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
-Church School Staff Meeting, 11:45 in Conference Room
-Greek Dancing

TUESDAY, April 7 -EPOCH Outreach, 10:00 a.m.
-Philoptochos Koulourakia Workshop, 9:30 a.m.
-Greek School, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
-Greek School Teachers Meeting, 6:00-6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, April 8 -Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, 10:00 a.m., St. Demetrios
-Philoptochos Koulourakia Workshop after Liturgy (11:30)
-25th Anniversary for Metropolitan Methodios, Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, 4:30 p.m., Holy Cross Chapel

THURSDAY, April 9 -Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, April 10 -GOYA “Lock-In” starting at 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, April 11 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Communion Breakfast
-Palm-Cross Making

SUNDAY, April 12 PALM SUNDAY
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy in Church Hall
-No Church School
-Altar Boys—St. Stephen
-Philoptochos Lamb Raffle and Bake Sale

EASTER LILIES It is time to adorn our sanctuary with beautiful lilies, reminding us of the joy and brightness of the Resurrection!
If you would like to make an offering in memory of a loved one, or for
any other purpose, please fill out a
commitment card today.


ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL APRIL VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
“And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.” (Eph. 5:2)

Today, Church School Staff Meeting, 11:45 in Conference Room.

GREEK DANCING
Today, April 5th & 26th.
Grades 4 – 12.
For information please contact Margaret Talmers: 617-323-4752 or Margaret.e.talmers@gmail.com.

CHURCH SCHOOL OUTREACH UPDATE
The only real happiness comes from giving.
As we all fast and prepare ourselves during Lent, let us continue to remember those in need by filling our OCMC boxes to collected after Pascha. Thank you for all you do for our community and the world.


ORATORICAL FESTIVAL NEWS St. Demetrios Church was pleased to host the District Festival March 28th.
Eight parishes from our district participated.
Eight students competed in the Jr. Division and 11 students in the Sr. Division.
The students showed great maturity and composure as they presented their speeches to over 30 audience members and judges.
In the Jr. Division, our own Athanasia Kourtis became a finalist and will go on to compete in the Metropolis Festival on May 9th! Jason Theoharis received Honorable Mention.
In the Sr. Division, both Stacey Kourtis and Jackie Theoharis received Honorable Mention.
This year, for the first time, the top parish finalist in the Sr. Division wins an opportunity for free tuition at Hellenic College! Stacey Kourtis will be eligible for this prize. Congratulations to all of our participants.

ST. DEMETRIOS PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS PALM SUNDAY LAMB RAFFLE
Philoptochos will be holding a drawing next Sunday, April 12th for 7 legs of lamb.
Raffle tickets are available for $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00 and will be sold during the fellowship hour.
For further information please contact Kathy Vasil at 781-235-5343.

PALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE
The Annual Philoptochos Palm Sunday Bake Sale will be held next Sunday, April 12th immediately following the Divine Liturgy. All proceeds benefit the Philoptochos charities.
If you would like to donate some homemade baked goods, please contact Jane Kourtis at 781-453-1986.

PASCHAL RECEPTION
If you would like to donate some homemade baked goods, contact Philippa Condakes at 781-235-0759.

MEMBERSHIP REMINDER
Philoptochos membership letters were mailed out in January. It is not too late to become a new member or to renew your stewardship.
Please contact Linda Toyias for details at 617-244-4442.


KOULOURAKIA BAKING WORKSHOP PHILOPTOCHOS: KOULOURAKIA
BAKING WORKSHOP
The workshop will be held on the mornings of April 7th , 9:30 a.m. and 8th, after Liturgy (11:30) in the Church kitchen.
All koulourakia made will be sold at the Palm Sunday Bake Sale.


PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY APRIL 8TH , 10:00 AM
The service will take place in the morning rather than the usual evening offering, so that our parishioners may partake in the 25th Anniversary Metropolis celebration later that evening.


METROPOLITAN METHODIOS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ENTHRONEMENT-APRIL 8TH
The faithful of our parish and Metropolis are invited to come together and celebrate the 25th anniversary of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios’ episcopacy.
The event begins with Pre-Sanctified Liturgy at the Holy Cross Chapel, 4:30 p.m.
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios is expected to be present for this special celebration.
To mark the occasion, a remarkable book—featuring articles and a history of the Boston Metropolis—has been produced: Legacy of Achievement.
The book will be officially presented on this night.
Please R.S.V.P. to the Metropolis at your earliest convenience: 617-277-4742


MEN’S BIBLE STUDY APRIL 8TH GATHERING POSTPONED
Because of the Legacy of Achievement 25th Anniversary Celebration, we will postpone our study of the Gospel of Luke.
We’ll look forward to our regularly scheduled meeting on April 22nd , 7:00-8:15 p.m. and Fr. Alex will attempt to bring us together for a make-up date beforehand.
Thanks for your understanding.


“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.



GOYA “LOCK-IN” APRIL 10TH – PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!
Details to follow.


SATURDAY OF LAZARUS - APRIL 11TH LITURGY, COMMUNION BREAKFAST & PALM-CROSS MAKING
Let’s all join together: members of GOYA, JOY, Church School, Greek School and all children and parishioners of our parish to gather for worship, Communion Breakfast and palm-cross making as we prepare ourselves for Palm Sunday and Holy Week.
A light lunch will also be available. What would you like to bring?
Contact Linda Theoharis: 508-529-3835.


ANNUAL HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT, APRIL 17TH – 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

This year’s theme is “Lord, Remember Me in Your Kingdom,” and the program will focus on the profound dialogue of Christ with the two thieves while hanging upon the Cross.
* What is remembrance?
* What does it mean to be remembered in His Kingdom?
* What is the Church’s holy memory of Christ’s life?
These and many more questions and ideas will be explored through age-appropriate activities, sessions and crafts.
In addition, as a central activity, iconographer Eleni Spandagos will lead our youth on a fascinating hands-on iconography project.
Please sigh up in the foyer A.S.A.P. so that appropriate plans can be made; contact Pres. Elaine Krommydas with your lunch offering.
Holy Friday is a day of profound reflection and it is so important for us all to be together with our parish family—please make this event
a priority for your family.


Proverbs 10:9 “He who walks with integrity, walks securely…”



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 neighbors. Please do everything you can to reach out to those who need us by April 26th.
Your ongoing offerings are greatly appreciated.


PLANNING AHEAD * April 10th, Friday: GOYA “LOCK-IN”!
Please save the date, details to follow.
* April 17th, Friday: Holy Friday Retreat
* May 19th, Tuesday, Special General Assembly
* May 30th, Saturday: Choir Concert.
Contact John Morakis: 781-891-8722.
* June 9th, Tuesday: St. Demetrios Golf Tournament


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.
For details on all of this, and more, contact Carol Loridas today.


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 “General” section of the bulletin boards.
Take a look today and consider lending a helping hand to one of our parish families.
By helping another we help ourselves and build community at St. Demetrios.


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.