Sunday Mornings
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Orthros at 8:00 am
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
Weekday Services
Proper Church Etiquette
There are times during the Divine Liturgy which are considered so important that we should know when to enter and when to stand. An easy rule of thumb is as follows:
- One should always stand when reciting the Creed or the Lord's Prayer;
- when a blessing is offered by the priest;
- during the administering of Holy Communion or anytime we are called upon to rise with "Sophia Orthee - Wisdom! Arise!'
We should therefore keep in mind that the church is a very holy place and we are standing before God; therefore we should stand at the proper times unless we are unable to do so because of advanced age or health reasons.
Let us try to keep order and proper decorum within the church. We should not enter the church at these times:
- During the Small or Gospel Entrance
- During the Epistle and Gospel readings
- During the Great Entrance
- During the Creed
- During the "Se Ymnoumen"
- During the Lord's Prayer
- During the Sermon
- Whenever the priest faces the congregation
Please allow our Church School children to come to Holy Communion first with their parents. While we must understand that children will be children and that the Liturgy is for them as well as for adults, we ask that discretion be used by parents if their children become, from time to time, excessively noisy or distracting for others. Children may well need a break from the service and it is perfectly permissible to take them to the Narthex or the hall if necessary. But please remember that noisy or distracting adults have no excuse!
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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.