Weekly Sunday Bulletin-October 23, 2016
Announcements
ΤΟ ΕΠΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΣΑΡΑΝΤΑ
The teachers and students of the Greek School at St. Demetrios have prepared for today a short program to celebrate the resistance of the Greek Nation in defense of their Liberty. By listening to the poems and the keynote speech and viewing the video, the young will learn about historic events of long ago and the old will reminisce of a time of suffering, anguish and eventual return to Freedom. Hope springs eternal…
St. Demetrios Masquerade Ball October 29, 2016. Costume Contest for Adults & Kids. Greek American DJ. Tickets on sale in the Church Hall starting Sunday, September 11. Adults $40, Kids 13-17 $20, Under 12 $10
EVE OF THE FEAST OF ST. DEMETRIOS
The Philoptochos Ladies Society of St. Demetrios, led by its Past President Mary Carratt, will host a reception on 10/25/16 for our parishioners and their guests following the conclusion of the Vespers. The plethora of bakers and confectioners of our Community are asked to kindly repeat their successes of the past. Offerings of sweets will be accepted in the Kandaras Hall on Tuesday, October 25 starting at 4:30 PM. ΚΑΙ ΤΟΥ ΧΡΟΝΟΥ ΜΕ ΥΓΙΕΙΑ.
Visiting Angels
These caring parishioners visit the sick and homebound. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, the meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30am.
Orthodox Christianity Class
Discover Orthodoxy Tuesdays at 7:00pm: October 4, October 11, October 18, November 1
Sunday School has begun and we are looking for a few good women and men to teach our youth about the Orthodox faith. Several of our volunteers have been teaching for at least 10 years and we need to share this great responsibility with new volunteers.
While it is a great commitment, it is such an important ministry to help our youth grow spiritually and carry on the beautiful traditions of our church. Please consider being a lead teacher, or an assistant. If you are not comfortable with a weekly commitment, there are opportunities to team teach, alternating every other week with another teacher. All grades have a teaching curriculum with easy to follow lesson plans. Also, there is a whole host of new online resources to keep it interesting for our new generation.
If you can only make a short term commitment, there are opportunities to chair the Oratorical Festival or direct the Annual Christmas Pageant. If interested, please fill out a volunteer application (available in the South Narthex) and forward to susanselimos@comcast.net.
Cancer Chapter – White Elephant Sale November 4th & 5th
It’s time for our annual White Elephant Sale on Friday November 4th and Saturday November 5th, 2015. The event will be held in the main hall between 8AM-4PM on Friday and 8AM-2PM on Saturday. All proceeds support cancer research at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. We are accepting donations of gently used household items, interesting collectibles, vintage items and artifacts. Used clothing will not be sold this year. If you are interested in donating articles to the sale please see any member of the Cancer Chapter after church during the coffee hour. Items will be accepted on/or after October 30th.
Bookstore News
The Bookstore has 2017 wall calendars in stock and available for sale!
New books available at bookstore:
Child of Light-The Greek Orthodox Baptism Book and The Greek Orthodox Wedding Book.
Veterans Day Dinner Dance
AHEPA will be hosting it’s Annual Dinner Dance to honor the men and women who served our Country. Please pick up a flier in the South Narthex or see Chris Kapakos in the community Hall after Liturgy for more information or to purchase tickets.
