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

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- Orthros: 8:00 AM
- Divine Liturgy: 9:00 AM

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Myrrh Streaming Icon of the Panagia Portaitissa of Iveron All are invited to the Church of the Holy Cross here in Belmont to welcome the Myrrh Streaming Icon of the Panagia Portaitissa of Iveron on Friday, September 29 at 7 PM, and to participate in a Paraclesis or Supplication service. Everyone will have the opportunity to venerate the icon and receive anointing with the miraculous myrrh that streams from her image.
BIBLE STUDIES AND STUDIES IN THE FAITH BEGIN THIS WEEK! Join us this Tuesdays at 10 AM as we begin our new Bible Studies in the Contos Library. The Holy Scriptures, both the Old and New Testament, are studied and discussed with reference to the Holy Fathers of our Orthodox Tradition and with the practical application to our daily lives and the challenge of contemporary issues. Konstantine Salmas is the instructor bringing a fresh perspective and understanding to our Scriptural tradition. We invite you to also join us on Wednesdays at 7 PM in the Contos Library for a new semester of the Studies in Faith Classes. The teachings of the Holy Fathers of the Church regarding contemporary moral issues and dilemmas are throughly studied and discussed in an open and refreshing way while at the same time understanding the mind of the Holy Fathers and why the Church’s teaching are timeless and relevant. Konstantine Salmas is the instructor with guest presenters offering presentation throughout the year.
GREEK SCHOOL CONTINUES! Children of all abilities in the Greek language are welcome to attend. Pre-K to 6th level instruction classes are offered, as well as classes for ages 4-12 (or nearly-4, if potty-trained). For more information, please email Lydia.alexander@gmail.com. Click HERE for info re new student evaluation sessions (to determine your student’s program/level), September 12 and 13, and for program start dates and times, September 15, 18 or 20 (depending on your program).

Sunday, September 17 - Sunday After Holy Cross - 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, September 23 - Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, September 24 – First Sunday of Luke - 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, September 26 – Falling Asleep of Saint John the Evangelist - 8 AM, Orthros; 9 AM, Divine Liturgy
Friday, September 29 – Paraclesis, 7 PM
Saturday, September 30 - Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, October 1 – Second Sunday of Luke - 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy

Attention All Acolytes: You may serve on Sundays when your group is not assigned, but on non-assigned days you must go to Religious Education after communion. If you are assigned, then all remain in the altar through the end of the Liturgy, include the memorial service. All groups are called to be there for: Thanksgiving Sunday, Christmas Eve, Saturday of Lazarus and Holy Week.

If you wish to serve in the Altar, please contact Tom Felactu. Click here for schedule: ACOLYTE.docx


Please check with your leader or co-leader for the current schedule.

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