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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

Epiphany and the Meeting of the Lord: Feasts of Illumination

Wednesday, February 1 at 7 PM:

Vesperal Liturgy for the Meeting of the Lord


See the Sunday Sermon of January 29:


"The Sunday of Zacchaeus: On Restlessness, Rest, and Peace"

Updated Worship Guidelines

As of Sunday, January 1, 2023


  • OUR SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY WILL BEGIN AT 10:00  AM THROUGH THE WINTER.
  • We no longer require that masks be worn during our liturgical services and meetings. 


  •  However, those who prefer to continue wearing masks are welcome to do so. 


  • The Eucharist is being offered through the use of a single chalice:

                    

                    1) multiple spoons, cleansed after each use, are offered first


                    2) a single spoon for all others.

How to Worship With Us

1) You can find our Calendar and Service schedule here.


2) COVID19 Update: We are live streaming Vespers and the Divine Liturgy 

Vespers: 5:00pm Saturday - Divine Liturgy: 10:00am Sunday Eastern Time (US)​ ​​ 


3) ​Please contact Fr. John for attendance information and updates or to be added to our e-mail list.

Read Our Weekly and Archived Bulletins

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Notes from Sunday's Sermon

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Come Study With Us

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


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


3) Evening Prayers and Saints of the Week


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


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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The life of our parish ministry depends on the stewardship of parishioners as well as the generous contributions of those benefactors who support our parish and have been blessed by our ministry.  To make donating easier we have created a safe method of online donation through a secure portal.

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