SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH, EIGHTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
We look forward to worshipping with you at Saint Gregory:
Orthros, 8:30 am
Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am
Each week, Sunday School classes begin immediately after Holy Communion. All are warmly invited to join us for refreshments and fellowhip after Divine Liturgy.
STREAMING DETAILS/MEDIA CONNECTIONS FOR THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH
Access Services via You Tube:
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UPCOMING GREEK FESTIVAL, AUGUST 24TH
Many thanks to all who have donated their time and talent for our upcoming festival. From food preparations last week, and commitments to work on the day of the festival, all your help and support is appreciated to help make this event a success! All of our volunteer spots for the coming week and festival day are filled, but please keep spreading the word and make sure to join us for food and fun on the 24th. We also want to thank everyone who has donated to our Yiayia’s Attic tables. At this time, donations for the attic are closed.
2025 ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDARS SPONSORSHIPS, BY AUGUST 28TH
Every year, we are presented with the opportunity for a parish family to sponsor the upcoming Ecclesiastical Calendars. Last year, the Dimitriou Family graciously sponsored these calendars for our parishioners to have in their homes and offices. If you or your family would like to sponsor the 2025 calendars, please contact Gina ([email protected]; 508.337.9986) in the church office by August 28th.
PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE, NOW - SEPTEMBER 1ST
Through the 1st, Philoptochos is collecting school supplies to benefit the Mansfield and Attleboro public schools. Please place donated items into the designated bin located in the narthex. Our Amazon link details specific items that are needed. Please see Ann Johnson with questions.
FALL PICNIC AND MINISTRY CELEBRATION, SEP. 8TH
As we look forward to fall and a new year of youth and adult ministries at Saint Gregory, we will enjoy our annual celebratory picnic on the 8th, immediately following Divine Liturgy. Our Sunday School leaders will be on hand to register our children (classes begin Sep. 15th), and our GOYAns will hold a leadership meeting with Mr. Christo. If you can bring a main, side, dessert or drink item, please contact Fr. Alex. We need the following: Hamburger/hotdog buns; potato/macaroni salad; veggie platter; fruit platter/salad; other side ideas; water, juice and soda; desserts. Other "mains" are very much welcome too.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES, SEP. 15TH
Our teachers are busy preparing for another year of learning, faith and friendship with our children. Before Holy Communion on the 15th, Fr. Alex will bless our children and teachers and give them beautiful basil to take home. Register your children here or sign up at the Sep. 8th picnic.
SAINT GREGORY GOLF TOURNAMENT, OCT. 10TH
For a fun and dynamic change of pace, our 2024 tournament will be held at Top Golf in Canton, MA. The tournament page—along with registration and sponsorship information—is now available. Please save the date and plan to join us.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP THIS FALL
Over the past few years, several parishioners have expressed interest in forming a men’s Bible study, which would also provide an opportunity for friendship and mutual support. This could be a breakfast-oriented group (before work), late afternoon, evening or whatever is convenient for our parishioners. Fr. Alex would like to hear from those interested and then make plans to meet. Please contact Father directly.
A LOVING REMINDER: ENTERING & LEAVING THE NAVE
When entering the nave for worship, please make every effort to come in via the side aisles. Likewise, if you need to step out for a while, try to use the side aisles. The center aisle is largely for vital moments within our services: returning from receiving Holy Communion, processions, censing the faithful, departing after Antidoron, etc. Of course, we always realize there will be exceptional moments, but we ask our faithful to keep this request in mind.
ALTAR & MYRRHBEARER SERVICE THIS SUMMER
Throughout the summer, all Altar servers and Myrrhbearers are welcome to come serve whenever they are in church. Altar servers can come in as usual, and Myrrhbearers/parents are asked to contact Fr. Alex to pick a date for service. We’ll resume our regular schedules in the fall.
KOLIVA PREPARATION
At any given time of the year, our faithful will seek help in the preparation of Koliva for memorials. Fellow parishioner Gina Drugas is now offering this service, with a cost of $100 per Koliva plate. Please contact Gina to learn more and make arrangements: [email protected]
FELLOWSHIP HOUR SIGN-UP RESOURCES
All parishioners are invited to host Fellowship Hour on a coming Sunday. 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: [email protected]
RIDES TO CHURCH
George Dimitriou, our Driving Ministry chair, would be happy to help you or a loved one make it to Saint Gregory for worship and events. Contact George directly: [email protected]; 781.769.2085.
LOST & FOUND
When parishioners find items about the church, they leave them with the church office. You will find a mail tray labled for lost and found. If you have misplaced a small item, or found one, please stop by the office.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Fr. Alex: Tue. & Thur., 9 am - 1 pm. Wed., 1 - 4 pm; or by appointment when convenient for our parishioners. Please note that on occasion, Fr. Alex may be seeing to a pastoral situation, visiting with another parishioner, attending a Metropolis event, or otherwise engaged in Church life during office hours.
Church Secretary: Summer Office Hours are as follows: Monday, Thursday & Friday: 12:30 - 3 pm. Secretary Gina Drugas is available via email remotely on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Contact Gina: [email protected].
