Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral September 17, 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! September 17, 2017 Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross TRISAGION Byron Menides-40 days Stephanos Karcasinas-11 years COFFEE HOUR Coffee hour is sponsored in loving memory of Stephanos Karcasinas by his family Reminder Please turn off your cell phones during services. SUNDAY SERVICES Orthros 8:30am Divine Liturgy 9:45am HAPPY NAME DAY Stavros, Stavroula, Steven, Sophia, Faith, Hope, Love SUNDAY SCHOOL starts TODAY! Philoptochos Society The Ladies Philoptochos Society will be passing a basket today to raise funds for the Holy Cross/Hellenic College Saints of the Day Sophia & her three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love Herakleides & Myron, Bishops of Crete Σοφ α,π στις, λπ ς κα Αγ πη Μ ρτυρες ρακλε δης κα Μ ρων

Entrance Hymns Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. 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. 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. 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. Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. 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 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 Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. 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 Ο υψωθείς εν τώ Σταυρώ εκουσίως, τή επωνύμω σου καινή πολιτεία, τούς οικτιρμούς σου δώρησαι, Χριστέ ο Θεός, Εύφρανον εν τή δυνάμει σου, τούς πιστούς Βασιλείς ημών, νίκας χορηγών αυτοίς, κατά τών πολεμίων, τήν συμμαχίαν έχοιεν τήν σήν, όπλον ειρήνης, αήττητον τρόπαιον.

Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ Θαυμαστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἐν τοῖς Ἁγίοις αὐτοῦ. Στίχ. Ἐν Ἐκκλησίαις εὐλογεῖτε τὸν Θεὸν. Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα ΤΗΕ EPISTLE God is wonderful among his saints. Verse: Bless God in the congregations. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20 Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ, καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ. Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

ΤΟ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα THE HOLY GOSPEL The Gospel According to Mark 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 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 Regular fasting rules apply,

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. GREEK SCHOOL School starts: Monday, September 18 with Agiasmo service on Wednesday, Sept. 20 @4pm ST. SPYRIDON GOLF TOURNAMENT 2017 Thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time to make this fundraiser so successful. We appreciate your hard work and commitment. Most raised to date at $42,500! ENOSIS & HOROS TOU ZALONGOU EPIROTIC SOCIETIES Annual Dinner Dance Saturday, November 18, 2017 7pm @ Cotsidas Cultural Center St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral More info to come HOLY TRINITY The General Assembly for the Eastern Orthodox Management Corp. (EOMC), which operates Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 7:00 pm. at Holy Trinity, 300 Barber Ave., Worcester, MA. This meeting is open to CEOC parish members and all are encouraged to attend. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to review the organization s financial and operational performance the previous year, progress with new initiatives, results of annual Fundraising efforts, and to provide the supporting community with the opportunity to learn of the organization s strategic direction. In addition, the election for new Board Members, including Clergy, will also be held, and CEOC appointed Directors are also announced at this time. Anyone interested in becoming an EOMC Board Member should feel free to contact Tina Niedbala, President of EOMC at (508) 864-5509, or the Chair of the Nominating Committee, Basil Tolos 978-345-4036. For more information, please call Serena Shields at (508) 852-1000, ext. 204 or Jerry Shaffer at (508) 852-1000, ext. 205. Hors d oeuvres will be served. JOY/HOPE First meeting Friday, Sept. 22 @ 5:30pm Please submit any news, updates, fliers and photos you would like to see in the Sunday Bulletin to: gvp@spyridoncathedral.org If you d like to be added to the email list to receive the bulletin via email please go to our website and click the Sunday Bulletin button on the bottom right or 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. Please notify the church office of any change of address when moving in order to curb postage costs. Thank you.

HOPE The Hellenic Orthodox Primary Education group (HOPE) is a ministry for children from Kindergarten through second grade. Parents with children in K-6 th grades are encouraged to become active in this ministry. Some of the activities include monthly Friday night with Fr. Dimitri; faith-learning crafts and snack time; field trips; and seasonal activities. 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. 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 Anna Coulouras 508-887-1828. Hope to see you at the next meeting! Please check out our Weekly Bulletin for upcoming parish and regional HOPE/JOY events. For further information please contact Ana Coulouras @508-887-1828 or Colleen Giourelis @ 508-801-9705 JOY and HOPE will meet on Friday, September 22 @ 5:30pm

BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER October 1, 2017 Following the Divine Liturgy All proceeds will benefit JOY&HOPE Ministry Enjoy some yummy treats made by our St. Spyridon youth

Dear Parishioner and Friend of Saint Spyridon Cathedral, We are communicating more frequently through email. Fr. Dimitri will be sending a weekly E-Blast with a spiritual message and other information through our listserv email list. I have added a subscriber button to our St. Spyridon website to facilitate joining the St. Spyridon email list. If you are not already added and wish to add your email to the official Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Email Distribution List, go to spyridoncathedral.org and click on the listserv button located on the bottom right of the homepage. There is a direct link on the Cathedral Homepage to the Cathedral Connect signup page. By taking part in this electronic method of communication from the Cathedral, you will receive a weekly email from the Cathedral that will be compromised of an HTML Webmail of the following Sunday's Weekly Bulletin. Traditionally the Sunday Bulletin is available for everyone to pickup in the Cathedral on Sunday mornings during Divine Liturgy. The information in the weekly email is the same as that which is published every Sunday. By emailing you an advanced copy, we hope to better inform our parishioners and friends about the upcoming events and opportunities at Saint Spyridon Cathedral. The Cathedral also reserves the right to send special announcement emails from time to time as deemed necessary by our Clergy and Parish Council, which may include Holiday Liturgical Schedule or General Assembly Announcements. If you have already been added to our listserv, and wish to continue receiving these emails, (which only reflect official Cathedral News), do nothing. If you are a new subscriber, welcome. You will receive your first Weekly Bulletin email and weekly E-Blast from Fr. Dimitri shortly. Georgia Vanikiotis-Pechie Cathedral Bookkeeper/Office Administrator You can also:

Bible Study The Great Banquet Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 7:00pm in the Tonna Room Please join Fr. Dimitri as he leads an informative Bible Study on the reasons why Jesus used parabols to describe his second coming and our preparation for it.

Orthodoxy 101 Orthodoxy 101 The Establishment of Independent Autocephalous Churches and the Greek Orthodox Church in the United States Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 7:00pm in the Tonna Room Please come and participate in a discussion led by Fr. Dimitri on the topic of how the various Independent Churches were established and how the Greek Orthodox Church evolved..

We welcome Nicholas Livingston to our ministry team at St. Spyridon as our new Pastoral Assistant. Nicholas is originally from Santa Cruz, California, but has been here in Boston since 2012 when he moved to finish his bachelor s degree at Hellenic College. There he met his wife, Nikoletta, whom he married in 2016. He graduated from Holy Cross with an MDiv this past May 2017, and is very excited to get to know our community. Nicholas will assist Fr. Dimitri with all aspects of ministry here at the cathedral, including visitations, teaching events, GOYA events, and liturgical services. He can be reached at his work email livingston.stspyridon@gmail.com or by calling the office. Please pray for him and wish him well as he begins his work serving the Lord and the faithful of our community.

All those who are interested in converting or wish to find out more about the Orthodox faith, are invited to attend this class which will be taught by Fr. Dimitri. Classes are free and open to new members of our community who are exploring the Orthodox faith. This is the last opportunity to join this particular class. The next series will start after Christmas. Please contact the church office at 508-791-7326

THE NEW ST. SPYRIDON CHOIR A NEW CHOIR IS BEING NEED YOU. COME SEE WHAT THE ABOUT AND HOW YOU GIFT THROUGH MUSIC. FORMED AND WE CHOIR IS ALL CAN SHARE YOUR We are very happy to announce that Nathan Reich has joined our parish as our choir director. His background with religious music is extensive and should allow us to try some new arrangements in our effort to Praise the Lord. Nathan is able to provide the choir with leadership and direction to enhance our musical experience. It s the time of year to begin exercising our voices by singing God s praises. Mark your calendar for the following practices: Thursday, September 21 7pm-8:30pm Saturday, September 30 2pm-4pm Practices will not be held on the major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter. If you are interested and unable to attend afternoon practice sessions please contact the church office, 508-791-7326 Please make every effort to join us, no previous singing experience necessary and all ages are welcomed. Hoping you had a good summer and planning to see you for our next practice. Katherine Peepas

Saturday, October 14, 2017 The Feeding Ministry is continuing to serve our community with a Luncheon to be served to the Poor and Needy on Saturday, October 14, 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 typically be scheduled the 2nd Saturday of each month in conjunction with the Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Central Massachusetts and the Food Pantry, and is subject to change if scheduling difficulties should arise. If you would like to volunteer please speak with Fr. Dimitri or contact Maria Kassos. Thank you for participating in the Lord s Work. Το Feeding Ministry συνεχίζει να υπηρετεί την κοινότητά μας με ένα γεύμα που θα σερβιριστεί στους φτωχούς, το Σάββατο 14 O 2017 στις 11:30 π.μ. στο Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος Κοτσιδάς Το γεύμα αυτό το μήνα δωρίζει και εξυπηρετείται από μέλη του Φιλοπτώχου και εθελοντές ενορίας. Το Feeding Ministry θα προγραμματιστεί το 2ο Σάββατο κάθε μήνα σε συνεργασία με το Συμβούλιο των Ανατολικών Ορθοδόξων Εκκλησιών της Κεντρικής Μασαχουσέτης και το Τροφοθήκη Τροφίμων. Εάν θέλετε να, παρακαλώ μιλήστε με τον Fr. Δημήτρη ή επικοινωνήστε με τη Μαρία Κάσο. Σας ευχαριστώ που συμμετείχατε στο έργο του Κυρίου.

Fr. Dimitri will be conducting a Altar Server Seminar on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 6:15pm-7:30pm for all boys interested in serving.

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 $1,043,000 $407,000.00 pledged $150,632.00 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.

Stewardship of Work. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men (Colossisans 3:23). Stewardship Sunday is Sunday, December 10. Please pick up your Stewardship packets after Divine Liturgy. Thank you.

2017 Stewardship Report * GOAL 2017 Week Total 491 pledges received Stewardship Budget $ 438 average/pledge 37 $215,131.50 $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.