E D VE H T The Newsletter of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England Winter 2016 Another Season of Christmas Cheer I his coming December our Annunication Cathedral will once again host a series of events to commemorate the Christmas season. Make sure you mark your calendar and join us for these special holiday events that make the end of the year so special. There is something for everyone, young and old alike, to enjoy. The month kicks off with another Friday Family Night event at our Cathedral Center Hall in Brookline. On December 4 our Ladies Philopto- Later that week, on December 9 we chos will once again offer the annual will have Gingerbread House night Saint Nicholas Christmas Luncheon, when our families gather to create gin- immediately following the Divine Litur- gerbread houses to adorn their homes gy. The Luncheon will take place in the during the Christmas season. All are Davis Hall. Bring your families and en- invited (especially our yiayiades and joy the best of the holiday season with papoudes) to join with our children as “Christmas Sing.” Make sure you are food, caroling, and a special guest! we celebrate the season. on hand to hear the world class voices On December 11, our AnnunicaOon of our choir sing the Christmas carols Christmas Events Cathedral Choir, under the direcOon of that we all know so well. Dean Limberakis, will offer us the On December 18, our Sunday and December 4: Saint Nicholas songs of the season with their annual Greek Schools will present their Christ- Luncheon at the Davis Hall at the mas Pageant and tell us all about the Cathedral after the Divine Liturgy. story of the NaOvity of our Lord and December 9: Gingerbread House Savior Jesus Christ. Making at Center Hall at 6:30 pm. December 11: Cathedral Choir “A The culminaOon of the season takes Christmas Sing” place, of course, on Christmas Eve and December 18: Sunday and Greek Christmas Day. The Vesperal Liturgy will School Christmas Pageant be celebrated on Saturday, December December 24: Vesperal Liturgy at 24 at 6:30 pm. On Christmas Day, with 6:30 pm HIs Eminence Metropolitan Methodios December 25: Orthros at 8:45 am, of Boston presiding, Orthros begins at Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. 8:45 am followed by the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. From the Dean’s Desk Annunciation The Humility of Greek Orthodox Cathedral Christ’s Nativity of New England His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Holy Metropolis of Boston The Rev. Fr. Demetrios E. Tonias, Ph.D. O ver 700 years before the birth of SalvaOon, a prophet foresaw the Cathedral Dean humble beginnings of the “Ruler from everlasOng.” ”But you, Beth- Contact Fr. Demetrios at: lehem Ephratha, though you are li‘le among the thousands of Judah, Cell: 617.955.0126 Email: [email protected] yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasOng” (Micah 5:2). The 2016 Parish Council quesOon for us today is, “do we also see these humble beginnings?” Robert Badavas, President Simone Dodge, Vice-President As is the case with every Christmas sea- Christ was not surrounded by fla‘erers and Chris Karimbakas, Treasurer son, we find ourselves scrambling to fulfill the courOers extolling His greatness but rather by James Karimbakas, Assistant Treasurer requirements of holiday happiness that have humble shepherds tending their flocks. Fotene Andreadis, Secretary been established by a society and culture that In His birth Christ shows us that human Charles Eliopoulos, Assistant Secretary could care less for the character and nature glory is fleeOng but that divine glory is ever- Mary Cleary Ellen Marie Demeter of the feast it seeks to extol. From our expen- lasOng. Today the small town of His birth is George Fountas sive decoraOons to the elaborate parOes and known throughout the world. Today the cave Mary Hanna the even more ostentaOous gils that we lav- of His birth is a shrine. Today the praise of ConstanOne Kechris ish on one another—Christmas has been vain men has been drowned out by the choir Lula Kiflit transformed into a spectacle that stands in of angels and faithful generaOons extolling Alex Mavradis opposiOon to the message that the birth of His glory and the faithful of this age who cry Teddy Papaslis Christ offers us. This year, our Christmas ex- out as well, “Christ is Born, Glorify Him!” Maria Theodore travagance is most likely miOgated only by The humility of Christ’s birth in the cave Parish Ministry Team the current state of the economy, rather than foreshadows the extreme humility (ἡ ἄκρα a profound understanding of the extreme ταπεινt ωσις) of His burial in the tomb; for the Book Store: Vasilika Tsucalas Chanters: Samuel Herron, Pavlos SoOrelis condescension (συγκαταβt ασις) that Christ of- light that shown forth from Bethlehem that Choirmaster: Dean Limberakis fered all of humanity when the Word of God first Christmas would illuminate those bound Communica<ons Ministry: Alex Mavradis took flesh in a humble manger in a cave. in Hades and burst forth from the sepulcher Greek School Director: Anastasia For God took flesh not in the grandest of that first Pascha. It is not that this is a paradox Moragianni ciOes on earth but in the “li‘le among the so much as it is an indicaOon that mankind’s Hall Rentals: Fotene Andreadis thousands of Judah.” Yet even with this ex- thinking is wrong-headed. It is the smallest of Kali Parea: Fran Giannakopoulos, Popy ample, sOll many of us struggle and dream, if towns not the great city. It is the cave not the Koshivos not for a life in the “big city” then for a life in palace. It is the cross not the sword. These Office Staff: Kevin Cochran, Pauline Coutlis, Anastasia Moragianni the “good secOon of town.” Similarly we want are the things that make a King! These are Philoptochos President: Dr. Calliope GalaOs the best for our children—the best hospital the things that make us children of God! Seminarians: Paul Colwell, Angelo with the best delivery room and the best doc- Therefore, let us emulate the humility of Maginas, Jordan Parro tors. And yet, the Son of God first breathed Christ’s birth. Know that the palace vanishes Sexton: Anastas Papaargjir the crisp evening air in a manger in a cave. but that the light of the cave endures. Great Stewardship CommiIee: Dr. Chris We seek and expect gils from those closest ciOes die but the glory of Bethlehem survives. Afendulis, Dr. Marica Arvanites, ConsOnOne to us and yet it would be only strangers and Kings and rulers rise and fall but the King of Calliontzis, Simone Dodge, Dr. Chris Gussis, Mary Hatzis foreigners who would lay gils at the feet of Kings born in a cave is “from everlasOng.” We Sunday School Director: Peter the Christ child. commemorate the event of Christ’s NaOvity at Giannacopoulos The message of Christmas, my brothers every liturgy when the priest stands before Veterans Ministry: Dr. Chris Gussis, Peter and sisters, is that the Son of God came into the Prothesis table containing the bread and Vergados, Alex Mavradis His creaOon to teach us all what is of value wine to be offered and says: Youth Ministries: Debbie Chronopoulos, and what is of substance-—that which is per- Prepare O Bethlehem, Eden is open to all. Pauline Coutlis, Aglaia Georgountzos, Faith manent and that which is an illusion—and Adorn yourself O Ephratha for, in the cave, the Gordon, Maria Kalaitzidis, Elizabeth Torres how to live as human beings. Christ was not Tree of Life has blossomed forth from the Vir- Visit us on the Internet born in a great city but the great ciOes of that gin. Her womb has been revealed as a noeFc www.bostoncathedral.org age have since been replaced by those whose Paradise wherein lies the divine seedling. If we www.facebook.com/bostoncathedral presOge and grandeur dwarf that which they partake of it we shall live, if not, then we shall held. Christ was not born in a palace but the die as Adam. Christ is born, restoring the once palaces of that age have all since faded away. fallen image! 2 • The Dove December 6 St. Nicholas of Myra in Lycia the Wonderworker S aint Nicholas, the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia is famed as a great saint pleasing unto God. He was born in the city of Patara in the region of Lycia (on the south coast of the Asia Minor peninsula), and was the only son of pious parents Theophanes and Nonna, who had vowed to dedicate him to God. As the fruit of the prayer of his childless parents, the infant Nicholas from the very day of his birth revealed to people the light of his fu- turned, Nicholas asked his blessing for a pil- DiocleOan (284-305). Bishop Nicholas, locked up ture glory as a wonderworker. His mother, grimage to the Holy Land. Along the way the in prison together with other ChrisOans for refus- Nonna, aler giving birth was immediately saint predicted a storm would arise and ing to worship idols, sustained them and exhort- healed from illness. The newborn infant, while threaten the ship. St Nicholas saw the devil ed them to endure the fe‘ers, punishment and sOll in the bapOsmal font, stood on his feet get on the ship, intending to sink it and kill torture. The Lord preserved him unharmed. Upon three hours, without support from anyone, all the passengers. At the entreaty of the de- the accession of St ConstanOne (May 21) as em- thereby honoring the Most Holy Trinity. St spairing pilgrims, he calmed the waves of the peror, St Nicholas was restored to his flock, which Nicholas from his infancy began a life of fast- sea by his prayers. Through his prayer a cer- joyfully received their guide and intercessor. ing, and on Wednesdays and Fridays he would tain sailor of the ship, who had fallen from In the year 325 St Nicholas was a parOcipant not accept milk from his mother unOl aler his the mast and was mortally injured was also in the First Ecumenical Council. This Council pro- parents had finished their evening prayers. restored to health. claimed the Nicean Symbol of Faith, and he From his childhood Nicholas thrived on When he reached the ancient city of stood up against the hereOc Arius with the likes the study of Divine Scripture; by day he Jerusalem and came to Golgotha, St Nicholas of Sts Sylvester the Bishop of Rome (January 2), would not leave church, and by night he gave thanks to the Savior. He went to all the Alexander of Alexandria (May 29), Spyridon of prayed and read books, making himself a holy places, worshiping at each one. One Trimythontos (December 12) and other Fathers worthy dwelling place for the Holy Spirit. night on Mount Sion, the closed doors of the of the Council. Bishop Nicholas of Patara rejoiced at the church opened by themselves for the great St Nicholas, fired with zeal for the Lord, as- spiritual success and deep piety of his pilgrim. Going round the holy places con- sailed the hereOc Arius with his words, and also nephew. He ordained him a reader, and then nected with the earthly service of the Son of struck him upon the face. For this reason, he was elevated Nicholas to the priesthood, making God, St Nicholas decided to withdraw into deprived of the emblems of his episcopal rank him his assistant and entrusOng him to in- the desert, but he was stopped by a divine and placed under guard. But several of the holy struct the flock. voice urging him to return to his naOve coun- Fathers had the same vision, seeing the Lord In serving the Lord the youth was fer- try. He returned to Lycia, and yearning for a Himself and the Mother of God returning to him vent of spirit, and in his proficiency with life of quietude, the saint entered into the the Gospel and omophorion. The Fathers of the quesOons of faith he was like an Elder, who brotherhood of a monastery named Holy Council agreed that the audacity of the saint was aroused the wonder and deep respect of be- Sion, which had been founded by his uncle. pleasing to God, and restored the saint to the of- lievers. Constantly at work and vivacious, in But the Lord again indicated another path for fice of bishop. unceasing prayer, the priest Nicholas dis- him, “Nicholas, this is not the vineyard Even during his life the saint worked many played great kind-heartedness towards the where you shall bear fruit for Me. Return to miracles. One of the greatest was the deliver- flock, and towards the afflicted who came to the world, and glorify My Name there.” So he ance from death of three men unjustly con- him for help, and he distributed all his inher- lel Patara and went to Myra in Lycia. demned by the Governor, who had been bribed. itance to the poor. Upon the death of Archbishop John, The saint boldly went up to the execuOoner and There was a certain formerly rich inhabi- Nicholas was chosen as Bishop of Myra aler took his sword, already suspended over the tant of Patara, whom St Nicholas saved from one of the bishops of the Council said that a heads of the condemned. The Governor, de- great sin. The man had three grown new archbishop should be revealed by God, nounced by St Nicholas for his wrong doing, re- daughters, and in desparaOon he planned to not chosen by men. One of the elder bishops pented and begged for forgiveness. sell their bodies so they would have money had a vision of a radiant Man, Who told him He worked many other miracles, and strug- for food. The saint, learning of the man’s that the one who came to the church that gled many long years at his labor. Through the poverty and of his wicked intenOon, secretly night and was first to enter should be made prayers of the saint, the city of Myra was rescued visited him one night and threw a sack of gold archbishop. He would be named Nicholas. from a terrible famine. He appeared to a certain through the window. With the money the The bishop went to the church at night to Italian merchant and lel him three gold pieces as man arranged an honorable marriage for his await Nicholas. The saint, always the first to a pledge of payment. He requested him to sail to daughter. St Nicholas also provided gold for arrive at church, was stopped by the bishop. Myra and deliver grain there. More than once, the the other daughters, thereby saving the family “What is your name, child?” he asked. God’s saint saved those drowning in the sea, and provid- from falling into spiritual destrucOon. In be- chosen one replied, “My name is Nicholas, ed release from capOvity and imprisonment. stowing charity, St Nicholas always strove to Master, and I am your servant.” Having reached old age, St Nicholas peace- do this secretly and to conceal his good deeds. Aler his consecraOon as archbishop, St fully fell asleep in the Lord. His venerable relics The Bishop of Patara decided to go on Nicholas remained a great asceOc, appearing were preserved incorrupt in the local cathedral pilgrimage to the holy places at Jerusalem, to his flock as an image of gentleness, kind- church and flowed with curaOve myrrh, from and entrusted the guidance of his flock to St ness and love for people. This was parOcular- which many received healing. In the year 1087, Nicholas, who fulfilled this obedience care- ly precious for the Lycian Church during the his relics were transferred to the Italian city of fully and with love. When the bishop re- persecuOon of ChrisOans under the emperor Bari, where they rest even now (See May 9). Winter 2016 • 3 From Robert Badavas, Parish Council President Making our Dreams a Reality in the New Year As we arrive to the celebraOon of the birth of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, we are also reminded that another year is almost “in the books.” In our spiritual lives, the coming and passing of years doesn’t mean much; we are preparing for eternal life in His Kingdom but in our secular lives, the passage of Ome seems to mean everything. We all know the common refrains: “Where have the years gone?”; “Where did this year go?”; “It seems like only yesterday.” The passage of Ome is so meaningful that we seem to measure it by “what we haven’t done” or “what we Parish Council. These parish council mem- tended and demonstrated great community haven’t accomplished.” We spend far too bers care deeply about our community and spirit. Our 2016 Greek Fest, however, was ex- much Ome fre(cid:130)ng about Ome that has are commi‘ed to the Church. I ask that traordinary in its broad appeal—from the passed instead of rejoicing in the present. every steward acknowledge our parish coun- lasOng memories it created, the goodwill it There is, however, always Ome to accomplish cil members and thank them for their service engendered and the contribuOon it made to so much more. the next Ome you see them in Church (their our 2016 operaOng outcome. The 2016 Greek I have always been somewhat of a names are listed on page 2 of this issue of Fest had gross proceeds of $155,000 and the dreamer. To dream is to think about: “What's The Dove). net from the three day fesOval was in excess next?”; “What must be done?”; or “What My second reflecOon is that 2016 will be of $96,000. We said at the appreciaOon din- changes should be made?” These thoughts recorded as a remarkable year for the Annun- ner in early October but it certainly bears re- are all in the spirit of doing good work that ciaOon Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New peaOng, “THANK YOU!” Thank you to the over can benefit many. Our dreams should be England. We exceeded 300 stewards (306 as 100 Stewards, and friends of the Cathedral about what might be, not what wasn’t. Our of this wriOng), which is the largest number in community who worked Orelessly to make From Dr. Calliope Galatis, Philoptochos President focus should be about where we are going, nearly a decade. The pillar of any community this year’s fesOval so successful. We have es- not where we have been. Our eyes should al- is its stewardship and our community is tablished a successful framework for years to A Busy Summer and an Even Busier ways point toward the future. When we look blessed. Our numbers are increasing while come, most especially with the Pumpkin Fes- back it must be to learn from our experiences our ‘core’ remains strong and dedicated, for Oval a‘ached to Greek Fest, which our good Fall Schedule and to gain knowledge for future endeavors. which we are enormously thankful. Only with friend Alan MacKinnon sponsored. Some of In simple terms, this is all code for learning an acOve, commi‘ed, and growing steward- you may have heard me say, “we may not be from our mistakes. Thankfully, with God’s ship will the Cathedral march confidently to the largest or the wealthiest community but, blessing of good health and a wonderful fami- the future. If you haven’t commi‘ed as a in my heart I believe, we are the richest.” We ly I have managed to live my life asking, steward, or if you know someone who hasn’t are blessed with so many Stewards, so many “what’s next?” To be sure, we also need to yet commi‘ed, please be counted before friends and good neighbors who support our I hope everyone has had an enjoyable, res(cid:135)ul summer. As you are aware, Philoptochos means friend of the live in the present and “stop and smell the year end and please encourage your family community and wish us Godspeed. poor. Philoptochos began their busy summer schedule with the Clergy Laity Congress held July 3-8 in roses.” At the end of the day, however, it’s all and friends to be counted as well. Our stew- I pray that this reflecOon will afford us Nashville, Tennessee. At the convenOon the Philoptochos, along with delegates from the Congress packaged about tomorrow—the mystery of tomorrow, ardship numbers are the bellwether of both the strength and sense of opOmism needed the uncertainty of tomorrow, and, most im- the vibrancy and the reach of our Cathedral to anOcipate what can be. This sense of opO- 25,188 meals for hungry children in Nashville and Greece. portantly, the promise of tomorrow. Church and the love people feel for its mism in the increase in our Greek and Sunday Throughout the summer, Philoptochos, will be used to help veterans make a place At present, we are preparing for the This view to tomorrow is an a(cid:130)tude I history, and its future. To all our Cathedral Schools. We can begin to restore our youth in with the help of our parishioners, conOnues they can call home. Greek FesOval which will be held on Sep- seek to foster as your Parish Council Presi- stewards I say, “THANK YOU!” numbers that will give us a real sense of fu- their outreach to veterans in which new Also during the summer, an addiOonal tember 16, 17, 18. As always, we will be set- dent. We can take pride in the 113-year his- My last area of reflecOon concerns the fi- ture. Our youth are vitally important. On Sun- household goods are collected and placed in room was built at the Philoxenia House. The Ong up and selling the pastries at the tory of this magnificent Cathedral. Most re- nancial stability of our community. This past days, I have the wonderful pleasure of greet- new trash receptacles that are then used as added room will provide a place for a FesOval. All of the proceeds are donated to cently, we can take pride in that which we ac- year was a financially solid year for the An- ing our parishioners at the end of services. In “housewarming baskets” for homeless veter- family, care giver, or paOent to stay at the our church. Volunteers are needed and wel- complished in 2016. There is, however, so nunciaOon Cathedral. We will finish this year these encounters, I am reminded that we ans. However, we sOll need your help with Philoxenia House in Ome of need. His Emi- comed to help, even if only for an hour. much more which can and must be done. having achieved an operaOng surplus. This have a most vibrant, loving, and dedicated our collecOon. For donaOons of new house- nence Metropolitan Methodios gave Philop- We are the ladies of Philoptochos and There are dreams to pursue. Our community surplus is modest, of course, since our mis- community. I also see the great potenOal that hold goods, check the church bulleOn for a tochos his blessings and approval to main- our mission is to minister to the poor and is certainly not ancient by biblical norms. sion is to “break even” as we preserve the exists in our Cathedral. Yes, there is work to list of the items that are needed and place tain the addiOonal room at the Philoxenia those in need. We are only successful with Nevertheless, our accomplishments are re- community’s faciliOes and ministries. In addi- be done but if each of us takes on the role of them in the new barrel located at our Veter- house. the energy and commitment from our mem- markable. Our community has endured Oon, this will be a year without borrowing a “Cathedral Shepherd” and welcomes our ans Memorial Wall located by the door to On August 15, the Philoptochos hosted bers. We would like to extend an invitaOon through world wars and global conflicts, ur- from any restricted funds of the Church. This visitors, embraces our youth, and invites the parking lot. We will conOnue to collect a light luncheon buffet for the Feast of the to all parishioners interested in learning ban strife and suburban flight, good and diffi- is a significant achievement for the Cathedral those who may be seeking but have not yet items throughout the year. With the as- DormiOon of the Theotokos for all of our more about the Philoptochos, sharing fellow- cult economic Omes. Through it all, we are a and one in which all our stewards share. Your found their path into our home—into this sistance of the Department of Veterans Af- parishioners. The event was well received ship, and helping people in need. We will community that is proud, strong, and opO- consistent support and posiOve response to Cathedral Church—our future is assured. fairs and New England Healthcare System, and was a wonderful opportunity to share have our first meeOng at the Cathedral Man- misOc about the future. our appeals helped bring about this important At our recent General Assembly, you au- the items will be given to homeless veterans fellowship as we commemorated the Dor- sion, Monday September 12, at 7:00 p.m. As we look forward to 2017, permit me outcome. thorized the Parish Council to appropriate up who transiOon to independent living. Thank miOon. May Panagia conOnue to protect, Feel free to join us and learn more about our a few reflecOons on 2016. My first reflecOon Our many events during the year were all to $50,000 for a Master Plan for our Brook- you for all of your donaOons thus far which guide, and intercede for us. most meaningful ministry. is that we are blessed with fourteen extraor- very successful—our ApokreaOko and Palm line property. Our Brookline property is dinarily dedicated men and women on our Sunday luncheons for example, were well at- unique in its inherent magnificence. The 4 • The Dove continued on p. 5 mansion, chapel, and grounds, however, Cathedral. Over 40 years ago our church fa- planning and realizaOon of the Master Plan. need a viable plan for future use. To maxi- thers had a vision for an urban/suburban If you share in this “dreamer’s mindset” now mize the enormous potenOal of the Brookline Cathedral Community and it is Ome we rekin- is the Ome to start dreaming anew. It is not property we will need a commi‘ed effort on dled that vision and prepare for the future. about bricks and mortar, it is about Commu- the part of the enOre community. We enjoy Work on the Master Plan for Brookline will nity, it is about sustaining and growing the amazing green space in an incredibly bucolic commence early in 2017. All our stewards AnnunciaOon Greek Orthodox Cathedral of se(cid:130)ng less than fileen minutes from the will have an opportunity to play a role in the New England! November 6, 2016 Veterans Day Commemoration Photo Gallery WWiinntteerr 22001165 •• 55 Upcoming Events Hymn of the Na<vity Today in Bethlehem, Christ is Sunday Dec. 4 Philoptochos St. Nicholas Brunch born of the Virgin. Today, the Unoriginate begins, and the Sunday Dec. 4 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Word becomes flesh. The Friday Dec. 9 FAMILY NIGHT: Gingerbread House Making (6:30 pm) hosts of heaven are rejoicing, Sunday Dec. 11 Cathedral Choir: A Christmas Sing and the earth and humanity are merry. The Magi bring Sunday Dec. 17 Greek School Christmas Caroling their gils. The Shepherds Sunday Dec. 18 Christmas Pageant (Sunday School & Greek School) proclaim the marvel. And we Sunday Dec. 18 Sunday School Christmas Party/Greek School Bake Sale unceasingly cry aloud: "Glo- ry to God in the highest, and Saturday Dec. 24 Vesperal Liturgy (6:30 pm) on earth peace, goodwill to- Sunday Dec. 25 Orth./Lit.: Christmas (8:45/10:00 am at Cathedral) ward men!" Sunday Jan. 1 Orth./Lit.: St. Basil the Great (8:45/10:00 am at Cathedral) Thursday Jan. 5 Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great (6:30 pm at the Chapel) Friday Jan. 6 Orth./Lit.: Theophany (8:45/10:00 am at Cathedral) Sunday Jan. 8 Philoptochos Vasilopita Sunday (Aler Liturgy) Monday Jan. 9 Philoptochos MeeOng (7:00 pm) Sunday Jan. 15 Stewardship Sunday/Parish Council AffirmaOon of Office Monday Jan. 16 Youth Ski Trip to Pat’s Peak in New Hampshire Σήμερον ὁ Χριστός, ἐν Saturday Jan. 28 Youth SkaOng at Larz Anderson Park (1:30 pm) Βηθλεὲμ γεννᾶται ἐκ Sunday Jan. 29 Sunday and Greek School Three Hierarchs PresentaOon Παρθένου. Σήμερον ὁ ἄναρχος ἄρχεται, καὶ Thursday Feb. 2 Orth./Lit.: PresentaOon of Lord (8:45/10:00 am at Chapel) ὁ Λόγος σαρκοῦται. Αἱ δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν Sunday Feb. 5 Godparent Sunday ἀγάλλονται, καὶ ἡ γῆ Monday Feb. 6 Philoptochos MeeOng (7:00 pm) σὺν τοῖς ἀνθρώποις Sunday Feb.12 Philoptochos/Sunday School Visit to Hellenic Nursing Home εὐφραίνεται. Οἱ Μάγοι τὰ δῶρα προσφέρουσιν, Saturday Feb. 18 Orth./Lit.: Sat. of Souls (8:45/10:00 am at Cathedral) οἱ Ποιμένες τὸ θαῦμα Sunday Feb. 19 ApokreaOko (Mea(cid:135)are) Glendi (Aler Liturgy) κηρύττουσιν, ἡμεῖς δὲ ἀκαταπαύστως βοῶμεν· Saturday Feb. 25 Orth./Lit.: Sat. of Souls (8:45/10:00 am at Cathedral) Δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις Θεῷ, Sunday Feb. 26 Forgiveness Vespers at Cathedral (6:30 pm) καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς εἰρήνη, ἐν Monday Feb. 27 Great Compline (6:00 pm at Chapel) ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκία. 6 • The Dove September 16, 17, 18, 2016 Greek Fest Photo Gallery Winter 2016 • 7 From the Cathedral Facilities Administration Committee Cathedral Center offers an Hymn for the Departed Ideal Site for a Variety of Events Come, brethren, before the end, and let us all look upon our clay, upon the infirmity and meanness of our nature. Let us gaze on the tombs. Where is W e have all spent many hours at our Cathedral Center Hall where we a‘end a man’s glory? Where his outward beau- variety of events such as church funcOons, recepOons, meeOngs, and our an- ty? Where is the eloquent tongue? nual Greek FesOval. The Center Hall is also the home of our Greek School and our Where the noble brow, and where the youth events. What you may or may not know, however, is that the Cathedral Center eye? All is dust and shadow. Therefore, Savior, spare us all. Why does man de- is also the venue of choice for weddings, bap- pus is only minutes from the various urban Parish Council member, Alex Mavradis, and Osms, cultural gatherings, religious worship, centers of the City of Boston—an accessibili- by word of mouth. We also need our stew- ceive himself and boast? For he is and private parOes. Over forty years ago, the ty that makes the Hall a natural venue for a ards to help promote the Center Hall earth, and soon to the earth he will re- visionary stewards of the AnnunciaOon variety of events. through their own networks. The rental fee turn. Yet though we men are clay, why Cathedral made the Brookline property part We conOnue to rent the Center Hall under is quite reasonable, when compared to other of our community and gave us a unique asset, the direcOon of our FaciliOes AdministraOon Boston area venues. These photos, taken by do we cling so closely to the earth? For which we have enjoyed for four decades. Commi‘ee (Fay Andreadis, Chair). Our com- Alex Mavradis, show us the ways in which if we are Christ’s kindred, should we Over the years the Center Hall, by neces- bined gross rental revenue from all Cathedral the Center Hall is easily transformed into a not run to Him, leaving all this fleeOng sity, grew from a Cathedral-only facility into faciliOes, including the Cathedral Courtyard, breathtakingly beauOful venue. life, and seeking the life incorrupOble, a venue that is a‘racOve to the broader and, of course, the Center Hall is approximate- We are truly blessed to be stewards of a community. Parish Council President Jim ly $150,000 or 20% of our total operaOng in- landmark Cathedral at the epicenter of Boston which is Christ Himself, the illumina- Kaselis, of blessed memory, recognized the come. Clearly, the Hall is an enormously im- culture, educaOon, and healthcare. We are Oon of our souls? Hall’s potenOal to contribute to our operat- portant part of our overall operaOng budget. also blessed to have a Center Hall in Brookline ing budget. This potenOal comes from the We market the Center Hall primarily which is less than fileen minutes from Boston Center’s country se(cid:130)ng. Our Brookline cam- through social media, under the direcOon of and located in a peaceful country se(cid:130)ng. Cathedral Center Hall Warm Water and Holy Communion When he has summoned the faithful to the sacred banquet, the priest gives the sacrament to himself, and alerwards to all those of priestly rank and the altar-servers. But before this he drops into the chalice a lit- tle warm water, to symbolize the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. For the Holy Spirit came down when the whole plan of redempOon had been completed. And now the descent of the Spirit comes about when the sacrifice has been offered and the holy offerings have reached their perfecOon; it will be completed in those who communicate worthily. Since this warm water is not only water, but shares the nature of fire, it signifies the Holy Spirit, who is someOmes represented by water, and who came down upon the Apostles in the form of fire. This point of the liturgy represents that moment in Ome, for the Holy Spirit came down aler all things pertaining to Christ had been accomplished. In the same way, when the holy offerings have a‘ained their ulOmate per- fecOon, this water is added. For the mysteries also represent the Church, the Body of Christ, which re- ceived the Holy Spirit aler the Ascension and now aler the offerings are accepted at Christ’s altar. Nicholas Cabasilas 8 • The Dove Winter 2016 • 9 October 30, 2016 OXI Day Celebration Photo Gallery 10 • The Dove