It is our pleasure to inform you that the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England has now entered the social media world with its own Facebook page! Within its pages you will find information about the Cathedral, upcoming events, past events and photographs capturing all of these special moments!  Not only will it serve to provide timely and up to date information, but it will allow us to have greater outreach and presence in our ever changing world, and most importantly, being a part of the social media of our youth. Please become a member of our Facebook page and ask others within our community and beyond to join us as well.  Facebook members can find us at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-MA/Annunciation-Greek-Orthodox-Cathedral-of-New-England/132669626763137 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roxbury-Crossing-MA/Annunciation-Greek-Orthodox-Cathedral-of-New-England/132669626763137 We look forward to your participation and to your “friendship.”

Our annual Greek Festival will take place the weekend of September 10, 11 and 12. Bring your family and friends to enjoy three days of Greek tastings and treats, entertainment, dancing, boutiques, children activities, raffle prizes and much more! Please contact the Church office or any Parish Council member if you can help with any of the following needs:

• Donations of any kind to reduce the costs of the festival
• Volunteering during the festival
• Sell placemat advertising spots
• Sell Raffle tickets
• Donate your jewelry, books, glassware, chine, toys & games, household items, artwork, linens, Bric-Brac for the Attic Treasures.

Thank you very much for your support!

The Philoptochos Ladies of the Annunciation Boston Cathedral, under the leadership of their President, Mrs. Frances Giannakopoulos, hosted their Annual Barbecue for the residents of the Philoxenia House on Thursday, June 3rd.   Almost a hundred individuals gathered  at the Cathedral Center in Brookline to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon.  After a tasty BBQ, prepared by Mr. Ted Papaslis and Mr. Larry Giannakopoulos, Marios Adamakis, a resident of the Philoxenia House, wowed the crowd by playing the piano and singing some Greek tunes.  The Philoptochos Ladies then surprised Mario with a birthday cake.  Read the rest of this entry »

On Monday, June 7, 2010 the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England hosted the 6th grade graduates of the Hellenic American Academy of Lowell, MA. After a morning at the Museum of Science, the students escorted by their Principal, Mr. Douglas Anderson, and their Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher, Mrs. Terry Geoffroy, visited the Cathedral, where Fr. Cleopas conducted a short service, praying for the well-being and the spiritual progress of the students and their families. Read the rest of this entry »

“Thank you!! So far in 2010 we are nicely ahead of our 2009 Stewardship pace, thanks to YOU, but we can’t stop or even slowdown, we need more Stewards, we need YOU. Stewardship is the cornerstone of our community, it is the lifeline of our Cathedral. With Stewardship there is no limit to what our Cathedral Community can accomplish. If YOU are already among our Stewards, thank you; if you have not yet committed to 2010 Stewardship please do so now…and don’t forget to urge your friends and family to join you as Stewards. Do you know that your Stewardship level is completely determined by you. It is what you want it to be. It can be your daily cup of coffee, it can be the equivalent of a lunch or a dinner out per week. You can contribute all at once or make weekly or monthly contributions to your Stewardship pledge. However you do it, please join the hundreds of Cathedral Stewards who have already said YES to Stewardship!”

A letter from Stewardship Chair John Georgountzos; the Very Rev. Fr. Cleopas Strongylis; and Demetris Photopoulos, Parish Council President:

Dearly Beloved Stewards and Friends of the Annunciation Cathedral family,

CHRIST IS RISEN! CRISTOS ANESTI

We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Having recently celebrated Holy Easter, we have an opportunity to reflect on the immense goodness of God and His many blessings to us.

We have just finished a busy Lenten season – from attending many church services and receptions, enjoying fellowship at the Palm Sunday Family luncheon, participating in the Greek Independence Day parade, watching our Greek School students put on a memorable Independence Day program, being enlightened with informative lectures on our religion, Greek culture and health, and watching our basketball teams win two championships! These are only a few recent activities in the life of our historical Cathedral.
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The Yerontitis scholarship was established by the late Kostas C. Yerontitis, a member of the Cathedral. The Cathedral is required to award Scholarship aid to “worthy, talented, and industrious young men and women of Greek parentage or descent residing in the United States of America”. All applications must be received by June 15, 2010 to be evaluated by a special Committee. The committee’s decision shall be final. Pick up an application at the Pangari or at the Church Office.

The Geuras scholarship was established by Peter and Theodora Geuras members of the Annunciation Cathedral. The Cathedral is required to award Scholarship aid to “worthy, talented, and industrious young men and women of Greek parentage or descent residing in the United States of America”. All applications must be received by June 15, 2010 to be evaluated by a special Committee. The committee’s decision shall be final. Pick up an application at the Pangari or at the Church Office.

Please note that all Sundays and major Holy Days the Liturgy takes place at the Cathedral
Sundays – 8:30 a.m. Orthros, 9:45 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Weekdays – 8:00 a.m. Orthros followed by the Divine Liturgy

June
Sunday, June 13 – Metropolis Awards Banquet
Monday, June 14 – St. Methodios – Name Day of our Metropolitan, 8:00 a.m. Orthros followed by the D. Liturgy

July
Tuesday, July 27 – Great Martyr Panteleimon – Orthros & D. Liturgy (Chapel)

August
Monday, August 2 – Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos – 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
Wednesday, August 4 – Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos – 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
Friday, August 6 – Holy Transfiguration – Orthros & D. Liturgy (Chapel)
Monday, August 9 – Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos – 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
Wednesday, August 11 – Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos – 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
Friday, August 13 – Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos – 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
Saturday, August 14 – Vespers for the Dormition of Theotokos – 7:00 p.m. (Cathedral)
Sunday, August 15 – Dormition of Theotokos – Orthros & D. Liturgy (Cathedral)

September
Wednesday, September 8 – Nativity of Theotokos (Chapel)

October
Tuesday, October 26 – St. Demetrios (Chapel)

November
Monday, November 29 – Vespers for St. Andrew – His Eminence (Chapel)
Tuesday, November 30 – St. Andrew – His Eminence (Chapel)

December
Monday, December 6 – St. Nicholas (Chapel)
FRIDAY, December 24, CHRISTMAS EVE
Royal Hours of Christmas 9:00 a.m. -Vespers – Liturgy of St. Basil 6:00 p.m. – Christmas Carols by our Choir
SATURDAY, December 25, CHRISTMAS DAY – Orthros 8:30 a.m. and Divine Liturgy to follow

Save the date – Saturday, October 23, 2010 – 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception, 8:00 p.m. Concert at the Cathedral Center. To reserve tickets, please contact the Cathedral Office.

The evening will be enriched by the presence of several prominent educators, classicists, and Greek American constituents. A reception will follow the lecture. A formal invitation and details in terms of the evening Program will be forthcoming shortly. In the interim, I kindly ask that you please mark this date on your calendars and that you inform and entice your respective constituents to attend as their presence will be most critical to the success of the evening, and of course, very much appreciated.