Weekly Sunday Bulletin – 9th Sunday of Matthew
Announcements
Stewardship
We thank the 328 stewards who have pledged for 2014.
May we have your pledge?
Father Chris, Father John, the Parish Council and the EYCC (Education Youth and Culture Committee), are working to further edify your spiritual life as we move forward with new and exciting youth programs and improvements to our
Now in the second half of the year, we want to end the 2014 stewardship drive in order to better budget, maintain and create the ministries that your Church offers its parishioners.
Your pledge will allow us to look towards the future comfortably, knowing we have reached our budget goals. We will be able to direct all of our energies towards ministering to our people and fine tuning our programs.
You have the opportunity to put the Church in a better planning and budgeting position, allowing us to focus on developing, improving and further
understanding the needs of our parishioners.
Don’t delay act today! We need your support.
Coffee hour
Sponsored by the Lokis Family in loving memory of Christos and Mary Lokis
Flowers for the Holy Theotokos
We want to thank the Stringos, Papatzanakis, Deturo and Voicu families. Also Philipp Glantzis, Nick Glantzis, Chris Maounis , Nick Maniatis and Anonymous for their generous donations. Abundant health and blessings to you and your families.
Online registration and improved website
Please check out our new and improved parish website where you can now register on line for our youth and adult programs
Seven Sorrows of the Theotokos
Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos will be giving his annual Dormition lecture at 7pm following the Paraklesis at 6pm Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church in Hobe Sound. Please call 772-546-8180 for more information.
Save the Date
August 24 – Youth Orientation Day
We will have a Youth Ministry Orientation day where you will be able to meet with the coordinators of each program and learn more about each ministry.
September 7 – All ministries will begin on this date.
Now Accepting Applications!!
- The Education, Youth and Cultural Committee is now accepting applications for the various ministries for the 2014-2015 calendar year. Please consider sharing your talents with our church family. Please fill out the form on our website.
Father Chris and Fr. John and the Committee are looking forward to another year of vibrant programs for our Parishioners. You may pick up a form in the south Narthex.
- The Education, Youth and Culture Committee (EYCC) of Saint Demetrios invites applications for vacancies in the Language and Culture Program. These positions are (1) Program Director and (2) Teachers of the Greek language. Additional information regarding this ministry may be found at our website and volunteer application. Please call Kiki Sergiou at 954-467-1515 to set up an appointment to meet with Fr. Chris.
Book your Cruise for the New Year! Cabins still available.
St. Demetrios, with the help of Stephen Solos, is co-ordinating a one week cruise aboard the MSC Divina . Set to sail Dec. 27 with stops in St. Maarten, San Juan and Gr. Stirrup Key and back Jan. 3. A fully refundable deposit of $100. per person is due upon booking with final payment due Oct. 3. Please watch for more details.
The St. Demetrios Endowment Program.
This program has been established in order to secure the future of our church. Individuals, families, businesses or corporations may give to the Endowment fund and designate these funds to be utilized within the following areas, Educational Programs, Land Acquisition, Building Maintenance, New Building Construction and Social Ministries. Your gift would have an immediate impact with 50% being held in the endowment fund thereby securing growth for the future and the other 50% going immediately for use in the area you have chosen. This giving can be done during your lifetime or designated in your will. We are available to discuss these options and others with you at your convenience. Please contact Fr. Chris for additional information.