The Dove

 

This year’s scholarship applications for the Cathedral community High School seniors and continuing college students are now available. Please contact the Church office for more information.

  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: Jim Karimbakas; Ushers: Eleni Asimacopoulos, Lula Kiflit, Peter Koshivos, Chuck Papaslis. MEMORIAL:  The memorial service is offered today for the repose of the souls of  Leo Motsis (40 days), and Katherine Calimeris Allen (15 years). Memorial prayers are offered today for the repose of the souls of Peter Pappas (10 years), Esther Kandaros Pappas (17 years), and Georgia Kandaros (33 year

“Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?” With these words, the Samaritan woman gave witness to the people of Sychar. Jesus met this woman at Jacob’s well. He was by himself, his disciple had gone off to buy food in the city and he strikes up a conversation with her. The manner in which He converses with her and the way in which He reveals for her eternal truths is fascinating. Simply by asking for a drink of water from the Samaritan woman he teaches her that he can provide her with eternal life. The conversation is honest and revealing. First, we learn that Jesus was not intimidated or constrained by societal expectations. While alone, He speaks with an unknown woman who was a Samaritan and beaks societal restraints. The Jews and the Samaritans did not look upon each other with much respect, yet Jesus did not see cultural identity as a limitation, but presented her with an opportunity to learn and understand more fully God’s relationship with

Today, we are celebrating Graduation Sunday. After Holy Communion, we ask that all of our youth come and sit in the first couple of pews. Following the Divine Liturgy we will hold a short presentation, congratulating our Cathedral graduates and recognizing all our Sunday School students. Please make every effort to attend.

 

  As a nation, annually, we pause on the last Monday in May for Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember those who have died serving our nation. Just after the end of the Civil War, the day was established to remember those who died in that War and was called Decoration Day. As time went on, and our nation faced other wars, the scope of this day grew to remember all who died in service of our nation. While this is the origin of Memorial Day, it has taken on a much broader scope. We not only remember those who served and died for our country, but we have grown to remember all of our loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord. Remembering our loved ones is an essential part of our Faith. We not only remember our loved ones when they pass away with a funeral, but we remember them through Memorial Services. These services are frequently offered at specific times, 40 days, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, for example, but in reality can be offered anytime. We also remember our loved one

  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, Chuck Papaslis; Greeter: Elaine Racheotes; Ushers: Tina Savvidis, Carol Travayiakis, Dimitri Zaferacopoulos, Eleni Asimacopoulos. FELLOWSHIP HOUR:  Please join us for fellowship immediately following the Liturgy in the Anastasia and Spiro Davis Hall. The fellowship hour will be sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos. REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES: On May 27, Memorial Day, we will remember our loved ones who have gone before us

  On Monday, May 27 Father Tom will be at the following cemeteries: 9:00 am - Forest Hills Cemetery 11:00 am - Walnut Hills Cemetery 12:00 pm - Gardens at Gethsemane 1:30 pm - Winthrop Cemetery If you wish to have a Trisagion another day or in another cemetery, you can call the Cathedral office (617) 731-6633 for a n appointment with Father Tom.

It may seem early, but the time has come to begin planning in earnest this year’s Greek Festival. The festival will be held this year on September 6, 7 & 8 . To ensure its success we need the help of the Cathedral  community not only during the event, but in planning the event. We welcome all who are interested to participate in a planning Meeting on Tuesday, May 28 at 7pm in the Cathedral Center .

  Our Veterans Ministry started this month with members of our Annunciation Cathedral Philoptochos chapter volunteering their time to serve our nation's veterans. If you are interested in participating please contact Fay Andreadis at foteneandreadis@aol.com

 

  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: Eleni Asimacopoulos; Ushers: Michael Kalambokis, Jim Karimbakas, Lula Kiflit, Peter Koshivos.           MEMORIAL:  The memorial service is offered today for the repose of the soul of  Mary Guerriero   (40 days) and Maria Papagianopoulos (40 days).   Memorial prayers are offered today for the repose of the souls of George Fountas , Athena Fountas , Helen Dukas , Mary Dukas , and Vasiliki Arvani