Weekly Sunday Bulletin – 16th Sunday of Luke

Stewardship

We thank the 143 Stewards who have pledged for 2015.

Please complete your Stewardship Commitment for 2015 and ensure the success of the programs undertaken for the spiritual needs of the families entrusted to our care. Remember that your Stewardship provides the foundation for our Parish Ministries and our efforts in meeting the challenge of spreading Christ’s Word and our Orthodox Faith.

Giving Opportunities at St. Demetrios and Interacting

Stewardship Commitment

Commit your Time, Talent and Treasure- If you are a member of our parish, reach out and bring in one new family or reactivate a family you know by asking them to join you at Church .If you are new to our parish, please visit our website for more details about our parish family. Come and worship with us each Sunday.

Iconography Project

Sacred Murals adorn the walls of all Orthodox Churches. Our Parish offers the opportunity for you to donate an icon in honor of a loved one or in memory of someone. Call our church to discuss. 9 Medallions and 1 Standing Saint, 3 Murals of Miracles, 2 dome icons, glass railing on balcony, glass doors to narthex are still available to be dedicated to a loved one. Contact our clergy.

Land Purchase

Throughout the past two decades we have sought to expand our church campus to allow for our growth. You may donate for the property to the South of the Church- half of the funds have been raised for this long awaited accomplishment.

Church Roof Renovation

Our greatest project this year is the completion of our dome restoration. Raising funds to complete the roof and then renovate the interior of the Church damaged by water over the years. Be a part of creating this landmark building in South Florida.

Endowment Program

Individuals, families, businesses or corporations may give to the Endowment fund and designate these funds to be utilized within the church. This giving can be done during your lifetime or designated in your will.

Coffee

Coffee hour is sponsored by Olga Nikolaidis and family  in loving memory of Rigas Condos

Souper Bowl of Caring

The South Florida District GOYA has participated in the Souper Bowl for Caring by passing around a soup pot in which people can put their donation.  These funds collected are then contributed by South Florida District GOYA to the International Orthodox Christian Charity (IOCC). Over the past 11 years that we have done the Souper Bowl of Caring, we have contributed over $30,000 for IOCC’s work in the US and abroad!

Sunday School

We have an opening for a Sunday School Teacher for grades 1 and 2. If you have a love for Christ, a love for children and a creative side and are able to give 2 hours of your time , please call Fr. John.

A Devoted Heart – Women’s Bible Study

Please join us the first and third Sunday of every month. Helena    Ioannou , our very enthusiastic teacher discusses and shares our prayer lives and “studies the perfect examples of Jesus Christ that He set for us to cultivate in our own lives.”

Visiting Angels

Fr. Chris, Fr. John and the Visiting Angels visit those who are in the hospital and those who are home bound. If you or a loved one would like a visit from Fr. Chris or Fr. John or companionship from the Visiting Angels, please call the office at (954) 467-1515.

Grand Raffle

Tickets have been mailed to our parishioners. If you need more tickets, a table is set up every Sunday from now until the festival., you may turn in your tickets stubs and pick up more tickets to sell. Ticket price is $25.00 and our goal is to sell 5000 to win a new 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA-250.