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Divine Services

Sunday Services
(Regular Schedule)

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

Weekdays
(when scheduled)

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


Great Vespers

Saturday at 5:30 PM

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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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wonderful philanthropic events and witness first hand
how they make a difference in the lives of so many people.

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loved ones. Each morning Father Peter will light the
candles for all those that have requested.

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Announcements

HYMNS FOR SUNDAY

Click here for Sunday's Hymns in PDF.   

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.

 

   

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/

   

Upcoming Services

Wednesday, November 26 – Eve of Thanksgiving – 6 PM, Orthros; 7 PM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, November 29 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers
Sunday, November 30 – Andrew the First-Called Apostle – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Thursday, December 4 – Saint Barbara – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Friday, December 5 – Saint Savas – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Friday, December 5 – Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker -- Vespers in San Jose, 7 PM
Saturday, December 6 – Saint Nicholas – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, December 6 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers
Sunday, December 7 – Tenth Sunday of Luke – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, December 9 – Conception of the Theotokos / Anna the Prophetess – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Friday, December 12 – Saint Spyridon – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, December 13 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers
Sunday, December 14 – Eleventh Sunday of Luke – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Monday, December 15 – Saint Eleftherios – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, December 17 – Saint Dionysios – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, December 20 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers
Sunday, December 21 – Sunday Before the Nativity of Christ – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, December 24 – Eve of the Nativity of Christ – 7:00 PM, Orthros, 8:00 PM, Divine Liturgy
Thursday, December 25 – Nativity of Christ – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, December 27 – Saint Stephen – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, December 27 – 5:30 PM, Great Vespers
Sunday, December 28 – Sunday Following the Nativity of Christ – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Thursday, January 1 – Saint Basil the Great – 8:30 AM, Orthros, 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy
Saturday, January 3 – Great Vespers, 5:30 PM
Sunday, January 4 – Sunday Before Holy Theophany – 8:45 AM, Orthros, 10:00 AM, Divine Liturgy
Monday, January 5 – Eve of Theophany – 8:30 AM, Great Hours, followed by Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great and Great Agiasmos
Tuesday, January 6 – Holy Theophany – 8:30 AM, Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy and Great Agiasmos
Wednesday, January 7 – Saint John the Forerunner – 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM, Divine Liturgy

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900 Alameda, Belmont, CA, 94002-1604
USA
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