The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, January 14th, 2024
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Sunday
January 14th, 2024
Leavetaking of the Theophany of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Liturgical Guide
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode
Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον…
Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers’ lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.
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Apolytikion for Apodosis of Epiphany in the First Mode
Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε…
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, 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 Fourth Mode
Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον τὴ οἰκουμένη…
You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: “You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light.”
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Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13
BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it is said, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” (in saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:12-17
At that time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth He went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Memorial Prayer
Ioannis Tsantanis (40 days) survived by his wife Soteria and family.
Trisagion Prayer
Irini Eleftheria Bacaloudi (6 months) survived by her children Ahmed and Dahlia Lotfi and the rest of her family scattered on four continents. Her final resting place is in the cemetery of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. George in Cairo, Egypt.
Petroula Papastavrou (6 months) survived by her children Demetrios, Linda, and Sandy, two grandchildren, and her sisters Angeliki Stringos and Ioanna Andriotakis Lambiris.
Andonis Economou (2 years) survived by his wife Demetra, daughter Anna, grandsons Zachary and Alexander.
Betty Galanis (2 years) survived by her children and grandchildren.
Dionysios Tetenes (2 years) survived by his wife Angeliki.
Joakim Joanides (3 years) survived by his wife Marigo, daughter Joanna, and grandson Constantinos.
George Stringos (5 years) survived by his wife Angeliki, sons Emmanuel and George (Tracey), and grandson George.
Athina Sclavounos (6 years) and Spiros Sclavounos (22 years) survived by daughters Vicky Vittoratos and Angeliki Tetenes and family.
Kostas Giannomoros (13 years) survived by his wife Penny and his son Panayiotis.
Demetrios Kapakos (35 years) survived by his children and grandchildren.
Announcements
Announcements
Coffee Hour
In loving memory of her husband Ioannis, Soteria Tsantanis has sponsored this Sunday’s coffee hour.
Agape Luncheon
The Agape Fellowship will meet for its monthly luncheon at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Chef Nick Manos and his able crew (Andrew, Bessie, Cindy, Eva and Sue/Sophia) will prepare a delectable meal of shrimp with all the trimmings. Ice cream and dessert will follow. President Cleo Georgakakis will welcome you, Maestra Maria Jordan will play the piano and Alexandra Nichols will be the MC. Fee is $10.00 per person. Happy New Year to All. Peace…
Bingo
SAVE THE DATE: BINGO, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH. Doors open @ 5:30pm. Kandaras Hall. Sponsored by Philoptochos.
Hellenic Cultural Society News
- The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago and the Hellenic Cultural Society will collaborate on the Society’s South Florida Oral History Project. The goal of the project is to record and preserve the stories of Greek American immigrants (or their descendants). The recordings will be preserved at the National Hellenic Museum’s Collections and Archives Center.
On Friday January 12th, Dr. Katherine Kelaidis, the NHM Director of Research and Content and J. Bucher, the Collections and Archives Manager, will lead a 1hour virtual training for interested parties (time to be announced). All are welcome.
For more info please contact Stavroula Christodoulou isapaul@aol.com or Malvina Currie malvina@hcssfl.org.
- The Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Tampa and the Festival of the Arts in Boca Raton present “Socrates Now” by Yannis Simonides at 5:30 PM on January 18, 2024 at FAU Theater 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431. The event is free and open to the public, however, seat reservations are required: https://fauevenuts.uiversitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=6019
“Socrates Now” is an eighty minute solo performance-discourse which captures the essence of the socratic ethic in an accessible and engaging manner. You are invited to take a seat at the People’s Court in the Agora of Ancient Athens as Socrates goes on trial for his life being judged by a jury of 500 male citizens in 399 B.C. Hear the philosopher face his accusers with his trademark wit, incisive logic and the courage of his ideals. Consider his arguments on virtue, justice, politics, corruption, civic duty, love, life and hope in the face of death and draw your own judgement. Enjoy the post-performance opportunity to discuss with the actor the ramifications of your verdict. The actor YANNIS SIMONIDES was born in Constantinople and was raised in Athens. He is a graduate of Yale University and the Yale School of Drama. He has served as professor and chair of the undergraduate Drama Department at the New York University [NYU] Tisch School of the Arts and is a founding director of the Greek Theatre of New York. Simonides has been awarded an Emmy by the American Academy of Televisioin Arts and Sciences and has been named Ambassador of Hellenism by the City of Athens for his lifelong service to Greek Arts and Letters worldwide.
Saint Demetrios Fence Project- Fall 2023
The time has finally come to fence in our property.
Our plan at this time is to close off our property with a 6-foot-high steel fence. There will be four entry gates some or all of which will ultimately be motorized for ease of use.
As part of this project, we will have to redo the festival outdoor electrical system. The motorized fence will have to tap into this system for power. The current electrical infrastructure is approximately 20 years old and has critical salt corrosion problems. Our concern is that it may experience a critical failure during a festival that could lead to a complete festival loss.
The price tag for all this will be $350,000. Our community has already collected $227,000 for the fence. These funds have primarily come from the William and Bridget Eaton Partalis Charitable Remainder Unitrust and The Dina Hatzikostantis Estate. The Parish Council also intends to use the 2023 Partalis Family Lead Trust gift of approximately $27,000 for the fence project.
This leaves our community responsible for raising the remaining $100,000.
Please help us as we continue our endeavor to rebuild our parish. Your gift will help Saint Demetrios continue its mission of offering liturgical services, sacraments and programs that cultivate spiritual growth, strengthen families, and transform lives.
FESTIVAL Volunteers 2024…WELCOME BACK to one of ST DEMETRIOS’ BEST FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES & FUNDRAISER! FEBRUARY 1,2,3 & 4
Volunteer Today in the South Narthex…Food Prep * Setting up & Decorating * Cashiers * Bakery * Greek Coffee
Volunteer Table * Parking & Golf Carts Drivers * Food Line Server * GYRO * Loukoumades * Greek Grocery * Admissions
Bar * Greek Grill Saganaki Loukaniko * Kitchen Team *
There’s Great Joy getting to know your church family during festival time!
Festival 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities
St. Demetrios 2024 Walking Saints Pilgrimage
For information, contact:
aleka@insiderstours.com
Book here https://bookme.name/InsidersToursInc/lite/st-demetrios-2024-walking-saints-pilgrimage-deposit
Stewardship Form
Please fill out a year 2023 pledge form by clicking here https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/ Or download this form, fill out both sides completely and return it to the office. Thank you!
Calendar
Sunday 1/14
8:30am/9:30am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion Sunday School
Monday 1/15
4:15pm-6:00pm Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’
& Adult Beginner
7:00pm Intermediate Greek -Google Meet
Tuesday 1/16
11:30am Agape
7:00pm Advanced Greek-zoom
Thursday 1/18
7:00pm Advanced Greek-zoom
Sunday 1/21
8:30am/9:30am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion Sunday School followed by dance
