TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Page 1 he Fasting period is here. We have T embarked on the Journey towards Great Lent. Our mother Church, knowing our inability to adjust to new situations abruptly, leads us slowly through several beautiful Sunday Gospel readings and Hymnology to encourage and allow us to ponder about fasting, prayer, our personal relationship with Jesus Christ and our purpose in life. There is something that is common to all humanity (Anthropos), at least from a Christian Orthodox point of view. It is that all of us at a certain point in our journey of life come to recognize and acknowledge that there is a need review our priorities or change of direction. How often do you as an Orthodox Christian, go for a heart change? I don t mean a bypass or transplant, but a change of heart in terms of your spiritual life. This is really important, because it means to be mindful of the way we walk, the way we carry out conversations, the way our eyes see, carry ourselves, the way we feel and act, and our relationship with others. Our entire body is in tune within this period of fasting. Yes,...let us commend ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God. (Divine Liturgy). Imagine those few moments when you stand in front of your God in prayer and ask for nothing earthly or material, but ask only for Him to come into your heart and stir it up in faith, love, obedience and mercy. We are talking about making our decisions in the context of the Gospel of Christ. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps. 1 Peter 2:21. The question on our lips should be, is this what Christ would want me to do? Sometimes the answer will be YES and sometimes it will be NO. That is why it is important at this time to ask these questions. What is the purpose of fasting in the life of the Orthodox Church or Ekklisia? The purpose of fasting is to learn about Christian discipline, to regain control of things that tend to control our lives, to learn how to tame our feelings and not to let them become a thermometer that TAXIARCHAE/ARCHANGELS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS WWW.GOARCHANGELS.ORG A blessed and fruitful Lenten Journey to all. Constantinos Magimbi measures our spiritual health. In modern cultures, food has become a central part in the lives of many people, drinking alcoholic beverages has at times become uncontrollable addictions for many. In the same spirit, St. Paul the Apostle of Christ admonishes the church in Galatia writing, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and selfcontrol. Against such things there is no law. You will notice that we started with the Gospel of Zacchaeus the seeker. It is indeed the seeker who finds. Throughout this Lenten period, we are called to seek to draw near to God. Zacchaeus had a void in his heart and nothing could fill that void. He had material things, fame, power and everything that the world could offer, but it is only Christ who could fill that void. In this Lenten period, we are given an opportunity to rebuild our brokenness. We cannot do it by ourselves, but the Mother Church in her unconditional love towards the faithful, she walks with us slowly towards several most beautiful stages in the journey to the passion, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Christ. All the services are intended to be a guiding post towards the feasts of feasts. Yes, the resurrection of Christ. The day, "He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken. In that day they will say, Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation. (Isaiah 28:8-9) It is the hope of the Church that we are all reminded of that beautiful prayer. "O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Thy servant. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own transgressions, and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou, unto ages of ages." Amen. St, Ephraim

Page 2 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 The Archangel s Call is the monthly newsletter of the Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church 25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617.924.8182 Fax: 617.924.4124 Email: church@goarchangels.org The Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is a parish under the spiritual and ecclesiastical shepherding of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The Mission of the Taxiarchae/Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is to proclaim the Gospel of Salvation through the Orthodox Christian Faith for the glory of our Triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are a community of believers who journey towards our Lord Jesus Christ and one another through our WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, WITNESS, and SERVICE. We invite all people to join us on this journey toward the Kingdom of Heaven. The Archangel s Call is published on the first of each month. The deadline for submissions to this newsletter is the tenth of the prior month. Layout and production by Cynthia Mitaras Alex Cover Design by Alexandra Roll Published by the Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church, Watertown, MA Parish Ministry Team Administrative Assistant: Irene Apostolou Cobb AHEPA: John Abate Altar Boy Ministry: George Antonakas Armed Forces/Veterans Ministry: Mike Gregory Athletic Ministry: John Kopellas, Jimmy Maniatis, Nick Davos, Petros Davos Bookstore: Charles & Maria Patsios, Richard & Ileana Strakus Chantor: Costa Magimbi Choir Director: Cynthia Alex Computer and Internet Ministries: Manny Parasirakis GOYA/Youth Ministry Staff: George Antonakas Greek Language Arts Coordinator: Voula Polychronopoulos Hellenic Cultural Center: Irene Apostolou Cobb Holy Cross Seminarians: Fabio Lins Leite Hospital/Nursing Home Visits: Fr. Athanasios, Marion Avtges IOCC Representative: Cathy Lagoudakis JOY Youth Ministry Staff: Fr. Nick Mueller Kali Parea Senior Ministry: Cynthia Alex, Drew Bilillies Mommy & Me: Leah Baras, Christina Kourkoulis Parish Nurse: Marion Avtges Philoptochos President: Leah Alvanos Philotimo Chat Group: Marion Avtges Philoxenia House Liaison: Frances Levas Photography Group: Nick Vakalopoulos Prosphoro Group: Fr. Athanasios, Ellea Polimou Sexton: Nicholas Yiokarinis Stewardship Chairperson: John Kopellas Sunday School Director: Costas Karageorgis Walking Group: Jan Siannas, Angela Kontos Visit Our Taxiarchae Website www.goarchangels.org Our site is updated every week! His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Holy Metropolis of Boston The Reverend Father Athanasios Nenes, Pastor Contact Fr. Athanasios at: Cell: 914.479.8096 Email: anenes@goarchangels.com Rev. Fr. Nicholas Mueller, Parish Ministries Assistant Cell: 916.517.2298 Email: nmueller@goarchangels.com 2018 Parish Council President: George Faggas Vice President: Nicholas Stamos Secretary: Tassos Anastasiou Treasurer: Nancy Sarris Stewardship Chairperson: John Kopellas Asst. Stewardship Chairperson: Costa Karageorgis Honorary Lifetime Member: Ernest G. J. Anastos Council Members: John Abate Harry Berlis Georgia Bitsikas Harry Chehames Charles Kalivas Tony Kapadoukakis Peter Karalis Nick Papakyrikos Costa Zahos Family Luncheon Sunday, April 1, 2018 Immediately after the Divine Liturgy Adults Complete Fish Dinner $25 Children Under 12 Pasta or Fish $10 Limited space available. For more information and reservations, please call the church office at 617.924.8182. or email at office@goarchangels.com EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED Payments will be collected at the door.

THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Page 3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Dear Parish Family, Please review the calendar in this bulletin and take the opportunity throughout Lent to attend as many services as possible to help bring us all closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. On April 1, the Annual Palm Sunday Luncheon will take place immediately after Liturgy. Please make your reservations. It is a beautiful time to share a delicious meal and spend time with other members and guests of our Church. We all look forward to being together as we begin Holy Week and follow Christ s footsteps from His crucifixion to His resurrection. Don t forget to support our Philoptochos and purchase the great baked goods for your Easter table. We need to support our ladies. They all work hard so you can dress up your Easter table with their goodies. Plan on joining us for a fabulous reception after the midnight Anastasi Service on Holy Saturday. Our Parish Council will serve a delicious assortment of mezethakia, as we break the Lenten fast together! Plans are underway for our annual festival which is coming up quickly on June 22, 23 and 24! As you all know this is our largest fundraiser of the year. I am asking all of you to take the time to participate to the best of your ability with your TIME, TALENTS AND TREASURE. We need all parishioners of all ages to commit to volunteer during the three days so that it will be successful. Let s work together and make this year s festival as successful as possible. In the coming weeks, there will be a schedule for the food preparation and we will need many hands! If you are unable to volunteer, please consider a monetary donation to help defer the expenses. This is a wonderful way to get involved and get to know your Church family. Join us and let s have a great festival. Thank you in advance for all your time, love and support of our church. God Bless You, George Faggas Join us in the Community Center as we celebrate the Anastasi with delicious mezethakia and red Easter eggs! Everyone is welcome to be our guests after the Resurrection Service of Holy Saturday night. Καλό Πάσχα! 2018 Dear Parishioners, NEW FOR 2018!! Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church Grecian Festival Program Book Be one of the first to secure the limited sponsorship space in our new Grecian Festival 2018 Program Book. The Program Book will contain all the key information pertaining to our event and will be distributed to every single festival attendee. It is a perfect place to show your support of our Taxiarchae community in the form of an advertisement to promote your business, a Best Wishes ad to cheer for the continued success of our Festival, or a memorial listing in memory of a loved one. Act now to reach thousands with your message this June and kindly help make our first Grecian Festival Program book a success. Please consider the sponsorship options below: Diamond Sponsor -$1,000 or above Secures the following major sponsor package: 2 page ad in our Program Book Company Logo on Festival T-shirt and signage Social media exposure on Grecian Festival 2018 Facebook Page Platinum - $600 Secures the following package: 2 page ad in our Program Book Company logo on Festival T-shirt and signage Gold - $300 Full page ad in our Program Book Silver $150 Half page ad in our Program Book Friend - $75 Quarter page ad Listing $50 Deadline: May 1 st, 2018. Please contact church office today for more information at 617-924-8182 or email the Sponsorship Committee at: pkondylis@goarchangels.com Thank you for considering being a sponsor for the 2018 Grecian Festival.

Page 4 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Äόξα τω Θεώ Πάντων Ένεκεν Glory to God for All Αδέλφια μου! Διανύουμε ήδη την περίοδο της Μεγάλης Τεσσαρακοστής, μια περίοδο όπου η εκκλησία μας προβάλει σύμβολα όπως εικόνες, τον τίμιο Σταυρό αλλά και μορφές Αγίων όπως ο Αγ. Γρηγόριος ο Παλαμάς, ο Αγ. Ιωάννης της κλίμακος, η Όσια Μαρία η Αιγυπτία. Ο λόγος που γίνεται αυτό είναι, ώστε να εμπνευστούμε και να πάρουμε δύναμη και κουράγιο σε αυτόν τον αγώνα μας τον πνευματικό. Εμείς θα πρέπει με περισσότερη εγρήγορση να πορευτούμε αυτή την περίοδο χρησιμοποιόντας ακόμα πιο πολύ τα πνευματικά μας όπλα, την νηστεία, την προσευχή, την ελεημοσύνη αλλά και τα Μυστήρια της Εκκλησίας μας ακόμα πιο ενωμένοι να πορευτούμε και να ζήσουμε το Πάθος αλλά και την Ανάσταση του Κυρίου ημών Ιησού Χριστού! Καλή Δύναμη! Ο εφημέριός σας π. Αθανάσιος Νένες My beloved! Already we are in the journey of Great Lent and during the Sundays of this journey, the church highlights the symbols and images of our Saints. Symbols, such as our holy icons and the Holy Cross, and saints, such as St. Gregory Palamas, St. John writer of the Ladder, St. Mary of Egypt. The reason for this is that church wants to inspire, strengthen and empower us more during this Journey of Great Lent. Using the spiritual tools of fasting, praying, alms giving and also participating more in the sacramental life of our church, we eagerly prepare ourselves for this journey with the final destination of Holy Week to experience His passion, Crucifixion, death and Resurrection! May our God give strength from above, to you and your families Your parish priest, Fr. Athanasios Nenes My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We once again find ourselves in the midst of Great Lent. We inaugurated our Lenten journey by approaching one another (perhaps in anticipation, or with anxiety) and asking one another for forgiveness. Having made this courageous step to ask one another for forgiveness, we turn to God on Clean Monday and ask Him for His comfort and guidance. During Great Compline on Clean Monday we chanted, "Lord of the Powers, be with us; for no other helper do we have in tribulations, but You. Lord of the Powers, have mercy on us." The period of Lent can certainly be a time of tribulations as we find ourselves revived and shaken up by this time of repentance. Yet, as we grapple with these challenges, we also find hope and strength in Christ who overcame the world. In the coming month, in addition to our expanded liturgical schedule, we also have many events and activities to look forward to including our parish s St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival, Lenten activities for our youth, and even the Ordination of Mr. Fotios Papiris to the Holy Diaconate by the descent of the Holy Spirit and the laying on of hands by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios. May God strengthen all of us for this coming Lenten journey! Ιn Christ's service and yours, Fr. Nicholas Mueller Youth and Adult Bible Studies Youth Bible Study Grades 7 through 12 Mondays, March 5, 12, & 26 6 PM to 7 PM Adult Bible Study Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7 PM 8 PM* *Following Paraklesis to the Panagia Gorgoepikoos

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Page 6 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Lenten Presanctified Liturgies Inter-parish prayer fellowship will take place on the following Wednesdays, 6-7:30 PM: Let my prayer rise as incense before You... And the lifting up of my hands, as an evening sacrifice. March 14 Taxiarchae 25 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown March 28 St. Nicholas 17 Meriam Street, Lexington Heretismoi Salutations to the Theotokos Following the Presanctified Liturgy on these days, the host community will offer a Lenten dinner for all. An informative discussion over dinner on a Lenten theme will also take place. All are invited to join in prayer on these days young and old alike as we progress through our journey of Great and Holy Lent. Regular Presanctified Liturgies will also take place at Taxiarchae in Watertown on March 7, 14 (Inter-parish) and 21. Friday evenings during Lent at 7 PM March 2, 9, 16 The Akathist Hymn on March 23 SUNDAY OF ST. JOHN CLIMACUS MARCH 18, 2018 HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN METHODIOS WILL PRESIDE AT THE DIVINE LITURGY AT THE TAXIARCHAE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, WATERTOWN, MA ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Δ ΤΩΝ ΝΗΣΤΕΙΩΝ ΤΟΥ ΟΣΙΟΥ ΠΑΤΡΟΣ ΗΜΩΝ ΙΩΑΝΝΟΥ ΤΟΥ ΣΥΓΓΡΑΦΕΩΣ 18 Μαρτίου, 2018 XΟΡΟΣΤΑΤΟΥΝΤΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΣΕΒΑΣΜΙΩΤΑΤΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥ Κ.Κ. ΜΕΘΟΔΙΟΥ

THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Page 7 HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES 2018 March 31 Saturday of Lazarus Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 8:45 AM Communion breakfast, weaving palm crosses, decorating and cleaning the church. April 1 Palm Sunday Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 8:30 AM/9:45 AM Family Worship Day (No Sunday School) The blessing and distribution of the palms Parish Family Luncheon to follow the Liturgy Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service, 7 PM April 2 Holy Monday Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service, 7 PM April 3 Holy Tuesday Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service (Hymn of Kassiani), 7 PM April 4 Holy Wednesday Presanctified Liturgy, Holy Communion, 9 AM Holy Unction Service, (for children and parents) 3 PM Holy Unction Service (for adults) 7 PM April 5 Holy Thursday Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil, 6 AM Holy Passion, The 12 Gospels, 7 PM April 6 Holy Friday The Service of the Royal Hours 9 AM Youth Retreat 10:30 AM 2:30 PM Pre-School and Kindergarten Retreat, 1-2:30 PM The Unnailing (Apokathelosis) Service, 3 PM Trisagion for the Departed, 6:15 PM The Epitaphios Lamentations, 7 PM April 7 Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, 7 AM Resurrection Vigil, 11 PM April 8 PASCHA EASTER SUNDAY Paschal Orthros and Divine Liturgy 12 midnight The prayer of Saint John Chrysostom to follow. Easter eggs will be distributed Vespers of Love (Agape Service) 10:30 AM ΜΕΓΑΛΗΣ ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΣΧΑ 2018 31 Μαρτίου Σάββατο του Λαζάρου Όρθρος, Θ.Λειτουργία, 8.45 π.µ./9.45 π.µ. Θα προσφέροµε στα παιδιά µας ένα ωραίο πρόγευµα και µετά θα σχεδιάσουν σταυρούς από τα βάϊα. 1 Απριλίου Κυριακή των Βαΐων Όρθρος, Θ.Λειτουργία, 8.30 π.µ./9.45 π.µ. Μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία θα δοθούν τα βάϊα. Ακολουθία Νυµφίου, 7 µ.µ. 2 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Δευτέρα Ακολουθία Νυµφίου, 7 µ.µ. 3 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Τρίτη Ακολουθία Νυµφίου (Tροπάριον της Κασσιανής), 7 µ.µ. 4 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Τετάρτη Προηγιασµένη Θεία Λειτουργία, 9 π.µ. Άγιον Ευχέλαιον, (για µεγάλους και παιδιά) 3 µ.µ. Άγιον Ευχέλαιον (για µεγάλους) 7 µ.µ. 5 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Πέµπτη Θεία Λειτουργία, 6 π.µ. Τα Άγιο Πάθη, Τα 12 Ευαγγέλια, 7 µ.µ. 6 Απριλίου Μεγάλη Παρασκευή Ακολουθία των Βασιλικών Ώρων, 9 π.µ. Αποκαθήλωση, 3 µ.µ. Τρισάγιον, 6.15 µ.µ. Επιτάφιος Θρήνος, Τα Εγκώµια, 7 µ.µ. 7 Απριλίου Μέγα Σάββατο Θεία Λειτουργία, 7 π.µ. Ακολουθία προ της Αναστάσεως, 11 µ.µ. 8 Απριλίου ΠΑΣΧΑ Πασχαλινή Θεία Λειτουργία, 12 µεσάνυχτα Θα ακολουθήσει το Κήρυγµα του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Χρυσόστοµου. Μετά την Λειτουργία θα δοθούν τα Πασχαλινά Kόκκινα Αυγά. Εσπερινός της Αγάπης, 10:30 π.µ. Join us in the Community Center as we celebrate the Anastasi with mezethakia and red Easter eggs! Everyone is welcome after the Resurrection Service of Holy Saturday night.

Page 8 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Introduced in 1983, the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. This is a great opportunity for our youth and young people to practice sharing and speaking about their Faith. The Oratorical Festival Program begins at the parish level and is divided into three divisions: Elementary Division (parish level only) for students in grades 4 6 Junior Division for students in grades 7 9 Senior Division for student in grades 10 12 Our parish festival will take place on Annunciation Sunday, March 25 th! The top speakers in the Junior and Senior Divisions advance to the district level. Two finalists in each district division represent the district at the Metropolis Oratorical Festival. The top speaker in each metropolis division is then selected to participate in the Archdiocese Finals, which is hosted by a different metropolis each year. All 18 finalists at the Archdiocese Finals participate in a weekend of activities, the highlight of which is the delivery of their speeches on Saturday morning. The Oratorical Festival Scholarship Fund provides college scholarships to the top speakers. Currently, the top three speakers of each division receive college scholarships of $2,000, $1,500 and $1,000. This year, each Honorable Mention speaker was awarded $500. Junior Division (Grades 7 9) In John 15:13 15, Jesus teaches about friendship to His disciples. Discuss the importance of friendship in your life. Choose a parable from the Gospel of Luke and discuss how it speaks to our contemporary life. Talk about a time and circumstance when you were in awe and wonder where you sensed the majesty of God. Discuss how prayer, fasting, serving others, or study of Orthodoxy assists you with your relationship with Christ and the Church. In Mark 2:1 12, four men remove a roof in order to bring a paralytic to Jesus to be healed. How inventive are we in bringing people to Jesus for healing? 2018 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Topics Senior Division (Grades 10 12) People often say, It felt right in order to explain their decisions. How many of our decisions factor in not only our feelings but also the will and commandments of God? Christ s disciples made the commitment to follow Him without knowing what the outcome might be. What does it mean to follow Christ today? How can we have religious conversations on social media in an age of trolling? Christ said, He who has ears to hear, let him hear (Mark 4:9). The Lord said this with reference to the way we hear the word of God. What is our response? Our lives are saturated with violence, not only in terms of the proliferation of war and terrorism but even as entertainment through movies and video games. In such an environment, how can a Christian cultivate virtues that lead to empathy, peacemaking, and self-sacrifice? For more information contact Costa Karageorgis and Fr. Nicholas Mueller! If you would like help writing or preparing for a topic contact Fr. Nicholas Mueller.

THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Page 9 Mommy and Me Every Second Sunday Following Divine Liturgy in the Atrium Attention Parents and Grandparents! Join us in the Atrium for Mommy and Me every second Sunday of the month following Divine Liturgy! Mommy and Me is a ministry for newly baptized infants, toddlers and their parents. It is an opportunity to gather in fellowship, grow in the faith, and to play together. If you are interested in learning more please contact Leah Baras: leah.baras@yahoo.com or Christina Kourkoulis: ckourkoulis93@yahoo.com GREEK DANCE CLASS with Marika Groussis 1st - 6th Grade Boys & Girls Every Sunday Immediately after Sunday School (Downstairs at No Charge) Join us and learn traditional Greek dances in our thirty minute fun filled class for children. Watertown Families Together March 9 at 10 AM: Wear n of the Green at Brigham House, 341 Mt. Auburn House. Join us for Music with Jean followed by a mini-parade, crafts, refreshments and surprises. There will be surprises for the Greenest of the Green. You and your child are invited to the fun! To register Call 617-926-1661 or e -mail arlenesmith@hotmail.com JOY AND GOYA March 2018 This month JOY and GOYA will meet for a special session on Fridays from 6 7 PM, and then attend the Heretismoi service. We will discuss the themes of Great Lent, work on service projects and almsgiving, and prepare for Holy Week and Pascha! Please join us for a fun evening of fellowship as we embark on this Lenten journey together. Our weekly themes are as follows: 2 ALMSGIVING PROJECT 40 DAYS, 40 THE DIACONATE AND ORDINATION 9 16 NO-SEW BLANKETS AND VISITATIONS FORGIVENESS AND REPENTENCE 23 30 HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA

Page 10 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Sunday School and Students, JOY, GOYA, Young Adults, and the entire Taxiarchae Family are invited to join us on these days. For more information, please call Irene in the church office at 617-924-8182. SATURDAY OF LAZARUS March 31 for the entire family 8:30 AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy followed by: Light Refreshments Weaving Palm Crosses Preparing the Church Confession HOLY FRIDAY YOUTH RETREAT April 6 For Grades 1 High School 9:00 AM Service of the Royal Hours 10:00 AM Registration 10:30 AM Retreat Program (includes lunch) 3 4:30 PM Apokathelosis Service (The Pre-School/Kindergarten program will begin at 1 PΜ) All students should be excused from school on Holy Friday to take part in the retreat for the day! For more information or if you need a letter for your school, please contact Irene in the church office at 617-924-8182. Ονόματα Ζώντων Names of the Living to be read at the Prothesis on Holy Pascha Ιερόν Ναόν Ταξιαρχών Taxiarchae Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, Holy Friday and Pascha Δίπτυχον Οικογένεια - Family Name Ονόματα Κεκοιμημένων Names of the Deceased to be read at the Epitaphios on Holy Friday

THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Page 11 Γιορτάζει το Ελληνικό Σχολείο 25η Μαρτίου «Ξύπνα, καημένε μου ραγιά, Ξύπνα, να δεις Ελευθεριά!» Οι Έλληνες αγωνίσθηκαν γιατί ήθελαν να ζούν ελεύθεροι χωρίς να φοβούνται, χωρίς να εκβιάζονται. Ήθελαν να πάψει να υπάρχει δυστυχία. Η 25η Μαρτίου είναι μέρα διπλής χαράς για το Χριστιανικό Ελληνισμό. Είναι μέρα που τιμάμε δύο πολύ σπουδαία γεγονότα. Τιμούμε τη μέρα κατά την οποία ο Αρχάγγελος Γαβριήλ είπε στην Παρθένο Μαρία ότι θα γεννήσει το Χριστό και συμβολίζει την πιο σημαντική προσπάθεια που έκανε το Ελληνικό Έθνος, για να μπορέσει να αποτινάξει από της πλάτες του τον Τούρκικο ζυγό και να καταφέρει να ζήσει ελεύθερα και περήφανα. Γιορτάζουμε την Επανάσταση του 1821 και την απελευθέρωση μας από τους Τούρκους. Το Ελληνικό μας Σχολείο θα γιορτάσει την Εθνική μας Γιορτή την Κυριακή 25 Μαρτίου μετά το πέρας της Θείας Λειτουργίας. Τα παιδιά θα παρουσιάσουν το πρόγραμμα με ποιήματα, σκετς και πατριωτικά τραγούδια. Ελάτε όλοι να καμαρώσετε τα παιδιά σας και όλοι μαζί να προσφέρουμε την ευγνωμοσύνη μας και να τιμήσουμε τους ήρωες του 1821. Ζήτω η 25η Μαρτίου 1821! Ζήτω η Ελλάδα μας! Καλωσορίζουμε και τον δάσκαλο μουσικής Βασήλειο Παπαδόπουλο. Τα παιδιά είναι χαρούμενα και ήδη άρχισαν μαθήματα μουσικής και προετοιμάζονται για την 25η Μαρτίου. Η Παρέλαση της 25ης Μαρτίου θα γίνει την Κυριακή 22 Απριλίου υπό την αιγίδα της Ομοσπονδίας Νέας Αγγλίας και της συνεργασίας της Ιεράς Μητροπόλεως. Το σχολείο μας, μαθητές, δάσκαλοι, γονείς και τα μέλη της ενορίας μας θα παρελάσουν γιορτάζοντας την ημέρα της Εθνικής Παλιγγενεσίας την 25η Μαρτίου 1821! Βούλα Πολυχρονοπούλου Many thanks to everyone who helped make Godparent Sunday a successful Sunday School event. Our guests accompanied St. Sophia s Sunday School their Godchildren to class to learn more about our beautiful Orthodox faith and traditions, the role of a Godparent and the sacrament of Baptism. Great and Holy Lent began on February 19 th. Please see important dates listed below for the remainder of Lent and Holy Week. We will continue to collect nonperishable food items and money donations to donate to the Holy Resurrection Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Allston to fill the shelves of their food pantry and other families in need. Our Holy Friday retreat will be on April 6 th. All children are invited to attend. If anyone needs a note for missing school, please let the Church office know. See additional information in the newsletter. Thank you for your help and God Bless you! Upcoming Important Dates through April 2018 March 4 through April 1: Paschal Food Drive March 31: Lazarus Saturday, Breakfast, Palm Crosses April 1: Palm Sunday Palm Procession April 6: Holy Friday Retreat Την ημέρα των Τριών Ιεραρχών και των Ελληνικών Γραμμάτων έγινε η απονομή τον Πιστοποιητικών Ελληνομάθειας από το Σεβασμιώτατο Μηρτροπολίτη μας Κ. Μεθόδιο. Επίπεδο Α2 Aθανασία Λουμπρίνη και Χαράλαμπος Γεωργιάδης. Celebration Feast of the Three Hierarchs January 28, 2018

Page 12 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Philoptochos Chapter of the Good Samaritan Member of the National Ladies Philoptochos Society On February 12 we hosted a high tea to welcome Presbytera Dena Mueller. It was a beautiful reception, well attended and enjoyed by all. It was heartwarming to see the women of our community come together for such a beautiful event. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the ladies who set up the beautifully decorated room and baked all the delicious pastries. The tea was well received and it has come to my attention that more events of this type would be appreciated. As we begin our journey of Holy Lent, let us reflect on this season of spiritual rebirth, a season of new beginnings, an opportunity for self-reflection and an opportunity to reflect on the charitable goals of our ministry. Taxiarchae and Philoptochos will be the hosts of the Interparish Lenten Supper following the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy on Wednesday, March 14, at 6 PM. All are invited to join in prayer and an informative discussion over a Lenten dinner. Please join us and bring a pot luck Lenten meal or appetizer. Look in your Philoptochos cookbook for ideas for Lenten recipes. We are also looking forward to our annual Palm Sunday bake sale. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year. We need bakers and clients. All baked goods are either home made with the best ingredients, or baked on the premises under a watchful eye and in a sterile environment. We offer tsourekia, kourabiethes, koulourakia, baklava, kataife, galatoboureko, karithopeta, and red eggs. We will be taking special orders and requests. Look for our menu at coffee hour. Leah Alvanos and the Board of Philoptochos Contact Information: (508) 308-9439, or email lalvanos@comcast.net Welcome Tea for Presbytera Dena Mueller Hosted by Philoptochos Sunday, February 11, 2018 Philoptochos Annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale Sunday, April 1, 2018 Homemade tsourekia, Greek desserts, decorated Easter candles, red eggs and much more!

THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Page 13 We recently welcomed two new members to our Choir Alexia Marriott and Eliza Xenakis. Welcome ladies, we are so happy to have you with us! This is a perfect time to join our Choir, as we prepare and chant the hymns of this beautiful Lenten and Easter season. Choir will also chant at the Heretismoi/Salutations to the Theotokos on most Friday evenings. We welcome new members! Some choral experience is always a plus, but even if you have never sung in the choir before, we will stand by you and help you along! Our rehearsals this month are: Thursdays, March 1 & 8, Tuesday, March 13 and Thursday March 29. Please join us! Let us know if you will be at our next rehearsal! For more information, contact Choir Director Cynthia Alex at cindialex1@gmail.com. The Annual Choir Vasilopita Celebration held at the home of Choir Director Cynthia Alex! Choir Member Diane Barnes receives her 10 year certificate from the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians. Lift up your voice! Join the Choir! From our Parish Nurse Marion Avtges, RN HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY Blood Pressure Clinic Friday, March 9 9 AM to Noon PHILOTIMO CHAT GROUP Men and women are welcome! Get creative, make connections! THIRD THURSDAY March 15 10 AM to Noon If you would like to donate towards the beautification of our church during Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Pascha, the following is a list of items and floral arrangements that are needed. Please call the church office (617.924.8182) to reserve the items you would like donate. Palms and flowers $500 Icon (Palm Sunday) flowers $75 Nymphios Icon Flowers $100 Iconostasis gates flowers $200 Altar Table flowers $75 Mystical Supper Icon flowers $75 Icon of the Crucifixion flowers $75 Wreath for the Cross (Estavromenos) $175 Epitaphio flowers $800 Kouvouklion dome decorations $300 Icon (Extreme Humility) flowers $75 Join a friendly group! Linger over coffee! Iconostasis Gates decorations $300 Bay Leaves and Rose Petals $100 Resurrection Banner $100 Icon of the Resurrection flowers $100 Altar Table flowers $75 Narthex Resurrection Icon flowers $75 Paschal Candle $50 Easter Lilies $25 each

Page 14 THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association HARRIS J BOORAS CHAPTER #406 At our Feb. 15, 2018 meeting we held an Initiation ritual for Mr. Christos Demis of Watertown, who joined our Chapter #A406 and became the fifth new Brother to join us so far. We congratulate and welcome Br. Christos and our new Brothers who recently joined our AHEPA fraternity! More applications are on file of candidates who indicated their wish to join us. All in our community are welcomed to join AHEPA. AHEPA is the official Representative of Greek Americans in the US Congress that promotes and lobbies for the survival of Greece and the Greek values and ideals! We always welcome new members with new innovative ideas to sustain/expand our chapter and continue our work after our Centennial (July 26, 2022), for the next 100 years! Submit a Membership Application now! For fast action/details call John Abate at 617.797.9499 or 617.484.5946) or e-mail: john.abate2 @verizon.net Unfortunately, the month of February brought great sadness this year. We lost our beloved Br. Peter Therios, who passed away on February 1. Peter was a 53-year Life Member of our chapter. Other members of our AHEPA family also lost loved ones. For this reason, we decided to cancel our Apokreatiko Glendi. In 2018 we will continue to offer the E. Metaxas, or A. Vulgaropulos Scholarship award to both the AHEPA and Taxiarchae members eligible college-bound and collegeattending students at our local level, and just for AHEPA members there are Scholarships (for higher amounts up to $3000) at the District 8 level (application forms are now available.) For both types of Scholarships call Pres. John Abate. Just on that thought, it makes sense to join AHEPA. With the start of the new AHEPA calendar year we urge all to send their 2018 Membership Dues. According to HQ, members must have paid their dues by February 28 in order to receive full benefits, such as receive publications, be able to vote, and eligibility rights to scholarships, etc. Do not delay! In addition, as an incentive, our chapter will hold a drawing for all who have paid by February 28, the winner of which will be reimbursed his 2018 dues! As we approach our Centennial in 2022 let us and all in the Taxiarchae community show we support the noble works of AHEPA! Tavli is on Fridays at the Atrium or alternate location 11 AM to 1 PM. Please let us know if a brother is sick or in need. Fraternally, Constantine Lagos, Secretary Χρόνια Πολλά to all whose Saints are celebrated in March! Celebrate our Greek Independence Day on Annunciation Sunday, March 25, 2018! ΖΗΤΩ ΤΟ 1821! LONG LIVE 1821! Please let us know if a brother is sick or in need. Contact our president, John Abate or any officer of our chapter. Contact numbers as follows: John Abate, president: 617.797.9499/617.484.5946 Basil Patsios: 617.923.9209/897.928.1803 Constantine Lagos, Secretary: 617.935.1746 Demetri Tsatsarones: 781.893.5988/781.266.8001 George Loridas: 617.926.8674/617.775.4574 The Taxiarchae/ Archangels Armed Forces Veterans Ministry thanks the men and women who served and are serving our nation. Blessed is the way wherein you walk today; For there is prepared for you a place of rest. Remember in your prayers our brothers and sisters who passed from this life. January 27, James Faggas January 31, Christine Koufos DiFilippo February 1, Peter Therios, February 3, Catherine Smerlas February 11, Diane Botana February 12, Joan Mastorakis Moutafis Eternal be their memory Αιωνία η μνήμη

THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 Page 15 # of Amount Range pledges 1 $5,000 2 $3,000 $3,999 26 $1,000 $2,999 40 $500-$999 38 $300-$499 48 Less than $300 2018 Stewardship Summary as of February 21, 2018 Thank you to those who have sent in their 2018 Total pledges received: $87,706 pledges. Our goal is to have 500 Stewards in Total offerings received: $48,911 2018. As of February 21, we have 155 Stewards reflecting 31% of our goal. Due towards pledge: $38,795 Number of Stewards: 155 If any names have been mistakenly omitted from this list, please notify the church office and we will make Largest pledge thus far: $5,000 corrections in our next bulletin. Εάν έχει γίνει παράλειψις ονομάτων σ αυτόν τον κατάλογο, παρακαλούμε αμέσως όπως αποτανθήτε στο γραφείο της εκκλησίας και θα κάνουμε τις διορθώσεις στο επόμενο τεύχος. Mr. Thomas Agathopoulos Mr. William Alex Mr. & Mrs. Peter Alexandrides Mr. & Mrs. Peter Alexopoulos Ms. Christine Anastos Mr. & Mrs. Ernest G. J. Anastos Mr. & Mrs. George Andritsakis Mrs. Tasia Andritsakis Anonymous Ms. Paula Antipas Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Anzalone Mr. & Mrs. Russell Armstrong Mr.& Mrs. John Asimakopoulos Mr. James Avtges Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Avtges Mr. Alexander Avtgis Mr. & Mrs. William Avtgis Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Baras Mr. & Mrs. Harry Berlis Mr. & Mrs. James Berlis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bitsikas Mr. & Mrs. Aristides Cagos Mr. & Mrs. Harry Chehames Mr. & Mrs. George Chiklakis Mr. & Mrs. George Christakis Mrs. Mary Christakis Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Colivas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Colivas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Crotty Mrs. Lily D Agnese Mr. & Mrs. Chris. Dafnoulelis Mrs. Angela Daskalos Mrs. Mina Davos Archangel s Call Email List Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Davos Mr. Nicholas Delegas Mr. & Mrs. Peter Dellaportas Mr.&Mrs. Orestes Demetriades Mrs. Susanne Demis Mr. George Demos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Demos Mr. & Mrs. George Dhionis +Christine DiFilippo Mrs. Karen DiGiovanni Ms. Joyce Dovinos Mrs. Angeliki Eliadis Mr. Philip Emmanuel Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Evriviades Ms. Kalliope Fabrikarakis Mr. & Mrs. George Faggas Ms. Georgia Flamburis Mrs. Angela Flionis Mrs. Paula Floudaras Mr. & Mrs. George Fotis Mr. & Mrs. Steven Fotopoulos Mr. & Mrs. George Gartaganis Mr. & Mrs. Marinos Gartaganis Ms. Virginia Gregory Ms. Stamatia Hazleton Mrs. Carol Hogan Mrs. Natalie Iannazzi Ms. Esther Gistis Ingram Mr. & Mrs. James Jumes Mr. & Mrs. Perikles Kalavantis Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kalivas Mrs. Mary Kanellias Mr. & Mrs. Dmitri Kapalis Mr. Charles Karafotias Mr. Costas Karageorgis Ms. Constance Katsos Mr. Christopher Kokoras Mr. & Mrs. P. Konstantopoulos Mr. & Mrs. John Kopellas Mrs. Mary Kopsiaftis Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kotsiras Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Koufos Ms. Angeline Kounelis Mrs. Evangelia Kounelis Mr. Steven Kourepenis Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Kringos Mr & Mrs. Constantine Lagos Mr. & Mrs. James Lambrianidis Ms. Maria Lambrianidis Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Latzanakis Ms. Frances Levas Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Lucente Drs. Nicol. & Ourania Madias Mr. & Mrs. Simeon Margios Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Marios Mr. & Mrs. Brian Marriott Mr. & Mrs. Brian Matsas Mrs. Diana Meyers Mrs. Chricie Michael Mr. & Mrs. Alex. Michaelidis Mr. & Mrs. Alex. Michalopoulos Mrs. Evangeline Miller Ms. Gabriela Mitevska Mr. & Mrs. Athan. Mitropoulos Mrs. Irene Morris Ms. Andrea Natsios Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes Mr. Evangelos Nichols Mr. Matthew Panos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Papadogiannis Mr. & Mrs. Ike Papadopoulos Mr.&Mrs. Nicholas Papakyrikos Mrs. Soultana Papavassiliou Mr. & Mrs. C. Papayannopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Peter Parasirakis Mr. & Mrs. Charles Patsios Mr. Vasilios Patsios Ms. Ellea Polimou Mr. Michael Popas Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Racheotes Ms. Elaine Romano Mr. & Mrs. William Salamanis Ms. Bette Salimbas Mr. Steven Salimbas Mr. & Mrs. George Sarris Mrs. Lucy Sarris Mrs. Alyce Savas Mr. & Mrs. Eleftherios Savvides Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Siannas Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Sikellis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Skiadas Mrs. Christina Smerlas Mr. & Mrs. Frank Smerlas Mrs. Georgia Stavropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Pantelis Stefanis Mrs. Ecaterini Sturgis Mr. & Mrs. Chris Taylor Mr. Dionysios Tembelopoulos Mr.& Mrs. Elias Tembelopoulos Mrs. Thomai Theodorakos Mr. & Mrs. Costa Tingos Mr. & Mrs. William Tragakis Mrs. Irene Travlos Ms. Patricia Tsacoyianis Mr. & Mrs. Demet. Tsatsarones Mr. & Mrs. James Vafiades Mrs. Julie Vahos Vangelatos Sisters Mr. & Mrs. Peter Varsamis Mr. Charles Vasiliades Mrs. Iphigenia Vasiliades Ms. Cynthia Vergados Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Viglas Mr. & Mrs. George Vouloukos Mrs. Maria Wallace Mrs. Julia Welch Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wilson Mr. & Mrs. W. Zagorianakos Mr. & Mrs. Costa Zahos Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Zevitas Mr. & Mrs. Demos Zevitas Thank you for your continued support of our parish throughout the year! In an effort to cut down on expenses, some of you have opted to receive the bulletin by Email. Certainly there are many who would prefer to receive the bulletin by regular mail, and we will be happy to continue to mail it to you if that is your wish. However, for those of you who are equally comfortable receiving it via Email, it would help us greatly to decrease this expense. Please email Cynthia Alex at calex@goarchangels.com and let us know if we can add you to the Archangel s Call Email List. Thank you! 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Taxiarchae/Archangels Page 16 Greek Orthodox Church THE ARCHANGEL S CALL - March 2018 25 Bigelow Avenue Watertown, MA 02472-2041 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sunday Schedule: Orthros: 8:30, Doxology, Divine Liturgy: 9:30 AM Weekday Liturgies: 8:30 AM Paraklesis to the Theotokos Gorgoepikoos: Thursdays, 6 PM Youth Bible Study: Mondays, 6-7 PM Adult Bible Study: Thursdays, 7-8 PM Parish Nurse Office Hours, BP Clinic: Second Friday 9 12 noon : Tue/Thu 4-6 PM; Sat 10 AM-1 PM Choir Rehearsal: (see below) at 7 PM 4 St. Gregory Palamas Epistle: Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3 Gospel: Mark 2:1-12 5 Youth Bible Study p.4 6 Greek School 7 Presanctified Liturgy (Taxiarchae) 6 PM p.6 1 Paraklesis 6 PM Adult Bible Study p.4 Choir Rehearsal p.13 8 Paraklesis 6 PM Adult Bible Study p.4 AHEPA Mtg. p.7 Choir Rehearsal p.13 2 Salutations to the Theotokos (Heretismoi) 7 PM JOY/GOYA p.9 9 Blood Pressure Clinic 9-noon p.6 JOY/GOYA p.9 Salutations to the Theotokos 7 PM 3 10 Ordination of Fotis Papiris p.g 11 Sunday of the Holy Cross Epistle: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 Gospel: Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 Mommy and Me 12 Youth Bible Study p.4 13 Greek School Choir Rehearsal 14 Interparish Presanctified Liturgy p.6 Taxiarchae, Watertown 6 PM 15 Philotimo Chat p.6 Paraklesis 6 PM Adult Bible Study p.4 16 JOY/GOYA p.9 Salutations to the Theotokos (Heretismoi) 7 PM 17 18 St. John Climacus Epistle: Hebrews 6:13-20 Gospel: Mark 9:17-31 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presiding p.6 19 20 Greek School 21 Presanctified Liturgy (Taxiarchae) 6 PM p.6 22 Paraklesis 6 PM Adult Bible Study p.4 Choir Rehearsal p.13 23 Akathist Hymn 7 PM JOY/GOYA p.9 24 25 Annunciation of the Theotokos Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: Luke 1:24-38 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival p.8 26 Youth Bible Study p.4 27 Greek School 28 Interparish Presanctified Liturgy St. Nicholas, Lexington 6 PM p.6 29 Paraklesis 6 PM Adult Bible Study p.4 Choir Rehearsal p.13 30 JOY/GOYA p.9 31 Lazarus Saturday Orthros & Divine Liturgy p.10 March 25 Program p.11