The Dove

 

  The Ladies Philoptochos Society delivered the blankets collected through Operation Keep Warm to The Women's Lunch Place, which is a nonprofit organization based in Boston that provides services to women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. In addition to the blankets, the Philoptochos board also donated 100 pairs of new socks. 

  CONTINUATION OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY : The Parish Council has set the date for the continuation of the special General Assembly to be held on Sunday, March 17, following services to discuss the Iconography Project.

 

Upcoming News & Events WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS: For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of faith which is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian faith, please feel free to see Fr. Tom after the service. This week, to assist you in the Narthex we have at the Pangary: Nick Bouritsas, Carol Travayiakis; Greeter: Dimitri Zaferacopoulos; Ushers: Eleni Asimacopoulos, Charlie Eliopoulos, Michael Kalambokis, Jim Karimbakas. TRISAGION: Memorial prayers are offered today for the repose of the soul of Christy Guerriero (7 years). May his memory be eternal! FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Please join us for fellowship immediately following the Divine Liturgy in the Anastasia and Spiro Davis Hall. The fellowship hour is spons...

  Having a mentor is important for growing and maturing as individuals. A mentor is often thought of as a wise and faithful advisor or teacher. We can find mentors in work, in school, in church, and in family. I would like to focus on personal, spiritual growth and who our mentors may be. They may very well be our parents or grandparents, a person who sits next to us in the pews for services, a Sunday School teacher, a clergyman who served in a parish in which we worshiped, or one of the myriads of saints of the Church. St. Paul reminds us that we are the saints of Christ. The believers are the saints. In fact, in today’s epistle reading (2Tim 3:10-15) we see what true mentorship was to Timothy as St. Paul explains why the relationship they shared was so instrumental to Timothy’s leadership in the Church and his growth as a believer in Christ. St. Paul tells him, “Timothy, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my st...

  Every month our Veterans Ministry serves meals to our nation’s veterans at the New England Center & Home for Veterans in Boston. We are always looking for members of our Cathedral Community to help participate in this worthwhile ministry. Starting in May, we will begin volunteering on the third Monday of the month. For more information please contact Fay Andreadis foteneandreadis@aol.com

 

  SATURDAY OF SOULS : On Saturday, March 9 , we will commemorate the 1st Saturday of Souls at the Cathedral on Parker Street. Orthros begins at 8:45 am followed by the Divine Liturgy & Memorial Service at 10:00 am. Names of loved ones who have fallen asleep can be submitted using the form found in the Dove and the Narthex. CLICK HERE or on the image below to download and print the sheet to write the names of the departed. 

A five year old boy ran onto the sandy beach, plopped down, and began to build a sand castle. His parents told him to move further up the beach, but he stood his ground and worked diligently piling sand to make the walls, digging a moat, and decorating his masterpiece. All the while, the tide slowly crept up on him. Soon waves began to fill the moat with water. He thought this was great, and then realized that the waves were beginning to damage his castle. He called his family to quickly come and help protect his work of art. They piled the sand in front of the castle, but the waves eroded the barrier. Soon the tide had overtaken the young boy’s masterpiece until there was no evidence of its existence. The little boy sat down in the water on the spot that was his work area as the waves continued to lap upon him and began to cry. His father picked him up, embraced him, and comforted him. We are perhaps all too often like the little boy in our lives as adults. We work so dilig...

  Upcoming News & Events WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS: For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, please be awa re that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of faith which is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian faith, please feel free to see Fr. Tom after the service. This week, to assist you in the Narthex we have at the Pangary: Nick Bouritsas, Michael Kalambokis; Greeter: Jim Karimbakas; Ushers: Lula Kiflit, Peter Koshivos, Chuck Papaslis, Elaine Racheotes. MEMORIAL: The memorial service is offered today for the repose of the soul of Ion Belloiu (20 years). Memorial prayers are offered today for the repose of the souls of Evangelia (Evelyn) Diranian (9 years), Kay Kallan (16 years), and Andrew Diranian (29 years). May their memory be eternal! The alt...

The Annunciation Cathedral is our spiritual home, and we her family. Our spiritual home is a place of prayer, comfort, spiritual healing, and celebration. Perhaps, you were brought here as an infant for your 40-day blessing, or baptized or married here. Some may find a home here because this is where their parents or grandparents worshipped. Or maybe, this parish, this home, is the place you have found on your spiritual journey or as a respite while in school. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ – a family, traveling on our spiritual journey together. As we enter the church each week and light a candle, we offer a prayer to prepare ourselves for worship, to open our hearts to the love of Christ, and to pray for ourselves and our loved ones. This preparatory act connects us to generations past, to those who have gone before us, to those who are with us, and to the saints of the Church. This same simple act of lighting a candle in prayer also connects us to future generations a...

  Every month our Veterans Ministry serves meals to our nation’s veterans at the New England Center & Home for Veterans in Boston. We are always looking for members of our Cathedral Community to help participate in this worthwhile ministry. Starting in April, we will begin volunteering on the third Monday of the month. For more information please contact Fay Andreadis foteneandreadis@aol.com We would also like to thank the Philoptochos for their willingness to participate in May & October, and all members of our Annunciation Cathedral who have helped to give back to those who have served our country.

  THREE HIERARCHS CELEBRATION : February 11, the Greek Schools of the Metropolis of Boston will celebrate the feast of the Three Hierarchs at the Cathedral Center in Brookline at 3:00pm . The schools will present Greek poems, in addition to special performances by the dancing groups - the “Metropolis Dance Group” and the “Sons and Daughters of Alexander the Great” which will dance traditional Greek dances from different regions of Greece.

 

Upcoming News & Events WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS: For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of faith which is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian faith, please feel free to see Fr. Tom after the service. This week, to assist you in the Narthex we have at the Pangary: Nick Bouritsas, John Douros; Greeter: Elaine Racheotes; Ushers: Carol Travagiakis, Dimitri Zaferacopoulos, Eleni Asimacopoulos, Charlie Eliopoulos . MEMORIAL: The memorial service is offered today for the repose of the soul of Jeanne Yphantis (1 year). May her memory be eternal! FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Please join us for fellowship immediately following the Divine Liturgy in the Anastasia and Spiro Davis Hall Hall . The fellowship hour is spons...

 

Please join us on March 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM for a magical evening of music and culture as we celebrate the 100 year anniversary. Tickets can be purchased online at bostoncathedral.org/100concert Join us for an incredible evening of music at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England to honor its 100 year anniversary. This special concert is a celebration of talent and culture, showcasing the finest musicians and artists. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies and experience the rich traditions of Greek music. Don't miss this unforgettable event that will transport you to a world of harmony and joy. Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening filled with soul-stirring music at the beautiful Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England in the heart of Boston. A Concert of Nostalgic Memories spanning 100 years Celebrating Our Cathedral’s “Thyranyxia / Opening” 1924 – 2024 Please Join us for an incredible evening of music on Saturday Evening, March 16th at...

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Peter Agris Memorial Journalism/Communications Awards mark 32nd year of grants to Greek Americans ~ March 31 deadline for $5,000 communications grants ~ BOSTON – The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism/Communications Scholarships recently kicked off its 32nd year of providing critical financial aid to aspiring Greek American journalists, communications, and media specialists. The grants are provided through a collaboration between the Alpha Omega Council of New England and the Agris family. Comprised of leading professionals of Hellenic ancestry, the Alpha Omega Council annually honors its late founder, Peter Agris, the founder and publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle, for fifty years the premier Greek American national English-language national weekly newspaper in this country. Agris, who died in 1989, was an Archon of the Greek Orthodox Church, a trustee of Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, Anatolia College, The American College of Greece, and an Ahep...

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  Upcoming News & Events WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS: For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of faith which is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian faith, please feel free to see Fr. Tom after the service. This week, to assist you in the Narthex we have at the Pangary: Nick Bouritsas, Charlie Eliopoulos; Greeter: Michael Kalambokis; Ushers: Jim Karimbakas, Lula Kiflit, Peter Koshivos, Chuck Papaslis. MEMORIAL: The memorial service is offered today for the repose of the souls of George Polydoros (1 year), Maria Shepherd (2 years), Gerasimos Galatis , and Efrosini Bilili . Memorial prayers are offered today for the repose of the soul of Helen Dukas . May their memory be Eternal! The altar flowe...