The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, November 17th, 2024
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.
The reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the 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
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
11:30am Agape Luncheon
Wednesday 11/20
6:00pm Thanksgiving Potluck
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)
