Weekly Update - January 18

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The beginning of the world - water; the beginning of the Good News - Jordan.” 

 + St. Cyril of Jerusalem

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Hymns for the Feast of Theophany — St. Ephraim the Syrian

 

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

Tuesday: No Liturgy in the morning

Tuesday: Feast of Theophany (followed by agape potluck meal): 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Feast of Theophany: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Oceanside)

Wednesday: FOCUS service at God's Extended Hand

Friday: Divine Liturgy  (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

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

Saturday: Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Oceanside)

Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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

FEAST OF THEOPHANY

The Feast of the Theophany Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday 19 January.

Note: Tuesday is a day of strict fasting.

If you wish to partake of Holy Communion on the feast day, you must begin fasting for the Divine Liturgy by 1:30 p.m.

FEAST POTLUCK

Please consider bringing something to share for the agape meal after the Feast of the Theophany Liturgy.  Please contact Tasoni Maryann for details.

ST. ATHANASIUS CATECHETICAL SCHOOL

No lecture on Tuesday 19 January as we will be celebrating Theophany.

The "Mystery of Death" course will resume on Tuesday 26 January.

Please click here for the the schedule of lectures.

CATECHISM COURSE

The Holy Cross Catechism course has begun and will continue to meet after the agape meal every Sunday. ALL parishioners are encouraged to attend.

Upcoming lecture: Sin

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 20 January, we will be 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 - January 11

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“[The poor] come offering their very heart in exchange for food. And yet not only is your hand not stricken with paralysis for taking profits from such misfortune, but you haggle for even more! … Tears do not move you, groans do not soften your heart, but you remain adamant and unbending” 

 + St. Basil the Great

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

St. Paisios the Athonite — a film (with english subtitles)

 

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday: St. Athanasius Catechetical School (Topic: Dying in Christ): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: Divine Liturgy - Feast of the Circumsicion & of St. Basil the Great (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Friday: St. Katherine Young Adult Fellowship: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Topic: The Lord's Prayer - part 1)

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

Saturday: Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Oceanside)

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

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

ST. ATHANASIUS CATECHETICAL SCHOOL

New Course

This Tuesday, 12 January, we will continue a series of lectures for a new course entitled "The Mystery of Death."

Please click here for the the schedule of lectures.

CATECHISM COURSE

The Holy Cross Catechism course has begun and will continue to meet after the agape meal every Sunday. ALL parishioners are encouraged to attend.

Upcoming lecture: An Orthodox Christian Anthropology

FEAST OF THEOPHANY

The Feast of the Theophany Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday 19 January

FEAST POTLUCK

Please consider bringing something to share for the agape meal after the Feast of the Theophany Liturgy.  Please contact Tasoni Maryann for details.

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 - January 4

Quote of the Week

"The Lord, before His Incarnation, let mankind experience all the bitterness of sin, all their powerlessness to eradicate it; and when all longed for a Deliverer, then He appeared, the most wise, all-powerful Physician and Helper. When men hungered and thirsted after righteousness, as it grew weaker, then the everlasting righteousness came."

+ St. John of Kronstadt

For Your Edification

Thy Nativity O Christ Our God — meditations on the Nativity of our Savior (video)

 

Services & Events This Week

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday: St. Athanasius Catechetical School (Topic: The Mystery of Death): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Nativity Liturgy: 8:00 p.m. (Sorrento & Oceanside)

Friday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

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

Saturday: Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Oceanside)

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

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

St. Athanasius Catechetical School

New Course

Beginning on Tuesday 5 January we will begin a new course entitled: The Mystery of Death.

Please click here for the the schedule of lectures.

Feast of the Nativity

The Feast of the Nativity Service will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday 6 January

Fr. Pimen is encouraging all who are able to do so to take 7 January off from work & school, so as to be able to celebrate the feast in its fullness and as a community. 

Feast Potluck

Please consider bringing something to share for the agape meal after the Feast of the Nativity Liturgy.  Please contact Tasoni Maryann for details.

Park & Potluck

On Sunday 10 January we will go to Nobel Park after the Catechism course to celebrate the Joy of the Incarnation of our Savior together. Please consider bringing food and drink to share. Contact Jessica Gharbawy to coordinate.

Catechism Course

On Sunday 10 January we will begin a catechism course which will meet after the Divine Liturgy every Sunday for sixteen weeks. ALL parishioners are encouraged to attend.

Hymns

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

For Nativity Hymns 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 - December 28

Quote of the Week

"Strive to enter by the narrow gate [Lk. 13:24; Mt. 7:13]. As trees cannot bear fruit if they do not undergo winter storms and rains, so for us this age is winter. We will not be able to inherit the kingdom of Heaven other than through many afflictions and temptations."

— Amma Theodora (Desert Mother)

 

For Your Edification

On the Nativity of Christ — A homily by St. John Chrysostom

 

Services & Events this Week

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday: St. Athanasius Catechetical School (Topic: Epistle to the Romans): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Friday: St. Katherine Young Adults Fellowship (topic: Faith & Reason): 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday: Vespers, KIahk Vigil, & Liturgy: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 a.m. (Oceanside)

Saturday: Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Oceanside)

Saturday: Vespers & Kiahk Vigil: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

Kiahk Vigil

During the blessed Coptic month of Kiahk we will be praying the Kiahk vigil every Saturday. Vespers and Kiahk Vigil will be from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Feast of the Nativity

Fr. Pimen is encouraging all who are able to do so to take 7 January (The Feast of the Nativity of our Savior) off from work, so as to be able to celebrate the feast in its fullness and as a community. 

 

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 30 December, we will be serving meals to the hungry at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

 

Catechism Course

On Sunday 10 January we will begin a catechism course which will meet during Sunday School. ALL parishioners are encouraged to attend.

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 - December 21

St. Antony of Optina

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“No matter what bitterness has befallen you, no matter what unpleasantness has happened to you, say, 'I shall endure this for Jesus Christ!' and it will be easier for you. For the name of Jesus Christ is powerful. Through it all unpleasantness is calmed, and demons disappear. Your disappointments will also be calmed and your fears will be quieted.”

— St. Antony of Optina

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

What is the Orthodox Church? by Fr. Irineous (video)

 

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday: St. Athanasius Catechetical School (Topic: Epistle to the Romans): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Friday: Vespers, KIahk Vigil, & Liturgy: 9:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. (Oceanside)

Saturday:  Vespers & Kiahk Vigil: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

Parish Name Change

As many of you already know, His Grace Bishop Serapion has asked us to choose a new name for Holy Cross (Sorrento Valley), since the parish in Oceanside will keep the Holy Cross name. Below you will find a link where you can vote for one of three names that His Grace has given us to choose from. Voting will close on Sunday 27 December.

To vote for one of these beautiful saints, please click here: new name for Holy Cross (sorrento)

KIAHK VIGIL

During the blessed Coptic month of Kiahk we will be praying the Kiahk vigil every Saturday. Vespers and Kiahk Vigil will be from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 23 December, we will be serving meals to the hungry at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

 

Chatechism Course

On Sunday 10 January we will begin a catechism course which will meet during Sunday School. ALL parishioners are encouraged to attend.

FOCUS ANNUAL WARM CLOTHING, BLANKET, & PLASTIC TARP DRIVE

We are collecting the following items to help our homeless and needy brothers and sisters, who come to us for help at God's Extended Hand Rescue Mission, to stay warm and dry in the upcoming chilly months:

Jackets, Coats and Sweaters

Socks

Blankets

Plastic Tarps

Personal care/ Hygiene items.

Need sizes for men,  women & children, gently used or new. Monetary donations for purchasing these items are welcome, too.

Place your donated items in the FOCUS collection container at Holy Cross. 

For questions, or to make a financial contribution, please contact: the FOCUS Ministry Coordinator Patty Diaz (pdiaz@focusna.org, 858-679-9283) or Spiritual Advisor Rev. Fr. Simeon Corona (frsimeonb.corona@yahoo.com, 619-760-6373).

At Holy Cross please contact Myrian Awadalla

Toy Drive

We will be collecting NEW toys for children in need for Christmas. You will find a drop-off box at church.

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 - December 14

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Prayer is the destruction of fear."

— St. John of Kronstadt

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

You Barely Make a Difference and It's a Good Thing by Fr. Stephen Freeman

 

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday: St. Athanasius Catechetical School (Topic: Epistle to the Romans): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. Basil Fellowship): 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Friday: St. Katherine of Alexandria Young Adult Fellowship (Topic: Atheism): 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday: Vespers & KIahk Vigil: 7:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Oceanside)

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

Saturday:  Vespers and Kiahk Vigil: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

Parish Name Change

As many of you already know, His Grace Bishop Serapion has asked us to choose a new name for Holy Cross (Sorrento Valley), since the parish in Oceanside will keep the Holy Cross name. Below you will find a link where you can vote for one of three names that His Grace has given us to choose from.

To vote for one of these beautiful saints, please click here: new name for Holy Cross (sorrento)

KIAHK VIGIL

The blessed Coptic month Kiahk is upon us, which means we will be praying the Kiahk vigil every Saturday of Kiahk. Vespers and Kiahk Vigil will be from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 16 December, we will be serving meals to the hungry at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.

FOCUS ANNUAL WARM CLOTHING, BLANKET, & PLASTIC TARP DRIVE

We are collecting the following items to help our homeless and needy brothers and sisters, who come to us for help at God's Extended Hand Rescue Mission, to stay warm and dry in the upcoming chilly months:

Jackets, Coats and Sweaters

Socks

Blankets

Plastic Tarps

Personal care/ Hygiene items.

Need sizes for men,  women & children, gently used or new. Monetary donations for purchasing these items are welcome, too.

Place your donated items in the FOCUS collection container at Holy Cross. 

For questions, or to make a financial contribution, please contact: the FOCUS Ministry Coordinator Patty Diaz (pdiaz@focusna.org, 858-679-9283) or Spiritual Advisor Rev. Fr. Simeon Corona (frsimeonb.corona@yahoo.com, 619-760-6373).

At Holy Cross please contact Myrian Awadalla

Toy Drive

We will be collecting NEW toys for children in need for Christmas. You will find a drop-off box at church.

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 - December 7

Quote of the Week

"Let us weep, brethren: let our eyes pour out tears before we depart for a place where our tears will burn our bodies."

— St. Makarios the Great

 

For Your Edification

No terror on earth can be compared with that horror that I experienced in the life after death by Nun Tatiana

 

Services & Events This Week

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. basil Fellowship): 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday: St. Athanasius Catechetical School (Topic: Epistle to the Romans): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. basil Fellowship): 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Friday: Ornament Making: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.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 Kiahk Vigil 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

Kiahk Vigil

The blessed Coptic month Kiahk is upon us, which means we will be praying the Kiahk vigil every Saturday of Kiahk. Beginning this Saturday (8 Dec) Vespers and Kiahk Vigil will be from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Ornament Making

This Friday 11 December at 7:00 p.m. all are invited to help make ornaments to decorate the social hall at church for the advent season. Please join us for a joyful evening of fellowship.

In order to make sure we have enough materials for all who will participate, please let Monica Iskander (954-439-5969) know if you will be coming. 

FOCUS Annual Warm Clothing, Blanket, & Plastic Tarp Drive

We are collecting the following items to help our homeless and needy brothers and sisters, who come to us for help at God's Extended Hand Rescue Mission, to stay warm and dry in the upcoming chilly months:

Jackets, Coats and Sweaters

Socks

Blankets

Plastic Tarps

Personal care/ Hygiene items.

Need sizes for men,  women & children, gently used or new. Monetary donations for purchasing these items are welcome, too.

Place your donated items in the FOCUS collection container at Holy Cross. 

For questions, or to make a financial contribution, please contact: the FOCUS Ministry Coordinator Patty Diaz (pdiaz@focusna.org, 858-679-9283) or Spiritual Advisor Rev. Fr. Simeon Corona (frsimeonb.corona@yahoo.com, 619-760-6373).

At Holy Cross please contact Myrian Awadalla

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 - November 30

Quote of the Week

“Lord, Jesus Christ, in everything that You will give to me, gird me with Your power and Your patience forever. Amen.”

— St. John the Short

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

How to Read the Bible

SERVICES & Events THIS WEEK

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

Tuesday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. basil Fellowship): 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday: St. Athanasius Catechetical School (Topic: Epistle to the Romans): 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Thursday: UCSD Coptic Club (Topic: Abortion: An Orthodox Perspective): 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday: Divine Liturgy (followed by St. basil Fellowship): 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Friday: St. Katherine Young Adult Fellowship (Topic: Addiction): 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.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: Divine Liturgy 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Jr. High and High School Spiritual Day

Join us for a Jr. High and High School Spiritual Day spiritual day on Saturday 5 December, beginning with the Divine Liturgy at 8:30 a.m.

Program: liturgy, lunch, spiritual talk, collection of toys for kids in need

FOCUS Annual Warm Clothing, Blanket, 7 Plastic Tarp Drive

We are collecting the following items to help our homeless and needy brothers and sisters, who come to us for help at God's Extended Hand Rescue Mission, to stay warm and dry in the upcoming chilly months:

Jackets, Coats and Sweaters

Socks

Blankets

Plastic Tarps

Personal care/ Hygiene items.

Need sizes for men,  women & children, gently used or new. Monetary donations for purchasing these items are welcome, too.

Place your donated items in the FOCUS collection container at Holy Cross. 

For questions, or to make a financial contribution, please contact: the FOCUS Ministry Coordinator Patty Diaz (pdiaz@focusna.org, 858-679-9283) or Spiritual Advisor Rev. Fr. Simeon Corona (frsimeonb.corona@yahoo.com, 619-760-6373).

At Holy Cross please contact Myrian Awadalla

 

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 2 November, Orthodox Christian Young Adults will be 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 - November 23

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"By fasting it is possible both to be delivered from future evils and to enjoy the good things to come. We fell into disease through sin; let us receive health through repentance, which is not fruitful without fasting."

— St. Basil the Great

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Pemptousia [Quintessence] — Variety of videos about spiritual topics and holy people

SERVICES THIS WEEK

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

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

Thursday (Thanksgiving): Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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

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. 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: Tuesday 1 December, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross (Sorrento)

N.B. we are now combining men and women for these courses

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 - November 16

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially afraid when we love Jesus very much. He runs away when we make the Sign of the Cross."

— St. Antony the Great

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

6 Reasons Why Tithing is Good for an Orthodox Parish — Fr. Andrew Damick

SERVICES THIS WEEK

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

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

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

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

Friday: St. Katherine Young Adult Fellowship. Topic: Toward a Theology of Gender" 7:00 p.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. 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: Tuesday 10 November, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross (Sorrento)

N.B. we are now combining men and women for these courses

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 - November 9

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hear My voice and open the door, I will both come in to this and dine with him, and he with Me."

— Revelation 3:20

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Gender issues in the Orthodox Church — Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

SERVICES THIS WEEK

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

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

Tuesday: Bible Study (men & women): 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.

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: Tuesday 10 November, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross (Sorrento)

N.B. we are now combining men and women for these courses

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 - November 2

Quote of the Week

"The real hunger of men is hunger for heaven, for eternal life, for God. The Lord Jesus first underlines this hunger and then prepares a table for its satisfying. This table is He Himself. 'I am the Bread of life.' Our earthly body is sustained by bread, our soul is fed and given life by Christ."

— St. Nikolai Velimirovich (+1956)

 

FOR YOUR EDIFICATION

Only the Foolish Think that Suffering is Evil by St. Nikolai Velimirovish

SERVICES THIS WEEK

(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)

No services this week (Mon - Fri) in Sorrento Valley (Fr. Pimen out of town)

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: Divine Liturgy 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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. 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: Tuesday 10 October, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross (Sorrento)

.B. we are now combining men and women for these courses

FOCUS

This Wednesday, 4 November, Orthodox Christian Young Adults will be 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 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.