HYMNS FOR SUNDAY
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Sunday's Hymns in PDF.
🎃 HOPE/JOY PUMPKIN DECORATING! - Saturday, October 18, 4-5 PM
Join us for a fun afternoon of pumpkin decorating on Saturday, October 18, from 4:00–5:00 PM in the gym! All Kindergarten–5th graders are invited to come get creative and celebrate the season together. 🧡 RSVP today to reserve your pumpkin! http://bit.ly/4obndOp Click here for the event flyer.
REEL & MEAL - Saturday, October 25
Dear Holy Cross Families, / Get ready for a night full of fun, flavor, and a little bit of magic! We’re beyond excited to invite you to our very first Reel & Meal event—a one-of-a-kind evening where dinner and a movie come together in the most delicious way. / On Saturday, October 25th at 6:30 p.m., we’ll be showing the movie Wicked while serving up a multi-course gourmet meal—each course perfectly timed to match special scenes from the film. Think of it as dinner theater with a tasty twist! / This is a family-friendly event, so bring
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PHILOPTOCHOS PHLASH - NEWS from OCTOBER 2025
Please click here for the latest Philoptochos News from our October meeting.
NEW KICKS FOR KIDS SHOE DRIVE
Presented by Holy Cross Belmont Philoptochos! Donate a NEW Pair of Shoes for a Child in Need in San Mateo School District.
NOW! to November 30. Only new kids shoes in-the-box please- not wrapped. Please include a tag with the child’s name. To Donate New Soles for Young Souls Visit:
https://sites.google.com/view/hcnewkicksforkids/home or contact Nina Azar 650-863-7780 for more information and to be assigned a child's name.
Click here for the flyer.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: THANKSGIVING PECAN TARTS!
In fundraising efforts for our program, PRE ORDERS are NOW OPEN for pecan tart sales. Not only will this be a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table, but your taste buds will thank you! Online PRE ORDERS will be open from
now until
November 9. You may directly
purchase via this link here, or by scanning the QR code on the flyers around the church grounds. ***If you decide last minute to order a tart and it is PASSED the online pre order date, please contact Effie Zaharioudakis directly at 650.483.4899 or
effiezaxari@gmail.com, to place your order. Order pickup will be ONE DAY ONLY on
Sunday, November 23 outside of gym after Divine Liturgy. ***We cannot promise that there will be extra tarts available for purchase on the day of pick up***
Thank you for your continued support for our youth programs.
GREEK DANCE CONTINUES!
At Holy Cross the tradition continues! Oct 24 - Last day for Dance Registration. All dancers must be registered for Sunday School, and families of Sunday School students must be pledging members of Holy Cross Church; as must all adults participating in our programs. Use the QR codes [Sunday School above, and Stewardship on the right.] / Holy Cross has 6 dance groups ranging in age from Kindergarten to Adult. New dancers are welcome! If you are interested in Greek dance, or for more information on the Holy Cross Dance Program, please contact Paul Flocas at PFlocas@gmail.com
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE FAIR - Thursday, October 16
Join us for the City of Belmont Youth Advisory Committee's High School & College Fair on Thursday, October 16, from 5–7 PM at the Twin Pines Senior and Community Center! This free event offers families a valuable opportunity to explore a variety of educational options. Meet representatives from over 15 high schools, and new this year, connect with local colleges and community colleges to learn about programs, admissions, and what each school has to offer. Don’t miss this chance to gather important information and plan for your student’s future! Click here for more information and list of participating schools.
TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET - Sat, October 25
Older adults are likely to have accumulated prescription and over-the-counter drugs that have expired or are no longer used. Leaving these drugs in drawers or boxes around the house is not a safe practice. Drugs that are no longer needed should be disposed of in a responsible and safe way. Once a year, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors a National Take Back Day to remind us to do so. This year that day is October 25. You can find a
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