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
508.791.7326
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Epistle
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3
English | Greek

Gospel
Mark 2:1-12
English | Greek

Friday, March 13th, 3rd Stanza of Salutation Service to the Theotokos (Γ' ×ÁÉÑÅÔÉÓÌÏÉ)7:00 pm

PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY
Philoptochos Society will be having their annual Lenten Luncheon today following the Divine Liturgy in the Cotsidas Auditorium. There are still seats available. Please join us.

SUNDAY SCHOOL ORATORICAL
Sunday Oratorical will take place today following the Divine Liturgy.

LENTEN GREAT VESPERS SERVICE
We are pleased to announce that His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston will be the chief celebrant at a Great Vespers service tonight at 7:00 pm, the second Sunday of Lent. Vespers will be chanted by our seminary choir. His Eminence will welcome the Most Rev. Robert McManus, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, to deliver the homily. There will be a reception immediately following the Vespers service in the Cotsidas Auditorium.

PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY
Wednesday, March 18th, Presanctified Liturgy at St. George Cathedral, 30 Anna Street, Worcester, MA at 6:00 pm. The faithful 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.

HELLENIC ARTS SOCIETY
“Swinging into Spring! An Evening of Jazz”
Hellenic Arts Society will present a concert by Krisanthi Pappas and her pianist, Bill Duffy, on April 4th at 7:00 pm in the Costidas Cultural Center. Krisanthi, a young Boston-based singer, will include her own compositions and songs of Gershwin, Norah Jones, Michael Buble, and others. Performance will be followed by a reception of desserts and coffee. Members: Free, Guests: $20 Members and Guests alike must RSVP by March 25 to Kathleen Major (508-829-4874)

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, 2009
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
The Little Angels playgroup meets every Wednesday from 10:30am-12:30pm in the room beneath the Cathedral.

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

HOLY TRINITY CORNER
Holy Trinity Hospice at Washburn House, 1183 Main Street in Worcester is seeking compassionate men and women from all walks of life who are ready to make a commitment and a positive difference to individuals and families coping with terminal illness. A comprehensive training will begin in May. You will receive ongoing support and education, and a schedule that fits your needs. For more information call David Day at 508-791-8200 or email davidday@holytrinityhopsice.org

GREEK SCHOOL
The Greek School will be celebrating March 25th, Greek Independence Day on Sunday, March 22nd at 4:00 pm.

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

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

ZACHARY W. KASSOS IONIAN VILLAGE MEMORIAL AWARD
In loving memory of our son, Zachary, we have established this $500 annual memorial award to help defray some of the expenses associated with participating in the Ionian Village Summer Camp program. Applications are now available in the Cathedral office. Completed applications are due by Sunday, May 31, 2009. The recipient will be recognized on Sunday, June 21, 2009 Father's Day.

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, March 17 - GOYA, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 18 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30 am
Wednesday, March 18 - Little Angels, 10:30 am
Wednesday, March 18 - Presanctified Liturgy at St. George Cathedral, 6:00 pm
Friday, March 20 - 3rd Stanza of Salutation Service to the Theotokos, 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 21 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, March 22 - Orthros 9 am, Div. Liturgy, 10am
Sunday, March 22 - Greek School Celebrating March 25th, Greek Independence Day, 4:00pm

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