Everyone Can Be Great by Fr Chris
As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (1Peter 4:10)
Many people sit on the sidelines of life even though our world, and our parish, is in great need of their services, while others stand up and offer their talents. Our world is brighter because of these individuals who step up to serve.
Some folks feel they need special qualifications to serve or help others. The truth is that a caring heart, passion to help and a willing spirit to serve are all it takes to make a difference both in our parish and in the world.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college education to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
Everybody can get involved and make a difference and there are many ways to do so. Right in the midst of our community there are people in need of your love, kindness, generosity and assistance. If you are not sure how to best serve, pray to our Lord to help you discern how you might serve others as Christ serves you!
Some one once said, “availability is more important than ability.” When you serve, you can do great things with your love. In the process of serving, you will discover what thousands upon thousands have: It’s better to give than to receive.
+Rev Christopher P Foustoukos
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Explanation of Hymns Following the Gospel
Apolytikion
The Apolytikion, or “dismissal hymn,” is a short Orthodox hymn that summarizes the meaning of a feast day or honors the saint of the day. Sung at Vespers, Matins, and the Divine Liturgy, it reflects the spiritual theme of the celebration.
Kontakion
A Kontakion is a short Orthodox hymn or “poetic sermon” that reflects the meaning of a feast or sacred theme. Originating in the Byzantine era, it was once a longer hymn, though today only its opening verses are typically sung in worship.
Sunday Worship Services (live streaming on 1st Sunday of the month only)
Orthros at 8:00 am
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
Memorial Service follows the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy
Special Liturgical Services & Commemorations
Service of Proskomide
The Proskomide, or Office of Oblation, is the preparation service for Holy Communion during the Divine Liturgy. Parishioners may submit names of the living and departed for commemoration by the priest during the service. Please provide names to the sexton in the narthex before Orthros begins.
Artoklasia
Artoklasia, meaning “breaking of bread,” is a special thanksgiving service offered on feast days or family occasions. Celebrated at the end of Divine Liturgy or Great Vespers, it commemorates Christ’s blessing of the five loaves that fed the five thousand. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule an Artoklasia.
Memorial Services & Kollyva
Kollyva, a blessed offering of boiled wheat, is prepared for Memorial Services in remembrance of the departed, especially the 40-day memorial. A Trisagion is a shorter memorial prayer service offered in church or at the gravesite without Kollyva. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule a Memorial Service.
Kollyva for Mercy Meals
Kollyva for the Mercy Meal following a funeral may be ordered through a parishioner volunteer. Please contact Niki at 978-578-7292for information or orders.