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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 Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
O Gregory the Miracle Worker, light of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, comeliness of Monastics, invincible defender of theologians, the pride of Thessalonica, and preacher of grace, intercede forever that our souls may be saved. -Translation by Narthex Press
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
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press
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Now Matthew indeed saith, that "they brought him," but the others, that they also broke up the roof, and let him ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century
For though in the beginning He Himself went about, and did not require so much faith of them that came unto Him; ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century
For He doth not on all occasions require faith on the part of the sick only: as for instance, when they are ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century
Forasmuch then as they had evinced so great faith, He also evinces His own power ... He healed first that which is ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century
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SUNDAY, March 15
2ND SUNDAY OF LENT – ST. GREGORY OF PALAMAS
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Commentary Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Boys -- St. Stephen
-Oratorical Festival, 7th – 12th Grades
-OCF Meeting
TUESDAY, March 17
FEAST OF ST. ALEXIOS (“Saintly Life” of the month)
-Greek School, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
-Orthodox Life Series, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. in Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, March 18
-Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, 6:00 p.m., St. Demetrios
-Men’s Bible Study, following Liturgy
THURSDAY, March 19
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, March 20
-GOYA Friday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
-3rd Salutations Service, 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, March 21
-14th Annual “Quilt-a-thon”, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
-Hellenic Nursing Home, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, March 22
3RD SUNDAY OF LENT – VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Boys -- St. Lawrence
-Greek Dancing
-“Saintly Lives” – Visit St. Vasilios Church, Peabody
COMMENTARY LITURGY TODAY!
At specific points in today’s Liturgy, we will pause and offer explanations on what is happening in the service and why.
We hope this enhances your general worship experience and brings us all closer to our powerful Orthodox faith.
Please feel free to approach Fr. Nick or Fr. Alex with any ...Read Full Text >
ORATORICAL FESTIVAL
Today is the Oratorical Festival at St. Demetrios!
It will begin after Holy Communion in the middle-school classroom section. Grades 6 through 12 will watch the festival and support their fellow classmates as they give their talks. Parents are invited to watch as well.
ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
MARCH VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
“How many are my sins and transgressions?Teach me what they are.” Job 13:23
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Today, March 15th, Oratorical Festival (7th-12th Grades)
March 28th, Sat, Boston District Oratorical Festival at St. Demetrios Church.
ORTHODOX LIFE SERIES:
“WHAT MAKES US ORTHODOX?”
Tuesday, March 17th and 31st, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. in the Conference Room. This series features Dr. Anton C. Vrame, Director of the Dept. of
Religious Education for our Archdiocese.
Join us!
All welcome-bring a friend!
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY BEGINS
“Luke: The Gospel of Compassion”
Join us this Wednesday, March 18th (7:30 pm after Pre-Sanctified Liturgy) & March 25th (7:00 pm, no service this night).
All are welcome. Bring a friend!
14th ANNUAL PHILOPTOCHOS “QUILT-A-THON”
MARCH 21ST, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
We need your help for this worthy project.
There is something for everyone to do:
sewing by machine, pinning, cutting, tying and more.
Morning coffee and lunch will be served.
Please contact Demetra Morakis: 781-891-8722.
GREEK DANCING
March 22nd, 29th (Dance Program) and April 5th & 26th.
Grades 4 – 12.
For further information please contact Margaret Talmers at 617-323-4752 orMargaret.e.talmers@gmail.com.
SENIOR GUILD LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH
Join us for Divine Liturgy and a great luncheon, featuring Mr. Thomas G. Gatzunis, MA Commissioner of Public Safety.
He will speak on “Planning for Spring Improvements” in your home and how to apply for required licenses.
See you all on the 25th.
FAMILY NIGHT & KOLIVA WORKSHOP
Many thanks to all those parishioners, parents and, of course, our youth for making our March 6th/7th events truly memorable and spiritually uplifting. From our family-style pot-luck, to the thoughtful presentations on koliva from Fr. Nick and Lia Sgourakes, to the Salutations service where our Youth Choir ...Read Full Text >
FLOWERS DURING LENT
If you would like to sponsor the beautiful flowers adorning the icon of our Theotokos for the Salutations services in memory of family members, for the health of a loved one or for your own personal intentions, please call the Church Office at 781-237-5561.
MARCH/APRIL BROWN BAG MINISTRY
Our current effort will benefit
St. Bridget’s Food Pantry, a ministry of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Allston.
Any canned/non-perishable foods are welcome and brown bags can be found at the front and back doors of the building.
A great deal of our Lenten growth stems from helping our ...Read Full Text >
PLANNING AHEAD
Choir Concert: Saturday, May 30th
Contact John Morakis: 781-891-8722
St. Demetrios Golf Tournament: Tuesday, June 9th
PRAYER FROM THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL:
“…Remember, Lord our God, all Your people, and pour out Your rich mercy upon them, granting them their petitions for salvation.
Remember, O God, all those whom we have not remembered through ignorance, forgetfulness or because of their multitude since You know the name of each, even from their mother’s ...Read Full Text >
The Jesus Prayer:
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
NEW ICONS AND MORE AT OUR BOOKSTORE
The St. Demetrios Bookstore now has a display of beautiful icons of various saints created by one of our parishioners,Kyriakos Mavroudhis.
If you are interested in a particular saint, Mr. Mavroudhis can custom-make it for you.
Also,wonderful children’s and adult Easter books are on display. ...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.
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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