HYMNS FOR SUNDAY
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Sunday's Hymns in PDF.
GREAT AND HOLY FRIDAY YOUTH RETREAT - April 10
Our youth (preK through Grade 12) 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 can 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. Contact religioused@goholycross.org for details OR register by sending the names of your students with their grade levels to here.
DECORATION OF THE EPITAPHIOS - Friday, April 10, morning
Join our Philoptochos ladies in the morning to decorate the Epitaphios and stay for the 3 PM service, return at 7 PM for Lamentations.
AGAPE PICNIC – Sunday, April 12
Join us for our Holy Cross Easter Agape picnic in the church parking lot immediately following Agape Vespers (which begin at 11:30 AM). We anticipate the blessing and picnic will begin at 1:00 PM. The picnic will be outside this year (weather permitting). The church will provide tables and chairs. Parishioners are responsible for everything else: food, drinks, utensils, and anything else you would like to bring. As with every year, there will be some food that is prepared which is shared with the entire community (for example, the whole lamb) but there are no formalities in the menu. Please bring what you wish, share what you wish, and take what you wish. By the grace of God there is always an abundance. Additional grills will be available for grilling meats and our kitchen staff will be available to help with heating and baking your dishes. Reservations are required. Please reserve you spot now by clicking here. Seating is limited so reserve now! If you have any questions please contact events@goholycross.org. [In the event of inclement weather, tables will be set-up inside our halls]
PHILOPTOCHOS PHLASH - News from our recent Board Meeting
Please
click here for the latest issue of The Philoptochos Phlash. It's phull (sorry!) of new news about our upcoming events, AND our continued efforts (with
YOUR help) to assist those in need.
PHILOPTOCHOS EASTER BAKE SALE
Place your orders
NOW for freshly baked
koulourakia and
diples for your Easter giving (and personal enjoyment!). Call Othonia at 650-593-2537 or 650-759-0573.
ARE YOU 18-25 YEARS OLD AND PART OF
. . . the new generation of the Greek Diaspora? The General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy invites you to participate in the 3rd Greek Youth Diaspora Symposium - "Building the future of Global Hellenism" in Athens, June 18-25. Send your CV and preferred thematic area of interest to info@belmontgreekschool.org. Application deadline is April 18. More info, and flyer, by clicking here.
HOPE & JOY - Saturday, April 25
Join us after Vespers -7:30 in the kitchen. We’ll bake koulourakia, make a craft, and enjoy a pizza dinner—plus our homemade cookies for dessert! Kinder-5th graders, we can’t wait to see you there! Click here to RSVP so we can ensure enough ingredients for a great time! Please click here for the event flyer!
FASHION SHOW - Saturday, May 2
Reserve today for "Breakfast at Tiffany's," the Holy Cross Philoptochos Fashion Show & Lunch! Enjoy a fun afternoon with your friends, a spectacular lunch, and fabulous entertainment, as we raise funds for scholarships and charities. Contact Laura 650-678-0336 or laura.jadelrab@gmail.com, or click here to make your reservations. Click here for the event flyer.
3 CHURCH MUSIC ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH! - Sunday, April 26 and Saturday, May 23
(1) St. Romanos Music Festival, similar to Oratorical Festival, but hymns instead of speeches, Sun., Apr. 26, on Zoom, grades 7-12.
(2) Concert of Greek Orthodox hymns featuring Bay Area youth, grades 2 & up, & adult singers, Sat., May 23, 2 pm, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in San Francisco.
(3) Now is a great time for youth (&adults) to join the Holy Cross Choir & sing praises to God!
Info: Eva Canellos, 650-400-1610, or cecanellos@aol.com. Please click here for the April 26 event flyer and handy QR codes. Please click here for the May 23 event flyer.
FAITH SCHOLARSHIPS - due June 26
Merit-based program, sponsored by The Faith Endowment. For full application details, and to apply now, visit
thefaithendowment.org/scholarships. Click here
for the flyer. Or for info, call 212-803-9363 or
info@thefaithendowment.org