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Divine Services

Sunday Services
(Regular Schedule)

Orthros: 8:45 AM
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM

Weekdays
(when scheduled)

Orthros: 8:30 AM
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 AM


Great Vespers

Saturday at 5:30 PM

Live Webcast

Sunday Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Weekday Services
Saturday Great Vespers

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Recorded Sermons

List of recorded sermons
from liturgy and other
church holidays

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Sunday Bulletin

This upcoming week's services,
special announcements,
and other daily church events

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Join Our Bible Study

Join us on our weekly Bible Study
as well as our Studies
in the Faith classes

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Join the Ladies Philoptochos Society at one of their
wonderful philanthropic events and witness first hand
how they make a difference in the lives of so many people.

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You are invited to light a candle for yourself or for your
loved ones. Each morning Father Peter will light the
candles for all those that have requested.

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Announcements

CRETAN GLENDI - Saturday, January 18, 6 PM

Please join us for our Annual Cretan Glendi here at Church of the Holy Cross. Tickets are $85.00 per person and include dinner and dancing with Live Musicians directly from Crete!  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Holy Cross Beautification project.  For more information please contact Kathy Roque-Albert at kathyroquealbert@gmail.com or Diane Kounalakis at kounalakis@comcast.net.

   

HYMNS FOR SUNDAY

Click here for Sunday's Hymns in PDF.   

FAMILY TO FAMILY SHARING!

Many families across the Peninsula will be able to celebrate a Merry Christmas this year because of everyone's participation. Thank you for sharing the Glory of Christ's birth. 

 

   

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS - The Philoptochos Phlash for DECEMBER 2024

Click here to read the latest issue of The Philoptochos Phlash!

   

PERSONALIZED CALL FROM SANTA!

Sign up for a personalized virtual call from Santa for your children. Don't miss this opportunity to share the Spirit of Christmas with your family! December 6 thru 24. Signup by visiting: www.stnicholas-tele-santa.com

   

VASILOPETA LUNCHEON - Sunday, January 12

Following Divine Liturgy. Join us for great food and good cheer as we cut our Annual Vasilopeta. Luncheon prepared by our Holy Cross Philoptochos Ladies. Adults, $20; children 6-12, $10; children 5 and under, free.

   

CRAB FEED - Saturday, January 25

You are cordially invited to our annual Crab Feed. Come and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a scrumptious crab dinner! The main menu will be luscious crab along with salad, Greek-style pasta, olive-oil garlic bread and dessert. A complimentary bottle of wine will be provided with the meal for each table of 10 guests. There will be a no-host full bar with wine, water, coffee and soft drinks along with Greek music and a raffle. Hors d’oeuvres will be served starting at 6:00 PM; Dinner starts at 7:30 PM. $85 for adults, $35 for children ages 4-11, and children 3 and under are free. Bring your family, neighbors, and co-workers. Reserve a place today! Seating is limited! Crabby personality not required. Please click here for the event flyer. 

   

THE CARE CLOSET NEEDS YOUR HELP

Donate basic hygiene and daily care items to children of San Mateo Park Elementary School. Deposit items in collection box in our Fellowship Hall or go to: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WS5GGCPZ6YBR?ref_=wl_share and order on-line shipping directly to school. Philoptochos appreciates your support. Email here if you have questions: cphopkins322@gmail.com

   

IHM S.T.R.E.A.M. CARNIVAL - Friday, January 24

Immaculate Heart of Mary School invites you to their annual STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) Carnival and Open House from 3 to 6 PM. Come create and play with fluid dynamics (liquified sandbox, ferofluids, pendulum painting and MORE! Click here for info ihmschoolbelmont.org. Click here for the event flyer.   

PAN HELLENIC SCHOLARSHIPS and INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

$250,000 in scholarships are available!  The application (due on January 31, 2025), criteria, requirements, and guidelines are available at www.panhellenicsf.org.  Click here for the flyer, or contact 312-357-6432 or info@panhellenicsf.org for info.   

EIGHT DATES - ends January 9!

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries invite you to journey with us through Eight Dates - Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John and Julie Gottman, Ph.D. Held twice monthly on Thursday evenings via Zoom. Each session is designed by our Family Wellness Ministry team to engage couples in essential conversations. Register by clicking here, or click here to learn more.   

Upcoming Services

Saturday, December 21 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, December 22 – Sunday Before the Nativity – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Monday, December 23 – Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 24 – Great Hours of the Nativity – 8:30 AM
Tuesday, December 24 – Eve of the Nativity of Christ – 7:00 PM, Matins, 8:00 PM, Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, December 25 – Nativity of Christ – 9 AM, Matins, 10 AM, Divine Liturgy
Friday, December 27 – Saint Stephen the First Martyr – 8:30 AM Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, December 28 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, December 29 – Sunday Following the Nativity – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, January 1 – 8:30 AM, Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, January 4 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, January 5 – Sunday Before Holy Theophany – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy / Blessing of the Waters
Monday, January 6 – Holy Theophany – 8:30 AM, Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy / Blessing of the Waters

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900 Alameda, Belmont, CA, 94002-1604
USA
Voice: (650) 591-4447
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