weekly bible study and lecture series ministry at Holy Cross called the St. Athanasius the Great Catechetical School. In order to accommodate those with children, we will alternate weekly meetings between the women and the men.  The meeting will be from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

St. Photini Girls Group Pilgrimage

The St. Photini Girls Group will be going on a short pilgrimage to the St. Barbara Orthodox Monastery for women from 18-20 September. For more information please contact Tasoni Maryann.

His Holiness's Visit

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II will be visiting our diocese in October. The following events are open for those who would like to attend.

Thursday 15 October: Arabic Youth Meeting for ages 18-35 at St. George (Bellflower)

Friday 16 October: English Youth Meeting for ages 18-35. Registration must be made for this event at: http://www.thecocc.org/site/registration-english-youth-meeting

Sunday 18 October: Saint Verena Charity Banquet at 3PM in the Hilton Anaheim- with HH Pope Tawadros II and HG Bishop Serapion. Tickets available at The St. Verena Charity website.

Tickets are $100/adult and $40/child age 4-12. There is a children's program available for children age 4-12. NO ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4. For questions or help purchasing tickets, contact Miena Armanios.

Anniversary and Graduating Classes Celebration

God willing, on Sunday 27 September we will celebrate the one year anniversary of Holy Cross in the Sorrento Valley location. If you have any photos or videos please send them, with details of the events in them, to Sherif Hanna. 

On that same day we will also recognize those who have graduated.

Hymns

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

Clean-Up

We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship. You can contact Tasoni Maryann for details.

Weekly Update - August 31

Quote of the Week

"The whole earth is a living icon of the face of God."

— St. John of Damascus

For Your Edification

The Orthodox Church and the Environmental Movement by Dr. Elizabeth Theokritoff

Liturgical Services this Week

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

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

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

St. Photini Girls Group Pilgrimage

The St. Photini Girls Group will be going on a short pilgrimage to the St. Barbara Orthodox Monastery for women from 18-20 September. For more information please contact Tasoni Maryann.

His Holiness's Visit

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II will be visiting our diocese in October. The following events are open for those who would like to attend.

Thursday 15 October: Arabic Youth Meeting for ages 18-35 at St. George (Bellflower)

Friday 16 October: English Youth Meeting for ages 18-35. Registration must be made for this event at: http://www.thecocc.org/site/registration-english-youth-meeting

Sunday 18 October: Saint Verena Charity Banquet at 3PM in the Hilton Anaheim- with HH Pope Tawadros II and HG Bishop Serapion. Tickets available at The St. Verena Charity website.

Tickets are $100/adult and $40/child age 4-12. There is a children's program available for children age 4-12. NO ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4. For questions or help purchasing tickets, contact Miena Armanios.

Anniversary and Graduating Classes Celebration

God willing, on Sunday 27 September we will celebrate the one year anniversary of Holy Cross in the Sorrento Valley location. If you have any photos or videos please send them, with details of the events in them, to Sherif Hanna. 

On that same day we will also recognize those who have graduated.

Focus

This Wednesday, 2 September, young Orthodox Christian adults will participate in serving meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

Hymns

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

Clean-Up

We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship. You can contact Tasoni Maryann for details.

Weekly Update - August 24

Translocation of the relics of St. Makarios the Great commemorated on 25 August

Quote of the Week

"If you are moved to anger in reproving somebody, you merely satisfy your own passion. Do not go lose your own self in order to save others."

— St. Makarios the Great

For Your Edification

On the Remembrance of Wrongs by St. John Climacus

The entire text of the The Ladder of Divine Ascent

Liturgical Services this Week

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

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

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

His Holiness's Visit

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II will be visiting our diocese in October. The following events are open for those who would like to attend.

Thursday 15 October: Arabic Youth Meeting for ages 18-35 at St. George (Bellflower)

Friday 16 October: English Youth Meeting for ages 18-35. Registration must be made for this event at: http://www.thecocc.org/site/registration-english-youth-meeting

Sunday 18 October: Saint Verena Charity Banquet at 3PM in the Hilton Anaheim- with HH Pope Tawadros II and HG Bishop Serapion. Tickets available at The St. Verena Charity website.

Tickets are $100/adult and $40/child age 4-12. There is a children's program available for children age 4-12. NO ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4. For questions or help purchasing tickets, contact Miena Armanios.

Anniversary and Graduating Classes Celebration

God willing, on Sunday 27 September we will celebrate the one year anniversary of Holy Cross in the Sorrento Valley location. If you have any photos or videos please send them, with details of the events in them, to Sherif Hanna. 

On that same day we will also recognize those who have graduated.

Focus

This Wednesday, 26 August, Holy Cross will participate in serving meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

Hymns

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

Clean-Up

We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship. You can contact Tasoni Maryann for details.

Weekly Update - 17 August

Quote of the Week

"Blessed are you, Christ: for you, who are 'the true light,' entering into the lamp of humanity, have nourished with the oil of the Spirit the wick of our nature, setting it alight with the brilliant rays of divine glory. You have brought light to creation through a human vessel, setting this little lamp alight, which neither Peter nor James nor John dared look upon with human eyes; but these topmost branches of the disciples' tree, falling on their faces, confessed how inaccessible the light is."

— Pantoleon, Deacon & Chartophylax (6th century Homily on the Transfiguration)

For Your Edification

Homily on the Transfiguration (Homily 51 [LI] on Luke) by St. Cyril of Alexandria

Upcoming Feasts

The Feast of the Transfiguration of our Savior on Mt. Tabor is on Wednesday 19 August.

The Feast for the Dormition and Assumption of the Holy Mother of God is on Saturday 22 August.

Liturgical Services this Week

FOR THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (SORRENTO)

Monday 17 August

Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Fr. Andrew Hanna)

Tuesday 18 August

Divine Liturgy: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Vespers for the Transfiguration: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Fr. Pimen Shenoda)

Wednesday 19 August

Divine Liturgy for Transfiguration: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Vespers: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim)

Thursday 20 August

Vespers:  7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Fr. Pimen Shenoda)

Friday 21 August

Divine Liturgy: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Vespers  7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Fr. Daniel Azer)

Bible Study, vespers, midnight praise in Oceanside: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 

Saturday 22 August

Matins & Divine Liturgy for the Dormition:  8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Sorrento & Oceanside)

Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Sunday 23 August

Matins & Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00a.m.

 

Anniversary and Graduating Classes Celebration

God willing, on Sunday 27 September we will celebrate the one year anniversary of Holy Cross in the Sorrento Valley location. If you have any photos or videos please send them, with details of the events in them, to Sherif Hanna. 

On that same day we will recognize those who have graduated.

Congratulations!

To Mary Jensen who has recently been received as a catechumen. May our loving God bring her to the fullness of illumination through baptism.

Focus

This Wednesday, 27 July, all the Orthodox Churches in San Diego will participate in serving meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

Hymns

We encourage all congregants to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

Clean-Up

We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean throughout this week of services. Please consider this important expression of stewardship. You can contact Tasoni Maryann for details.

Weekly Update - August 10

Quote of the Week

"O treasure house of all virtues! O facilitator of supernatural benefactions! O flower of every perfume! O pride of human nature, our joy and love, glory and peace, victory and wisdom and sovereignty, gathering of every good thing, which no tongue can express, no mind can grasp, no span of time can age! O divine gift to humanity and offering from humanity to God! O one full of grace and of the glory of the Holy Trinity, domain of every good thing! O unwedded bride, the Mother of God Emmanuel! ... You are truly the living book in which the Word of the Father was written by the pen of the life-giving Holy Spirit. ... You are truly the mediator and intercessor and bearer of our salvation, as you always are watching over and helping the faithful people."

— St. Maximos the Confessor  (+ 662) on the Mother of God

Fast for the Dormition of the Theotokos

The fast for the Dormition of the Holy Mother of God will be from 7-21 August with the feast being on 22 August.

For Your Edification

The Veneration of the Virgin Mary in the Orthodox Church by Archbishop Dmitri

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 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday: Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

 

Youth Spiritual Competition (YSC)

Congratulations to our Junior High students who received a Very Good "grade" at the Youth Spiritual Competition. And Congratulations to Carla Kelliny and Isabella Farah who received 1st and 3rd prizes, respectively, for the YSC digital photo competition!

St. Katherine of Alexandria Fellowship

The St. Katherine of Alexandria fellowship for young adults meets this Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross.

Hymns

To listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

Agape Meal

Please sign up for providing food for the Sunday agape meal. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board at church. You can also contact Tasoni Maryann for details.

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Weekly Update - 3 August

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"We do not need anything except a vigilant spirit."

— St. Pimen the Great

Fast for the Dormition of the Theotokos

The fast for the Dormition of the Holy Mother of God will be from 7-21 August with the feast being on 22 August.

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Why the Orthodox Honor Mary by Fr. Stephen Freeman

LITURGICAL SERVICES THIS WEEK

NO Liturgies on Tuesday and Wednesday this week

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

Friday: Bible Study, Vespers, and Midnight Praise 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday: Vespers and Midnight Praise 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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

 

Mahragan al-Keraza

Congratulations to our 1st and 2nd graders as well as to our 5th and 6th graders who received grades of excellent int eh Mahragan al-Keraza event!

HYmns

To listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 5 August, all the Young Adults of the Orthodox parishes in San Diego are invited and encouraged to participate in serving meals to the homeless at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

Weekly Update - July 27

St. Paisios of Mt. Athos

Quote of the Week

"A single good and pure thought has more power than any ascetic exercise."

— St. Paisios of Mt. Athos (+1994)

 

For Your Edification

Christian Freedom by Fr. Maximos of Simonopetra (audio)

 

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 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, 27 July, all the Orthodox Churches in San Diego will participate in serving 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 This Wednesday, 29 July. This can include children from ages 6 and up with a parent or other chaperone. You need to register for this! For more information please contact Myrian Awadallah.

 

Compline & Coffee

This Thursday, 30 July, Holy Cross will be hosting the Orthodox Young Adults meeting at 6:30 p.m. Young adults from Orthodox Churches aroudn San Diego will be participating. Please join us!

St. Katherine Fellowship

This Friday, 31 July, we will have our bi-weekly St. Katherine Fellowship for young adults. Please click here for more details.

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.

Weekly Update - July 20

St. Ephraim the Syrian (commemorated on Wednesday 22 July)

Quote of the Week

Metropolitan Anthony Bloom of Sourozh once explained how during one Liturgy he went out to give the homily and said the following: "Yesterday evening a woman with her baby came into the church during services. She was wearing pants and no head covering. One of you criticized her. She left. I don't know who criticized her, but I hereby order them to pray for her and that baby until the end of their days, so that God will save [the woman and her baby]. Because thanks to one of you she might never again come to church." He turned around and left. That was the whole homily.

 

For Your Edification

Metropolitan Anthony Bloom's Homily on the Cross: How can I deal with my sinful condition?(audio)

How can I deal with my sinful condition? (text)

 

Liturgical Services This Week

NO LITURGIES THIS WEEK (20-4 July), as Fr. Pimen is out of town.

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, 22 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.

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.