ST. NICHOLAS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

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June 7th



Sunday of All Saints



8:00 AM

ORTHROS


9:00 AM

DIVINE LITURGY



ATTENDANCE

May 31: 126 people

2025 Average: 117 people

Full Attendance Report

ALSO ONLINE 

Narthex Servers:


EMILY

GHADAS

and

MANDY


Chanters:


CHARLIE MARGE

TERI STEVENS




Sunday School Graduation Today!


Picnic and cookout to follow.


Everyone is cordially invited!

PRAYER LIST

Click on the list above to offer your prayers for those in need of prayer


PRAYER IN TIME OF NEED


PRAYER FOR THOSE GOING

THROUGH DEPRESSION


Printable Version



A cloud of witnesses!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Meet our 2026 Graduates!!!!


Click the image below to learn more about our high school and college graduates for 2026.


Stick around for the cookout after Divine Liturgy!


Annual Metropolis of Boston Ministry Awards:


We are pleased to announce that the 2026 St. Nicholas recipients are Mandy and Nick Zervoglos. They are worthy of this recognition for their many years of service to our church and we congratulate them with our thanks. 


The awards dinner will be held on Sunday, June 14 at the Agganis Arena in Boston. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact the church office. Tickets: $125/person.

HELP BRING THE GOSPEL TO LIFE – DAILY:



We’re looking for volunteers to help Fr. George share a short daily Bible reading with our parish. If you have a heart for Scripture and a few minutes a day, this is a simple and powerful way to serve. Young adults especially encouraged and all are welcome. Interested? Reach out to Mary at office@stnicholaslex.org. 

Keep submitting the volunteer hours!


To date collectively an impressive 1,711 hours of your time has been submitted! Thank you to those who have already responded. All this volunteer work shows that St. Nicholas is truly is willing to give their time and talents to fulfill our mission. Your volunteer hours are appreciated not only within our welcoming church community, but by the broader Lexington community that is home to St. Nicholas. Hours volunteered from April 1, 2025 through July 2026 not previously provided should be included. Your name(s) and hours should be sent to: dawn@dawnmckenna.org 


By submitting your hours in service to St Nicholas Church you are helping to reach the town's collective goal of 250k hours volunteered in honor of 250th Anniversary of the Nation! Whether you are attending a meeting, providing feedback, or supporting others, you make St. Nicholas a better place Learn about VO250 at: lex250.org


Want to see how our efforts fit into the broader VO250 efforts? Come to the next Arch Lighting ceremony on Sunday, March 15th 7 pm at the arch located at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue near the Police Station. Get your hours in before the Arch Lighting ceremony in April.


Guidelines: Any age volunteer is acceptable.. Every hour is important so whether it is one or more hours volunteered, please submit them as they add up quickly. Questions to same email.The hours will collectively be listed under St Nicholas Church so there is no need to list the specific tasks or breakdown. Approximation of hours is ok if unsure. As long as you don't get paid for what you did, add the hours. 


Unsure if your volunteer time should counts: It probably does if through St. Nicholas. If ensure, ask Dawn dawn@dawnmckenna.org.


Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolling in a 4-year accredited U.S. university this fall and a member of a Greek Orthodox parish. The submission deadline is June 26th, 2026.


Through the FAITH Scholarship for Academic Excellence program, FAITH awards merit-based scholarships to exemplary young people in the Hellenic-American Greek Orthodox community who achieve academic excellence and are actively involved in their church and community. To date, our FAITH Scholar network has grown to include nearly 1,000 young Greek-American leaders from across the United States who are making their campuses, parishes, communities and beyond a better place. 

Project Mexico Update


From June 22 to June 30 several members from St. Nicholas will be part of a Project Mexico mission team in conjunction with St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Newport, RI heading to Mexico to build a home for a family in need. For over thirty years Project Mexico has been building homes for some of the most impoverished families in Northern Mexico. We are asking for your participation in this trip through your prayers and financial support. If you would like to make a donation to our mission team or to an individual member of the team to help cover the participation costs please click on the following link: 


Donate Here!


Any excess funds that we raise through this link will go to Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage. Please keep the St. Nicholas mission team members: Bob DeVasto, Andoni Katos, Demetri Katos, Olivia Tanionos, Melanie Tanionos, and Nicholas Zervoglos along with the other team members in your prayers as they prepare for this trip. 

FOOD DONATIONS WANTED


Please share your non-perishable, unexpired food items in the food donation cart in St Irene's Hall. This basket will stay in the Hall and be donated when ever it is full. If you have any questions please ask Emily Babalas (edbabalas@gmail.com).

MINISTRIES

Strategic Planning Update


(Click the Strategic Plan Implementation report below)

Community Transformation Team


Dear parishioners,


We are pleased to announce that we are moving forward with Phase 2 of the Design and Development. This phase involves hiring the engineers to look at our design before going before the Design Review Board for the town of Lexington. We will have more details at the May 4 General Assembly. We also hope to launch our Capital Campaign in May. Thank you for your ongoing support and patience.


Thank you,

Carol


Please check out our website where we provide all the latest information and developments regarding the transformation of our facility.


If you have any questions, please contact Carol Bearse Mackintosh.



Stewardship

MAY 2026 UPDATE


Philoptochos

Click for the 2025-26 Philoptocos Meeting Schedule

St. Irene's Philoptocos Stewards as of April 5, 2026


SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR PAINT NIGHT OCTOBER 16th:  

Philoptochos is hosting a Sip and Paint Night with the artist, Katerina Delegas, who will guide us through creating our individual paintings. No experience necessary! Come and join us for a really fun evening and support your Philoptochos! Sure to be lots of fun!

Lending Library

NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY:


Spiritual Counsels of Saint Paisios (6 vol. set) now available! St. Paisios the New (1924-1994) was one of the most loved and revered Elders of our times. Living as a monk on Mount Athos, he spent his nights in prayer and his days guiding, consoling, healing, and giving spiritual rest to countless people who took shelter in him. The wise spiritual counsels of the Elder have been collected in these six volumes under the following titles: With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man, Spiritual Awakening, Spiritual Struggle, Family Life, Passions and Virtues, On Prayer.


Please email the library if you have any requests or questions, we'd love to hear from you.

Fellowship

REMINDER:

Do you enjoy a nice cup of coffee and a piece of pastry following each Sunday’s Divine Liturgy? Of course, you do. That’s why we’re asking those who have not sponsored a Sunday fellowship hour in a while to please sign up for the many opening dates available. We all like to chit-chat with our fellow parishioners with a coffee in-hand. So, please step forward. It’s real easy…..all you need to bring is some pastry (nothing fancy) and a gallon of milk. The church supplies the rest (napkins, plates, cups, etc.). If you have questions, just call the church office.

 

Thanks much for answering this appeal. We all will appreciate and thank you.

Hey Ministry Leaders and eBulletin Contributors!


Keep your updates fresh and informative!


Email any digital photos or updates to rdiorio18@gmail.com by noon on Friday, and they will appear in the electronic bulletin. Also be sure to copy office@stnicholaslex.org by Wednesday noon if you would like the content to appear in the paper bulletin.


UPCOMING EVENTS:

Dear Friends and Families of the Greek Community,


The Hellenic American Academy Foundation was established with a clear and heartfelt mission: to preserve, strengthen, and grow the legacy of the Hellenic American Academy for generations to come.


This year marks a truly special milestone as the Hellenic American Academy celebrates its 120th anniversary. For more than a century, the Academy has stood as a cornerstone of our community, educating children in academic excellence while preserving Hellenic culture, language, and Orthodox tradition. As the oldest continuously running Greek American day schools in the country, it has shaped generations of families who continue to carry forward our shared heritage.


Today, the HAA Foundation continues this mission to engage our broader community through outreach, fundraising, and events that bring us together in meaningful ways, ensuring this legacy not only survives, but thrives for future generations.


We are proud to invite you to our debut community celebration:


Lowell Spinners Greek Night at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, MA

Wednesday, June 17th


This special evening is a celebration of Greek heritage, community pride, and local history, where we will honor Lowell’s rich Hellenic roots, including a tribute to Harris Agganis, “The Golden Greek,” a figure who represents the deep connection between Greek identity and the Lowell community. The first 500 fans will get a Harry Agganis "Golden Greek" bobblehead! 


It will be a memorable night at the ballpark, featuring:


* Live Greek music and entertainment by DJ Kostas Blathras

* Exclusive Greek Night baseball jerseys available with ticket purchase (limited quantities for pre-order by May 17th!)

* A family-friendly atmosphere, including a Kid Club area with inflatables open throughout the game

* Opportunities to gather and celebrate with Greek families, churches, and organizations from across the region


Please note that jersey pre-orders must be submitted by Sunday, May 17th.

To secure your jersey orders and for group tickets, please contact Andre Vlahakis at Andre@LowellSpinners.com.


We warmly encourage participation from your parish, GOYA, YAL, Philoptochos, families, and friends. This is more than a night at the ballpark, it is a celebration of who we are, where we come from, and the legacy we are committed to preserving together.


We would be honored to have you join us!



With gratitude,

The Hellenic American Academy Foundation Board



Mark your calendars: Fall General Assembly: Sunday, November 15th



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