The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, October 13th, 2024

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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the Sunday that falls on or immediately after the eleventh of this month, we chant the Service to the 350 holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, which gathered in Nicaea in 787 under the holy Patriarch Tarasius and during the reign of the Empress Irene and her son, Constantine Porphyrogenitus, to refute the Iconoclast heresy, which had received imperial support beginning with the Edict issued in 726 by Emperor Leo the Isaurian.  Many of the holy Fathers who condemned Iconoclasm at this holy Council later died as Confessors and Martyrs for the holy Icons during the second assult of Iconoclasm in the ninth century, especially during the reigns of Leo the Armenian and Theophilus.

Wisdom of the Fathers

 

Since there are certain people who find great fault with us for adoring and honoring both the image of the Savior and that of our Lady, as well as those of the rest of the saints and servants of Christ, let them hear how from the beginning God made man to His own image.  For what reason, then, do we adore one another, except because we have been made to the image of God?  As the inspired Basil, who is deeply learned in theology, says: “the honor paid to the image conveys to the original.,” and the original is the thing imaged from which the copy is made.
St. John of Damascus
The Orthodox Faith, 4.16. Catholic University of America Press in Washington D.C.  Translated by Frederic H. Chase, Jr. volume 37, page 370., 8th 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 Monastery

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν…
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith.  O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.
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Apolytikion 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. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to Titus 3:8-15

Titus, my son, the saying is sure.  I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men.  But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile.  As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.  Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing.  And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

 

 

Gospel Reading

 

Luke 8:5-15

The Lord said this parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold.” And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.” As he said these things, he cried out “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

 

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Peter Manners (Manesiotis) (4 days) Uncle of Garry (Diane) Paxinos.

Nicholas Demiris (4 years) Son of Kalliopi Hanlon, brother of Harry Demiris.

Antonia Thermis  (74 years) Mother of Sophia Thermis, grandmother and great great grandmother of five generations.

 

 

 

Announcements

 

Sunday School
Father Peter has requested that during Divine Liturgy all Sunday School students sit downstairs in the Sunday School pews.

 

Coffee Hour
Enjoy coffee hour sponsored by an anonymous donor in honor of one of our parishioners.

 

Hurricane Relief
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society has committed at least $50,000 to aid those people impacted by Hurricane Helene through International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and Samaritan’s purse. The response will include critical cleanup services, provision of essentials such as water, food, and power assistance, and emotional and spiritual care.  With Hurricane Milton bearing down on Florida we can assume the need will be even greater.
Please donate to this worthy cause. You can donate online at https://ladies-philoptochos-of-st-demetrios.square.site/

 

Agape Luncheon 
Please join us at the Agape luncheon at 11:30 AM on Tuesday 10/15/24 for tasty food, snacks, refreshments and dessert. Kudos to Chef Manos, sous chef Bessie and their able crew. All this for $10. Come and bring a friend!

 

Ride Request
A longtime parishioner living in Deerfield Beach is no longer able to drive. She misses coming to church.  Anyone interested in providing a ride, please call the church office (954)467-1515.

 

St Demetrios Harvest Fest 2024

Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: St. Demetrios Church Hall

Join us at St. Demetrios Church for our annual Harvest Festival, hosted by Hope and Joy! Get ready for a day filled with fall fun, family, and faith with our wonderful community. Kids will have a blast with a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, crafts and so much more! Lunch will be served to all at 12:00 PM. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled celebration! 🎉🍂

Ticket Prices:
Presale: $15 for kids
At the Door: $20 for kids; $10 for adults

 

 

Film Festival

 

Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida cordially invites you to the 2nd Greek Film Festival. Join us for screenings of the latest award winning films: on Saturday October 12 “The Promotion” (2023- 1h 40m) (included at the screening: “Armchair on the pavement” (2023) 16m, “My Dad’s Diner” (2023) 16m). Reception catered by Taverna Opa @3:30pm before the screening (cash bar). Venue: Savor Cinema, 503 SE Sixth Street, Ft Lauderdale.

For Greek literature lovers: on October 12 @12:40pm: don’t miss“Murderess”, an adaptation of the 1903 acclaimed novel by Alexandros Papadiamantis, starring Karyofilia Karabeti (mature audiences). For history buffs: on October 13 @2:20pm “My People”, the story of Greek Jews, the 1940s, Greece’s Nazi occupation and, the role of the Christian clergy; a hymn to love and courage. (archival material-graphic content). Venue: Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale.

Additionally, on Friday, October 18, enjoy the screenings of “Light of Light” (2023/7m) and “Amphilochios: Saint of Patmos” (2023/40m) at the Kandaras Hall.
All films have English subtitles. Tickets are available at the hall, at Savor Cinema and online  https://simplygreeksf.square.site/

 

 

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance

 

Attention Business Owners and Parish Members

We need your help to make the St Demetrios Dance, one of our core fundraisers, a big success. Not only would we love to see you purchase tickets and attend this important event, we also kindly request your assistance with providing valuable prizes for our silent auction. Suggested items are gift cards/certificates to your business, gift cards to large chain stores you love to shop (Starbucks, Target, Publix, etc.), products from your business, premium wine & liquor, sports memorabilia or tickets, children or pet gift sets, etc.

If you are interested in providing an auction item, please contact Kathy Ziegler (ziegler.katherine@gmail.com) and Alex Papastamatis (Greekya@comcast.net).  We will be collecting the items on Sundays at Church over the next 3-4 weeks. Thank you and God bless!

 

Photos wanted

Through hard work over the past 2o years, our mortgage was paid down.  Please submit photos to office@stdemetrios.org of parishioners working at the church -cooking, serving or doing any kind of work ultimately related to paying down the mortgage. We will showcase a photo montage of these parishioners during the St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance.

 

 

MEDICARE & FINANCIAL PLANNING MADE EASY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024

Are you curious about Medicare?
Are you or someone you know eligible for Medicare?
Are you confused by the terms & numbers?
Are you aware of all the benefits offered?
How do you choose the right program?

What if I told you that all these questions and more will be answered for you by a qualified insurance representative from Bankers Life on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Join us in the Kandaras Hall  promptly at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:30.  More details will follow.  Sponsored by Philoptochos!

 

 

 

 

 

BINGO

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 AT 12 NOON.  Doors open at 11:30am. Join us for the end-of-the-season BINGO Game.  BINGO will take a rest during November, December, and January due to the holidays and Greek Festival.  (Next date is February 22, 2025.)
Get 2 BINGO cards at the door for $7.00.  Many gift prizes, 50/50 raffle, plus refreshments. Sponsored by Philoptochos. Supporting Covenant House and other local charities.  Invite your neighbors and friends.  Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food!!  See you on Saturday, October 19th, at 11:30am.  (Save-the-date: February 22, 2025.)

 

 

 

     Stewardship Year 2024

If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so. 

To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” .  If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.

We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.  
If you have not, please fill out a form.  You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Saturday             10/12
11:00am                               St. Demetrios Harvest Fest
3:30pm                                Reception and HCSSFL film festival at Savor Cinema

Sunday                10/13   
8:45am/9:45am                 Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion    Sunday School
After Sunday School          Dance Practice
1:00pm                                 Bible Study (in the hall)
12:40pm                              HCSSFL film festival at Savor Cinema

Monday              10/14      
4:15pm-6:00pm                 Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm                Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Tuesday             10/15
11:30am                                Agape Luncheon

Thursday            10/17    
6:00pm                                Philoptochos meeting and presentation
7:00pm-9:00pm                Advanced Greek – Online

Friday                  10/18
7:00pm                                Film screenings in Kandaras Hall

Saturday             10/19
12:00noon                          BINGO

Sunday                10/20  
8:45am/9:45am                 Orthros/Divine Liturgy
Parish Council oath to office
After Holy Communion    Sunday School
After Liturgy                       OXI Day presentation
After Liturgy                       Frappe fundraiser by HDF
After Sunday School          Dance Practice
1:00pm                                 Bible Study (in the hall)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, October 6th, 2024

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Sunday, October 6, 2024

3rd Sunday of Luke

 

 

 

The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas

 

 

The name Thomas means, “twin.” He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem [7th Century, celebrated March 11], but a friend of Jerome’s), quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

 

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode
Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου…
Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead.  And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body.  Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby.  Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Apostle Thomas in the Third Mode
Απόστολε Άγιε Θωμά…
O Holy Apostle Thomas, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion 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. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

Brethren, it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us.  We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.  For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.  So death is at work in us, but life in you.Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence.  For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

 

 

Gospel Reading

 

Luke 7:11-16
At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!”

 

 

Trisagion Prayer

Dobri Petrov Penev (13 years) father of Aneta Peneva-Zlateva

Constantine Paidos (38 years) and Irene Paidos (23 years) Survived by their daughters Marigo Joanides, Vasiliki Stathis, AThena Loucas, and families.

 

 

Announcements

 

Agape Luncheon 
Please join us at the Agape luncheon at 11:30 AM on Tuesday 10/15/24 for tasty food, snacks, refreshments and dessert. Kudos to Chef Manos, sous chef Bessie and their able crew. All this for $10. Come and bring a friend!

 

Ride Request
A longtime parishioner living in Deerfield Beach is no longer able to drive. She misses coming to church.  Anyone interested in providing a ride, please call the church office (954)467-1515.

 

Film Festival

Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida cordially invites you to the 2nd Greek Film Festival. Join us for screenings of the latest award winning films: on Saturday October 12 “The Promotion” (2023- 1h 40m) (included at the screening: “Armchair on the pavement” (2023) 16m, “My Dad’s Diner” (2023) 16m). Reception catered by Taverna Opa @3:30pm before the screening (cash bar). Venue: Savor Cinema, 503 SE Sixth Street, Ft Lauderdale.

For Greek literature lovers: on October 12 @12:40pm: don’t miss“Murderess”, an adaptation of the 1903 acclaimed novel by Alexandros Papadiamantis, starring Karyofilia Karabeti (mature audiences). For history buffs: on October 13 @2:20pm “My People”, the story of Greek Jews, the 1940s, Greece’s Nazi occupation and, the role of the Christian clergy; a hymn to love and courage. (archival material-graphic content). Venue: Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale.

Additionally, on Friday, October 18, enjoy the screenings of “Light of Light” (2023/7m) and “Amphilochios: Saint of Patmos” (2023/40m) at the Kandaras Hall.
All films have English subtitles. Tickets are available at the hall, at Savor Cinema and online  https://simplygreeksf.square.site/

 

 

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance

 

Attention Business Owners and Parish Members

We need your help to make the St Demetrios Dance, one of our core fundraisers, a big success. Not only would we love to see you purchase tickets and attend this important event, we also kindly request your assistance with providing valuable prizes for our silent auction. Suggested items are gift cards/certificates to your business, gift cards to large chain stores you love to shop (Starbucks, Target, Publix, etc.), products from your business, premium wine & liquor, sports memorabilia or tickets, children or pet gift sets, etc.

If you are interested in providing an auction item, please contact Kathy Ziegler (ziegler.katherine@gmail.com) and Alex Papastamatis (Greekya@comcast.net).  We will be collecting the items on Sundays at Church over the next 3-4 weeks. Thank you and God bless!

 

Photos wanted

Through hard work over the past 2o years, our mortgage was paid down.  Please submit photos to office@stdemetrios.org of parishioners working at the church -cooking, serving or doing any kind of work ultimately related to paying down the mortgage. We will showcase a photo montage of these parishioners during the St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance.

 

 

MEDICARE & FINANCIAL PLANNING MADE EASY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024

Are you curious about Medicare?
Are you or someone you know eligible for Medicare?
Are you confused by the terms & numbers?
Are you aware of all the benefits offered?
How do you choose the right program?

What if I told you that all these questions and more will be answered for you by a qualified insurance representative from Bankers Life on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Join us in the Kandaras Hall  promptly at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:30.  More details will follow.  Sponsored by Philoptochos!

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDICARE & FINANCIAL PLANNING MADE EASY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
Are you curious about Medicare?
Are you or someone you know eligible for Medicare?
Are you confused by the terms & numbers?
Are you aware of all the benefits offered?
How do you choose the right program?

What if I told you that all these questions and more will be answered for you by a qualified insurance representative from Bankers Life on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Join us in the Kandaras Hall  promptly at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:30.  More details will follow.  Sponsored by Philoptochos!

 

 

BINGO

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 AT 12 NOON.  Doors open at 11:30am. Join us for the end-of-the-season BINGO Game.  BINGO will take a rest during November, December, and January due to the holidays and Greek Festival.  (Next date is February 22, 2025.)
Get 2 BINGO cards at the door for $7.00.  Many gift prizes, 50/50 raffle, plus refreshments. Sponsored by Philoptochos. Supporting Covenant House and other local charities.  Invite your neighbors and friends.  Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food!!  See you on Saturday, October 19th, at 11:30am.  (Save-the-date: February 22, 2025.)

 

 

Hope and Joy News

St Demetrios Harvest Fest 2024
Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: St. Demetrios Church Hall

Join us at St. Demetrios Church for our annual Harvest Festival, hosted by Hope and Joy! Get ready for a day filled with fall fun, family, and faith with our wonderful community. Kids will have a blast with a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, crafts and so much more! Lunch will be served to all at 12:00 PM. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled celebration! 🎉🍂
Ticket Prices:

  • Presale: $15 for kids
  • At the Door: $20 for kids; $10 for adults

 

 

 

 

     Stewardship Year 2024

If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so. 

To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” .  If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.

We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.  
If you have not, please fill out a form.  You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Sunday                10/6
8:45am/9:45am                 Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion    Sunday School
After Sunday School          Dance Practice
12:30pm                               GOYA meeting
1:00pm                                 Bible Study (in the hall)

Monday              10/7      Office Closed
4:15pm-6:00pm                 Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm                Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Wednesday        10/9
6:30pm                                 DOP Meeting

Thursday            10/10    
7:00pm-9:00pm                Advanced Greek – Online

Saturday             10/12
11:00am                               St. Demetrios Harvest Fest
3:30pm                                Reception and HCSSFL film festival at Savor Cinema

Sunday                10/13   
8:45am/9:45am                 Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion    Sunday School
After Sunday School          Dance Practice
1:00pm                                 Bible Study (in the hall)
12:40pm                              HCSSFL film festival at Savor Cinema

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, September 29th, 2024

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

 

 

 

Cyriacus the Hermit of Palestine

 

 

This Saint was born in Corinth in 448.  He went to Palestine to the Lavra of Euthymius the Great,  but because of his youth was sent by Saint Euthymius to Saint Gerasimus; after the death of Saint Gerasimus he returned to the Lavra of Saint Euthymius.  Later he took on a more rigorous life of asceticism in the wilderness of Natoufa, where there was nothing to eat except the exceedingly bitter wild herb called squills, which, however, through his prayers, God made sweet for him and his disciple.  He lived 107 years and reposed in the year 555.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

 

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode
Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι…
Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death.  And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.
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Apolytikion for Cyriacus the Anchorite in the First Mode
Τής ερήμου πολίτης, καί εν σώματι Άγγελος…
Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Cyriacus, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.
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Apolytikion 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. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians 1:21-24; 2:1-4

Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ and has commissioned us; he has put his seal upon us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. But I call God to witness against me – it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth. Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith. For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all. For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.

 

 

Gospel Reading

 

Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, “As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”

 

 

Memorial Prayer

Panagiota Likourentzos (40 days) Mother of Stavroula (Bobby) Bakalis, grandmother, and great grandmother.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Svitlana Vasylyeva (9 days)

Chris Maounis (3 years) Father of Zoi (Vito) DeTuro, grandfather of Michael.

Christos D. Kirkiles (5 years) Survived by his wife Emily, children Demetrios (Eftyhia), Martha (Louie), and Penelope.

Thomas Glenos (29 years) Father of Georgia Glenos.

 

Announcements

Flowers
In memory of her parents, Katina and Chris Maounis, Zoi DeTuro has offered the flowers at the Altar.

 

Coffee Hour
In memory of her mother, Panagiota Likourentzos, Stavroula Bakalis and her husband Bobby have sponsored the coffee hour.

 

Catechism Class
The first catechism class for those wishing to be chrismated or baptized is Tuesday, October 1st at 7:00pm.  Please meet Fr. Peter in the church.

 

AHEPA Meeting
Tuesday, October 1st at 7:00pm

 

Ride Request
A longtime parishioner living in Deerfield Beach is no longer able to drive. She misses coming to church.  Anyone interested in providing a ride, please call the church office (954)467-1515.

 

Sunday School Teacher Applications
The Sunday School is accepting applications.  Individuals interested in teaching Sunday School are asked to visit the Registration table, in the church hall, after Divine Liturgy on Sunday. As with all program volunteers, please keep in mind that applicants must be (1) in good ecclesiastical standing (2) be stewards in good standing (3) undergo a background check conducted by the Archdiocese (4) take a short online youth safety training class.
Thank you for supporting our Youth Programs!

 

 

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance

 

Attention Business Owners and Parish Members

We need your help to make the St Demetrios Dance, one of our core fundraisers, a big success. Not only would we love to see you purchase tickets and attend this important event, we also kindly request your assistance with providing valuable prizes for our silent auction. Suggested items are gift cards/certificates to your business, gift cards to large chain stores you love to shop (Starbucks, Target, Publix, etc.), products from your business, premium wine & liquor, sports memorabilia or tickets, children or pet gift sets, etc.

If you are interested in providing an auction item, please contact Kathy Ziegler (ziegler.katherine@gmail.com) and Alex Papastamatis (Greekya@comcast.net).  We will be collecting the items on Sundays at Church over the next 3-4 weeks. Thank you and God bless!

 

Photos wanted

Through hard work over the past 2o years, our mortgage was paid down.  Please submit photos to office@stdemetrios.org of parishioners working at the church -cooking, serving or doing any kind of work ultimately related to paying down the mortgage. We will showcase a photo montage of these parishioners during the St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance.

 

 

MEDICARE & FINANCIAL PLANNING MADE EASY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
Are you curious about Medicare?
Are you or someone you know eligible for Medicare?
Are you confused by the terms & numbers?
Are you aware of all the benefits offered?
How do you choose the right program?

What if I told you that all these questions and more will be answered for you by a qualified insurance representative from Bankers Life on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Join us in the Kandaras Hall  promptly at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:30.  More details will follow.  Sponsored by Philoptochos!

 

 

BINGO

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024 AT 12 NOON.  Doors open at 11:30am. Join us for the end-of-the-season BINGO Game.  BINGO will take a rest during November, December, and January due to the holidays and Greek Festival.  (Next date is February 22, 2025.)
Get 2 BINGO cards at the door for $7.00.  Many gift prizes, 50/50 raffle, plus refreshments. Sponsored by Philoptochos. Supporting Covenant House and other local charities.  Invite your neighbors and friends.  Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food!!  See you on Saturday, October 19th, at 11:30am.  (Save-the-date: February 22, 2025.)

 

Film Festival
Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida cordially invites you to the 2nd Greek Film Festival. Join us for screenings of the latest award winning films: on Saturday October 12 @ 4:30pm “The Promotion” (2023) 1h 40m. Reception @3:30pm before the screening. Venue: Savor Cinema, 503 SE Sixth Street, Ft Lauderdale.

Other screenings include: “Murderess”, an adaptation of the 1903 acclaimed novel by Alexandros Papadiamantis, starring Karyofilia Karabeti, “My People”, the story of Greek Jews, the 1940s, Greece’s Nazi occupation, the role of the Christian clergy; a hymn to courage and love. Screenings followed by Q&A with scholars. Last two screenings for mature audiences.

All films have English subtitles. For more info about the film festival: www.hcssfl.org Tickets sold at the hall.

 

 

Hope and Joy News

Hope and Joy Bake Sale
Indulge in homemade treats at our Bake Sale this Sunday, September 29th! All proceeds will support Hope & Joy. We’ve got a delightful array of new homemade Greek goodies just waiting for you. Don’t miss out! 🍰🍪🎉

St Demetrios Harvest Fest 2024
Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: St. Demetrios Church Hall

Join us at St. Demetrios Church for our annual Harvest Festival, hosted by Hope and Joy! Get ready for a day filled with fall fun, family, and faith with our wonderful community. Kids will have a blast with a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, crafts and so much more! Lunch will be served to all at 12:00 PM. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled celebration! 🎉🍂
Ticket Prices:

  • Presale: $15 for kids
  • At the Door: $20 for kids; $10 for adults

 

 

 

 

 

Caregiver Support

 

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

For any Stewards of our church who may have a son or daughter attending college, please contact philoptochos@stdemetrios.org. The College Care Boxes are sent from our church twice a year to provide the students a link to their home parish and to let them know that we are thinking of them as they prepare for their future.  If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of st-demetrios.square.site/.
The Executive Board of our chapter met in March of this year and approved the following guidelines for the College Care Packages:
Each new perspective recipient will be presented to the Executive Board by the College Care Package Coordinator for consideration.
For a student to receive College Care Boxes, at least one of the two following criteria must be fulfilled: 1. The student’s parents or legal guardians are Stewards in good standing at our church. 2. The student offers stewardship by attending church regularly and participating in church programs.
Names of recipients will not be shared with the general population of the congregation.
The program will not be extended to include Graduate Programs

 

 

     Stewardship Year 2024

If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so. 

To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” .  If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.

We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.  
If you have not, please fill out a form.  You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Sunday                9/29
9:45am/11:45am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion     Sunday School
After Sunday School           Dance Practice
After Liturgy                        Hope/Joy Bake Sale
1:00pm                                 Bible Study (in the hall)

Monday               9/30
4:15pm-6:00pm                 Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm                Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Tuesday              10/1
7:00pm                                 Catechism Class
7:00pm                                 AHEPA Meeting

Thursday            10/3    Office Closed   
7:00pm-9:00pm                Advanced Greek – Online

Sunday                10/6
8:45am/10:45am               Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion    Sunday School
After Sunday School          Dance Practice
12:30pm                               GOYA meeting
1:00pm                                 Bible Study (in the hall)

Monday               10/7     Office Closed
4:15pm-6:00pm                Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm               Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, September 22nd, 2024

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

 

 

 

Phocas the Martyr, Bishop of Sinope

 

This saint was known for the many miracles he worked and for his apostolic zeal in shepherding the flock of Sinope.  He contested for the Faith during the reign of the Emperor Trajan, in the year 102, when he was burned to death in a bath-house.  A homily in his honour was composed by Saint John Chrysostom.  The translation of his holy relics is celebrated on July 23.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

 

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode
Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα…
Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly:  Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Phocas in the Fourth Mode
Καί τρόπων μέτοχος, καί θρόνων διάδοχος…
As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Phocas. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion 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. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24

Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicos, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

 

 

Gospel Reading

 

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.

 

Announcements

Ride Request
A longtime parishioner living in Deerfield Beach is no longer able to drive. She misses coming to church.  Anyone interested in providing a ride, please call the church office (954)467-1515.

 

Photos wanted
Through hard work over the past 2o years, our mortgage was paid down.  Please submit photos to office@stdemetrios.org of parishioners working at the church -cooking, serving or doing any kind of work ultimately related to paying down the mortgage. We will showcase a photo montage of these parishioners during the St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance..

 

Program Registration-Children and Adults
This Sunday is the last day the registration table will be set up in the hall.

In order to Register any child or adult for any program(s) for the 2024-2025 term, the family or individual must be a 2024 Steward in Good Standing. This means they have submitted a 2024 Pledge, have paid (or are paying) on that pledge, and have no prior year pledge amount(s) in arrears. As with all prior years, please advise if there are any issues with regard to financial hardship.  They should be brought to the attention of Father Peter.

 

Sunday School Teacher Applications
The Sunday School is accepting applications.  Individuals interested in teaching Sunday School are asked to visit the Registration table, in the church hall, after Divine Liturgy on Sunday. As with all program volunteers, please keep in mind that applicants must be (1) in good ecclesiastical standing (2) be stewards in good standing (3) undergo a background check conducted by the Archdiocese (4) take a short online youth safety training class.
Thank you for supporting our Youth Programs!

 

BINGO
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st at 12:00 noon.  Doors open at 11:30am.  Many gift prizes.  50/50 raffle, plus refreshments.  Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food.  Get 2 BINGO cards for $7.00 at the door.  Supporting Covenant House and other local charities.  Invite your neighbors and friends.  See you on Saturday, September 21st, at 11:30am.

 

Loving Stitches
Tuesday, September 24 at 11:00am

 

Pap Corps Meeting
Wednesday 9/25 at 3:00pm.

 

MEDICARE & FINANCIAL PLANNING MADE EASY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
Are you curious about Medicare?
Are you or someone you know eligible for Medicare?
Are you confused by the terms & numbers?
Are you aware of all the benefits offered?
How do you choose the right program?

What if I told you that all these questions and more will be answered for you by a qualified insurance representative from Bankers Life on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Join us in the Kandaras Hall  promptly at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:30.  More details will follow.  Sponsored by Philoptochos!

 

Loukoumades Sunday

 

 

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance

Attention Business Owners and Parish Members:
We need your help to make the St Demetrios Dance, one of our core fundraisers, a big success. Not only would we love to see you purchase tickets and attend this important event, we also kindly request your assistance with providing valuable prizes for our silent auction. Suggested items are gift cards/certificates to your business, gift cards to large chain stores you love to shop (Starbucks, Target, Publix, etc.), products from your business, premium wine & liquor, sports memorabilia or tickets, children or pet gift sets, etc.

If you are interested in providing an auction item, please contact Kathy Ziegler (ziegler.katherine@gmail.com) and Alex Papastamatis (Greekya@comcast.net).  We will be collecting the items on Sundays at Church over the next 3-4 weeks. Thank you and God bless!

 

 

Film Festival
Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida cordially invites you to the 2nd Greek Film Festival. Join us for screenings of the latest award winning films: on Saturday October 12 @ 4:30pm “The Promotion” (2023) 1h 40m. Reception @3:30pm before the screening. Venue: Savor Cinema, 503 SE Sixth Street, Ft Lauderdale.

Other screenings include: “Murderess”, an adaptation of the 1903 acclaimed novel by Alexandros Papadiamantis, starring Karyofilia Karabeti, “My People”, the story of Greek Jews, the 1940s, Greece’s Nazi occupation, the role of the Christian clergy; a hymn to courage and love. Screenings followed by Q&A with scholars. Last two screenings for mature audiences.

All films have English subtitles. For more info about the film festival: www.hcssfl.org Tickets sold at the hall.

 

Hope and Joy News

Hope and Joy Coffee Hour: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
Join the fun and support our awesome Hope & Joy Youth as they host coffee hour after church in the hall! Thank you in advance for your generous donations.

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ENJOY HOMEMADE TREATS AT OUR BAKE SALES THIS SUNDAY. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HOPE & JOY.

  • September 15th
  • September 29th

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Harvest Fest
Presale during coffee hour.
$15 in advance, $20 at the door for kids; $10 for adults.

 

 

 

 

Caregiver Support

 

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For any Stewards of our church who may have a son or daughter attending college, please contact philoptochos@stdemetrios.org. The College Care Boxes are sent from our church twice a year to provide the students a link to their home parish and to let them know that we are thinking of them as they prepare for their future.  If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of st-demetrios.square.site/.
The Executive Board of our chapter met in March of this year and approved the following guidelines for the College Care Packages:
Each new perspective recipient will be presented to the Executive Board by the College Care Package Coordinator for consideration.
For a student to receive College Care Boxes, at least one of the two following criteria must be fulfilled: 1. The student’s parents or legal guardians are Stewards in good standing at our church. 2. The student offers stewardship by attending church regularly and participating in church programs.
Names of recipients will not be shared with the general population of the congregation.
The program will not be extended to include Graduate Programs

 

 

     Stewardship Year 2024

If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so. 

To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” .  If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.

We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.  
If you have not, please fill out a form.  You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Saturday              9/21
11:30am                           Bingo

Sunday                9/22
8:45am/10:45am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion     Sunday School
After Sunday School         Dance Practice
After Liturgy                      Loukoumades fundraiser for College Care boxes
After Liturgy                      Frappe fundraiser for HDF
1:00pm                             Bible Study (in the hall)

Monday               9/23
4:15pm-6:00pm              Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm              Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Tuesday              9/24
11:00am                          Loving Stitches

Wednesday        9/25
3:00pm                            Pap Corps meeting

Thursday            9/26
7:00pm-9:00pm                Advanced Greek – Online

Sunday               9/29   
8:45am/10:45am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion     Sunday School
After Sunday School         Dance Practice
After Divine Liturgy           Hope & Joy Bake Sale
1:00pm                             Bible Study (in the hall)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, September 15th, 2024

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We are live streaming our services.

Visit https://stdemetrios.org/ where a link to the broadcast can be found.

 

 

Due to weather concerns, the family beach party scheduled for Saturday, September 14, is cancelled.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

 

 

 

Nikitas the Great Martyr 

The Holy Great Martyr Nikitas was a Goth. He was born and lived on the banks of the Danube River, and suffered for Christ in the year 372. The Christian Faith was then already widely spread throughout the territory of the Goths. St. Nikitas believed in Christ and accepted Baptism from the Gothic bishop Theophilus, a participant in the First Ecumenical Council. Pagan Goths began to oppose the spread of Christianity, which resulted in strife.

However, after his defeat Athanaric again contrived to gather his own forces, return to his own country and regain his former power. Since he remained a pagan, he continued to hate Christians and persecute them.

St. Nikitas endured many tortures, and died after being thrown into a fire. His body remained unharmed by the fire and was illumined by a miraculous light. By night, a friend of the martyr, a Christian named Marianus, retrieved the body of St. Nikitas, and buried it in Cilicia. Afterwards, it was transferred to Constantinople. Part of the relics of the Great Martyr Nikitas were later transferred to the monastery of Vysokie Dechani in Serbia. St. Nikitas received an unfading crown of glory from Christ in the year 372.

We pray to St. Nikitas for the preservation of children from birth defects.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

 

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode
Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια…
Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death.  The first-born of the dead hath He become.  From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode
Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου…
Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries.  And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.
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Apolytikion 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 Fourth Mode
Ο υψωθείς εν τώ Σταυρώ εκουσίως…
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

 

Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

 

 

Gospel Reading

 

Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: “If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power.”

 

Baby Blessing

Faith and Jared Becker present Leonidas for the 40 day baby blessing.

 

 

 

Announcements

 

Program Registration-Children and Adults
Registration for all programs continues in the hall after the Divine Liturgy.

In order to Register any child or adult for any program(s) for the 2024-2025 term, the family or individual must be a 2024 Steward in Good Standing. This means they have submitted a 2024 Pledge, have paid (or are paying) on that pledge, and have no prior year pledge amount(s) in arrears. As with all prior years, please advise if there are any issues with regard to financial hardship.  They should be brought to the attention of Father Peter.

 

Sunday School Teacher Applications
The Sunday School is accepting applications.  Individuals interested in teaching Sunday School are asked to visit the Registration table, in the church hall, after Divine Liturgy on Sunday. As with all program volunteers, please keep in mind that applicants must be (1) in good ecclesiastical standing (2) be stewards in good standing (3) undergo a background check conducted by the Archdiocese (4) take a short online youth safety training class.
Thank you for supporting our Youth Programs!

 

Agape
You are cordially invited to the Agape Luncheon on Tuesday 9/17/24. The Kandaras Hall doors will open at 11:30 AM. Chef Nick Manos, sous chef Bessie Manos and their dedicated staff will prepare a leg of lamb with all the trimmings. Snacks, coffee and sodas as well as sweets are included.  Entrance fee is $10.00. Please bring a friend.

 

BINGO
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st at 12:00 noon.  Doors open at 11:30am.  Many gift prizes.  50/50 raffle, plus refreshments.  Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food.  Get 2 BINGO cards for $7.00 at the door.  Supporting Covenant House and other local charities.  Invite your neighbors and friends.  See you on Saturday, September 21st, at 11:30am.

Save the Date
Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Everyone is invited to join us for this special event sponsored by The Ladies Philoptochos Society entitled:  MEDICARE (made easy) AND RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR.  Evening event in the Kandaras Hall.  Details to follow!

 

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance
Our annual dinner dance will be held on Saturday, October 26. The Committee is working on collecting items and services for the Silent Auction. To drop off donations, please call the office (954)467-1515 or bring them to church on a Sunday and see Kathy Ziegler or another Parish Council member.

Hope and Joy News
Hope and Joy Coffee Hour: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
Join the fun and support our awesome Hope & Joy Youth as they host coffee hour after church in the hall! Thank you in advance for your generous donations.

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ENJOY HOMEMADE TREATS AT OUR BAKE SALES THIS SUNDAY. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HOPE & JOY.

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Harvest Fest
Presale during coffee hour.
$15 in advance, $20 at the door for kids; $10 for adults.

 

 

 

Caregiver Support

 

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For any Stewards of our church who may have a son or daughter attending college, please contact philoptochos@stdemetrios.org. The College Care Boxes are sent from our church twice a year to provide the students a link to their home parish and to let them know that we are thinking of them as they prepare for their future.  If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of st-demetrios.square.site/.
The Executive Board of our chapter met in March of this year and approved the following guidelines for the College Care Packages:
Each new perspective recipient will be presented to the Executive Board by the College Care Package Coordinator for consideration.
For a student to receive College Care Boxes, at least one of the two following criteria must be fulfilled: 1. The student’s parents or legal guardians are Stewards in good standing at our church. 2. The student offers stewardship by attending church regularly and participating in church programs.
Names of recipients will not be shared with the general population of the congregation.
The program will not be extended to include Graduate Programs

 

 

     Stewardship Year 2024

If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so. 

To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” .  If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.

We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.  
If you have not, please fill out a form.  You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Saturday             9/14    The Elevation of the Holy Cross
9:00am/10:00am            Orthros/Divine Liturgy

Sunday               9/15   
8:45am/10:45am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion     Sunday School
After Sunday School         Dance Practice
After Divine Liturgy           Hope & Joy Bake Sale
1:00pm                             Bible Study (in the hall)

Monday               9/16
4:15pm-6:00pm              Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm              Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Tuesday              9/17
11:30am                           Agape luncheon

Thursday            9/19
7:00pm-9:00pm                Advanced Greek – Online

Saturday             9/21
11:30am                           Bingo

Sunday                9/22
8:45am/10:45am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion     Sunday School
After Sunday School         Dance Practice
After Liturgy                      Loukoumades fundraiser for College Care boxes
After Liturgy                      Frappe fundraiser for HDF
1:00pm                             Bible Study (in the hall)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, September 8th, 2024

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We are live streaming our services.

Visit https://stdemetrios.org/ where a link to the broadcast can be found.

 

 

We welcome Fr. Christopher Metropulos who will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

 

Nativity of the Theotokos

 

 

 

 

According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ.  Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah.  Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

 

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Mode
Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον…
When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity.  And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out:  O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee.
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Apolytikion for Nativity of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode
Η γέννησίς σου Θεοτόκε…
Thy Nativity, O Theotokos, hath procliamed joy to the whole world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, annulling the curse and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.
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Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
Ιωακείμ καί Άννα όνειδισμού ατεκνίας…
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: “The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life.”
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

 

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

 

 

Gospel Reading

 

John 3:13-17

The Lord said, “No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.”For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.”

 

Memorial Prayer

 

Jerry Zapantis (7 days) and George Zapantis (40 days) family of Ted Campos.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Mary Pascal (3 years) and James Pascal (17 years) survived by sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Panagiotis Karavasilis (16 years) husband of Roula Karavasilis.

Elias, Maria, Elias, Jimmy, George & Spiros Zapantis, Dionysios Grouzis, Apostolis & Vasilios Kambosoulis, Vasilios Manzadelis, and Nikos Orros family of Ted Campos.

Victims of the 9/11 attacks (23 years)

 

 

 

Announcements

Pastitsio Luncheon
In loving memory of his wife Maria, George Papastamatis has sponsored this Sunday’s Pastitsio Luncheon.

Coffee Hour
In loving memory of Mary and James Pascal, the Pascal and Pinney families have sponsored this Sunday’s coffee and dessert.

 

Prosforo, Oil, Wine
We ask anyone who is able to bake prosforo to please do so.  Also, donations of olive oil for the vigil lamps and wine for Holy Communion (specifically “Nama Byzantino” sweet red wine) would be greatly appreciated.

 

Agape
You are cordially invited to the Agape Luncheon on Tuesday 9/17/24. The Kandaras Hall doors will open at 11:30 AM. Chef Nick Manos, sous chef Bessie Manos and their dedicated staff will prepare a leg of lamb with all the trimmings. Snacks, coffee and sodas as well as sweets are included.  Entrance fee is $10.00. Please bring a friend.

 

BINGO
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st at 12:00 noon.  Doors open at 11:30am.  Many gift prizes.  50/50 raffle, plus refreshments.  Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food.  Get 2 BINGO cards for $7.00 at the door.  Supporting Covenant House and other local charities.  Invite your neighbors and friends.  See you on Saturday, September 21st, at 11:30am.

Save the Date
Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Everyone is invited to join us for this special event sponsored by The Ladies Philoptochos Society entitled:  MEDICARE (made easy) AND RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR.  Evening event in the Kandaras Hall.  Details to follow!

 

Hope and Joy News
Hope and Joy Coffee Hour: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
Join the fun and support our awesome Hope & Joy Youth as they host coffee hour after church in the hall! Thank you in advance for your generous donations.

Hope and Joy Bake Sale: 9/15 and 9/29
Enjoy homemade treats at our bake sales this month. All proceeds will go to Hope & Joy.

Harvest Fest
Presale during coffee hour.
$15 in advance, $20 at the door for kids; $10 for adults.

 

Program Registration-Children and Adults

 

Registration for all programs will be held in the hall after the Divine Liturgy.

In order to Register any child or adult for any program(s) for the 2024-2025 term, the family or individual must be a 2024 Steward in Good Standing. This means they have submitted a 2024 Pledge, have paid (or are paying) on that pledge, and have no prior year pledge amount(s) in arrears. As with all prior years, please advise if there are any issues with regard to financial hardship.  They should be brought to the attention of Father Peter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For any Stewards of our church who may have a son or daughter attending college, please contact philoptochos@stdemetrios.org. The College Care Boxes are sent from our church twice a year to provide the students a link to their home parish and to let them know that we are thinking of them as they prepare for their future.  If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of st-demetrios.square.site/.
The Executive Board of our chapter met in March of this year and approved the following guidelines for the College Care Packages:
Each new perspective recipient will be presented to the Executive Board by the College Care Package Coordinator for consideration.
For a student to receive College Care Boxes, at least one of the two following criteria must be fulfilled: 1. The student’s parents or legal guardians are Stewards in good standing at our church. 2. The student offers stewardship by attending church regularly and participating in church programs.
Names of recipients will not be shared with the general population of the congregation.
The program will not be extended to include Graduate Programs

 

 

Stewardship Year 2024
We are more than a quarter through the calendar year.

If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so. 

To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” .  If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.

We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.  
If you have not, please fill out a form.  You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Sunday                9/8     
8:45am/9:45am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion     Blessing of all students- including college students
After Blessing                   Sunday School
After Sunday School        Dance Practice
After Divine Liturgy          Pastitsio Luncheon
After Divine Liturgy          Registration for all programs
12:30pm                           GOYA meeting
1:00pm                             Bible Study (in the hall)

Monday               9/9
4:15pm-6:00pm              Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm              Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Wednesday        9/11
6:30pm                           DOP meeting

Thursday            9/12
6:00pm                           Philoptochos meeting

Saturday             9/14    The Elevation of the Holy Cross
9:00am/10:00am            Orthros/Divine Liturgy
12:00noon                      Youth Program families Beach Party

Sunday               9/15   
8:45am/10:45am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion     Sunday School
After Sunday School        Dance Practice
After Divine Liturgy          Hope & Joy Bake Sale
1:00pm                            Bible Study (in the hall)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, September 1st, 2024

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We are live streaming our services.

Visit https://stdemetrios.org/ where a link to the broadcast can be found.

 

 

We welcome Fr. Christopher Metropulos who will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

 

Ecclesiastical New Year

 

 

 

 

For the maintenance of their armed forces, the Roman emperors decreed that their subjects in every district should be taxed every year.  This same decree was reissued every fifteen years, since the Roman soldiers were obliged to serve for fifteen  years.  At the end of each fifteen-year period, an assessment was made of what economic changes had taken place, and a new tax was decreed, which was to be paid over the span of the fifteen years.  This imperial decree, which was issued before the season of winter, was named Indictio, that is, Definiton, or Order.  This name was adopted by the emperors in Constantinople also.  At other times, the latter also used the term Epinemisis, that is, Distribution (Dianome).  It is commonly held that Saint Constantine the Great introduced the Indiction decrees in A.D. 312, after he beheld the sign of the Cross in heaven and vanquished Maxentius and was proclaimed Emperor in the West.  Some, however (and this seems more likely), ascribe the institution of the Indiction to Augustus Caesar, three years before the birth of Christ.  Those who hold this view offer as proof the papal bull issued in A.D. 781 which is dated thus:  Anno IV, Indictionis LIII -that is, the fourth year of the fifty-third Indiction.  From this, we can deduce the aforementioned year (3 B.C.) by multiplying the fifty-two complete Indictions by the number of years in each (15), and adding the three years of the fifty-third Indiction.  There are three types of Indictions:  1) That which was introduced in the West, and which is called Imperial, or Caesarean, or Constantinian, and which begins on the 24th of September; 2) The so-called Papal Indiction, which begins on the 1st of January; and 3) The Constantinopolitan, which was adopted by the Patriarchs of that city after the fall of the Eastern Empire in 1453.  This Indiction is indicated in their own hand on the decrees they issue, without the numeration of the fifteen years.  This Indiction begins on the 1st of September and is observed with special ceremony in the Church. Since the completion of each year takes place, as it were, with the harvest and gathering of the crops into storehouses, and we begin anew from henceforth the sowing of seed in the earth for the production of future crops, September is considered the beginning of the New Year.  The Church also keeps festival this day, beseeching God for fair weather, seasonable rains, and an abundance of the fruits of the earth.  The Holy Scriptures (Lev. 23:24-5 and Num. 29:1-2) also testify that the people of Israel celebrated the feast of the Blowing of the Trumpets on this day, offering hymns of thanksgiving.  In addition to all the aforesaid, on this feast we also commemorate our Saviour’s entry into the synagogue in Nazareth, where He was given the book of the Prophet Esaias to read, and He opened it and found the place where it is written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, for which cause He hath anointed Me…” (Luke 4:16-30).
It should be noted that to the present day, the Church has always celebrated the beginning of the New Year on September 1.  This was the custom in Constantinople until its fall in 1453 and in Russia until the reign of Peter I.  September 1 is still festively celebrated as the New Year at the Patriarchate of Constantinople; among the Jews also the New Year, although reckoned according to a moveable calendar, usually falls in September.  The service of the Menaion for January 1 is for our Lord’s Circumcision and for the memorial of Saint Basil the Great, without any mention of its being the beginning of a new year.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

 

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode
Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων…
Although the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers guarded Your most pure body, You arose on the third day, O Savior, giving life to the world. For this reason, the heavenly powers cried out to you, O Giver of Life: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, only Lover of Mankind!
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Apolytikion for Beginning of the Indiction in the Second Mode
Ὁ πάσης δημιουργὸς τῆς κτίσεως…
O Maker of all Creation, Who hast established the times and the seasons in Thine own power:  Bless the crown of this year with Thy goodness, O Lord, and keep our rulers and Thy flock in peace, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, and save us.
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Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Recovery of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in the Grave Mode
Χαίρε Κεχαριτωμένη, Θεοτόκε Παρθένε…
Rejoice, thou who art full of grace, O Virgin Theotokos, haven and protection of the race of man; for the Redeemer of the world became incarnate of thee; for thou alone art both mother and virgin, ever blessed and glorified.  Intercede with Christ God that peace be granted unto all the world. Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Righteous Symeon the Stylite in the First Mode
Υπομονής στύλος γέγονας…
Thou becamest a pillar of patience and didst emulate the Forefathers, O righteous one:  Job in his sufferings, Joseph in temptations, and the life of the bodiless while in the body, O Symeon, our righteous Father, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
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Apolytikion 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 Fourth Mode
Ὁ τῶν αἰώνων Ποιητὴς καὶ Δεσπότης…
O God of all, Thou Who hast made all the ages, * O Sovereign Lord, truly transcendent in essence, * bestow Thy grace and blessing on the year to come; * and, O Most Compassionate, * in Thine infinite mercy * save all them that worship Thee, * Who alone art our Master, * and that with fear, O Saviour, cry to Thee: * Grant unto all men a fruitful and godly year.
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Epistle Reading

 

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 146.5;134.3.
Great is our Lord, and great is his power.
Verse: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

The reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to Timothy 2:1-7

Timothy, my son, first of all, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way. This is good, and it is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony to which was borne at the proper time. For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

 

Gospel Reading

 

Luke 4:16-22

At that time, Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and he went to the synagogue, as his custom was, on the sabbath day. And he stood up to read; and there was given to him the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” And he closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth.

Memorial Prayer

 

Maria Kantzavelos (6 months) survived by her husband Sotirios, her children Christos (Jessie) and Nicole, and her grandchildren.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Charlene Rhoades (40 days) Survived by husband Charles, son Jay (Stacey) Rhoades,
daughters Cindy (Josh) White, Trudy (John) Wilson, and several grandchildren.

Maria Kirilova Peneva (7 years) survived by her daughter Aneta Peneva.

 

 

Announcements

Prosforo, Oil, Wine
We ask anyone who is able to bake prosforo to please do so.  Also, donations of olive oil for the vigil lamps and wine for Holy Communion (specifically “Nama Byzantino” sweet red wine) would be greatly appreciated.

Summertime Angels Thank you to all those who supported our Summertime Angels fundraiser.

 

Program Registration-Children and Adults

 

Registration for all programs will be held in the hall after the Divine Liturgy.

In order to Register any child or adult for any program(s) for the 2024-2025 term, the family or individual must be a 2024 Steward in Good Standing. This means they have submitted a 2024 Pledge, have paid (or are paying) on that pledge, and have no prior year pledge amount(s) in arrears. As with all prior years, please advise if there are any issues with regard to financial hardship.  They should be brought to the attention of Father Peter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For any Stewards of our church who may have a son or daughter attending college, please contact philoptochos@stdemetrios.org. The College Care Boxes are sent from our church twice a year to provide the students a link to their home parish and to let them know that we are thinking of them as they prepare for their future.  If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of st-demetrios.square.site/.
The Executive Board of our chapter met in March of this year and approved the following guidelines for the College Care Packages:
Each new perspective recipient will be presented to the Executive Board by the College Care Package Coordinator for consideration.
For a student to receive College Care Boxes, at least one of the two following criteria must be fulfilled: 1. The student’s parents or legal guardians are Stewards in good standing at our church. 2. The student offers stewardship by attending church regularly and participating in church programs.
Names of recipients will not be shared with the general population of the congregation.
The program will not be extended to include Graduate Programs

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For any Stewards of our church who may have a son or daughter attending college, please contact philoptochos@stdemetrios.org. The College Care Boxes are sent from our church twice a year to provide the students a link to their home parish and to let them know that we are thinking of them as they prepare for their future.  If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of st-demetrios.square.site/.
The Executive Board of our chapter met in March of this year and approved the following guidelines for the College Care Packages:
Each new perspective recipient will be presented to the Executive Board by the College Care Package Coordinator for consideration.
For a student to receive College Care Boxes, at least one of the two following criteria must be fulfilled: 1. The student’s parents or legal guardians are Stewards in good standing at our church. 2. The student offers stewardship by attending church regularly and participating in church programs.
Names of recipients will not be shared with the general population of the congregation.
The program will not be extended to include Graduate Programs

 

 

Stewardship Year 2024
We are more than a quarter through the calendar year.

If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so. 

To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” .  If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.

We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.  
If you have not, please fill out a form.  You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Sunday               9/1   
8:30am/9:30am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy

After Divine Liturgy         Registration for all programs

Monday               9/2      Labor Day

Tuesday              9/3 
7:00pm                            AHEPA meeting

Sunday                9/8     
8:45am/9:45am               Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion    Sunday School
After Divine Liturgy          Pastitsio Luncheon
1:00pm                             Bible Study (in the hall)
12:30pm                           GOYA meeting
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, August 25th, 2024

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We are live streaming our services.

Visit https://stdemetrios.org/ where a link to the broadcast can be found.

 

 

We welcome Fr. Christopher Metropulos who will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy.

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

 

9th Sunday of Matthew

 

 

 

 

Titus the Apostle of the 70

 

 

Saint Titus was a Greek by race, and an idolater. But having believed in Christ through the Apostle Paul, he became Paul’s disciple and follower and labored with him greatly in the preaching of the Gospel. When Paul ordained him Bishop of Crete, he later wrote to him the Epistle which bears his name. Having shepherded in an apostolic manner the flock that had been entrusted to him, and being full of days, he reposed in peace, some ninety-four years of age.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

 

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος…
From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions.  O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.
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Apolytikion for Apostle Bartholomew in the Third Mode
Απόστολοι Άγιοι…
O Holy Apostles, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offenses.
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Apolytikion 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 Fourth Mode
Ιωακείμ καί Άννα όνειδισμού ατεκνίας…
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: “The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life.”
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Epistle Reading

 

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17

Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw – each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and that temple you are.

 

 

Gospel Reading

Matthew 14:22-34

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.”  And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

 

 

 

 

Memorial Prayer

 

Dionysios Zougras (40 days) Survived by his wife Vasiliki, sons Demetrious (Alexandra), Fr. Panagiotis (Presv. Alexa), Anthony (Juliana), and grandchildren Vasiliki, Demetra, Dionysios, and Asimina.

Yiannis Karliambas (1 year) Survived by his wife Chaido, children Vasiliki and Alexandra, and grandchild Tyler.

Trisagion Prayer

 

Christos “Chris” Politis (40 days) Survived by children James (Tina) and Maria (Scott), and brothers John, Louis, and George.

Maria Papastamatis (4 years) Survived by husband George, children Michael, and Alex (Maria), and granddaughter Christina.

 

 

 

Announcements

Coffee Hour
This Sunday’s coffee hour is sponsored by John Politis in memory of his brother Chris.

Loving Stitches
Join the Loving Stitches for stitching and fun at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 27.

Prosforo, Oil, Wine
We ask anyone who is able to bake prosforo to please do so.  Also, donations of olive oil for the vigil lamps and wine for Holy Communion (specifically “Nama Byzantino” sweet red wine) would be greatly appreciated.

Program Registration-Children and Adults

Registration for all programs will be held Sunday, August 25th after the Divine Liturgy.

In order to Register any child or adult for any program(s) for the 2024-2025 term, the family or individual must be a 2024 Steward in Good Standing. This means they have submitted a 2024 Pledge, have paid (or are paying) on that pledge, and have no prior year pledge amount(s) in arrears. As with all prior years, please advise if there are any issues with regard to financial hardship.  They should be brought to the attention of Father Peter.

 

Movie Night

Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida cordially invites you to the screening of the film “The right pocket of the robe”. The film is a sweet tale of a monk who finds hope after losing his only companion. What they said about the film: “It touches the viewer with its humane point of view and it wins us with the subtle, internal performance by the wonderful Thodoris Antoniadis”…“It manages to capture all the beauty of the vast horizon, the atmosphere of the old monastery while its brilliantly crafted close up shots literally emphasize what is important”. Saturday August 24 @7:00pm (Suggested donation $5) Run time 1h 40min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philoptochos News 

 

BINGO
Saturday, August 24th, at 12:00 noon.  Doors open at 11:30am.  Many gift prizes.  50/50 raffle, plus refreshments.  Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food.  Get 2 BINGO cards for $7.00 at the door.  Supporting Feeding South Florida and Covenant House.  Invite your neighbors and friends.  See you on Saturday, August 24th, at 11:30am.

 

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For any Stewards of our church who may have a son or daughter attending college, please contact philoptochos@stdemetrios.org. The College Care Boxes are sent from our church twice a year to provide the students a link to their home parish and to let them know that we are thinking of them as they prepare for their future.  If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of st-demetrios.square.site/.
The Executive Board of our chapter met in March of this year and approved the following guidelines for the College Care Packages:
Each new perspective recipient will be presented to the Executive Board by the College Care Package Coordinator for consideration.
For a student to receive College Care Boxes, at least one of the two following criteria must be fulfilled: 1. The student’s parents or legal guardians are Stewards in good standing at our church. 2. The student offers stewardship by attending church regularly and participating in church programs.
Names of recipients will not be shared with the general population of the congregation.
The program will not be extended to include Graduate Programs

 

 

 

 

 

Summertime Angels

It’s time for our annual fundraiser. During the quite summer months, utilities and fixed expenses don’t take a vacation!  As always, we thank you for your generosity.

 

 

 

 

 

Stewardship Year 2024
We are more than a quarter through the calendar year.

If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so. 

To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” .  If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.

We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.  
If you have not, please fill out a form.  You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Saturday            8/24
11:30am                         Bingo
7:00pm                           HCSSF Movie Night

Sunday               8/25   
8:30am/9:30am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
Fanouropita
After Divine Liturgy        Registration for all programs

Tuesday              8/27
11:00am                          Loving Stitches

Sunday                9/1    
8:30am/9:30am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, August 18th, 2024

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We are live streaming our services.

Visit https://stdemetrios.org/ where a link to the broadcast can be found.

 

 

We welcome Fr. Christopher Metropulos who will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy.

Sunday, August 18th, 2024

 

8th Sunday of Matthew

 

 

 

 

Floros & Lauros the Monk-martyrs of Illyria

 

These Martyrs were twin brothers, and stonemasons. After the martyrdom of their teachers Proclus and Maximus, they left Byzantium and came to the city of Ulpiana in Illyricum, where a certain Licinius hired them to build a temple for the idols. The wages he gave them, they distributed to the poor, and when the temple was built, Floros and Lauros gathered the paupers, and with their help put ropes about the necks of the idols, pulled them to the ground, and furnished the temple as a church. When Licinius learned of this, he had the paupers burned alive in a furnace. Floros and Lauros were tormented, then cast into a deep well, where they gave up their souls to the Lord. When their holy relics were recovered years later, they poured forth myrrh and worked many miracles; they were enshrined in Constantinople.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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.
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Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Dormition in the First Mode
Εν τή Γεννήσει τήν παρθενίαν εφύλαξας…
In giving birth, thou didst preserve thy virginity; in thy dormition, thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos.  Thou wast translated unto life, since thou art the Mother of Life; and by thine intercessions dost thou redeem our souls from death.
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Apolytikion 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
Τήν εν πρεσβείαις ακοίμητον Θεοτόκον…
Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life.
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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 First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17

Brethren, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

 

Gospel Reading

Matthew 14:14-22

At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.

 

 

 

Memorial Prayer

 

Magdalini Manessis (1 year) Survived by her husband Othon, her children Agatha (Robert) Skreli and Gus (Jabiera) Manessis, her grandchildren Leo, Brooke, and Violeta, and her three siblings.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

William Ragas (9 months) Son of Kyriaki and Alexis Ragas.

Paul Samra (10 months) Nephew of Barbara Crosby and Carolyn Lanier.

JoAnn Samra (1 year) Sister of Barbara Crosby and Carolyn Lanier.

 

 

 

Announcements

Agape
Please join us for the  Agape luncheon at 11:30 AM on Tuesday 8/20/24. Chef Manos, sous chef Bessie Manos and their able staff will prepare a delectable meal. Your friends are most welcome.

Program Registration
Registration for all programs will be held Sunday, August 25th after the Divine Liturgy.

 

 

 

Movie Night

Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida cordially invites you to the screening of the film “The right pocket of the robe”. The film is a sweet tale of a monk who finds hope after losing his only companion. What they said about the film: “It touches the viewer with its humane point of view and it wins us with the subtle, internal performance by the wonderful Thodoris Antoniadis”…“It manages to capture all the beauty of the vast horizon, the atmosphere of the old monastery while its brilliantly crafted close up shots literally emphasize what is important”. Saturday August 24 @7:00pm (Suggested donation $5) Run time 1h 40min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
For any Stewards of our church who may have a son or daughter attending college, please contact philoptochos@stdemetrios.org. The College Care Boxes are sent from our church twice a year to provide the students a link to their home parish and to let them know that we are thinking of them as they prepare for their future.  If you would like to donate to the College Care Boxes please go to https://ladies-philoptochos-of st-demetrios.square.site/.
The Executive Board of our chapter met in March of this year and approved the following guidelines for the College Care Packages:
Each new perspective recipient will be presented to the Executive Board by the College Care Package Coordinator for consideration.
For a student to receive College Care Boxes, at least one of the two following criteria must be fulfilled: 1. The student’s parents or legal guardians are Stewards in good standing at our church. 2. The student offers stewardship by attending church regularly and participating in church programs.
Names of recipients will not be shared with the general population of the congregation.
The program will not be extended to include Graduate Programs

 

 

Summertime Angels

It’s time for our annual fundraiser. During the quite summer months, utilities and fixed expenses don’t take a vacation!  As always, we thank you for your generosity.

 

 

 

 

Philoptochos News 

 

BINGO
Saturday, August 24th, at 12:00 noon.  Doors open at 11:30am.  Many gift prizes.  50/50 raffle, plus refreshments.  Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food.  Get 2 BINGO cards for $7.00 at the door.  Supporting Feeding South Florida and Covenant House.  Invite your neighbors and friends.  See you on Saturday, August 24th, at 11:30am.

 

Stewardship Year 2024
We are more than a quarter through the calendar year.

If you have filled out a pledge form for year 2024 but have not yet made a donation toward your pledge of treasure, please do so. 

To make payments on your pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship” .  If paying by check, please note “Pledge 2024” on the memo line.

We thank our parishioners who have pledged their gifts of time, talent and treasure for year 2024.  
If you have not, please fill out a form.  You can download a form, pick up a form at church, or use https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/.

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Sunday               8/18    
8:30am/9:30am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy

Tuesday             8/20
11:30am                         Agape Luncheon

Saturday            8/24
11:30am                         Bingo
5:00pm                           HCSSF Movie Night

Sunday                8/25   
8:30am/9:30am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
Fanouropita
After Divine Liturgy        Registration for all programs