Beloved Parishioners and Friends:

I wish you a blessed and peaceful New Year and Holy Epiphany! Looking forward to this Sunday, Jan. 8, in addition to our wonderful Sunday School classes, we'll mark this holy season with the Water Blessing/Agiasmo Service of Epiphany, and I will look forward to blessing you all alongside Fr. Manny. 

And speaking of Fr. Manny, he celebrated his 65th birthday on Dec. 28. Please make sure to wish him well when you see him. Father is a beloved member of our parish family, along with Pres. Lia and their children and grandchildren. I am thankful for his presence, service, expertise and love at Saint Gregory--I know you feel the same. Happy Birthday, Father!

Finally, as I mentioned to our faithful last Sunday, I am in Atlanta this week for a class I need to take for my ongoing graduate studies. While I'm far away, be sure to let me know of any pastoral needs that arise, and please know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers. 

Looking forward to seeing you Sunday,

Fr. Alex

EPISTLE: Brian Hess. Parishioners of all ages are invited to read the Epistle. Please contact Fr. Alex to choose a date.

TODAY'S ANTIDORON/MYRHHBEARERS SERVICE: Isabella Caradonna. Servers are welcome to participate in this ministry throughout the summer. To get involved, contact Eleni LaFond or Fr. Alex. 

TODAY'S ALTAR TEAM: Archangel Michael (Matthew Cromack, AJ and Matthew Georgilas and Mario Salzillo). Altar Captain: Chris Botchis; Spencer Riley: Assistant Captain. 

TODAY'S TRISAGION: Anastasios ("Tom") Moustakis, 1 year. May his memory be eternal!

ALTAR FLOWERS: Please consider sponsoring Altar flowers on a coming Sunday or feast day. The donation for flower sponsorships is $50. Please contact the Church Office to learn more or sponsor. 

FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Join us in the hall for refreshments and friendship following Divine Liturgy. Fellowship Hour sponsorships are welcome and needed. Please sign up in the hall this weekend or contact the Church Office to schedule your special day, in memory of a loved one, in honor of a special occasion or just to enable wonderful fellowship at Saint Gregory.

WORSHIPPING FROM HOME: STREAMING AND INTERNET MINISTRY

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SERVICES FOR JAN 8, THE SUNDAY AFTER HOLY EPIPHANY
We look forward to worshipping with you at Saint Gregory: Orthros, 8:30 am; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am, with Holy Epiphany Water Blessing Service to follow. Sunday School classes will be in session this weekend. If you have not already, please register your children here for another year of learning and growth in the Orthodox Faith. 

STREAMING DETAILS/MEDIA CONNECTIONS FOR JAN 8
Access Services via You Tube:
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Access Services and join our community on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/saintgregorythetheologian

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PARISH COUNCIL PLEDGE, TODAY
Following Divine Liturgy, our 2023 Parish Council members will take the Parish Council Pledge of the Archdiocese, acknowledging the sacred duty before them in service to the Gospel. Congratulations to them all: Joe Caradonna, Lou Douvris, Steve Drugas, Dean Jumes, Brian Kaufman, Stephan Katinas, Phil LaFond, Chris Mellen and Maria Sweten. Further, we offer our gratitude to outgoing members Karen Guinan and Rich Vinton for their loving service.

PARISH VASILOPITA, JAN 15
This is a wonderful tradition that not only provides an opportunity to celebrate our community but also, and especially, brings the philanthropic, sacrificial nature of Saint Basil's life to the forefront. Please join us!

FEAST DAY OF SAINT GREGORY, JAN 24, 25 & 29
We look forward to our feast day celebrations later this month. Please join us for as many of these important moments for our parish family as you can, as we give thanks for the great spiritual guidance of Saint Gregory the Theologian and celebrate our parish’s rich liturgical and ministry life:

• Jan. 24: Great Vespers of Saint Gregory, 6:30 pm
• Jan. 25: Orthros, 8:30 am; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am
• Jan. 29: Feast Day Luncheon following Divine Liturgy

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Many thanks to our Stewardship Committee and all of our parish Stewards for the reflective and inspirational events of Stewardship Sunday back in December. As we move into the new year, we now kindly ask our Stewards to read over our 2023 materials package and prayerfully complete and return 2023 Commitment Cards at their earliest convenience. This not only helps us plan for and support our parish ministries but is a visible symbol of our Eucharistic community: united in worship and dedication to the Gospel. The Stewardship pages of our parish website will soon be updated with our 2023 materials, and please let Stewardship Chair Phil LaFond (phil@lafonds.net) know if you did not receive your new Stewardship package yet. Many thanks to all for their commitment to Saint Gregory!

USHERING AND "RIDES TO CHURCH" MINISTRIES
This spring and summer, those interested in our Ushering Ministry are invited to contact George Dimitriou: 781-769-2085; Gdimitriou@yahoo.com. Offering yourself as an usher is a wonderful way to meet new people and helps create a welcoming environment at Saint Gregory. Throughout the coming months, we will also reinvigorate our efforts to provide rides to church for anyone who needs one. Once again, contact George Dimitriou if you could use a “lift” or would like to help drive. 

LITURGICAL SINGING 
This ministry engages musical leadership not only for Sunday liturgy but all the liturgical needs of the year, from Vespers services to Great Lent and Holy Week. Your time and talent is most welcome within our Liturgical Singing Ministry. Please contact Kathy Kalogeras to learn more: kalogeras1@earthlink.net. 

MYRHHBEARERS MINISTRY
Within the context of our fledling Myrrhbearers Ministry, our girls and young women are invited to hold Antidoro during Divine Liturgy, read the Epislte and otherwise participate in the entire life of the Church. Please contact Eleni LaFond to pick a date for Antidoro service and Fr. Alex to plan a date for an Epistle reading. 

FELLOWSHIP HOUR & SPONSORSHIPS
Join us in the hall for Fellowship Hour following Divine Liturgy after Sunday services. We are also welcoming sponsors for Sundays this summer. Please sign up this Sunday during Fellowship Hour or simply contact the Church Office. 

WHAT'S NEW ON OUR WEBSITE?
Within our Youth Ministry pages, you'll soon see two new June resources under "Youth and Family Resources": "Saintly Lives" and "For Your Home." Both can be a resources for parents as they strive to bring the life of the Church into their homes. 

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Fr. Alex: Tue. (1 pm – 5 pm), Wed. (9 am – 1 pm) & Thur (9 am – 1 pm); or by appointment when convenient for our parishioners. Please note that on occasion, Fr. Alex may be seeing to a pastoral situation, visitingn with another parishioner, attending a Metropolis event or otherwise engaged in Church life during office hours. Cathy Cooper: Tue. (9 am - 1 pm) and