SUNDAY OF ST. THOMAS, April 26 -Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Congregational Singing
-Altar Servers – St. Stephen
-Greek Independence Day Parade, Boston
-Greek Dancing

TUESDAY, April 28 -Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
-Greek School, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
-Greek School Teachers Meeting, 6:00-6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, April 29 -Men’s Bible Study, 7:00-8:15 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, May 1 -Family Night, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY OF THE MYRRHBEARERS, May 3 -Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Servers – St. Lawrence
-OCF, Walk For Hunger & End of Semester BBQ
-GOYA Officers Meeting

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 - GREEK DANCING Grades 4 – 12. For information please contact Margaret Talmers: 617-323-4752 or Margaret.e.talmers@gmail.com.

GRADUATION SEASON APPROACHES
Our High School and College students will soon be graduating and we want to acknowledge them in a special program planned for June.
Please contact the Church Office (781-237-5561) if your son/daughter will be graduating.


THANK YOU! We thank all who volunteered, donated and served during Lent and Holy Week.
May our Risen Lord receive our gifts of time, treasure and talent with the Spirit that they are given and accept them from our humble and grateful hearts.


FAMILY NIGHT, MAY 1ST FEATURING DR. ANN BEZZERIDES
Join us on the 1st for fellowship, food, learning and fun!
Age-appropriate programs will be offered for Pre-K – 12th Grade. Parents will enjoy a presentation from Dr. Bezzerides, Director, Office of Vocation and Ministry at Hellenic College and Holy Cross.
6:00 p.m.: Welcome & Prayer in the Sanctuary
6:15 p.m.: Community Potluck (confirm your offering with Eleni Geanon at hgeanon@yahoo.com or 617-924-3844
7:00 p.m.: Youth Sessions and Dr. Ann Bezzerides
8:00 p.m.: Wrap-Up.


OCF– MAY 3RD WALK FOR HUNGER & END-OF-SEMESTER BBQ
We’ll join Metropolitan Methodios for “the Walk” and then meet at Fr. Alex & Pres. Brandy’s
for an end-of-semester celebration.
For the Walk, we’ll begin the day with Divine Liturgy, 6:30 a.m. at the Metropolis Chapel (162 Goddard Ave., Brookline).
Fr. Alex will lead us in prayer along with other area students and then we will be shuttled to the Walk from there.
You can leave your car at the Metropolis all day.
We will reconvene for the BBQ at the Chetsas home at 6:00 p.m. (34 Pemberton Rd., Wayland).
All St. Demetrios & Brandeis students are more than welcome to attend both events.
To our fellow parishioners: to sponsor our team wit a donation, visit www.projectbread.org or call Project Bread at 617-723-5000.
For more details contact Chris Resmini at 774-244-1147; chrisresmini@hotmail.com.


CHURCH WOMEN UNITED FRIENDSHIP DAY Wednesday, May 6th, 7:00 p.m.
Join us at St. Andrew’s Church, Rte. 16 and Denton Road.
Stacey Kourtis and Jackie Theoharis will be honored as “Outstanding Young Church Women.”
All are invited to the reception to follow.
Congratulations to Stacey and Jackie – very worthy recipients of the excellent honor!


GOYA: MUSCLES NEEDED! The energy and muscles of our GOYAns are requested by our Choir on Sat. May 9th, 9:00 a.m.
We will be working to build platforms for the Anniversary Concert on May 30th.
Together we’ll enjoy good, hearty work with hammer and nails and lots of snacks to keep up strong.
Please contact Fr. Alex to confirm A.S.A.P. Thanks!


PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY On May 19th, join us for a General Assembly meeting concerning the urgent state of our Church– building infrastructure.
A light supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Child care will be provided.
Please mark this a priority: your voice, presence and commitment are critical to our parish family.


GOYA FRIDAY SPECIAL GUESTS ON MAY 29TH Student representatives from National OCF will be on hand to interact with our students and interested parents-they will be sharing excitement over college ministry and offering thoughts on “vocation.”
Host families are requested to house these three representative/college students.
Please contact Fr. Alex to offer your hospitality on May 29th/30th.


50TH ANNIVERSARY CHOIR CONCERT SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, 7:00 P.M.
Tickets are available during fellowship hour.
Donation is $20.00 per ticket.
Become a Friend of the Choir for $100.00: have your names (s) listed in the program book and receive two complimentary tickets.
Tickets purchased by mail can be obtained during fellowship hour or at the door on the evening of the performance.
Contact Perry and Athena Constas at 508-359-2439 or Dorothea Ocnos at 508-877-5954.


FIFTY-SOMETHING CLUB The Mystery Trip/Lobster Bake is sold out!
We look forward to a great day together on May 20th.
Please watch for our next event.
Christos Anesti!


GOYANS ISSUE CHALLENGE TO PARISH COUNCIL Softball is on the agenda this May-a showdown between our teens and Parish Council members. The stakes will be high.
Is the Parish Council up to the challenge?
Details to follow!


MARCH/APRIL BROWN BAG MINISTRY Today is the last day of offering for
St. Bridget’s Food Pantry.
Thanks to all who have supported this Lenten project.
Details will follow shortly regarding our next effort.


HABITAT BUILD Our scheduled build-day of August 22nd is being carefully prepared for and our entire parish is excited and moved about this fantastic outreach opportunity.
Thanks to all who have expressed their interest in participating.
Elaine Fischer, Event Chair, may be contacted for further details.


ADDRESS UPDATES Do you receive our St. Demetrios e-bulletins, mailings and/or e-announcements?
In our effort to maintain effective communication let us know if any of your contact information has changed or you would like to be added to our family contact list.
Please call the Church Office at 781-237-5561.


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.



PLANNING AHEAD: * May 19th, Tuesday, Special General Assembly
* June 9th, Tuesday: St. Demetrios Golf Tournament