Sunday April 9 Memorials The memorials on Sunday April 9 are for the repose of the souls of Archbishop Iakovos, Presbytera Mary Costarakis, Eugenia Billikas, Stavroula Stathopoulos and Thomas Kasemeotis.

ZHTO H ELLAS! GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE Sunday APRIL 9, 2006 March with pride!
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 Street by noon. All children of St. Demetrios are encouraged to march in this celebration!

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

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.

HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA SERVICES 2006

April 15 Saturday of Lazaurs 9:30 A.M. Divine Liturgy and Breakfast Palm Cross making Preparation of Church for Holy Week.

April 16 PALM SUNDAY
Orthros 8:30 A.M.
Divine Liturgy in Church 9:30 A.M.
Divine Liturgy in Hall 9:30 A.M.
Bridegroom Service 7:00 P.M.

April 17 HOLY MONDAY
Bridegroom Service 7:00 P.M.

April 18 HOLY TUESDAY
Bridegroom Service and Hymn of Kassiani 7:00 P.M.

April 19 HOLY WEDNESDAY
Presanctified Liturgy 8:00 A.M.
Holy Unction 3:30 P.M.
Holy Unction 7:00 P.M.

April 20 HOLY THURSDAY
The Institution of the Eucharist (The Mystical Supper) 8:00 A.M.
The Passion of our Lord (Reading of 12 Gospels) Crucifixion 7:00 P.M.

April 21 HOLY FRIDAY
The Royal Hours 9:00 A.M.
Apokathelosis (Taking down of Christ from the Cross 3:30 P.M.
Epitaphios (The Lamentations) 7:30 P.M.

April 22 HOLY SATURDAY
Divine Liturgy 8:00 A.M.
The Resurrection of our Lord (Pascha) Vigin begins 11:00 P.M.

April 23 SUNDAY OF PASCHA
Vespers of Agape 11:00 A.M.

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.


Philoptochos Board Meeting TUESDAY, APRIL 11th, 7:30 P.M.

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.

J.O.Y. and G.O.Y.A. Great and Holy Friday Retreat On April 21st, our St. Demetrios parish will have our annual Great and Holy Friday Retreat. Please have your children sign up for this wonderful retreat. The retreat will start at 10:30 A.M. and will conclude with the Apokathelosis (Un-nailing) service at 3 P.M. This is a day for all Orthodox Christians to remember and reflect how our Lord suffered for us. We Hope to see you there.


SENIOR GUILD INFORMATION Next Meeting:
Friday, April 28th FEAST OF THE LIFE GIVING FONT Divine Liturgy at 9:30 A.M. Followed by Luncheon and Meeting.
SAVE THE DATES:
Thursday, May 11th Spring trip to the Metropolis Camp and Retreat Center at Contoocook, New Hampshire,and Thursday, June 15th, Maine Lobsterbake at Bill Fosters“Downeast Lobsterbake”
Tina Haratsis at 781-444-2564
Priscilla Hunter at 781-235-1842.

SALVATION ARMY SOUP KITCHEN Friday, April 28th 4:00-7:00 P.M.
For information call Dorothea Ocnos 508-877-5954 New Volunteers are always welcome! Thank you.

YOUR PRIEST’S WISH LIST From time to time I would like to share with you some of the items, efforts and goals that need our support and help. Here at St. Demetrios people often ask if they can contribute in some concrete way. As you can imagine, there are always needs, some very practical and necessary, others personal and intangible, that constantly come to our attention. Here are some for your prayers and support:
Practical and Tangible-A new Carillon (Bell) System.-Furnish and Update the Vestry/Altar Boy Rooms.-New Entry Doors to our building. -Altar Processional Candles.
Philanthropy/Spreading Orthodoxy-Assist three seminarian families.-Support/Sponsor a Mission Priest.-Support a mission team member.-Help establish a radio hour for spreading Orthodoxy in our area.
Spiritual and Fellowship Development-Come to the Liturgy on time. -Get involved in one of the many groups/organizations.-Participate in the life of the Church and support its efforts.-Attend at least two “faith deepening” events/retreats, Orthodox Life Series workshops.

St. Demetrios Church 2006 Parish Directory All directory correction sheets must be returned to the church as soon as possible. Again, we ask that you please consider supporting our youth and our church by placing a greeting, memorial remembrance or business ad in our new and expanded Church Directory. Business advertising participants who reserve a full page, will receive additional coverage in our coupon section, without charge. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have orstop by our table during Coffee Hour in the Church Hall, following Sunday services.
Your Parish Directory Committee

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 The Philoptochos will hold their second annual flower sale on Sunday, May 21st in the social hall after Liturgy. There will be flats of beautiful annuals available for purchase at reasonable prices. Beautify your garden and walkways while helping to support our charities.

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 DATE TUESDAY, JUNE 13th MARLBOROUGH COUNTRY CLUB.
We look forward to your continued support and participation!