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Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Fr. Michael Kallaur 123 Gilkeson Road Fr. Dan Korba Pittsburgh, PA 15228 Dn. Frank Dickos (412) 833‐3355 www.holycrosspgh.org Weekly Bulletin Sunday, March 20, 2016
Sunday of Orthodoxy For more than one hundred years the Church of Christ was troubled by the persecution of the Iconoclasts of evil belief, beginning in the reign of Leo the Isaurian (717‐741) and ending in the reign of Theophilus (829‐842). After Theophilus's
death, his widow the Empress Theodora (celebrated Feb. 11), together with the Patriarch Methodius (June 14), established Orthodoxy anew. This ever‐memorable Queen venerated the icon of the Mother of God in the presence of the Patriarch Methodius and the other confessors and righteous men, and openly cried out these holy words: "If anyone does not offer relative worship to the holy icons, not adoring them as though they were gods, but venerating them out of love as images of the archetype, let him be anathema." Then with common prayer and fasting during the whole first week of the Forty‐day Fast, she asked God's forgiveness for her husband. After this, on the first Sunday of the Fast, she and her son, Michael the Emperor, made a procession with all the clergy and people and restored the holy icons, and again adorned the Church of Christ with them. This is the holy deed that all we the Orthodox commemorate today, and we call this radiant and venerable day the Sunday of Orthodoxy, that is, the triumph of true doctrine over heresy.
Hymns of the Day Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to Thee, O Lifegiver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy Kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation, O only Friend of man.
Apolytikion for Sun. of Orthodoxy in the Second Mode We worship Thine immaculate icon, O Good One, asking the forgiveness of our failings, O Christ our God; for of Thine own will Thou wast well‐pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou mightest deliver from slavery to the enemy those whom Thou hadst fashioned. Wherefore, we cry to Thee thankfully: Thou didst fill all things with joy, O our Saviour, when Thou camest to save the world. Apolytikion for the Church in the First Mode Save, O Lord, Your people, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to the faithful against the adversaries of the faith. And, protect Your people by the power of Your Cross. Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" This Week at Holy Cross Monday 6:30 pm Compline/Bible Study Wednesday 4:30 pm Greek School 6 pm Pre‐Sanctified Liturgy Thursday 5:30 pm Senior Greek Dance 7pm Vespers @ McKeesport for Feast of Annunciation Friday Feast of the Annunciation 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Divine Liturgy 6:30 Salutations Saturday 5 pm Vespers and Confession Sunday 8:15 am Orthros 9:30 am Divine Liturgy Holy Cross Today Coffee hour today is sponsored by the Women's Philoptochos Society. Please sign up for coffee hour. Check the calendar online: www.holycrosspgh.org, click "Events", then "Coffee Hour", then scroll down to calendar, click on date to see if someone has taken it. Then email [email protected] or call the church office to request date
Epistle Reading The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:24‐26, 32‐40. Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill‐treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets ‐‐ who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign enemies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill‐treated ‐‐ of whom the world was not worthy ‐‐ wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Gospel Reading The Reading is from John 1:43‐51 At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man." Welcome We warmly welcome all visitors and seekers in our midst today, trusting that your experience here will be an uplifting and enriching one. The Greek Orthodox Churches are the ancient and native Christian communities of the biblical world, with centers in the Holy Lands, Syria, Egypt and Asia Minor, and by extension in Greece, Cyprus and throughout the world. Like the ancient Christians, we engage the whole person, heart, mind and all senses in Divine Worship. This experience has been so powerful to seekers in the past that it was often said “We knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth. We knew only that there God dwelt among human beings.” (Russian Primary Chronicle) That communion experience of heaven on earth and God in our midst forms the heart of all Orthodox worship. It culminates in the sharing of Holy Communion, which not only unites us with the Divine, but also expresses the deep unity in faith
and life between all Orthodox believers. Since Holy Communion expresses that deep unity in belief and practice alike, it is reserved for observant Orthodox Christians. This does not mean, however, that non‐Orthodox are ‘excluded’ – rather, the Orthodox choose not to make an external display of unity when actual unity does not exist. While working to restore the full communion that did exist in antiquity, today we offer the sign of the blessed bread at the service’s conclusion as a symbolic gift of hospitality and growing unity that is offered to all present. If you would like to learn more about the Orthodox way of life, or have any questions about worship or Holy Communion, please approach Fr. Michael or one of the clergy following services. Thank you for joining us, and again, we welcome you all. Save the Date Holy Cross Food Fair Cooking The Dates have been set for this year's Food Fair. It will take place June 15‐18, 2016. Today, March 20, we will be making Galaktobouriko Please save the date for the Philoptochos sponsored Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon following Liturgy, April 24. Golden Club: On Tuesday, March 29, the Golden Club will be attending the movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" at Carmike Galleria 6 movie theater. Prior to the movie, we will be meeting at Panera Bread in the Galleria at 3:00 p.m. for an early dinner. Showtime at 4:30 p.m. Payment of $5.75/person for movie can be made that day at Panera, at which time you will receive your ticket. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 24th to Rene (412) 831‐3142 or Cynthia (412) 833‐ 9423 to reserve a seat. Looking Ahead: On Saturday, April 9, the Golden Club will be attending a free Pittsburgh Opera recital at the Opera Headquarters in the Strip District, followed by a question and answer period. We will be departing by van (and possible car pooling) from the Church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and traveling first to The Original Pancake House, Greentree, for breakfast. Recital begins at noon, doors open at 11:30 a.m. Watch for more information regarding this event in the April Cross Roads and weekly bulletins. *** All information for the Sunday Bulletin should be submitted to Jonathan McClish by 11:59 pm of the Wednesday prior for inclusion. Submit to [email protected]
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AWARDS - The Chrysostom Scholarship for Hellenic CollegeThe 2016 finalists are eligible to receive a Chrysostom Scholarship to Hellenic College. This scholarship provides awards ranging from $2,500 up to $30,000 per year.
2016 ORATORICAL FESTIVAL
EXPLORE a deeper knowledge of your Orthodox faith THINK critically about current issuesSPEAK to a gentle and loving audience
Join thousands of teens across the nation & #ShareOrthodoxy!
Find the topics, rules, and prize information at http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/religioused/sjcof
The St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is a Ministry of the Department of Religious Education from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
SYRIAN RELIEF DINNER& PRAYER SERVICE
Sunday April 17, 2016Prayer Service at 4:00 p.m. & Lenten Dinner/Reception: 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL419South Dithridge St.· Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
Hosted and Led by Our Beloved HierarchsHis Eminence Metropolitan SAVAS, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh
Right Reverend THOMAS, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Charleston, Oakland and the Mid-Atlanticin the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
His Eminence MELCHISEDEK,Archbishop of Pittsburgh and Westem Pennsylvania in the Orthodox Church of AmericaHis Grace Bishop Dr. MITROPHAN, Serbian Orthodox Church in USA - Diocese of Eastern America
His Grace Bishop DANIEL, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USAHis Grace Bishop GREGORYof Nyssa, American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the USA
ANDThe Philoptochos of St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Pittsburgh
International Orthodox Christian Charities Pittsburgh Metropolitan CommitteeAntiochian Orthodox Community
Special performances by the Pan-Orthodox Choir of Pittsburgh and premier violinist Bob Banerjee
Tickets $50 • Students (age 7-18) $20 • Children 6 and under freeAdditional donations and net proceeds will benefit IOCC's Syrian Relief Fund.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLEGrand Benefactor $10,000 • Benefactor $5,000 • Humanitarian $2,500 • Patron $500 • Friend $250
Register online at iocc.orglpittsburghOr register with Sophie 412-341-6869/[email protected] • Zelfa 412-417-4706 • Mari 412-915-7380
Make checks payable to lOee - Write "Pittsburgh Syrian Relief" in the memoand mail to Nick Terezis c/o IOee, 306 Marberry Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Pre-purchased tickets will be held at the door, not mailed. Tables available for groups of 8 to 10 only.Tickets must be purchased by April 15. For information or to volunteer, call Zelfa 412-417-4706.
Deposit from Week of 3/6 Account Name Deposit Pledges from 2015 Pledges for 2016 $9,131 Bulletin Candles $472 Donations – Unspecified Flowers/Communion Wine Loose Offerings $143 Greek School Sunday Church School $7 Vacation Church School Special Envelopes $25 Holy Week Envelopes Christmas Cards Baptismal Candles Socials/Special Projects Golf Outing Art Group Investment Club Hall Deposits for 2016 Hall Deposits for 2017 Hall Rental Income Caterers Miscellaneous Income Total Deposit $9,778
Mini Capital Campaign Update Pledged Received Balance
Matching Donors
$75,000 $58,500 $16,500
Donations from Parishioners
$64,745 $62,369 $2,376
Total $139,745 $120,869
Disbursements Made to Date $22,115
Building Fund Balance $137,068
Financial Snapshot based on $2,075.33 per day operating cost Date Weekly
Collections Weekly Collections
Total Estimated operational
needs to following Sunday Difference
Total through Feb. $96,764 $96,764 $136,971.78 ‐$40,207.78
3/6 $31,311 $128,075 $151,499.09 ‐$23,424.09 3/13 $9,778 $137,853 $166,026.40 ‐$28,173.40
Stewardship at a Glance As of March 17, we have received 327 pledge cards, for a total pledge amount of $398,889, making the average 2016 pledge thus far $1,219.84 About Stewardship To be a member in good standing, it is necessary to submit a pledge card. Although pledge envelopes are mailed out to everyone, we still need you to submit your 2016 pledge. That is what stewardship is. It is making a commitment in support of our Holy Cross community. We base our budget on the pledge income and this determines what we can, and cannot do. You can pick up a pledge card in the narthex of the Church, pledge on‐line at www.holycrosspgh.org or call Nena in the church office at 412‐833‐3355. If you have already turned in a pledge card, please try to stay current. We depend on your support. Thank you, Ted Sofis, Stewardship Chair A Note from Philoptochos The No Bake/Bake Sale continues. This is a great fundraiser for Philoptochos. Please look for the purple flyer lying at home with an envelope enclosed! You may send your check to Dena Yamalis or give it to her at church. Thank you for your generosity! Our next Philoptochos meeting will be Tuesday, April 5 at 7PM. I hope that you can attend! Please join us today after Liturgy to prepare Galaktobouriko for the June food fair.
There are no food preparations on Monday, March 21. We are still accepting new members and reminding members to renew in Philoptochos. Please join our worthwhile organization! We are looking for adult and teen volunteers to serve the Palm Sunday Luncheon on April 24. Please contact Elaine Sofis if able to help. ‐Elaine Sofis, Philoptochos President Community News Greek Independence Day Presentation: The Greek Room of the University of Pittsburgh welcomes Ted Pappas ‐ The Producing Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Public Theatre, presenting "Growing Up Greek: A director's Journey" Today, March 20th, at 5:30 pm, at the Frick Fine Arts Building (in Oakland between Carnegie Library and Forbes Quadragle) Free Admission, Donations accepted, and refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Venetia Moreno @ 412‐849‐8392; or Rebecca Bertos @ 412‐421‐9427 2016‐2017 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE NEW YORK – Applications and instructions for three scholarships administered by the Department of Philanthropy of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are available for awards to be made for the 2016‐ 2017 academic year. The George & Naouma (Gioule) Gioles Scholarship and the Katina John Malta Scholarship are for
undergraduate studies, and the Paleologos Scholarship is awarded for graduate work of a non‐theological nature. Each of these scholarships was established through generous gifts from dedicated Greek Orthodox Christians who wanted to provide financial assistance towards the education of young people from our Orthodox Christian community. Applications can be accessed by visiting the scholarship web page. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 212‐774‐0283. The deadline for submitting an application for any of these scholarships is May 6, 2016. Food Fair Cooking We are starting food preparations today for this year’s Food Fair. There is also a schedule in the monthly “Crossroads” as to days and items being prepared. As you know, this is a monumental task that requires much work and planning. The revenue derived from the Food Fair is the largest and most important
element besides our stewardship offerings to make ends meet at the end of the year. We ask that you and your family members participate as much as possible, starting today, not just the four days of the Festival. If you or no one from your family can physically help prepare the various food items, then we ask that you kindly donate towards defraying the cost of the quality ingredients required to make the dishes we make so special. The following is but a partial list of items needed the next few weeks: Phyllo 22 cases $48. Per case Butter 18 cases $79. Per case Eggs 20 cases $22. Per Case Please make check payable to HOLY CROSS FOOD FAIR and please keep separate from Stewardship envelope.
Philoptochos Palm Sunday Luncheon Baked Cod, Salad, Green Beans and Potatoes,
Bread and a Cherry or Apple Cobbler Adults, $10
Children, 5-12, $5, 4 and under/ free, served peanut butter&jelly sandwiches, applesauce, chips and Oreo
cookies Tickets will be sold on Sunday, April 17 at coffee hour and at the
door on Palm Sunday, April 24. To reserve by email contact Elaine Sofis at [email protected] or
412 344-7046