Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral

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1 Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral February 18, 2018

2 St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Church Office Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m Reverend Doctor Dimitrios Moraitis Dean Reverend Father Dean N. Paleologos Dean Emeritus Reverend Deacon Andrew Giourelis Georgia Parafestas -Parish Council President - frdimitrim@gmail.com WELCOME Welcome to the Saint Spyridon Cathedral in Worcester, Massachusetts. We are honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. It is our hope that your visit here will bring you many blessings from God. Please be sure to tell us if you are visiting or if you are new to our community. Our Church Family worships the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and every Sunday, the Lord s Day, we commemorate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to live the Holy Gospel in accordance with the Orthodox Faith; towards sanctification through God s grace in worship, the Divine Liturgy and the Sacraments: glorifying God through all joys and struggles; and as a Church Community, in Christian love, we seek to do His will so that through His mercy, we may attain His Kingdom. We are blessed to have the slippers of St. Spyridon, which are located in the front-left of the Church, please be sure to venerate them. We pray you have a blessed day and that you visit with us again soon. Also, please remember that one must be an Orthodox Christian in order to receive Holy Communion. If you would like to embrace the Orthodox Faith, please see Father Dimitrios Moraitis. May God Bless you! February 18, 2018 Forgiveness Sunday Φεβρουαρίου 18, 2018 Κυριακή τῆς Τυροφάγου Metropolis of Boston MEMORIALS Aspasia Langas 40 Days Anastasia Papadopoulos 9 years TRISAGION Loukia Bitzas 6 years ALTAR FLOWERS Altar Flowers are sponsored in loving memory of Aspasia Langas by her family; Loukia Bitzas by her family; Anastasia Papadopoulos by her parents Demetrios & Maria Mavroudis, her sisters Magdalini Gardner & Georgia Parafestas and their families COFFEE HOUR Coffee Hour is sponsored in loving memory of Loukia Bitzas by her family; Anastasia Papadopoulos by her parents Demetrios & Maria Mavroudis, her sisters Magdalini Gardner & Georgia Parafestas and their families SUNDAY SERVICES Orthros 8:30am Divine Liturgy 9:45am WEEKDAY SERVICES Monday, February 19 Great 7pm Wednesday February 21 Presanctified 6pm Friday, February 23 1st 7pm Saturday, February 24th 3rd Saturday of Souls 8:45am Divine 9:45am SAINTS OF THE DAY Leo the Great, Pope of Rome Agapetus the Confessor of Sinai ΟΙ ΑΓΙΟΙ ΤΗΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ Λέοντος, Πάπα Ρώμης, Αγαπητοθ, Επισκόπου Σιναίου HAPPY NAME DAY Theodore, Kyrillos START OF GREAT LENT Tomorrow is Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα). Take some time tomorrow to be still, to listen to God, and to open your heart to Him. Think about what goals you would like to accomplish this Lent and make an effort each day to stay true to it.

3 Εισοδικά Απολυτίκιον Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Για τα Μνυμοσηνα Μνήσθητι Κύριε ος αγαθός των δούλων σου, και όσα εν βιώ ημάρτων, συγχώρησον, οθδείς γαρ αναμαρτήτος, ει μη Συ ο δύναμενος, και τοισ μεταστάσοις δούναι την ανάπαυσιν. Του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος Της Συνόδου της πρώτης ανεδείχθης υπέρμαχος, και θαυματουργός Θεοφόρε, Σπυρίδων Πατήρ ημών, διο νεκρά συ εν τάφω προσφωνείς, και όφιν εις χρυσούν μετέβαλες, και εν τω μέλπειν τας αγίας σ ο υ ε υ χ ά ς, Αγ γ έ λ ο υ ς ε σ κ ε ς συλλειτουργούντας σοι Ιερώτατε, Δοξα τω σε δοξάσαντι, δόξα τω σε στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τω ενεργούντι διά σου πάσιν ιάματα. Κοντάκιον Τῆς σοφίας ὁδηγέ, φρονήσεως χορηγέ, τῶν ἀφρόνων παιδευτά, καὶ πτωχῶν ὑπερασπιστά, στήριξον, συνέτισον τὴν καρδίαν μου Δέσποτα. Σὺ δίδου μοι λόγον, ὁ τοῦ Πατρός Λόγος ἰδοὺ γὰρ τὰ χείλη μου, οὐ μὴ κωλύσω ἐν τῷ κράζειν σοι Ἐλεῆμον, ἐλέησόν με τὸν παραπεσόντα. Entrance Hymns Apolytikion Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spoke to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world. For the Memorials Keep Thy servants in remembrance, O Lord, since Thou art good; and do Thou forgive every sin in this life; for no man is without sin, except for Thee Who art able to grant rest even unto him who has departed hence. Saint Spyridon At the First Synod you were manifest as a champion, and a wonder-worker, our Godbearing Father Spyridon. Wherefore, you spoke to one dead in the tomb, and a serpent you changed into gold. And while chanting your sacred services, you had angels celebrating with you, O most holy one. Glory to Him who glorified you! Glory to Him who crowned you! Glory to Him who through you works healings for everyone. Kontakion O Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen."

4 Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν. Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ. Πρὸς Ρωμαίους 13:11-14, 14:1-4 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα Ἀδελφοί, νῦν ἐγγύτερον ἡμῶν ἡ σωτηρία ἢ ὅτε ἐπιστεύσαμεν. Ἡ νὺξ προέκοψεν, ἡ δὲ ἡμέρα ἤγγικεν ἀποθώμεθα οὖν τὰ ἔργα τοῦ σκότους, καί ἐνδυσώμεθα τὰ ὅπλα τοῦ φωτός. Ὡς ἐν ἡμέρᾳ, εὐσχημόνως περιπατήσωμεν, μὴ κώμοις καὶ μέθαις, μὴ κοίταις καὶ ἀσελγείαις, μὴ ἔριδι καὶ ζήλῳ. Ἀλλʼ ἐνδύσασθε τὸν κύριον Ἰησοῦν Χριστόν, καὶ τῆς σαρκὸς πρόνοιαν μὴ ποιεῖσθε, εἰς ἐπιθυμίας. Τὸν δ ὲ ἀ σ θ ε ν ο ῦ ν τ α τ ῇ π ί σ τ ε ι προσλαμβάνεσθε, μὴ εἰς διακρίσεις διαλογισμῶν. Ὃς μὲν πιστεύει φαγεῖν πάντα, ὁ δὲ ἀσθενῶν λάχανα ἐσθίει. Ὁ ἐσθίων τὸν μὴ ἐσθίοντα μὴ ἐξουθενείτω, καὶ ὁ μὴ ἐσθίων τὸν ἐσθίοντα μὴ κρινέτω ὁ θεὸς γὰρ αὐτὸν προσελάβετο. Σὺ τίς εἶ ὁ κρίνων ἀλλότριον οἰκέτην; Τῷ ἰδίῳ κυρίῳ στήκει ἢ πίπτει. Σταθήσεται δέ δυνατὸς γάρ ἐστιν ὁ θεὸς στῆσαι αὐτόν. ΤΗΕ EPISTLE Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel. The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4 Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.

5 ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 6:14-21 Εὐαγγελίου Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εὰν γὰρ ἀφῆτε τοῖς ἀνθρώποις τὰ παραπτώματα αὐτῶν, ἀφήσει καὶ ὑμῖν ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος ἐὰν δὲ μὴ ἀφῆτε τοῖς ἀνθρώποις τὰ παραπτώματα αὐτῶν, οὐδὲ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν ἀφήσει τὰ παραπτώματα ὑμῶν. Οταν δὲ νηστεύητε, μὴ γίνεσθε ὥσπερ οἱ ὑποκριταὶ σκυθρωποί ἀφανίζουσι γὰρ τὰ πρόσωπα αὐτῶν ὅπως φανῶσι τοῖς ἀνθρώποις νηστεύοντες ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ἀπέχουσι τὸν μισθὸν αὐτῶν. σὺ δὲ νηστεύων ἄλειψαί σου τὴν κεφαλὴν καὶ τὸ πρόσωπόν σου νίψαι,ὅπως μὴ φανῇς τοῖς ἀνθρώποις νηστεύων, ἀλλὰ τῷ πατρί σου τῷ ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ, καὶ ὁ πατήρ σου ὁ βλέπων ἐν τῷ κρυπτῷ ἀποδώσει σοι ἐν τῷ φανερῷ. Μὴ θησαυρίζετε ὑμῖν θησαυροὺς ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, ὅπου σὴς καὶ βρῶσις ἀφανίζει, καὶ ὅπου κλέπται διορύσσουσι καὶ κλέπτουσι θησαυρίζετε δὲ ὑμῖν θησαυροὺς ἐν οὐρανῷ, ὅπου οὔτε σὴς οὔτε βρῶσις ἀφανίζει, καὶ ὅπου κλέπται οὐ διορύσσουσιν οὐδὲ κλέπτουσιν ὅπου γάρ ἐστιν ὁ θησαυρὸς ὑμῶν, ἐκεῖ ἔσται καὶ ἡ καρδία ὑμῶν. THE HOLY GOSPEL The Gospel According to Matthew 6:14-21 The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. "And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." FASTING / ΝΗΣΤΕΙΑ As today is Cheesefare Sunday (Κυριακή τῆς Τυροφάγου), the Church calls us to abstain from all meat and dairy products from tomorrow until Pascha, with wine & oil allowed during the weekends only. As always, fast as earnestly as you are able, and if you have never fasted, try something small. Remember, a true fast is when we keep our mind on the Lord and reject sinful passions. Καλή δύναμη!

6 CHOIR Choir Practice every Sunday Morning! Every voice makes a difference! 2018 GRECIAN FESTIVAL NEWS We are now accepting your business or personal ad to appear in our keepsake Program Book. Please take one of the Ad Forms outside the Church, complete it, and return it with the ad you request and payment. Please send any new ideas or questions to stspyridongrecianfestival@gmail.com Thank you! Future meetings: Monday March 7pm Monday March 7pm Monday, April 7pm SUNDAY BULLETIN CHANGE Please send all correspondence, announcements and flyers to Nicholas Livingston, as he has assumed responsibility for the Sunday Bulletin, website updates, and parish s. livingston.stspyridon@gmail.com or call GOYA BAKE SALE Our GOYAns will be in the hall selling Valentine s treats to raise money for their various activities. Please support their efforts and treat yourself to some sweets! HELLENIC ARTS SOCIETY Everyone is invited to attend a special presentation by Fr. Maximos Constas on how icons speak to us and how we should speak to them. Fr. Maximos has written books on the theology of icons, he is a senior research fellow at Holy Cross Seminary, and he lived for many years as a monk on Mount Athos. Please join us on Thursday, March 7pm and stay for a light reception. HOLY TRINITY Holy Trinity has an opening for a Unit Manager position (Full time; RN/LPN), an Activities Director, as well as RN, LPN and CNA job opportunities on all shifts. For more information, call Michelle Williamson at (508) , ext. 218 or mwilliamson@htnr.net, or stop by Holy Trinity and fill out an application. Check out Holy Trinity's newly revamped website at htnr.net and download the newsletter! BOOKSTORE NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED! Father Arseny - Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father If you ever have doubts about your faith, as we all do at some time or other, this book will provide a glimpse into the life of a new saint as recalled by his spiritual children, and will uplift your faith. Father Arseny was a an Orthodox priest and prisoner in the gulags of the Soviet Union, was severely tortured, yet through his faith in Christ was able to change the lives of those around him. His story can influence your life, as well. Available at our bookstore! CHILD ADVOCACY CONVERSATION Presvytera Maria Apostola will be offering a talk about her role as a Child Advocate in Massachusetts and her work with children in need, the impact of the opioid epidemic, and things to be aware of as parents. Join her at Sts. Anargyroi in Marlboro on Sunday February 25th from 3pm-5pm. ST. SPYRIDON PRESCHOOL WINNER!

7 Catechism / Inquirer s Introductory Class We invite anyone who is not Orthodox (including spouses) who is interested in the Orthodox faith, either learning more about it or converting, to attend this class. We will discuss the course material and plan a schedule that fits all participant s availabilities. Sunday, February 25th We will meet in the Tonna Room immediately following the Divine Liturgy, around 12:00 noon. See you there! Saturday of Souls Ψυχοσάββατο 3rd Saturday of Souls Saturday, February 24th, 2018 Orthros 8:45am Divine Liturgy 9:45am Please bring in the names of your deceased loved ones to be read in prayer by Fr. Dimitri. You may also bring koliva in memory of your loved ones.

8 Join us as we celebrate the first Sunday of Lent Sunday of Orthodoxy Sunday, February 25, 2018 On the Sunday of Orthodoxy, we encourage all Sunday School students to bring an icon from their home in order to participate in the procession at the end of liturgy.

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10 GREAT LENT SERVICE SCHEDULE Sunday, February 18th - Forgiveness Sunday Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:45am Forgiveness Vespers Immediately following Divine Liturgy Monday, February 19th - Clean Monday Great 7pm Wednesday, February 21st - Wednesday Pan Orthodox Presanctified 6pm, hosted at St. Spyridon, Worcester Friday, February 23rd - Friday 1st Salutations 7pm Saturday, February 24th 3rd Saturday of 8:45am Sunday, February 25th - Sunday of Orthodoxy Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:45am Wednesday, February 28th Pan-Orthodox Presanctified 6pm, hosted by St. George, Worcester Friday, March 2nd 2nd Salutations 7pm Sunday, March 4th - Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:45am Wednesday, March 7th Pan-Orthodox Presanctified 6pm, hosted by St. Nicholas, Shrewsbury Friday, March 9th 3nd Salutations 7pm Sunday, March 11th - Sunday of the Holy Cross Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:45am Wednesday, March 14th Pan Orthodox Presanctified 6pm, hosted by St. Mary, Worcester Friday, March 16th 4nd Salutations 7pm Sunday, March 18th - Sunday of St. John Climacus Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:45am Wednesday, March 21st Pan-Orthodox Presanctified 6pm, hosted by St. Spyridon, Worcester Akathistos 7pm Sunday, March 25th - Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:45am Wednesday, March 28th Pan-Orthodox Presanctified 6pm, hosted by Holy Trinity, Fitchburg PRESANCTIFIED LITURGIES 2018 Once again, we are blessed to worship with the other Orthodox Christian Churches in the Worcester area throughout Great Lent. A different parish will host the Presanctified Liturgy each week, followed by a pot-luck meal. If you are able, please bring a dish to share with others. Wednesday, February 6:00pm - St. Spyridon Cathedral, Worcester, MA Wednesday, February 6:00pm - St. George Cathedral, Worcester, MA Wednesday, March 6:00pm - St. Nicholas Church, Shrewsbury, MA Wednesday, March 6:00pm - St. Mary Church, Worcester, MA Wednesday, March 6:00pm - St. Spyridon Cathedral, Worcester, MA Wednesday, March 6:00pm - Holy Trinity, Fitchburg, MA

11 LENT & HOLY WEEK FLOWER OFFERINGS The decoration of the icons and our church is a wonderful way to give back to the Lord for all He has done for you. Please consider donating one of these items for the health of your family or in memory of a loved one. Call or stop by the Church Office for more information. 5 Icons for the $125 each 8 bales of $45 each 8 donations of $35 each for the daffodils for the Veneration of the Cross 1 large icon of the $125 1 icon of the Nymphios for Palm $95 1 small icon of the Nymphios for Palm $65 2 icons for Palm $65 1 icon of the Last Supper for Holy $95 1 icon for Holy $95 Rose petals $ bunches of bay $40 each 1 large icon of the Taking Down of the Lord from the $125 1 large icon of the Tomb of $125 1 icon of Women at the Tomb for Holy Saturday $125 2 icons of the $95 each 1 Resurrection $160 2 icons on $195 each 50 Lily $12 each 40 Longflora $195 total Lavender roses for $165 total 3 dozen $50/dozen 1,000 carnations for the $0.50 each Special Aromatic $55 3 Processional Candles for Holy Thursday $25 each 12 candles for the 12 Gospel $15 each 1 Wreath for the $95 3 Clergy Resurrection $40 each 1 Bishop s Resurrection $50 4 Altar Candles for Palm $15 each 4 Altar Candles for Pascha $15 each Oil for Holy $35 Scent for Good $50 Altar Flowers for Palm $60 Altar Flowers for Pascha $60

12 ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ Σας γνωστοποιούμε ότι η Ελληνορθόδοξος Κοινότης του Αγίου Νεκταρίου Roslindale, Mass το έτος 2007 ορίστηκε ως εξεταστικό κέντρο, από το Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας του Υπουργείου Παιδείας, για την διεξαγωγή εξετάσεων πιστοποίησης επάρκειας της Ελληνομάθειας. Οι εξετάσεις θα πραγματοποιηθούν την Τρίτη 15 Μαίου 2018 (Α1, Α2 και Β1 επίπεδα) και την Τετάρτη 16 Μαίου 2018 (Β2, Γ1 και Γ2 επίπεδα). Η προθεσμία υποβολής των αιτήσεων λήγει στίς 18 Μαίου Τα επίπεδα εξετάσεων είναι τα εξής: Α1 (νέο επίπεδο) στοιχειώδης γνώση για παιδιά 8-12 ετών Α2 (πρώην Α επίπεδο) στοιχειώδης γνώση για εφήβους και ενηλήκους άνω των 12 ετών Β1 (πρώην Β επίπεδο) μέτρια γνώση για εφήβους και ενηλήκους άνω των 12 ετών Γ1 και Γ2 (πρώην Δ επίπεδο) πολύ καλή και άριστη γνώση για ενηλήκους. Δικαίωμα συμμετοχής έχουν ομογενείς και αλλογενείς, οι οποίοι έχουν συμπληρώσει το 8 ον έτος της ηληκίας τους την 31 η Μαίου 2017 για (Α1-παιδιά) και 12 για όλα τα άλλα επίπεδα... Οι εγγραφές των υποψηφίων μπορούν να γίνουν από 1 Φεβρουαρίου έως 18 Μαρτίου ηλεκτρονικά στο Το ποσό συμμετοχής για τις εξετάσεις είναι $ με επιταγή πρός St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church η κατάθεση στόν λογαριασμό Στη περίπτωση πού ο υποψήφιος, για οποιοδήποτε λόγο δεν λάβει μέρος στίς εξετάσεις, το ποσό συμμετοχής δεν επιστρέφεται. Τα θέματα των εξετάσεων και η βαθμολογία των γραπτών γίνεται απ ευθείας από το Κέντρο Ελληνικἠς Γλώσσας που εδρεύει στην Θεσσαλονίκη και εποπτεύεται από το Υπουργείο Παιδείας. Για την συμμετοχή στις εξετάσεις στα επίπεδα Β2, Γ1 και Γ2 συστήνεται οι υποψήφιοι να είναι άνω των 16 ετών γιατί το περιεχόμενο των εξεταστικών θεμάτων απαιτεί γνώσεις και εμπειρίες που δέν διαθέτουν η μικρής ηληκίας υποψήφιοι. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες μπορείτε να απευθυνθήτε: 1. Στον Υπεύθυνο του Κέντρου κ. Ιωάννη Κατσαρό στό τηλ. (508) Στον Ιερέα της κοινότητας Πάτερ Βασίλειο Μπέμπη ή την Διδασκάλισα κ. Θεοδώρα Χρονοπούλου στό τηλ. (617) Γενικές πληροφορίες στήν ιστιοσελίδα Μπορείτε επίσης να έλθετε σε επαφή με την κα. Κυριακίδου για αιτήσεις εγγραφής και για τυχόν ερωτήσεις. ANNOUNCEMENT ELLINOMATHEIA Examinations for certificate of Proficiency We hereby notify you that the Greek Orthodox Community of Saint Nectarios, Roslindale, MA is the Examination Center of the Greek Language of the Ministry of Education of Greece for the purpose of examining the certification of proficiency in Greek language. The examinations will be held on Tuesday, 15th May, 2018 for the levels A1, A2 and B1, Wednesday the 16 th May 2018 for levels B2, Γ1 and Γ2. The deadline for submission of applications is March 18, For more information please see the official announcement

13 Saturday, March 10th, 2018 The Feeding Ministry is continuing to serve our community with a Luncheon to be served to the Poor and Needy on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11:30am in the St. Spyridon Cotsidas Cultural Center. This month s meal is donated by and served by members of the Philoptochos and parish volunteers. The Feeding Ministry will typically be scheduled the 2nd Saturday of each month in conjunction with the Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Central Massachusetts and the Food Pantry, and is subject to change if scheduling difficulties should arise. If you would like to volunteer please speak with Fr. Dimitri or contact Maria Kassos. Thank you for participating in the Lord s Work. Το Feeding Ministry συνεχίζει να υπηρετεί την κοινότητά μας με ένα γεύμα που θα σερβιριστεί στους φτωχούς, το Σάββατο 10 Μαρτίου 2018 στις 11:30 π.μ. στην Αιθουσα του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος. Το γεύμα αυτό το μήνα δωρίζει και εξυπηρετείται από μέλη του Φιλοπτώχου και εθελοντές ενορίας. Το Feeding Ministry θα προγραμματιστεί το 2ο Σάββατο κάθε μήνα σε συνεργασία με το Συμβούλιο των Ανατολικών Ορθοδόξων Εκκλησιών της Κεντρικής Μασαχουσέτης και το Τροφοθήκη Τροφίμων. Εάν θέλετε να βοηθήσετε, παρακαλώ μιλήστε με τον Fr. Δημήτρη ή επικοινωνήστε με τη Μαρία Κάσος. Σας ευχαριστώ που συμμετείχατε στο έργο του Κυρίου.

14 ST. SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL BURN THE MORTGAGE CAMPAIGN Burn the Mortgage Committee Rev. Dr. Dimitrios Moraitis, Dean Demetrios Moschos, Chairman Georgia Parafestas, Parish Council President & Co-Chair Dr. Matthew Panagiotou, Co-Chair Janice Dionis Michael Dionis George Fotiades George Gourousis Celeste Moschos Nicholas Paleologos $1,450,000 $487, Pledged $266, received Thank You! 3 Year Pledge Amount Annually Monthly $15,000 $5,000 $416 $3,000 $1,000 $83 $1,000 $333 $28 Total Cost of Family Center Renovation $4,100,000 Total raised by our community during first fund drive $2,650,000 Remaining Loan Balance to be paid $963,000 It s not too late to donate to the Burn the Mortgage Campaign! The Angel Board construction honoring those who have contributed to these efforts is in process and will be in place by Palm Sunday!

15 Stewardship of Work: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men (Colossisans 3:23). Your Stewardship Packets have been mailed. Please be sure to fill out your 2018 Pledge Card and return it to the Church Office. Remember that God loves a cheerful giver.

16 2018 STEWARDSHIP REPORT WEEK 2018 TOTAL PLEDGES RECEIVED AVERAGE $ PER PLEDGE *GOAL STEWARDSHIP BUDGET 7 $ 59, $431 $310, *Goal amount includes the 2018 Stewardship Budget Receipts of $310, Funds reflect all monies received in We suggest you budget your Stewardship contribution as you would do your monthly home expenses. Our Cathedral must meet the financial needs of its ministries and annual operating budget by way of our Christian Stewardship Program. It is everyone s responsibility to accept this honor and support your role as a Contributing Steward. Please pledge your Required Stewardship Contribution now, if you have not done so. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and may God continue to bless the work of your hands.