HYMNS FOR SUNDAY
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Sunday's Hymns in PDF.
LENTEN POTLUCKS CONCLUDE - Friday, April 4 following The Akathist Hymn
Our ever-popular Lenten Potlucks conclude following Friday's The Akathist Hymn (which starts at 7 PM). Please join us in The Oaks following services and bring your favorite Lenten (no meat or dairy) dish and your Orthodox friends. A Q&A session will also be conducted. This is a good opportunity for our younger families to get to know one another and to meet also those who have for many years been enjoying our Lenten Potluck after the services.
DISTRICT ORATORICAL FESTIVAL - Sunday, April 6
The Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival will be held on Sunday, April 6. This Archdiocese-wide, faith-based speech festival provides our young people with an opportunity to write and deliver an oral presentation about a topic in Orthodoxy. Public speaking is important throughout life and this festival offers a way for our youth to learn these important skills while exploring their faith. Contact Allison Virsik (ali_virsik@yahoo.com) with questions and to register. Topics can be found at: www.goarch.org/oratorical
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - order by THIS Sunday, April 6!
The dance program is once again selling Tsourekia for your Pasxa table. Saving you time! These are super delicious and made fresh. Secure yours today so you can have it right in time for Easter! Order by clicking THIS link! Order NOW until April 6. / Tsourekia will be available for pick up ONE DAY ONLY after church, outside the Gym, on Palm Sunday, April 13. (An email reminder for pick up will be sent out a few days before Palm Sunday.) Please ensure you are able to pick up or have someone pick up for you if you cannot make it. Thank you all immensely for your continued support! Wishing you all a blessed Lent! Questions? Email effiezaxari@gmail.com or 650.483.4899.
EASTER COOKIES
If you’d like to purchase koulourakia for Easter, please contact Othonia at 650-593-2537 or Barbara at 650-305-9018 and place your orders!
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - April 12
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. Please contact religioused@goholycross.org for details and with questions
PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON - April 13
Join us for our annual Palm Sunday luncheon in The Oaks immediately following Divine Liturgy. Enjoy delicious fried cod, mezze, skordalia, salad, roasted potatoes, fresh sautéed green beans, fruit and melomakarona. Seating is LIMITED to 160 – Details on how to RSVP soon!
HOLY FRIDAY YOUTH RETREAT - April 18
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 be 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 will 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 contact religioused@goholycross.org to register your student, and for details or questions.
DECORATION OF THE EPITAPHIOS - Friday, April 18
Join our Philoptochos ladies in the morning to decorate the Epitaphios and stay for the 3 PM service, return at 7 PM for Lamentations.
EGG HUNT & EASTER PICNIC - April 20
Join us for our Holy Cross Easter Agape picnic in the church parking lot immediately following Agape Vespers (which begin at 11:30 AM). More information SOON at our church website, the Sunday Bulletins, and Father’s Daily Consideration.
PHILOPTOCHOS CHURCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
High school seniors are encouraged to apply for these service awards offered by the Philoptochos. Applications for the 2025 awards are available by emailing the church office. If you are college-bound or are planning to enter a training program, if you have participated in Church and Community service, and if your family is a member of our parish, then you may qualify. Deadline is Bright Monday, April 21, 2025, 5 PM.
MEDITERRANEAN CHIC - Annual Fashion Show
Holy Cross Philoptochos presents our annual Fashion Show.
Saturday May 3. 11:30 AM Cocktail Reception; 12:30 PM Luncheon. Event tickets are $80. Raffle tickets are also available (3 for $20, 10 for $50). RSVP by mail or by
clicking this link. Gentlemen welcome! Dress like you are on vacation! For event questions or comments contact: Nina Azar at
Ninaazar13@gmail.com. Click here for
the event flyer.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS - The Philoptochos Phlash for MARCH 2025
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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