The Dove

  Join us THIS Sunday, October 6th for Bread Baking led by our resident young adult baker, Wells Johnstone. While the bread is in the oven, we will have a short conversation about this blessed bread and explain how it is used and prepared during service.

  Join us after church on Sunday, October 20th for apple picking at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm. CLICK HERE to RSVP

 

  Last Thursday, the OCF of the Fenway Colleges met in our lower hall joining in fellowship and baking of koulourakia. Join us every Thursday for OCF! Join the GroupMe to stay up to date on upcoming OCF events. https://groupme.com/join_group/102907922/ptTl02UQ

  The Lord said, “And as you wish that men would do to you, do  so to them” (Luke 6:31) It was probable however that the holy apostles would perchance think these things difficult to put into practice: He therefore Who knoweth all things takes the natural law of self-love as the arbiter of what any one would wish to obtain from another. Shew thyself, He says, to others such as thou wishest them to be towards thee. If thou wouldest have them harsh and unfeeling, fierce and wrathful, revengeful and ill-disposed, shew thyself also such: but if on the contrary thou wouldst have them kind and forgiving, do not think it a thing intolerable to be thyself so. And in the case of those so disposed, the law is perchance unnecessary, because God writes upon our hearts the knowledge of His will: "for in those days, saith the Lord, I will surely give My laws into their mind, and will write them on their heart." The Lord said, “Be merciful,  even as your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6:31)...

  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, Dimitri Zaferacopoulos; Greeter: Eleni Asimacopoulos; Ushers: Charlie Eliopoulos, Michael Kalambokis, Jim Karimbakas, Lula Kiflit. MEMORIAL:  The memorial service is offered today for the repose of the souls of Theodora Arvanites (13 years), James Arvanites (25 years), Anio Arvanites (35 years), Christine Theodore (40 years), and Christos Arvanites (63 years). Memorial prayers are offered today for the repos...

Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make this festival successful! In celebration of our hard work, join us on October 3rd at 6:30pm for an Appreciation Dinner!

  Last Sunday, was our first day of Sunday School.  Our coordinators and teachers introduced themselves and explained all the fun things we will do this year!

Last Sunday, we bid farewell to our beloved Dean, Fr. Tom Chininis. We thank him for his years of dedicated service to our Cathedral and wish him all the best as he continues his journey at St. Demetrios in Weston, MA.

 

  St. Paul writes to the Corinthians in today’s epistle reading, “Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Cor. 16:13) These words are fitting for my last Sunday serving at the Cathedral for they reflect my feelings toward the Cathedral community that I have come to love and have been honored to serve. While I have not served at the Cathedral for as long as I expected, I have strived to encourage the faithful to be vigilant in faith striving to grow in understanding and relationship with Christ and each other and to express this faith through action. This is the foundation of an Orthodox Christian community. The purpose of gathering is not to bolster ourselves, but to strengthen one another in understanding and expressing our faith. Striving to grow and to express our faith is not easy. There are personal traits or feelings, as well as aspects of relationships, that can affect spiritual growth in both pos...

  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, Lula Kiflit; Greeter: Peter Koshivos; Ushers: Chuck Papaslis, Teddy Papaslis, Tina Savvidis, Jim Karimbakas. TRISAGION: Memorial prayers are offered today for the repose of the souls of Charles (Efstratios) Dukas , and Athena T. Speare (40 years). May their memory be Eternal!   FELLOWSHIP HOUR:  Please join us for fellowship immediately following the Liturgy in the Anastasia and Spiro Davis Hall. The fello...

  St. Phokas came from Sinope and his only possessions were a garden which he cultivated with great diligence. His income from the garden was very small. But since he was a good steward and frugal in his needs, he would always have something for the poor. St. Phokas studied the Holy Scriptures with pleasure. He even told those who saw him studying that our soul is also a garden, which requires care, so that it does not produce thorns and thistles. The gardener Phokas also desired that everyone's souls should become spiritual gardens. So wherever he could, he contributed to their purification and cultivation. While he was selling vegetables and fruits, he spoke words of great spiritual profit at the same time. Not only did he benefit Christians, but he also converted many pagans. At that time, the idolaters were persecuting Christians. Therefore, when it became known that the gardener Phokas was a Christian, the rulers sent soldiers to arrest him. Since the Saint's home was near...

  Many thanks to our Cathedral volunteers who help support our Veterans Ministry!

  During the Philoptochos board meeting last week, they honored Fr. Tom Chininis for his service as Dean of the Annunciation Cathedral.

  Boston's Greek community brought their vibrant traditions to life last weekend at the annual Greek festival in Brookline, uniting residents in a lively celebration of food, dance, and culture.

 

  Thank you to the Cathedral community for donating school supplies for the Back to School Drive. Philoptochos Board members delivered new backpacks, spiral notebooks, composition books, pencils, folders, and more supplies to the Hennigan school, which is a public school in Jamaica Plain that serves students from lower-income families. These supplies will help students get a good start to the new school year.

  School is back in session! Last Tuesday, Fr. Tom represented OCF of the Fenway Colleges at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) Annual Student Fair! We also welcome back all of our college students who are slowly returning. Learn more about this OCF chapter by following @fenwayocf on Instagram

The Holy Martyr Porphyrios suffered during the reign of Julian the Apostate (361-363). Porphyrios was an actor and on the Emperor’s birthday he was performing in a play at the theater, where he was supposed to mock the Mystery of Holy Baptism. During the play Porphyrios immersed himself in the water and said: “The servant of God, Porphyrios, is baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” By the grace of God, which he received after speaking these words, he emerged from the water and confessed himself a Christian before the entire audience. Julian ordered him to be tortured, and after being subjected to torture, he was beheaded. This took place in the city of Ephesus in the year 361. Saint Porphyrios the actor (September 15) should not be confused with Saint Porphyrios the actor who lived during the reign of Aurelian (270-275), and is commemorated on November 4. Source: OCA Troparion — Tone 3 Your holy martyr Porphyrius, O Lord, / through his sufferings ...

  One hundred years ago plus one day, the Annunciation community celebrated the ‘Thyranixia’, that is the opening of the doors of the Cathedral. Though, at that time, the community had been serving the Greek Orthodox faithful of Boston for over thirty years, this date celebrates the dedication and faithfulness of the community. The parish moved from their previous location to the corner of Ruggles and Parker streets with the hope and expectation of serving the faithful in Boston for years to come. The years to come have totaled over 100 and the community has seen times of great activity, ministry, and growth, along with periods of a slower life and challenges. Some of the challenges have drawn the community closer together, some reconciled disagreements, and others caused decline. This movement, however, is the life of a family or community. There are always times of celebration and times of sorrow. What we face as the Cathedral community is how to face the challenges of today...

  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: Dimitri Zaferacopoulos; Ushers: Tina Savvidis, Eleni Asimacopoulos, Michael Kalambokis, Jim Karimbakas. MEMORIAL:  The memorial service is offered today for the repose of the souls of  Christopher Lacey (40 days), Maria Papagianopoulos (6 months), Helen Karys (1 year), Rose Pappas (4 years), and Nicholas Pappas (14 years). May their memory be Eternal!   FELLOWSHIP HOUR:...

  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.   2024 CATHEDRAL GREEK FEST: Today , is the last day of our annual festival. We would like to remind you to stay after the service and enjoy our delicious dishes , appetizers, and gyro with a cold beer or ouzo at the Taverna under the stars or our authentic Greek pastries with a hot or cold coffee at the kafeneio . Kai tou xronou! SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE: This year’s scholarship applications for the Cathedral community High School seniors and continuing college students ...