SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, SUNDAY BEFORE THE HOLY CROSS
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, SEPTEMBER 8TH
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FALL PICNIC AND MINISTRY CELEBRATION, SEPTEMBER 8TH
We will enjoy our annual celebratory picnic this Sunday, immediately following Divine Liturgy. Our Sunday School leaders will be on hand to register our children. Many thanks to Joe Cara Donna and Paul Sparrow for hosting the picnic and to all our parishioners who donated a side dish or dessert.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES, SEPTEMBER 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.
FOOD & FRIENDS, SEP. 19TH
All are welcome to help with food preparation, transportation and service at First Baptist Church in Mansfield. Contact Dennis Savas to learn more and help: [email protected].
PHILOPTOCHOS OPEN HOUSE, SEP. 22ND
All parishioners are invited to the Philoptochos Open House in the hall following Divine Liturgy. The beautiful Agape Award icon will be on display, and our members will share news on the 2024 Membership Drive and coming events. All are welcome and please save the date.
ORTHODOXY 101 FIRST SESSION, SEP. 29TH
Fr. Alex will continue his study on the basic aspects of Orthodox Christianity. This discussion-oriented program is for anyone looking to learn more about their faith or enter the Church through Baptism and/or Chrismation. Meetings will take place in the Parish Library after Divine Liturgy on Sep. 29th and Oct. 20th. November and December dates to follow.
SAINT GREGORY GOLF TOURNAMENT, OCTOBER 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.
ONLINE GIVING TRANSITION THIS FALL
Our parish will soon transition our online giving platform from Vanco to Servant Keeper. Among other benefits, the new platform will be more cost-effective for our parish and offer our parishioners and donors an easier and more flexible experience. For now, the Vanco platform is still in service, and as soon as the new platform is available we will share the news with our parish. Thank you for your assistance and patience with this important transition.
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.
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 Gina Drugas: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursdays: 1 - 3 pm; Fridays 7 am - 11 am. Gina is also available remotely via email or phone on Tuesdays, 8 am - 2 pm. Contact Gina: [email protected]; 508.337.9986.
