Orthros 9:00am
Divine Liturgy 10:00am

Father Dean N. Paleologos, Cathedral Dean
Father Gregory Christakos, Assistant Pastor
Gus Giannakis, Parish Council President

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Epistle
Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40
English | Greek

Gospel
John 1:43-51
English | Greek

Friday, February 26th, Stanza of Salutations to the Theotokos, ×ÁÉÑÅÔÉΣÌÏÉ, 7:00 pm.

PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGIES
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts will begin at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, February 24th at our Cathedral. The faithful should prepare themselves for Holy Communion in the usual way: prayer, fasting almsgiving and regular confession. There will be a modest 'pot-luck' Lenten meal offered after the Liturgy. People are encouraged to bring something to share with others.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The Parish Council Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 25th at the Washburn House, 1183 Main Street, Worcester, MA.

MARIA KHOURY
Maria Khoury from the Holy Land will be here on Sunday, February 28th with her new book, Meet the Evangelists. It was created for ages preschool and up. Maria Khoury has published Orthodox children's books for the last twenty years with aim to equip children with the tools of knowledge, understanding and devout life in Christ our Lord and love for their Orthodox faith. You can purchase the book at the bookstore at the foyer of the Cotsidas Auditorium.

THE FRIENDS OF HOPE CEMETERY
Invite you to a Winter Lecture "Coming to America and a Place for Us" by noted Nicholas Gage on Sunday, March 7th at 4:00pm. Administration Building, Hope Cemetery. A Book signing and reception will follow at the Webster House, $25.00 per person. For reservations please call 508-791-6440 before March 5th.

AHEPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Scholarship Applications are available for High School Seniors associate with the Order of AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, and Maids of Athena who are entering College. Please call Tom Malitas, Scholarship Chairman at 508-829-4511, cell 508-320-9132 or AHEPA Home 508-791-2574. Deadline is May 1st.

STEWARDSHIP NEWS
During Great Lent, one makes a special attempt to evaluate their calling as a Christian; to listen to the voice of the Gospel and heed its commandments; to accept the constant invitation to enter Christ's Kingdom. Likewise, with Stewardship, a check mailed to the church is meaningless unless it is accompanied by our presence, by our willingness to serve, by our prayers, and by our commitment. Giving is not a substitute for our commitment - it is an expression of our commitment.

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
The Philoptochos Society is collecting Health Kits to help the victims of Haiti. Please follow the instructions: Buy a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure and fill it with the following items: one hand towel, one washcloth, one comb, one metal nail file or nail clipper, one bar of soap (bath size, new and wrapped in original packaging), one toothbrush (NO TOOTHPASTE), six and-aids, Secure the bag and the Philoptochos will have a box for the kits. Slso, domations will be accepted so members of the Ladies Philoptochos can make health kits for Haiti. Thank you for your support.
SAVE THE DATE...March 14th Lenten Luncheon following the Divine Liturgy in the Cotsidas Auditorium. Proceeds will benefit the Philoptochos charities.

LITTLE ANGELS
The Little Angels playgroup meets every Wednesday from 10:30-12:30pm beneath the Cathedral.

GOYA
The next GOYA meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm beneath the Cathedral .

HOPE
St. Spyridon's new youth program is actively seeking new members. Children in kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 are invited to join HOPE to learn more about their faith and culture while making new church friendships. Our next meeting is Monday, February 22nd from 4-5:15pm beneath the Church. Father Greg will discuss lent and the children will make prayer beads. We will also work on our project to help Haiti. Please join us!

HOLY TRINITY CORNER
Did You Know?
Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is one of the premier facilities in Worcester, and often has a waiting list for admission.

HELLENIC ARTS SOCIETY
The Hellenic Arts Society presents BUILD A TEMPLE AND THEY WILL COME on March 21st, a slide presentation and lecture by Professor Blaise Nagy of the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA. Professor Nagy will talk about a mysterious 5th century BCE temple, usually referred to as a Greek temple situated in the ancient town of Segesta in Sicily, Italy. He will explain how its construction may have influenced a major event of the Peloponnesian War. Sicily, along with Southern Italy, was once referred to as Magna Graecia and was colonized by Greek settlers in the 8th century BCE. Lecture and slides at 7:00 pm in the Tonna Reception Room. Reception to follow. Free and open to all.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, February 23 - GOYA, 6:30pm Wednesday, February 24 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30am Wednesday, February 24 - Little Angels, 10:30 am
Friday, Febraury 26 - Salutations to the Theotokos, 7pm
Saturday, Febraury 27 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, February 28 - Orthros 9 am, Divine Liturgy, 10 am

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