Saint Demetrios Church, Hammond, IN PUBLISH DATE: April 5, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
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Lazarus Saturday
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Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Your immaculate Body, You didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to You, O Giver of life: Glory to Your Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Your Kingdom. Glory to Your dispensation, O only Lover of mankind. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
In you the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up your cross, you did follow Christ, and by your deeds you did teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passes away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, your spirit rejoices with the Angels. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Vespers
Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.
September--June
(please consult bulletins for changes)

Matins
Sundays: 8:15 a.m.
Weekday Feasts: 8:30 a.m.
(Christmas/New Year's Day: 9:00 a.m.)

Liturgy
Immediately following Orthros/Matins

Bible Study
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
September--June
(please consult bulletins for changes)

Parish Information
Saint Demetrios Church
7021-33 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, IN 46324

Phone: (219) 932-7347
Fax: (219) 932-7136
Website: www.stdemetrioshammond.org
Email: stdemhammond@sbcglobal.net

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. David G. Bissias
Email: stdemhammond@sbcglobal.net

Other Parish Info
Special Services of Great Lent:
Sunday Evening Vespers of Compunction, 5:00 p.m.
Monday Great Compline, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Presanctifed Divine Liturgy, 6:30 p.m.
Friday Salutations (Charetismoi), 7:00 p.m.

 
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 ...Read Full Text >

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" ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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)



DURING THE WEEK...

We maintain our strict fast during this final week of Great Lent.

Monday, April 6
6:30 p.m. Great Compline and Fast Way Seminar (Holy Week)

Tuesday, April 7
7:00 p.m. Philoptochos Meeting

Thursday, April 9
9:00 a.m. Palm Cross Production (Lunch provided)
7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Friday, April 10
7:00 p.m. At St Spyridon Church of Palos Heights, IL:
          Hierarchal Pre-sanctified Divine Liturgy

Saturday, April 11
Saturday of Lazaros
8:30 a.m. Divine Services
5:00 p.m. Vespers of Palms

Sunday, April 12
Palm Sunday: The Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem
8:15 a.m. Divine Services
7:00 p.m. Matins of Holy Monday (Bridegroom Service)
          Philoptochos Palm Sunday Luncheon
          Church School Coin Boxes due.
Previous Saint Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 29, 2009
Publish Date:March 22, 2009
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
 
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