Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday, January 24, 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 24, 2016 14th Sunday of Luke Memorials Nicholas Souflas-40 days Fr. Emmanuel Sakellarides- 3 months Athanasios Hatjopoulos- 6 months Dimitrios Yiantsidis-3 years Trisagion Georgia Georgas-9 days Altar Flowers Altar flowers are sponsored in loving memory of Athanasios Hatjopoulos by his daughter Susan Vasiliadis and family and, in loving memory of Nicholas Souflas by his family Sunday Services Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:45 am Monday, January 25,2016 St. Gregory the Theologian Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:45am Saturday, January 30, 2016 Liturgy of the Three Hierarchs Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:45am Coffee Hour Coffee hour is sponsored in loving memory of Fr. Emmanuel Sakellarides and Dimitrios Yiatsidis by their families Saints of the Day Xenia, Deaconess of Rome Ὁσία Ξένη 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 Athanasios, Arthur, Athanasia, Timothy Sunday School There will be NO Sunday School today
Entrance Hymns Apolytikion When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to Thee, O Lifegiver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy Kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation, O only 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. Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων, καὶ στρατιωτῶν φυλασσόντων τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα, ἀνέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὴν ζωήν. Διὰ τοῦτο αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν ἐβόων σοι Ζωοδότα Δόξα τῇ ἀναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τῇ Βασιλείᾳ σου, δόξα τῇ 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 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 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, January 26, 2016 at 6:30pm. JOY JOY will be holding a spaghetti Luncheon immediately following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, January 31,2016. Their next meeting will take place on Friday, January 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 Employment opportunities at Holy Trinity include a Full- Time Physical Therapist, Staff Development Coordinator, Per Diem LPN & RN, and a Part-Time Cook. Contact Michelle Williamson, HR Director, @ 508-852-1000, or email mwilliamson@htnr.net, for more information. 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. Pan-Hellenic Scholarship The Pan-Hellenic Scholarship application deadline is February 1, 2016. Students currently enrolled in a college or university can log on to apply. ST. SPYRIDON SPARTANS Sr. Division Basketball The Sr. Division team will be practicing Monday, January 25, 2016 at 6:30pm Please see the full practice and game schedule on page 10. 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. 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 Τιμόθεον α' 1:15-17 Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου. Τέκνον Τιμόθεε, πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος, ὅτι Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς ἦλθεν εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἁμαρτωλοὺς σῶσαι, ὧν πρῶτός εἰμι ἐγώ ἀλλὰ διὰ τοῦτο ἠλεήθην, ἵνα ἐν ἐμοὶ πρώτῳ ἐνδείξηται Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς τὴν πᾶσαν μακροθυμίαν, πρὸς ὑποτύπωσιν τῶν μελλόντων πιστεύειν ἐπʼ αὐτῷ εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Τῷ δὲ βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων, ἀφθάρτῳ, ἀοράτῳ, μόνῳ σοφῶ θεῷ, τιμὴ καὶ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν. ΤΗΕ EPISTLE St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 1:15-17 O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of sinners; but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display His perfect patience for an example to those who were to believe in Him for eternal life. To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory to the ages of ages. Amen.
T 14th Sunday of Luke Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:35-43 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, Εγένετο δὲ ἐν τῷ ἐγγίζειν αὐτὸν εἰς Ιεριχὼ τυφλός τις ἐ κ ά θ η τ ο π α ρ ὰ τ ὴ ν ὁ δ ὸ ν προσαιτῶν ἀκούσας δὲ ὄχλου διαπορευομένου ἐπυνθάνετο τί εἴη ταῦτα. ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτῷ ὅτι Ιησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος παρέρχεται. καὶ ἐβόησε λέγων Ιησοῦ υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με καὶ οἱ προάγοντες ἐπετίμων αὐτῷ ἵνα σιωπήσῃ αὐτὸς δὲ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἔκραζεν υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με. σταθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς ἐκέλευσεν αὐτὸν ἀχθῆναι πρὸς αὐτόν. ἐγγίσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτὸν λέγων τί σοι θέλεις ποιήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπε Κύριε, ἵνα ἀναβλέψω. καὶ ὁ Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ ἀνάβλεψον ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε. καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνέβλεψε, καὶ ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ δοξάζων τὸν Θεόν καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ἰδὼν ἔδωκεν αἶνον τῷ Θεῷ. The Gospel 14th Sunday of Luke The Gospel according to Luke 18:35-43 At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. Fasting / Νηστεία Regular Fasting Rules Apply
Orthodoxy 101 Iconoclasm: When We Almost Lost Icons Forever Wednesday, January 27, 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.
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, January 25 4:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday, January 26, 8:00am-9:00pm Wednesday, January 27, 8:00am-6:00pm Thursday, January 28, 8:00am-9:00pm Friday, January 29, 12:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, January 31, 8:00am-9:00pm Father will also be blessing homes in early February. Call the Church office on Monday to make your appointment!
Feb. 3, 2016 Join us for crafts, socialization, interaction and fun!
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
27 Thank you to those who participated in Stewardship Sunday dispersing of the Stewardship packets and Church Calendar. Those who did not have a chance to pick up their packets personally, they will be mailed out to you. Please fill our all paperwork including the stewardship form as we are implementing a new software and need to update everyone s information. Thank you. 27
2016 Stewardship Report * GOAL Week 2016 Total Stewardship Budget 3 $28.980.00 $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.