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January 2019 Update

Each month, the Diocese Missions Council will send out a monthly email to update the faithful of our Diocese with upcoming events and other relevant information for our Diocese with the goal of increasing communication within our Diocese. Events & Announcements will also be posted on the Diocese Website, Facebook Page, and Google Calendar. Please share this email with your parish and encourage all to sign up for this list.

Diocese Theophany Celebration

On Saturday, January 5, 2019, the Diocese gathered at St. George Cathedral in Worcester to celebrate the Feast of the Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All the clergy from the Diocese celebrated the Divine Liturgy with His Grace Bishop JOHN.
AXIOS to Fr. Michael Henningham (St. Stephen Church, Springfield) who was ordained to the Holy Priesthood and to Dn. Phillip Lasseter (Seminarian at Holy Cross assigned to St. George Church, Norwood) who was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Grace Bishop JOHN at the Divine Liturgy in Worcester on January 5.

Teen SOYO Day of Service - Saturday, February 2

Join Teens from the Diocese to lend a hand & bring a smile to our community! Saturday, February 2nd at Saint George Cathedral: Divine Liturgy for the Presentation of Christ to the Temple at 10:00 am, followed by Day of Service beginning at 12:30 pm: A meal and rides will be provided for all who are registered. We will end the day with Vespers at 5:00pm. Cost: $10 per teen. RSVP by January 27th online at:https://goo.gl/forms/5VK1VVUjwE6eGZnu1  Email downeyouthdirector@gmail.com with questions!

Diocese Lenten Retreat - Saturday, March 30

We are so excited to welcome back His Grace Bishop ANTHONY of Toledo & the Midwest as our Keynote Speaker for the annual Lenten Retreat which will be held on Saturday March 30, 2019 at St. George Church in West Roxbury. This event is sponsored by the Diocese Antiochian Women, and will begin with Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am and conclude with Great Vespers at 3:00 pm. Lunch is included. Children's activities for ages 3-11 will be offered during Bishop ANTHONY's talks. All are invited to attend. More details and registration info will be sent to the parishes soon.

Diocese Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors

Students graduating from high school in 2019 whose parents are members in good standing at a parish of our Diocese are eligible to apply for the Diocese Scholarships. Please contact your parish priest for more information and for application materials. Application deadline is March 31, 2019.

Upcoming Diocese Events - Save the Dates!

  • February 2, 2019 - Diocese Antiochian Women Meeting @ St. George, Lawrence
  • February 2, 2019 - Diocese Teen SOYO Day of Service @ St. George Cathedral, Worcester
  • February 2, 2019 - Young Adult Networking Event @ St. Mary Cambridge
  • March 8-10, 2019 - YES Providence Trip @ St. Mary, Pawtucket
  • March 30, 2019 - Diocese Lenten Retreat, @ St. George, West Roxbury
  • March 31, 2019 - Diocese Scholarships Deadline
  • April 6, 2019 - Diocese Spring Meetings @ St. Mary, Pawtucket
  • April 28, 2019 - PASCHA
  • May 3-5, 2019 - Young Adult Retreat w/ Fr. Milad @ St. George, Worcester
  • June 8, 2019 - Oratorical Festival @ St. George, Norwood
  • June 22, 2019 - Parish Life Celebration @ St. George, West Roxbury hosted by St. Stephen Church, Springfield, & Emmanuel Church, Warren
  • July 21-28, 2019 - Archdiocese Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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