HYMNS FOR SUNDAY
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Sunday's Hymns in PDF.
FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - THIS Sunday
Our Fall General Assembly meeting will start after Divine Liturgy (around 12:30 PM) in The Oaks, on
Sunday, November 23.
The agenda is available here, and
minutes from the previous Assembly is available here, and printed copies will be available at the meeting. All parishioners in good standing are asked to attend this important part of the life of the parish.
FAMILY-TO-FAMILY SHARING 2025
As we have done at Holy Cross for 35+ years we will be providing grocery gift cards and presents for the children to 45 families in our wider community. You can support this effort by purchasing gifts for the children of the families from their wish lists or making a monetary donation [click here]. Please contact Anastacia Stamates at anastaciams68@gmail.com or 650-868-2569.
PHILOPTOCHOS PHLASH - NEWS from NOVEMBER 2025
Please click here for the latest Philoptochos News from our November General Meeting.
YOUNG ADULT GATHERING - Saturday, November 29
We'll start with Great Vespers at 5:30 PM, then Discussion & Social at 6:30 PM at The Oaks. The subject is "Tech & Orthodox Christianity - Faith & Technology in Conversation." How does our Orthodox faith speak to the age of technology? What does it mean to live and work as an Orthodox Christian in a field shaping the future? Join us for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and community with Orthodox professionals working in technology. Hear how their faith shapes their work—and how their work challenges and deepens their faith. Ages 18–35 | Food & Fellowship provided. Come for Vespers. Stay for conversation, insight, and connection. For info, please contact Father Manoli, or click here for the event flyer.
HOPE/JOY CHRISTMAS PARTY, Saturday, December 6
Kindergarten through 5th graders - Wear your Christmas pajamas or sweaters and join us on December 6 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the gym for pizza, cocoa, ornament making, mini-gingerbread houses, and Christmas stories! RSVP today - click here! Or to see the event flyer, click HERE.
TREE LOT SIGNUP LINKS
Our Tree Lot will be open Tuesday 11/25 - 12/16. Here are our 2025 Holy Cross Trees SignUpGenius links:
o Week 1(Tuesday, 11/25) and Weekends
o Weekdays beginning on 12/1
Please click here for the flyer.
PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS TEA - Sunday, December 14, following Liturgy
Join us for the annual Church of the Holy Cross Philoptochos Christmas Tea, following Divine Liturgy. Enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious food, sweet treats, and traditional Greek pastries for sale. Browse the charming Gift Boutique, sing Christmas carols, and take part in the raffle. A $15 donation is suggested (children under 12 are free). All proceeds benefit Family Sharing, supporting families in need throughout San Mateo County. / Donations may be made online or at the door.
Click here to RSVP. Click here to see the event flyer.
ANNUAL FABULOUS HOLY CROSS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - Sunday, December 14, 5 PM
Everyone is invited to attend, 5-6 PM in The Oaks. Featuring beautiful Christmas music from our choir, Sunday School, and Greek School, plus the traditional and joyful Christmas pageant about the birth of Jesus.
PROJECT MEXICO & ST INNOCENT ORPHANAGE BENEFIT DINNER - Saturday November 22
Let's come together at the Church of the Resurrection in Castro Valley to raise critical funds for orphaned and vulnerable children, as well as families in need across Mexico. Come & enjoy a live and silent auction, authentic Mexican dining, and special guest, Father Nicholas Andruchow, Executive Director. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels, offering businesses and individuals meaningful recognition for their generosity. For more info, visit projectmexico.org/benefit-dinner or contact Mark @ 925-872-8111. Please click here for the event flyers.
HELLENIC AMERICAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL SOCIETY
of California (HAMDS) is happy to open the application process for their 2026 Scholarships. If you are, or know someone, of Greek descent who is enrolled in an accredited California Medical or Dental school or is a resident of California enrolled in an accredited Medical or Dental School elsewhere, visit https://www.facebook.com/HAMDSofCalifornia/