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

December 13, 2024/in Featured Events, Publications/by John Datca

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

11th Sunday of Luke

Eleutherios the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Illyricum, and his mother Anthia

This Saint had Rome as his homeland. Having been orphaned of his father from childhood, he was taken by his mother Anthia to Anicetus, the Bishop of Rome (some call him Anencletus, or Anacletus), by whom he was instructed in the sacred letters (that is, the divine Scriptures). Though still very young in years, he was made Bishop of Illyricum by reason of his surpassing virtue, and by his teachings he converted many unbelievers to Christ. However, during a most harsh persecution that was raised against the Christians under Hadrian (reigned 117-138), the Saint was arrested by the tyrants. Enduring many torments for Christ, he was finally put to death by two soldiers about the year 126. As for his Christ-loving mother Anthia, while embracing the remains of her son and kissing them with maternal affection, she was also beheaded.

Liturgical Guide

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος…
From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for 11th Sunday of Luke in the Second Mode
Ἐν πίστει τοὺς Προπάτορας ἐδικαίωσας…
By faith didst Thou justify the Forefathers, when through them Thou didst betroth Thyself aforetime to the Church from among the nations. The Saints boast in glory that from their seed there is a glorious fruit, even she that bare Thee seedlessly. By their prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.
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Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Eleutherios and Anthia in the Fourth Mode
Ἱερέων ποδηρει κατακοσμούμενος…
Being comely adorned in thy sacred priestly robes and newly drenched with the streams of thy pure and sanctified blood, thou didst soar aloft to stand before thy Master, Christ; hence never cease to intercede for those honouring with faith thy mighty and blessed contest, thou overthrower of Satan, O wise and blessed Eleutherius.
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Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.

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

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 115.5,3 (116.15,12).
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Verse: What shall I render to the Lord for all that he has given me?

The reading is from St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy 1:8-18

TIMOTHY, my son, do not be ashamed then of testifying to our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel in the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not in virtue of our works but in virtue of his own purpose and the grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus ages ago, and now has manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, and therefore I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me. Follow the pattern of the sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus; guard the truth that has been entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, and among them Phygelos and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphoros, for he often refreshed me; he was not ashamed of my chains, but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me eagerly and found me – may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that Day and you well know all the service he rendered at Ephesos.

Gospel Reading

Luke 14:16-24

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

Trisagion Prayer

Anastasia Iliadis (40 days) survived by her daughters and by her grandchildren.

Dr. Anthony Kales (1 year) survived by his wife Dr. Joyce Kales, children Stefanos, Helen, Demetri, grandchildren Anastasia, Sophia, Theodore, Stefania, Arianna, Alexandra and Zoe.

Announcements

Memorial Luncheon
A luncheon has been donated anonymously, on behalf of the Parish, in memory of Dr. Anthony Kales for his great service and philanthropy to our community.

Directory Photos

Attention All Active Stewards:
Family and individual Stewards pictures for the Steward Directory will be taken outside of the small hall after church on Sunday, December 8th and Sunday, December 15th. Please inform your groups that unless there are requests for further dates, these will be the last dates to get your pictures. There is no charge for the pictures and a copy of the picture can be emailed to you on request. Thank you.

Philoptochos Christmas Orders

If you have ordered melomakarona or vasilopita please pick up your order on Sundays in the church hall. If you have not ordered we have plenty to sell. You can purchase what you need on Sundays.

Thank You

The Ladies of Philoptochos would like to thank all the individuals who attended our group Christmas Party last week. We hope you had fun dancing, socializing and enjoying your meal. We also want to thank those who were able to donate a gift card for Covenant House. Your generosity will allow the children living there to have a wonderful Christmas, Wishing you and ALL our supporters throughout this year a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR God bless you all.

Stewardship
We thank those who have pledged to St. Demetrios Church for year 2024!
Please take a look to see if you have paid or are paying installments on your financial commitment.
You can make payments on your existing pledge here https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ by choosing “Stewardship” from the dropdown menu.
If you have not pledged for year 2024, you can still do so here https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/
Thank you!

Prosforo
Anyone who is able to bake prosforo please do so. Don’t forget to also bring the names of your living and deceased for the proskomidi prayer.

Agape Luncheon
Please join us for the Agape luncheon at 11:30 AM on Tuesday 12/17/24. Chef Manos, sous chef Bessie Manos, salad specialist Eva Planakis and their able crew will prepare a delicious meal in addition to snacks, refreshments and dessert. Entrance fee $10.00. Welcome and bring a friend. Καλές γιορτές και ειρήνη στον κόσμο!!!

Grief and the Holiday Blues

Please join us in our annual workshop where we gather to find mutual support in coping with the sadness of missing loved ones who are no longer with us to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. So many of us experience grief in the midst of the joy of this special season. Come find the encouragement to express these feelings in a safe environment.

When: Sunday, December 22 after the coffee hour
Where: The Church Hall
The workshop will be facilitated by Isabella Christodoulou, LCSW

Volunteer Opportunities

FORT LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL 2025

It is much more than just another festival! You are so much more than just a volunteer!
To Dorothy Duffy, a seasonal member of our church, and the multitude of festival guests, our volunteers are the embodiment of an authentic cultural experience overflowing with hospitality and great appreciation for our guests who celebrate the Orthodox faith and Greek culture with all of us. Guests enjoy meals from the food line, Gyro, Greek Grill and bakery desserts with loukoumades too. They are entertained by beautifully costumed dancers and their intricate suite of dances. Dorothy, in particular, was greatly impacted by the splendor of her Hellenistic origins, Greek music, food and long-standing traditions thanks to the festival leadership team and the volunteers who make this event possible every year. Dorothy fell asleep in the Lord recently and ensured her gratitude to our community, especially for the rich experience she had during our festival, was expressed by gifting St. Demetrios a $10,000 donation.

Jan 30 to Feb 2, 2025, St Demetrios will host the Ft. Lauderdale GREEK FESTIVAL.
Take a few minutes before you exit the church this morning, and sign up. Give yourself the experience of making a lifelong impression on our guests, like Dorothy, and work with some of the most amazing people you will ever meet.

There are many wonderful Volunteer Opportunities and many more wonderful people to connect with! You can sign up with Karyl & The Loukoumades Queens or The Greek Coffee Group. There’s also Melissa & Faith with festival decor & table set up; and there’s a chance to learn more about our faith while supporting the church tours & lectures with Paula’s group. These ladies continue to take the lead year after year. Karyl Zitis states, “It is an honor and a pleasure to chair the Loukoumades and Coffee booths for our festival. I love working together with the most amazing and hard-working women whom I call my family. It brings us such happiness to see everyone having a great time. “ Melissa Bakatselos shared that she enjoys volunteering and talking to the guests that walk through her lines every year. She volunteers to give back because she is blessed and thankful for the opportunities that have been put in her path each day and the people she meets along the way. Paula Kirifides expressed her reason for volunteering for many years; “Giving our guests the opportunity to understand and appreciate a little of our beautiful Greek Orthodox faith is a privilege and an extension of my love for my church”. SIGN UP IS HAPPENING IN THE SOUTH NARTHEX! SEE YOU THERE!

Festival Sponsorship Opportunities

Stewardship Year 2024

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

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

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

Calendar

Saturday 12/14
12:00pm-4:00pm Kamaria dance practice

Sunday 12/15
8:45am/9:45am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School
After Sunday School Dance Practice

Monday 12/16
4:15pm-6:00pm Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Tuesday 12/17
11:30am Agape Luncheon

Thursday 12/19

7:00pm-9:00pm Advanced Greek – Online

Sunday 12/22
8:45am/9:45am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School
After Liturgy Parish Council Election
After Liturgy Grief Session
After Sunday School Dance Practice

Tuesday 12/24
6:30pm Orthros and Divine Liturgy of the Nativity

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

November 30, 2024/in Featured Events, Publications/by John Datca

We are live streaming our services.

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

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday, December 1, 2024

14th Sunday of Luke

Philaret the Merciful of Amnia

Saint Philaret a native of Paphlagonia in Asia Minor, was a virtuous Christian layman who lived in lawful wedlock and raised a family. He was most renowned for his generosity to all in need. In a short space of time he lost the greater part of his possessions to theft and other misfortunes and was left with nothing but his family, his home, and a little livestock. Yet he continued to give generously to the poor despite the faint-heartedness of his family, who reproached him for giving alms when they were in need themselves; and God, seeing his faith, restored his prosperity to him many times over. He foresaw the day of his death, and in sanctity in Constantinople in 789.

Liturgical Guide

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

Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.

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

Epistle Reading

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

The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Gospel Reading

Luke 18:35-43

At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

Memorial Prayer

Thomas Angelos (15 years) survived by three children and two grandchildren.

Trisagion Prayer

Denise Filosofos (6 days) survived by her family and her many friends in Philoptochos.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

s.

Announcements

Coffee Hour
In loving memory of her father Thomas Angelos, Samantha Angelos has sponsored the coffee hour.

Stewardship

We thank those who have pledged to St. Demetrios Church for year 2024!
Please take a look to see if you have paid or are paying installments on your financial commitment.
You can make payments on your existing pledge here https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ by choosing “Stewardship” from the dropdown menu.
If you have not pledged for year 2024, you can still do so here https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/
Thank you!

Prosforo

Anyone who is able to bake prosforo please do so. Don’t forget to also bring the names of your living and deceased for the proskomidi prayer.

Thank You

On Saturday morning, November 23rd, several of our parishioners met to plant 76 podocarpus bushes along the northwest side of our property. The bushes were donated anonymously at a cost of $987. This is part of a larger project to landscape the vacant lot on the northwest corner of our property. The $9,000 cost of this project has been donated and includes money to pay for fill dirt to raise the level of the ground to existing church property height and install an irrigation system for grass which will be installed sometime after the festival.

We thank the following parishioners for giving up their Saturday morning to install the bushes: Anne Nicholas, Lea Planakis, Tony Planakis, Michael Planakis, Peter Synoyannis and Bill Ypsilantis.

Thank you and God bless you for your inspiring commitment to St. Demetrios!

Volunteer Opportunities

FORT LAUDERDALE GREEK FESTIVAL 2025

There are many wonderful Volunteer Opportunities and many more wonderful people to connect with! You can sign up with Karyl & The Loukoumades Queens or The Greek Coffee Group. There’s also Melissa & Faith with festival decor & table set up; and there’s a chance to learn more about our faith while supporting the church tours & lectures with Paula’s group. These ladies continue to take the lead year after year. Karyl Zitis states, “It is an honor and a pleasure to chair the Loukoumades and Coffee booths for our festival. I love working together with the most amazing and hard-working women whom I call my family. It brings us such happiness to see everyone having a great time. “ Melissa Bakatselos shared that she enjoys volunteering and talking to the guests that walk through her lines every year. She volunteers to give back because she is blessed and thankful for the opportunities that have been put in her path each day and the people she meets along the way. Paula Kirifides expressed her reason for volunteering for many years; “Giving our guests the opportunity to understand and appreciate a little of our beautiful Greek Orthodox faith is a privilege and an extension of my love for my church”. SIGN UP IS HAPPENING IN THE SOUTH NARTHEX! SEE YOU THERE!

Festival Sponsorship Opportunities

Stewardship Year 2024

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

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

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

Calendar

Thursday 11/28 Happy Thanksgiving

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

Monday 12/2
4:15pm-6:00pm Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Tuesday 12/3
7:00pm AHEPA meeting

Wednesday 12/4
6:30pm DOP meeting

Thursday 12/5

7:00pm-9:00pm Advanced Greek – Online

Friday 12/6
7:00pm Christmas Party at Galuppi’s

Saturday 12/7
6:30pm Nativity Pageant and Christmas party at St. Demetrios

Sunday 12/8
8:45am/9:45am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School
After Liturgy PapCorps Christmas Boutique and Pita Lunch
After Liturgy General Assembly
After Sunday School Dance Practice
1:00pm Bible Study (in the hall)

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 24th, 2024

November 23, 2024/in Featured Events, Publications/by John Datca

We are live streaming our services.

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

Sunday, November 24, 2024

13th Sunday of Luke

Peter, Archbishop of Alexandria

Saint Peter illustriously occupied the throne of Alexandria for twelve years, and, as Eusebius says, “was a divine example of a bishop on account of the excellence of his life and his study of the sacred Scriptures” (see Eusebius, Eccl. Hist., Book VII, 3 2; Book VIII 11, 13; and Book IX, 6). He excommunicated Arius for his sympathy with the Meletian schism. When Arius learned that Saint Peter had been imprisoned, he sent many priests and deacons to him, asking that he receive him back into the communion of the Church before his martyrdom. When the ambassadors of Arius, who had not, like Saint Peter, perceived the ruin he would engender, were astonished at the vehemence with which Saint Peter refused to receive Arius again, he revealed to them a dread vision he had seen, in which the Master Christ had appeared to him as a child wearing a garment torn from head to foot. When Saint Peter asked the Lord who rent His garment, the Lord answered that it was Arius, and that he must not be received back into communion. The holy hieromartyr Peter was beheaded during the reign of Maximinus in the year 312; he is called the “Seal of the Martyrs,” because he was the last Bishop of Alexandria to suffer martyrdom under the pagan Emperors. His successors to the throne of Alexandria, Saints Alexander and Athanasius the Great, brought to final victory the battle against Arius’ heresy which Saint Peter had begun.

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.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode
Σήμερον τής ευδοκίας Θεού τό προοίμιον…
Today is the prelude of God’s good will and the heralding of the salvation of mankind. In the temple of God, the Virgin is presented openly, and she proclaimeth Christ unto all. To her, then, with a great voice let us cry aloud: Rejoice, O thou fulfilment of the Creator’s dispensation.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.

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

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

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

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

Gospel Reading

Luke 18:18-27

At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.’ ” And he said, “All these I have observed from my youth.” And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” But he said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.”

Trisagion Prayer

Georgia Aspras Mastrogianis (3 yrs) Daughter of Alice Aspras, Plato Pappas (3 yrs) and Antigone Pappas (3 yrs) siblings of Alice Aspras, Philip Pappas (4 yrs) nephew of Alice Aspras.

Mary Planakis (6 yrs) survived by her children Clare, Chris, Andreas and Beth, her grandchildren Chloe, Lucas, Nikos and Alexandra, and her siblings Adonis, Eleni, Magda, Stathis and Pantelis.

Announcements

Coffee Hour
In loving memory of her mother Mary Planakis, Clare Winkel has sponsored the coffee hour.

Stewardship

We thank those who have pledged to St. Demetrios Church for year 2024!
Please take a look to see if you have paid or are paying installments on your financial commitment.
You can make payments on your existing pledge here https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ by choosing “Stewardship” from the dropdown menu.
If you have not pledged for year 2024, you can still do so here https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/
Thank you!

Prosforo

Anyone who is able to bake prosforo please do so. Don’t forget to also bring the names of your living and deceased for the proskomidi prayer.

Steward Directory

Every Sunday after services until the end of November, family photos will be taken on the church property for all current stewards. A digital copy of your family photo will be emailed to you upon request.
The steward directory will be made available when finished.

The Ladies Philoptochos Society, Elpis Chapter 5003 every year supports one of our local schools. The financial support and donations of materials were provided through the generosity of the congregation of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Financial support provided additional monies to be used for the academic and educational needs of the students at Bennett Elementary School.

Stewardship Year 2024

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

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

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

Calendar

Sunday 11/24
8:45am/9:45am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School
After Sunday School Dance Practice
After Liturgy Steward directory photos
1:00pm Bible Study (in the hall)

Tuesday 11/26
11:00am Loving Stitches

Thursday 11/28 Happy Thanksgiving

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

The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 17th, 2024

November 16, 2024/in Featured Events, Publications/by John Datca

We are live streaming our services.

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

Sunday, November 17, 2024

9th Sunday of Luke

Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea
Commemorated on November 17

Saint Gregory was born in Neocaesarea of Pontus to parents who were not Christians. He studied in Athens, in Alexandria, in Beirut, and finally for five years in Caesarea of Palestine under Origen, by whom he was also instructed in the Faith of Christ. Then, in the year 240, he became bishop of his own city, wherein he found only seventeen Christians. By the time the Saint reposed about the year 265, there were only seventeen unbelievers left there. Virtually the whole duration of his episcopacy was a time of continual, marvellous wonders worked by him. Because of this, he received the surname “Wonderworker”; even the enemies of the truth called him a second Moses

Liturgical Guide

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

Apolytikion for Gregory the Wonderworker in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Εν προσευχαίς γρηγορών…
By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders, thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls, lest we sleep in sin unto death.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.

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

Epistle Reading

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

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

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

Gospel Reading

Luke 12:16-21

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

Memorial Prayer

Peter Manesiotis (40 days) Uncle of Garry (Diane) Paxinos.

William Ragas (1 year) Son of Alexis and Kyriaki Ragas.

Andrew George White (1 year) Father of Francine White.

Anastasia Dermatis (3 years) Mother of Dena Dermatis.

Artoklasia

Offered for the health of the Daughters of Penelope members.

Announcements

Stewardship

We thank those who have pledged to St. Demetrios Church for year 2024!
Please take a look to see if you have paid or are paying installments on your financial commitment.
You can make payments on your existing pledge here https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ by choosing “Stewardship” from the dropdown menu.
If you have not pledged for year 2024, you can still do so here https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/
Thank you!

Archangel Michael Award Honorees

Daughters of Penelope
Today the Daughters of Penelope celebrate Founders Day. It’s the organization’s 95 year anniversary.

Prosforo
Anyone who is able to bake prosforo please do so. Don’t forget to also bring the names of your living and deceased for the proskomidi prayer.

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

Steward Directory
Every Sunday after services until the end of November, family photos will be taken on the church property for all current stewards. A digital copy of your family photo will be emailed to you upon request.
The steward directory will be made available when finished.

Agape Luncheon
You are invited to the Agape Luncheon at 11:30 AM on Tuesday 11/19/24. Chef Manos, sous chef Bessie Manos, salad specialist Eva Pkanakis and their crew will prepare a sumptuous meal. Refreshments, snacks, coffee and dessert will be offered. Entrance fee $10.00. Please come and bring a friend or two!!!

Stewardship Year 2024

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

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

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

Calendar

Sunday 11/17 Archangel Michael Sunday
Stewardship Sunday
8:45am/9:45am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School
After Sunday School Dance Practice
After Liturgy Philoptochos Bake Sale
After Liturgy Steward directory photos
Stewardship Luncheon
Archangel Michael Awards
1:00pm Bible Study (in the hall)

Monday 11/18
4:15pm-6:00pm Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner
7:00pm-8:00pm Intermediate Greek -Google Meet

Tuesday 11/19
11:30am Agape Luncheon

Wednesday 11/20
6:00pm Thanksgiving Potluck

Thursday 11/21
7:00pm-9:00pm Advanced Greek – Online

Sunday 11/24
8:45am/9:45am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School
After Sunday School Dance Practice
After Liturgy Steward directory photos
1:00pm Bible Study (in the hall)

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

October 12, 2024/in Featured Events, Publications/by John Datca

We are live streaming our services.

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

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

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

Wisdom of the Fathers

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

Liturgical Guide

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode
Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον…
Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers’ lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council in the Plagal Fourth Mode
Ὑπερδεδοξασμένος εἶ, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν…
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε…
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

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

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

Gospel Reading

Luke 8:5-15

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

Trisagion Prayer

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

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

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

Announcements

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

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

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

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

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

St Demetrios Harvest Fest 2024

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

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

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

Film Festival

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

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

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

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance

Attention Business Owners and Parish Members

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

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

Photos wanted

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

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

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

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

BINGO

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

Stewardship Year 2024

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

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

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

Calendar

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

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

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

Tuesday 10/15
11:30am Agape Luncheon

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

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

Saturday 10/19
12:00noon BINGO

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

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

October 5, 2024/in Featured Events, Publications/by John Datca

We are live streaming our services.

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

Sunday, October 6, 2024

3rd Sunday of Luke

The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas

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

Liturgical Guide

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

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

Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε…
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

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

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

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

Gospel Reading

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

Trisagion Prayer

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

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

Announcements

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

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

Film Festival

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

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

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

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance

Attention Business Owners and Parish Members

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

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

Photos wanted

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

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

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

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

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

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

BINGO

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

Hope and Joy News

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

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

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

Stewardship Year 2024

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

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

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

Calendar

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

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

Wednesday 10/9
6:30pm DOP Meeting

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

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

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

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

September 29, 2024/in Featured Events, Publications/by John Datca

We are live streaming our services.

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

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Cyriacus the Hermit of Palestine

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

Liturgical Guide

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode
Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι…
Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Cyriacus the Anchorite in the First Mode
Τής ερήμου πολίτης, καί εν σώματι Άγγελος…
Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Cyriacus, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε…
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

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

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

Gospel Reading

Luke 6:31-36

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

Memorial Prayer

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

Trisagion Prayer

Svitlana Vasylyeva (9 days)

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

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

Thomas Glenos (29 years) Father of Georgia Glenos.

Announcements

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance

Attention Business Owners and Parish Members

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

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

Photos wanted

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

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

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

BINGO

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

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

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

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

Hope and Joy News

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

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

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

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

Caregiver Support

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

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

Stewardship Year 2024

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

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

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

Calendar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 21, 2024/in Featured Events, Publications/by John Datca

We are live streaming our services.

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

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Phocas the Martyr, Bishop of Sinope

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

Liturgical Guide

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

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

Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε…
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Narthex Press

Epistle Reading

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

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

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

Gospel Reading

Luke 5:1-11

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

Announcements

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loving Stitches
Tuesday, September 24 at 11:00am

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

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

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

Loukoumades Sunday

St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance

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

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

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

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

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

Hope and Joy News

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

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

September 15th
September 29th

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

Caregiver Support

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

Stewardship Year 2024

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

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

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

Calendar

Saturday 9/21
11:30am Bingo

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

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

Tuesday 9/24
11:00am Loving Stitches

Wednesday 9/25
3:00pm Pap Corps meeting

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

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

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

September 15, 2024/in Featured Events, Publications/by John Datca

We are live streaming our services.

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

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

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Nikitas the Great Martyr

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

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

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

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

Liturgical Guide

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode
Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια…
Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.
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Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode
Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου…
Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.
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Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
Ο υψωθείς εν τώ Σταυρώ εκουσίως…
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard.
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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 St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

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

Gospel Reading

Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

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

Baby Blessing

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

Announcements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 15th
September 29th

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

Caregiver Support

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

Stewardship Year 2024

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

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

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

Calendar

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

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

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

Tuesday 9/17
11:30am Agape luncheon

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

Saturday 9/21
11:30am Bingo

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

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

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

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The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 24th, 2024

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The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 17th, 2024

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