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 11:9-10; 32-40
English | Greek

Gospel
Matthew 1:1-25
English | Greek

Wednsday, December 24th, Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, 6:30 pm.
Also, the Christmas Pageant will take place from our Sunday School Children.
Thursday, December 25th, Christmas Day, The Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Orthros 9:00 am and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00 am.

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.

CHRISTMAS POINCETTIAS
The Christmas Poinsettias for our Cathedral donated in loving memory of Spiridoula Sotiriou by her daughter Anna Engonidis.

GREEK SCHOOL INFORMATION
The Greek School Christmas Program will not take place today at 4:00pm. Also, there will not be any Greek School on Monday, December 22nd, and Tuesday, December 23rd. Greek School will resume again Wednesday, January 7, 2009.

GREEK SCHOOL PTA
The Annual PTA Bake Sale of Malomakarona and Baklava will take place today following the Divine Liturgy in the foyer of the Cotsidas Auditorium. Thank you for your support.

PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL BAKE SALE
The Annual Ladies Philoptochos New Year's Breads Bake Sale will take place today following the Divine Liturgy. Please do not forget to pick up your orders. Thank you for your support.

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
New Years Eve Dinner Dance will be held at Coral Seafood. There will be a live band for entertainment and the dinner includes filet mignon and homemade Greek desserts. Anyone wishing to donate dessert for the evening can contact any member of the Special Events Committee. Tickets can be purchased after church or through the church office for $75.00 for adults and $20.00 for children under 12.
Congratulations to Katerina Fotiades on winning the free table for the New Years Eve dinner dance.

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: $2,086,850

LITTLE ANGELS
Little Angels playgroup will not be meeting on Wednesdays Dec. 24th and Dec. 31st. We will resume on Wednesday January 7th, 2009. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! We look forward to a great 2009!

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.

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

ST. SPYRIDON NURSERY SCHOOL
NOW ENROLLING! Please contact Ms. Laura at 508–752–5354 for more information.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, December 23 - GOYA, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, December 24 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30 am
Wednesday, December 24 - Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, 6:30 pm
Thursday, December 25 - The Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Orthros 9:00 am and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00 am
Saturday, December 27 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, December 28 - Orthros 9 am, Divine Liturgy 10 am

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