The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, December 1st, 2024
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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.
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Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις …
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον…
On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
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Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. 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.
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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
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
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)
