Evening Lenten Services EVENING SERVICES:
PRESANCTIFIED LITURGIES WEDNESDAYS:
6:00 P.M. April 5th at St. Demetrios
6:00 P.M. April 12th at Annunciation Cathedral in Boston

Youth Chanting at Lenten Salutation Service Friday, April 7, 2006

As done in past years, Grades 3 and up will be chanting in the Lenten Salutation Services. This year we will be chanting at the fifth and final service on Friday, April 7 (Warm-up at 6:15 P.M., Service at 7P.M.). There will be one rehearsal on Sunday, April 2, 11:30-12:30 P.M. Warm-up and rehearsal will be in the pre-school room upstairs (with piano). Let’s join together to chant in this beautiful service!
Any questions, contact Jane Kourtis @ 781-453-1986

Holy Confession
If you would like to participate in the wonderful Sacrament of Confession please either call the office for an appointment or email Fr. Nick or Fr. Demetri.


Greek Independence Day Parade The Parade is next week. ZHTO H ELLAS!
We have had a tremendous response!

Those of you that are still interested in marching or signing up family members please visit the parade booth during coffee hour. Those of you that have signed up will be receiving a confirmation call this week. To keep the uniformity and integrity of the parade the dress code is as follows: children:ethnic costumes or navy pants and a white LONG sleeve button down shirt, dark shoes (no sneakers, jeans or shorts), Adults: Navy pantsuit or navy pants and a white LONG sleeve button down shirt (if you do not have navy black is ok). If you are holding flags or banners white gloves are mandatory. Board members and Philoptohos - navy pantsuit white shirt, any ties for men. Due to liability issues carriages, wagons etc. will not be allowed this year. St. Demetrios sashes will be distributed before boarding the buses. Light snacks and a parade photo will be taken outside the church before departing. If you are marching but not taking the bus, please make sure you arrive on Boylston St. by noon . If you have any questions please contact Georgia Janos 617-686-9330 or
gjanos1@aol.com.


PALM CROSS MAKING Mark your calendars for April 15, (following the Divine Liturgy) on the Saturday of Lazarus Communion Breakfast. Let’s all join together: members of GOYA , JOY, Greek School, Koinonia, and all organizations are welcome to make Palm Crosses to prepare ourselves for Palm Sunday and Holy Week. A light lunch will be available.What would you like to bring?Please call Linda Theoharis at (508) 529-3835

Easter Lilies As is our tradition, our church will be decorated with beautiful lily plants on the eve of the Resurrection. Starting today, you may sign up to donate to our church at $20.00 each, a plant for the health of a loved one, in memory of a departed relative or friend, or for a reason close to you. You may also call the church office at 781 237-5561 to place your order.


PALM SUNDAY LAMB RAFFLE APRIL 16 There will be a drawing of three fresh, whole spring lambs on Palm Sunday, April 16, 2006. Please take this opportunity to help our worthy causes, which include: the Orthodox Christian Mission Center, Church Women United, Hellenic Cardiac Fund, National Philoptochos Cancer Drive, St. Basil’s Academy, Hellenic College/Holy Cross, International Orthodox Christian Charities, Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen, Monastery of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, Philoxenia House, St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center, as well as other philanthropies. Raffle tickets are available for $2.00 each or 6 tickets for $10.00, with checks payable to St. Demetrios Philoptochos. Tickets will be mailed to parishioners and also sold during the coffee hour. For more information, please contact Valerie Wiegel evenings at (978) 443-7659 (vwslp@aol.com), or Amalie George at (781) 444-7659 (amalie@aageorgecpa.com).

PALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE Immediately following Liturgy on April 16th, the Philoptohos Palm Sunday Bake Sale will take place with sales to benefit Philoptohos Charities. To donate some home baked goods, please contact chairperson Carol Loridas at (781) 449-7176.

St. Demetrios Church 2006 Parish DirectoryThe Directory Committee requests that all those people planning on placing ads of any kind, (greeting, memorial or business), please submit their copy and check by March 30. Please consider supporting our youth and our church by placing a greeting, memorial or business ad in our new and expanded church directory. Business ad participants who reserve a full page will receive additional coverage in our coupon section free of charge. We would like to be able to distribute the new directories as soon as possible, so we need your help in getting all of the materials submitted in a timely fashion.Also a reminder to all our ministry groups to submit your copy and photos to Georgia Gefteas before the end of the month.Feel free to contact us with any questions . . . thank you.Please stop by our table during Coffee Hour today in the Church Hall.Your Parish Directory Committee~Georgia Gefteas, Chairwoman~

Holy Communion for Shut ins If you know of any sick or elderly people who are unable to attend services and would like to receive Holy Communion, and would appreciate a visit, please call the Church Office at 781-237-5561. We would be happy to visit with them. Thank you.

CHILDREN’S BOOK DRIVE Thank you for your donations of books to distribute to children in schools. Your donations are bringing excitement, joy and the love of not only reading, but also the ownership of books into the lives of many children. This is an on-going program; if you have gently used books to share, kindly drop them in the basket in the lobby. Many thanks.
Patti Dukakis.


PRAYER SHAWL KNITTING MINISTRY On the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1pm we meet to knit Prayer Shawls. Please join us and learn more about the Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry. We have the yarn, needles and even the teachers...you can also knit at home if you can`t make it on Tuesdays; and many of our 36 knitters do knit from home. Also, please let us know who in our Parish may need our extra prayers by receiving a Prayer Shawl. For more information, call Pat Huffman 781-367-2556, Tilda Mitsakos 781-899-6583 or Eleanor Spiliakos 978-443-3746.


Little Angels Our little Angels continue to meet in the St. Demetrios nursery room on the first Thursday of every month at 9:30a.m. We’ll be meeting on Thursday February 2nd, and again on Thursday March 2nd, so join us for music, dance and play! Moms have their time to talk and share ideas about parenting and kids always enjoy the company of the other children, so join us! Please call the church ahead of time (781-237-5561) to ensure that there have been no changes in the schedule. If you have any questions call Renee Vekiarides at 508-545-1664.

MAY 6 ANNUAL MONSTER YARD SALE Family Day at St. Demetrios 8 A.M-1P.M YARD SALE 4 P.M.-7P.M.
An informal gathering for our parishioners, young and old, to dance, sing, “ sip” at the wine-tasting booth, enjoy multiple dinner choices, and other goodies.Please start saving items that are Gently Used and in Good Working Order.Anyone who may be able to help organize and work during setup and the sale, please contact Georgia Gefteas (781 431-7479) or Elaine Fischer (508 785-0282).

Second Annual Flower Sale SAVE THE DATE MAY 21
Beautify your garden and support Philoptochos causes!


THE FIFTYSOMETHING CLUB ANNOUNCES: A SPRING EXCURSION ON LAKE WINNPESAUKEE, NH All parishioners are invited to take a Buffet Luncheon/ Cruise on the M/S Mount Washington with a scheduled stop at KELLERHAUS for ice cream before returning home on Wednesday, May 24th, 2006. Departure 9:30 A.M. by motor coach, return at 6:30/7:30 P.M. Please note: space is available on a first come-first served basis. To register please contact Andy Rempis at 781-237-3283. Full payment of $65 per person is due upon reservation.


2006 INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SAVE THE DATETUESDAY, JUNE 13thMARLBOROUGH COUNTRY CLUBWe look forward to your continued support and participation!