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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Εξ ύψους κατήλθες ο εύσπλαγχνος, ταφήν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ίνα ημάς ελευθερώσης τών παθών, Η ζωή καί η Ανάστασις ημών, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press
Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John Climacus
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O John, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls. -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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Seest thou how He now proceeds to lay beforehand in them the foundation of His doctrine about fasting? ... See, ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century
... he that is not covetous, will be also more disposed for almsgiving. He that fasts is light, and winged, and ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century
He that prays with fasting hath his wings double, and lighter than the very winds. ... For nothing is mightier ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century
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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.
TUESDAY, March 31
-Greek School, 4:00 – 6:00p.m.
-Orthodox Life Series, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, April 1
-Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, 6:00 p.m., St. Nicholas Church,Lexington
THURSDAY, April 2
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, April 3
-GOYA Friday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
-Akathist Hymn, 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, April 5
5TH SUNDAY OF LENT – SUNDAY OF ST. MARY OF EGYPT
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Boys—St. Lawrence
-Greek Dancing
ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL
MARCH VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
“How many are my sins and transgressions?
Teach me what they are.”
Job 13:23
CHURCH SCHOOL OUTREACH UPDATE
From Gloria Moskos
The only real happiness comes from giving.
As we all fast and prepare ourselves during Lent, let us continue to ...Read Full Text >
Tonight - ALTAR SERVER OUTING
ALTAR SERVER OUTING TO SEMINARY IS ON!
The boys will enjoy a 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’ll carpool at 4:30 (Vespers begins at 5:00 p.m.).
Our boys do not need money—just “church clothes” ...Read Full Text >
GREEK DANCING
Today, March 29th, Greek Independence Day Program, April 5th & 26th.
Grades 4 – 12.
For information please contact Margaret Talmers: 617-323-4752 or Margaret.e.talmers@gmail.com.
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!
SO WHAT’S THE AKATHIST HYMN
On April 3rd, we celebrate the Akathist Hymn, a beloved and much anticipated moment every Holy and Great Lent, composed in the 6th century by St. Romanos the Melodist. The hymn is a poetic series of praises to the Virgin Mary and mainly draws upon the Annunciation—the dialogue between Archangel Gabriel 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 >
KOULOURAKIA BAKING WORKSHOP
PHILOPTOCHOS: KOULOURAKIA
BAKING WORKSHOP
The workshop will be held on the mornings
of April 7th and 8th in the Church kitchen.
All koulourakia made will be sold at the Palm Sunday Bake Sale.
“LITTLE HALOS” PRESCHOOL
Open House: April 8th, 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
This heartwarming ministry of St. Athanasius Church in Arlington is growing by leaps and bounds.
For flyer and information visit: www.saintathanasius.org/little-halos.
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 >
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 >
St. John Climacus
"Do not be surprised that you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously.
And assuredly, the angel who guards you will honor your patience.”
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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