SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, SUNDAY AFTER 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 15TH
Access Services via You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvnXFV6xK1Nhm8ID84jFNg
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SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES, THIS SUNDAY
Our teachers have been busy preparing for another year of learning, faith and friendship with our children. Just before Holy Communion, Fr. Alex and Fr. Manny will bless our children and teachers and give them beautiful basil to take home. The online Sunday School registration link has been emailed to our parishioners and is available in the eBulletin.
PARISH BREAKFAST AFTER LITURGY, THIS SUNDAY
Our Parish Council will host a community breakfast following Divine Liturgy this Sunday, the 15th. All are welcome. We apologize for the lack of notice but trust everyone will enjoy this wonderful event.
PHILOPTOCHOS OPEN HOUSE, SEP. 22ND
Please join us for our inaugural Saint Anastasia Philoptochos Open House! stop by our informative tables on your way to Fellowship Hour to see what we have been up to and what we have in store for the rest of the year. We are excited to display our new icon of Saint Sophia and her daughters, a gift as part of the National Agape Award we received this July. Make your way over to our membership table and sign up for the 2025 calendar year and grab a sweet treat. All are welcome to join our fun and welcoming group.
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.
ONLINE GIVING TRANSITION THIS FALL
Our parish will soon transition our online giving platform from Vanco to Servant Keeper, which will offer our Stewards improved services. 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.
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.
