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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10
English | Greek

Gospel
Luke 6:31-36
English | Greek

Today we welcome Rev. Father Constantine Lazarakis, Camp Director of the Ioanian Village of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Ioanian Village is a program which guides teens and young adults on a pilgrimage to sacred and culturally significant sites throughout Greece. Ionian Village provides its participants first-hand experience of Greece's religious and cultural treasures, thereby strengthening their identity as Orthodox Christians and deepening their appreciation of Hellenism.

Parish Council Elections
November 16
The next few years are critical times for the future of Saint Spyridon. Seeking qualified, stewards in good standing as candidates to serve on the Parish Council, one of the most important leadership roles at our Cathedral. Formal letter from the Election Committee with details and deadlines, forthcoming.

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Tuesday, October 7th-THINK PINK! General Meeting
All members and friends are invited to attend this very special event. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our guest speaker will be Amy Sharron, MS,APRN/BC a Nurse Practitioner, who is highly qualified to address risk factors and to answer all of your questions regarding this topic. Remember, knowledge is " power" needed to battle this disease. Reception will follow. Don't forget to wear your "pink". Tonna Room, 7:00pm

CHOIR
Our church choir is seeking new members, both male and female from ages 16 and up, to enhance our Sunday liturgies. Anyone who likes to sing please join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. or call Bill Pappazisis at 508-870-0903 or e-mail at wjjep@verizon.net for more information.

CELEBRATION 100 Years in America: 1908-2008 Tsamantas - Worcester
On behalf of St. George's Hellenic Benefit Society of Tsamanta, I, Charles Keratsis, am honored to announce that our Society will be celebrating its centennial Anniversary during Columbus Day weekend with a series of planned events. We hope that you will be able to attend some or all of these events to help us commemorate this special occasion. Please call Mary Anna Koulisis at 508-752-9662. Thank you for your support.

FAMILY CENTER NEWS
On Tuesday, September 2nd, at a Special General Assembly the community voted on a historic milestone for our community and passed several motions to proceed with the construction of the Family Center project. The Parish Council and Building Committee thank everyone who has supported the Family Center to date. They have extended an open invitation for anyone who would like to get involved in any aspect of the project to please attend the ongoing weekly meetings. This project is everyone's project and everyone's responsibility and for the first time in over 50 years we have an opportunity to be involved with a legacy that will become an important component of Saint Spyridon future. It is also time for everyone to step up and make their pledge, or increase their pledge so that the construction of the Family Center is financially supported by everyone in our community.
How to make your pledge? Please complete a pledge envelope and mail it or drop it off to the church office. Or call Nick Paleologos at 617-828-7924 or Christina Andrianopoulos at 917-734-9804 to discuss your pledge or learn about naming right opportunities.

LITTLE ANGELS
Meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. beneath the Cathedral.
On Wednesday, October 8th, please join us for our Special Guest Speakers Christina Andrianopoulos and Nick Paleologos to present 'St. Spyridon Family Center News!'

GOYA
Meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

HOLY TRINITY CORNER
Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehab Center will be hosting their 2nd Annual Craft & Gift Fair, Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22. Rain or Shine! Vendors or Crafters interested in participating please contact Catherine Sabatini, 508-852-1000, ext 282, or csabatini@htnr.net
"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.

Save the Date! "A Taste of Class - Worcester's Finest Food and Wine" on October 16, 5:00 - 9:00PM at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna St., Worcester, MA. Advanced reservations - $35/per person. Proceeds to benefit Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. For reservations or information call (508)752-9150 or (508)852-1000.
"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.

HELLENIC ARTS SOCIETY
Our season's first program, featuring the famous bouzouki player John Mitaras, will be held on October 18th at the Cotsidas Cultural Center. For information and resevations stop by the Hellenic Arts table during Coffee Hour today. Reservations deadline is October 6th. Join us in celebrating our 31st season of exciting programs.

Ships of Mercy by Chris Papoutsy
Presentation & Book Signing Reception
Wednesday, October 29th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Cotsidas Auditorium. Light refreshments will be served. Book signing with 40% of the proceeds of the book, sold during the event, donated to St. Spyridon. RSVP--Church Officee

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, October 7 - GOYA 6:30pm
Tuesday, October 7 - Philoptochos meeting, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 8 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30am
Wednesday, October 8 - Little Angels, 10:30am
Saturday, October 11 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10am
Sunday, October 12 - Orthros, 9am and Divine Liturgy, 10am

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