SATURDAY OF LAZARUS SERVICES, BREAKFAST & PALM FOLDING, APRIL 8
Join us for Orthros and Divine Liturgy, followed by palm folding and a Communion breakfast sponsored by our GOYAns. This service is among the most moving of the year, and we hope all of our parishioners and GOYAns will join us.
SERVICES FOR APRIL 9, PALM SUNDAY
We look forward to worshipping with you at Saint Gregory: Orthros, 8:30 am; Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am. Sunday School classes will be in session this weekend. If you have not already, please register your children here as we continue our year of learning and growth in the Orthodox Faith.
STREAMING DETAILS/MEDIA CONNECTIONS FOR APRIL 9
Access Services via You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvnXFV6xK1Nhm8ID84jFNg
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CATHY COOPER RETIREMENT RECOGNITION AND PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON, APRIL 9
At the close of Divine Liturgy, we look forward to recognizing our beloved Cathy Cooper, who recently retired from her Office Manager position at Saint Gregory. We thank Cathy for her years of dedicated service to Saint Gregory, and we celebrate our friendship with her as a fellow parishioner. During the Palm Sunday Luncheon, we'll also have a beautiful cake for Cathy and her family. We hope you will join us for these important community events following services. For those who still need tickets for the luncheon, please text your name, plate count and food choices (fish or mac 'n' cheese) to event Co-chair Stephan Katinas: 617.459.9276.
HOLY FRIDAY YOUTH RETREAT, REGISTER APRIL 9
We are excited to host a Holy Friday Retreat again this year as we explore the theme "Journey with Jesus—A Walk Through Holy Week." Students in grades K - 8 (ages 5-14) are invited to participate in the retreat activities. We ask that High School age students join us to help run activities for the younger children. The retreat will be held April 14, 12 - 2:45 pm, ending in time to join the “Descent” Service at 3pm. School excusal forms are available upon request. Note that while a light snack will be provided within the retreat, we will not serve lunch. Please complete the Google sign-up link emailed to our parish for each child that would like to attend the retreat. Register here today! Contact Paula Hartigan-Patey with any questions or concerns, or if you are able to volunteer your time, pch588@gmail.com.
PHILOPTOCHOS EASTER BREAD ORDERS AVAILABLE, APRIL 9
Parishioners may pick up their Easter Break orders during the Palm Sunday Luncheon. Many thanks to all for your generosity and support of Philoptochos!
MYRRHBEARING GIRLS, APRIL 14 & THROUGHOUT HOLY WEEK
Our younger Myrrhbearers (1st - 5th grade) are invited to participate in the Lamentations Service on Holy Friday evening. As outined in the recent Myrrhbearer meeting, girls and young women are also invited to participate in services throughout Holy Week. Parents, please contact Fr. Alex if your daughter is interested.
RESURRECTION SERVICE "LATE NIGHT" POTLUCK, APRIL 15/16
Join hosts Brian and Stacey Kaufman following Divine Liturgy in the wee hours of April 16, as we revive this wonderful Saint Gregory tradition. All are invited, and please confirm your potluck offering/clean-up availability here. See you then!
AGAPE SUNDAY READERS & EASTER EGG HUNT, APRIL 16
Those interested in reading the Gospel in a language other than English during the Agape Service are asked to contact Lou Zagami (lzagami@iocc.org). Our younger children are invited to an Easter Egg hunt right after the Agape Service—just bring your basket and get ready for fun!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Our complete service/event schedule for Holy Week and Pascha may be found here. Join us for as many services and events as you can--and a blessed Resurrection and "Kali Anastasi" to all!
LENTEN, HOLY WEEK & PASCHA FLOWER DONATIONS
A donation opportunity list is in the Narthex and also available here. Please let Fr. Alex know what you would like to sponsor. Checks can be dropped in the Church Office, or give via the “Easter Flowers” option within our website giving pages.
NEW FELLOWSHIP HOUR SIGN-UP RESOURCES
All parishioners are invited to host Fellowship Hour on a coming Sunday this winter and spring. In addition to the sign-up poster in the hall, we can now easily learn more and sign up online. Fellowship Hour is a beloved, significant tradition at our parish that speaks to Christian fellowship and hospitality. Thanks in advance for your support, and contact Fellowship Hour Chair Brian Kaufman with any questions: bvkaufman@gmail.com
STEWARDSHIP 2023 & TESTIMONIAL VIDEO
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 have been updated with our 2023 materials, and please contact Phil LaFond with any questions (phil@lafonds.net). View the Stewardship Sunday testimonial video here.
NEW ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM
Parishioners who would like to try out our new Assistive Listening System are welcome to use the receivers on our Narthex Welcome Table. The receivers are easy to use: just place the ear device on your ear, and turn on the “on/volume” on top of the receiver.
USHERING AND "RIDES TO CHURCH" MINISTRIES
This winter and spring, 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. We have also been re-initiating 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.
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. General Church Office Needs: as we are currently short staffed, please call the Church Office (508.337.9986) and leave a message. Father or another ministry leader will get back with you shortly. Thanks for your patience.
