Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral January 8, 2017
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 8th, 2017 The Sunday after Epiphany MEMORIALS Theodora Lola Vangos-40 days Philip Isildakli-40 days George Panagiotidis-1 year Janice Kopacz-1 year Evangeli Zoto-1 year TRISAGION Theodora Lola Pirpiris-6 mnths Maria Melpomeni Kontogiannis- 5 years Evangelos D. Lalos-10 years Ioannis Alexiadis-16 years Haralambos Mironidis-18 years Rodi Alexiadis-29 years Kyriaki Skyrianoglou-30 years Ioannis Gertsios-34 years ARTOCLASIA SERVICE for the health of Christos Yantsidis SUNDAY SERVICES Orthros 8:30am Divine Liturgy 9:45am ALTAR FLOWERS Altar flowers are sponsored today in loving memory of Theodora Lola Vangos,George Panagiotidis,Ioannis Gertsios and Evangelos D. Lalos by their families. Also sponsored in loving memory of Janice Kopacz, Maria Melpomeni Kontogiannis and Haralambos Mironidis by Lemonia Mironidis. Sponsored in loving memory of Philip Isildakli by Ernest & Maria Isildakli and George and Helen Kerbici and in loving memory of Theodora Lola Pirpiris by the Pirpiris, Athans and Skritakis families. Saints of the Day George of Hozeva Domnica the Righteous of Constantinople Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Ὅσιος Γεώργιος ὁ Χοζεβίτης Ὁσία Δομνίκη Κωνσταντινουπόλεως Μεθεόρτια τῶν Φώτων Happy Name Day Fotios, Fotini, Ioannis, Ioanna PROJECT MEXICO LUNCHEON TODAY Notice Please remember to pick up your purchased poinsettias at the end of today s liturgy
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 spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world. 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. At Your Baptism in the Jordan, O Lord, * worship of the Trinity was revealed, * for the Father's voice bore witness to You, * calling You His 'beloved Son,' * and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truth of these words. * O Christ God, Who appeared and enlightened the world, glory to You! Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε, ἡ τῆς Τριάδος ἐφανερώθη προσκύνησις, τοῦ γὰρ Γεννήτορος ἡ φωνὴ προσεμαρτύρει σοί, ἀγαπητὸν σὲ Υἱὸν ὀνομάζουσα, καὶ τὸ Πνεῦμα ἐν εἴδει περιστεράς, ἐβεβαίου τοῦ λόγου τὸ ἀσφαλές. Ὁ ἐπιφανεῖς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ τὸν κόσμον φωτίσας δόξα σοί. 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. Kontakion You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light." Κοντακιον Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον τὴ οἰκουμένη, καὶ τὸ φῶς σου Κύριε, ἐσημειώθη ἐφ' ἡμᾶς, ἓν ἐπιγνώσει ὑμνούντάς σε. Ἦλθες ἐφάνης τὸ Φῶς τὸ ἀπρόσιτον.
Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 4:7-13 Γένοιτο, Κύριε, τὸ ἔλεός σου ἐφ' ἡμᾶς. Στίχ. Ἀγαλλιᾶσθε δίκαιοι ἐν Κυρίῳ Ἀδελφοί, ἑνὶ ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν ἐδόθη ἡ χάρις κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς τοῦ Χριστοῦ. Διὸ λέγει, Ἀναβὰς εἰς ὕψος ᾐχμαλώτευσεν αἰχμαλωσίαν, καὶ ἔδωκεν δόματα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις. Τὸ δέ, Ἀνέβη, τί ἐστιν εἰ μὴ ὅτι καὶ κατέβη πρῶτον εἰς τὰ κατώτερα μέρη τῆς γῆς; Ὁ καταβάς, αὐτός ἐστιν καὶ ὁ ἀναβὰς ὑπεράνω πάντων τῶν οὐρανῶν, ἵνα πληρώσῃ τὰ πάντα. Καὶ αὐτὸς ἔδωκεν τοὺς μὲν ἀποστόλους, τοὺς δὲ προφήτας, τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς, τοὺς δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους, πρὸς τὸν καταρτισμὸν τῶν ἁγίων, εἰς ἔργον διακονίας, εἰς οἰκοδομὴν τοῦ σώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ μέχρι καταντήσωμεν οἱ πάντες εἰς τὴν ἑνότητα τῆς πίστεως καὶ τῆς ἐπιγνώσεως τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, εἰς ἄνδρα τέλειον, εἰς μέτρον ἡλικίας τοῦ πληρώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ. ΤΗΕ EPISTLE St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13 Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous. BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 4:12-17 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἀκούσας δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς ὅτι Ιωάννης παρεδόθη, ἀνεχώρησεν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν, καὶ καταλιπὼν τὴν Ναζαρὲτ ἐλθὼν κατῴκησεν εἰς Καπερναοὺμ τὴν παραθαλασσίαν ἐν ὁρίοις Ζαβουλὼν καὶ Νεφθαλείμ, ἵνα πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ Ησαΐου τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος γῆ Ζαβουλὼν καὶ γῆ Νεφθαλείμ, ὁδὸν θαλάσσης, πέραν τοῦ Ιορδάνου, Γαλιλαία τῶν ἐθνῶν, ὁ λαὸς ὁ καθήμενος ἐν σκότειεἶδε φῶς μέγα, καὶ τοῖς καθημένοις ἐν χώρᾳ καὶ σκιᾷ θανάτουφῶς ἀνέτειλεν αὐτοῖς. Απὸ τότε ἤρξατο ὁ Ιησοῦς κηρύσσειν καὶ λέγειν μετανοεῖτε ἤγγικε γὰρ ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν. THE HOLY GOSPEL Sunday after Epiphany The Gospel according to Matthew 4:12-17 At that time, Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth He went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Fasting / Νηστεία No fasting on Wednesday, Thursday is a strict fast, Friday is a normal fast day
GOYA GOYA will meet in the Cotsidas Cultural Center on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:30pm. PHILOPTOCHOS Save the Date Please join us for a Vasilopita Luncheon sponsored by the Philoptochos Society to benefit St. Basil s Academy. Sunday, January 22, 2017 immediately following Divine Liturgy $20 adults; $10 kids 10yrs and younger Donations welcome and more info to follow. GREEK SCHOOL Greek school will resume Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 Parish Council Oath of Office The Parish Council will be taking the Oath of Office on Sunday, January 15, 2017 immediately following Divine Liturgy. We wish to thank the outgoing members of the Parish Council for a job well done Little Angels 2016-2017 Tuesday afternoons 2:30 to 4:00 January 17th, February 7th & 21st, March, 7th & 21st, April 4th & 18th, May 2nd & 16th, June 6th NOTICE Total Stewardship 2016 $299,635.50 We apologize as the total was not available at last printing COED BASKETBALL 5TH-8TH Co Ed Basketball (5th-8th) is seeking players. The main goal is to teach and enhance fundamental basketball skills as well as encourage team building. Practices will be open to 5th 8th graders. Please contact the office if interested.. ST. SPYRIDON BOYS AND GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL BASKETBALL NEWS: An enjoyable joint Basketball clinic was held on December 19 th with GOYA GIRLS & BOYS HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS. The theme of the evening was to encourage sportsmanship & gain greater understanding of Referee & their role in the games. Please THANK our COACHES: EVAN LEASCA High School Boys & HELENA KIRITSY for their voluntary time & dedication. Also, a former player from our Cathedral, STEVE GOGOS who resides in Brighton, MA & is a Certified Referee, was the Keynote speaker. FIRST HALF BASKETBALL SEASON: WORCESTER DIO- CESE LEAGUE January 7 th Saturday 1:15 vs Christ the King @ Assumption College January 8 th Sunday @2:30 vs St Rose of Lima # 3 @ Assumption College January 14 th Saturday @2:30 vs St Rose Lima @1 @ Assumption College January 15 th Sunday @ 2:30pm vs St Patrick @ Assumption College January 21 st Saturday @7:40pm vs St Rose Lima #2 @ Mt Carmel January 22 nd Sunday @8:20pm vs St Mary s #1 @ Mt Carmel JANUARY 13-16 th METROPOLIS of BOSTON INVITATIONAL TOURNEY held at Hellenic College in Brookline, MA
BIBLE STUDY Why Forgiveness is so Important Wednesday, January 11, 2017 7:00pm in the Tonna Room Fr. Dimitri will be leading a discussion on the Gospel of Matthew, specifically concerning forgiveness in Jesus teachings. If you wish to learn about the Bible, please come to this informative presentation.
Orthodoxy 101 The Fourth Crusades and the Fall of Constantinople Wednesday, January 25th 7:00pm Please come to this informative presentation where Fr. Dimitri will talk about how the Fourth Crusades sealed the fate for the permanent Schism between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.
Saturday, January 21, 2017, 12:00pm-1:30pm The Feeding Ministry is commencing with a Luncheon to be served to the Poor and Needy on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 12:00pm in the St. Spyridon Cotsidas Cultural Center. This month s meal is donated by Savas Fotiadis and his family, proprietors of The Manor Restaurant and served by members of the Philoptochos and parish volunteers. The Feeding Ministry will be scheduled one Saturday a month in conjunction with the Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Central Massachusetts and the Food Pantry. If you would like to volunteer please speak with Fr. Dimitri or contact Maria Kassos. Thank you for participating in the Lord s Work.
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JOY The Junior Orthodox Youth (JOY) group of our Cathedral is open to children between 3rd - 6 th grades. The group is based on four characteristics of Orthodox Christianity: Worship, Fellowship, Witness, and Service. JOY is an Orthodox Christian youth group that helps our children experience and explore the orthodox faith. Is a group, to enjoy fellowship, and to have FUN! The events are geared to not only bring the youth of Saint Spyridon together in a fun and educational way, but also to start to plant the seeds of giving back to the community through charity projects. We look forward to seeing your child in our youth group and helping them to grow closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. HOPE The Hellenic Orthodox Primary Education group (HOPE) is a ministry for children from Kindergarten through second grade. Some of the activities include meetings with Fr. Dimitri; faith-learning crafts and snack time; field trips; and seasonal activities. Parents with children in K-6 th grades are encouraged to become active in these ministries Please check our Weekly Bulletin for upcoming parish and regional HOPE & JOY events. For further information please welcome, and contact our new JOY/HOPE ministry leader Anna Coulouras @508-887- 1828 JOY and HOPE will meet on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 5:30pm
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 January 9, 9:00am-6:00pm Tuesday, January 10, 11:00am-6:00pm Wednesday, January 11, 9:00am-5:30pm Thursday, January 12, 9:00am-8:00pm Friday, January 13, 9:00am-8:00pm Saturday, January 14, 9:00am-8:00pm Monday, January 16, 12:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday, January 17, 11:00am 6:00pm Wednesday, January 18, 11:00am-9:00pm Thursday, January 19, 9:00am 6:00pm Friday, January 20, 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday, January 21, 9:00am-9:00pm Monday, January 23 9:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday, January 24, 11:00am-6:00pm Wednesday, January 25 11:00am-6:00pm Thursday, January 26, 9:00am-9:00pm Friday, January 27, 9:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, January 28, 9:00am-9:00pm
2017 Stewardship Report * GOAL Week 2017 Total Total Stewardship 2016 Stewardship Budget 1 $8,270.00 $ 299,,635.50 $330.000.00 * GOAL amount includes the 2016 Stewardship Budget Receipts of $330,000.00. Funds reflect all monies received in 2017 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.