Saint Gregory the Theologian
Publish Date: 2024-12-01
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Saint Gregory the Theologian

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (508)337-9986
  • Fax:
  • (508)337-9987
  • Street Address:

  • 1007 West Street

  • Mansfield, MA 02048
  • Mailing Address:

  • PO Box 293

  • Mansfield, MA 02048


Services Schedule

Sunday & Weekday Services
Orthros/Matins: 8:30 am
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 am

Youth Religious Education Ministry is currently offered Sundays in person and remotely following Holy Communion. Please see weekly updates from our ministry leaders for updates on each class. All are welcome to join us for Fellowship Hour after Divine Liturgy. 


Past Bulletins


A Word from Father Alex

Beloved Friends in Christ,

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I hope and pray this weekend is a time of peace and reflection at our homes, a time for true gratitude to the Lord and our many blessings.

If you are remaining local this Sunday, please come worship with us at Saint Gregory--and bring the family. For us the Eucharist is the ultimate thanksgiving event. You couldn't be in a better place this weekend than your parish home. 

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Alex

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Sunday Notes

ALTAR SERVERS: Cap., Mario Salzillo. All servers welcome. 

MYRRHBEARERS: Cap., Eleni LaFond.
Dec. 1st: TBA. 

EPISTLE: Parish Chanters. 

MEMORIALS: 
Christos Panagiotidis (1 yr.) and Catherine Cooper (1 yr.). May their memory be eternal!

ALTAR FLOWERS: Please consider sponsoring altar flowers for a coming Sunday. The donation for flower sponsorships is $75. Please contact Gina in the church office to learn more or sponsor. 

FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Hosted by Ana Panagiotidis in loving memory of Christos Panagiotidis. All are welcome to join us following Divine Liturgy. This month and beyond, Fellowship Hour sponsors are welcome and needed. Please sign up in the hall this weekend or use our new SignUpGenius link

WORSHIPPING FROM HOME: STREAMING AND INTERNET MINISTRY:

ACCESS SERVICES VIA FACEBOOK:
St. Gregory the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church | Facebook

ACCESS SERVICES VIA YOU TUBE:
St. Gregory The Theologian Live - YouTube

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw Him they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."


Epistle Reading

23rd Sunday after Pentecost
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.


Gospel Reading

14th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43

At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.


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Saints and Feasts

December 01

14th Sunday of Luke


December 01

Nahum the Prophet

The Prophet Nahum had Elkesaeus (Elkosh) as his homeland, and was from the tribe of Symeon; he is seventh in order among the twelve Minor Prophets He prophesied during the time of Hezekias, after the destruction of Samaria (721 years before Christ), but before the ten tribes were taken into captivity; he prophesied against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. His name means "comforter." His book of prophecy is divided into three chapters.


December 01

Philaret the Merciful of Amnia

Saint Philaret a native of Paphlagonia in Asia Minor, was a virtuous Christian layman who lived in lawful wedlock and raised a family. He was most renowned for his generosity to all in need. With the permission of God, in a short space of time he lost the greater part of his possessions to theft and other misfortunes and was left with nothing but his family, his home, and a little livestock. Yet he continued to give generously to the poor despite the faint-heartedness of his family, who reproached him for giving alms when they were in need themselves; and God, seeing his faith, restored his prosperity to him many times over. He foresaw the day of his death, and reposed in an odour of sanctity in Constantinople in 789.


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Ministries, Programs & Parish Updates

SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, DEC. 1ST, THE 14TH SUNDAY OF LUKE
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, DEC. 1ST
Access Services via You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvnXFV6xK1Nhm8ID84jFNg

Access services and join our community on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/saintgregorythetheologian

Join our community on Instagram:
@saintgregorythetheologian"  

GOYA GIVING TREE, CONCLUDES DEC. 1ST
This year we will have a streamlined version of the Giving Tree, focusing on Target and Walmart gift cards (often requested by families served by West Side Benevolent Circle). The Giving Tree is up in the hall, and please come sign up to offer a card (or two!) during Fellowship Hour. If you can't sign up in person, contact Steve Christo ([email protected]) or Fr. Alex.

CHRISTMAS CARDS SIGN UP, NOW THROUGH DEC. 7TH
It is that time of year again! From now until December 7th, we will be accepting sign ups for our annual Christmas Card. This is a great way to let your parish family and friends know you are thinking of them all during the holiday season. Please see our flyer for more details and donation information. 

PHILOPTOCHOS ONE WARM COAT DRIVE, THROUGH DEC. 11TH
Please bring new and/or clean, gently-used coats (child – adult sizes) to the Narthex bin. Thank you for your support of this important effort.

KNITTING MINISTRY LAUNCH, DEC. 8TH
Join Kristin Lewis and friends during Fellowship Hour on the 8th. The group will gather at a table, knit, chat and enjoy. Over the coming weeks and months, knitted items will be donated to charitable organizations. Contact Kristin for further details: [email protected].

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.

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Calendar: Next Two Weeks

  • Saint Gregory Parish Calendar

    December 1 to December 15, 2024

    Sunday, December 1

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:30AM Sunday School

    11:30AM Philoptochos One Warm Coat Drive

    11:30AM GOYA Giving Tree

    Sunday, December 8

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:30AM Sunday School/Pageant rehearsal

    11:30AM Philoptochos One Warm Coat Drive

    11:30AM Stewardship Sunday

    11:30AM Philoptochos Mtg

    Tuesday, December 10

    6:30PM Parish Council

    Wednesday, December 11

    5:00PM Philoptochos One Warm Coat Drive concludes

    Sunday, December 15

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:30AM Sunday School

    11:30AM Parish Pot Luck

    11:30AM Nativity Pageant

    11:30AM Parish Elections

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Coming Events & News

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Archdiocese News

Department of Religious Education (DRE)'s Sunday Sermon Series: Fourteenth Sunday of Luke, December 1, 2024

11/27/2024

This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about a blind man who asked Jesus for mercy.


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