As of January 10th we have sold 625 tickets and raised $15,625.00!! As of this date last year we are ahead by $2,500!
Support your community to reach its goal of selling 5000 tickets!! You can purchase tickets online at our website.
Look for the large raffle banners in our hall during our Fellowship hour and ask any Parish Council member for further information.
As a reminder to those who have sold tickets…Please bring in the tickets you have sold thus far.
Join us this year for Greek Fest 2013!! It is the next best thing to actually being there! Do not miss the authentic Greek Food, the live Greek music, and authentic Greek Dance Performances.
The St. Demetrios Greek Festival is being held on February 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Friday 12 – 11 PM | Saturday 12 – 11 PM | Sunday 12 – 8 PM
Eat Drink and Dance the next best thing to actually being there!
$5 Admission
Children Under 12 Free
Military & Public safety are free with a valid photo ID
Parking $1
Free Shuttle Service
Available from Sears Town
We have now reached $13,575.00 in sold tickets!!!!
All due to the hard work and persistence of our community we are ahead of where we were last year in our fundraising. Please continue to support the community and help it reach its goal of selling 5000 Tickets!!
As you walk through our hall after Liturgy on Sunday keep an eye open for the Raffle Banners!!!
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Katerina Tsakiri and Antonios Marcellos are proud to present their son Elias for the traditional baby blessing.
The Philoptochos will be selling Vasilopita on Sunday, Dec. 16. Dec, 23 and Dec. 30. Please support the Philoptochos and purchase one for $10.00.
Last Minute shoppers– the perfect stocking stuffer!!Purchase a raffle ticket for $25.00 for a chance to win a Mercedes-Benz!! Ticket price is $25.00 and our goal is to sell 5000 to win a new 2013 Mercedes Benz C-250 Sport.
Judy Jimokas is the director for the Pan Orthodox Choir at the Feast of Epiphany on January 12, 2013. She invites all choir members to join in one harmonious voice for this event. Please call Judy for more info at 954-629-5697 or pick up a flier in the south narthex.
In an attempt to better document our parish’s active life on our website, we are seeking photographers to volunteer their services to take digital pictures and video clips of upcoming events, activities and liturgical services. This is an important ministry as YOU will be the “eyes” of our parish to the world! For further instructions, please contact Fr. John at 954-467-1515 or Email frjohn@stdemetrios.org.
We are looking for faithful members to give their time, talent and voices to join our choir, under the leadership of Patricia Zeiler, to give praise and honor in song to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You do not have to have a perfect voice—All you need is a love for Christ and a desire to honor Him with all you heart, mind and voice. Please contact the church office at 954-467-1515.
We are looking for volunteers to be part of our Festival Leadership Team: We need volunteers to act as hosts/hostesses at the Taverna. If you like to welcome guests and make them feel at home and know Greek food, please see Jim Carras or Anna Merkel.
Come along for inspiration, fun and sun with OCN and St. Demetrios on a Caribbean Cruise. Please contact Stephen Solos at 954-290-0549 for more information.
Donations are coming in daily for our upcoming project. Fr. Chris will soon be updating everyone of our progress. If you would like to be part of this historic endeavor please call and speak to Fr. Chris. Thank you for all those who have come forth.
A Pilgrimage to Turkey, Constantinople and Cappadocia -Smyrni with Fr. Chris. For more information please contact Fr.Chris.
Poinsettias on the Solea are donated by Dr. Kay Hampares and Dr. Nelly Santos and son in memory of A James Hampares and by Mantha Mehalis and son Spero and wife Rocio in memory of Mantha’s mother Stella Vlahos. Flowers on the altar table are donated by Katherine Kourakos in loving memory of her husband, son and grandson.
Don’t want to be alone New Year’s Eve? Then join your community by attending the
Hosted by our Young Professionals Group (Parea)
Monday, December 31, 2012
8:30 PM
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
815 NE 15th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Tickets
Adults: $50.00
Teens (13-18): $25.00
Children: $10.00
The evenings entertainment will be provided by Arista Entertainment featuring DJ Chris Sarris
Due to the results of your contributions we have as of December 17th sold 409 tickets and raised $10,225.00!!
We ask that you continue to support your community to reach its goal of selling 5000 tickets!! You can purchase tickets online here at our website. Also look for the raffle table in our hall during our Fellowship hour.
Hello my name is Emmy Louvaris, I’ve been a member of the St. Demetrios community since I was a young girl, and the support I received along the way has been foundational for me and my family. That is why I enjoy working towards her further development and growth. At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church we know that an effort made for the happiness of others, lifts us above ourselves. The support and love of our community has been in the hearts of Orthodox Christians living in South Florida for generations.
Many of our family members came here searching for a brighter tomorrow and for a promising future for their loved ones, and as they searched, they never forgot the most important ingredient—God. Looking back at the courage and faith it took to achieve these goals for their family and their faith, you can’t help but to stand in awe at their commitment. Because of the dedication and perseverance of these pioneers, we are blessed, today, with a beautiful church, a strong ministry and a growing family in Christ at St. Demetrios. We owe it to them, our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents to use the resources we have available to us today and the talent and skills, much of which was inherited from our predecessors, to perpetuate the legacy of these families, our families and the Orthodox faith that binds us.
Won’t you join me today and either buy a ticket yourself or sell the book that you received from us. This will, in turn, help us better serve the faithful of our community. Tickets can be turned in or purchased during the fellowship hour after church. Also be sure to share this wonderful project with your friends and relatives, as tickets can be found on line and are available for purchase from anywhere around the world. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to St. Demetrios and I look forward to seeing you in Church soon.
In 1946, just at the end of World War II, there were only a handful of Greek Orthodox families in the Fort Lauderdale area. They gathered at a hotel on the beach to worship and dream about their own church land, buildings and community, with young people’s groups, Sunday School, Philoptochos chapter and a beautiful nave and consecrated altar to worship in and to give glory and honor to God.
Today, we have the buildings, the groups, and the people, but the work is not complete. The icons are not finished. The Community Center, which was built in 1988, is tired and needs renewal. Our altar is not yet consecrated.
It’s our turn, as the next generation, to take up the torch from our church parents, to finish the work they began and to see it through until we can celebrate the consecration of the altar of our church.In addition we will have a gloriously decorated nave, along with a newly refurbished community center and brand new kitchen.
This is the season of giving and we cannot think of a better gift than donating an icon to the Church in honor and remembrance of someone you love or one who has gone to be with the Lord. Thus far the response to our efforts has been truly amazing. We have received pledges for items totaling over $150,000.
We ask you to consider helping before Christmas with two special areas of giving opportunities:
Balcony:
Please call one of us to discuss your Christmas gift this year. Take advantage of making your end of the year gift to the church for tax purposes. If you haven’t seen our video, This is My Church, please take a few moments to review it.
As a result of your contributions we have as of November 19th sold 368 tickets and raised $9200!!
We ask that you continue to support your community to reach its goal of selling 5000 tickets!! You can purchase tickets online here at our website. Also look for the raffle table in our hall during our Fellowship hour.
