Sunday, April 29 JASON & SOSIPATER OF THE 70
MARTYR CERCYRA
-Orthros 8:30 A.M.
-Divine Liturgy 9:30 A.M.


Tuesday, May 1 -Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry, 1-3 P.M.
-Greek School 4-6 P.M.
-Adult Greek School 7-9 P.M


Wednesday, May 2 -Orthodox Life Series, 7-8:15 P.M.
-Parish Council Meeting, 7 P.M.


Thursday, May 3 -Choir Rehearsal, 7:30-9 P.M.


Sunday, May 6 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
-Orthros 8:30 A.M.
-Divine Liturgy 9:30 A.M.


CHURCH SCHOOL UPDATE Congratulations to our students Stacey Kourtis (Junior Division) and Marielea Berkowitz (Senior Division), who won the Boston District Oratorical Festival on April 14th at the Cathedral Center in Brookline. They will be advancing to compete in the Diocese Oratorical Festival on May 12th at the College of the Holy Cross. All are invited to attend!

Please remember to return the IOCC ministry donation boxes (blue boxes). Thank you for your donations!

YOUTH CHOIR: (grades 4-8) is joining the senior choir during Divine Liturgy on Mother’s Day, May 13th from 9:30 until Communion. After Communion, Church School students will go to their regular classes. We hope that all our 4th-8th grade children will participate.


THEOPHANY SCHOOL 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA EVENING AND AUCTION
Today! April 29th at 4:00 P.M.
Annunciation Cathedral Center
162 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA
Appetizers, dinner, dessert, wine & non-alcoholic beverages.
$40 Adults/ $15 Children (children’s menu)
Special Guest:
Maria Stephanos, Anchor, FOX 25 News at Ten.
For tickets and information, please call the school at
781-444-3058.


PRAYER SHAWL KNITTING MINISTRY On the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1 P.M. 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 781-899-6583or Eleanor Spiliakos 978-443-3746.


ORTHODOX LIFE SERIES APRIL 18TH
Orthodox Life will resume with a four-part lecture series entitled “The Human Person in the Image and Likeness of God.” The lectures will be offered by Fr. Eugen Pentiuc, professor of Old Testament at Hellenic College and Holy Cross. Fr. Eugen is a recognized expert in biblical studies and holds two doctorates, one from Harvard University in Near Eastern languages and civilizations and one in theology from the University of Bucharest. The lectures will offer an examination of the human condition and its destiny according to the first chapters of Genesis.
Please note that we will be meeting on Wednesdays for this particular lecture series. The dates and time of the lectures are:
April 18, April 25, May 2 and May 9, from 7-8:15 P.M.


OCTOBER 20TH SILENT AUCTION DON’T FORGET…
to mark your calendars and book your baby sitters for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH.
Please join us for a fun evening of dining, dancing, and good fellowship at the St. Demetrios
GOLDEN HARVEST BALL & SILENT AUCTION,
an event not to be missed!

Please consider how easy it would be to help:
BE A FINANCIAL SUPPORTER!
By doing this you allow for the purchase of some exceptional items that will be auctioned during the event.
OR… Donate one of our Wish List Items:
Gift Certificates, Sports Memorabilia, Tickets to Sporting or Theatre Events, etc.
The possibilities are endless!
Feel free to call Georgia Gefteas with any questions or donations at 781-431-7479.


PHILOPTOCHOS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16TH, 7:30 P.M.
In the Church Hall, followed by a presentation by our own Dorothea Ocnos on the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen


PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL FLOWER SALE SUNDAY, MAY 13TH
Directly following Divine Liturgy in the Church Hall.
~Annuals, Hanging Baskets and Patio Planters.


DESIGNS OF THE INTERIOR Requests the pleasure of your company at a private reception
Greek Night
in honor of The Hellenic Cardiac Fund for Children
At Children’s Hospital Boston
Thursday, May 17, 2007 ~ 6 P.M.-9 P.M.
244 Needham Street, Newton
$20 donation suggested
RSVP 617-332-5255//Newton@DOTI.com


PHILOPTOCHOS GENERAL ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY, MAY 16TH, 7:30 P.M.
In the Church Hall, followed by a presentation by our own Dorothea Ocnos on the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen.


SAVE THE DATE June 12, 2007 St. Demetrios Annual Golf Tournament!

50 SOMETHING CLUB SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2007 4-8 P.M.
50 SOMETHING CLUB
cordially invites all to “An Evening in Athens” with Chair, Nick Stounaras. Details to follow.


GOLDEN HARVEST BALL & SILENT AUCTION, DON’T FORGET…
to mark your calendars and book your baby sitters for
Saturday, October 20th.
Please join us for the St. Demetrios
GOLDEN HARVEST BALL & SILENT AUCTION,
an event not to be missed!


PARISH SERVICE NEEDS Please contact the church office at 781-237-5561 if you can volunteer to help with serving parish needs such as parish mailings, being a Sunday Greeter and passer of the church bulletin, assisting Georgia Mavro in coordinating the Coffee Hour Teams, or using any of your special skills in some other way for any ongoing ministry, or a one-time project/event. We need your help!


GREEK DANCING Greek Independence Day Parade
Parade Committee: Volunteers Needed!
Time commitment is minimal. Lots of fun for everyone! Please respond to the parade booth in the parish hall during Sunday Coffee Hour by the end of March, Parade contacts are: Arthur Loridas at 781-449-7176 or Linda Theoharis at 508-529-3835.

RETURN ETHNIC COSTUMES We are reminding those parishioners who borrowed ethnic costumes and/or sashes for this year’s Greek Independence Day Parade to please return them to the Church Office with your name attached, as soon as possible. All costumes must be dry-cleaned.
Any questions, please call:
Carol and Arthur Loridas at (781) 449-7176Thank you.


SAVE THE DATE AN ECUMENICAL PILGRIMAGE TO
ROME AND CONSTANTINOPLE
SEPTEMBER 16-23, 2007
WITH AN OPTIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
SEPTEMBER 23-26.2007
Metropolitan Methodios and Cardinal Sean O’Malley
Cordially invite you to participate in this
Catholic-Orthodox Spiritual Journey.
For more info and to reserve your place, please contact Susan at Clipper Travel: 781-545-2380 or email: susan@clippertravel.com