Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral June 18, 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 - frdimitrim@gmail.com 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! June 18th, 2017 The 2nd Sunday of Matthew MEMORIALS Lamprini Milionis-40 days Kenneth Dunker-40 days COFFEE HOUR Coffee hour is sponsored in loving memory of Kenneth Dunker by his family ALTAR FLOWERS Altar flowers are sponsored in loving memory of Lamprini Milionis by her family COFFEE HOUR Today is the last coffee hour; Coffee Hour will resume September 10, 2017 TRISAGION George & Catherine Tsangarelis Stephen & Anthoula Tsandikos SUMMER HOURS SUNDAY SERVICES Orthros 8:15am Divine Liturgy 9:30am HAPPY FATHER S DAY Holy Apostles Fast continues and ends Thursday, June 29th Saints of the Day Leontius, Hypatius, & Theodulus the Martyrs of Syria Leontios the Myrrh-Streamer of Argos Λεόντιος καί ο σύν α τ Μάρτυρες Λεόντιος Μυροβλήτης το ργείου 40 DAY BABY BLESSING Marika and Seth Klemmer for their son Evangelos
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. Saint Spyridon 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 O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. 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 οἰκονομίᾳ σου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε. 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. Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.
Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ ΤΗΕ EPISTLE. Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου. O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. Πρὸς Ρωμαίους 2:10-16 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16 Ἀδελφοί, δόξα δὲ καὶ τιμὴ καὶ εἰρήνη παντὶ τῷ ἐργαζομένῳ τὸ ἀγαθόν, Ἰουδαίῳ τε πρῶτον καὶ Ἕλληνι οὐ γάρ ἐστιν προσωποληψία παρὰ τῷ θεῷ. Ὅσοι γὰρ ἀνόμως ἥμαρτον, ἀνόμως καὶ ἀπολοῦνται καὶ ὅσοι ἐν νόμῳ ἥμαρτον, διὰ νόμου κριθήσονται οὐ γὰρ οἱ ἀκροαταὶ τοῦ νόμου δίκαιοι παρὰ τῷ θεῷ, ἀλλʼ οἱ ποιηταὶ τοῦ νόμου δικαιωθήσονται. Ὅταν γὰρ ἔθνη τὰ μὴ νόμον ἔχοντα φύσει τὰ τοῦ νόμου ποιῇ, οὗτοι, νόμον μὴ ἔχοντες, ἑαυτοῖς εἰσιν νόμος οἵτινες ἐνδείκνυνται τὸ ἔργον τοῦ νόμου γραπτὸν ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις αὐτῶν, συμμαρτυρούσης αὐτῶν τῆς συνειδήσεως, καὶ μεταξὺ ἀλλήλων τῶν λογισμῶν κατηγορούντων ἢ καὶ ἀπολογουμένων, ἐν ἡμέρᾳ ὅτε κρινεῖ ὁ θεὸς τὰ κρυπτὰ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, κατὰ τὸ εὐαγγέλιόν μου, διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality. All who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. When Gentiles who have not the law do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or perhaps excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.
ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, περιπατῶν δὲ παρὰ τὴν θάλασσαν τῆς Γαλιλαίας εἶδε δύο ἀδελφούς, Σίμωνα τὸν λεγόμενον Πέτρον καὶ Ανδρέαν τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ, βάλλοντας ἀμφίβληστρον εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν ἦσαν γὰρ ἁλιεῖς καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς δεῦτε ὀπίσω μου καὶ ποιήσω ὑμᾶς ἁλιεῖς ἀνθρώπων. οἱ δὲ ε ὐ θ έ ω ς ἀ φ έ ν τ ε ς τ ὰ δ ί κ τ υ α ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ. Καὶ προβὰς ἐκεῖθεν εἶδεν ἄλλους δύο ἀδελφούς, Ιάκωβον τὸν τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου καὶ Ιωάννην τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ, ἐν τῷ πλοίῳ μετὰ Ζεβεδαίου τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτῶν καταρτίζοντας τὰ δίκτυα αὐτῶν, καὶ ἐκάλεσεν αὐτούς. οἱ δὲ εὐθέως ἀφέντες τὸ πλοῖον καὶ τὸν πατέρα αὐτῶν ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ. Καὶ περιῆγεν ὅλην τὴν Γαλιλαίαν ὁ Ιησοῦς διδάσκων ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν καὶ κηρύσσων τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας καὶ θεραπεύων πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν ἐν τῷ λαῷ. THE HOLY GOSPEL At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left their boat and their father, and followed him. And he went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people. Fasting / Νηστεία The fast for the Holy Apostles has begun and ends on June 29. Fish and oil are allowed.
HELLENIC ARTS The Hellenic Arts Society invites you to an evening of dinner, music and dance with featured musicians, The Orpheus Band with a guest female vocalist. Saturday, October 28, 2017 More info to come. AHEPA Scholarship Dinner The Oder of AHEPA, Peter L. Bell Chapter #80 and the Daughters of Penelope, Theano Chapter #122 will be awarding their annual scholarships to deserving high school seniors and college students on Wednesday,, June 28th at 7:00pm at the AHEPA house. HOLY TRINITY Holy Trinity's first summer cookout will be Thursday, June 22nd at 11:30pm. All are invited! RSVP with Serena, 508-852-1000 or email shields@htnr.net SAVE THE DATE! Holy Trinity's annual fundraiser, 11th Annual Food and Wine Fest, Thursday, October 19, 2017. 5:30-8:30pm at St. George Orthodox Cathedral. Watch for details to follow! Check out Holy Trinity's Spring Newsletter at AHEPA OFFICERS 2017 George Economou-President George Maniatis-Vice President Charles Kiritsy-Executive Secretary Bill Ziogas-Recording Secretary Phil Fotiadis-Treasurer Ted Fotos-Assistant Treasurer Thomas Kitsilis-Chaplain Chris Lekas-Captain of the Guard 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. St. Spyridon Seniors The St. Spyridon Senior Parishioners are offering a trip on the Essex Valley Steam Train and Connecticut Riverboat on Friday, September 15, 2017. Cost: $95/pp We apologize the Maine trip has been cancelled Essex Valley Steam Train and Ct Riverboat Lunch at Go Fish Restaurant Scenic Steam Train ride Please sign up Connecticut River valley sightseeing Connecticut Riverboat cruise
High School Graduates Iordanis Tekelis-Worcester State University Maria Maniatis-Quinipiac University Arsenia Moraitis-Gordon College Arianna Kassos-University of New Hampshire Joshua Kiritsy-University of Rhode Island Julia Tsetsos-UMass Amherst Helen Avradopoulos-St. Michael s College Philip Economou Triandafilos Hatzopoulos Trifonas Koutroumanos Peggy Tekelis Kaliope Karamboulas-Assumption College Joanna Rajotte-Northeastern University Samuel Tsongalis Fr. Dean will recognize our High School and College graduates today, Sunday, Father s Day, June 18, 2017 with a special presentation Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavors. College Graduates Maria Parafestas-Bentley University Polihronis D. Vasiliadis-U Mass Amherst Georgia Varetas-University of San Diego Pantos Angelos Skritakis-Boston University
Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC) Summer Program The Metropolis of Boston Camp is home to over 700 campers and families each summer. Our program is built on the foundation of six pillars - honesty, respect, openess, trust, love and forgiveness, - and centered on engaging each other through fun, faith and fellowship. We offer six different unique camping experiences each summer and through the efforts of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios we are pleased to offer three different types of ministry through our camp; one to youth (ages 8-18), the second to families (all ages), and the third to campers with special needs through our Embracing Children program.
SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS Session 1: July 3rd- July 9th Session 2: July 10th-July 16th Session 3: July17th-July 23rd Session 4: July 24th-July30th Session 5: July 31st-August 6th *sold out Fr. Dimitri will be attending Session 5
Saturday, July 8, 2017 The Feeding Ministry is continuing to serve our community with a Luncheon to be served to the Poor and Needy on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11:30am in the St. Spyridon Cotsidas Cultural Center. This month s meal is donated by and served by members of the Philoptochos and parish volunteers. The Feeding Ministry will be scheduled the 2nd Saturday of each 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.
Water balloon toss, sponge wring out race, bean bag toss, professional face painting, fly swatter & balloon challenge were only a few of the fun games enjoyed by the kids. We would like to thank Lori, Kristin, Maria, Paulette, Nancy and Taylor for making every day a fun learning experience for the children of St. Spyridon Preschool. Bounce house Bubble mania for the St. Spyridon Preschoolers Popsicles & Face-painting Having fun with the rainbow parachute
ST. SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL BURN THE MORTGAGE CAMPAIGN Total Cost of Family Center Renovation $4,100,000 Total raised by our community during first fund drive $2,650,000 Burn the Mortgage $1,450,000 Remaining Loan Balance to be paid $1,047,000 $403,000.00 pledged $131,000.00 received Thank You! 3 Year Pledge Amount Annually Monthly $15,000 $5,000 $416 $3,000 $1,000 $83 $1,000 $333 $28 How Much Should I Give? This is a question every one of us must answer individually and with our heart. A goal of this magnitude cannot be realized without your generosity and unity. We are asking everyone from our parish and community to participate at any level. No donation is too small nor too large. Little by little we will achieve this daunting task and be rid of this financial burden. Please consider a tax deductible pledge today. Cash or checks accepted at this time. Thank you and may God bless you. Proverbs 3.9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops.
FAMILY CENTER RENOVATION OF 1965 COMMUNITY CENTER $4.1M Phase I Kotseas Square Completed 2009 Total Cost $610k Phase 1 included Architectural Design, Site Plans, Permits, Legal Fees, Paving of Cedar Street Lot, Lighting, Fencing, Landscaping, and Playground Construction. Phase II Stage 1- Russell St/West Wing & Preschool Completed 2010 Total Cost $1.2M Phase II Stage 1 included renovation of Sunday/Greek School classrooms, Restrooms, Foyer Entrance, and establishment of The Founders Room. Every room was gutted from floor to ceiling with new Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC(AC new to these areas), Data Wiring, Thermal Windows, LED lighting, Drop Ceilings, Tile Flooring, Carpeting, Oak Lower Walls and Trim, Granite Counters, Window Shades. Preschool below Cathedral was also a complete floor to ceiling renovation meeting stringent code requirements for Fire Alarm, Camera System, Chair Lift for Disabled Access, and Retrofit for Children s Restrooms. Phase II Stage 2 Auditorium, Two Story Addition, Tonna Room, Kitchen Completed 2011 Total Cost $2.3M Phase II Stage 2 included renovation and transformation of Cotsidas Auditorium into a multipurpose room, Kitchen, Tonna Room and construction of two story Academic Resource Room and Orthodox Food Pantry. Auditorium was a complete floor to ceiling renovation which included Asbestos Abatement, Steel Beam spanning old stage, Electrical, Data Wiring, Sound System, Cork Flooring, Acoustic Wall Panels, Alabaster Ceiling, Drop Ceiling, HVAC(AC new to this area), Data Wiring, Fire Detection, Thermal Windows, LED lighting, Oak Lower Walls and Trim, Window Shades. Fifty year old roof above Auditorium was also completely replaced. Tonna Room was also a floor to ceiling renovation as described above. Kitchen included all new equipment, gas lines, new floor, ceiling, plumbing and electrical. Kitchen roof also completely replaced. In addition to amenities described above new construction of Academic Resource Room and Orthodox Food Pantry required meeting fire code requirements with sprinklers.
2017 Stewardship Report * GOAL 2017 Week Total 390 pledges received Stewardship Budget $ 437 average/pledge 24 $170,298.50 $330.000.00 * GOAL amount includes the 2017 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.