Saint Demetrios Church, Hammond, IN PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Luke the Evangelist
O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences. - 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.

 
October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish ...Read Full Text >
Parish Council Election Nominations Open
Nominations for Parish Council elections are open today following services. Nominations by sign-up will remain open until Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m.

A list of qualifications and requirements is posted with the sign-up sheet across from our Bookstore. All candidates must attend the Parish ...Read Full Text >

Saint Demetrios Feastday Brunch
Please join your Saint Demetrios Family for Brunch in the Mediterranean Room immediately following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 25th. Brunch includes eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, fruit, ham, beef and lots more! Tickets will be available in advance on Sunday, October 11th and 18th. Adults: $20.00  ...Read Full Text >

Fall Fest Crafters Wanted
We are seeking a limited number of “crafters” for our Fall Fest on Saturday, November 21st. We would love to find them within our Parish or friends of Parishioners. Please contact Carole Yarovsky or Kris Sakelaris if you or a friend would like to reserve a table ($30) and sell your Holiday Gifts or Crafts.

Bible Study Scheduling
Our Searching the Scriptures Bible Study meets twice monthly this year. Due to scheduling conflicts, we will be meeting on the following dates in October: Thursday, Oct. 15 AND Thursday, Oct. 29, starting at 7:00 p.m.

In November we will return to our normal schedule, the first and third Thursday ...Read Full Text >

2009 Stewardship
As of October 16, 2009:

274 Stewardship Pledges received
$182,673.00 total pledged
$666.69 average

88 increased pledges from 2008
36 decreased pledges from 2008
111 unchanged pledges from 2008
39 new stewardship units (not pledged 2008)

There are approximately ...Read Full Text >
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >
DURING THE WEEK...

We fast on Wednesday and Friday this week as normal, though wine and oil are permitted on Friday.

Monday, October 19
7:00 p.m. Catechism: Orthodox Basic Training (Session 2)

Wednesday, October 21
7:00 p.m. Parish Council

Thursday, October 22
7:00 At Valparaiso, IN: Great Vespers of
          Saint Iakovos, Brother of the Lord

Friday, October 23
Feast of Saint Iakovos
8:30 a.m. Services at Saint Iakovos Church/Valparaiso or
          Annunciation Cathedral/Chicago, IL

Sunday, October 25
Sixth Sunday of Luke
8:15 a.m. Divine Services followed by Saint Demetrios
          Feastday Brunch
7:00 p.m. Great Vespers of Saint Demetrios followed by
          Fellowship Reception hosted by our ...Read Full Text >
Previous Saint Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
 
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