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