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
508.791.7326
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Epistle
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6
English | Greek

Gospel
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
English | Greek

Wednesday, March 25th, Annunciation of the Theotokos, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am.

Friday, March 13th, 4th Stanza of Salutation Service to the Theotokos (Δ' ×ÁÉÑÅÔÉÓÌÏÉ)7:00 pm

GREEK SCHOOL GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
The Greek School Students, Teachers and Parents will attend church celebrating Greek Independence Day with doxology. In addition, this afternoon at 4:00 pm the Greek School Students will be presenting their annual Greek Independence Day program.

DAUGHTER'S OF PENELOPE BAKE SALE
The Daughter's of Penelope are having their Pita Bake Sale following the Divine Liturgy in the foyer of the Cotsidas Auditorium. Proceeds will go to their charities. Thank you for your support.

PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY
Wednesday, March 25th Presanctified Liturgy at St. Mary's Assumption Church, 535 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA at 6:00 pm. The faithfull should prepare themselves for Holy Communion. There will be a modest "pot luck" Lenten meal offered after the Liturgy. People are encouraged to bring something to share with others.

HELLENIC ARTS SOCIETY
“Swinging into Spring! An Evening of Jazz”
Hellenic Arts Society will present a concert by Krisanthi Pappas and her pianist, Bill Duffy, on April 4th at 7:00 pm in the Costidas Cultural Center. Krisanthi, a young Boston-based singer, will include her own compositions and songs of Gershwin, Norah Jones, Michael Buble, and others. Performance will be followed by a reception of desserts and coffee. Members: Free, Guests: $20 Members and Guests alike must RSVP by March 25 to Kathleen Major (508-829-4874)

GREEK SCHOOL PTA
Easter is Coming. Please consider placing your order for Easter candles from the Saint Spyridon Greek School PTA by calling: Chrisoula 774-239-1656, Sylvia 508-869-0292, Kathy 508-560-8464 or Joanna 508-868-7452. Happy Easter. Ôï ÐÜó÷á ¸ñ÷åôáé. Ðñïìçèåõôåßôå ôéò ëáìðÜäåò óáò áðü ôï PÔÁ ôïõ Åëëçíéêïý Ó÷ïëåßïõ Áãßïõ Óðõñßäùíá. Ãéá Ðáñáããåëßåò ôçëåöùíÞóôå: Ìáñßá 508-414-6837, ¼ëãá 508-728-6983, Ãåùñãßá 774-262-7726, ÅëÝíç 508-344-5012. ÊáëÞ ÁíÜóôáóç êáé Êáëü ÐÜó÷á.

STEWARDSHIP NEWS
We are quickly approaching the end of the first quarter of the year. If you have not sent in your Stewardship envelope with your contribution or payment plan, we suggest you do this as soon as possible. In these economically challenged times we suggest you budget your Stewardship contribution as you do your monthly home expenses.
Stewardship Sunday, March 29, 2009
This is a good opportunity to meet the Stewardship Committee, Parish Council members and drop off your Stewardship payment

FAMILY CENTER NEWS
$565,000 Challenge to Ground Breaking
Have you made your pledge yet? We are closer and closer to ground breaking but need your help too...maybe consider donating a portion of your refund check to the Family Center...Please think about it and give to become part of our legacy. Raised in pledges and donations to date:
Raised in pledges and donations to date:
Pledges; $2,440,000 Collected: $1,334,000

ST. SPYRIDON NURSERY SCHOOL
The Nursery School will have an OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, March 26th from 5:30-7:30 pm. www.spyridoncathedral.org/nurseryschool.html

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

GOYA
Goya will meet Tuesday at 6:30 pm beneath the Cathedral.

JOY and GOYA
There will be a JOY and GOYA retreat Saturday, March 28th at the Cathedral from 9:30am to 3:30pm. All youth from ages 7 to 18 are encouraged to attend. Please contact Fr. Greg if you have any questions.

HOLY TRINITY CORNER
Hospice Volunteers Needed
Holy Trinity Hospice at Washburn House, 1183 Main Street in Worcester is seeking compassionate men and women from all walks of life who are ready to make a commitment and a positive difference to individuals and families coping with terminal illness. A comprehensive training will begin in May. You will receive ongoing support and education, and a schedule that fits your needs. For more information call David Day at 508-791-8200 or email davidday@holytrinityhopsice.org

DANCING LESSONS
The dance group meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm beneath the Cathedral. High School students and older are invited.

ZACHARY W. KASSOS IONIAN VILLAGE MEMORIAL AWARD
In loving memory of our son, Zachary, we have established this $500 annual memorial award to help defray some of the expenses associated with participating in the Ionian Village Summer Camp program. Applications are now available in the Cathedral office. Completed applications are due by Sunday, May 31, 2009. The recipient will be recognized on Sunday, June 21, 2009 Father's Day.

ARCHDIOCESE OUTREACH RESOURCES
The Archdiocese has three Web outreach resources for everybody to use: www.outreach.goarch.org, and www.interfaith.goarch.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, March 24 - GOYA, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 25 - Annunciation of the Theotokos, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9am
Wednesday, March 25 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30 am
Wednesday, March 25 - Little Angels, 10:30 am
Wednesday, March 25 - Presanctified Liturgy at St. Mary’s Assumption Chruch, 6:00 pm
Thursday, March 26th - Nursery School Open House, 5:30 pm
Friday, March 27 - 4th Stanza of Salutation Service to the Theotokos, 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 28 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Saturday, March 28 - JOY and GOYA Retreat, 9:30 am
Sunday, March 29 - Orthros 9 am, Div. Liturgy, 10am

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