Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday, January 31, 2016
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Church Office 508-791-7326 Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. www.spyridoncathedral.org Reverend Doctor Dimitrios Moraitis Dean Reverend Father Dean N. Paleologos Dean Emeritus Reverend Deacon Andrew Giourelis Georgia Parafestas -Parish Council President Email - frdimitri@spyridoncathedral.org Metropolis of Boston 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 narthex 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! January 31, 2016 15th Sunday of Luke (Sunday of Zachaeus Memorials Vangel Zoto-40 days Christopher Georgian-1 year Soterios Bitzas-1 year Trisagion Nikolaos Tzoumbas-in loving memory Loula Sotiriou-10 years Altar Flowers Altar flowers are sponsored in loving memory of Christopher Georgian and Vangel Zoto by their families, and in loving memory of Loula Sotiriou by Anna & Niko Engonidis Sunday Services Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:45 am Tuesday, February 2,2016 Presentation of the Lord Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:45am Greek School Greek Letters Day The Greek School is celebrating the Three Hierarchs-St. Basil the great, St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John the Chrysostom, fathers of the Greek letters with Doxology and Artoclasia. The presenting students are Maria Vasilakeris, Theodora Vangos and Efrosini Paleologos Saints of the Day Cyrus & John the Unmercenaries Κῦρος καὶ Ἰωάννης Ἁνάργυροι Name Day Flowers Name Day flowers are sponsored for the month of January by Barbara Efstathiou in loving memory of her father Vasilios Douka Happy Name Day Gregory Sunday School Greek School students will be excused from Sunday School today to celebrate the Three Hierarchs
Entrance Hymns Apolytikion When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee. Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strenghten the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou alone art good and the Friend of man. 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 O Father, God-bearer, Spyridon, you were proven a champion and Wonder Worker of the First Ecumenical Council. You spoke to the girl in the grave and turned the serpent to gold. And, when chanting your prayers, most sacred One, angels ministered with you. Glory to Him who glorified you; glory to Him who crowned you; glory to Him who, through you, works healing for all. Kontakion Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν ᾅδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι. Τὰ θαύματα τῶν Ἁγίων σου Μαρτύρων, τεῖχος ἀκαταμάχητον ἡμῖν δωρησάμενος, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, ταὶς αὐτῶν ἱκεσίαις, βουλὰς Ἐθνῶν διασκέδασον, τῆς Βασιλείας τὰ σκῆπτρα κραταίωσον, ὡς μόνος ἀγαθὸς καὶ φιλάνθρωπος. 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 σου ευχάς, Αγγέλους εσκες συλλειτουργούντας σοι Ιερώτατε, Δοξα τω σε δοξάσαντι, δόξα τω σε στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τω ενεργούντι διά σου πάσιν ιάματα. Kontakion Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῶ τόκω σου, καὶ χείρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νὺν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλ' εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος.
PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY NEWS The Philoptochos Society will host the cutting of Vasilopita and Coffee Social to benefit St. Basil s Academy immediately following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, February 7, 2016. All proceeds to benefit the children of St. Basil s Academy. GOYA The GOYAns will meet next on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 6:30pm. JOY JOY will be holding a spaghetti Luncheon today immediately following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, January 31,2016. Their next meeting will take place on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5:00pm HOPE We are very excited to resume the ministry of HOPE which includes children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. They will meet on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5:00pm WHAT'S NEW AT HOLY TRINITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER WHAT'S NEW AT HOLY TRINITY NURSING & REHABILITA- TION CENTER Holy Trinity staff and residents are thrilled to welcome Music Therapist, Megan Goddu, to the Holy Trinity Activities Department! Megan is also working with the staff to implement the new "Music & Memories" individualized playlist program, as well as training students from Anna Maria College to provide 1:1 Music Therapy Sessions and to assist with Music Therapy Groups to expand the program! Please contact Gina Metras, Activity Director, at 508-852-1000 or gmetras@htnr.net to find out more about the Music Therapy Program and how you can get involved! HOLY TRINITY HOSPICE Holy Trinity Hospice (HTH) offers exceptional care for individuals facing serious illnesses and those at the end of life. HTH provides individualized care for loved ones in their place of residence, whether that be at home, in an assisted living or at a nursing facility. Holy Trinity Hospice would be honored to help you through your difficult time. If you would like further information, please call the office at 508-791-8200 and ask for the Hospice Director, Beth Miller or the Community Liaison, Ursula Hanus. COTSIDAS CULTURAL CENTER Web Site The web site for the rental of the Cultural Center can now be accessed at www.cotsidasculturalcenter.com Note that Parishioner rental rates are priced considerably lower to those advertised to the General Public, (Hall $850, Founders Court $300). Rental rates for Cathedral Affiliates (AHEPA, Epirotic Society, Union Hristohorafiton, etc) are half of the Parishioner rate. There is no charge for rentals to Cathedral Ministries (Philoptochos, GOYA, Holy Trinity etc.). For more information contact Mike Dionis or Jim Voyiatzis through the Cathedral office. Parking Lot Renovation Phase II As the first phase of the parking lot renovation was completed last summer, we would like to ask that you consider donating to finalize the Phase II portion of the parking lot. Funds are needed to complete the work necessary. Thank you for supporting the needs of our church. EMBROIDERY CLUB The Embroidery Club will meet in the Founder s Court on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 9:00am ST. SPYRIDON SPARTANS Sr. Division Basketball The Sr. Division team will be practicing Monday, February 1, 2016 at 6:30pm Please see the full practice and game schedule on page 10. Please submit any news, updates, fliers and photos you would like to see in the Sunday Bulletin to: gvp@spyridoncathedral.org Also if you d like to be added to the email list to receive the bulletin via email please contact Georgia at the above email address. The Sunday Bulletin can also be viewed on the St. Spyridon website www.spyridoncathedral.org by clicking on the About tab, Weekly Bulletin.
Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 6:10-17 Ἰσχύς μου καὶ ὕμνησίς μου ὁ Κύριος. Στίχ. Παιδεύων ἐπαίδευσέ με ὁ Κύριος. Ἀδελφοί, ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν κυρίῳ, καὶ ἐν τῷ κράτει τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ. Ἐνδύσασθε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ, πρὸς τὸ δύνασθαι ὑμᾶς στῆναι πρὸς τὰς μεθοδείας τοῦ διαβόλου. Ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν ἡμῖν ἡ πάλη πρὸς αἷμα καὶ σάρκα, ἀλλὰ πρὸς τὰς ἀρχάς, πρὸς τὰς ἐξουσίας, πρὸς τοὺς κοσμοκράτορας τοῦ σκότους τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου, πρὸς τὰ πνευματικὰ τῆς πονηρίας ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις. Διὰ τοῦτο ἀναλάβετε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ, ἵνα δυνηθῆτε ἀντιστῆναι ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ πονηρᾷ, καὶ ἅπαντα κατεργασάμενοι στῆναι. Στῆτε οὖν περιζωσάμενοι τὴν ὀσφὺν ὑμῶν ἐν ἀληθείᾳ, καὶ ἐνδυσάμενοι τὸν θώρακα τῆς δικαιοσύνης, καὶ ὑποδησάμενοι τοὺς πόδας ἐν ἑτοιμασίᾳ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τῆς εἰρήνης ἐπὶ πᾶσιν ἀναλαβόντες τὸν θυρεὸν τῆς πίστεως, ἐν ᾧ δυνήσεσθε πάντα τὰ βέλη τοῦ πονηροῦ τὰ πεπυρωμένα σβέσαι. Καὶ τὴν περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σωτηρίου δέξασθαι, καὶ τὴν μάχαιραν τοῦ πνεύματος, ὅ ἐστιν ῥῆμα θεοῦ ΤΗΕ EPISTLE St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 6:10-17 The Lord is my strength and my song. Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely. Brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
T Tuesday of the 15th Week Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 22:35-46 The Gospel Tuesday of the 15th Week The Gospel according to Matthew 22:35-46 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, νομικός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ, πειράζων αὐτόν καὶ λέγων Διδάσκαλε, ποία ἐντολὴ μεγάλη ἐν τῷ νόμῳ; ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ἔφη αὐτῷ Ἀγαπήσεις Κύριον τὸν Θεόν σου ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ καρδίᾳ σου καὶ ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ ψυχῇ σου καὶ ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ διανοίᾳ σου αὕτη ἐστὶ πρώτη καὶ μεγάλη ἐντολή. δευτέρα δὲ ὁμοία αὐτῇ ἀγαπήσεις τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν. ἐν ταύταις ταῖς δυσὶν ἐντολαῖς ὅλος ὁ νόμος καὶ οἱ προφῆται κρέμανται. Συνηγμένων δὲ τῶν Φαρισαίων ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτοὺς ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγων Τί ὑμῖν δοκεῖ περὶ τοῦ Χριστοῦ; τίνος υἱός ἐστι; λέγουσιν αὐτῷ Τοῦ Δαυῒδ. λέγει αὐτοῖς Πῶς οὖν Δαυῒδ ἐν Πνεύματι Κύριον καλεῖ αὐτὸν λέγων, εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τῷ Κυρίῳ μου, κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου ἕως ἂν θῶ τοὺς ἐχθρούς σου ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν σου; εἰ οὖν Δαυῒδ καλεῖ αὐτὸν Κύριον, πῶς υἱὸς αὐτοῦ ἐστι; καὶ οὐδεὶς ἐδύνατο αὐτῷ ἀποκριθῆναι λόγον, οὐδὲ ἐτόλμησέ τις ἀπ' ἐκείνης τῆς ἡμέρας ἐπερωτῆσαι αὐτὸν οὐκέτι. At that time, a lawyer asked him a question, to test him. "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets." Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, saying "What do you think of Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "The son of David." He said to them, "How is it then that David, inspired by the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying, 'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, till I put your enemies under your feet'? If David thus calls him Lord, how is he his son?" And no one was able to answer him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions. Fasting / Νηστεία Regular Fasting Rules Apply
Bible Study The First Commission: The First Time Jesus Sent His Disciples Alone To Preach The Gospel Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:00pm In the Tonna Room Orthodoxy 101 Iconoclasm: When We Almost Lost Icons Forever Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Tonna Room Fr. Dimitrios Moraitis will be leading a presentation on the Iconoclastic Controversy and the Seventh Ecumenical Council. If you wish to learn about this topic and the development of the Church, come to this informative presentation.
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Junior Orthodox Youth- JOY JOY is a wonderful program for children in grades 3-6 (ages 7-12). The group s name is very appropriate to describe the spirit that radiates from the children who attend the gatherings. It has proven to be both popular and very successful in achieving the goals of church ministry for children and lead children to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. The JOY ministry program provides wholesome and fun activities to its participants while supporting the efforts of the family to impart a positive value system on its children. JOY meetings are an opportunity to participate in wholesome fellowship with peers and adult advisors who offer friendship and emotional support. Meetings are conducted in an informal, relaxed atmosphere that provides balance to the more formal experience of worship services and religious educational classes. The discussion segments of the teachings, songs, games, craft projects and other activities reflect and enhance the spoken message in a developmentally appropriate manner for the children of this age. JOY meets once a month, typically a Friday evening, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Usually snacks and refreshments are offered, a topic for discussion, and a craft that coordinates with the theme of the night. We begin and end each meeting with a prayer. Please join the JOY group at the next meeting Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5:00pm on the church premises. Simply come in, introduce yourself and sit in with the rest of the children to share some joy and fellowship. If you would like more information, please contact Olga Fotos at 508-728-6983. Hope to see you at the next meeting! Join us for the JOY Spaghetti Luncheon immediately following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, January 31,2016 OPEN TO EVERYONE Please join us for an informative meeting to discuss topics concerning Grecian Festival 2016 All are welcomed to participate in discussing our upcoming festival. Monday, February 8, 2016 at 7:00pm
The blessing of our homes with the Holy Water of Epiphany is a meaningful way to begin the New Year. This beautiful tradition of our Orthodox Church allows us to start the year off in a most holy way by sanctifying our homes -the place where we spend most of our time. Please have an icon, a list of the living members of your family, a bowl as well as a spring of Basil or some other plant. We will bring the holy water, the cross and a copy of the service so you can follow along. The following days and times are available for house blessings. We ask that you please contact your neighbors to find a day and a block of time that satisfies all of you. For instance, you should contact your neighbors that live on your block, as well as other parishioners who live within a mile of your home, and schedule them either before or after your blessing. This will help us tremendously, especially since there are so many families, and we are still getting to know the neighborhoods around the Church. Please remember to allow at least 30 minutes for each house blessing. These dates are on a first come first serve basis. Contact the Church office to book your time. The available dates and times are as follows: Monday, February 1, 2016 8:00am-9:00pm Tuesday, February 2, 2016 11:00am-9:00pm Wednesday, February 3, 2016 8:00am-9:00pm Friday, February 5, 2016 8:00am-9:00pm Saturday, February 6, 2016 2:15pm-9:00pm Monday, February 8, 2016 8:00am-9:00pm Tuesday, February 9, 2016 11:00am-5:15pm Wednesday, February 10,2016 12:45pm-6:00pm Call the Church office on Monday to make your appointment! 508-791-7326
GO Red General Meeting, Tuesday, February 2nd 7:00pm. Please wear "red" to the meeting. Sunday, February 7th, Vasilopita Sunday! Please attend the Divine Liturgy and bring a contribution that will be forwarded to St. Basil's Academy. Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese home for children in need. The academy provides a loving Christian environment where resident children are nurtured to adulthood. Save the Date- "Philoptochos 'Go Red Sunday,' Sunday February 7th." Please wear "red," to church to take a group photo to be submitted to National. Sunday February 21st "The First Ladies with Patricia Perry." Paid reservations only. Please remit payment with bottom portion of the flyer.
A rendering of the proposed enhancements of the World War II Memorial on Worcester Common. It shows the addition of water jets and a tablet listing the city's war casualties. File Photo WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL DEDICATION June 6, 2016 In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. wants to enhance the World War II Memorial as a way to recognize the dedication of those from "the greatest generation." The World War II Memorial Corridor was constructed at the center of the Common in 2008, as part of the park's reconstruction. The focal point is a raised granite landing surrounded by six granite piers, each of which is engraved and presents the seal of the six military branches - Army, Army Air Corps, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. Two new granite piers will be installed, engraved with the names of the 650 Worcester residents who died, and new decorative iron fencing and landscaping will be installed to serve as a backdrop. Also, information kiosks will also be installed, telling the story of World War II from a uniquely Worcester perspective, and a time capsule related to the war will be buried near the memorial. Additionally, World War II veterans are invited to leave a great legacy by writing a letter about their World War II experiences and expressing hopes and dreams for the future. The letters will be placed inside a time capsule, to be deposited on June 6, 2016 as part of the rededication of the World War II Memorial on the Worcester Common. The memorial is currently under construction, and is expected to be finished in the spring. The time capsule will be opened in a hundred years, on D- Day, Saturday, June 6, 2116. All World War II veterans who are Worcester residents are invited to participate. Thank you to our WWII Veterans who are with us, their sacrifice is immeasurable: Denis Dionis, Chris Lekas, Mary Angelis, Paul Eliopoulos and Peter Leasca
2016 Stewardship Report * GOAL Week 2016 Total Stewardship Budget 4 $45,076.50 $330.000.00 * GOAL amount includes the 2016 Stewardship Budget Receipts of $300,000.00. Funds reflect all monies received in 2016 We suggest you budget your Stewardship contribution as you do your monthly home expenses Our Cathedral must meet the Financial needs of its ministries and annual operating budget by way of its Christian Stewardship Program. It is each and everyone's responsibility to accept 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.