TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

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1 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 Page 1 TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS The Experience of Christ s Resurrection By Constantinos Magimby Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life. It is the day of Resurrection; let us be radiant for the festival, and let us embrace one another. Let us say, O brethren, even to those that hate us: Let us forgive all things on the Resurrection; and thus let us cry: Christ is risen from the dead, by death He has trampled down death, and on those in the tombs He has bestowed life. (Doxastikon of the Praises) he Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus T Christ is indeed the very foundation of the Orthodox Church. The Apostle Luke tells us that the Resurrection of Jesus caused the opening of the tomb, and thereafter opened the minds and the eyes of the Emmaus Disciples to understand who Jesus Christ was. Just as the Disciples eyes and minds were opened towards their understanding of Christ and the Scriptures, in the same way we are called today to a new reality a new place, space and time in this world of understanding who we are, and our purpose on this journey of life. The stone that was rolled away from the tomb also opened a new door of creation. For behold, I create a new heaven and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind (Isaiah 65:17). The rolling away of the stone becomes a symbol that opens the door to a new Christian world that is brave and filled with a new mission in this hurting world. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people (Matt. 27:51). The curtain or veil of the temple meant the separation between man and God. The door that separated man from God is now opened. Here is a new life filled with light, love, compassion, forgiveness, mercy and joy. A door is opened for people to reconcile to one another, to embrace one another and forgive all things. Yes, the Jews and the gentiles are reconciled to one another. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others (Romans 12:5). Jesus resurrection opened doors that were shut. Separating the Jews from the gentiles, the slaves from the free, barbarians and the Scythians, life and death, the Resurrection of Jesus brings a new dawn giving us a key to life eternal. Yes, Jesus Resurrection transforms all things from natural to supernatural, from spiritual death to spiritual life. We wish you all a joyful Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We pray that the light that shone forth from the tomb of the Risen Christ shine into your lives, your families and friends, your pains and sufferings, your comings and goings, but most importantly in your spiritual lives. O Death, where is thy sting? O Hell, where is thy victory? (1 Cor. 15:55) Christ is risen, and thou art overthrown! Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen! Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice! Christ is risen, and life reigns! Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave. For Christ, being risen from the dead, Has become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep. To Him be glory and dominion Unto ages of ages. Amen. From the Sermon of St. John Chrysostom

2 Page 2 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 The Archangel s Call is the monthly newsletter of the Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church 25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA Phone: Fax: church@goarchangels.org The Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is a parish under the spiritual and ecclesiastical shepherding of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The Mission of the Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is to proclaim the Gospel of Salvation through the Orthodox Christian Faith for the glory of our Triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are a community of believers who journey towards our Lord Jesus Christ and one another through our WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, WITNESS, and SERVICE. We invite all people to join us on this journey toward the Kingdom of Heaven. The Archangel s Call is published on the first of each month. The deadline for submissions to this newsletter is the tenth of the prior month. Layout and production by Cynthia Mitaras Alex Cover Design by Alexandra Roll Published by the Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church, Watertown, MA Parish Ministry Team Administrative Assistant: Irene Apostolou Cobb AHEPA: John Abate Altar Boy Ministry: George Antonakas Armed Forces/Veterans Ministry: Mike Gregory Athletic Ministry: John Kopellas, Jimmy Maniatis, Nick Davos, Petros Davos Bookstore: Charles & Maria Patsios, Richard & Ileana Strakus Chantor: Costa Magimbi Choir Director: Cynthia Alex Computer and Internet Ministries: Manny Parasirakis GOYA/Youth Ministry Staff: George Antonakas Greek Language Arts Coordinator: Voula Polychronopoulos Hellenic Cultural Center: Sean Yenowskas Holy Cross Seminarians: Peter Dogias, George Mastakas, Alexis Kamilaris Hospital/Nursing Home Visits: Fr. Athanasios, Marion Avtges IOCC Representative: Cathy Lagoudakis JOY Youth Ministry Staff: Nick Muellar Kali Parea Senior Ministry: Cynthia Alex, Drew Bilillies Mommy & Me: Donna Levas Parish Nurse: Marion Avtges Philoptochos President: Leah Alvanos Philotimo Chat Group: Marion Avtges Philoxenia House Liaison: Frances Levas Photography Group: Nick Vakalopoulos Prosphoro Group: Fr. Athanasios, Ellea Polimou Sexton: Nicholas Yiokarinis Stewardship Chairperson: John Kopellas Sunday School Director: Costas Karageorgis Walking Group: Jan Siannas, Angela Kontos Visit Our Taxiarchae Website Our site is updated every week! His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Holy Metropolis of Boston The Reverend Father Athanasios Nenes, Pastor Contact Fr. Athanasios at: Cell: anenes@goarchangels.com 2017 Parish Council President: Costa Karageorgis Vice President: George Faggas Secretary: Tassos Anastasiou Treasurer: Nancy Sarris Asst. Treasurers: William Alex Stewardship Chairperson: John Kopellas Honorary Lifetime Members: Ernest G. J. Anastos and Vasilios Gizanis Council Members: Georgia Bitsikas Harry Chehames Charles Kalivas Tony Kapadoukakis Peter Karalis Brian Marriott Nick Papakyrikos Nick Stamos Costa Zahos ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ ΕΠΙΤΑΦΙΟΣ ΘΡΗΝΟΣ ΤΑ ΕΓΚΩΜΙΑ 14 Απριλίου, :00 μ.μ. Xοροστατούντος του Σεβασμιωτάτου Μητροπολίτου κ.κ Μεθοδίου HOLY FRIDAY EPITAPHIOS SERVICE THE LAMENTATIONS April 14, :00 PM His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presiding.

3 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 Page 3 From Father Athanasios «Ιδού καιρός ευπρόσδεκτος, δού ηµέρα σωτηρίας» Αδέλφια µου, Κοντεύει πλέον το τέλος της µεγάλης Τεσσαρακοστής και ο καιρός των γεγονότων της Μεγάλης Εβδοµάδος! Η µεγάλη Τεσσαρακοστή ολοκληρώνεται την Παρασκευή πρό του Σαββάτου του Λαζάρου και απο το Σάββατο του Λαζάρου αρχίζει η Μεγάλη Εβδοµάδα και καλείται Μεγάλη διότι, µεγάλα και θαυµαστά συντελούνται, συντρέχουν και βιώνουµε εµείς οι χριστιανοί κατά τον Αγ. Ιωάννη Χρυσόστοµο. Φτάνει λοιπόν ο καιρός όπου µας καλεί η εκκλησία µας, να ετοιµάστουµε ακόµη περισσότερο για να ζήσουµε και να βιώσουµε αυτην την υπέρλογη και άφατη Αγάπη του Κυρίου µας Ιησού Χριστού µέσα απο το εκούσιο Πάθος, την Άκρα Ταπείνωση, την Θεία Σταύρωση και Θάνατο αλλά τέλος την Ζωοποιό Ανάστασή Του! Αυτό είναι το µύνηµα αλλά και το νόηµα της Μεγάλης Εβδοµάδας! Η Χαρά της Ανάστασης και η Ειρήνη είναι αυτά που µένουν και πρέπει να κυριαρχούν πάντα στις καρδιές µας! Ελάτε λοιπόν αδέλφια µου όλοι µαζί ενωµένοι, σαν µια οικογένεια, έτσι όπως µας θέλει ο Χριστός, να ετοιµάστουµε και να συµπορευθούµε µαζί µε τον Κύριο στο Θείο Πάθος αλλά και στην Ανάστασή Του! Καλή Ανάσταση! Ο εφηµέριός σας π. Αθανάσιος Νένες Äόξα τω Θεώ Πάντων Ένεκεν Glory to God for All Behold time welcome, behold the day of salvation My beloved, The journey of Great Lent is ending and the time approaches for the entrance of Holy Week. On the Saturday of Lazarus we enter the Great and Holy Week. That Week is called Great and Holy because we are experiencing Great, Holy and Wondrous Events, according to St. John of Chrysostom! Once again, the time has come when the church is calling us to prepare for the experience of that ineffable Love from our Lord and God Jesus Christ. That Love from above is expressed through His willing Passion, His total Humiliation, His Holy Crucifixion and death on the cross and at the end, His Life-giving Resurrection! The main meaning and feelings from Holy Week that should be engulfed deep in our hearts are the Joy and Serenity of His Resurrection and Peace! Come my beloved, let us all, as one family united through Christ as we are and as God wants us to be, follow Him and be compassionate with our Lord on the Cross; but also to be co-resurrected with Him, experiencing His own Resurrection! Happy Easter! Your parish priest, Fr. Athanasios Nenes Inter-parish Presanctified Liturgy Wednesday, April 5 Taxiarchae/Archangels, 25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown Let my prayer rise as incense before You... And the lifting up of my hands, as an evening sacrifice. Following the Presanctified Liturgy, we will offer a Lenten dinner for all. An informative discussion over dinner on a Lenten theme will also take place. All are invited to join us, young and old alike.

4 Page 4 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 Dear Parish Family, On April 9, the annual Palm Sunday Luncheon will take place immediately after Liturgy. Please make your reservations. It is a beautiful time to share a delicious meal and spend time with other members and guests of our Church. We all look forward to being together as we begin Holy Week and follow Christ s footsteps from His crucifixion to His resurrection. Please attend as many of the Holy Week services listed in this bulletin as possible. Don t forget to support our Philoptochos and purchase the great baked goods for your Easter table. We need to support our ladies. They all work hard so you can dress up your Easter table with their baked goods. On Sunday, April 30, we will participate in the Greek Independence Day Parade. Please make every effort to join us or be on Boylston Street to cheer us on. If you would like to march with us, please contact the church office. Festival 2017 will be here soon! We have begun preparing for the festival, which will take place on June 23, 24 and 25. As you all know, this is the largest fundraiser of the year. This is why we NEED everyone s help. I am asking all of you to take the time to participate to the best of your ability with your TIME, TALENTS AND TREASURE. We need everyone to commit to volunteer during the three days so that it will be successful. We need all parishioners of all ages to help. Please find the time to volunteer for our beloved Church. Please let a Parish Council member know if you are able to volunteer. The food preparation calendar will be posted, please help us in any way that you can. Thank you in advance for all your time, love and support of our Church. Palm Sunday Family Luncheon Sunday, April 9, 2017 Immediately after the Divine Liturgy Adults Complete Fish Dinner $25 Children Under 12 Pasta or Fish $10 Limited space available. For more information and reservations, please call the church office at or at office@goarchangels.com EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED Payments will be collected at the door. Join us in the Community Center as we celebrate the Anastasi with delicious mezethakia and red Easter eggs! Everyone is welcome to be our guests after the Resurrection Service of Holy Saturday night. Καλό Πάσχα!

5 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 Page 5 Philoptochos Chapter of the Good Samaritan Member of the National Ladies Philoptochos Society On Wednesday April 5, Philoptochos is hosting the Lenten Meal after the Interparish Presanctified Liturgy. As always, Mike Gregory will assist the Ladies of the Philoptochos prepare a superb meal. I expect a great turnout and encourage all members of our church who attend to please make a contribution. It should be a wonderful evening of fellowship, in keeping with the traditions of our Lord. Once again we are preparing for our annual Easter Bake Sale to be held on Palm Sunday, April 9. This bake sale is a great opportunity to purchase items for friends and family and fill your own homes with traditional pastries. Leave the baking to us. The Ladies of the Philoptochos, along with many other talented bakers of our parish family, will have prepared tsourekia, koulourakia, baklava, red eggs and candles for sale. Artemis Tingos and her crew will be baking over a hundred delicious tsourekia. All proceeds will be used to benefit charities as well as the needs of our own church community. We appreciate your support whether you can donate a baked good or purchase baked goodies. Please me at lalvanos@comcast.net if you are able to contribute to the bake sale. On Holy Friday morning, April 14 the ladies of Philoptochos will be decorating the Kouvouklion and the rest of the church. Please join us and share a most gratifying experience. Kali Anastasi! Leah Alvanos and the Board of Philoptochos (508) lalvanos@comcast.net Philoptochos Annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale Sunday, April 9, 2017 Homemade tsourekia, Greek desserts, decorated Easter candles, red eggs and much more! If you would like to donate towards the beautification of our church during Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Pascha, the following is a list of items and floral arrangements that are needed. Please call the church office ( ) to reserve the items you would like to sponsor in your name or the name of a loved one. PALM SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY Palms and decorations $500 Icon (Palm Sunday) floral arrangement $75 PALM SUNDAY EVENING TO HOLY WEDNESDAY EVENING Iconostasis gates flowers $200 Altar table flowers $75 Holy Wednesday Mystical Supper Icon flowers $75 HOLY THURSDAY Icon of the Crucifixion flowers $75 HOLY FRIDAY Epitaphio flowers $800 Kouvouklion dome decorations $300 Icon (Extreme Humility) floral arrangement $75 HOLY SATURDAY/P /PASCHA Bay Leaves and Rose Petals $100 Resurrection Banner $100 Icon of the Resurrection flowers $100 Narthex Resurrection Icon flowers $75 Paschal Candle $50 Easter Lilies $25 each

6 Page 6 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 During April, we will continue to call upon the generosity of our parishioners to help those in need. The next time you are shopping, please St. Sophia s Sunday School purchase nonperishable foods to fill the shelves of the food pantry at the Holy Resurrection Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Allston. The Sunday School children will also collect monetary donations through Palm Sunday to support this ministry. Below are a few of the Holy Week activities and services that all students should participate in. Families are encouraged to receive Holy Communion during the Divine Liturgy on the Saturday of Lazarus, April 8, and during any other Liturgy. After the Liturgy on April 8, we need everyone s help to create hundreds of palm crosses and decorate the Church. Light refreshments will be served. On Palm Sunday, April 9, after Holy Communion, students will proceed to their classrooms and then return to Church to participate in the Palm Procession by holding and waving palms. Our Holy Friday retreat will be held on April 14. All children from our parish are invited to participate in various lessons and activities prepared by our staff. Topics include Holy Week, Pascha and our Orthodox faith. Lunch will be served. (see the information below). Upcoming important dates: April 8: Lazarus Saturday, Breakfast, Palm Crosses April 9: Palm Sunday Palm Procession April 14: Holy Friday Youth Retreat April 16: Holy Pascha Sunday School and Greek School Students, JOY, GOYA, Young Adults, and the entire Taxiarchae Family are invited to join us on these days. Tο Ελληνικό Σχολείο Την Κυριακή 26 Μαρτίου τα παιδιά µας εόρτασαν την µεγάλη ηµέρα του 1821 µε ποιήµατα, σκέτς και πατριωτικά τραγούδια. Συγχαρητήρια στα παιδιά και στους δασκάλους για το όµορφο πρόγραµµα που µας παρουσίασαν. Όλοι µαζί τιµήσαµε µε συγκίνηση, θαυµασµό και εθνική υπερηφάνεια τους ήρωες του 1821, που κίνησαν την κοσµοϊστορική επανάσταση και έδωσαν την ζωή τους για την ελευθερία της Πατρίδας µας. Ευχαριστούµε τον Πάτερ Αθανάσιο, τον Πρόεδρο του Κοινοτικού συµβουλίου Κύριο Κώστα Καραγιώργη, την Κυρία Φωτεινή Λίβα, εκπρόσωπο της Κοινότητας και όλα τα µέλη του Κοινοτικού µας Συµβουλίου, οι οποίοι µε την αγάπη τους για το Ελληνικό Σχολείο µας εµπνέουν και µας κατευθύνουν πάντα µπροστά. Επίσης σας υπενθυµίζω τια την Παρέλαση που θα γίνει την Κυριακή 30 Απριλίου στην Βοστώνη. Περιµένουµε την συµµετοχή όλων για να γιορτάσουµε την ηµέρα της Ελληνικής Παλιγγενεσίας της 25ης Μαρτίου Ζήτω το Έθνος, Ζήτω το 21! Βούλα Πολυχρονοπούλου, Διευθύντρια GREEK SCHOOL CLOSINGS During Holy Week there will be NO Greek School on Holy Thursday, April 13 and Holy Saturday, April 15. There will be NO Greek School during Spring Vacation, Monday through Saturday April HOLY FRIDAY YOUTH RETREAT April 14 For Grades 1 High School 9:00 AM Service of the Royal Hours 10:00 AM Registration 10:30 AM Retreat Program (includes lunch) 3 4:30 PM Apokathelosis Service (The Pre-School/Kindergarten program will begin at 1 PΜ) SATURDAY OF LAZARUS April 8 for the entire family 8:45 AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy followed by: Light Refreshments Weaving Palm Crosses Preparing the Church Confession All students should be excused from school on Holy Friday to take part in the retreat for the day! For more information or if you need a letter for your school, please contact the church office at

7 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 Page 7 Greetings to all in our Chapter and in the Taxiarchae community as we approach Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and PASCHA! Happy Name day to all those named Methodios, Nathaniel, Euthemios, George, Mark, James, and all whose Saints are in April! Harris J. Booras Chapter #406 As AHEPA celebrates its 95th year and approaches its Centennial in 2022, it remains the main Greek-American organization with Chapters in the US, Canada, Europe and elsewhere. It has maintained an ever-present profile, always ready to send aid where needed to people all over the globe! We maintain good relations with the US Government and Congress (via the Greek Caucus) in our effort to project our Hellenic values and ideals which have formed the basis of our Western Civilization. Let us not forget the noble works of AHEPA and let all who can, especially the younger ones of us, join and continue our work and our causes for the next 100 years! AHEPA HQ is again offering the 2017 National Scholarships (download National Application forms from AHEPA.org); also, AHEPA District 8 Scholarships (26 offered) forms are available in the Church Office. Locally, our chapter #406 will offer also for the first time the Fr. Metaxas Merit Scholarship, available to children/grandchildren of all members of the Taxiarchae community. Deadline for all applications is May 1, 2017! For all applications call the church office. For more information, call Stan Lagos at Our next Chapter Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 20, in the Atrium of the Taxiarchae Hellenic Cultural Center. Social Hour with refreshments will start at 7 PM, followed by the Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM. The agenda will include: District 8 and Northeast Region 4 Convention May 5-7, 2017 in Norwich, CT. Processing of Membership applications and vote on new candidate(s) as required. Reports by the President, Secretary,Treasurer, and District, Region 4, Supreme officers if present Plans/reports by Committees on coming activities [i.e. Greek Independence Day Celebration and Parade, AHEPA Day, District 8 Business, Fr. Metaxas Scholarship account, Book awards to Greek School grads, etc. Plans for new activities and other discussions and proposals for the benefit of the Order of AHEPA. Please attend this meeting as we have many items to discuss! Thanks to all who sent their Membership Dues for the Year 2017 by Feb. 28, and to all who continue to send theirs! Dues have been sent to HQ and you will receive your cards soon. As we approach our 100 years (Centennial in 2022!) please, recruit friends, family members and members of the Taxiarchae Community to join our AHEPA chapter. We need new innovative ideas to sustain and expand our chapter membership and continue our proud work for the next 100 years! Tavli / Backgammon continue on Fridays at the Atrium (or alternate location), 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.) KALO PASCHA TO ALL! Constantine B.Lagos,Treasurer / communications (covering for ailing Secretary Athanasios Vulgaropulos, call Stan Lagos for latest information on Thanasi) Notes on Greek Independence Parade/Celebrations: Friday, April 28, Statehouse, Boston at noon Greek Independence Day Celebration, followed by activities/ reception at the Greek Consulate, 86 Beacon Street, Boston. Saturday, April 29 at 6.30 PM Gala-Celebration, Cathedral Center, 182 Goddard Avenue, Brookline Sunday, April 30 at 1 PM Greek Independence Day Parade, starts at the Hynes Convention Center, Boylston Street and ends at Charles Street, followed by food, music and Folk Dancing at the Boston Common. Please let us know if a brother is sick or in need. Contact President John Abate or any officer listed below. John Abate, president: / Basil Patsios: / Constantine Lagos: Demetri Tsatsarones: / George Loridas: / From our Parish Nurse Marion Avtges, RN HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY Blood Pressure Clinics will resume on Fridays, from 10 AM to 12 noon. PHILOTIMO CHAT GROUP JOIN A FRIENDLY GROUP: GET CREATIVE. MAKE CONNECTIONS, LINGER OVER COFFEE MEN and WOMEN ARE WELCOME THIRD THURSDAY April 20, 2017 The Taxiarchae/Archangels Armed Forces Veterans Ministry thanks the men and women who served and are serving our nation.

8 Page 8 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 Ονόματα Ζώντων Names of the Living to be read at the Prothesis on Holy Pascha Ιερόν Ναόν Ταξιαρχών Taxiarchae Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, Holy Friday and Pascha Δίπτυχον Οικογένεια - Family Name Ονόματα Κεκοιμημένων Names of the Deceased to be read at the Epitaphios on Holy Friday Trisagion 6 PM ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN OUR MONTHLY BULLETIN Help offset the mailing expenses of our bulletin with a donation of $50 per month or $500 per year. Our bulletin is published monthly, with a combined bulletin for Summer, making a total of 11 issues. For information, please calex@goarchangels.org John A. Abate REALTOR 227 White Street. Belmont, MA Phone: Fax: john.abate2@verizon.net Color or Black & White Copiers & Printers Total Satisfaction Guarantee Document Technologies Inc. 23 Crosby Drive Bedford MA Products to meet every need...and every budget Network or Stand-alone Multifunction machines Fax Machines Playgroups for all ages as well as a "New Parent" group meet at the Watertown Family Network at 30 Common Street. If you have little ones, come join us. We have "Play and Learn" groups for all ages. For information and registration call April 7 at 10 AM MUSIC WITH DAVE POLANSKY AND EGG HUNT at Brigham House, 341 Mt. Auburn St. Call to register. April 11 at 9:30 AM BREAKFAST WITH BUNNY at Papa Gino s at the Watertown Mall. Enjoy breakfast, surprises, and a picture with the Bunny. All included in the $5 per person cost. Call the Mall to register. April 13 at 10 AM EGG COLORING at the Watertown Mall. Come take part in a spring tradi on! We will have stories, songs, and egg coloring.

9 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 Page 9 HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES 2017 April 8 Saturday of Lazarus Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 8:45 AM Communion breakfast, weaving palm crosses, decorating and cleaning the church. April 9 Palm Sunday Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 8:30 AM/9:45 AM Family Worship Day (No Sunday School) The blessing and distribution of the palms Parish Family Luncheon to follow the Liturgy Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service, 7 PM April 10 Holy Monday Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service, 7 PM April 11 Holy Tuesday Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service (Hymn of Kassiani), 7 PM April 12 Holy Wednesday Presanctified Liturgy, Holy Communion, 9 AM Holy Unction Service, (for children and parents) 3 PM Holy Unction Service (for adults) 7 PM April 13 Holy Thursday Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil, 6 AM Holy Passion, The 12 Gospels, 7 PM April 14 Holy Friday The Service of the Royal Hours 9 AM Youth Retreat 10:30 AM 2:30 PM Pre-School and Kindergarten Retreat, 1-2:30 PM The Unnailing (Apokathelosis) Service, 3 PM Trisagion for the Departed, 6:15 PM The Epitaphios Lamentations, 7 PM His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presiding. April 15 Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, 7 AM Resurrection Vigil, 11 PM April 16 PASCHA EASTER SUNDAY Paschal Orthros and Divine Liturgy 12 midnight The prayer of Saint John Chrysostom to follow. Easter eggs will be distributed Vespers of Love (Agape Service) 10:30 AM ΜΕΓΑΛΗΣ ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΣΧΑ Απριλίου Σάββατο του Λαζάρου Όρθρος, Θ.Λειτουργία, 8.45 π.µ./9.45 π.µ. Θα προσφέροµε στα παιδιά µας ένα ωραίο πρόγευµα και µετά θα σχεδιάσουν σταυρούς από τα βάϊα. 9 Απριλίου Κυριακή των Βαΐων Όρθρος, Θ.Λειτουργία, 8.30 π.µ./9.45 π.µ. Μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία θα δοθούν τα βάϊα. Ακολουθία Νυµφίου, 7 µ.µ. 10 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Δευτέρα Ακολουθία Νυµφίου, 7 µ.µ. 11 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Τρίτη Ακολουθία Νυµφίου (Tροπάριον της Κασσιανής), 7 µ.µ. 12 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Τετάρτη Προηγιασµένη Θεία Λειτουργία, 9 π.µ. Άγιον Ευχέλαιον, (για µεγάλους και παιδιά) 3 µ.µ. Άγιον Ευχέλαιον (για µεγάλους) 7 µ.µ. 13 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Πέµπτη Θεία Λειτουργία, 6 π.µ. Τα Άγιο Πάθη, Τα 12 Ευαγγέλια, 7 µ.µ. 14 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Παρασκευή Ακολουθία των Βασιλικών Ώρων, 9 π.µ. Αποκαθήλωση, 3 µ.µ. Τρισάγιον, 6.15 µ.µ. Επιτάφιος Θρήνος, Τα Εγκώµια, 7 µ.µ. Xοροστατούντος του Σεβασμιωτάτου Μητροπολίτου κ.κ. Μεθοδίου. 15 Απριλίου Μέγα Σάββατο Θεία Λειτουργία, 7 π.µ. Ακολουθία προ της Αναστάσεως, 11 µ.µ. 16 Απριλίου ΠΑΣΧΑ Πασχαλινή Θεία Λειτουργία, 12 µεσάνυχτα Θα ακολουθήσει το Κήρυγµα του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Χρυσόστοµου. Μετά την Λειτουργία θα δοθούν τα Πασχαλινά Kόκκινα Αυγά. Εσπερινός της Αγάπης, 10:30 π.µ. Join us in the Community Center as we celebrate the Anastasi with mezethakia and red Easter eggs! Everyone is welcome after the Resurrection Service of Holy Saturday night.

10 Page 10 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Scholarship Information TAXIARCHAE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Applications for the Academic Year are now available in the church office or online on our Taxiarchae website: Applicants or their families must be stewards in good standing of the Taxiarchae /Archangels Church as of December 31, Eligible applicants must be graduating high school students that have been accepted to a college, university or a professional school; or college undergraduates entering their sophomore, junior or senior year are also eligible to apply. A special scholarship has been established for individuals who are pursuing a career in nursing. Scholarship applications MUST be submitted by Wednesday, May 31, 2017 without exception to the Church office. The Scholarship Committee members are: Costas Karageorgis, Nick Racheotes, Joy Vlahos and Patryce Georgopoulos. Buses will depart from the Church at 12 (noon). Parents must provide lunch for their children. Call the church office for more information. Welcome to the newest members of our church family! Recent Baptisms March 11 Apostolos Alexander Stratakis Parents: Stratos & Athanasia Godparents: William & Joann Pesiridis March 18 Glen Arthur (Athanasisos) Thigpen Parents: Christopher & Maria Godparents: Maria Kermanidis & Michael Bissett Hellenic Women s Club, INC., EOK Scholarship Academic Year Each award will be $5, We are pleased to announce a scholarship program for deserving young women who have demonstrated community service, leadership and academic achievement. Previous applicants may apply, but must submit a new application. Prior recipients are not eligible. For more information including applications, please visit the website: Deadline is June 15, Harris J. Booras Chapter #406 The AHEPA Headquarters 2017 National Scholarship The AHEPA District 8 Scholarship For the first time our Chapter A406 will offer the Fr. Metaxas Scholarship on a merit-only basis. It is available to all children & grandchildren of our Taxiarchae Community. Deadline for all applications is May 1, For more information and applications, please call

11 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April 2017 Page 11 # of pledges Amount Range 2017 Stewardship Summary as of March 22, $5,000 Thank you to those who have sent in their 2017 Total pledges received: $111,835 5 $2,000 $3,000 pledges. Our goal is to have 500 Stewards in As Total offerings received: $83,525 of March 22, we have 212 Stewards reflecting 42% of 27 $1,000 $1,999 Due towards pledge: $28,310 our goal. 58 $500-$999 If any names have been mistakenly omitted from this list, Number of Stewards: 212 please notify the church office and we will make 52 $300-$499 corrections in our next bulletin. 69 Less than $300 Largest pledge thus far: $5,000 Εάν έχει γίνει παράλειψις ονομάτων σ αυτόν τον κατάλογο, παρακαλούμε αμέσως όπως αποτανθήτε στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας και θα κάνουμε τις διορθώσεις στο επόμενο τεύχος. Mr. & Mrs. John Abate Mr. Thomas Agathopoulos Mrs. Evelyn Alex Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Alex Ms. Virginia Alex Mr. William C. Alex Mr. & Mrs. Peter Alexandrides Ms. Christine Anastos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Andritsakis Anonymous Ms. Paula Antipas Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Anzalone Mr. & Mrs. George Apodiakos Mr. & Mrs. Russell Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. John Asimakopoulos Mr. & Mrs. James A. Avtges Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Avtges Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Avtgis Mr. & Mrs. William Avtgis Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Baras Mr. & Mrs. Harry Berlis Mr. & Mrs. James Berlis Mr. & Mrs. Drosos Bisbas Mr. & Mrs. James I. Biskinis Mr. & Mrs. Nickolaos Bocolos Mrs. Emily Briguglio Mr. & Mrs. Aristides Cagos Mrs. Isminy Cagos Mrs. Hope Carras Mr. & Mrs. Harry Chehames Mr. & Mrs. George Chiklakis Mr. & Mrs. George Christakis Mrs. Mary Christakis Mrs. Christine Cokkinias Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Colivas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Colivas Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Conover Mr. Matthew Conover Ms. Dorothea Coston Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cunningham Mrs. Angie Daskalos Mrs. Mina Davos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Davos Mr. & Mrs. E. Deamantopoulos Mr. Nicholas Delegas Mr. & Mrs. Orestes Demetriades Mr. & Mrs. George Dhionis Mrs. Karen DiGiovanni Ms. Joyce Dovinos Mr. & Mrs. Klearhos Elefteriadis Mrs. Aliki Eleftheriadou Mrs. Angeliki Eliadis Mr. Philip Emmanuel Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Evriviades Ms. Kalliope Fabrikarakis Ms. Adrianne Faggas Mr. & Mrs. George Faggas Mrs. Athena Fillios Ms. Georgia Flamburis Mrs. Angela Flionis Mr. & Mrs. Eric Foley Mr. & Mrs. George Fotis Mr. & Mrs. Vassili Fotis Mr. & Mrs. Steven Fotopoulos Mr. & Mrs. George Gartaganis Mr. & Mrs. Marinos Gartaganis Ms. Olga Geanacopulos Mr. & Mrs. Louis Georgantas Mr. Bill George Ms. Koula Geragonis Mr. & Mrs. John Giacoumakis Mr. & Mrs. Alex Giannantonio Mr. & Mrs. Iosif Giogas Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Gougoulias Mr. Michael Gregory Ms. Evelyn Haralampu Mr. & Mrs. Evan Harris Ms. Leanne Alexandra Hasse Ms. Stamatia Hazleton Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Hodgetts Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hoffmann Mrs. Carol Hogan Mr. & Mrs. William Hunter Mr. & Mrs. James Jumes Mr. & Mrs. Menny Kalas Mr. & Mrs. Perikles Kalavantis Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kalivas Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kaloyanides Mrs. Mary Kanellias Mr. & Mrs. Ant. Kapadoukakis Mr. & Mrs. Dmitri Kapalis Mr. Charles Karafotias Mr. Costas Karageorgis Mr. & Mrs. George Karalis Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Karalis Ms. Constance Katsos Mr. Theodoulos Kattamis Mr. Christopher Kokoras Mr. & Mrs. Alex Kolokythas Mr. Andrew Kolokythas +Mr. Sophocles Kondoleon Mr. & Mrs. John Kopellas Mrs. Mary Kopsiaftis Mr. & Mrs. John Kosko Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kotsiras Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Koufos Ms. Angeline Kounelis Mrs. Evangelia Kounelis Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kourepenis Mr. Steven Kourepenis Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Koutovas Mr. & Mrs. Stoirios Kringos Mr & Mrs. Constantine Lagos Mrs. Tula Lambros Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Latzanakis Mr. & Mrs. Scott Lemay Ms. Frances Levas Mr. & Mrs. Yiannis Loumbrinis Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Lucente Mr. & Mrs. Peter Madis Mrs. Denna Magos Mrs. Bess Manousos Mr. & Mrs. Simeon Margios Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Marios Dr. & Mrs. Brian Marriott Mrs. Irene Martinos Mr. & Mrs. George Masteralexis Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mastro Mr. Philip Mastro Mr. & Mrs. Brian Matsas Presvytera Penelope Metaxas Ms. Stella Metaxas Mrs. Diana Meyers Mr. & Mrs. Alex. Michalopoulos Mrs. Evangeline Miller Mr. Georgios Minasidis Ms. Gabriela Mitevska Mr. & Mrs. Athan. Mitropoulos Ms. Priscilla Moskos Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes Mr. Evangelos Nichols Mr. & Mrs. Joel Orchard Mr. & Mrs. John Orfanos Mr. & Mrs. Charles O Rourke Mr. Matthew Panos Mr. Constandinos Papagiannis Mr. & Mrs. Efstr. Papaporfiriou Mrs. Soultana Papavassiliou Mr. & Mrs. C. Papayannopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Peter Parasirakis Mrs. Helen Patsiokostas Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Patsios Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Patsios Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Patsios Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Pattas Ms. Caliope Psinakis Patterson Mr. & Mrs. William Pesiridis Mr. & Mrs. Vlasis Phillips Miss Ellea Polimou Mr. Michael Popas Ms. Valerie Popas Savvas Pratsinakis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Racheotes Ms. Nancy Rallis Ms. Elaine Romano Mr. & Mrs. William Salamanis Ms. Bette Salimbas Mr. Steven Salimbas Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sanidopoulos Mr. & Mrs. George Sarris Mrs. Lucy Sarris Mrs. Anna Savas Mr. Steven Savas Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Siannas Mr. Spiro Siannas Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Sikellis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Skiadas Mrs. Christine Smerlas Ms. Iris Speros Mr. & Mrs. Kosta Spyropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Ath. Stamatopoulos Mrs. Georgia Stavropoulos Mrs. Vasiliki Stavropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Aristidis Stefanis Mr. & Mrs. Pantelis Stefanis Dr. & Mrs. Richard Strakus Mr. & Mrs. David Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Chris Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Tembelopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Costas Tingos Mr. & Mrs. Ike Tingos Ms. Stephanie Downey Toledo Mrs. Irene Travlos Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Tsatsarones Mrs. Maria Tsekrekas Mr. & Mrs. Konst. Tzavaras Mr. & Mrs. Aristidis Tziavas Mr. & Mrs. James Vafiades Mrs. Julie Vahos Stamo, Ekaterini, & Steffania Vangelatos Mr. Charles Vasiliades Mrs. Iphigenia Vasiliades Mr. Jason Vergados Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Viglas Mr. & Mrs. George Vouloukos Mrs. Julia Welch Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wilson Mr. & Mrs. W. Zagorianakos Mr. & Mrs. Costa Zahos Mr. & Mrs. Vassilis Zannis Mr. & Mrs. Demos Zevitas

12 Page Taxiarchae/Archangels 12 Greek Orthodox Church THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - April Bigelow Avenue Watertown, MA Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday Schedule: Orthros: 8:45, Doxology,Divine Liturgy: 9:45 AM Weekday Liturgies: 8:30 AM Paraklesis to the Theotokos Gorgoepikoos: Every Thursday 6 PM Greek School: Tue/Thu 4-6 PM; Sat 10 AM-1 PM Choir Rehearsal: Wed 7 PM (contact Director to confirm page 4) Parish Nurse Office Hours/BP Clinic: Fridays 9-noon 1 Greek School 2 Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-14 Gospel: Mark 10: Greek School 5 Inter-Parish Presanctified Liturgy 6 PM Watertown p.3 6 Greek School Paraklesis 6 PM 7 Parish Nurse Blood Pressure Clinic p.7 8 Lazarus Saturday Orthros, Div. Liturgy 8:30 AM Family Day p.6 9 Palm Sunday Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9 Gospel: John 12:1-18 Philoptochos Bake Sale p.5 Palm Sunday Dinner p.4 10 Holy Monday 11 Holy Tuesday NO Greek School 12 Holy Wednesday 13 Holy Thursday NO Greek School For the schedule of Holy Week Services, please see page 9 14 Holy Friday Youth Retreat p.6 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presiding p.2 15 Holy Saturday NO Greek School Resurrection Vigil Reception to celebrate the Anastasi p.4 16 Holy Pascha Epistle: Acts 1:1-8 Gospel: John 1: NO Greek School Philotimo Chat Group 10 AM p.7 NO Greek School Paraklesis 6 PM AHEPA Mtg. p.7 21 Parish Nurse Blood Pressure Clinic p.5 22 NO Greek School BRIGHT WEEK NO FASTING ALL WEEK! 23 Thomas Sunday Epistle: Acts 12:1-11 Gospel: John 20: Greek School Greek School Paraklesis 6 PM Myrrh-Bearing Women Epistle: Acts 6:1-7 Gospel: Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8 Greek Independence Day Parade p.10