Orthros 9:00am
Divine Liturgy 10:00am
Father
Dean N. Paleologos, Cathedral Dean
Father Gregory Christakos, Assistant Pastor
Gus Giannakis, Parish Council President
Office
Hours are 9am-5pm
Monday-Friday
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Epistle
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 4:5-8
English
| Greek
Gospel
Mark 1:1-8
English | Greek
Monday, January 5th, Blessing of the Waters, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am
Tuesday, January 6th, Holy Epiphany, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am
Wednesday, January 7th, St. John the Baptist, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am
Georgios Vasiliadis, 6 month memorial sservice; Athanasios Sotiriadis, 10 year memorial service; Ioannis Gertsios, 25 year trisagion service
The coffee hour today was sponsored in loving memory of Georgios Vasiliadis by his family and in loving memory of Ioannis Gertsios by his family.
NAME DAY COFFEE HOUR SPONSORS
Vasilios Kouvaros sponsored the coffee hour in honor of his name day.
Melanie, Vasilios, Vasiliki.
We wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION
Due to the inclement weather on Sunday, December 21st, the Sunday School Cathedral Christmas party will be held this coming Sunday, January 4th.
PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY
The Philoptochos meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 6th at 7:00 pm.
The Annual Philoptochos Vasilopita Brunch to benefit the St. Basil's Academy will take place on Sunday, January 18th, following the Divine Liturgy in the Cotsidas Auditorium. Philoptochos Ladies will be taking reservations today in the foyer of the Cotsidas Auditorium. Thank you for your support.
STEWARDSHIP NEWS
The 2009 Stewardship Program has launched. Please look for the Stewardship package and pledge envelope in the mail. We suggest you budget your Stewardship contribution as you do your monthly home expenses. Paying it monthly makes it more affordable. For example, paying a Family Contribution of $475 monthly translates to $39.58 per month. Less then most of our cable bills. Please stop at the office or call to make your payment arrangements or installment plans. For those who have not completed their 2008 payments, please submit them as soon as possible. Christian Stewardship is everyone's responsibility not just for the few...For hardship situations, Father Dean and Father Greg are available to discuss other arrangements.
Please note: Stewardship Sunday is January 18, 2009.
FAMILY CENTER NEWS
The Building Committee is moving ahead with the plans and preparations for a spring ground breaking. We will keep the community up to date with the progress. Al Matualiatis of the Building Committee is serving as our Cathedral Project Manager. He will be the direct liaison between the Building Committee and the project professionals.
Up to date milestones we have accomplished:
• Hired CJK Design Group as Architects and accepted the design concept
• Evaluated 6 contractors for pre-construction/ construction capabilities and selected Glacon Construction Company, Inc. to participate in a "Team/Build Process"
• Established a 5-member sub-committee of the Building Committee to coordinate Project Management
• Signed loan commitment letter with Commerce Bank
• Working on detailed Construction Documents so that the project can go out to bid
• Raised in pledges and donations $2,200,000 to date
The project WILL NOT happen without everyone pledging their financial commitment within their means. If you have not pledged to date, please do so now so that we can all celebrate groundbreaking by spring.
LITTLE ANGELS
The Little Angels playgroup will meet on Wednesday, January 7th, 10:30 am - 12:30pm in the room beneath the Cathedral.
GOYA
Goya will meet Tuesday at 6:30 pm beneath the Cathedral.
HOLY TRINITY CORNER
"Transitions" Grief Support Group" sponsored by Holy Trinity Hospice. Meets every other Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:30pm at Holy Trinity. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required. Contact David Day, LICSW at 508-791-8200.
ST. SPYRIDON NURSERY SCHOOL
NOW ENROLLING! Please contact Ms. Laura at 508–752–5354 for more information.
ARCHDIOCESE OUTREACH RESOURCES
Attention: Ministries, Affiliate Groups, Teachers, Clergy, Committee Chairs, Parishioners
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese offers extensive and valuable information to everyone, especially those serving in a leadership role in our community. These websites are offered as an Orthodox Resource tool for everyone to use and to be informed. All documents and information can be downloaded and printed for your use. Log onto; www.outreach.goarch.org, www.interfaith.goarch.org, www.games.goarch.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, January 5 - Blessing of the Waters, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am
Tuesday, January 6 - Holy Epiphany, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am
Tuesday, January 6 - Philoptochos meeting, 7pm
Wednesday, January 7 - St. John the Baptist, Orthros and Divine Liturgy 9:00 am
Wednesday, January 7 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30 am
Saturday, January 10 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, January 11 - Orthros 9 am, Divine Liturgy 10 am
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