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Bulletin of Sunday, October 11, 2026
Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council

Commemoration of the Holy Apostle Philip, one of the Seven Deacons, and of our Venerable Father Theophane, Bishop of Nicea, called the Branded One or the Hymnographer.
The Holy Deacon Philip was born in Caeserea of Palestine. According to the Acts, he was one of the seven deacons ordained by the Apostles. He preached in Samaria, baptized Simon the Magician, explained the faith to the Eunuch, minister of Queen Candace of Ethiopia, and baptized him. His four daughters were gifted with charisma of prophecy.
Theophane the Hymnographer (778-845) was a brother of Theodore the Confessor whose feast is celebrated on December 27. Both were born in Karak of Transjordania. Highly educated in science, both human and divine, they entered the monastic life in 800 in the monastery of St. Sabas where they were ordained to the priesthood. They moved to Constantinople in 813. Under the iconoclastic Emperor Leo the Armenian, they were jailed for their Orthodox faith in a prison on the Bosphorus. Released by order of Emperor Michael the Stutterer, they were thrown back into prison for a long time by the wicked Emperor Theophilus, sent into exile in 834, then called back to the capital where they were beaten mercilessly and branded on the forehead. Theodore died in Apamea of Bithynia in 844; Theophane went on to be Metropolitan of Nicea under the pious Emperor Michael and his wife Theodora. He died in 845. Michael the Theophilus Stutterer, they were thrown back into prison for a long time by the wicked Emperor.

Scripture Memory

“Avoid foolish arguments, genealogies, rivalries, and quarrels about the law,h for they are useless and futile” (Titus 3:9).

“But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance” (Luke 8:15).

We celebrate Sunday’s Divine Liturgy for

The repose of the souls of:

Gerges Razzouk (October 3, 2026).

One Week Memorial.
Ikbal (Koki) Choueiri (October 11, 2024). Memorial
Jason Soloman (October 3, 2026)
Deacon John Fleshman

(September 30, 2026)
Alaa Abdulnour (September 7, 2026)
Alan Perkins (September 2026)
Elian Ewis (August 23, 2026)
Danny Lutfi (September 25, 2024)
Khaddour, Tanios, Helena, Rafka, Nada, Mikhael & Sayyoud Razzouk
Ghazaleh Takla
Habseh Ghanem
Elias, Wahib & Eskendafi
Sarah Saadiyeh
Ibrahim Elgharbi

Alice Fahel
Saliba Helo

The health, safety & blessings of:
Salim Razzouk & Family

For all the volunteers who support Holy Cross Church
For peace in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, and all the troubled regions around the world
For vocations to the priesthood, monastic life, and lay parish ministries

Sunday Readings

October 11, 2026

Titus 3:8-15
Luke 8:5-15

Income

Thank you for your ongoing generous donations:

October 4, 2026
Operations:
Sunday Contribution: $3,617
Building Fund: $1,551.10
Charity: $260

September 20, 2026
Operations:
Sunday Contribution: $2,071
Mission Viejo: $715

September 27, 2026
Operations:
Sunday Contribution: $4,492
Building Fund: $575
Charity: $200

Total September Operations

Income:

$22,612

September Expenses
Church: $$20,466.73
Rectory: $1,767

Total September

Expenses:

$22,233.73

Profit: $378.27

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We are grateful for your generous support as we continue to build a healthy spiritual future for you, your family, and our Church community.

Saint Peter reminds us: “As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10).

THE DIVINE LITURGY

Sunday

11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

THE HOLY MYSTERIES

MYSTERIES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION:

The three Mysteries of Baptism, Chrismation and Holy Eucharist are always celebrated together in one ceremony. One month notice is required and one baptismal preparation meeting is required with the priest.

MYSTERY OF HOLY CROWNING:

Six month notice, an initial meeting with the priest, marriage preparation sessions, and a wedding license are required.

You must be an active member of the parish.

MYSTERY OF HOLY CONFESSION:

By Appointment

MYSTERY OF HOLY ANOINTING:

Available for anyone who is ill.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no charge for the celebration of the Sacramental Mysteries, however, it is appropriate to offer a gift of thanksgiving.

We suggest an offering of $200 for Baptisms; $500 for Weddings; $400 for Funerals; and $200 for a Memorial Service

Holy Cross Melkite Catholic Church

451 West Madison Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870-4537

Telephone: (714) 985-1710