AN ECUMENICAL SERVICE OF SALUTATIONS TO THE HOLY CROSS
On March 13, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco hosted an Ecumenical Service of Salutations to the Holy Cross, commemorating the 18th year anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross and the Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary joining together in Salutations and Veneration of the relic of the Holy Cross of our Lord. His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos welcomed His Excellency Archbishop Cordileone, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco, as the homilist. If you missed this service, please watch it by clicking this link.
A LETTER from FR. MANOLI to HOLY CROSS PARENTS
Dear Holy Cross Parents,
I hope this letter finds you well. As we approach the Lenten season, I am excited to share with you an opportunity for your children to deepen their faith and grow spiritually. As I'm sure many of you have heard by now, The Church of the Holy Cross is once again hosting a Lenten retreat for our young people. This will be the first time we are hosting this event since the pandemic and God willing, it is our goal to host many more well into the future.
I encourage you to register your child as soon as possible. The Lenten Youth Retreat promises to be a . . .
[more]
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS - The Philoptochos Phlash for March 2024
Click here to read the latest issue of The Philoptochos Phlash!
BRIEFING re NEW GREEK ELECTION SYSTEM - Thursday, March 21
We are delighted to invite you to a special briefing by the Minister for the Interior of the Hellenic Republic, Niki Kerameus, about the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections and the Postal Voting System, Greece recently adopted. The briefing will take place on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 PM in The Oaks. Email questions to belmontgreekschool@gmail.com
GREEK INDEPENDENCE LUNCHEON & PROGRAM - Sunday, March 24
You're invited to a celebration for a special day for Hellenism! Join us after Divine Liturgy (12:00 PM) for a luncheon followed by our student's program. Reserve by
Wednesday, March 20. Click here for the
event flyer and RSVP form, or visit
this link to RSVP online.
BAY AREA GOYA LENTEN RETREAT - March 29 thru 31
Organized by your Church of the Holy Cross! Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven - Matthew 5:16. Join Bay Area GOYAns grade 6th - 12th for the annual Bay Area GOYA Lenten Retreat at the Marin Headlands / Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Sitting on a private beach in Sausalito, this Retreat is an amazing balance of enjoying the beautiful landscape, meeting new friends, and growing stronger in the Faith. Click here for the event flyer. Click here for the 2024 application.
OCMC DINNER - Sunday, April 7
Since its inception, 39 years ago, OCMC has helped establish the Church in 52 countries around the world, bringing people to Christ and sharing His love through missionaries, team members, support of local clergy, and millions of dollars in grants and projects. It is my belief that when we come together as one koinonia, one Orthodox Church, we deeply affirm the impact of OCMC’s missionary efforts. We invite you and your parishioners to become an integral part of this event by attending and supporting OCMC. There are many ways to offer your support. Simply pre-register for the dinner and/or make a donation online at www.ocmc.org/castro-valley or click the QR code on the event flyer. You may also remit your check (payable to OCMC) at: OCMC, 220 Mason Manatee Way, St. Augustine, FL 32086, noting Castro Valley in the memo line.
SPIRITUAL ODYSSEY RETURNS - April 12 thru 14
AI, Technology and our spiritual journey: the search for the Truth. Artificial Intelligence and the challenges it presents to our Pastoral Care to the faithful. Our quest to remain faithful to the Truth: Christ and His Church. Sponsored by the Church of the Holy Cross and the Order of Saint Luke the Evangelist and Physician.
FASHION SHOW ABOUT TO BLOOM! Saturday, May 18
Save the date for our spectacular Philoptochos Fashion Show and Luncheon, "Fashion Bloom!" Featuring Spring and Summer fashions over the decades, a sip-and-shop boutique, raffle and silent auction, delicious lunch, exciting entertainment, and fabulous models in beautiful fashions! Invite your best “buds,” and wear colorful floral outfits and/or accessories from any of the decades! We ain’t "dandelion" when we say, you’ll have a great "thyme," once and "flor-al."
LIVING ORTHODOXY - A LENTEN RETREAT - Saturday, March 30
The challenges of proper worship and belief in a world in which anything goes - Dr. Eve Tibbs. Lenten retreat presented by
Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church. Registration at 8:30 AM, retreat is from 9:15 AM to 3 PM. At Saint Basil Hall. Breakfast and lunch provided. RSVP to 209-478-7564. Click
here for the event flyer with the day's schedule.
HYMNS FOR SUNDAY
Click here for Sunday's Hymns in PDF.