Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday, September 13, 2015

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 Mr. Vasilios Vasiliadis -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! September 13, 2015 Sunday Before the Elevation of the Precious Cross Trisagion Stephanos Karcasinas-9 years Altar Flowers Altar flowers are sponsored in loving memory of Stephanos Karcasinas by his family 40 Day Blessing Fr. Dimitri will be blessing Andrea, the son of Ekaterini and Niko Pritsoulis New Church Hours begin TODAY Orthros 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy 9:45AM Weekday Liturgy Elevation of the Holy Cross Monday, September 14, 2015 Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:45 am Please bring in basil and flowers for this service. Greek School Agiasmo Monday, September 14, 2015 at 4:00pm Saints of the Day Cornelius the Centurion and Martyr Aristides the Philosopher Hierotheos the Righteous of Iveron Monastery, Mount Athos Reminder Please turn off your cell phones during services.

Entrance Hymns Apolytikion Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee. The lifegiving Cross in which in Your goodness You have given us, though unworthy, we offer You in intercession. Save our rulers and Your city, keeping them in peace through the Theotokos, loving Lord. Like the splendor of the upper firmament, You demonstrated the beauty of the earthly holy dwelling place of Your glory, O Lord. Keep it firm from age to age, and accept our prayers unceasingly offered up in it, at the intercessions of the Theotokos, for You are the Life and Resurrection of all. 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 The Church is shown to be a many-lighted heaven that doth shine a guiding light upon all them that do believe; wherein while standing we cry aloud: Do Thou Thyself now establish this house, O Lord. Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Απολυτίκιον 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 σου ευχάς, Αγγέλους εσκες συλλειτουργούντας σοι Ιερώτατε, Δοξα τω σε δοξάσαντι, δόξα τω σε στεφανώσαντι, δόξα τω ενεργούντι διά σου πάσιν ιάματα. Kontakion Ουρανός πολύφωτος η Εκκλησία, ανεδείχθη άπαντας, φωταγωγούσα τούς πιστούς, εν ώ εστώτες κραυγάζομεν, Τούτον τόν οίκον, στερέωσον Κύριε.

Elizabeth Markopoulos is excited to start Little Angels on Wednesday, September 16th from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the Founders Court. Little Angels is a group for St. Spyridon's youngest parishioners. Children in the baby stage to 4 years old are welcomed to come and have fun. Each meeting will be filled with peer interactions, story time, hands on activities, as well as seasonal exploration! The planned activities will promote Christian values such as kindness and love. At the September meeting, children will explore parts of an apple tree and the planting process all while practicing kindness towards friends. Please join us for fun and fellowship! We will meet once a month in the Founders Court from 9:30-11:30 am. Morning snack will be provided. Please email Elizabeth if interested; ehaveles@gmail.com Little Angels will meet on the following dates; September 11, 2015 October 21, 2015 November 18, 2015 December 16, 2015 January 20, 2016 February 17, 2016 March 16, 2016 April 20, 2016 May 18, 2016 June 15, 2016 SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION The Sunday school will be taking registrations for the 2015-2016 school year this Sunday, September 6 and Sunday, September 13, following Divine Liturgy. The first day of Sunday School will be Sunday, September 13. DONATION REQUEST We are requesting donations for the purchase of 8 white utility tables to be used in meetings and events. We would appreciate any donation toward the $75.00 purchase price per table. Thank you and May God Bless you. 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. HOUSE COMMITTEE NEWS The House Committee chair and co-chair are accepting donations toward the repaving of the church parking lot. Please consider giving a tax deductible donation as the parking lot is in dire need of repair. We have a portion of the total funds necessary but need your help to accomplish this task. Thank you and May God Bless You. $100,000 Parking Lot Maintenance $21,300 Thank you! BEREAVEMENT SERIES SHARING HOPE Sponsored by Miles Funeral Directors Miles Funeral Home is sponsoring a bereavement series seminar, Sharing Hope, offered to those seeking support as they journey through the experience of mourning. Healing a Spouse s Grieving Heart and Finding Your Way Saturday, September 19, 2015 1:00 to 2:00 pm Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., Holden. Terri Philbrick, LICSW, Licensed Independent Social Worker and Grief Counselor will facilitate. Pre-registration is requested 508-829-4434 Light Buffet will follow the seminar and the receipt of a free book. Greek School Parent Notice This is to inform the Greek School parents that there will be an increase in tuition for St. Spyridon Cathedral Greek School effective immediately. Please allow tuition payment to reflect the increase. The new tuition rates are as follows: Members Non Members 1 st Child $ 350.00 1 st Child $400.00 2 nd Child $ 300.00 2 nd Child $300.00 3 rd Child $ 275.00 Each additional child, $300.00 Thank you for your continued loyalty to St. Spyridon Cathedral Greek School.

Please join us for Ministry Sunday TODAY! Sunday, September 13 th Immediately following the Divine Liturgy Every single ministry, church auxiliary, and organization will set up booths with information, registration forms, and volunteer opportunities. This is your opportunity to become acquainted with everything that goes on in the community. Please register your children for the programs, and be sure to volunteer for a ministry. Refreshments will be served.

Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18 Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν. ΤΗΕ EPISTLE St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18 O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

The Gospel Sunday before Holy Cross Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17 Sunday before Holy Cross The Gospel of John 3:13-17 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ. The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him." Fasting / Νηστεία Strict fast this Monday for the Holy Cross, otherwise, regular fasting rules for the rest of the week.

Bible Study Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes Wednesday, September 16, 7:00pm In the Tonna Room Fr. Dimitrios Moraitis will be leading a Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew. If you wish to learn about the Bible, please come to this informative presentation.

Orthodoxy 101 The Early Church Wednesday, September 30, 7:00pm In the Tonna Room Fr. Dimitrios Moraitis will be giving a presentation on the development of the Early Christian Church from the moment of Pentecost, to the lives and acts of the Apostles, to the mission work of St. Paul, and ending with the Apostolic Fathers. If you always wondered what the Church was like in the first century, and about its early development, come to this informative presentation.

ST. SPYRIDON PRESCHOOL NOW ENROLLING! We are now filled to capacity for enrollment in the St. Spyridon Preschool for the 2015-2016 school year. Classes start September 8, 2015. Extended hours are 7:30am-5:30pm. Please contact Preschool Director Lori Picard for more information 508-752-5354 or email l.picard@spyridoncathedral.org Also, our new Preschool Website is up and running. Check it out at http://www..stspyridonpreschool.com/ Introduction To Computers For Seniors Wednesday, September 16, 2015-Wednesday, October 21, 2015 4:30pm-6:00pm Nickolson Academic Center Join us for a 6 week course of hands on computer learning including: Word, keyboarding, flier design Email set up and gmail instruction Facebook and other social media Individual and moderate paced instruction Updated WiFi and a greater number of computers taught by Nick Pechie Please join us for an informative session of computer basics with further sessions to explore email, Facebook, etc. Let s Learn Together!

If you would like to get your car washed, as well as, donate to a worthy cause please stop by the parking lot after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The GOYANS are ready to make your car SHINE! PROJECT MEXICO LUNCHEON AND VIDEO PRESENTATION Please join Fr. Dimitrios and the members of GOYA for a wonderful luncheon and video presentation highlighting their mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico, this summer where they built a home for a needy family. All are welcomed! Sunday, October 4, 2015 immediately following Divine Liturgy

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SAVE THE DATE! The Hellenic Arts Society of Worcester Dinner Saturday, October 24, 2015 Cotsidas Cultural Center 6:00pm Reception 7:00 pm Dinner DINNER, MUSIC, DANCING! With musical guests from New York, Greg Maninakis and the Mikrokosmos Ensemble For an evening of the best in Greek Music, don t miss the highlight of the year.open to our community. More info to come in next week s bulletin Greg Maninakis.. and the Mikrokosmos Ensemble

2015 Stewardship Report * GOAL Week 2015 Total Stewardship Budget 37 214,418.03 $270.000.00 * GOAL amount includes the 2015 Stewardship Budget Receipts of $270,000.00 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.