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 11:24-26, 32-40
English | Greek

Gospel
John 1:43-51
English | Greek

Friday, March 13th, 2nd Stanza of Salutation Service to the Theotokos (B' ×ÁÉÑÅÔÉÓÌÏÉ)7:00 pm

PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY
Wednesday, March 11th Presanctified Liturgy at St. Spyridon Cathedral, Worcester, MA 6:00 pm. The faithfull should prepare themselves for Holy Communion. There will be a modest "pot luck" Lenten meal offered after the Liturgy. People are encouraged to bring something to share with others.

SAVE THE DATE
On Sunday, March 15th at St. Spyridon Cathedral, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston will welcome Most Reverend Robert McManus to the parish for Great Vespers, during the holy season of Lent beginning at 7:00 pm. Father Dean extends this invitation to all Catholics in the Diocese of Worcester to come to Saint Spyridon to pray together for increased fraternal charity between the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Church and the Catholics who, along with Bishop McManus constitute the Diocese of Worcester.

SPECIAL EVENTS
On Sunday, March 15th following Great Vespers, the Special Events committee will be hosting a Lenten "coffee hour" with light appetizers and desserts. Anyone wishing to donate any food items to the event can do so by contacting the church office or someone from the Special Events committee.

PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY
Next Philoptochos General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th at 7pm.
Philoptochos Society will be having their annual Lenten Luncheon on Sunday, March 15th following Divine Liturgy in the Cotsidas Auditorium. Philoptochos Ladies will be taking reservations today in the foyer of the Cotsidas Auditorium. Adults $12.00, Children under 12 years of age $8.00. Proceeds to benefit Philoptochos Charities.

STEWARDSHIP NEWS
We are quickly approaching the end of the first quarter of the year. If you have not sent in your Stewardship envelope with your contribution or payment plan, we suggest you do this as soon as possible. In these economically challenged times 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 monthly bills. Please stop at the office or call to make your payment arrangements or installment plans. For those who have been blessed financially, we ask that your Stewardship Contribution reflects a greater amount to the church. Christian Stewardship is everyone's responsibility not just for the few...For hardship situations, Father Dean and Father Greg, and the Parish President, Gus Giannakis are available to discuss other arrangements.
Stewardship Sunday, March 22nd, Directly following Divine Liturgy
This is a good opportunity to meet the Stewardship Committee, Parish Council members and drop off your Stewardship payment

FAMILY CENTER NEWS
$565,000 Challenge to Ground Breaking
The major donors have come through with substantial donations. Now the challenge is ours to make our donation to reach the goal for GROUND BREAKING. There are about 890 families that still have not pledged, if we divide the $565,000 challenge equally among us, it translates to $667 per family. If each one of us donates or adds to our donation $667 or more, RIGHT NOW...we will be celebrating our Family Center's Ground Breaking Ceremony this Spring...Make your pledge or add to it today. Payment options available.
Raised in pledges and donations to date:
Pledges; $2,435,000 Collected: $1,334,000

LITTLE ANGELS
Little Angels Presents Princess & Pirate Party! Wednesday March 11th. Dress up as your favorite Princess or Pirate for a fun filled day! Join us for plenty of food, great company and a few surprises!

GOYA
Goya will meet Tuesday at 6:30 pm beneath the Cathedral.

HOLY TRINITY CORNER
Holy Trinity is looking for a sewing group,or an individual who would be interested in a sewing project. At the present time we have two projects that need to be completed. One is to mend our clothing protectors, the other is to make a cover for our book cart. If interested please contact the Activities Director, Catherine, 508-852-1000

ST. SPYRIDON NURSERY SCHOOL
ENROLLING NOW! Please call (508) 752-5354 for more information.

DANCING LESSONS
The dance group will meet every Thursday at 7:00 pm beneath the Cathedral. High School students and older are invited.

ARCHDIOCESE OUTREACH RESOURCES
The Archdiocese has three Web outreach resources for everybody to use: www.games.goarch.org, www.outreach.goarch.org , and www.interfaith.goarch.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, March 10 - GOYA, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 10 - Philoptchos Meeting, 7 pm
Wednesday, March 11 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30 am
Wednesday, March 11 - Little Angels, 10:30 am
Wednesday, March 11 - Presanctified Liturgy at St. Spyridon Cathedral, 6:00 pm
Friday, March 13 - 2nd Stanza of Salutation Service to the Theotokos, 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 14 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, March 15 - Orthros 9 am, Div. Liturgy, 10am
Sunday, March 15 - Philoptochos Lenten Luncheon
Sunday, March 15 - Great Vespers, 7 pm

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