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Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
Κατέλυσας τώ Σταυρώ σου τόν θάνατον, ηνέωξας τώ Ληστή τόν Παράδεισον, τών Μυροφόρων τόν θρήνον μετέβαλες, καί τοίς σοίς Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας, ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press
Apolytikion for Sunday of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -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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"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.' ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century
The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only ...Read Full Text >
-St. Bede the Venerable, Unknown, 8th century
To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century
A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century
Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century
When, on this day, we look at the precious Cross of Christ, in faith let us adore it, let us rejoice, and embrace ...Read Full Text >
-Orthros for the Adoration of the Holy Cross
If you would be victorious, taste the suffering of Christ in your person, that you may be chosen to taste His ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac the Syrian, The Orthodox Way: Revised Edition, SVS Press, p. 129
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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
TUESDAY, March 24
-Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
-Greek School, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
-Great Vespers, 7:00 p.m. at Annunciation Cathedral, Boston
WEDNESDAY, March 25
ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS
-Orthros, 9:00 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Senior Guild Luncheon
-Men’s Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, March 26
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, March 27
-Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
-GOYA Friday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
-4th Salutations Service, 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, March 28
BOSTON DISTRICT ORATORICAL FESTIVAL
10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at St. Demetrios
SUNDAY, March 29
4TH SUNDAY OF LENT – SUNDAY OF ST. JOHN CLIMACUS
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Boys -- St. Stephen
-Greek School Independence Day Program
-Altar Server Outing to Seminary, 4:15 p.m.
ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL
MARCH VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
“How many are my sins and transgressions? Teach me what they are.” Job 13:23
GREEK DANCING
Today, March 22nd, 29th (Program), April 5th & 26th.Grades 4 – 12.
For information please contact Margaret Talmers: 617-323-4752 or Margaret.e.talmers@gmail.com.
ORATORICAL FESTIVAL
Our parish Oratorical Festival was held on March 15th.
Our 7th-12th graders presented and many students, teachers and parents were there to cheer them on. Finalists Junior Division: Jason Theoharis and Athanasia Kourtis. Honorable Mention Junior Division: Nick Spinale and Stephania Dakoyannis. ...Read Full Text >
MARCH 28TH - JOINT PARISH RETREAT
The retreat, “Come Receive the Light,” will be offered from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at the Taxiarchae Church
in Watertown.
Lunch will be provided.
Free will donation at the door.
All children, parents and parishioners of our parish are welcome to attend (childcare for infants and ...Read Full Text >
ST. DEMETRIOS PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS
PALM SUNDAY LAMB RAFFLE – Philoptochos will be holding a drawing on Sunday, April 12th for 7 legs of lambs. Raffle tickets are available for $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00.
Tickets will be mailed to parishioners and will be sold during the fellowship hour.
For further information please contact ...Read Full Text >
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
“Luke: The Gospel of Compassion”
Join us this Wednesday, March 25th, 7:00 p.m.
All are welcome.
Bring a friend!
Homemade pasta and marinara will be served.
SENIOR GUILD LUNCHEON:
THIS, 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.
HELPING HANDS
At any given time, there are a host of needs and requests within our parish family including-but not limited to-childcare, companionship for homebound relatives and help with transportation for grocery shopping, church events and the like.
Are you willing to help? Postings may be found under the ...Read Full Text >
ORTHODOX LIFE SERIES:
“WHAT MAKES US ORTHODOX?”
Tuesday, March 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!
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 >
OCF TO HOST DINNER FOR REGIONAL RETREAT
MARCH 28TH
All hands are needed, as our Brandeis/St. Demetrios OCF will host over 50 participants for dinner at the upcoming regional retreat.
We will be offering a pasta dinner with all the fixings for our OCF brethren and will car-pool to the event site, Holy Resurrection Church in Allston, from ...Read Full Text >
ALTAR SERVER OUTING TO SEMINARY IS ON!
MARCH 29TH
The boys will enjoy at tour of the campus, a Vespers service and
an informal dinner at the cafeteria.
Participants should be at St. Demetrios by 4:15 p.m. and
we will carpool at 4:30 (Vespers begins at 5:00 p.m.).
Our boys don not need money-just “church clothes”
and a ...Read Full Text >
JOY & GOYA DISTRICT RETREAT
APRIL 4TH
We will join friends, old and new, from local churches for a day of thoughtful reflection, learning and fun!
RSVP to the Metropolis Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries: 617-277-4742 or dinopappas@boston.goarch.org.
GOYA “LOCK-IN”
APRIL 10TH – PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!
Details to follow.
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
APRIL 11TH
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS LITURGY, COMMUNION
BREAKFAST & PALM-CROSS MAKING
Let’s all join together: members of GOYA, JOY, Church School, Greek School, all children and parishioners of our parish for worship, Communion Breakfast and palm-cross making as we prepare ourselves for Palm ...Read Full Text >
ANNUAL HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT!
APRIL 17TH
Please save the date!
A moving, engaging day is being planned for our children of all ages.
Mailings, a flyer and sign-up poster will follow soon.
Please make this event and our Holy Friday services a priority in your family this Lenten season.
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 >
PLANNING AHEAD
Choir Concert: Saturday, May 30th
Contact John Morakis: 781-891-8722
St. Demetrios Golf Tournament: Tuesday, June 9th
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.
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