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Divine Services

Sunday Services
(Regular Schedule)

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

Weekdays
(when scheduled)

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


Great Vespers

Saturday at 5:30 PM

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Weekday Services
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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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as well as our Studies
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Announcements

HYMNS FOR SUNDAY

Click here for Sunday's Hymns in PDF.   

SAVE THE DATE for the BELMONT GREEK FESTIVAL!

Saturday, September 3 & Sunday, September 4, 2022. Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary! Visit our website here (will be updated throughout the summer).

   

THE VERY REVEREND DR. LEONIDAS C. CONTOS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Born in Massachusetts, Father Leon, as he will eventually, affectionately, be known, received his degree from Pomfret and served his first parish in Stamford, Connecticut beginning in 1944. After many years serving as Dean of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Los Angeles, President of HC/HC School of Theology, and many roles at the Archdiocese, Father Leon was named Pastor of our Church of the Holy Cross in 1979 and stayed until his appointment as Vicar General of the Metropolis of San Francisco from 1989 to 1992.   /   In 1997 . . .

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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS PHLASH - June 2022 edition

Click here for highlights from our June Board Meeting. We want you to know what we are working on and where your donations and contributions to Philoptochos go.   

CROSSROAD INSTITUTE

If you are entering your Junior or Senior year in high school this fall, then CrossRoad is for YOU. This will be an unforgettable 10-day summer experience to explore your faith like never before. CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and invites them to connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition in a deep and meaningful way. Join us July 2-12 at a beautiful retreat center near Stanford. Financial aid and full scholarships are available. Click here for the flyer or visit https://www.crossroadinstitute.org/

   

CHURCH MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Church Music Federation Ministry is pleased to once again offer eight (8) FRANK DESBY and XENIA ANTON DESBY MEMORIAL CHURCH MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS of up to $500 each for qualified Metropolis church musicians in 2022. Guidelines and applications are now available here.  /  As parishes continue to move forward in the renewal of their church music programs, our goal is to assist church musicians who wish to strengthen their musical skill and understanding by obtaining education and training in singing, chanting, and conducting with qualified professional instructors in order that they may continue to serve their Greek Orthodox parishes.  /  Deadline is August 1, 2022. For more info, contact: sfchurchmusic@sanfran.goarch.org. 
   

SAINT NICHOLAS RANCH SUMMER CAMP - Three sessions, July 10 thru July 30

Ages 8 thru 18 -- Sign up for camp NOW!  Visit the website here for details and to register.

   

Upcoming Services

- - - Summer schedule - - -
Saturday, June 25 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, June 26 – Second Saturday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, June 29 – Saints Peter and Paul – 8:30 AM, Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Thursday, June 30 – no services today
Saturday, July 2 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, July 3 – Third Sunday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, July 9 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, July 10 – Fourth Sunday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Sunday, July 17 – Sunday of the Holy Fathers – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, July 23 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, July 24 – Sixth Sunday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Monday, July 25 – Dormition of Saint Anna (in Roseville)
Saturday, July 30 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, July 31 – Seventh Sunday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Monday, August 1 – no services today
Tuesday, August 2 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Wednesday, August 3 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Thursday, August 4 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Friday, August 5 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Saturday, August 6 – Transfiguration of our Lord – 8:30 AM, Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, August 6 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, August 7 – Eighth Sunday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Sunday, August 7 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Monday, August 8 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Tuesday, August 9 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Wednesday, August 10 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Thursday, August 11 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Friday, August 12 – 6:45 PM, Paraclesis
Saturday, August 13 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, August 14 – Ninth Sunday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Sunday, August 14 – 6:45 PM, Dormition Great Vespers
Monday, August 15 – Dormition of the Theotokos – 8:30 AM, Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, August 20 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, August 21 – Tenth Sunday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, August 27 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, August 28 – Eleventh Sunday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Monday, August 29 – Beheading of John the Baptist – 8:30 AM, Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Thursday, September 1 – Day of Indiction – 8:30 AM, Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, September 3 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, September 4 – Twelfth Sunday of Matthew – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Thursday, September 8 – Nativity of the Theotokos – 8:30 AM, Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy

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900 Alameda, Belmont, CA, 94002-1604
USA
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