The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, September 7th, 2025
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Sunday, September 7, 2025
St Kassiani
St Kassiani was born in Constantinople around 805AD. Part of an aristocratic family, she received an excellent education, both secular and sacred. Kassiani was not only intelligent but was also renowned for her beauty. She was invited to take part in a bride-show aimed at finding a wife for the emperor Theophilus. Impressed with her beauty, Theophilus approached Kassiani, and said: “From woman came corruption” (referring to Eve, who initiated the fall of man). To which the most-wise Kassiani responded: “And from woman came the most excellent” (referring to the Theotokos who gave birth to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ). His pride wounded by her wisdom and boldness, Theophilus withdrew from her and chose another maiden as his bride. Kassiani, who had no desire to be Empress, now felt free to pursue a higher calling as a bride of God. Renouncing the world, she built a convent in Constantinople and becoming a nun, she led an ascetical and philosophical life, pleasing to God.
She pursued her literary and musical interests, becoming the Orthodox Church’s first and only female hymnographer, with at least twenty-three hymns ascribed to her in our Orthodox service books. Her most famous hymn bears her name “The Hymn of Kassiani” and is chanted in Holy Week at the Bridegroom Service on Holy Tuesday evening as well as Holy Wednesday Morning. It is a highly anticipated piece, often considered the most beautiful of all hymns, about the sinful woman who anointed Jesus’ feet before His passion.
After a life dedicated to Christ and the Church, Saint Kassiani reposed in the Lord. Her Feast Day is celebrated on September 7th.
Liturgical Guide
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.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration MonasteryApolytikion for Theotokos’ Nativity Forefeast in the Fourth Mode
Εκ τής ρίζης Ιεσσαί, καί εξ οσφύος τού Δαυϊδ…
From the root of Jesse and the loins of David the King, Mariam, the child of God, is born for our sake this day. Hence, all creation exulteth on its renewal. Both Heaven and the earth rejoice together now. Praise her, O ye tribes of nations here below. The righteous Joachim rejoiceth, and Anna keepeth feast, crying out: The barren beareth the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration MonasteryApolytikion 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
Η Παρθένος σήμερον…
On this day the Virgin and Theotokos Mary, the bridal chamber of the Heavenly Bridegroom, by the will of God is born of a barren woman. Being prepared as the chariot of God the Word, she was pre-ordained for this, since she is the divine gate and the true Mother of Life.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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 Galatians 6:11-18
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
The Lord said, “No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.”For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.”
Announcements
Pastitsio Luncheon
Join us after Divine Liturgy for a Pastitsio Luncheon provided by the George Papastamatis Family in loving memory of wife and mother, Maria Papastamatis
Program Registration Sunday, September 7
September 7 is a Sign-Up Sunday where families can sign-up for the youth ministries for the upcoming year that begins on the same day of September 7th. Please remember that in order to sign-up your children, families must be in good standing through 2024 and have made their pledge for 2025. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the Church Hall following services for sign-up for the following programs.
- Sunday School
- Little Lambs
- Altar Boys
- Hope
- Joy
- GOYA
- Dance
- Greek School (Children and/or Adults)
Agape Luncheon
Please join us at the Agape luncheon to be held in the Kandaras Hall. Your friends are also welcome.
Time: 11:30 AM
Date: Tuesday 9/16/26
Entrance: $10
BINGO…SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, AT 12 NOON. Doors open at 11:30am. Join us for BINGO.
Get 2 BINGO cards at the door for $7.00. Many gift prizes, 50/50 raffle, plus refreshments. Supporting Covenant House and other local charities. Invite your neighbors and friends. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of fun, family, friends, & food!! Sponsored by Philoptochos.
See you on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 20th, at 11:30am.
St. Demetrios Feast Day Dinner Dance and Silent Auction
The feast day of our patron saint is October 26th. On Saturday, October 25th, we will celebrate with Vespers followed by our annual dinner dance and silent auction.
We are accepting donations for the silent auction. Please contact Kathy Ziegler to coordinate your donations. Thank you!
Youth Safety Compliance
All individuals volunteering in our youth programs must register and complete certain tasks as mandated by the Archdiocese.
- Background Check (Every 2 Years)
- Training (Every Year)
- Watch the Current Training Module (Every Year)
Already Registered?
Check your Compliance Status: https://ncsrisk.org/goarch/
New Volunteer?
Register and begin: https://www.ncsrisk.org/goarch/registration/reg_0.cfm?theme=0
Stewardship
We remind everyone to pledge for year 2025. Please send in the stewardship form you received in the mail or pledge here https://stdemetrios.org/our-parish/stewardship/stewardship-form/
Thank you!
Prosforo
Anyone able to bake Prosforo please do so. With the prosforo, submit the names of the living and the dead for the proskomide.
Daily Readings (and so much more) App
Visit https://www.goarch.org/-/daily-reading-app to read about what this app has to offer and the available platforms.
The South Florida Greek Film Festival Returns!
Join the 3rd edition of the festival from October 10–19 for a celebration of Greek and Cypriot cinema—bold stories, unforgettable characters, and a whole lot of Greek soul! This year’s lineup brings the best of the Greek film world to Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. www.hcssfl.org
Calendar
8:45am/10:00am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School
After Liturgy Sign up for all programs
After Divine Liturgy Storage Building Ground Breaking
Pastitsio Luncheon
12:30pm Dance practice
Monday 9/8
6:30pm-7:30pm Intermediate Greek online
Wednesday 9/10
6:30pm DOP Meeting
Thursday 9/11
7:00pm Advanced Greek online
Sunday 9/14 The Elevation of the Cross
8:45am/10:00am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Holy Communion Sunday School
After Liturgy HDF Parent Meeting
HDF Frappe fundraiser
12:00pm GOYA Meeting
12:30pm Dance practice
