SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 1ST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL, May 31 -Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Servers – St. Lawrence
-Church School Staff Meeting, 11:45-12:30 p.m.
-Greek Dancing End-of-Year Party, 11:50-12:50 p.m., Middle School Classrooms

TUESDAY, June 2 -Scholarship Meeting, 12 Noon

WEDNESDAY, June 3 -Parish Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, June 4 -Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, June 5 -GOYA Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, June 6 SATURDAY OF THE SOULS
-Orthros, 9:00 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
-Parish Picnic, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY OF PENTECOST, June 7 -Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Servers – St. Stephen
-Church School Staff Meeting, 11:45-12:30 p.m.

TODAY - GREEK DANCING END-OF-YEAR PARTY The Greek Dancing End-of-Year Party will take place today from 11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m. in the middle school classrooms.
All dancers and their families are invited.
Alums and their families can also join us!


PARISH PICNIC NEXT SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
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.
Music, food & fun!


ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL 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
The program runs June 29th – July 3rd, 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.


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 UPDATE We 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.
We’ll look forward to celebrating another wonderful year of GOYA and hold our 2009/10 elections.
Thanks to the Kourtis family for hosting us and save the date of the 27th!


“THE OTHER HOLY LAND” Rebroadcast on Hallmark Channel, June 7th
The hour-long program features four Asia Minor locations: Constantinople, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Smyrna.
Enjoy it Sunday, June 7th, 7-8:00 a.m. EDT and PDT; 6:00 a.m. CDT.
DVD copies are available through GOTelecom: 1-800-888-6835
($20 each plus $6 shipping).


PLANNING AHEAD – JUNE 9TH, St. Demetrios Golf Tournament


SENIOR GUILD TRIP ON JUNE 10TH We’ll be heading to Portland, ME for a luncheon and cruise!
On the 10th, the bus will leave from the Church parking lot at 8:30 a.m.
Please arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m.


THE 2009 METROPOLIS AWARDS DINNER SUNDAY-JUNE 14TH Join Spike Gavris and his family for this heartfelt event honoring our beloved “parishioner of the year.”
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.


10-YEAR OLD GREG DESPERATELY NEEDS A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT: WE CAN HELP! Greg (Worcester area), who has been battling leukemia for 8 years, needs a bone marrow transplant urgently. Anyone interested in helping may contact the Caitlin-Raymond International Registry at 508-334-5388.
Ask to speak with Vivian and inform her that you are interested in helping Greg.
The test is very simple and painless. Greg’s aunt, Pamela Massad, may also be contacted for further details at 508-735-7775.
Please remember Greg in your prayers and reach out to him and his family in any way you can.


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.


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


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.



PONDERING THOUGHT “More than anything else, preserve peace of heart. Place everything upon the Lord, totally give yourself to Him.
He is everything and everything is from Him.”
Hieroshimamonk Michael II of Valaam