Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ:

          The Lord’s blessing!  For those who are not aware, I sadly inform you that I will be ending my service with St. Spyridon Church as of Pentecost Sunday – June 15, 2008.  His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios has assigned me to the Annunciation Church in Brockton, Massachusetts, in order to replace the retiring priest of that parish.

          I have served the parish of St. Spyridon for a full seven years, during which I ministered to many wonderful people, and welcomed some new parishioners, as well.  Presvytera and I are also very grateful for the formative years that our children have spent in this parish, which they will miss very much.

          My prayer for our church is that the Lord send a more worthy shepherd of the flock, in order to help everyone further grow into the image of Christ, the true Shepherd.  This may be a long process, given that other priests of our Metropolis are also soon retiring, as well as some other vacancies that are about to occur.  I ask that everyone be patient and understanding during this time of transition.

          Please note that there will be a visiting priest each Sunday until a new priest is assigned.  However, at this time there will be no additional weekday services, including Great Vespers on Saturday evenings, until further notice.

          May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bless all of you abundantly.  Allow me to express my gratitude to all those who have been supportive of my ministry to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church over the past several years.  Please keep me and my family in your prayers, as I will also keep all of you in mine.

In Christ’s love and service,

+Fr. Anthony Evangelatos