St. Demetrios Church, Weston, MA PUBLISH DATE: May 10, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42

IN THOSE DAYS, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 5:1-15
Sunday of the Paralytic

At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Paralytic
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Simon the Zealot & Apostle
May 10 ...Read Full Text >

Laurence of Egypt
May 10 ...Read Full Text >

Isodora of Egypt
May 10 ...Read Full Text >

4th Monday after Pascha
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Renewal of Constantinople
May 11 ...Read Full Text >

Mokios the Holy Martyr
May 11 ...Read Full Text >

Methodios & Cyril, Equal-to-the Apostles Illuminators of the Slavs
May 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions
May 11 ...Read Full Text >

Dioscoros the New Martyr
May 11 ...Read Full Text >

4th Tuesday after Pascha
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Epiphanios, Bishop of Cyprus
May 12 ...Read Full Text >

Germanos, Patriarch of Constantinople
May 12 ...Read Full Text >

Theodorus the Righteous of Cythera
May 12 ...Read Full Text >

4th Wednesday after Pascha - Mid-Pentecost
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Glykeria the Virgin-martyr of Heraclia
May 13 ...Read Full Text >

Sergios the Confessor
May 13 ...Read Full Text >

Alexandros the Martyr
May 13 ...Read Full Text >

4th Thursday after Pascha
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Isidore the Martyr of Chios
May 14 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Hieromartyr Therapontus
May 14 ...Read Full Text >

Holy New Martyrs Mark and John
May 14 ...Read Full Text >

Serapion the Holy Martyr
May 14 ...Read Full Text >

4th Friday after Pascha
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Pachomios the Great Martyr
May 15 ...Read Full Text >

Achilles, Bishop of Larissa
May 15 ...Read Full Text >

Barbaros the Myrrhbearer of Kerkyra
May 15 ...Read Full Text >

Andrew the Hermit & Wonderworker
May 15 ...Read Full Text >

4th Saturday after Pascha
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Theodoros the Sanctified
May 16 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyr Peter of Blachernae
May 16 ...Read Full Text >

New Martyr Nicholas of Metsovos (1617)
May 16 ...Read Full Text >

Nicholas the Mystic, Patriarch of Constantinople
May 16 ...Read Full Text >

Alexandros, Archbishop of Jerusalem
May 16 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Ευφραινέσθω τά ουράνια, αγαλλιάσθω τά επίγεια, ότι εποίησε κράτος, εν βραχίονι αυτού, ο Κύριος, επάτησε τώ θανάτω τόν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τών νεκρών εγένετο, εκ κοιλίας άδου ερρύσατο ημάς, καί παρέσχε κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Third Tone

The world has found in you a great champion in time of peril, as you emerged the victor in routing the barbarians. For as you brought to naught the boasts of Lyaios, imparting courage to Nestor in the stadium, in like manner, holy one, great Martyr Demetrios, invoke Christ God for us, that He may grant us His great mercy.

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

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 THE PARALYTIC, May 10
MOTHER’S DAY
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Youth Choir
-Altar Servers – St. Stephen

TUESDAY, May 12
-EPOCH Outreach, 10:30 a.m.
-Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
-Last day of Greek School, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, May 13
FEAST OF MID-PENTECOST
-Parish Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
-Philoptochos Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
-Men’s Bible Study, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, May 14
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, May 15
-GOYA Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
-Greek School Graduation Ceremony, 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, May 16
-Hellenic Nursing Home, 2:00-3:15 p.m.

SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN, May 17
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Servers – St. Lawrence
-Oratorical Festival Lower Grades
-Choir Rehearsal, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
-OCF Meeting

Mother's Day
M – Messenger, relaying God’s Word
O – Outpouring of Genuine Love
T – Trusts in God
H – Heart Set On Things Above
E – Earthly Saint
R – Rescuer of the Wayward

Blessed be all mothers who have come into our lives,
Whose kindness care and loving remain with us to guide


TODAY – SPECIAL PRESENTATION
FOR DONNA ELIAS FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY
Donna is graduating from Hellenic College with a B.A. in Elementary Education and will be teaching full-time and pursuing graduate work in CT this fall.
We hope and pray this next phase of her life-journey is fulfilling.
We have enjoyed having her as ...Read Full Text >

MAY/JUNE VINE UPDATES & CORRECTIONS
·Parish Council Meeting - May 13th, 7:00 p.m.
·EPOCH Outreach - June 10th at 10:30 a.m.


ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL UPDATES
MAY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
“Children, it is your Christian duty to obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do.” Ephesians 6:1

VACATION BIBLE CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN
Come in the Church Hall after Liturgy to learn about our program and register your children.
The ...Read Full Text >

PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
TUESDAY, MAY 19TH
Join us for a Parish 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: ...Read Full Text >

GREEK SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY
ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK LANGUAGE &
CULTURAL SCHOOL
Friday, May 15th, 2009, 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall
Reception following Graduation ceremony

Your assistance with the reception desserts is kindly appreciated.
Please contact Avra Parpos at 508-875-2103 to confirm your offering ...Read Full Text >

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.


FIFTY SOMETHING CLUB
Christos Anesti!
We are pleased to report that our trip on May 20th is sold out.
Thanks to all who have signed up.
It will be a trip to remember.
Please be present at St. Demetrios Church at 7:15 a.m., the bus leaves promptly at 7:30 a.m.
If you have a problem that morning, ...Read Full Text >

50TH ANNIVERSARY CHOIR CONCERT
Saturday, May 30th, at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available during fellowship hour.
Donation is $20.00 per ticket.
Become a Friend of the Choir for $100, have your name (s) listed in the program book and receive 2 complimentary tickers.
Contact Perry and Athena Constas at 508-359-2439 or ...Read Full Text >

50TH ANNIVERSARY PARISH PICNIC
SAVE THE DATE – JUNE 6TH
Our entire Church family is invited to a wonderful BBQ/Picnic where we can celebrate our loving community
and 50 years of ministry at St. Demetrios.
Details to follow.
Plan to bring the whole family and lots of friends.


GOYA SOFTBALL CHALLENGE
On June 6th, we’ll face our Parish Council in a game of softball during the parish picnic.
Please come, bring the whole family and we’ll celebrate another great year of GOYA!
End-of-year BBQ/Elections event details TBA.


OCF NEWS AND WALK FOR HUNGER
Last week’s “Walk For Hunger” event was a great success.
We celebrated Divine Liturgy early Sunday morning at the Cathedral Chapel, walked for a great cause and then enjoyed an end-of-year dinner and celebration at the Chetsas home where co-chairs for OCF 09/10 were elected. Congratulations to Chris ...Read Full Text >

NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR RECEIVING THE VINE
Many of our stewards currently are using the Internet more and more.
As a result, they receive timely and important information from many sources, including St. Demetrios.
In the near future, a user-friendly electronic link to The Vine will be mailed monthly to our parishioners, rather than a ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS
The Scholarship Committee has announced this year’s scholarships for our young students who are entering or are currently in college.
The application can be downloaded from the St. Demetrios website, www.stdemetriosweston.org.
Click on “Ministries/Organizations”, “Philoptochos” then ...Read Full Text >

THE 2009 METROPOLIS AWARDS DINNER
The Metropolis Awards Dinner will take place on Sunday, June 14th at Lombardo’s in Randolph, MA.
Spiro “Spike” Gavris is the recipient of this year’s award and our St. Demetrios representative.
The award, which often times is referred to as “Parishioner of the Year” by us, honors an individual’s ...Read Full Text >

ST. FRANCIS HOUSE OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
Founded in 1984, St. Francis House is the largest day shelter in New England, offering compassionate aid to those who cannot help themselves and to those able to take steps to move themselves up and out of
poverty, unemployment and homelessness.
There is an interest in our parish in volunteering at ...Read Full Text >

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:
Men’s Bible Study: Wednesday, May 20th and 27th, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

May 19th, Tuesday, Special General Assembly

June 9th, Tuesday: St. Demetrios Golf Tournament



TODAY’S WELCOMERS: Nick Giamogianis and Maria Giamogianis

TODAY’S USHERS: John Kiladis, Captain; Chris Pashos, Elaine Grilli, Nick Vekiarides, Laz Vekiarides, Linda Theoharis, Arthur Stameris and Jim Spencer.

TODAY’S FELLOWSHIP HOUR: is hosted by the St. Demetrios GOYA in honor of Mother’s Day.

TODAY’S MEMORIALS: 33-Year and 23-Year Memorial for the repose of the souls of George and Maria Kostelas, beloved grandparents of Peter Georgilas.
May their memory be eternal.

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 50 in your Red Liturgy Books.     
Today’s Gospel Reading is found on page 51 in your Red Liturgy Books.
Apolitikion is found on page 83 in your Green Hymnals.
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:April 26, 2009
Publish Date:April 19, 2009
Publish Date:April 12, 2009
Publish Date:April 5, 2009
Publish Date:March 29, 2009
Publish Date:March 22, 2009
Publish Date:March 15, 2009
 
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