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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
Αγγελικαί Δυνάμεις επί τό μνήμά σου, καί οι φυλάσσοντες απενεκρώθησαν, καλί ίστατο οι Μαρία εν τώ τάφω, ζητούσα τό άχραντόν σου σώμα. Εσκύλευσας τόν Άδην, μή πειρασθείς υπ' αυτού, υπήντησας τη Παρθένω, δωρούμενος τήν ζωήν, ο αναστάς εκ των νεκρών, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -Translation by Narthex Press
Apolytikion for Athanasios & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria
Ἔργοις λάμψαντες Ὀρθοδοξίας, πᾶσαν σβέσαντες κακοδοξίαν, νικηταὶ τροπαιοφόροι γεγόνατε, τὴ εὐσεβεία τὰ πάντα πλουτίσαντες, τὴν Ἐκκλησί, ἂν μεγάλως κοσμήσαντες, ἀξίως εὔρατε Χριστὸν τὸν Θεὸν εὐχαὶς ὑμῶν, δωρούμενον πᾶσι τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.
Shining forth with works of Orthodoxy, ye quenched every false belief and teaching and became trophy-bearers and conquerors. And since ye made all things rich and with true piety, greatly adorning the Church with magnificence, Athanasius and wise Cyril, ye both have worthily found Christ God, Who doth grant great mercy unto all. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion of the Church
Third Tone
The world has found in you a great champion in time of peril, as you emerged the victor in routing the barbarians. For as you brought to naught the boasts of Lyaios, imparting courage to Nestor in the stadium, in like manner, holy one, great Martyr Demetrios, invoke Christ God for us, that He may grant us His great mercy.
Kontakion
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press
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Having met the Savior, therefore, the lepers earnestly besought Him to free them from their misery, and called Him ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyril of Alexandria, Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homilies 113-116. B#42, pp. 465-466, 4th Century
So in order that we may not destroy the grace that we have received, but preserve it to the end and depart this ...Read Full Text >
-St. Nicholas Cabasilas, The Life in Christ, The Sixth Book, 1. B#38, p. 159, 14th Century
Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when ye assemble ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle to the Ephesians Ch. 13, 2nd century
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SUNDAY, January 18
FEAST OF ST. ATHANASIOS
12TH SUNDAY OF LUKE (OF THE TEN LEPERS)
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Boys
-St. Stephen-Congregational Singing
MONDAY, January 19
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
-Church Office Closed
TUESDAY, January 20
-Greek School Classes, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
-Greek School Teachers Meeting, 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
-Orthodox Life Series-“Homecoming,” 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
THURSDAY, January 22
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, January 23
-Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
-GOYA Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, January 24
-Great Vespers for the Feast of St. Gregory the Theologian, 7:00 p.m. at St. Gregory the Theologian Church in Mansfield.
SUNDAY, January 25
FEAST OF ST. GREGORY THE THEOLOGIAN
SUNDAY OF ZACCHEUS
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Boys
-St. Lawrence-Parish General Assembly
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, JAN. 25TH
After Divine Liturgy, please join us in the Church Hall as we work together and make critical decisions that affect our parish.
Your presence and input are needed and welcome.
YOUTH MINISTY HIGHLIGHTS
JOY/GOYA Family Nights begin Feb. 6th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Please note date correction).
Each night will begin with a pot-luck dinner and lead to unique sessions for not only JOY and GOYA members, but their parents as well!
On Feb. 6th, we’ll have a special guest speaker offering thoughts on ...Read Full Text >
ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL UPDATE
JANUARY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
“Shout aloud to the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness.” Psalm 99:1
PLEASE MARK YOU CALENDARS:
Sunday, Feb. 1st: Godparents’ Sunday – Please invite your children’s Godparents to come with you to Church. This is an opportunity for our students ...Read Full Text >
ORTHODOX LIFE SERIES- “HOMECOMING”
This Tuesday, January 20th
Questions about God, faith and what it means to be an Orthodox Christian? Join Fr. Nick and Fr. Alex for “Homecoming,” an inquirer’s program specifically designed for those exploring an interest in Orthodoxy and/or considering Baptism/Chrismation.
In addition, all ...Read Full Text >
“REAL BREAK”: CONSTANTINOPLE
Vanessa Theoharis is joining a missionary team (through OCMC) that will travel to Constantinople in March to work on construction projects for the Patriarchate and help at a nearby school.
Join her in the Conference Room on Feb. 8th after Liturgy for an informational program.
Also, please look ...Read Full Text >
BROWN BAG MINISTRY
“Winter Warmth,” our next effort, has begun and benefits “A Place to Turn.”
We’re asking for general offerings of canned/non-perishable goods.
Your loving gifts of healthy sustenance will offer true “winter warmth” to those who need us most. Please accept a brown bag from our youth ...Read Full Text >
FIFTY-SOMETHING CLUB
On February, 28th, 2009, the Fifty-Something Club invites you to join us for a trip to The Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton.
The bus will leave the Church at 8:30 a.m. and there will be a guided tour at 10:00 a.m. and lunch at El-Basha in Westborough.
The bus will return to the Church between ...Read Full Text >
ANNUAL PETER AGRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS-$5,000
For Journalism/Communications students with the following criteria:
Student of Greek-American Heritage;
Currently a journalism/communications major at the undergraduate or graduate level;
Active in school/community/Church groups;
3.0 GPA; Full-time Student; Financial need.
For further ...Read Full Text >
ALTAR SERVERS
St. Lawrence Team: Capts Lee Condakes & Tom Resmini Mike Gatzunis, Matt Gatzunis, Anthony Houhoulis,
John Kambouris and Luke Pashos.
St. Stephen Team: Capts Anthony Chirban, Jason Theoharis, & Peter Mavrikis -Perry Maheras, Kosta Pappas, Alex Santangelo and Nick Spinale.
PET BLESSING PICS
They have arrived and are in Fr. Alex’s office-please stop by to pick yours up today!
COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP
Help serve the coffee hour one Sunday this year.
Everything is provided!
We just need your time.
Contact Georgia Mavro at 508-655-4024.
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