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 Ephesians 4:1-7
English
| Greek
Gospel
Luke 13:10-17
English | Greek
Friday, December 12th, Feast of St. Spyridon, Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am
iotis Skouras, 9 day trisagion service; Theofanis G. Peepas, 10 year trisagion service; Nikolaos Culafi, 12 year trisagion service; Helen Kiritsy, 35 year trisagion service
No Coffee hour today due to the St. Spyridon Senior Parishioners Christmas Party following the Divine Liturgy in the Cotsidas Auditorioum. The Sponsors for this Sunday Coffee hour will be in next Sunday's Announcements.
Naoum, Barbara, Savas, Nicholas and Nikoletta.
NAME DAY FLOWERS
The Name Day flowers for the month of December sponsored in honor of Nickolas Moudios name day, and in honor of Eleftherios Stratis and Miranda Eleftheria Allicon by Keary & Sandra Stratis-Allicon and family for their name day. We thank both families for their support.
VESPERS SERVICE OF ST. SPYRIDON THE WONDER WORKER
The Great Vespers Service of our Patron, St. Spyridon the Wonder-Worker with artoclasia will take place on Thursday, December 11th at 7:00p.m. His Eminence, Metropolitan Methodios of Boston will be the chief celebrant. Mr. Photios Kesetzis of Byzantine Music at Holy Cross Seminary will chant and conduct the seminary choir. Immediately following the Vespers service the women of the St. Spyridon Philoptochos Society will host a reception in the Cotsidas Auditorium.
The Cathedral office will be closed on December 12th in commemoration of the Feast of St. Spyridon.
Fall General Assembly
Monday, December 8th at 6:30 pm
Agenda items include the 2009 Budget and more. Members in Good Standing may participate and vote on motions. Please attend and be part of the decisions made for our parish.
"Kids Giving to Kids" Sunday School Giving Tree
The Sunday School is collecting gifts for children through its annual giving tree. It is a nice opportunity for the children of the Sunday School, as well as the rest of the parish, to give to children truly in need. The gifts collected will be given to the students of the Hartwell Learning Center. Some of these students will not receive any other gifts than those we collect for them this Christmas.
In addition, gift cards to local supermarkets are welcome (in $10 denominations). These will be given to Fr. Dean & Fr. Greg for our church's Poor & Needy Fund and distribution at their discretion. The children of the Sunday School may feel free to offer up any small monetary donation, toward the purchase of these cards by the Sunday School program.
Please visit our tree in the Cotsidas Auditorium after liturgy on Sundays for details and to select an ornament that will truly make a difference in a child's life.
FAMILY CENTER NEWS
The Angel has landed. Have you seen our beautiful Angel adorning Russell St and challenging us to make our pledge? Take a peak and hopefully you will also be inspired to give.
Instead of Gifts for the Holidays that are discarded shortly after being unwrapped, would you consider giving a gift in your family's name to our Family Center....it's a legacy that will last a lifetime.. We are asking for families to consider a pledge of $3,000 that can be paid over 3-years. This translates to $83 per month, less than most cable bills. Please complete your pledge envelope or see a Family Center Committee member to make your pledge.
Pledges to date: $2,012,213
LITTLE ANGELS
Meets every Wednesday at 10:30 am 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
New Years Eve dinner dance will be held this year at Coral Seafood on Wednesday December 31st. Tickets will be $75.00 per adult and $20.00 for children under 12. The Special Events committee is holding a drawing for a free table of 10 for New Years Eve. Raffle tickets are being sold after church or in the office. Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00. Winners to be announced on December 14th.
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 every 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
ST. SPYRIDON NURSERY SCHOOL
NOW ENROLLING! Please contact Ms. Laura at 508–752–5354 for more information.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, December 8 - Fall General Assembly, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, December 9 - GOYA, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, December 10 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30 am
Wednesday, December 10 - Little Angels, 10:30 am
Thursday, December 11 - Great Vespers Service of St. Spyridon, 7pm
Fiday, December 12 - St. Spyridon Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 9 am
Saturday, December 13 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, December 14 - Orthros 9 am, Divine Liturgy 10 am
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