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
www.spyridoncathedral.org

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Epistle
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:9-10; 32-40
English | Greek

Gospel
Matthew 1:1-25
English | Greek

December 24th, Christmas Eve Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of our Lord at 6:30 pm and Sunday School Christmas Pageant.

December 25th, Christmas Day, The Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Fr. Dean, Fr. Greg and the Parish Council Members wish you and your families a Merry Christmas.

The Church office will be closed on Thursday, December 24th.

NAME DAY FLOWERS
The Christos Kambosos Family and grandson Christos sponsored the name day flowers for the whole month of December.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
The Christmas Poinsettias for our Cathedral donated by the following parishioners: Athena Barbalas in loving memory of her mother Martha Souliotis, Anastasia Christoforou, Alexandra Economou, Fotini Gertsios, Panagiota Gertsios, Helen Giannakis, Helen Stamoulis, Joan Theodoropoulos, Dora Vasilescu, Theo Vasilescu. Thank you for your support.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday School is having their Christmas Party today in the Auditorium.

CHOIR NEWS
Our Cathedral Choir will be singing Christmas carols following Divine Liturgy today.

GREEK SCHOOL PTA
Committee members of the Greek School PTA will be selling melomakarona and baklava following the Divine Liturgy in the foyer of auditorium.

GREEK SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The Greek School will be having their Christmas program today at 4:00 pm.

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Please do not forget to pick up your Vasilpites following the Divine Liturgy. The Philoptochos Ladies would like to thank you for your support. VASILOPITES WERE SOLD OUT!!!!

CULTURAL CENTER HRISOHORAFITON
ALEXANDER THE GREAT
The Cultural Center Hrisohorafiton will be hosting their Annual New Year's Eve Celebration at Coral Seafood Restaurant, Worcester MA. Cocktail hour at 8:00 pm and Dinner at 9:30 pm. Entertainment will feature DJ Arthur Pirperis and DJ Thanasi Angelis. We welcome the entire St. Spyridon Community to join us for this wonderful evening. Adults, $75.00, children 12 and under, $25.00. Tickets may be purchased following the Divine Liturgy or by contacting Rhoda Mitkonis at 774-364-0222 or Pam Gertsios at 508-479-8297 or at pamgertsios@hotmail.com.

LITTLE ANGELS
Little Angels would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season, and we would like to thank everyone for their generous contributions in this years' Worcester County Food Drive!
December schedule:
23rd - No Little Angels
30th - No Little Angels
Resume on January 6th, 2010!

GOYA
The next GOYA meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 22nd at 6:30 pm beneath the Cathedral.

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP NEWS
As we near Christmas and the closing of 2009 we ask that if you still owe a balance or have not made your Stewardship Contribution for this year, please make your payment prior to the end of the year. Stewardship is an opportunity to examine our priorities and values, to express our thankfulness, to give of ourselves and to grow in grace. It allows us to participate in the work of God. Come and see what we can do together with your support. May you and your family have a blessed holiday.

BOOKSTORE
Does your household have an Orthodox Bible? Give your family and friends a Bible for Christmas. You can purchase the Bible from our bookstore following the Divine Liturgy in the Cotsidas Auditorium.

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, December 22 - GOYA, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, December 23 - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, 9:30 am
Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Vesperal Divine Lturgy and Sunday School Christmas Pageant, 6:30 pm
Friday, December 25 - The Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Divine Liturgy, 9 am Saturday, December 26 - Orthodox Food Pantry, 10 am
Sunday, December 27 - Orthros 9 am, Divine Liturgy, 10 am

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