Palm Sunday Preparations: Palm Crosses We invite one and all to join us this coming Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m. for the assembling of palm crosses for our Palm Sunday liturgy! A Lenten lunch will be provided to all our volunteers.

Philoptochos Palm Sunday Luncheon The Saint Demetrios Philoptochos will again be hosting the annual Palm Sunday Luncheon next Sunday, April 12th. Tickets are on sale today after church and the cost is $15 for Adults and $8 for children 10 and under. Please purchase your tickets today or by contacting Toula Delis, Mia Delis, or Georgia Karnezis.


The Anastasi Dinner Come join your Saint Demetriosw family to celebrate Pascha, the Resurrection of our Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2009! Our meal begins immediately following the Divine Liturgy of Pascha in our Mediterranean Room.

We`re featuring again this year our traditional meal of lamb, "Mageritsa" and "Avgolemeno" (Egg-lemon) soups, "Tsoureki" (Easter bread) and "Koulourakia" (butter cookies).

Tickets (only $5.00 per person) are on sale now following services or you may contact our Parish Office, Audrey Polite or Steve Karnezis. Cash donations to offset costs are also appreciated!

May you have a blessed Pascha!


Paul Fotopoulos Benefit: April 7 Join the HMCC for a night of culture, cocktails, and mingling followed by the Chicago Bulls game, all to benefit Paul Fotopoulos. Paul is an optimistic 20 year old young man living in Dyer, IN. Paul has had major problems with his leg and has struggled with his health for over 10 years. Unfortunately, due to complications, Paul lost his leg last year. Now he is in the process of getting a temporary prosthetic. The prosthetic he needs is extremely expensive, and even the best medical insurance does not cover all of Paul’s medical costs. We hope that you will be able to support this cause by joining us on this exciting evening or sending a donation.

A benefit for Paul Fotopoulos will be held Tuesday, April 7, with a reception (5:00-7:00 p.m.)at the Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center
(801 W. Adams St. 4th Floor - Greektown)followed by Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks at 7:30 PM
Tickets ($50 per person)includes a ticket to the Bulls game and appetizers at the Hellenic Museum!

For contact information, please contact the Parish Office.



2009 Stewardship As of April 3, 2009:

177 Stewardship Pledges received
$137,710.00 total pledged
$778.02 average

58 increased pledges from 2008
25 decreased pledges from 2008
82 unchanged pledges from 2008
12 new stewardship units (not pledged 2008)