Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday, April 3, 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! April 3, 2016 Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross 40 Day Blessing Robert and Stella Scaramangos for their daughter Sophia Sunday of the Holy Cross Sunday Services Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:45 am Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Wednesday, April 6 @ St. George Antiochian Church @ 6:00pm Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Friday, April 8 @ St. Spyridon 9:00am Salutations Friday, April 8, 2016 at 7:00pm Saints of the Day St. Nikitas the Confessor St. Joseph the Hymnographer Greek Independence Day Parade today! Boston, MA@ 1pm
Entrance Hymns Apolytikion Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world. Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοίς Βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καί τό σόν φυλάττων διά τού Σταυρού σου πολίτευμα. 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 To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" 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 Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοὶ ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε, Ἀ λ λ ' ὡ ς ἔ χο υ σ α τ ὸ κ ρ ά τ ο ς ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων μὲ κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον, ἵνα κράζω σοί, Χαῖρε νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.
PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY NEWS The Philoptochos General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7pm. Please see fliers for upcoming events. GOYA The GOYAns will meet on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 6:30pm -Guest speaker Greg Floor, Hellenic College April 12, 2016 at 6:30pm-making Prosforo April 19, 2016-No meeting April 26, 2016-attend Church Service, Holy Week COTSIDAS CULTURAL CENTER Web Site The web site for the rental of the Cultural Center can now be accessed atwww.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. Great New Book Arrivals! A Child s Guide to the Divine Liturgy - beautifully illustrated and annotated, useful for the very young and even adults Prayer guides for teenagers and young adults. Pictures of God -Icons beautifully explained with great pictures! Great for young and all ages. Wonderful for parents to read with their children. Everyday Saints and Other Stories - Stories of modern day saints, real people, who lived during the Communist period, persevered and lived to tell their stories. Greek Independence Day Parade TODAY Please join us in celebrating our culture by marching in the Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 1pm in Boston. Bus transportation will be provided leaving the parking lot at 11:00am. $ 15/person (Greek school students free). Hope to see everyone participate and represent our parish. Greek School PTA Lambades Fundraiser to benefit the Greek School PTA Easter Lambades will be sold in the foyer of the Founder s Court TODAY immediately following Divine Liturgy. Thank you for supporting the children of the Greek School. Commemorative Album The 100th Anniversary Commemorative Albums are in and will be distributed during coffee hour. A limited number of extra copies have been printed and are available for sale at $60 per book. Also available for purchase in the office. St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Congratulations to all of the children who participated in the Oratorical Festival held on March 4, 2016. The following participants will be continuing on to compete in the District Oratorical Festival held at St. George in Springfield on April 9th @ 9am Senior Division: Anastasia Parafestas Junior Division: Menexia Hatzopoulos, Eftihia Fotos, Isabella Vangos Junior Division Participants: Kristos Fotos, Vasiliki Hatzopoulos, Chrisitna Tonna, Emily Fidello Senior Parishioners Lenten Luncheon Sunday, April 10, 2016 following Divine Liturgy at the AHEPA Home 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
Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 4:14-16, 5:1-6 Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου. Ἀδελφοί, ἔχοντες οὖν ἀρχιερέα μέγαν, διεληλυθότα τοὺς οὐρανούς, Ἰησοῦν τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ, κρατῶμεν τῆς ὁμολογίας. Οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν, πεπειραμένον δὲ κατὰ πάντα καθʼ ὁμοιότητα, χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας. Προσερχώμεθα οὖν μετὰ παρρησίας τῷ θρόνῳ τῆς χάριτος, ἵνα λάβωμεν ἔλεον, καὶ χάριν εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν. Πᾶς γὰρ ἀρχιερεύς, ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος, ὑπὲρ ἀνθρώπων καθίσταται τὰ πρὸς τὸν θεόν, ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίας ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν μετριοπαθεῖν δυνάμενος τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσιν καὶ πλανωμένοις, ἐπεὶ καὶ αὐτὸς περίκειται ἀσθένειαν καὶ διὰ ταύτην ὀφείλει, καθὼς περὶ τοῦ λαοῦ, οὕτως καὶ περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, προσφέρειν ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν. Καὶ οὐχ ἑαυτῷ τις λαμβάνει τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλὰ καλούμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, καθάπερ καὶ Ἀαρών. Οὕτως καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτὸν ἐδόξασεν γενηθῆναι ἀρχιερέα, ἀλλʼ ὁ λαλήσας πρὸς αὐτόν, Υἱός μου εἶ σύ, ἐγὼ σήμερον γεγέννηκά σε. Καθὼς καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει, Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ. ΤΗΕ EPISTLE St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."
Gospel Reading Sunday of the Holy Cross Sunday of the Holy Cross Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν ὃς δ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει. The Gospel according to Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." Fasting / Νηστεία The Great Fast has begun Abstain from meat and dairy everyday, oil is allowed on the Weekend
LENTEN AND HOLY WEEK FLOWER OFFERINGS Please consider donating one of these items for the health of your family or in memory of a loved one 5 Icons for the Salutations @ $125.00 each 8 Bales of Palms @ $45 each 8 donations of $35.00 each for the Daffodils for the Veneration of the Cross 1 Large icon of the Annunciation @ $125.00 1 Icon of The Nymphios for Palm Sunday @ $95.00 1 small Icon of The Nymphios for Palm Sunday @ $65.00 2 Icons for Palm Sunday @ $65.00 each 1 Icon of the Last Supper for Holy Wednesday @ $95.00 1 Icon for Holy Thursday @$95.00 Rose petals $150.00 16 bunches of Bay leaves @ $40.00 each 1 Large Icon of the Taking Down of the Lord from the Cross @ $125.00 1 Large icon of the tomb of Christ $125.00 1 Icon of Women at the Tomb for Holy Saturday morning @ $95.00 2 icons of the Resurrection @ $95.00 each 1 Resurrection Banner @ $160.00 2 Icons on Iconostasion @ $195.00 50 Lily Plants @ $12.00 each 40 Longflora Lilies @ $195 total Lavender Roses for Epitaphio @ $165.00 total 3 Dozen Gardenias @ $50/Dozen 1,000 Carnations for the Epitaphio @.50 each Special Aromatic Incense @$55.00 Processional Candles for Holy Thursday Evening (3 each) @$25.00 The 12 Candles for the 12 Gospel Readings (each) @$15.00 The Wreath of the Cross @ $95.00 The Priest s Resurrection Candle @ $40.00 The Bishop s Resurrection Candle @ $50.00 Altar Candles for Palm Sunday (4 candles each) @ $15.00 Altar Candles for Easter Sunday (4 candles each) @ $15.00 Oil for Holy Week @ $35.00 Scent for Good Friday @ $50.00 Altar Flowers for Palm Sunday @ $60.00 Altar Flowers for Easter Sunday @ $60.00 We have entered the period of Great Lent and we pray that you will have a wonderful and Holy Easter season. The decoration of the Cathedral and Holy Icons is a wonderful way to give back to our church. Thank you for your donations.
Saint Spyridon Cathedral GREAT LENT SERVICES 2016 Sun. March 13, 7:00 p.m.: Forgiveness Vespers Mon. March 14, 7:00 p.m.: Service of the Great Compline - Wed. March 16, 6:00 p.m.: Pre-sanctified Liturgy St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church Fri. March 18, 7:00 p.m.: 1 st Salutations - Sat. March 19, 9:45 a.m.: 3 rd Saturday of the Souls - FIRST SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT Sun. March 20: Orthros at 8:30 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 9:45 a.m. Sunday of Orthodoxy, Wed. March 23, 6:00 p.m.: p.m. - The Pre-sanctified Liturgy @ St. George Antiochian Church Fri. March 25: Orthros at 8:45 a.m., and Divine Liturgy at 9:45 a.m., Annunciation of the Theotokos - Fri. March 25, 7:00 p.m.: 2 nd Salutations - SECOND SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT Sun. March 27: Orthros at 8:30 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 9:45 a.m. Sunday of St. Gregory of Palamas, K Wed. March, 30, 6:00 p.m.: Pre-sanctified Liturgy here followed by Lenten Meal Lecture at 7:00 Fri. April 1, 7:00 p.m.: 3 rd Salutations - THIRD SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT Sun. April 3: Orthros at 8:15 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.: The Veneration of the Holy and life Giving Cross - Wed. April 6, 6:00 p.m.: The Pre-sanctified Liturgy - @St. George Antiochian Church Fri. April 8, 9:00 a.m.: Pre-sanctified Liturgy here Fri. April 8, 7:00 p.m.: 4 th Salutations - FORTH SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT Sun. April 10: Orthros at 8:30 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 9:45 a.m. Sunday of St. John Climacus - Wed. April 13, 6:00 p.m.: Pre-sanctified Liturgy here followed by Lenten Meal Lecture at 7:00 p.m. - Fri. April 15, 7:00 p.m.: 5 th Salutations, The Akathist Hymn FIFTH SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT Sun. April 17: Orthros at 8:30 a.m., and Divine Liturgy at 9:45 a.m.: St. Mary of Egypt - A Wed. April 20, 6:00 p.m The Pre-sanctified Liturgy- @ St. Mary s Assumption Church
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Celebrating our Greek heritage visually through 3D enhanced photography. Older children welcomed free of charge. 3D glasses supplied.
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, April 4, 2016 at 7pm Please join us in celebrating the 22nd Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 1:00pm. Bus will leave at 11:00am from church parking lot. Show your support and fundraise for our own Grecian Festival by having your name printed on our beautiful Grecian Festival banner which will be displayed all 3 days during the festivities. $20 -$50 donors. Thank you and may God Bless you. Please call George Gourousis 508-450-6387 ggourousis@gmail.com Introduced in 1983, the St. John Chrysstom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. The Oratorical Festival Program includes the various divisions. The district festival will take place at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Springfield on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 9:00am. For further info go to: http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/ religioused/sjcof
PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON The Saint Spyridon Parish Council invites you to join us on Sunday, April 24, 2016 for our annual Palm Sunday Lenten Luncheon. PLACE: Cotsidas Cultural Center 102 Russell St., Worcester, MA TIME: Immediately following Divine Liturgy COST: Adults: $25.00 Children $10.00 Please R.S.V.P. to Evangelia Velentzas @ 508*887*0399 Email: velentzas63@hotmail.com
MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH The Saint Spyridon Special Events committee invites you to join us on Sunday, May 8, 2016 for our annual Mother s Day brunch. PLACE: Cotsidas Cultural Center 102 Russell St., Worcester, MA TIME: Immediately following Divine Liturgy COST: Adults $25.00 Children $13.00 Please R.S.V.P. to Evangelia Velentzas @ 508*887*0399 Email: Velentzas63@hotmail.com
Stewardship Sunday not only takes place in December but continues throughout the year. Your Stewardship contributions, financial and through volunteerism, helps the mission of our church to humbly serve Christ in order to spread His message. Become involved in one of the many ministries of our Cathedral, and become a leader in representing our Greek Orthodox faith through good works.
2016 Stewardship Report * GOAL Week 2016 Total Stewardship Budget 265 pledges received 13 $110,200.00 $414 average/family $330.000.00 * GOAL amount includes the 2016 Stewardship Budget Receipts of $330,000.00. 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.