Saint Demetrios Church, Hammond, IN PUBLISH DATE: September 27, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
1st Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; ...Read Full Text >

Kallistratos the Martyr & his 49 Companions
September 27 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Kallistratos the Martyr & his 49 Companions
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful. - 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
There is an old saying: 'Excesses meet.' Too much fasting and too much eating come to the same end. Keeping too  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Cassian, Conferences, Conference Two: On Discernment no. 16; Paulist Press pg. 76, 5th century

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.

 
Orthodox Christianity 101: Basic Training
Begining Monday, September 28, join us for this adult religious education class on the basic teachings of the Church, from the creation of the world to the end of time (and everything in between).

2009 Run/Walk for IOCC
The Chicago IOCC Metropolitan Committee will be sponsoring its 3rd Annual 5k Walk/Run in support of the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), the global humanitarian aid organization for Orthodox Christians, on Saturday, October 3, 2009. The event will begin and end at the Saint Andrew Greek ...Read Full Text >

Cancer Resource Centre Walk & Fun Run
Philoptochos invites all members and parishioners to join them at the Cancer Resource Centre Walk & Fun Run in Munster next Sunday, October 4 beginning at 1 pm. See Nancy Vlahos today for more information and to obtain sponsor forms.


GOAL Basketball
The season is just around the corner, starting in October! There is still time to join the rosters for our teams. All interested players should contact Athletic Director Sam Vlamis in person or by email at samvlamis@ameritech.net.

2009 Stewardship
As of September 26, 2009:

262 Stewardship Pledges received
$179,003.00 total pledged
$683.22 average

82 increased pledges from 2008
38 decreased pledges from 2008
108 unchanged pledges from 2008
34 new stewardship units (not pledged 2008)

There are approximately ...Read Full Text >
DURING THE WEEK...

We fast Wednesday and Friday this week as usual.

Monday, September 28
7:00 pm Orthodoxy 101: Basic Training

Thursday, October 1
7:00 pm Bible Study ("I believe in one God...")

Saturday, October 3
IOCC Walk/Run: Saint Andrew Church of Chicago

Sunday, October 4
Second Sunday of Luke/Stewardship Sunday
8:15 am Divine Services
12:45 pm Cancer Centre Walk/Fun Run
Previous Saint Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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