Trapeza for this Sunday, May 11th, will be a Mother’s Day brunch provided by John & company.

Trapeza Team: Mary T., Shirlee, & Tanya J.

Church School for ages 10+  will be held this Sunday, May 11th, after trapeza.

The Weekly Akathist and Orthodoxy 101 Class will be held next Wednesday, May 14th, at 6:00 pm. A potluck trapeza will be offered before and during the class, so please bring a food item to share according to the Fast.  

Many Thanks to the members of our Parish Sisterhood and to all who worked so hard to make last week’s Orthodox Women’s Tea such a successful event. Orthodox women (and some men, too) from around New England all enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of fun, fellowship, and delicious treats.

Workers & Donations Are Needed for our annual Classic Car & Truck Show which will be held on Saturday, May 24th. A sign-up sheet for the helpers is located in the entryway, and we’re also in need of donations of water and soda for the event. Please lend a hand to help make this important parish fundraiser a successful one.

Our Annual Classic Car & Truck Show will take place on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the church grounds. The vehicle entry fee is $10, and public admission is free. Vehicle registrations will be accepted beginning at 9:30 AM. Trophies will be awarded. There will be delicious food, a live DJ, raffles, baked good, and more. Please make plans to come and support this important parish fundraiser.

The Great Consecration of St. Xenia Orthodox Church located at 170 N. Lowell St. in  Methuen, MA, will take place over Memorial Day weekend, with the Great Consecration and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy taking place on Monday, May 26th, 2025 beginning at 8 am. Metropolitan Nicholas will be the chief celebrant, and a festive banquet will follow after Liturgy. The banquet is free of charge and is open to everyone, although monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. Because they need to plan ahead, the parish is requesting that you reserve your seat for the banquet by clicking HERE. If you’re in need of hotel accommodations, the parish has reserved a block of rooms at a group rate which you can access by clicking HERE. For the complete schedule and more information please visit their website at stxenia.org.

In Christ,

Fr. Stephen