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Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross

Orthodox Church of the Holy CrossOrthodox Church of the Holy CrossOrthodox Church of the Holy Cross

11 WILKINS STATION ROAD, (MAILING: PO BOX 805), MEDFORD, NJ 08055
FR. JOHN SHIMCHICK, RECTOR - CHURCH: (609) 654-4865

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    Services and upcoming events

    UPCOMING  SERVICES:


    Saturday, September 20 – 5 PM – Great Vespers


    Sunday, September 21 – 9:30 AM– "Explanatory Divine Liturgy"  


    Saturday, September 27 – 5 PM – Great Vespers


    Sunday, September 28 – 10 AM – Divine Liturgy


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    CROSSROADS – our weekly bulletin


    September  CALENDAR


    Saturday, October 18 - 7th Annual Fantasy Auction - Learn More Here

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    The Liturgical and Educational Opportunities of the New Liturgical Year
     

    We’re reaching the end of our liturgical year and the beginning in September of the New Year. Here are some of the liturgical and educational events that will be taking place:


    The image that we’ll be keeping in mind is the establishment of a “life-giving” foundation, thinking about the Trinity Church in Vincentown, shown above.


    For more information about our parish and activities and to receive preparatory materials about the Orthodox Faith and our parish,  contact Fr. John at:


    holycrossmedford@gmail.com 



    3) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 – during Coffee Hour:  The beginning of our Catechetical Classes: "Setting a Foundation – Our Stories."
     

    Our classes again will be offered to everyone interested in learning more about the Orthodox Faith and especially for those wanting to become members of the Orthodox Church.


    We’ll primarily focus on learning the Creed and will add other aspects as appropriate. Our approach, however, will be a little different – we’re going to start from the end of the Creed and work towards the beginning.
     

    But in our first session, we’ll begin our Classes, as we did last year, with the opportunity to share the stories of how “we got here.”


    SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – ”EXPLANATORY DIVINE LITURGY” – 9:30 – as was offered last year, this Liturgy will be celebrated from the center of the church and will allow Fr. John to explain the various moments of the service and will include the acts of getting vested and the preparation of Holy Gifts of Bread and Wine (Proskomedia), beginning at 9:30.
     

    In preparation for this Liturgy, during September, passages from Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s book, Liturgy and Life, will be sent out which will offer a reflection on the Liturgy and help in developing a liturgical vocabulary.
     

    Also, I'll welcome additional questions during Coffee Hour.


    Here is the schedule for the Fall classes, through October, which is subject to change.


    4) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5:  First Class  – during Coffee Hour–
     

    Learning, Professing, Receiving, and Keeping the Faith – The Creed – Looking Backwards: 


    “I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.”


    Sunday, OCTOBER 19 – 
     

    “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.”



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    A Review of the Retreat with Dr. Peter Bouteneff held on Saturday, November 9, 2024


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    BELOW is the final entry for our Daily Paschal Reader:


    You can find complete archived copies of our past Lenten and Paschal readers by clicking here.


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    SEE OUR:


    • 50TH ANNIVERSARY VIDEO:


    •  50TH ANNIVERSARY SLIDESHOW:


    •  50TH ANNIVERSARY SERMON COLLECTION


    • NOTES AND SERMONS ON ATTENDING THE 2023 R.S. THOMAS FESTIVAL IN WALES

                                                                       

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    Come Study With Us

    Come Study With Us

    1) "1) "Why Be Orthodox?" - Two Presentations by Dr. A. Edward Siecienski


    2) "The Theotokos and the Church" - Two presentations by Dr. A. Edward Siecienski (November 30 and December 7, 2022


    3)  "Community as Church, Church as  Community" - Two Presentations by Fr. Michael Plekon (February 9 and 16, 2022)


    4) Evening Prayers and Saints of the Week


    5) The Journey Project

    6) Decision-making and Divine Guidance in 1 Corinthians with Fr. John Jillions

    7) All Is Well with Dr. Albert RossiWhy Be Orthodox?" - Two Presentations by Dr. A. Edward Siecienski


    2) "The Theotokos and the Church" - Two presentations by Dr. A. Edward Siecienski (November 30 and December 7, 2022


    3)  "Community as Church, Church as  Community" - Two Presentations by Fr. Michael Plekon (February 9 and 16, 2022)


    4) Evening Prayers and Saints of the Week


    5) The Journey Project

    6) Decision-making and Divine Guidance in 1 Corinthians with Fr. John Jillions

    7) All Is Well with Dr. Albert Rossi

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