Orthros 9:00am
Divine Liturgy 10:00am
Father
Dean N. Paleologos, Cathedral Dean
Father Gregory Christakos, Assistant Pastor
Gus Giannakis, Parish Council President
Office
Hours are 9am-5pm
Monday-Friday
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Epistle
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:7-16
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Gospel
Matthew 4:12-17
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Vasilios Moudios 2 year memorial service
Amalia Alexandrou 10 year memorial service
The family of Vasilios Moudios sponsored the coffee hour in his loving memory and in loving memory of Amalia Alexandrou by Dean Alexandrou and family.
Fotios, Fotini, Ioannis and Ioanna.
2009 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Today the 2009 Parish Council Members will take the Oath of Office. Names are as follows: Christina Andrianopoulos, Petros Athanasiou, Michael Barris, Aris Felis, Dawn Georgiadis, Konstantinos "Gus" Giannakis, Demosthenes Kaloudelis, Katerina Kambosos, Anastasia "Grace" Michalakeas, Harris Pitsillides, John Rallis, Joan Theodoropoulos, Donald Theoharides, Georgios Tsikalis and Evangelia Velentzas .
PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY
Annual Vasilopita Buffet Lunch will be held on Sunday, January 18th, following Divine Liturgy. Cost is $10.00 per person, Children $5.00. Proceeds from this event will benefit the children of St. Basil's Academy in Garrison, New York. Please join us for this light lunch with your family and also receive your piece of our homemade Vasilopita.
The Philoptochos General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00 pm.
STEWARDSHIP NEWS
The 2009 Stewardship Program has launched. Please look for the Stewardship package and pledge envelope in the mail. We suggest you budget your Stewardship contribution as you do your monthly home expenses. Paying it monthly makes it more affordable. For example, paying a Family Contribution of $475 monthly translates to $39.58 per month. Less then most of our cable bills. Please stop at the office or call to make your payment arrangements or installment plans. For those who have not completed their 2008 payments, please submit them as soon as possible. Christian Stewardship is everyone's responsibility not just for the few...For hardship situations, Father Dean and Father Greg are available to discuss other arrangements.
Please note: Stewardship Sunday is January 18, 2009.
FAMILY CENTER NEWS
The Building Committee is moving ahead with the plans and preparations for a spring ground breaking. We will keep the community up to date with the progress. Al Matulaitis of the Building Committee is serving as our Cathedral Project Manager. He will be the direct liaison between the Building Committee and the project professionals.
Up to date milestones we have accomplished:
• Hired CJK Design Group as Architects and accepted the design concept
• Evaluated 6 contractors for pre-construction/ construction capabilities and selected Glacon Construction Company, Inc. to participate in a "Team/Build Process"
• Established a 5-member sub-committee of the Building Committee to coordinate Project Management
• Signed loan commitment letter with Commerce Bank
• Working on detailed Construction Documents so that the project can go out to bid
• Raised in pledges and donations $2,200,000 to date
The project WILL NOT happen without everyone pledging their financial commitment within their means. If you have not pledged to date, please do so now so that we can all celebrate groundbreaking by spring.
LITTLE ANGELS
The Little Angels playgroup will meet on Wednesday, January 13, from 10:30 am- 12:30 pm in the room beneath the Cathedral.
GOYA
Goya will meet Tuesday at 6:30 pm beneath the Cathedral.
HOLY TRINITY CORNER
"Transitions" Grief Support Group" sponsored by Holy Trinity Hospice. Meets every other Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:30pm at Holy Trinity. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required. Contact David Day, LICSW at 508-791-8200.
ST. SPYRIDON NURSERY SCHOOL
NOW ENROLLING! Please contact Ms. Laura at 508–752–5354 for more information.
ARCHDIOCESE OUTREACH RESOURCES
Attention: Ministries, Affiliate Groups, Teachers, Clergy, Committee Chairs, Parishioners
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese offers extensive and valuable information to everyone, especially those serving in a leadership role in our community. These websites are offered as an Orthodox Resource tool for everyone to use and to be informed. All documents and information can be downloaded and printed for your use. Log onto; www.outreach.goarch.org, www.interfaith.goarch.org, www.games.goarch.org
BOOKSTORE
BIBLES! BIBLES! BIBLES! Does your home own a BIBLE? See us at the Bookstore!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, January 13 - GOYA, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, January 13 - Philoptochos meeting, 7pm
Wednesday, January 14 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30 am
Wednesday, January 14 - Little Angels, 10:30 am
Saturday, January 17 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, January 18 - Orthros 9 am, Divine Liturgy 10 am
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