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

TUESDAY, May 19 PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
-Light Dinner, 6:00 p.m.
-Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, May 20 -Fifty-Something Trip
-Men’s Bible Study, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, May 21 FEAST OF STS. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN
-Orthros, 9:00 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-No Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, May 22 -Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
-GOYA Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN, May 24 -Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Servers – St. Stephen
-No Church School Classes
-Congregational Singing

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 beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Please mark this a priority: your voice, presence and commitment are critical to our parish family.


TODAY – JUNIOR ORATORICAL FESTIVAL LOWER GRADES
You are invited to the Junior Oratorical Festival today, May 17th following the Divine Liturgy at 11:15.
Children from Pre-Kindergarten to Sixth Grade will participate in the festival, which will take place on the second floor of the classroom building.
We are looking forward to seeing you and we know that your children will bring a big smile to your face.

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 program runs 6/29 – 7/3, from 9-12 noon for students Pre-K – 6th grade. We need adults and students (7th-12th grade) to volunteer.
Please email Ioana Chirieac at Chirieac@gmail.com if interested.

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 “Scholarships.”
Please contact Kathy Hamilton at 781-891-8822 or the Church Office.
We encourage eligible students to apply.



FIFTY SOMETHING CLUB TRIP This Wednesday, May 20th, 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, please contact Portia at 617-633-0802.


MEN’S BIBLE STUDY IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO JOIN!
Join us May 20th & 27th, 7-8:15 p.m.-Continuation of our study—“Luke-The Gospel of Compassion”
Together, we come closer to Christ and one another through an examination of God’s “rescue mission” in our own lives and how we can take action in response to His saving love for us. On the 20th, we will be looking at chapters 8-11; please come prepared to discuss what you’ve read.
Join us—bring your Bible, an open heart and a desire to meet Christ in the magnificent pages of Luke’s writings.


SENIOR GUILD LITURGY AND LUNCHEON THURSDAY, MAY 28TH
We will come together for the Ascension of our Lord (Liturgy begins at 9:30 a.m.), with a wonderful lunch to follow.
Come visit with old and new friends—all are welcome!
Also, mark your calendars for our June 10th trip, when we’ll head to Portland, ME for a luncheon and cruise.
Deadline for reservations is May 29th.


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.


GOYA NEWS BALLGAME, BBQ & MORE
All GOYAns and parents are invited to our special OCF/GOYA night on May 29th.
Representatives from National OCF will join us for a special presentation on how we can stay connected to
our faith during our college years.
We also look forward to defeating the Parish Council on June 6th at the parish picnic.
The game will begin at 2:00 p.m. – Come ready to play!
Our BBQ/Elections event has been scheduled for Saturday, June 27th at the Kourtis home.
Together, we’ll celebrate another great year of GOYA and hold our 2009/10 officer elections.
Thanks to the Kourtis family for their hospitality and save the date of the 27th!


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 Dorothea Ocnos at 508-877-5954.


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.


EASTER LILLY DONATION FULFILLMENT Our parish greatly appreciates the lilies that adorned our sanctuary on Pascha and beyond.
Donation fulfillment is now vitally needed and kindly requested.
Please send your promised offering to the Church Office at your earliest convenience.


THE 2009 METROPOLIS AWARDS DINNER Join Spike Gavris and family for this heartfelt event honoring our beloved “parishioner of the year” on Sunday, June 14th at Lombardo’s in Randolph.
Tickets are $75 per person and should be arranged through the Church Office so we can all sit together.
Please call Cathy A.S.A.P. to secure your reservation at 781-237-5561.


NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR RECEIVING THE VINE Day after day, online communication offers us the most timely, efficient delivery of vital communications and periodicals.
As of our July/August Vine, a user-friendly electronic link to The Vine will be emailed to our parishioners monthly, rather than a hard-copy.
If you would like to opt-out of electronic delivery and receive a hard copy each month, simply contact the Church Office any time.
The benefits of this new system will be many.
To name a few, we will all…
***Receive The Vine more quickly each month.
***Enjoy graphics and lively community pictures in rich color.
***Be able to save and/or archive our The Vine so past issues can be easily referenced.
***Contribute to conservation, as we will vastly cut down on printing/paper usage.


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 the House on a weekly basis; carpooling can be arranged.
Please contact Fr. Nick if you are interested.
Learn more at www.stfrancishouse.org.


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: June 9th, Tuesday: St. Demetrios Golf Tournament