Holy Cross Church, Justice, IL PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
November 15 ...Read Full Text >

Thomas, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 15 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties, scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou alone art good and the Friend of man. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of the Church
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Grant victory to the faithful against the adversaries of the Faith and protect your people with your Holy Cross.

Kontakion
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

But you cannot be a neighbour unless you have compassion on him; for no one can be called a neighbour unless he  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

Godly love cannot be perfect unless a man love his neighbor also. Under which name must be included not only those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, Sermon 12, On the Fast, 6th century


For whosoever superintends the healing of wounds must needs administer in wine the smart of pan, and in oil the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, On the Life of the Pastor. Chapter 6, 6th century


The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

Let us make our mercifulness abundant, let us give proof of much love to man, both by the use of our money, and by  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 15 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


For the One Maker fashioned us, the One Creator breathed life into us; we all enjoy the same sky and air, the same  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, Sermon 12, On the Fast, 6th century


Gentleness, then, is to be mingled with severity; a sort of compound is to be made of both; so that subjects be  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, On the Life of the Pastor. Chapter 6, 6th century


When a man reveres God with all his heart and with faith, he receives through God's providence the power to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Antony the Great, On the Character of Men no. 12, Philokalia Vol. 1 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 331, 4th century


'The Lord your God is one Lord' (cf. Deut. 6:4), revealed in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit: in the unbegotten  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory Palamas, A New Testament Decalogue no. 1, Philokalia Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 323, 14th century

Vespers
Saturday Evenings at 5:00 p.m.
September through June

Matins
8:15 a.m. Orthros

Liturgy
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Bible Study
Monday Evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September through May

Parish Information
Holy Cross Church
7560 S. Archer Road
Justice, IL 60458

Phone: (708) 594-2040
Fax: (708) 594-8362
Website: holycrossjustice.il.goarch.org/

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Michael Constantinides
Email: frmike99@aol.com

 
November 3, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Feast of the Synaxis of the
Holy Archangels
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November 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
Parish Council Groups
Stacy Jones
Susan Sarolas



ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD 2009
Please submit your names for the 2009 Christmas Community Card by December 6. 2009. Please use the enclosed form and print your name exactly how you wish it to appear in the card. May the forthcoming Holiday Season bring you joy and good health.

COFFEE SOCIAL HOSTESS
Due to the Greek School Craft Show there will be no Coffee Social

Epistle Reader
Kosta Katsoudas

Memorial
Alexios Georgakopoulos: 40 Days

Sunday School News
Due to the Craft fair we will be having family worship on Sunday.

Greek School News
The Holiday Craft and Vendor Show will be held today. Please purchase your Thanksgiving pastries at today’s Craft show bake sale.

PASTORAL NOTE:
The Christmas Fast which begins today, is not like Great and Holy Lent in that fish, wine and oil are permitted (with the exceptions of Wednesday and Friday) until December 12. After December 12, wine and oil are permitted (with the exception of Wednesday and Friday) but fish is no longer permitted. The ...Read Full Text >

Bookstore News
Please visit our BOOKSTORE located in our Church Hall following the Divine Liturgy. Check out all the wonderful books and other materials. Icons and special orders gladly accepted. The bookstore will be open following Divine Liturgy each Sunday and by appointment by calling the Church Office.

Food Drive
Please be advised that we are accepting food for the homeless. Please bring only non-perishable food and place it in the bin in the Narthex.

Cub Scouts
Our Pack is no officially designated as pack number 25 and invites all boys between the ages of 6-10 to join us.

1. November 19th at 6:30pm the Scouts will be training for their Bobcat Badges.

2. On Thursday December 10th at 6:30pm the boys will be receiving their Bobcat Badges at a ...Read Full Text >

Internet News
Our Stewardship Committee is announcing to all Facebook users the creation of our Facebook page.. See us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-IL/Holy-Cross-Church/192451151109?ref=nf.

Please visit our Web-Site at:
www.holycrossjustice.il.goarch.org

Please visit our new Metropolis ...Read Full Text >
Monday, November 16, 2009
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Orthodox Study Forum
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2009
7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack Meeting
Saturday, November, 21, 2009
Entrance of the Theotokos
8:30 a.m. Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Greek School classes �.m. Greek Sch
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Hope/JOY Basketball
5:00 p.m. Great Vespers
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