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 13:7-16
English | Greek

Gospel
John 4:5-42
English | Greek

FAMILY CENTER NEWS
Groundbreaking Weekend - To great fanfare the community participated in the ceremonial groundbreaking as part of the Donors Reception Saturday evening. The donors were acknowledged and the Trinity Pledge Campaign was announced. Please look for packages in the mail next week.
TODAY - Family Center Groundbreaking "Town Hall" Meeting...to keep you "In the Know" directly following Divine Liturgy and coffee hour...in the Tonna Room. Please stop by and learn detailed information about the Family Center Project, new General Contractor, Construction stages and timelines, pledging and more.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
The Annual Mother's Day Brunch will be held on Sunday, May 9th following Divine Liturgy in the Cotsidas Auditorium. The Special Events committee will be taking reservations following Divine Liturgy. You can also make reservations by calling the Cathedral office.

GRECIAN FESTIVAL BAKE
The Philoptochos ladies are looking for volunteers for making spanakopites on Tuesday, May 11th and Tuesday, May 18th making tiropites at 9:00 am. Ladies your help is needed.

BOOKSTORE NEWS
THE FAITH is the title of a book by Clark Carlton worth reading and will be featured at the bookstore in the month of April. This text is about understanding Orthodox Christianity. Easter has brought us much inspiration and renewal. This book is an excellent tool to build upon our love for the church by educating ourselves to better understand why we attend each Sunday. We can also educate others by sharing what we have learned or giving them a copy of this book, which is written in simple language for anyone to pick up and read. We are so fortunate, after all, as Carlton states, "The Orthodox Church of today does not imitate [the] original Christian community; She is that community."

METROPOLIS OF BOSTON LAITY AWARD DINNER
The 24th Annual Metropolis of Boston Ministry Award Dinner will take place on Sunday June 13th, at Lombardo's Randolph, MA The recipient this year from our Cathedral is Anthony “Al” Matulaitis. Congratulations Al and thank you for all the work you have done for our Cathedral.

GRECIAN FESTIVAL NEWS
The AGORA is now accepting donations of Petzetakia and other linens, Icons, Hellenic Books, all in saleable condition. Please drop off in the church office with your name. Thank you!
Grecian Festival Volunteer Sign-up Sheets are now up in the Auditorium. Please call Erin Moudios with any questions. 508-612-7529.

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.

CULTURAL CENTER HRISOHORAFTION
The application for the Cultural Center Hrisohorafiton Scholarship is now available in the Cathedral office. Deadline is August 1st. The awards will be given out in September.

LITTLE ANGELS
The Little Angels playgroup meets every Wednesday from 10:30 am-12:30 pm beneath the Cathedral.

GOYA
The next GOYA meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 11th at 6:30 pm beneath the Cathedral.

HOLY TRINITY CORNER
For the first time in over 100 years, we are opening the doors to the Washburn House for the public to come in and tour. Preservation Worcester will be providing the tours and a history of Mr. Washburn, and some in site into the lives of the ladies who lived at the Washburn House. Preservation Worcester has spent numerous hours reviewing records we have found, along with records from the public library and historical society. We have found some interesting photos, journal entries, and other artifacts that they will be discussing on that date. We will finish the tour with tea in the dining room. The event runs from 2-4 PM on Saturday, May 8th. The event is free, but donations are accepted. SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, May 15th-The Annual Louise Peters Memorial Walk-A-Thon at Holy Trinity begins at 10:00am - Great prizes! Pick up a pledge sheet or download one on www.htnr.net. For more information, call Serena at 508-752-4628 or shields@htnr.net.

STEWARDHSIP NEWS
The three basic tenets of Stewardship are the parishioner giving freely of their time, talent, and treasure. Each tenet has equal value and importance. The key is to give back to Lord with love. Serving in any capacity at the Grecian Festival helps fulfill time and talent. Come to the meetings. Head a committee. Offer your service. Then see how good it feels!

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.

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 30, 2010. The recipient will be recognized on Sunday, June 20, 2010 following church services.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wednesday, May 5 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30am
Wednesday, May 5 - Little Angels, 10:30 am Wednesday, May 5 - Dance Group, 5:15 pm Saturday, May 8 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, May 9 - Orthros 9am, Div., Liturgy, 10am

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