Philoptochos News: 2023 Philoptochos and Kiafas Scholarships: Scholarship application forms for graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a post-secondary education are availabe in the Church Narthex. Submission deadline: May 1, 2023Hellenic American Academy News (hellenicaa.org): Upcoming events and field trips:
April 30: Greek Independence Parade in BostonMay 12: Stone Zoo Field Trip May 19: Grades 3 - 6 will visit the Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II Metropolis of Boston News: Scholarships: The Metropolis offers scholarship opportunities for Greek Orthodox current college students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students may apply through the online application process from March 13-April 23, 2023. These scholarships are awarded annually via endowments established by the St. George’s Hellenic Benefit Society of Tsamantas of Worcester, MA and the Charles C. Condes Family of Chicago, IL and administered under the auspices of the Metropolis of Boston. For more infromation and to apply: BOSTON.GOARCH.ORG/MINISTRIES/SCHOLARSHIPSKosmos Project 2023 - Experience Summer In Thessaloniki - Auguest 1-16, 2023 for ages 18-25: To apply and for information please go to: boston.goarch.org/kosmos. An informational zoom meeting will take place on April 4 at 6:30pm. A zoom link will be provided minutes before the meeting. boston.goarch.org/kosmosinfomeetingNews from Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology: Announcing the MTS Degree Online Program / Now Accepting Applications: https://enrollment.hchc.edu/mts_online_inquiryThe online MTS program is equivalent to the on-campus version of the same degree. It is comprised of 16 three-credit courses delivered asynchronously; there are eight required foundational courses, including:
- Biblical Studies
- Church History
- Patrology
- Liturgics
- Dogmatic Theology
- Ecumenism/World Religions
Students also choose an area of concentration to devote at least four courses. Four open electives round out the 16-course curriculum.The MTS online program serves those ...
- looking for a customizable graduate theological degree comprised of eight electives and eight required courses.
- wishing to pursue doctoral studies following their MTS degree.
- are Orthodox Christians from all jurisdictions seeking graduate study in theology
- deacons or monastics who need additional theological education.
- members of other Christian traditions interested in a graduate degree in Orthodox theological studies.
- lay Orthodox leaders that desire to serve their parishes by deepening their understanding of the Orthodox faith.
Upcoming Church Services: Unless, otherwise specified: Orthros 9:00am, Divine Liturgy 10am
April 09: Palm Sunday, Divine Liturgy - Κυριακή των Βαιων; 7:00pm: Nymphios ( Bridegroom) Service - Ή Ακολουθία του Νυμφιου
April 10: Holy Monday 7:00pm: Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service - Ή Ακολουθία του Νυμφιου
April 11: Holy Tuesday 7:00 pm: Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service - Ή Ακολουθία του Νυμφιου/ Τροπάριο της Κασσιανής
April 12: Holy Wednesday 3:00pm: Holy Unction - Άγιο Ευχέλαιο; 7:00pm Holy Unction - Άγιο Ευχέλαιο.
April 13: Holy Thursday 8:00am : Divine Liturgy - Θεία Λειτουργία; 6:00pm: Holy Passion of Christ - Τα Πάθη Του Χριστού
April 14: Holy Friday 3:00pm: Apokathelosis (taking Jesus down from the Cross) - Ή Αποκαθήλωσις Του Κυρίου ημών Ιησού Χριστού
7:00 pm Epitaphios Threnos (Lamentations Service)- Επιτάφιος Θρήνος
April 15: Holy Saturday 8:00am: Divine Liturgy - Θεία Λειτουργία; 11pm: The Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ -
Ή Ανάστασις Του Κυρίου ημών Ιησού Χριστού.
April 16: Easter Sunday 11:00am: Agape Service; Άγιο Πάσχα, Ή Ακολουθία τής Αγάπης
April 21: Theotokos of the Lifegiving Font - Ζωοδόχου Πηγής.
May 25: Thursday: The Ascension of Our Savior Jesus Christ, Divine Liturgy - Ή Αναληψις Τού Σωτήρος Θεία Λειτουργία.
Maliotis Cultural Center News: https://maliotis.hchc.edu/
50 Goddard Avenue Brookline, MA 02445 on the campus of Hellenic College Holy Cross April 23: Alkestis Tragedy with Demetrios LalosMay 13: Anatoliama Concert
Church Office Hours: The Church Office is open to parishioners and visitors. Office Hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00am - 1:00pm and Friday 8:00am-11am. Please use the side entrance and ring the door bell. If you prefer to use the elevator entrance, call the office upon arrival to be let in.
Pastoral Visits: Please call the Church Office at 978 458-8092 to arrange a hospital, nursing home or shut-in visit by Fr. Nick. Health care facilities are unable to contact us because oof HIPAA regulations.