St. Demetrios Church, Weston, MA PUBLISH DATE: April 26, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20

IN THOSE DAYS, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 20:19-31
Thomas Sunday

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples ...Read Full Text >

Thomas Sunday
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Basil the Holy Martyr Bishop of Amasea
April 26 ...Read Full Text >

Glaphyra the Righteous
April 26 ...Read Full Text >

2nd Monday after Pascha
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Symeon the Holy Martyr
April 27 ...Read Full Text >

Eulogios the Innkeeper of Constantinople
April 27 ...Read Full Text >

2nd Tuesday after Pascha
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The 9 Monk-martyrs of Cyzikos
April 28 ...Read Full Text >

Theocharus and Apostolus
April 28 ...Read Full Text >

John the Martyr of Romania
April 28 ...Read Full Text >

2nd Wednesday after Pascha
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Jason & Sosipater the Apostles of the 70 & their Companions
April 29 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyr Cercyra
April 29 ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father John of Kaloktenos, Metropolitan of Thebes
April 29 ...Read Full Text >

Ss. Theocharus and Apostolus of Arte
April 29 ...Read Full Text >

Basil, Bishop of Montenegro
April 29 ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the New Martyr of Optina
April 29 ...Read Full Text >

2nd Thursday after Pascha
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James the Apostle & brother of St. John the Theologian
April 30 ...Read Full Text >

Argyra the New Martyr
April 30 ...Read Full Text >

Clement the Hymnographer
April 30 ...Read Full Text >

2nd Friday after Pascha
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Jeremiah the Prophet
May 1 ...Read Full Text >

New Martyr Maria of Fourna, Mirabella in Crete
May 1 ...Read Full Text >

Tamara, Queen of Georgia
May 1 ...Read Full Text >

Nikiforos the Monk of Chios
May 1 ...Read Full Text >

Ignatios, & Euthemios the New Martyrs
May 1 ...Read Full Text >

2nd Saturday after Pascha
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Removal of the Relics of St. Athanasios the Great
May 2 ...Read Full Text >

Hesperos & Zoe the Righteous
May 2 ...Read Full Text >

Boris, King & Enlightener of Bulgaria (Michael in Baptism)
May 2 ...Read Full Text >

Jordan the Wonderworker
May 2 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Thomas Sunday
Christ our God, You are the Life that dawned from the grave, though the tomb was sealed. Through closed doors You came to the Apostles. You are the Resurrection of all. And, You renewed us through them with an upright spirit, according to Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press
For though the Apostles themselves modestly ascribe it all to this cause, declaring that they did these things in  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 12 on Acts IV, 4th Century


Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1) And here He pronounces  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 87 on John 20, 4th Century

Matins
Sunday - 8:30 a.m.
Weekdays - 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
Weekdays - 9:30 a.m.

Parish Information
St. Demetrios Church
57 Brown Street
PO Box 463
Weston, MA 02493

Phone: (781) 237-5561
Fax: (781) 237-8612
Website: www.stdemetriosweston.org/
Email: csmith@stdemetriosweston.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Nicholas Krommydas
Email: frnick@stdemetriosweston.org

Assistant: Fr. Alex Chetsas
Email: fralex@stdemetriosweston.org

 
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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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).  ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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. ...Read Full Text >

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, ...Read Full Text >

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.
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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 ...Read Full Text >

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
TODAY’S WELCOMERS: Sandi Chomo and Priscilla Hunter.

TODAY’S USHERS: Jim Rempis, Captain; Jim Mavrikos, Arthur Loridas, Greg Vasil, Stavroula Margaritis, Jim Zafferes, Adam Mavrikos and Andrew Mavrikos.

TODAY’S FELLOWSHIP HOUR: is hosted by Nancy Voudouris.

Christ is Risen from the dead by death trampling upon death and to those in the tombs bestowing life.

Today’s Epistle Reading is found on page 46 in your Red Liturgy Books.     
Today’s Gospel Reading is found on page 47 in your Red Liturgy Books.
Apolitikion is not found in your Green Hymnals.
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