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
Philippians 4:4-9
English | Greek

Gospel
John 12:1-18
English | Greek

Sunday, March 28th, The Service of the Nymphios 7:00 pm.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School children made the Palm Crosses for us today.

CHURCH SERVICE
Please check your Holy Week Schedule for Monday, March 29th - April 9th which was sent to your homes or log on the Cathedral website, www.spyridoncathedral.org. No Meetings of any kind are allowed all week and also Bright Week.

NAME DAY FLOWERS
Angeliki Kambosos sponsored the name day flowers for the whole month of March.

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
The Philoptochos Ladies will be having their annual Easter bake sale of Koulourakia and Tsourekia following the Divine Liturgy in the Cotsidas Auditorium.

BOOKSTORE NEWS
Visit the Cathedral bookstore after service today to purchase a copy of the Holy Week service books. This is a particularly special collection of prayers and readings for following along at each service of Holy Week from the Bridegroom service to the Agape service on Easter Sunday, the height of the Orthodox calendar. Aside from being an important part of every home's library, it would make a very special gift. Also, there are copies of the Veggie Tales' An Easter Carol DVD on sale for children. This cartoon video is done in the style of A Christmas Carol where some entertaining vegetables go on an adventure and find what Easter is really about.

GRECIAN FESTIVAL NEWS
The AGORA - An open air marketplace where merchants kept shops to sell their goods.
The Bakery Shop-Please contact Eleni Giannakis if you are interested in helping to bake sweets or to volunteer your time for a few hours during the Festival.
The Book Shop-New and slightly used books of Hellenic titles, Orthodox topics, travel, cookbooks. Donations of new & or slightly used books of Hellenic reference are gladly accepted. Volunteers are needed to assist with pricing, organizing and selling the books. The Linen Shop-New & Treasured linens, doilies, tablecloths, petzetakia. We will be accepting donations of new and slightly used linens. Please call Penelope Kakouros, 508-799-0062, to arrange an appointment or to volunteer your time during the festival.
The Periptero-A modern day Kiosk selling typical Greek sweets, candies, gum, magazines, newspapers, postcards, key rings, worry beads, soda, juice, water. Volunteers between the ages of 8-16 may sign up to work in the Periptero.
The Religious Shop-Selling beautiful handmade icons, religious supplies and more. Donations of icons or religious items in good saleable condition are gladly welcomed. Please drop off any icons or other items to the Cathedral Office in a sealed container with your name. Please call Maria Skritakis, 508-414-6837, to volunteer your time to work in the Religious Shop.
Outside vendors are welcome! Space will be rented for the 3-day Festival in the AGORA. Please call Erin Moudios with any questions. 508-612-7529.

GREEK SCHOOL PTA
The Greek School PTA will be selling Easter candles following the Divine Liturgy in the foyer of the Cotsidas Auditorium.

PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIP
This year the Philoptochos will be giving out three Scholarships: Agamemnon Commatas Scholarship $500, Vasiliky Strates Moshos Scholarship $500, and Ladies Philoptochos Scholarship $1,000. The Scholarship awards will be given to the recipient on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20th. You can pick up applications from the church office.

LITTLE ANGELS
The Little Angels playgroup will meet again on April 14th from 10:30 am - 12:30pm beneath the Cathedral.

GOYA
The next GOYA meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 13th at 6:30 pm beneath the Cathedral.

HOLY TRINITY CORNER
Did You Know?
Holy Trinity can act as an information center for any questions you have regarding elderly services in the Worcester area. Please call us at 508-852-1000 if you have questions.

STEWARDSHIP NEWS
As you may be aware, we have implemented new software to help organize the financial aspect of your stewardship commitment. We are continuing to learn how to better use the software to provide you with accurate pledges and contributions that you make to our Cathedral. If there is information that is inaccurate please work with the office to make necessary corrections. We are planning on sending out another statement in June, and we hope that with your help it will be up to date. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our Cathedral.

FAMILY CENTER NEWS
The bid for contractors is in place at this time with expected reviews and selection by April 12. Save the date for the Ground Breaking Ceremony, the weekend of April 30, May 1, & 2. The entire community and donors are invited to celebrate with fun activities and informative events. Look for more details as event plans unfold.
*Seeking professional Interior Designers to participate on the Interior Design Team. Please contact Christina Andrianopoulos, 917-734-9804 if you are interested in helping with design choices for the Family Center.

AHEPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Scholarship Applications are available for High School Seniors associate with the Order of AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, and Maids of Athena who are entering College. Please call Tom Malitas, Scholarship Chairman at 508-829-4511, cell 508-320-9132 or AHEPA Home 508-791-2574. Deadline is May 1st.

FEDERATION OF HELLENIC-AMERICAN SOCIETIES OF NEW ENGLAND
Will be giving out three Scholarships: Harry Katis Scholarship $1,000, F.H.A.S.N.E. Scholarship $1,000, Constantine Hionides Scholarship $1,000. You can pick up the application from the church office

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, March 28th - Service of the Nymphios 7 pm
Saturday, April 3 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, April 4 - Agape Service, 11 am

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