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
Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, 28-36
English | Greek

Gospel
John 17:1-13
English | Greek

Friday, May 21st, SS. Constantine & Helen Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, May 22nd, Saturday of Souls Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Great Vespers Service, Thursday, May 21st at 6:30 pm at SS. Constantine & Helen Church, Webster, MA.

SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATION
Sunday School Graduation will take place today.

GREEK SCHOOL
The Greek School Graduation will take place on Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 pm in the Cotsidas Auditorium.

GRECIAN FESTIVAL BAKE
Philoptochos ladies are looking for volunteers to make Kourambiedes on Monday, May 17th at 9:30 am, on Tuesday, May 18th to make tiropites and spanakopitas at 9:00 am and on Wednesday, May 19th to make melomakarona. Ladies your help is needed.

BIBLE STUDY
Fr. Greg will be offering a bible study class on Wednesdays from 12:30pm-1:30pm starting this coming Wednesday May 19th. This class is primarily aimed at those who are retired or do not wish to drive at night. An evening class will be forthcoming. All who plan on attending are encouraged to bring bibles, but copies will be provided as well.

FAMILY CENTER NEWS
Pursuant to a unanimous vote by the Parish Council, the Building Committee was authorized to award and hire Aberthaw Construction as the General Contractor for Phase I--Stage 1 of the Family Center project. Aberthaw was selected from a group of 7 contractors who bid for Stage 1. The bid came in under $700,000 representing a reduction of over 40% from the original estimate for Stage 1. Construction will commence a week after the Grecian Festival and completion estimated at 11 weeks, over 50% shorter than originally planned.

BOOKSTORE NEWS
THE FAITH is the title of a book by Clark Carlton worth reading and will be featured at the bookstore in the month of April. This text is about understanding Orthodox Christianity. Easter has brought us much inspiration and renewal. This book is an excellent tool to build upon our love for the church by educating ourselves to better understand why we attend each Sunday. We can also educate others by sharing what we have learned or giving them a copy of this book, which is written in simple language for anyone to pick up and read. We are so fortunate, after all, as Carlton states, "The Orthodox Church of today does not imitate [the] original Christian community; She is that community."

GRECIAN FESTIVAL NEWS
The AGORA is now accepting donations of Petzetakia and other linens, Icons, Hellenic Books, all in saleable condition. Please drop off in the church office with your name. Thank you!
Grecian Festival Volunteer Sign-up Sheets are now up in the Auditorium. Please call Erin Moudios with any questions. 508-612-7529.

PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIP
This year the Philoptochos will be giving out three Scholarships: Agamemnon Commatas Scholarship $500, Vasiliky Strates Moshos Scholarship $500, and Ladies Philoptochos Scholarship $1,000. The Scholarship awards will be given to the recipient on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20th. You can pick up applications from the church office.

CULTURAL CENTER HRISOHORAFTION
The application for the Cultural Center Hrisohorafiton Scholarship is now available in the Cathedral office. Deadline is August 1st. The awards will be given out in September.

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

HOPE
HOPE, a youth ministry for children K-2, will meet on Monday, May 24 from 4:00-5:15 beneath the church. Fr. Greg will teach the children about Pentecost, the birthday of the church and the rise of the Divine Spirit. A craft project and snacks will follow. Siblings are welcome to attend along with their parents. New children are welcome. Please join the fun!

GOYA
The next GOYA meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 25th at 6:30 pm beneath the Cathedral.

HOLY TRINITY CORNER
Did you know? If you are a Fallon Community Health Plan member, you are able to go to Holy Trinity for your rehabilitation if you let the case manager know as soon as possible that you are a member of the Orthodox Community. They will make the referral to Holy Trinity, and we will do the rest!

STEWARDHSIP NEWS
When you hear the word "Stewardship," what comes to mind? Stewardship is about more than the money we pledge or drop into the collection plate. It is everything we do after we say what we believe. The Lord has entrusted us with time, talent, and treasure. As good stewards, we must use all of these for His glory and not our own. Stewardship is as simple as picking up a newspaper or trash in the parking lot.

HOSPITAL AND HOME VISITS
Due to strict HIPPA laws, medical professionals can not inform our priests if anyone has been admitted into the hospital. Therefore, for both Father Dean and Father Greg to be able to visit and offer blessings to those sick or infirmed, please have a family member call the church and let them know.

FEDERATION OF HELLENIC-AMERICAN SOCIETIES OF NEW ENGLAND
Will be giving out three Scholarships: Harry Katis Scholarship $1,000, F.H.A.S.N.E. Scholarship $1,000, Constantine Hionides Scholarship $1,000. You can pick up the application from the church office.

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 30, 2010. The recipient will be recognized on Sunday, June 20, 2010 following church services.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wednesday, May 19 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30 am
Wednesday, May 19 - Little Angels, 10:30 am Wednesday, May 19 - Dance Group, 5:15 pm Friday, May 21 - SS. Constantine & Helen, Divine Liturgy, 9 am
Saturday, May 22 - Saturday of Souls Divine Liturgy, 9am
Saturday, May 22 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, May 23- Orthros 9am, Div., Liturgy, 10am

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