The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, June 9th, 2024

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Sunday, June 9th, 2024

 

 

Sunday of the Blind Man

 

         

The Lord Jesus was coming from the Temple on the Sabbath, when, while walking in the way, He saw the blind man mentioned in today’s Gospel. This man had been born thus from his mother’s womb, that is, he had been born without eyes (see Saint John Chrysostom, Homily LVI on Matthew; Saint Irenaeus, Against Heresies, Book V:15; and the second Exorcism of Saint Basil the Great). When the disciples saw this, they asked their Teacher, “Who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?” They asked this because when the Lord had healed the paralytic at the Sheep’s Pool, He had told him, “Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee” (John 5:14); so they wondered, if sickness was caused by sin, what sin could have been the cause of his being born without eyes. But the Lord answered that this was for the glory of God. Then the God-man spat on the ground and made clay with the spittle. He anointed the eyes of the blind man and said to him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam.” Siloam (which means “sent”) was a well-known spring in Jerusalem used by the inhabitants for its waters, which flowed to the eastern side of the city and collected in a large pool called “the Pool of Siloam.”
Therefore, the Saviour sent the blind man to this pool that he might wash his eyes, which had been anointed with the clay-not that the pool’s water had such power, but that the faith and obedience of the one sent might be made manifest, and that the miracle might become more remarkable and known to all, and leave no room for doubt. Thus, the blind man believed in Jesus’ words, obeyed His command, went and washed himself, and returned, no longer blind, but having eyes and seeing. This was the greatest miracle that our Lord had yet worked; as the man healed of his blindness himself testified, “Since time began, never was it heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind,” although the Lord had already healed the blind eyes of many. Because he now had eyes, some even doubted that he was the same person (John 9:8-9); and it was still lively in their remembrance when Christ came to the tomb of Lazarus, for they said, “Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have caused that even this man should not have died?” Saint John Chrysostom gives a thorough and brilliant exposition of our Lord’s meeting with the woman of Samaria, the healing of the paralytic, and the miracle of the blind man in his commentaries on the Gospel of Saint John.
 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode
Χριστός ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καί τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι ζωήν χαρισάμενος.
Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.
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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 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 Plagal Fourth Mode
Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες ἀθάνατε…
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades’ power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, “Hail!” and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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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 Acts of the Apostles 16:16-34

IN THOSE DAYS, as we apostles were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by soothsaying. She followed Paul and us, crying, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation.” And this she did for many days. But Paul was annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, “I charge you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour. But when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the market place before the rulers; and when they had brought them to the magistrates they said, “These men are Jews and they are disturbing our city. They advocate customs which it is not lawful for us Romans to accept or practice.” The crowd joined in attacking them; and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods. And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely. Having received this charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and every one’s fetters were unfastened. When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” And he called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, and brought them out and said, “Men, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and he was baptized at once, with all his family. Then he brought them up into his house, and set food before them; and he rejoiced with all his household that he had believed in God.

Gospel Reading

 

John 9:1-38

At that time, as Jesus passed by, He saw a man blind from his birth. And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him. We must work the works of Him who sent me, while it is day; night comes, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” As He said this, He spat on the ground and made clay of the spittle and anointed the man’s eyes with the clay, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar, said, “Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?” Some said, “It is he”; others said, “No, but he is like him.” He said, “I am the man.” They said to him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash’; so I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is He?” He said, “I do not know.”They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. The Pharisees again asked him how he had received his sight. And he said to them, “He put clay on my eyes and I washed, and I see.” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” There was a division among them. So they again said to the blind man, “What do you say about him, since he has opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.”The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight, until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight, and asked them, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but how he now sees we do not know, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age, he will speak for himself.” His parents said this because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess Him to be Christ he was to be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, “He is of age, ask him.”So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and said to him, “Give God the praise; we know that this man is a sinner.” He answered, “Whether He is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I know, that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him, “What did He do to you? How did He open your eyes?” He answered them, “I have told you already and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you too want to become His disciples?” And they reviled him, saying, “You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where He comes from.” The man answered, “Why, this is a marvel! You do not know where He comes from, and yet He opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a man born blind. If this man were not from God, He could do nothing.” They answered him, “You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?” And they cast him out.Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, “Do you believe in the Son of man?” He answered, “And who is He, sir, that I may believe in Him?” Jesus said to him, “You have seen Him, and it is He who speaks to you.” He said, “Lord, I believe”; and he worshiped Him.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Jordan (Danny) Joanides (23 years) son of Marigo Joanides and the late Joakim Joanides, brother of Joanna, uncle of Constantine, nephew of Athena Loucas.

 

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Calendar

Sunday               6/09
8:30am/9:30am             Orthros/Divine Liturgy

Thursday           6/13    Holy Ascension
Liturgy at St. Mark Church at 9:00am
Liturgy at St. George Church at 7:45am – 10:00am

Saturday            6/15
12:00 noon                     BINGO

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The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

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Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

 

 

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

         

One of the most ancient cities of the Promised Land was Shechem, also called Sikima, located at the foot of Mount Gerazim. There the Israelites had heard the blessings in the days of Moses and Jesus of Navi. Near to this town, Jacob, who had come from Mesopotamia in the nineteenth century before Christ, bought a piece of land where there was a well. This well, preserved even until the time of Christ, was known as Jacob’s Well. Later, before he died in Egypt, he left that piece of land as a special inheritance to his son Joseph (Gen. 49:22). This town, before it was taken into possession by Samaria, was also the leading city of the kingdom of the ten tribes. In the time of the Romans it was called Neapolis, and at present Nablus. It was the first city in Canaan visited by the Patriarch Abraham. Here also, Jesus of Navi (Joshua) addressed the tribes of Israel for the last time. Almost three hundred years later, all Israel assembled there to make Roboam (Rehoboam) king.
When our Lord Jesus Christ, then, came at midday to this city, which is also called Sychar (John 4:5), He was wearied from the journey and the heat, and He sat down at this well. After a little while the Samaritan woman mentioned in today’s Gospel passage came to draw water. As she conversed at some length with the Lord and heard from Him secret things concerning herself, she believed in Him; through her many other Samaritans also believed.
Concerning the Samaritans we know the following: In the year 721 before Christ, Salmanasar (Shalmaneser), King of the Assyrians, took the ten tribes of the kingdom of Israel into captivity, and relocated all these people to Babylon and the land of the Medes. From there he gathered various nations and sent them to Samaria. These nations had been idolaters from before. Although they were later instructed in the Jewish faith and believed in the one God, they worshipped the idols also. Furthermore, they accepted only the Pentateuch of Moses, and rejected the other books of Holy Scripture. Nonetheless, they thought themselves to be descendants of Abraham and Jacob. Therefore, the pious Jews named these Judaizing and idolatrous peoples Samaritans, since they lived in Samaria, the former leading city of the Israelites, as well as in the other towns thereabout. The Jews rejected them as heathen and foreigners, and had no communion with them at all, as the Samaritan woman observed, “the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans” (John 4:9). Therefore, the name Samaritan is used derisively many times in the Gospel narrations. After the Ascension of the Lord, and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the woman of Samaria was baptized by the holy Apostles and became a great preacher and Martyr of Christ; she was called Photine, and her feast is kept on February 26.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode
Χριστός ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καί τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι ζωήν χαρισάμενος.
Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.
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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 Mid-Pentecost in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Μεσούσης τῆς ἑορτῆς…
At Mid-feast give Thou my thirsty soul to drink of the waters of piety; for Thou, O Saviour, didst cry out to all:  Whosoever is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.  Wherefore, O Well-spring of life, Christ our God, 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 Plagal Fourth Mode
Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες ἀθάνατε…
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades’ power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, “Hail!” and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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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 Acts of the Apostles 11:19-30

In those days, those apostles who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none except Jews. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number that believed turned to the Lord. News of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad; and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose; for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large company was added to the Lord. So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul; and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church, and taught a large company of people; and in Antioch the disciples were for the first time called Christians. Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. And one of them named Agabos stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over all the world; and this took place in the days of Claudius. And the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brethren who lived in Judea, and they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Gospel Reading

 

John 4:5-42

At that time, Jesus came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and so Jesus, wearied as He was with His journey, sat down beside the well. It was about the sixth hour.There came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. The Samaritan woman said to Him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked Him and He would have given you living water.” The woman said to Him, “Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep; where do you get that living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, and his sons, and his cattle?” Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst; the water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.”Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband’; for you have had five husbands, and he whom you now have is not your husband; this you said truly.” The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain; and you say that Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” The woman said to Him, “I know that the Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ); when He comes, He will show us all things.” Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he.”Just then His disciples came. They marveled that He was talking with a woman, but none said, “What do you wish?” or, “Why are you talking with her?” So the woman left her water jar, and went away into the city and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?” They went out of the city and were coming to him.Meanwhile the disciples besought him, saying “Rabbi, eat.” But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” So the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him food?” Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me, and to accomplish His work. Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see how the fields are already white for harvest. He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor; others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”Many Samaritans from that city believed in Him because of the woman’s testimony. “He told me all that I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. And many more believed because of His word. They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of your words that we believe, for we have heard ourselves, and we know that this is indeed Christ the Savior of the world.”

Memorial Prayer

 

Mary Carratt (40 days) Survived by her children Cathy (Gene) Whiddon, Christine (Jacques) Watters and Gus Carratt, and by her grandchildren.

Joanne DeNicola (1 year) Niece and goddaughter of Mary Carratt.

Evangelia Karavolos (23 years) Survived by her sons Lucas and Mark, grandchildren Michael and Gelena, great grandchildren Emily, Julie, Joey, Teddy, William, Martin, Benjamin.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Catherine Lycouris Survived by her son Stephen and her grandsons Constantine and Alexander.

Coffee Hour

In loving memory of Mary Carratt, her family has sponsored the coffee hour.

 

 

Summertime Angels

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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. 

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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             6/02
8:30am/9:30am          Orthros/Divine Liturgy

Sunday              6/09
8:30am/9:30am          Orthros/Divine Liturgy

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, May 26th, 2024

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Sunday, May 26th, 2024

Sunday of the Paralytic

 

 

         

Close to the Sheep’s Gate in Jerusalem, there was a pool, which was called the Sheep’s Pool.  It had round about it five porches, that is, five sets of pillars supporting a domed roof.  Under this roof there lay very many sick people with various maladies, awaiting the moving of the water.  The first to step in after the troubling of the water was healed immediately of whatever malady he had.
pool.”  The Lord said unto him, “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.”  And straightaway the man was made whole and took up his bed.  Walking in the presence of all, he departed rejoicing to his own house.  According to the expounders of the Gospels, the Lord Jesus healed this paralytic during the days of the Passover, when He had gone to Jerusalem for the Feast, and dwelt there teaching and working miracles.  According to Saint John the Evangelist, this miracle took place on the Sabbath.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode
Χριστός ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καί τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι ζωήν χαρισάμενος.
Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.
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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 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 Plagal Fourth Mode
Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες ἀθάνατε…
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades’ power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, “Hail!” and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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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 Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42

In those days, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him, “Please come to us without delay.” So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping, and showing tunics and other garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, rise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

Gospel Reading

 

John 5:1-15

At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me.” Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your pallet, and walk.” And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked.Now that day was the sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, “It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet.” But he answered them, “The man who healed me said to me, ‘Take up your pallet, and walk.’ “They asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Take up your pallet, and walk’?” Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you.” The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him.

 

Memorial Prayer

 

Galatea Psonis (10 years) survived by her daughter Galatea.

Trisagion Prayer

Maria Konstantinidis (12 years) survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, her siblings, nieces and nephews.

Stavros Pavlakis (30 years) Father of Stephanie Pavlakis.

 

Coffee Hour

The Kapakos and Jimokas families are offering a luncheon in memory of Betty Kapakos and George Jimokas.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Sunday             5/26
8:30am/9:30am          Orthros/Divine Liturgy
Monday             5/27   Memorial Day holiday

Tuesday            5/28
11:00am                      Loving Stitches

Sunday              6/2
8:30am/9:30am          Orthros/Divine Liturgy

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, May 19th, 2024

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Sunday, May 19th, 2024

Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women

 

 

         

About the beginning of His thirty-second year, when the Lord Jesus was going throughout Galilee, preaching and working miracles, many women who had received of His beneficence left their own homeland and from then on followed after Him.  They ministered unto Him out of their own possessions, even until His crucifixion and entombment; and afterwards, neither losing faith in Him after His death, nor fearing the wrath of the Jewish rulers, they came to the sepulchre, bearing the myrrh-oils they had prepared to annoint His body.  It is because of the myrrh-oils, that these God-loving women brought to the tomb of Jesus that they are called the Myrrh-bearers.  Of those whose names are known are the following:  first of all, the most holy Virgin Mary, who in Matthew 27:56 and Mark 15:40 is called “the mother of James and Joses” (these are the sons of Joseph by a previous marriage, and she was therefore their step-mother); Mary Magdalene (celebrated July 22); Mary, the wife of Clopas; Joanna, wife of Chouza, a steward of Herod Antipas; Salome, the mother of the sons of Zebedee, Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus; and Susanna.  As for the names of the rest of them, the evangelists have kept silence (Matt 27:55-56; 28:1-10. Mark 15:40-41. Luke 8:1-3; 23:55-24:11, 22-24. John 19:25; 20:11-18. Acts 1:14).

Together with them we celebrate also the secret disciples of the Saviour, Joseph and Nicodemus.  Of these, Nicodemus was probably a Jerusalemite, a prominent leader among the Jews and of the order of the Pharisees, learned in the Law and instructed in the Holy  Scriptures.  He had believed in Christ when, at the beginning of our Saviour’s preaching of salvation, he came to Him by night.  Furthermore, he brought some one hundred pounds of myrrh-oils and an aromatic mixture of aloes and spices out of reverence and love for the divine Teacher (John 19:39).  Joseph, who was from the city of Arimathea, was a wealthy and noble man, and one of the counsellors who were in Jerusalem.  He went boldly unto Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus, and together with Nicodemus he gave Him burial.  Since time did not permit the preparation of another tomb, he placed the Lord’s body in his own tomb which was hewn out of rock, as the Evangelist says (Matt. 27:60).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode
Χριστός ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καί τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι ζωήν χαρισάμενος.
Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.
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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 Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday in the Second Mode
Ὁ εὐσχήμων Ἰωσήφ…
The noble Joseph, taking Thine immaculate Body down from the Tree, and having wrapped It in pure linen and spices, laid It for burial in a new tomb.  But on the third day Thou didst arise, O Lord, granting great mercy to the world.
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Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday in the Second Mode
Ταῖς Μυροφόροις Γυναιξί,…
Unto the myrrh-bearing women did the Angel cry out as he stood by the grave:  Myrrh oils are meet for the dead, but Christ hath proved to be a stranger to corruption.  But cry out:  The Lord is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
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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 Plagal Fourth Mode
Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες ἀθάνατε…
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades’ power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, “Hail!” and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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Epistle Reading

 

Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

In those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the body of the disciples and said, “it is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And what they said pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochoros, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaos, a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.

 

Gospel Reading

 

Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8

At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. And Pilate wondered if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he was already dead. And when he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. And he bought a linen shroud, and taking him down, wrapped him in the linen shroud, and laid him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid.And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back; for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.” And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

 

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

William Ragas (6 months) Son of Alexis and Kyriaki Ragas.

Irini Eleutheria Bacaloudi (1 year) survived by her children Ahmed and Dahlia Lutfi, her sisters Mary Comssatti and Elly (Lorenzo) Picotti, her niece Sonia and nephews Ivano (Daniela) and Stefano (Marta) and her cousins scattered on four continents. Irini’s final resting place is in the cemetery of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. George in Cairo, Egypt.

George Jimokas (5 years) husband of Judith Jimokas, brother of Anna Velonis.

Presbytera Georgia Metropoulos (5 years) Beloved wife of Fr. Christopher Metropoulos.  Also survived  by her children and grandchildren.

Presbytera Evelyn Mitsos and Fr. Constantine Mitsos Parents in-law of Fr. Christopher Metropulos. Also survived by their son, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Helen Dalambakis and Gregory Metropoulos Parents of Fr. Christopher Metropulos. Also survived by their grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Stephen Barakakos (7 years) Survived by his daughter Efi Barakakos.

Betty Kapakos (7 years) Survived by her children and grandchildren.

Katina Maounis (14 years) Mother of Zoi (Vito) DeTuro and grandmother of Michael.

Dimitris Haronitis (25 years) Survived by his wife Efi Barakakos.

 

 

Announcements

 

Coffee Hour
In honor of his Chrismation last Sunday, William Cook’s family has sponsored the coffee hour

Philoptochos News
Christos Anesti!

The Philoptochos Meeting  The General Membership meeting is moved to Thursday May 23rd at 6:00 pm. (This will be the last General meeting until Sept.)

Bingo will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 12:00 noon with doors opening at 11:30 am.  We are asking for donations toward the gifts for winners.  Regifted items, wine and gift cards are always welcomed by our winners.

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, May 18th at 11:30am.

 

 

General Assembly 
Save the date! Sunday, May 19th after Divine Liturgy.  Remember, you must be a steward in good standing in order to participate in decision making.

 

 

Dance Advisory Committee Election-Change of Date
Dance Advisory Committee elections: On May 19, 2024 , the committee will hold elections for two seats.  The term for the position is two years. You need to have a child/grandchild enrolled in the dance program, to be eligible to join the committee. Parishioners who meet the eligibility requirements and would like to join the committee, please contact Kiki in the church office by no later than April 22nd. You are more than welcome to speak with any of the current committee members, Christina Tsekeris, Danielle Smith, Christa Fitzgerald, Joy Catsicas, Maria Papastamatis, Ana Visvardis, and Eva Galouzis, if you would like more information about what the DAC does.

Agape Luncheon
Χριστός Ανέστη!!!
You are invited to the Agape luncheon at 11:30 AM on 5/21/24. Delectable food will be prepared by chef Manos, sous chef Bessie Manos and their able crew. In addition, snacks, coffee, soda and dessert will complete the meal. All this is offered for only $10.00. Please come and bring a friend.

 

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/.

 

 

Scholarship News

Applications for the Dr. Helene Tzitsikas Scholarship for students enrolled in higher education as well as applications for St. Stephen’s Summer Camp are open.  More information about the Dr. Tzitsikas Scholarship can be found on the St. Demetrios website www.stdemetrios.org.  Information about St. Stephen’s Camp can be found on their website St. Stephen’s Summer Camp – Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA (atlmetropolis.org)

It’s important to note that applications for St. Stephen’s Camp open on March 28th. 

Scholarship applications are available online at the St. Demetrios website under the heading of “Ministries” or call the Church Office 954-467-1515 Monday – Thursday.  Deadlines for all applications are May 15, 2024.

AHEPA Scholarship

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Saturday            5/18
12:00pm                        Bingo

Sunday              5/19    Last day of Sunday School
8:30am/9:30am             Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion          Sunday School
After Liturgy.                  Pita Luncheon
After Liturgy.                  General Assembly

Monday             5/20
4:15pm                         Greek School
5:15pm                         Greek School end of year celebration
7:00pm                         Intermediate Modern Greek via Zoom

Tuesday           5/21
11:30am                       Agape luncheon

Wednesday     5/22
3:00pm                        Pap Corps Chapter meeting

Thursday        5/23
6:30pm                       Philoptochos meeting

Sunday          5/26
8:30am/9:30am          Orthros/Divine Liturgy

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, May 12th, 2024

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Sunday, May 12th, 2024

Thomas Sunday

 

 

         

Though the doors were shut at the dwelling where the disciples were gathered for fear of the Jews on the evening of the Sunday after the Passover, our Saviour wondrously entered and stood in their midst, and greeted them with His customary words, “Peace be unto you.”  Then He showed unto them His hands and feet and side; furthermore, in their presence, He took some fish and a honeycomb and ate before them, and thus assured them of His bodily Resurrection.  But Thomas, who was not then present with the others, did not believe their testimony concerning Christ’s Resurrection, but said in a decisive manner, “Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into His side, I will not believe.”  Wherefore after eight days, that is, on this day, when the disciples were again gathered together and Thomas was with them, the Lord Jesus came while the doors were shut, as He did formerly.  Standing in their midst, He said, “Peace be unto you”; then He said to Thomas, “Bring hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and bring hither thy hand, and thrust it into My side: and be not unbelieving, but believing.”
And Thomas, beholding and examining carefully the hands and side of the Master, cried out with faith, “My Lord and my God.”  Thus he clearly proclaimed the two natures – human and divine – of the God-man (Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-29).
This day is called Antipascha (meaning “in the stead of Pascha,” not  “in opposition to Pascha”) because with this day, the first Sunday after Pascha, the Church consecrates every Sunday of the year to the commemoration of Pascha, that is, the Resurrection.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode
Χριστός ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καί τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι ζωήν χαρισάμενος.
Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.
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Apolytikion for Thomas Sunday in the Grave Mode
Ἐσφραγισμένου τοῦ μνήματος ἡ ζωὴ ἐκ τάφου ἀνέτειλας Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός…
Whilst the tomb was sealed, Thou, O Life, didst shine forth from the grave, O Christ God; and whilst the doors were shut, Thou didst come unto Thy disciples, O Resurrection of all, renewing through them an upright Spirit in us according to Thy great mercy.
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Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες ἀθάνατε…
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades’ power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, “Hail!” and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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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 Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20

In those days, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high honor. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed. But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison. But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said, “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.”

Gospel Reading

 

 

John 20:19-31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe.” Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing.” Thomas answered Him, “My Lord and My God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, you may have life in His name.

 

 

 

Announcements

 

Thank You
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the purchase of flowers for Holy Week and Pascha.

 

Philoptochos News
Christos Anesti!

A Big Thank You to the following ladies of Philoptochos  for giving of their time and talent to prepare this year’s eggs for Pascha.  Without their dedication, this tradition of our church would not exist. The eggs were paid for  by a donor who wished to remain anonymous.  Preparation:Stephanie Pavlakis and Juanita Antley.  Individual decoration of each egg: Stavrola Christodoulou, Isabel Christodoulou, Ioana Margelu, Kate Arnoiotes, Anna Nicholas, Marigo Joanides, Kristina Zahartzis, Eva Planakis and Cindy Zitis.

 

The Philoptochos Board Meeting for May is moved to Thursday May 16th at 11:30am,  The General Membership meeting is moved to Thursday May 23rd at 6:00 pm. (This will be the last General meeting until Sept.)

Bingo will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 12:00 noon with doors opening at 11:30 am.  We are asking for donations toward the gifts for winners.  Regifted items, wine and gift cards are always welcomed by our winners.

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, May 18th at 11:30am.

General Assembly 
Save the date! Sunday, May 19th after Divine Liturgy.  Remember, you must be a steward in good standing in order to participate in decision making.

 

 

Dance Advisory Committee Election-Change of Date
Dance Advisory Committee elections: On May 19, 2024 , the committee will hold elections for two seats.  The term for the position is two years. You need to have a child/grandchild enrolled in the dance program, to be eligible to join the committee. Parishioners who meet the eligibility requirements and would like to join the committee, please contact Kiki in the church office by no later than April 22nd. You are more than welcome to speak with any of the current committee members, Christina Tsekeris, Danielle Smith, Christa Fitzgerald, Joy Catsicas, Maria Papastamatis, Ana Visvardis, and Eva Galouzis, if you would like more information about what the DAC does.
 

Agape Luncheon
Χριστός Ανέστη!!!
You are invited to the Agape luncheon at 11:30 AM on 5/21/24. Delectable food will be prepared by chef Manos, sous chef Bessie Manos and their able crew. In addition, snacks, coffee, soda and dessert will complete the meal. All this is offered for only $10.00. Please come and bring a friend.

 

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/.

 

 

 

Scholarship News

Applications for the Dr. Helene Tzitsikas Scholarship for students enrolled in higher education as well as applications for St. Stephen’s Summer Camp are open.  More information about the Dr. Tzitsikas Scholarship can be found on the St. Demetrios website www.stdemetrios.org.  Information about St. Stephen’s Camp can be found on their website St. Stephen’s Summer Camp – Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA (atlmetropolis.org)

It’s important to note that applications for St. Stephen’s Camp open on March 28th. 

Scholarship applications are available online at the St. Demetrios website under the heading of “Ministries” or call the Church Office 954-467-1515 Monday – Thursday.  Deadlines for all applications are May 15, 2024.

AHEPA Scholarship

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Thursday            5/9
7:00pm-9:00pm              Advanced Modern Greek-zoom

Saturday            5/11
10:00am                        Hope & Joy Beach Party at Pompano Pavillion

Sunday              5/12    Happy Mothers Day
8:30am/9:30am             Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Liturgy                   Sunday School

Monday              5/13
4:15pm-6:00pm             Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm                          Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Thursday           5/16
7:00pm – 9:00pm           Advanced Greek-zoom

Saturday            5/18
12:00pm                        Bingo

Sunday              5/19    Last day of youth programs
8:30am/9:30am             Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion          Sunday School
After Liturgy.                  Pita Luncheon
After Liturgy.                  General Assembly

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, May 5th, 2024

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Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Great and Holy Pascha

 

 

         

Mary Magdalene, and the other women who were present at the burial of our Saviour on Friday evening, returned from Golgotha to the city and prepared fragrant spices and myrrh, so that they might anoint the body of Jesus. On the morrow, because of the law which forbids work on the day of the Sabbath, they rested for the whole day. But at early dawn on the Sunday that followed, almost thirty-six hours since the death of the Life-giving Redeemer, they came to the sepulchre with the spices to anoint His body. While they were considering the difficulty of rolling away the stone from the door of the sepulchre, there was a fearful earthquake; and an Angel, whose countenance shone like lightning and whose garment was white as snow, rolled away the stone and sat upon it. The guards that were there became as dead from fear and took to flight. The women, however, went into the sepulchre, but did not find the Lord’s body. Instead, they saw two other Angels in the form of youths clothed in white, who told them that the Saviour was risen, and they sent forth the women, who ran to proclaim to the disciples these gladsome tidings. Then Peter and John arrived, having learned from Mary Magdalene what had come to pass, and when they entered the tomb, they found only the winding sheets. Therefore, they returned again to the city with joy, as heralds now of the supernatural Resurrection of Christ, Who in truth was seen alive by the disciples on this day on five occasions.
Our Lord, then, was crucified, died, and was buried on Friday, before the setting of the sun, which was the first of His “three days” in the grave; observing the mystical Sabbath, that “seventh day” in which it is said that the Lord “rested from all His works” (Gen. 2:2-3), He passed all of Saturday in the grave; and He arose “while it was yet dark, very early in the morning” on Sunday, the third day, which, according to the Hebrew reckoning, began after sunset on Saturday.
As we celebrate today this joyous Resurrection, we greet and embrace one another in Christ, thereby demonstrating our Saviour’s victory over death and corruption, and the destruction of our ancient enmity with God, and His reconciliation toward us, and our inheritance of life everlasting. The feast itself is called Pascha, which is derived from the Hebrew word which means “passover”; because Christ, Who suffered and arose, has made us to pass over from the curse of Adam and slavery to the devil and death unto our primal freedom and blessedness. In addition, this day of this particular week, which is the first of all the rest, is dedicated to the honour of the Lord; in honour and remembrance of the Resurrection, the Apostles transferred to this day the rest from labour that was formerly assigned to the Sabbath of the ancient Law.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Liturgical Guide

 

Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode
Χριστός ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καί τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι ζωήν χαρισάμενος.
Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Hypakoe of Great and Holy Pascha in the Fourth Mode
Προλαβοῦσαι τὸν ὄρθρον αἱ περὶ Μαριάμ…
When they who were with Mary came, anticipating the dawn, and found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre, they heard from the Angel: Why seek ye among the dead, as though He were mortal man, Him Who abideth in everlasting light?  Behold the grave-clothes. Go quickly and proclaim to the world that the Lord is risen, and hath put death to death.  For He is the Son of God, Who saveth the race of men.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Εἰ καὶ ἐν τάφῳ κατῆλθες ἀθάνατε…
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades’ power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, “Hail!” and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

 

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 117.24,29.
This is the day which the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Verse: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures for ever.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 1:1-8

In the first book, O Theophilos, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God. And while staying with them he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me, for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom of lsrael?” He said to them, “it is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.”

 

Gospel Reading

 

John 1:1-17

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light.The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world knew him not. He came to his own home, and his own people received him not. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God; who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. (John bore witness to him, and cried, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, for he was before me.'”) And from his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

Sunday School and Joy & Hope News

  • For a letter excusing you from school Holy Friday, please see Fr. Peter.
  • Please be at church at 1:30pm on Holy Friday, May 3rd, to adorn with flowers the Children’s’ kouvouklion.

 

 

Donation Opportunities
Even partial donations towards the following items would be greatly appreciated!  Please note the intention of your donation on your check’s memo line.  Thank you!  If you have any questions, please call the office (954)467-1515.

For Palm Sunday
2 vases spring flowers $100 remaining (of $175)

Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday
Flowers for the Icon of the Bridegroom $75 each

For Holy Friday
Flowers for the kouvouklion $1,000 remaining (of $1,400)

For Holy Saturday
3, 1 gallon bucket Bay Leaves  $20 each

For the Resurrection Service
2 vases white roses $50 remaining (0f $175)

SAVE THE DATE: BINGO SATURDAY, MAY 18TH.  DOORS OPEN @11:30AM..KANDARAS HALL.  SPONSORED BY PHILOPTOCHOS.

 

General Assembly 
Save the date! Sunday, May 19th after Divine Liturgy
 

 

Dance Advisory Committee Election-Change of Date
Dance Advisory Committee elections: On May 19, 2024 , the committee will hold elections for two seats.  The term for the position is two years. You need to have a child/grandchild enrolled in the dance program, to be eligible to join the committee. Parishioners who meet the eligibility requirements and would like to join the committee, please contact Kiki in the church office by no later than April 22nd. You are more than welcome to speak with any of the current committee members, Christina Tsekeris, Danielle Smith, Christa Fitzgerald, Joy Catsicas, Maria Papastamatis, Ana Visvardis, and Eva Galouzis, if you would like more information about what the DAC does.

 

 

 

 

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/.

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarship News

Applications for the Dr. Helene Tzitsikas Scholarship for students enrolled in higher education as well as applications for St. Stephen’s Summer Camp are open.  More information about the Dr. Tzitsikas Scholarship can be found on the St. Demetrios website www.stdemetrios.org.  Information about St. Stephen’s Camp can be found on their website St. Stephen’s Summer Camp – Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA (atlmetropolis.org)

It’s important to note that applications for St. Stephen’s Camp open on March 28th. 

Scholarship applications are available online at the St. Demetrios website under the heading of “Ministries” or call the Church Office 954-467-1515 Monday – Thursday.  Deadlines for all applications are May 15, 2024.

AHEPA Scholarship

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Thursday             5/2       Holy Thursday
9:00am                              Vesperal Liturgy
11:30am                            Dyeing of eggs
7:00pm                              Passion Service (12 Gospels)

Friday                   5/3      Holy Friday
9:00am                             Royal Hours
3:00pm                             Apokathelosis Service
7:00pm                             Lamentations

Saturday              5/4      Holy Saturday 
10:00am                           Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
11:00pm                           Resurrection Service followed by the Paschal Divine Liturgy

Sunday                5/5      Sunday of Pascha
12:00 noon                      Agape Vespers

Monday               5/6      Bright Monday

Tuesday              5/7
7:00pm                            AHEPA Meeting

Thursday            5/9
7:00pm-9:00pm              Advanced Modern Greek-zoom

Saturday            5/11
10:00am                        Hope & Joy Beach Party at Pompano Pavillion

Sunday              5/12
8:30am/9:30am             Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Liturgy                   Sunday School

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, April 28th, 2024

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Sunday, April 28th, 2024

Palm Sunday 

 

 

         

On Sunday, five days before the Passover of the Law, the Lord came from Bethany to Jerusalem. Sending two of His disciples to bring Him a foal of an ass, He sat thereon and entered into the city. When the multitude there heard that Jesus was coming, they straightway took up the branches of palm trees in their hands, and went forth to meet Him. Others spread their garments on the ground, and yet others cut branches from the trees and strewed them in the way that Jesus was to pass; and all of them together, especially the children, went before and after Him, crying out: “Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel” (John 12:13). This is the radiant and glorious festival of our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem that we celebrate today.
The branches of the palm trees symbolize Christ’s victory over the devil and death. The word Hosanna means “Save, I pray,” or “Save, now.” The foal of an ass, and Jesus’ sitting thereon, and the fact that this animal was untamed and considered unclean according to the Law, signified the former uncleanness and wildness of the nations, and their subjection thereafter to the holy Law of the Gospel.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Liturgical Guide

 

 

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the First Mode
Τὴν κοινὴν Ἀνάστασιν πρὸ τοῦ σοῦ Πάθους πιστούμενος…
In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, Thou didst raise up Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion.  Wherefore, we also, like the children, bearing the symbols of victory, cry to Thee, the Vanquisher of death:  Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the Fourth Mode
Συνταφέντες σοι διὰ τοῦ Βαπτίσματος…
As by baptism we were buried with Thee, O Christ our God, so by Thy Resurrection we were deemed worthy of immortal life; and praising Thee, we cry:  Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Second Mode
Τῷ θρόνῳ ἐν οὐρανῷ…
In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, “Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam.”
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

 

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 117.26,1.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever.

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

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.

Gospel Reading

 

John 12:1-18

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazaros was one of those at table with him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, “Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of my burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.” When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazaros, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazaros also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” And Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it; as it is written, “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” His disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of him and had been done to him. The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazaros out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

Pickup your Bake Sale Orders 
Orders of Pascha goodies placed through Philoptochos, are available for pickup Saturday, April 27 after Divine Liturgy and Sunday, April 28 after Divine Liturgy.

Also, Philoptochos has additional sourekia, koulourakia, and melomakarona available for purchase this Saturday and Sunday after the Divine Liturgy.

 

Prosforo Baking
We invite anyone who knows how to make prosforo to please do so. Thank you for your offering.

 

Sunday School and Joy & Hope News

  • For a letter excusing you from school Holy Friday, please see Fr. Peter.
  • Please be at church at 1:30pm on Holy Friday, May 3rd, to adorn with flowers the Children’s’ kouvouklion.

 

Choir Practice 
Choir will rehearse the Lamentations for Holy Friday and the special hymns for the Resurrection Service on Holy Saturday/midnight.  Sunday, April 21 after Liturgy & Wednesday, May 1 at 11am.  Questions to Athena or Alex.

 

Donation Opportunities
Even partial donations towards the following items would be greatly appreciated!  Please note the intention of your donation on your check’s memo line.  Thank you!  If you have any questions, please call the office (954)467-1515.

Flowers for Sunday of the Holy Cross
$120

For Palm Sunday
2 vases spring flowers $100 of $175 remaining

Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday
Flowers for the Icon of the Bridegroom $75 each

For Holy Friday
Flowers for the kouvouklion $1,600 of $1,700 remaining (approximate number)
Rose petals for the myrofores $100

For Holy Saturday
1 gallon bucket Bay Leaves  $20

For the Resurrection Service
2 vases white roses $175

 

SAVE THE DATE:  BINGO SATURDAY, MAY 18TH.  DOORS OPEN @11:30AM..KANDARAS HALL.  SPONSORED BY PHILOPTOCHOS.

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/.

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarship News

Applications for the Dr. Helene Tzitsikas Scholarship for students enrolled in higher education as well as applications for St. Stephen’s Summer Camp are open.  More information about the Dr. Tzitsikas Scholarship can be found on the St. Demetrios website www.stdemetrios.org.  Information about St. Stephen’s Camp can be found on their website St. Stephen’s Summer Camp – Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA (atlmetropolis.org)

It’s important to note that applications for St. Stephen’s Camp open on March 28th. 

Scholarship applications are available online at the St. Demetrios website under the heading of “Ministries” or call the Church Office 954-467-1515 Monday – Thursday.  Deadlines for all applications are May 15, 2024.

AHEPA Scholarship

 

 

Dance Advisory Committee Election-Change of Date
Dance Advisory Committee elections: On May 19, 2024 , the committee will hold elections for two seats.  The term for the position is two years. You need to have a child/grandchild enrolled in the dance program, to be eligible to join the committee. Parishioners who meet the eligibility requirements and would like to join the committee, please contact Kiki in the church office by no later than April 22nd. You are more than welcome to speak with any of the current committee members, Christina Tsekeris, Danielle Smith, Christa Fitzgerald, Joy Catsicas, Maria Papastamatis, Ana Visvardis, and Eva Galouzis, if you would like more information about what the DAC does.

 

 

Join the Scholar Choir of the Archimedean School for a special performance of the Oratorio “Ελεύθεροι Πολιορκημένοι» (Elefteroi -Free besieged) and other songs.

The oratorio by composer Petros Hatjopoulos is based on the homonymous epic poem by Greek National Poet Dionisios Solomos. The poem describes the heroic fight of the citizens of Messologi during the third Siege (April 15, 1825 to April 10, 1826) and the tragic sortie in which 8,000 citizens were slaughtered including women and children. Commemorating 198 years from the siege and the tragic exodus.

 

 

FESTIVAL 2024 SUCCESS THANKS TO EACH OF YOU!

Kathy Ziegler and her dedicated team of volunteers: Marion Koliniatis, Suzanne Andrews, Teddy Ypsilantis, Liz Gatsonis, Mary Ann Boudouris, Sara Nunez, and Jessica Heifets are recognized for their remarkable efforts in crafting a truly special space for Yia Yia’s Treasures within a few days preparation! Their creativity and philoxenia transformed the outdoor space into a showcase of an eclectic array of vases, lamps, art pieces, and home items welcoming guests to explore and purchase for their own home! Outstanding!

Much appreciation extends to Arienne Bertucelli and her exceptional team of ladies – Stavroula Christodoulou, Kathy Pereira, Miriam Eliopoulos, Rita Mancini, Cindy Zitis, and Quinn Bertucelli – for their unwavering dedication in carrying forward the cherished legacy of Loving Stitches. In honoring the memory of Xenia Tangalakis, they’ve not only preserved her vision but also infused it with their own passion for creativity. Thank you for your continued devotion to this beautiful endeavor!

We acknowledge all the talented young performers who tirelessly uphold and enrich our cultural heritage through dance and the Dance Advisory Committee (DAC), led by President Christina Tsekeris, VP Danielle Smith, Treasurer Christa Barlow, Secretary Joy Catsicas, and esteemed board members Anna Visvardis, Maria Papastamatis, and Eva Gazis who are instrumental in fostering the intricate art of Greek culture through dance among our youth. Special appreciation extends to our Junior Palazakia teachers Melissa Manos, Victor & Dena Manos; Palazakia teacher Vasiliki Papadimitriou assisted by Georgia Duarte and Nikita Legakis; Senior Palazakia teacher Malvina Currie assisted by Amalia Papadimitriou Siegle; and Kamaria teacher Stephanie Balaskas for their invaluable contributions. Equally cherished are the dance families who generously donate their time to ensure the success of our events, assisting with security and preparing their children for performances. Your collective efforts enrich our community immeasurably. Thank you!

A heartfelt thank you to Michael Haralambis for his imaginative portrayal as Spartan Man, adding a vibrant touch of Greek heritage to our event year after year. Joined by Chris Smith, whose portrayal of Achilles in full armor brought joy to guests throughout the weekend, their creativity and dedication enhanced the experience for all.

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Saturday              4/27     Saturday of Lazarus
9:00am/10:00am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Liturgy                      Breakfast, Palm Folding, Lazarakia Baking

Sunday                4/28     Palm Sunday
9:00am/10:00am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Liturgy                      Palm Sunday Luncheon
7:00pm                             Bridegroom Service

Monday                4/29     Holy Monday
7:00pm                             Bridegroom Service

Tuesday               4/30    Holy Tuesday   
7:00pm                             Bridegroom Service

Wednesday          5/1     Holy Wednesday
11:00am                           Choir Practice
5:00pm                             Sacrament of Holy Unction

Thursday             5/2       Holy Thursday
9:00am                              Vesperal Liturgy
11:30am                            Dyeing of eggs
7:00pm                              Passion Service (12 Gospels)

Friday                   5/3      Holy Friday
9:00am                             Royal Hours
3:00pm                             Apokathelosis Service
7:00pm                             Lamentations

Saturday              5/4      Holy Saturday 
10:00am                           Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
11:00pm                           Resurrection Service followed by the Paschal Divine Liturgy

Sunday                5/5      Sunday of Pascha
12:00 noon                      Agape Vespers

Monday               5/6      Bright Monday

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, April 21st, 2024

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Sunday, April 21st, 2024

Sunday of  St. Mary of Egypt

 

 

         

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

 

                                                             Wisdom of the Fathers     

                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Before He humbled Himself, only the angels knew him.  After He humbled Himself, all human nature knew Him.  You see how His humbling of Himself did not make Him have less but produced countless benefits, countless deeds of virtue, and made His glory shine forth with greater brightness?  God wants for nothing and has need of nothing.  Yet, when He humbled Himself, He produced such great good, increased His household, and extended His kingdom. Why, then, are you afraid that you will become less if you humble yourself?

St. John Chrysostom
On the Incomprehensible Nature of God. 8.46-47.  Taken from:  Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture.  Vol: Mark. Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 143.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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 Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ἐν σοὶ Μῆτερ ἀκριβῶς διεσώθη τὸ κατ’ εἰκόνα…
In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels.
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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. 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 Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading

 

Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took His twelve disciples, and He began to tell them what was to happen to Him, saying, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn Him to death, and deliver Him to the Gentiles; and they will mock Him, and spit upon Him, and scourge Him, and kill Him; and after three days He will rise.” And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Him, and said to Him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And He said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” And they said to Him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” And they said to Him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to Him and said to them, “You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

 

 

 

Memorial Prayer

Kaliope Courakos (40 days) remembered by the Courakos and Pilavakis families.

George Courakos (1 yr) remembered by the Courakos and Pilavakis families.

George Pilavakis (1 yr) remembered by the Pilavakis and Courakos families.

Haricleia Kollitidou (1 yr) mother of Trip Kollitides.

Yiannis Panageotou (2 yrs) remembered by his wife Maria Panageotou.

 

Trisagion Prayer

 

Connie Sedares (2 yrs) remembered by her loving family and friends.

Maria Vera (3 yrs)

Maria Barakakos (9 yrs) mother of Efi Barakakos.

 

 

 

Baby Blessing

Persephone (Percy) Skye Davis daughter of Marie Tranakas and Trevor Davis.

 

 

 

 

Announcements

Coffee Hour
In loving memory of George Pilavakis and Kaliope and George Courakos, the Pilavakis and Courakos familes have sponsored this Sunday’s coffee hour.

 

 

Prosforo Baking
We invite anyone who knows how to make prosforo to please do so. Thank you for your offering.

 

 

Thank You
A big thank you to George Chiavaras, Tim Cox, Demetrios Limperopoulos, Anne Nicholas, Jimmy Tsekeris, and Bill Ypsilantis who did the lion’s share of the work cleaning up after a plumbing issue last Thursday.

 

Sunday School and Joy & Hope News

  • For a letter excusing you from school Holy Friday, please see Fr. Peter.
  • Please be at church at 1:30pm on Holy Friday, May 3rd, to adorn with flowers the Children’s’ kouvouklion.

 

Choir Practice 
Choir will rehearse the Lamentations for Holy Friday and the special hymns for the Resurrection Service on Holy Saturday/midnight.  Sunday, April 21 after Liturgy & Wednesday, May 1 at 11am.  Questions to Athena or Alex.

 

Loving Stitches
April 23 at 11:00am.  Join us for stitching and camaraderie.

 

Pap Corps
Wednesday April 24 3PM – Pap Corps Chapter meeting

 

Donation Opportunities
Even partial donations towards the following items would be greatly appreciated!  Please note the intention of your donation on your check’s memo line.  Thank you!  If you have any questions, please call the office (954)467-1515.

 

Flowers for the icon of the Panagia

$75  Salutations service 4/12

Flowers for Sunday of the Holy Cross
$120

For Palm Sunday
2 vases red roses $175

Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday
Flowers for the Icon of the Bridegroom $75 each

For Holy Thursday
2 vases red roses $175

For Holy Friday
Flowers for the kouvouklion $1,700 (approximate number)
Rose petals for the myrofores $100

For Holy Saturday
1 gallon bucket Bay Leaves  $20

For the Resurrection Service
2 vases white roses $175

 

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/.

 

 

 

Lenten Lecture
Please join us in the hall, Friday, April 19, after the Akathist Hymn, We will enjoy a meal and listen to Dr. Dean Vafiadis who will teach us about the Bridegroom Service chanted on Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday.

 

BINGO
Saturday, April 20, at 12:00 noon.   Doors open at11:30am.  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.  Sponsored by Philoptochos.  See you on Saturday, April 20, at 11:30am.

 

Feeding South Florida
Philoptochos will be dispensing paper bags for the annual collection for Feeding South Florida.  We will be collecting donations of nonperishable food that will help provide food for the needy in Broward County.  The collection dates will run from April  through April 21st.  Donated food can be left in a container located in the hall or with any Philoptochos member.  Thank you for contributing to this wonderful foundation and our neighbors in need.

 

Hope & Joy News

Easter Egg Hunt

 

 

 

Saturday of Lazarus

 

 

 

 

Scholarship News

Applications for the Dr. Helene Tzitsikas Scholarship for students enrolled in higher education as well as applications for St. Stephen’s Summer Camp are open.  More information about the Dr. Tzitsikas Scholarship can be found on the St. Demetrios website www.stdemetrios.org.  Information about St. Stephen’s Camp can be found on their website St. Stephen’s Summer Camp – Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA (atlmetropolis.org)

It’s important to note that applications for St. Stephen’s Camp open on March 28th. 

Scholarship applications are available online at the St. Demetrios website under the heading of “Ministries” or call the Church Office 954-467-1515 Monday – Thursday.  Deadlines for all applications are May 15, 2024.

AHEPA Scholarship

 

 

Dance Advisory Committee Election-Change of Date

Dance Advisory Committee elections: On May 19, 2024 , the committee will hold elections for two seats.  The term for the position is two years. You need to have a child/grandchild enrolled in the dance program, to be eligible to join the committee. Parishioners who meet the eligibility requirements and would like to join the committee, please contact Kiki in the church office by no later than April 22nd. You are more than welcome to speak with any of the current committee members, Christina Tsekeris, Danielle Smith, Christa Fitzgerald, Joy Catsicas, Maria Papastamatis, Ana Visvardis, and Eva Galouzis, if you would like more information about what the DAC does.

 

Palm Sunday Luncheon

 

 

 

Join the Scholar Choir of the Archimedean School for a special performance of the Oratorio “Ελεύθεροι Πολιορκημένοι» (Elefteroi -Free besieged) and other songs.

The oratorio by composer Petros Hatjopoulos is based on the homonymous epic poem by Greek National Poet Dionisios Solomos. The poem describes the heroic fight of the citizens of Messologi during the third Siege (April 15, 1825 to April 10, 1826) and the tragic sortie in which 8,000 citizens were slaughtered including women and children. Commemorating 198 years from the siege and the tragic exodus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FESTIVAL 2024 SUCCESS THANKS TO EACH OF YOU!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Friday                  4/19 

7:00pm                             Akathist Hymn
8:00pm                             Lenten meal and Lecture

Saturday              4/20
4:00pm                           Joy & Hope Egg Hunt at Bayview Park
8:00pm                           Echoes of Greece Concert

Sunday                4/21   
8:30am/9:30am                 Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion              Sunday School
After Liturgy                       Choir Practice

Monday                4/22      

4:15pm-6:00pm                 Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’
& Adult Beginner
7:00pm                              Intermediate Greek -Google Meet
Tuesday               4/23
11:00am                             Loving Stitches

Wednesday          4/24
3:00pm                             Pap Corps Meeting

Thursday             4/25     
7:00pm  – 9:00pm             Advanced Greek-zoom

Saturday              4/27     Saturday of Lazarus
9:00am/10:00am              Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Liturgy                      Breakfast, Palm Folding, Lazarakia Baking

Sunday                4/28     Palm Sunday
8:30am/9:30am                Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Liturgy                      Palm Sunday Luncheon
7:00pm                             Bridegroom Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, April 14th, 2024

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Sunday, April 14th, 2024

Sunday of  St. John Climacus

 

 

         

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on March 30, where his biography may be found. He is celebrated today because his book, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, is a sure guide to the ascetic life, written by a great man of prayer experienced in all forms of the monastic polity; it teaches the seeker after salvation how to lay a sound foundation for his struggles, how to detect and war against each of the passions, how to avoid the snares laid by the demons, and how to rise from the rudimental virtues to the heights of Godlike love and humility. It is held in such high esteem that it is universally read in its entirety in monasteries during the Great Fast.

 

Wisdom of the Fathers

 

Seest thou how He now proceeds to lay beforehand in them the  foundation of His doctrine about fasting? … See, at any rate, how many blessings spring from them both.  For he that is praying as he ought, and fasting, hath not many wants, and he that hath not many wants, cannot be covetous; …
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5.  B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century

… he that is not covetous, will be also more disposed for almsgiving. He that fasts is light, and winged, and prays with wakefulness, and quenches his wicked lusts, and propitiates God, and humbles his soul when lifted up. Therefore even the apostles were almost always fasting.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5.  B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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 Sunday of St. John Climacus in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ταίς τών δακρύων σου ροαίς…
With the streams of thy tears, thou didst cultivate the barrenness of the desert; and by thy sighings from the depths,thou didst bear fruit a hundredfold in labours; and thou becamest a luminary, shining with miracles upon the world, O John 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 Plagal Fourth Mode
Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια…
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: “Hail, unwedded bride!”
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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 Hebrews 6:13-20

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to himself, saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” And thus Abraham, having patiently endured, obtained the promise. Men indeed swear by a greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he interposed with an oath, so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible that God should prove false, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Gospel Reading

 

Mark 9:17-31

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a dumb spirit; and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down; and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid; and I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.” And he answered them, “O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.” And they brought the boy to him; and when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus asked his father, “How long has he had this?” And he said, “From childhood. And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, have pity on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him, “If you can! All things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You dumb and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and never enter him again.” And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse; so that most of them said, “He is dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. And when he had entered the house, his disciples asked him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?” And he said to them, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting.” They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he will rise.”

 

 

 

Memorial Prayer

 

Mary Kantzavelos (40 days) survived by husband Sotirios, children Chris (Jessie) and Nicole, and two grandchildren.

Evdoxia Bitsounis (10 years) mother of Dionysia (Michael) Hatzikostantis and grandmother of Theodosios.
Trisagion Prayer

Kiki Lecakes (40 days) survived by sister Mary Ciuffo, two sons, and grandchildren.

Peter Paskalis (1 year) father of Cynthia and AnnMarie, grandfather of Connor and Brian.

 

 

 

Announcements

 

Coffee Hour
In loving memory of Mary Kantzavelos, the Kantzavelos family has sponsored this Sunday’s coffee hour.

 

 

Prosforo Baking
We invite anyone who knows how to make prosforo to please do so. Thank you for your offering.

 

Donation Opportunities

Flowers for the icon of the Panagia
$75  Salutations service 4/12

Flowers for Sunday of the Holy Cross
$120

Palms for Palm Sunday
$480.00

If interested, please call the office (954)467-1515.  Thank you!

 

Agape
You are invited to the Agape luncheon at 11:30 AM on Tuesday 4/16/24. Chef Nick Manos, sous chef Bessie Manos and their able crew will prepare a shrimp Lenten dish with all the trimmings. Snacks and sweets, coffee, wine and soda will complete the delectable meal. Entrance $10.00. Please come and bring a friend.

 

Lenten Lecture
Please join us in the hall, Friday, April 19, after the Akathist Hymn, We will enjoy a meal and listen to Dr. Dean Vafiadis who will teach us about the Bridegroom Service chanted on Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday.

 

 

BINGO
Saturday, April 20, at 12:00 noon.   Doors open at11:30am.  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.  Sponsored by Philoptochos.  See you on Saturday, April 20, at 11:30am.

 

 

Feeding South Florida
Philoptochos will be dispensing paper bags for the annual collection for Feeding South Florida.  We will be collecting donations of nonperishable food that will help provide food for the needy in Broward County.  The collection dates will run from April  through April 21st.  Donated food can be left in a container located in the hall or with any Philoptochos member.  Thank you for contributing to this wonderful foundation and our neighbors in need.

 

 

Hope & Joy News

Easter Egg Hunt

 

 

 

Saturday of Lazarus

 

 

 

 

Scholarship News

Applications for the Dr. Helene Tzitsikas Scholarship for students enrolled in higher education as well as applications for St. Stephen’s Summer Camp are open.  More information about the Dr. Tzitsikas Scholarship can be found on the St. Demetrios website www.stdemetrios.org.  Information about St. Stephen’s Camp can be found on their website St. Stephen’s Summer Camp – Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA (atlmetropolis.org)

It’s important to note that applications for St. Stephen’s Camp open on March 28th. 

Scholarship applications are available online at the St. Demetrios website under the heading of “Ministries” or call the Church Office 954-467-1515 Monday – Thursday.  Deadlines for all applications are May 15, 2024.

AHEPA Scholarship

 

 

Dance Advisory Committee Election-Change of Date

Dance Advisory Committee elections: On May 19, 2024 , the committee will hold elections for two seats.  The term for the position is two years. You need to have a child/grandchild enrolled in the dance program, to be eligible to join the committee. Parishioners who meet the eligibility requirements and would like to join the committee, please contact Kiki in the church office by no later than April 22nd. You are more than welcome to speak with any of the current committee members, Christina Tsekeris, Danielle Smith, Christa Fitzgerald, Joy Catsicas, Maria Papastamatis, Ana Visvardis, and Eva Galouzis, if you would like more information about what the DAC does.

 

Palm Sunday Luncheon

 

Stewardship Year 2024

We thank these 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/.  To make payments on your financial pledge, use https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ and at the drop down menu choose “Stewardship”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FESTIVAL 2024 SUCCESS THANKS TO EACH OF YOU!

A spotlight of appreciation shines on Melissa Bakatselos and her creative volunteers for their outstanding efforts in decorating the festival! From the Greek flair of the festival entrances to the cooking demo area, all of the booths, breezeway, and even the tent flags, their creative touch added a vibrant atmosphere to the event thanks to Telly Bakatselos and Tam Economou for their contributions to decorating these various areas, and to Erin Ryan and Katherine Maineri for donating tapestries that enhanced the Greek theme beautifully. Faith and Jared Becker also deserve recognition for hanging banners and preparing tables, which undoubtedly contributed to the overall festive ambiance. Kudos to Diane Paxinos for her attention to detail in creating each volunteer name tag and to Melissa for her efficient organization skills in coordinating them with crafty pins, clips, and professional-looking badges.

Let’s also bring the Office Team to the forefront of recognition for their essential contributions to the festival’s smooth operation starting with Kiki Sergiou. Kiki deserves a huge thank you despite working behind the scenes, she’s at the forefront of all activities, tirelessly managing various tasks with a welcoming smile and generous demeanor. Even during the event, Kiki finds time to volunteer alongside her family, embodying the true spirit of community involvement. Organized by Diane Paxinos, the sharp office team, made up of Cindy Zitis, Effie Kirkiles, George Kavgic, Nick Miljanic, Garry Paxinos, and Phil Vias, also deserve immense appreciation for their successful efforts in managing finances, tracking festival statistics, and ensuring adequate change availability. Their meticulous attention to detail and efficient management play a significant role in keeping everything running seamlessly.

It’s crucial to recognize the tireless efforts of the logistics team. Anne Nicholas invested numerous hours into securing permits and licensing working closely with Jared Becker as he negotiated fencing and tenting arrangements over several months to ensure we got the best. Peter Kokkinos’s generous donation of time and expertise in handling electrical layout and installation highlights the collaborative spirit of the team. Under the guidance of Bill Ypsilantis, with invaluable assistance from Kevin Ryan who secured the “Posh Potties” and waste containers as well as volunteers for most of the weekend year after year, and Dr. George Georgakakis, who is always involved in all aspects of the festival, along with Peter Synoyiannis and Tony Planakis, this team has demonstrated exceptional coordination to ensure that all logistical aspects, from permits to infrastructure, were efficiently managed, allowing attendees to enjoy the festival without a hitch, and completing these comprehensive efforts, Tim Cockrell’s coordination of security details, in collaboration with local law enforcement, provided a crucial layer of protection and peace of mind for all attendees.

It’s through the collective efforts of teams like these that the festival and all events at St Demetrios will continue to thrive and provide a memorable experience for everyone. Many thanks to these teams for their stellar contributions!

 

Ticket Sales
Starting Sunday, April 7, AHEPA will be selling tickets in the hall for the 4/20/2024 concert.

 

 

 

 

Calendar

 

 

Friday                   4/12  

6:30pm                             Salutations Service
7:30pm                             GOYA Olympics Registration

Sunday                4/14   
8:30am/9:30am                 Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion              Sunday School

Monday                4/15      

4:15pm-6:00pm                 Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’
& Adult Beginner
7:00pm                              Intermediate Greek -Google Meet
Tuesday               4/16
11:30am                            Agape Luncheon

Thursday             4/18      
7:00pm  – 9:00pm             Advanced Greek-zoom

Friday                  4/19 

7:00pm                             Akathist Hymn
8:00pm                             Lenten meal and Lecture

Saturday              4/20
4:00pm                           Joy & Hope Egg Hunt at Bayview Park
8:00pm                           Echoes of Greece Concert