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Holy Protection of the Theotokos
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Holy and Glorious
Apostle Thomas
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 7th Ecumenical Council
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Symeon the New Theologian
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James (Iakovos) Apostle,
brother of Our Lord
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Holy Great
Martyr Demetrius
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Dear Family and Friends,
Please know that the beginning of our Orthodox Christian education is The Divine Liturgy! Please be present and on time...9:30am!!!; that way our young ones see our example and they learn, from a young age, that worship is the most important part in beginning a new week.
You and I together, no matter our age, our circumstances can improve on making ourselves better Orthodox Christians.
Let us look at our children as an example... in them we find undiminished the capacity for faith, simplicity, gentleness, compassion, imagination and meekness!
As we continue to encourage them to be the best they can be, in school, sports, activities, music, arts, etc. let us encourage them, by our example, in striving to become the best Orthodox Christian they can be!!!
We have such a rich blessing in passing on THE TRUE FAITH to the next generation. Do we want to take the time to learn it ourselves, so then we are able to live a life well pleasing to God and be example to not only those in our household, but to all we come in contact with?
I want to close with these statements...
What will your children say about how they were taught the faith 10 years from now?
What will your children say about how they were brought up in the faith 10 years from now?
What will their fondest memories be of the church?
And are you making such memories possible for them in the life of the Church?
With love,
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Children's Word
Written by Presbytera Alexandra Houck
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STEWARDSHIP
The Parish Family Festival held on Sunday, September 20, had an excellent turnout! Thank you to everyone who generously donated to the potluck meal; helped with set-up and clean-up; cooked and served; and supported the ALS ice bucket challenge. We raised $700! Hope you had fun!
Over the summer, we included a two-minute
survey regarding activities held at St. Nicholas. If you didn't get a chance to complete it, please take
the two-minute survey
now!
Thank you,
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GREEK SCHOOL
With fall upon us, we wish to welcome back all the Greek School students. They have grown up so much during the summer months. Five new children have also joined us this year! The first day of classes was September 19 and Father Demetri had a beautiful Agiasmo service. This year Irini Pandekidis, who has passed all three levels of the Ellinomathia exam, will be teaching one of the classes assisted by her mother Dr. Antonellou Pandekidis.
Haralambos Stathopoulos will teach Greek Dancing before and after classes. Efthemia Zervoglos will also be teaching chanting lessons for those who are interested.
Thank you very much for turning in your registrations forms so we have a record of your child's emergency information.
On Sunday, October 25, one student will recite a poem at the Maleotis Center to commemorate OXI Day.
We look forward to a wonderful school year.
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ST. IRENE'S PHILOPTOCHOS
Hello All,
Our board had its first fall meeting and it was good to see all those in attendance. Thank you for coming and contributing your ideas. It was especially nice to have Fr. Demetri with us and listen to his views on some important issues. Thank you, Father, for your guidance.
We collected $310 for HC/HC from the tray offered to our parishioners and we will match the collection and send a total of $620 to the school for their Scholarship Fund. Thank you all very much!
Our other National commitment for September was to the Retired Clergy and Widowed Presvyteres Fund to which we sent $100. This was in addition to the $500 we had sent in the Spring for the Presvytera Baker Fund. We also voted to donate $100 for the needy of Greece.
St. Irene's has donated $250 for the Commemorative Program for the National Philoptochos 2015 Children's Medical Fund Luncheon to be held on October 31 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. It is sponsored by the Metropolis of Boston this year. Grand Drawing tickets are available at $10 each or 3 for $25.
Once again this year, we will have one of our biggest Fund Raiser, the White Elephant Sale, on
November 7. Please save the date and your treasures to bring to church (see attached flyer for further information regarding needed items and delivery dates). Our own board member, Mary Correia, is chairing this event. See flyer.
I would like to remind all that our St. Nicholas parish is still collecting food items for the Lexington Food Pantry. The needs are constant so please bring your items as you come to church on Sunday. Children are especially happy to add in the designated boxes located in the Hall.
Hope to see you at our next meeting Monday, October 19, at 6:30 PM!
God Bless,
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GOYA
GOYA has
begun! 
As we coordinate our first meetings, we would like to welcome all new and returning GOYAns to the group and their families. Eleni and I look forward to a great year.
We would like to thank the GOYAns who came to the Parish Family Fasitival. We had fun doing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge together. Great Job!
Our plans for this year include learning more about our faith, leading service activities, visiting other Orthodox Churches and social activities with other GOYAs.
Some of our GOYAns have expressed an interest in attending MBC's 1st Annual GOYA Fall Camp in NH. We will be sending out an email for those who would like to attend to sign up so we can coordinate logistics. Mark your calendars and make sure you are free, the dates are November 6-8, 2015.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
We had a great time on September 20th at our Family Fun day! More than 30 people took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money for ALS ( Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's Disease) Research.
We were blessed with great weather, a great turnout, and the generosity of our parish family and were able to donate $700 to the ALS Foundation from the Saint Nicholas family!!!! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT PARTICIPATED IN ANY WAY!!!
We would also like to start a new program called "The Complete, Healthy YOU!! This is open to ALL members of the parish family and will consist of nutritional and exercise education, weekly confidential weigh ins, food journaling, support group meetings, weekly lectures on all aspects of health, nutrition and wellness, and, of course, group exercise!!We are shooting to start this the first week of November. LETS GET HEALTHY TOGETHER!!!!!!
BUT WE NEED YOU!!!
Please let us know if :
1. you are intertested
2. what day / time per week works best for you
Just either call Judy Gray at (978-266-1409) or email her.
More information will be posted in the weekly bulletin!
God bless you all!!!
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TEEN & ADULT CHOIR
Meets Thursday nights at 7:00pm. Join us!
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Messages
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Liturgy of St. Iakovos
Thursday, October 22, at 6pm.
Please join us in celebrating the beautiful Divine Liturgy of St. Iakovos which occurs only twice a year. See flyer.
"Alexander the Great" Lecture Series
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video lectures will resume, Thursday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m.
A fellowship will follow the program.
Sunday Fellowship Hour
During the year, many have come forward to host a Sunday Fellowship Hour and we thank them so much. It is part of our Sunday and we all look forward to it as an opportunity to meet and greet fellow parishioners and visitors. However, there are some Sundays that no one has signed up and the decision is made to serve only coffee. Should this occur, no one should feel the need to run out and purchase anything. Although this appreciated, it is not necessary. Thank you.
Not Receiving Church Material?
If you have not been receiving church material/mailing or emails, please contact the church office at
781-862-6453 or email st.nicholaslex@verizon.net Thank you.
Monthly Bulletin Personal or Business Ad
If you are interested in placing a personal or business,
please contact the church office at 781-862-6453 or email st.nicholaslex@verizon.net
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Baptism
On September 12, 2015, the daughter of Daphne and Nector Ritzakis was baptized and given the name Efimia Kassiani by her Godmother Meli Papayannis. The proud grandparents are Efimia and Costas Papadopoulos
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Falling Asleep
On September 10, 2015 a funeral service was celebrated for Mary Mooney, aunt of Michael Mooney and Elizabeth DiMenedetto
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