The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, December 21st, 2025

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Sunday, December 21, 2025

 

Sunday before Nativity

On the Sunday that occurs on or immediately after the eighteenth of this month, we celebrate all those who from ages past have been well-pleasing to God, beginning from Adam even unto Joseph the Betrothed of the Most Holy Theotokos, according to genealogy, as the Evangelist Luke hath recorded historically (Luke 3:23-38); we also commemorate the Prophets and Prophetesses, and especially the Prophet Daniel and the Holy Three Children.

 

 




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.
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Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Nativity in the Fourth Mode
Ετοιμάζου Βηθλεέμ…
Be thou ready, Bethlehem, Eden hath opened unto all. Ephratha, prepare thyself, for now, behold, the Tree of life hath blossomed forth in the cave from the Holy Virgin. Her womb hath proved a true spiritual Paradise, wherein the divine and saving Tree is found, and as we eat thereof we shall all live, and shall not die as did Adam. For Christ is born now to raise the image that had fallen aforetime.
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Apolytikion for Sunday before Nativity in the Second Mode
Μεγάλα τὰ τῆς πίστεως κατορθώματα…
Great are the achievements of faith!  In the fountain of flame, as by the water of rest, the Three Holy Children rejoiced.  And the Prophet Daniel proved a shepherd of lions as of sheep.  By their prayers, O Christ our God, save our souls.
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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 Third Mode
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον…
On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
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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 the Hebrews 11:9-10; 32-40

BRETHREN, by faith Abraham sojourned in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise.  For he looked forward to the city which has foundation, whose builder and maker is God.And what more shall I say?  For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets – who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight.  Women received their dead by resurrection.  Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life.  Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment.  They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated – of whom the world was not worthy – wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.

 

Gospel Reading

 

Matthew 1:1-25

The book of the Genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Aram, and Aram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David the king.And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa, and Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amon, and Amon the father of Josiah, and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Salathiel, and Salathiel the father of Zerubbabel, and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took his wife, but knew her not until she had borne a son; and he called his name Jesus.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Dr. Anthony Kales (2 years) Survived by his wife Joyce, his children Stefanos, Helen, and Dimitri and his grandchildren Anastasia, Sophia, Theodore, Stefania, Arianna, Alexandra, and Zoe.

Vasiliki Marchelos (15 years) Survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

 

Announcements

Liturgical Service for the Nativity of Christ
Wednesday, December 24th
4:30pm Orthros
5:30pm Divine Liturgy

 

 

GOYA Caroling
GOYA will be bringing Kalanda (Christmas caroling) to our community on the 19th/20th of December.  Interested households or businesses can sign up for Christmas caroling this year, either through Alexandra Zaden, or an email to goya@stdemetrios.com
We need name, address and phone number to schedule day & time.

 

***Getting Ready For the Festival***
We will be training volunteers who are interested in working at the Loukoumathes Booth on Sunday, December 21st
For details call or text Karyl Zitis at 954-270 -1702

 

 

Mercy Luncheons (Makarias)
As of December 2025 St. Demetrios Church will offer to prepare and serve a Traditional Mercy Luncheon (Makaria) in the church hall for family members who request it. For detailed information please call Diane Paxinos 954-304-5913, or Kiki Sergiou in the Church Office 954-467-1515.

 

 

 

 

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026
One of St. Demetrios’ best fellowship ministries & fundraisers —and YOU make it a success!
💙Where Tradition & Celebration Live 🇬🇷 Be Part of the Tradition –  VOLUNTEER & CELEBRATE! 🇬🇷

Online Sign-Up is LIVE  https://tinyurl.com/GREEKFESTIVALVOLUNTEER  Festival Volunteers are in the Narthex and will assist you with the online sign up⛪

👩‍🍳 Volunteer Areas Include: Food Prep 🍲 • Festival Setup 🎪 • Cashiers 💵 • Yia Yia’s Greek Bakery 🍰 • Gyro Booth 🌯 • Greek Market 🛍️ • Loukoumades & Café ☕ • Greek Grill 🍢 • Hot Food Line 🍽️ • Admissions 🎟️ …and more!  Let’s make this year’s Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival unforgettable!✨ Sign up – Be part of the fun! 🇬🇷 Meet friends, make new ones, and share our beautiful Greek Orthodox faith & culture ⛪

 

 

Calendar

 

Thursday        12/18
7:00pm                                   Advanced Greek online

Sunday            12/21                                                       
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Liturgy                         Loukoumathes training
12:30pm                                Dance practice

Wednesday    12/24        Eve of the Nativity
4:30pm/5:30pm                  Orthros/Divine Liturgy

Thursday       12/25         Holy Nativity

Sunday           12/28                                                       
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, December 14th, 2025

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

 

11th Sunday of Luke

On the Sunday that occurs on or immediately after the eleventh of this month, we commemorate Christ’s forefathers according to the flesh, both those that came before the Law, and those that lived after the giving of the Law.
Special commemoration is made of the Patriarch Abraham, to whom the promise was first given, when God said to him, “In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed” (Gen. 22:18).  This promise was given some two thousand years before Christ, when Abraham was seventy-five years of age.  God called him and commanded him to forsake his country, parents, and kinsmen, and to depart to the land of the Canaanites.  When he arrived there, God told him, “I will give this land to thy seed” (Gen. 12:7); for this cause, that land was called the “Promised Land,” which later became the country of the Hebrew people, and which is also called Palestine by the historians.  There, after the passage of twenty-four years, Abraham received God’s law concerning circumcision.  In the one hundredth year of his life, when Sarah was in her ninetieth year, they became the parents of Isaac.  Having lived 175 years altogether, he reposed in peace, a venerable elder full of days.

 

 




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 11th Sunday of Luke in the Second Mode
Ἐν πίστει τοὺς Προπάτορας ἐδικαίωσας…
By faith didst Thou justify the Forefathers, when through them Thou didst betroth Thyself aforetime to the Church from among the nations.  The Saints boast in glory that from their seed there is a glorious fruit, even she that bare Thee seedlessly.  By their prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.
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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 Third Mode
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον…
On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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 the Colossians 3:4-11

Brethren, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. In these you once walked, when you lived in them. But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all.

 

Gospel Reading

 

 

Luke 14:16-24

The Lord said this parable: “A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time of the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for all is now ready.’ But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I go out and see it; I pray you, have me excused.’ And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go to examine them; I pray you, have me excused.’ And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame.’ And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and there is still room.’ And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet. For many are called, but few are chosen.'”

 

Panormitis Galouzis (1 year) Survived by his wife Themelina Galouzis, Children Eva Galouzis Gazis, Droso Galouzis, Steve Galouzis, grandchildren Panagioti, Dimitrios, Melina Gazis, Nicholas & Melina Galouzis, Michael Galouzis.

 

Memorial Prayer

 

Nicholas Neamonitis (1 year) Survived by his wife Thomae, his children Nicole (Jamie), Danielle and Tanya (Scott), his six granddaughters, three great grandsons, and his godson Fr. Peter Zougras.

Vasiliki Koutroulakis (1 year) Survived by daughter Helen Criticos and son Peter Criticos.

Nicholas Klonaris (2 years) Survived by his wife Evangelia, son Pantelis (Amy), daughter Despina (Headley) and grandchildren Jordan, Nicholas, and Michael.

 

Announcements

 

Liturgical Service for the Nativity of Christ
Wednesday, December 24th
4:30pm Orthros
5:30pm Divine Liturgy

 

 

Agape
The Agape fellowship will not meet during the month of December. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Καλές γιορτές!

 

GOYA Caroling
GOYA will be bringing Kalanda (Christmas caroling) to our community on the 19th/20th of December.  Interested households or businesses can sign up for Christmas caroling this year, either through the office, or Alexandra Zaden, or an email to goya@stdemetrios.com
We need name, address and phone number to schedule day & time.

 

 

***Getting Ready For the Festival***
We will be training volunteers who are interested in working at the Loukoumathes Booth on Sunday, December 21st
For details call or text Karyl Zitis at 954-270 -1702

 

 

 

 

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026
One of St. Demetrios’ best fellowship ministries & fundraisers —and YOU make it a success!
💙Where Tradition & Celebration Live 🇬🇷 Be Part of the Tradition –  VOLUNTEER & CELEBRATE! 🇬🇷

Online Sign-Up is LIVE  https://tinyurl.com/GREEKFESTIVALVOLUNTEER  Festival Volunteers are in the Narthex and will assist you with the online sign up⛪

👩‍🍳 Volunteer Areas Include: Food Prep 🍲 • Festival Setup 🎪 • Cashiers 💵 • Yia Yia’s Greek Bakery 🍰 • Gyro Booth 🌯 • Greek Market 🛍️ • Loukoumades & Café ☕ • Greek Grill 🍢 • Hot Food Line 🍽️ • Admissions 🎟️ …and more!  Let’s make this year’s Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival unforgettable!✨ Sign up – Be part of the fun! 🇬🇷 Meet friends, make new ones, and share our beautiful Greek Orthodox faith & culture ⛪

 

 

Calendar

 

Thursday        12/11
7:00pm                                   Advanced Greek online

Friday              12/12
7:00pm                                  Christmas Party at Galuppis

Sunday            12/14                                                       
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
12:30pm                                Dance practice

Monday            12/15    
4:45pm-6:30pm                      Greek School
7:30pm                                      Intermediate Greek School online

Thursday        12/18
7:00pm                                   Advanced Greek online

Sunday            12/21                                                       
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Liturgy                         Loukoumathes training
12:30pm                                Dance practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, December 7th, 2025

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

10th Sunday of Luke

 

Ambrose, Bishop of Milan

 

This Saint was born in Gaul in 340, and was a member of the Roman Senate. After the death of Auxentius, the Arian Bishop of Milan, a violent dispute arose among the Orthodox and Arians about who would succeed him. Ambrose, desiring as Governor of the province to restore the peace, attempted to mediate between them. As he spoke to the people, eloquently persuading them to elect a new bishop without tumult and disorder, a young child, inspired from on high, suddenly cried out “Ambrose, bishop!” To his astonishment and dismay, the people immediately took up this cry themselves, and over his many protests, he was raised to the episcopal throne of Milan on December 7, 374. A great Father of the Church, he wrote many works in Latin, and was both an unwearying opponent of Arianism, and a fearless accuser of emperors when they transgressed the law of God. Having lived fifty-seven years, he reposed on April 4, on the eve of Pascha, in the year 397.

 

 




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!
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

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 Third Mode
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον…
On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians 5:8-19

Brethren, walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart.

Gospel Reading

Luke 13:10-17

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.” And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.” Then the Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?” As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.

 

Memorial Prayer

 

Panormitis Galouzis (1 year) Survived by his wife Themelina Galouzis, Children Eva Galouzis Gazis, Droso Galouzis, Steve Galouzis, grandchildren Panagioti, Dimitrios, Melina Gazis, Nicholas & Melina Galouzis, Michael Galouzis.

 

 

Artoklasia

 

On the occasion of the 96th year anniversary of the Organization and 68th anniversary of our local chapter-Narcissus #289, The Daughters of Penelope offer the Artoklasia for the health of its members.

 

Announcements

 

Parish Council Election
On Sunday, December 7th, after the Divine Liturgy, voting will take place. Stewards in good standing for year 2025 are eligible to vote.

 

Agape
The Agape fellowship will not meet during the month of December. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Καλές γιορτές!

 

***Getting Ready For the Festival***
We will be training volunteers who are interested in working at the Loukoumathes Booth on Sunday, December 21st
For details call or text Karyl Zitis at 954-270 -1702

 

 

 

 

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026
One of St. Demetrios’ best fellowship ministries & fundraisers —and YOU make it a success!
💙Where Tradition & Celebration Live 🇬🇷 Be Part of the Tradition –  VOLUNTEER & CELEBRATE! 🇬🇷

Online Sign-Up is LIVE  https://tinyurl.com/GREEKFESTIVALVOLUNTEER  Festival Volunteers are in the Narthex and will assist you with the online sign up⛪

👩‍🍳 Volunteer Areas Include: Food Prep 🍲 • Festival Setup 🎪 • Cashiers 💵 • Yia Yia’s Greek Bakery 🍰 • Gyro Booth 🌯 • Greek Market 🛍️ • Loukoumades & Café ☕ • Greek Grill 🍢 • Hot Food Line 🍽️ • Admissions 🎟️ …and more!  Let’s make this year’s Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival unforgettable!✨ Sign up – Be part of the fun! 🇬🇷 Meet friends, make new ones, and share our beautiful Greek Orthodox faith & culture ⛪

 

 

Calendar

 

Thursday             12/4
7:00pm                                   Advanced Greek online

Saturday              12/6
6:30pm                                   Christmas Pageant
7:30pm                                   Christmas Party
Sunday                 12/7                                                       
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Divine Liturgy            Parish Council Election
After Divine Liturgy            PapCorps Cancer Fighting Sunday
12:00pm                                GOYA Meeting
12:30pm                                Dance practice
Monday               12/8    
4:45pm-6:30pm                      Greek School
7:30pm                                      Intermediate Greek School online

Wednesday     12/10
6:30pm                                    Daughters of Penelope Meeting

Thursday        12/11
7:00pm                                   Advanced Greek online

Friday              12/12
7:00pm                                  Christmas Party at Galuppis

Sunday            12/14                                                       
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
12:30pm                                Dance practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 30th, 2025

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We wish you a Blessed Thanksgiving!

 

 

Sunday, November 30, 2025

 

 

Andrew the First- Called Apostle

 

This Saint was from Bethsaida of Galilee; he was the son of Jonas and the brother of Peter, the chief of the Apostles. He had first been a disciple of John the Baptist; afterwards, on hearing the Baptist’s witness concerning Jesus, when he pointed Him out with his finger and said, “Behold the Lamb of God, Which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1.29,36), he straightway followed Christ, and became His first disciple; wherefore he is called the First-called of the Apostles. After the Ascension of the Saviour, he preached in various lands; and having suffered many things for His Name’s sake, he died in Patras of Achaia, where he was crucified on a cross in the shape of an “X,” the first letter of “Christ” in Greek; this cross is also the symbol of Saint Andrew.

 

 




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 Andrew the 1st Called in the Fourth Mode
Ὡς τῶν Ἀποστόλων Πρωτόκλητος…
As the first-called of the Apostles, and brother of their leader, O Andrew, entreat the Master of all that peace be granted unto the world and great mercy to our souls.
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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 Third Mode
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον…
On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Epistle Reading

 

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 18.4,1.
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.

The reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16

Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.

Gospel Reading

 

John 1:35-51

At that time, John was standing with two of his disciples; and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “Where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying; and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two who heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him, and said, “So you are Simon the son of John? You shall be called Cephas” (which means Peter).  The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! ” Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”

 

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Memorial Prayer

 

Christina Ioannou (40 days) Survived by her husband John, her children George (Angeliki), Michael (Sofia), John Jr, Bill, and Helena and by her 7 grandchildren.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Evangeline “Angie” Maheras (1 year) Survived by her husband Constantine, her children, and her grandchildren.

 

Philoptochos Past Members who have fallen asleep in the Lord.

 

 

Artoklasia

 

The Artoklasia is offered for the health of the Touris Family.

 

Announcements

Coffee Hour/Light Lunch
In honor and in memory of Christina Ioannou, the Ioannou family has sponsored the coffee hour and luncheon.

 

Holiday Blues 

Please join us after church on November 30th for our annual Holiday Blues workshop.
The Season of Joy can be a challenging time for many of us as we feel sad because we miss those we love who have gone on to sleep in the arms of the Lord. This workshop has become a tradition for several years now. It is a safe place to connect and feel the love and support of community. We usually leave feeling uplifted.
Isabella Christodoulou, LCSW facilitates this caring group experience and welcomes any questions, please contact her at 504.799.9896.

 

 

Loving Stitches
Tuesday, December 2 at 11:00am.

Orthodox Study Class
Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00pm.

***Getting Ready For the Festival***
We will be training volunteers who are interested in working at the Loukoumathes Booth on Sunday, December 21st
For details call or text Karyl Zitis at 954-270 -1702

 

 

 

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2025

 

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2025
One of St. Demetrios’ best fellowship ministries & fundraisers —and YOU make it a success!
💙Where Tradition & Celebration Live 🇬🇷 Be Part of the Tradition –  VOLUNTEER & CELEBRATE! 🇬🇷

Online Sign-Up is LIVE  https://tinyurl.com/GREEKFESTIVALVOLUNTEER  Festival Volunteers are in the Narthex and will assist you with the online sign up⛪

👩‍🍳 Volunteer Areas Include: Food Prep 🍲 • Festival Setup 🎪 • Cashiers 💵 • Yia Yia’s Greek Bakery 🍰 • Gyro Booth 🌯 • Greek Market 🛍️ • Loukoumades & Café ☕ • Greek Grill 🍢 • Hot Food Line 🍽️ • Admissions 🎟️ …and more!  Let’s make this year’s Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival unforgettable!✨ Sign up – Be part of the fun! 🇬🇷 Meet friends, make new ones, and share our beautiful Greek Orthodox faith & culture ⛪

 

 

 

Calendar

 

Thursday            11/27         Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday                11/30                                                      
8:45am/10:00am                     Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion           Sunday School
After Liturgy                              Grief Workshop-Holiday Blues
12:30pm                                     Dance practice
Monday               12/1   
4:45pm-6:30pm                      Greek School
7:30pm                                      Intermediate Greek School online

Tuesday             12/2
11:00am                                    Loving Stitches
7:00pm                                     AHEPA Meeting

Wednesday     12/3
6:00pm                                    Philoptochos Board Meeting
7:00pm                                    Orthodox Study Class

Thursday        12/4
7:00pm                                   Advanced Greek online

Saturday         12/6

6:30pm                                   Christmas Pageant
7:30pm                                   Christmas Party

Sunday            12/7                                                       
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Divine Liturgy            Parish Council Election
After Divine Liturgy            PapCorps Cancer Fighting Sunday
12:30pm                                Dance practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 23rd, 2025

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Sunday, November 23, 2025

 

 

Gregory, Bishop of Agrigentum

 

Saint Gregory, the son of pious parents named Chariton and Theodora, was born in Agrigentum, a city of Sicily, and was great in virtue from his childhood. He was baptized, brought up, and tonsured reader by Bishop Potamion during the reign of Justinian II, in the seventh century. At the age of eighteen he made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, where he was ordained deacon by Macarius, Bishop of Jerusalem. He traveled to Constantinople, and then to Rome where he was consecrated Bishop of his native Agrigentum. As Bishop of Agrigentum he worked many miracles and shone brilliantly in virtue, but also suffered many great temptation; from the priests Sabine and Crescentius, who so envied him that they slandered him to the Pope as a fornicator and had him cast into prison for two and a half years. In the end, however, he vindicated himself by casting the demon out of the woman who had falsely accused him of committing sin with her. Saint Gregory reposed in peace in deep old age.

 

 




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 Entry of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode
Σήμερον τής ευδοκίας Θεού τό προοίμιον…
Today is the prelude of God’s good will and the heralding of the salvation of mankind.  In the temple of God, the Virgin is presented openly, and she proclaimeth Christ unto all.  To her, then, with a great voice let us cry aloud:  Rejoice, O thou fulfilment of the Creator’s dispensation.
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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 καθαρώτατος ναός τού Σωτήρος…
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

 

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

The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22

Brethren, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

Gospel Reading

Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: “The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, ‘Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’  So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” As he said these things, he cried out: “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

 

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Memorial Prayer

 

Denise Filosofos (1 year) Remembered by her friends at St. Demetrios.

Pantelis Koutsoukis (1 year) and Andreas Koutsoukis (4 years) Remembered by their family and friends.

Helen Kappas (3 years) Survived by her son Tom (Caroline), family, and niece Stacy Homatas.

elen, Magda, Pantelis and Tony.

Philoptochos Past Members who have fallen asleep in the Lord.

 

 

Announcements

Philoptochos Bake Sale
The Annual Philoptochos Thanksgiving Bake Sale will be on Sunday, November 23 after the Divine Liturgy.

Loving Stitches
The Loving Stitches meeting of Tuesday, November 25th is cancelled. Instead, we will meet on Tuesday, December 2nd at 11:00am. We wish everyone a beautiful Thanksgiving.

 

 

Holiday Blues 

Please join us after church on November 30th for our annual Holiday Blues workshop.
The Season of Joy can be a challenging time for many of us as we feel sad because we miss those we love who have gone on to sleep in the arms of the Lord. This workshop has become a tradition for several years now. It is a safe place to connect and feel the love and support of community. We usually leave feeling uplifted.
Isabella Christodoulou, LCSW facilitates this caring group experience and welcomes any questions, please contact her at 504.799.9896.

 

BINGO NEWS…As in previous years, BINGO will be taking a break in Nov/Dec/Jan due to the holidays and the Greek Festival. The next BINGO date is February 21, 2026.  Mark your calendars now!  For more info, see a member of Philoptochos.

 

 

 

***Getting Ready For the Festival***
We will be training volunteers who are interested in working at the Loukoumathes Booth on Sunday, December 21st
For details call or text Karyl Zitis at 954-270 -1702

 

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2025

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2025
One of St. Demetrios’ best fellowship ministries & fundraisers —and YOU make it a success!
💙Where Tradition & Celebration Live 🇬🇷 Be Part of the Tradition –  VOLUNTEER & CELEBRATE! 🇬🇷

Online Sign-Up is LIVE  https://tinyurl.com/GREEKFESTIVALVOLUNTEER  Festival Volunteers are in the Narthex and will assist you with the online sign up⛪

👩‍🍳 Volunteer Areas Include: Food Prep 🍲 • Festival Setup 🎪 • Cashiers 💵 • Yia Yia’s Greek Bakery 🍰 • Gyro Booth 🌯 • Greek Market 🛍️ • Loukoumades & Café ☕ • Greek Grill 🍢 • Hot Food Line 🍽️ • Admissions 🎟️ …and more!  Let’s make this year’s Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival unforgettable!✨ Sign up – Be part of the fun! 🇬🇷 Meet friends, make new ones, and share our beautiful Greek Orthodox faith & culture ⛪

 

 

 

Calendar

 

Thursday         11/20
7:00pm                                 Advanced Greek online

Saturday          11/22
10:00am                              Daughters of Penelope Fashion Show at DoubleTree Deerfield Beach

Sunday            11/23                                                       
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Liturgy                         Philoptochos Bake Sale
12:30pm                                Dance practice
Thursday         11/27        Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday             11/30                                                      
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Liturgy                         Grief Workshop-Holiday Blues
12:30pm                                 Dance practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 16th, 2025

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

 

 

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist

This Apostle, who was also called Levi, was the son of Alphaeus and had Galilee as his homeland. A publican before being called by Christ, he became one of the Twelve Apostles, and an Evangelist. While still in Palestine, he wrote his Gospel first in Hebrew, being also the first of all to write the Gospel. When he is depicted in icons, there is portrayed next to him the likeness of a man, one of the symbolic living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel (1.10), which, as Saint Irenaeus writes, is a symbol of our Savior’s Incarnation.

 

 




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 and Evangelist Matthew in the Third Mode
Απόστολε Άγιε, καί Ευαγγελιστά Ματθαίε…
O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, 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 Fourth Mode
Ο καθαρώτατος ναός τού Σωτήρος…
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

 

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 18.4,1.
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.

The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 10:11-21; 11:1-2

Brethren, the scripture says, “No one who believes in God will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and bestows his riches upon all who call upon him. For, “every one who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.” But how are men to call upon him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher? And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news!” But they have not all obeyed the gospel; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes by the preaching of Christ. But I ask, have they not heard? Indeed they have; for “Their voice has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.” Again I ask, did Israel not understand? First Moses says, “I will make you jealous of those who are not a nation; with a foolish nation I will make you angry.” Then Isaiah is so bold as to say, “I have been found by those who did not seek me; I have shown myself to those who did not ask for me.” But of Israel he says, “All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.” I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew.

Gospel Reading

 

Matthew 9:9-13

At that time, as Jesus passed on, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

 

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Memorial Prayer

 

Lauren George Bowdouris (40 days) Survived by her sister Lindsey Bowdouris Walters, brother in law William, nephews Liam and Lincoln, and mother Mary Ann Bowdouris.

Mary Planakis  wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, sister and friend. Survived by: Her children Clare, Chris, Andreas and Beth
Her grandchildren Lucas, Chloe, Nikos and Chloe, Her siblings Stathis, Helen, Magda, Pantelis and Tony.

Philoptochos Past Members who have fallen asleep in the Lord.

 

 

Baby Blessing

 

John and Charlotte Xanthos, along with his big sisters Athena, Kalliope, and Ariadne, present Konstantine for his 40 day blessing.

 

Artoklasia

Offered by the Philoptochos for the health of its members and their families.

 

Announcements

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

Philoptochos Sunday
On Sunday November 16, the Philoptochos will offer an Artoklasia for the health of its members.  Also a memorial for those past members who have fallen asleep in the Lord.

Agape luncheon cancelled for the month of November
Vasilis Michalopoulos, a longtime member of the Agape Fellowship, fell asleep in the Lord. His funeral is scheduled for 11/18/25, the third Tuesday of the month which is the customary date for the monthly luncheon. Sadly, there will be no Agape fellowship meeting in November. Αιωνία η μνήμη του αείμνηστου Βασίλη Μιχαλόπουλου. Αμήν!

Pap Corps Meeting Wednesday, November 19th at 3:00pm.

 

Orthodox Study Class Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00pm.

 

Philoptochos Bake Sale
The Annual Philoptochos Thanksgiving Bake Sale will be on Sunday, November 23 after the Divine Liturgy

 

BINGO NEWS…As in previous years, BINGO will be taking a break in Nov/Dec/Jan due to the holidays and the Greek Festival. The next BINGO date is February 21, 2026.  Mark your calendars now!  For more info, see a member of Philoptochos.

 

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

 

Daughters of Penelope Annual Fashion Show   

🇬🇷 FT. LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2025


One of St. Demetrios’ best fellowship ministries & fundraisers —and YOU make it a success! 💙Where Tradition & Celebration Live 🇬🇷 Be Part of the Tradition –  VOLUNTEER & CELEBRATE! 🇬🇷

Online Sign-Up Live: Nov 16: https://tinyurl.com/GREEKFESTIVALVOLUNTEER  Festival Volunteers are in the Narthex and will assist you with the online sign up⛪️

👩‍🍳 Volunteer Areas Include: Food Prep 🍲 • Festival Setup 🎪 • Cashiers 💵 • Yia Yia’s Greek Bakery 🍰 • Gyro Booth 🌯 • Greek Market 🛍️ • Loukoumades & Café ☕ • Greek Grill 🍢 • Hot Food Line 🍽️ • Admissions 🎟️ …and more!  Let’s make this year’s Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival unforgettable!✨ Sign up – Be part of the fun! 🇬🇷 Meet friends, make new ones, and share our beautiful Orthodox faith & Greek culture ⛪

 

 

 

Calendar

 

Sunday            11/16         Stewardship Sunday
Archangel Michael Awards Sunday
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Liturgy                         Luncheon
After Liturgy                         General Assembly  
12:30pm                                Dance practice

Monday            11/17          

4:45pm-6:30pm                 Greek School
7:30pm                                 Intermediate Greek School online
7:00pm                                 Advanced Greek online

Wednesday    11/19
3:00pm                                Pap Corps Meeting
7:00pm                                Orthodox Study Class

Thursday         11/20
7:00pm                                 Advanced Greek online

Saturday          11/22
10:00am                              Daughters of Penelope Fashion Show at DoubleTree Deerfield Beach

Sunday            11/23                                                       
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Liturgy                         Philoptochos Bake Sale
12:30pm                                Dance practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 9th, 2025

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Sunday, November 9, 2025
7th Sunday of Luke

 

 

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis

 

St. Nektarios was born in Selyvria of Thrace on October 1, 1846. After putting himself through school in Constantinople with much hard labor, he became a monk on Chios in 1876, receiving the monastic name of Lazarus; a year later he was ordained deacon, receiving the new name of Nektarios. Under the patronage of Patriarch Sophronius of Alexandria, Nektarios went to Athens to study in 1882; completing his theological studies in 1885, he went to Alexandria, where Patriarch Sophronius ordained him priest on March 23, 1886 in the Cathedral of St. Sabbas, and in August of the same year, in the Church of St. Nicholas in Cairo, made him Archimandrite. Archimandrite Nektarius showed much zeal both for preaching the word of God, and for the beauty of God’s house. He greatly beautified the Church of St. Nicholas in Cairo, and years later, when Nektarios was in Athens, St. Nicholas appeared to him in a dream, embracing him and telling him he was going to exalt him very high.
On January 15, 1889, in the same Church of St. Nicholas, Nektarios was consecrated Metropolitan of the Pentapolis in eastern Libya, which was under the jurisdiction of Alexandria. Although Nektarios’ swift ascent through the degrees of ecclesiastical office did not affect his modesty and childlike innocence, it aroused the envy of lesser men, who convinced the elderly Sophronius that Nektarios had it in his heart to become Patriarch. Since the people loved Nektarios, the Patriarch was troubled by the slanders. On May 3, 1890, Sophronius relieved Metropolitan Nektarios of his duties; in July of the same year, he commanded Nektarios to leave Egypt.
Without seeking to avenge or even to defend himself, the innocent Metropolitan left for Athens, where he found that accusations of immorality had arrived before him. Because his good name had been soiled, he was unable to find a position worthy of a bishop, and in February of 1891 accepted the position of provincial preacher in Euboia; then, in 1894, he was appointed dean of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School in Athens. Through his eloquent sermons his unwearying labors to educate fitting men for the priesthood, his generous alms deeds despite his own poverty, and the holiness, meekness, and fatherly love that were manifest in him, he became a shining light and a spiritual guide to many. At the request of certain pious women, in 1904 he began the building of his convent of the Holy Trinity on the island of Aegina while yet dean of the Rizarios School; finding later that his presence there was needed, he took up his residence on Aegina in 1908, where he spent the last years of his life, devoting himself to the direction of his convent and to very intense prayer. He became the protector of all Aegina, through his prayers delivering the island from drought, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Here also he endured wicked slanders with singular patience, forgiving his false accusers and not seeking to avenge himself. Although he had already worked wonders in life, an innumerable multitude of miracles have been wrought after his repose in 1920 through his holy relics, which for many years remained incorrupt. There is hardly a malady that has not been cured through his prayers; but St. Nektarios is especially renowned for his healings of cancer for sufferers in all parts of the world.

 

 




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 Nektarios the Wonderworker in the First Mode
Σηλυβρίας τον γόνον και Αιγίνης τον έφορον…
The offspring of Selyvria and the guardian of Aegina, the true friend of virtue who didst appear in the last years, O Nectarius, we faithful honour thee as a godly servant of Christ, for thou pourest forth healings of every kind for those who piously cry out:  Glory to Christ Who hath glorified thee.  Glory to Him Who hath made thee wondrous.  Glory to Him Who 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 Fourth Mode
Ο καθαρώτατος ναός τού Σωτήρος…
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
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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 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

 

Luke 8:41-56

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus’ feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, “Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!” But Jesus said, “Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.” While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well.” And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, “Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, “Child, arise.” And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For in a contest there is much labor needed–and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is the palm ever given or the crown granted before the course is finished? … Therefore no one can receive a reward, unless he has striven lawfully; nor is the victory a glorious one, unless the contest also has been toilsome.
St. Ambrose of Milan
Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century

 

 


Memorial Prayer

Konstantinos Parissos (40 days) Father of Steven and Perry Parissos

Trisagion Prayer

Malama Clidas (10 years) and John Clidas (22 years) Survived by children, Michael (Kim), John, and Mary (Claude), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

 

Baby Blessing

Kyle and Stephanie Willson present Easton David for his 40 day blessing.

 

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

Agape luncheon cancelled for the month of November

Vasilis Michalopoulos, a longtime member of the Agape Fellowship, fell asleep in the Lord. His funeral is scheduled for 11/18/25, the third Tuesday of the month which is the customary date for the monthly luncheon. Sadly, there will be no Agape fellowship meeting in November. Αιωνία η μνήμη του αείμνηστου Βασίλη Μιχαλόπουλου. Αμήν!

 

Philoptochos Sunday

On Sunday November 16, the Philoptochos will offer an Artoklasia for the health of its members.  Also a memorial for those past members who have fallen asleep in the Lord.

Philoptochos Bake Sale
The Annual Philoptochos Thanksgiving Bake Sale will be on Sunday, November 23 after the Divine Liturgy.

BINGO NEWS…As in previous years, BINGO will be taking a break in Nov/Dec/Jan due to the holidays and the Greek Festival. The next BINGO date is February 21, 2026.  Mark your calendars now!  For more info, see a member of Philoptochos.

 

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

 

🌾 Hope & Joy: Harvest Fest 2025 🎉
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time: After Liturgy (approximately 12:00 PM)

Join us after the St. Demetrios Church service for our beloved annual Harvest Festival, hosted by Hope & Joy! Celebrate the season with a joyful afternoon of faith, family, and fall fun. Come celebrate with our community—bring your whole family, and let’s make memories together!

🎟️ Ticket Prices:
Kids: $20 — Includes all activities, lunch plus snacks and drinks throughout the day
Adults: $10 — Includes lunch (Spanakopita, Greek salad or soup)

 

 

 

 

Daughters of Penelope Annual Fashion Show   

 

Calendar

 

Sunday            11/9          
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Divine Liturgy            Hope and Joy Harvest Fest
12:30pm                                Dance practice

Monday            11/10          

4:45pm-6:30pm                 Greek School
7:30pm                                 Intermediate Greek School online
7:00pm                                 Advanced Greek online

Thursday         11/13
7:00pm                                 Advanced Greek online
Sunday            11/16         Stewardship Sunday
Archangel Michael Awards Sunday
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Liturgy                         Luncheon
After Liturgy                         General Assembly  
12:30pm                                Dance practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025

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Sunday, November 2, 2025
5th Sunday of Luke

 

 

The Holy Martyrs Acindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidophoros, and Anempodistos

 

These Martyrs contested in Persia about the year 330, in the reign of Sapor (Shapur) II, King of Persia (325-379). Acindynus, Pegasius, and Anempodistus, Persian Christians, confessed Christ before the King, and were put to many torments. Aphthonius and Elpidophoros, drawn to the Faith of Christ through the Martyrs, were beheaded with another 7,000. Saints Acindynus, Pegasius, and Anempodistus were at last burned to death. Two churches were dedicated in their honour in Constantinople. As is often the case in church hymns, there is a play on the meanings of the Saints’ names here. Acindynus means “unimperilled”; Pegasius is derived from pegazo–“to gush forth”; Aphthonius is derived from aphthonos-“abundant”; Elpidophoros means “hope-bearing”; Anempodistus means “unhindered.” These are all Greek translations of their Persian names.

 

 




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.
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Apolytikion for Martyrs Martyrs Acindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidophoros, and Anempodistos in the Second Mode
Ἀθλοφόροι Κυρίου, μακαρία ἡ γῆ…
Blessed is the earth that drank your blood, O prizewinners of the Lord, and holy are the tabernacles that received your spirit; for in the stadium ye triumphed over the enemy, and ye proclaimed Christ with boldness. Beseech Him, we pray, since He is good, to save our souls.
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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.
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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 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

Luke 16:19-31

The Lord said, “There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.’ But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.’ And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ He said to them, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'”

 

 

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places the land of the good beyond his own reach; for he has dug against himself the yawning impassable abyss of a necessity that nothing can break through.
St. Gregory of Nyssa  

 

 

Announcements

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

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

Orthodox Study Class
The class meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.  Join Fr. Peter on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00pm.

Philoptochos Sunday
On Sunday November 16, the Philoptochos will offer an Artoklasia for the health of its members.  Also a memorial for those past members who have fallen asleep in the Lord.  After Divine Liturgy, support the charities of Philoptochos while enjoying a delicious Pita lunch.

 

BINGO NEWS…As in previous years, BINGO will be taking a break in Nov/Dec/Jan due to the holidays and the Greek Festival. The next BINGO date is February 21, 2026.  Mark your calendars now!  For more info, see a member of Philoptochos.

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

🌾 Hope & Joy: Harvest Fest 2025 🎉
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time: After Liturgy (approximately 12:00 PM)

Join us after the St. Demetrios Church service for our beloved annual Harvest Festival, hosted by Hope & Joy! Celebrate the season with a joyful afternoon of faith, family, and fall fun. Come celebrate with our community—bring your whole family, and let’s make memories together!

🎟️ Ticket Prices:
Kids: $20 — Includes all activities, lunch plus snacks and drinks throughout the day
Adults: $10 — Includes lunch (Spanakopita, Greek salad or soup)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daughters of Penelope Annual Fashion Show   

 

Calendar

 

Sunday            11/2         
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Divine Liturgy            GOYA Meeting
12:30pm                                Dance practice

Monday            11/3          

4:45pm-6:30pm                 Greek School
7:30pm                                 Intermediate Greek School online

Tuesday           11/4
7:00pm                                 AHEPA Meeting

Wednesday    11/5
6:00pm                                Philoptochos Board Meeting
7:00pm                                Orthodox Study Class

Thursday        11/6
7:00pm                                  Advanced Greek online

Sunday            11/9         
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Liturgy                         Harvest Fest
12:30pm                                Dance practice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, October26th, 2025

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Sunday, October 26, 2025
6th Sunday of Luke

 

 

Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer

 

Saint Demetrios was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thessalonica in 290, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by name, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Seeing this, a certain youth named Nestor, acquaintance of Demetrios’, came to the Saint in the bath-house and asked his blessing to fight Lyaeus single-handed. Receiving this blessing and sealing himself with the sign of the precious Cross, he presented himself in the stadium, and said, “O God of Demetrios, help me!” and straightway he engaged Lyaeus in combat and smote him with a mortal blow to the heart, leaving the former boaster lifeless upon the earth. Maximian was sorely grieved over this, and when he learned who was the cause of this defeat, he commanded straightway and Demetrios was pierced with lances while he was yet in the bath-house, As for Nestor, Maximian commanded that he be slain with his own sword.

 

 




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 MonasteryApolytikion for Commemoration of the Earthquake in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ο επιβλέπον επί τήν γήν…
O Thou Who lookest on the earth and makest it tremble, deliver us from the fearful menace of earthquake, O Christ our God, and by the intercessions of the Theotokos, send down upon us Thy mercies in abundance and save us.
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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.
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Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 63.11,1.
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.

The reading is from St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.

Luke 8:26-39
At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me.” For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.

 

 

 

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Memorial Prayer 

 

Bessie G. Kareotes (15 years) Survived by sons Peter and Greg.

Infant Kareotes (75 years) Infant son of Bess and George Kareotes survived by brothers Peter and George Kareotes.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Farantos Karantzogiannis (40 days) Father of Maria Dorigo.

Joann Samra (2 years) Sister to Barbara M. Crosby and Carollynn Lanier, aunt of Amber Lynn Crosby.

Paul Charles Samra (2 years) Survived by mother Barbara M. Crosby and sister Amber Lynn Crosby.

Diamantina (Diane) Zitis (11 years) Survived by her children Charlotte, Andrea, Paul, Cynthia, and Karyl.

Kostandinos (Gus) Zitis (31 years) Survived by his children Charlotte, Andrea, Paul, Cynthia, and Karyl.

 

 

Announcements
20th Anniversary of the Loving Stitches
Twenty years ago, Xenia Tangalakis invited a few friends to join her to crochet and/or knit baby blankets for the 40 Day Churching of Newborns at St. Demetrios and the maternity wards of Holy Cross and Broward General hospitals. About 32 women volunteered and the group was named “Loving Stitches.”  They lovingly have donated a plethora of baby blankets, hats, scarves, lap covers for residents of nursing homes and many other items. Since Xenia fell asleep in the Lord, Arienne Bertucelli has “lovingly” led the group. You are invited to pick up needles and yarn and join the fun.
General Assembly
*Save the date: Sunday, November 16*
All current stewards are asked to take part in this General Assembly.  We will be voting to make changes to our Parish By-Laws.  These Parish By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of voting members (stewards in ecclesiastical and financial good standing) present.

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

Philoptochos Sunday
On Sunday November 16, the Philoptochos will offer an Artoklasia for the health of its members.  Also a memorial for those past members who have fallen asleep in the Lord.  After Divine Liturgy, support the charities of Philoptochos while enjoying a delicious Pita lunch.

 

BINGO NEWS…As in previous years, BINGO will be taking a break in Nov/Dec/Jan due to the holidays and the Greek Festival. The next BINGO date is February 21, 2026.  Mark your calendars now!  For more info, see a member of Philoptochos.

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

 

 

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

 

 

🌾 Hope & Joy: Harvest Fest 2025 🎉
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time: After Liturgy (approximately 12:00 PM)

Join us after the St. Demetrios Church service for our beloved annual Harvest Festival, hosted by Hope & Joy! Celebrate the season with a joyful afternoon of faith, family, and fall fun. Come celebrate with our community—bring your whole family, and let’s make memories together!

🎟️ Ticket Prices:
Kids: $20 — Includes all activities, lunch plus snacks and drinks throughout the day
Adults: $10 — Includes lunch (Spanakopita, Greek salad or soup)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

Saturday         10/25
6:00pm                                Vespers
7:30pm                                 Feast Day Dinner Dance

Sunday            10/26       Feast Day of St. Demetrios 
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Liturgy
12:30pm                                 Dance practice

Monday            10/27          

4:45pm-6:30pm                 Greek School
7:30pm                                 Intermediate Greek School online

Tuesday           10/28
11:00am                               Loving Stitches

Thursday        10/30
7:00pm                                  Advanced Greek online

Sunday            11/2         
8:45am/10:00am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion      Sunday School
After Divine Liturgy            GOYA Meeting
12:30pm                                Dance practice