Saint Demetrios Church, Hammond, IN PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world. - 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 23, 2009
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For OXI Day - October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009
OXI Day

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom.     
Galatians 5:13


To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the ...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 Celebration
Vespers of the Feast of Saint Demetrios will be sung Sunday evening, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Fellowship Reception hosted by our Philoptochos Society.

Matins and Divine Liturgy of the Feast will begin on Monday, October 26, at 8:30 a.m. His Grace, Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, ...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:

276 Stewardship Pledges received
$183,673.00 total pledged
$665.49 average

89 increased pledges from 2008
36 decreased pledges from 2008
112 unchanged pledges from 2008
39 new stewardship units (not pledged 2008)

There are approximately ...Read Full Text >
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...Read Full Text >
DURING THE WEEK...

We fast on Wednesday and Friday this week as usual. There is no Greek School on Monday.

Tonight, Sunday, October 25
7:00 p.m. Great Vespers of Saint Demetrios

Monday, October 26
Feast of Saint Demetrios the Great Martyr
8:30 a.m. Divine Services

Tuesday, October 27
7:00 p.m. Parish Leadership Seminar

Wednesday, October 28
7:00 p.m. Parish General Assembly

Thursday, October 29
7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Sunday, November 1
Fifth Sunday of Luke/National Philoptochos Sunday
(Dalylight Savings Time ends)
8:15 a.m. Divine Services

Previous Saint Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
 
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