HYMNS FOR SUNDAY
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SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - April 27
. . . immediately following Divine Liturgy we encourage all our youth and families to come to the gym and participate in the folding of Palm crosses. This annual tradition is a great opportunity for our youth to come together at the outset of Holy Week and contribute to our community’s celebration of Palm Sunday. A pancake breakfast will again be provided for all those participating.
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PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON - April 28
Join us for our annual Palm Sunday luncheon Sunday, April 28, in The Oaks immediately following Divine Liturgy. Enjoy delicious fried cod, mezze, skordalia, salad, roasted potatoes, fresh sautéed green beans, fruit and melomakarona, and wine. Click here for the event flyer. Seating is LIMITED to 160 - click here to reserve your spot now!
PHILOPTOCHOS EASTER BAKE SALE
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Philoptochos is sponsoring its annual Easter Koulourakia Bake Sale. If you would like to PRE-ORDER, please call Othonia Makris @ 650.759.0573.
TSOUREKIA, TSOUREKIA, TSOUREKIA!
The time is here! This year, our dance program will be taking pre-orders for delicious homemade Tsourekia for Pasxa! Made to order, fluffy and soft, these Tsourekia will stay delicious through Easter. They are made with tantalizing aromas and delectable ingredients, which will serve as the perfect addition to your Pasxa table for all to enjoy or to boost that morning cup of coffee with the perfect Tsoureki bite! We can’t wait to share this amazing taste of Greece with you! *Please remember to keep refrigerated. Order today! Click HERE to place your pre-orders. *There is no limit on quantity per order. ***Pre-ordering will ONLY be available from: April 11 through April 23 until end of day. Pre-ordered Tsourekia will be available for pick up on Palm Sunday, April 28 after Church, in the Gymnasium. Our youth programs thank you for all of your support. Wishing you all a wonderful Lent and a beautiful Pasxa to come! For inquiries, please email Effie Zahariouakis at: effiezaxari@gmail.com. (Be sure to include your full name and contact information)
HOLY FRIDAY YOUTH RETREAT - May 3
On Great and Holy Friday, our youth will again have the opportunity to gather between the morning and afternoon services to learn, be inspired, and to serve the Church as part of the observance of Holy Friday. There will activities by age group for all Sunday School classes, as well as a lunch and snacks provided. All our youth are encouraged to make this popular and meaningful annual activity a priority by attending. The Church can provide a letter for each student to authorize their absence from school to participate in this important day of fellowship as part of your Holy Week observance. Please email religioused@goholycross.org to register your youth for this event.
SAVE THE DATE - EGG HUNT & EASTER PICNIC - May 5
Join us for our Holy Cross Easter Agape picnic in the church parking lot immediately following Agape Vespers (which begin at 11:30 AM) on Sunday, May 5. More information forthcoming.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS - The Philoptochos Phlash for April 2024
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FASHION SHOW SPROUTING IN YOUR MAILBOX! Saturday, May 18
Look for your Fashion Show invitation in the mailbox soon, and join us for “Fashion Bloom,” featuring spectacular spring and summer fashions, beautiful models, a fabulous boutique and silent auction, delicious lunch, and exciting entertainment! Put the “petal” to the metal, and send in your reservations for this “iris”-istible event! You’ll be glad you “rose” to the occasion! Click here for the event flyer!
GREEK VILLAGE SUMMER CAMP - June 16-22
Greek Village is back again for the summer 2024 on June 16-22, with a vigorous fun program! The theme for this year is the Greek Revolution of 1821. Give your children the opportunity to learn everything about the Greek Revolution of 1821 through interactive classes, hands-on workshops, dance, cooking, theater and arts and to enjoy the campers’ exciting life in Saint Nicholas Ranch with their friends and peers. Allow them to take great lessons from Greek History and to find out how this Greek summer experience can make their modern lives better. Click here for the Camp flyer. Online registration for the Greek Village Summer Camp 2024 is now open on the website: www.ourgreekvillage.org
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