The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, September 28th, 2025

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

1st Sunday of Luke

Quadratus the Apostle

Saint Chariton was born in the city of Iconium during the reign of Aurelian, about the year 274. He was arrested, tortured, and condemned to death because of his Christian Faith, but finally set free by imperial edict. He came to Palestine, where he took up the ascetic life. He also brought many Jews and pagans to the Faith. Having dwelt in the desert of Judea for many years, and established several monasteries throughout the region, he reposed in peace.

Wisdom of the Fathers

For now they were well instructed beforehand…But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work when they heard His command, they delayed not, they procrastinated not, they said not, “let us return home, and converse with our kinsfolk,” but “they forsook all and followed.”

St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Liturgical Guide

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode
Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον…
Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers’ lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration MonasteryApolytikion for Chariton the Confessor in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ταίς τών δακρύων σου ροαίς…
With the streams of thy tears, thou didst cultivate the barrenness of the desert; and by thy sighings from the depths,thou didst bear fruit a hundredfold in labours; and thou becamest a luminary, shining with miracles upon the world, O Chariton our righteous Father. Intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration MonasteryApolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε…
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

Brethren, working together with him, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, “At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation.” Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We put no obstacle in any one’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, tumults, labors, watching, hunger; by purity, knowledge, forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Luke 5:1-11
At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men.” And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.

Memorial Prayer

John Taschioglou (40 days) Survived by his wife Mary, their children Elissa (Adam) Coulouris and Philip (Helen) Taschioglou, grandchildren Angelique, Maria, John, and Stavros.

Trisagion Prayer

Chris Maounis (4 years) Survived by his daughter Zoi DeTuro (Vito) and grandson Michael.

Thomas Glenos (30 years) Survived by his daughter Georgia Glenos.

Announcements

Flowers
In loving memory of her father Chris Maounis, Zoi DeTuro has sponsored the flowers at the Altar.

Coffee Hour
In loving memory of her husband John, Mary Taschioglou has sponsored the coffee hour.

Orthodox Study Class
Wednesday, October 1 at 7:00pm.

Virtue in Bloom Ladies Tea Party
St. Philip Orthodox Church has invited us to a Ladies Tea Party on Saturday, September 27 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm.
For information and to purchase tickets https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/virtue-in-bloom/virtue-in-bloom

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance and Silent Auction
The feast day of our patron saint is October 26th. On Saturday, October 25th, we will celebrate with Vespers followed by our annual dinner dance and silent auction.
We are accepting donations for the silent auction. Please contact Kathy Ziegler to coordinate your donations. Thank you!

General Assembly
*Save the date: Sunday, November 16*
All current stewards are asked to take part in this General Assembly. We will be voting to make changes to our Parish By-Laws. These Parish By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of voting members (stewards in ecclesiastical and financial good standing) present.

Stewardship
We remind everyone to pledge for year 2025. Please send in the stewardship form you received in the mail or pledge here https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/
Thank you!

Did You Know?
From the Department of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, concise answers to a wide range of questions asked by the faithful about the Greek Orthodox faith. Equips Gen Z and millennials and all faithful — with facts they can trust and easily absorb. Clergy, parishes, religious educators, and parents can share them.
https://www.goarch.org/departments/religioused/didyouknow

Festival Season!

Our 46^th Annual Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival will be here before we know it! Please join us in the Church Hall after Divine Liturgy on the
dates below to get into OPA Mode!

GYRO SANDWICH MAKING WITH TONY PLANAKIS

Date: Sunday, 9/28
Event: Slice, stack, and savor: learn the gyro game, then grab a flavor-packed masterpiece straight from the gyro guru himself
Cost: Donations appreciated. Proceeds benefit our HDF Group for their competition in New Orleans
Action: Sign-up at event to be part of Tony’s Twisted Taverna Team during the festival

GREEK GRILL SAGANAKI TRAINING WITH BASIL ECONOMOU

Date: Sunday, 10/5
Event: Get fired up with saganaki: learn the flame game and snag your own blazing bite of cheese glory
Cost: ?
Action: Sign-up at event to be part of Basil’s Lit Saganaki Team during the festival

The South Florida Greek Film Festival Returns! Join the 3rd edition of the festival from October 10–19 for a celebration of Greek and Cypriot cinema—bold stories, unforgettable characters, and a whole lot of Greek soul! This year’s lineup brings the best of the Greek film world to Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. www.hcssfl.org

The Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida cordially invites you to the Opening Night Gala of the South Florida Greek Film Festival. Join us for the screening of Stelios, the biopic of the legendary singer Stelios Kazantzidis—a box office hit in Greece with over one million tickets sold. Following the film, enjoy a festive reception on the Savor Cinema patio, catered by Souvlaki GR. To learn more about the festival here: www.hcssfl.org Tickets available for purchase at the Hall.

The South Florida Greek Film Festival Returns!

Join the 3rd edition of the festival from October 10–19 for a celebration of Greek and Cypriot cinema—bold stories, unforgettable characters, and a whole lot of Greek soul! This year’s lineup brings the best of the Greek film world to Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. www.hcssfl.org