SECOND SUNDAY OF MATTHEW, June 21 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Servers – St. Lawrence
-Graduation/Scholarship Sunday
-Parish General Assembly following Divine Liturgy

MONDAY, June 22 -Church Office summer hours begin: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, June 26 -Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, June 27 -GOYA BBQ/Elections, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

THIRD SUNDAY OF MATTHEW, June 28 -Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Servers – St. Stephen

TODAY - PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY

WHAT MAKES A DAD God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author Unknown


TODAY, HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE GRADUATE SUNDAY High School graduates:
Christen Baglaneas, Ireni Barounis, Matthew Alkiviadis Calivas, James Coclin, Evangeline Condakes,
Sarah Fitzpatrick, Evan Gennis, Stavroula Kalivas, Marc Anthony Koukoulas, Analise Krasinski, Stacie Peros and Christina Spiliakos

College Graduates:
Kathy Bakas, John Stephen Condakes, Mina Koukos, Jonathan Resmini and Nicole Marie Santospago.


IN CELEBRATION OF “METROPOLIS AWARENESS SUNDAY” LAST SUNDAY… Please take time to consider the many excellent ministries offered to you, the faithful, by our Boston Metropolis.
From our camping program, to thought-provoking marriage seminars, to helping ministries like the Philoxenia House our Metropolis is teeming with enthusiasm, hope for the future and powerful witness of our Orthodox faith.
Visit www.boston.goarch.org to learn more and to see how you and your family can become more involved.
Finally, please keep His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios and our entire Metropolis family in your prayers.


ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL JUNE VERSE FOR THE MONTH:“Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.” (Ps. 47:1)

VACATION BIBLE CHURCH SCHOOL “DISCOVERY CANYON” STARTS IN ONE WEEK!

Vacation Bible Church School is back at St. Demetrios from June 29th – July 3rd.
This is a fun, Christ centered program packed with activities for kids: from story-telling, games and crafts to singing and praying.
The program is for students preK-6th grade (incoming grades), from 9:00 am-12 noon. Students 7th-12th grade and adults can volunteer as camp assistants.
If you are interested in participating in this exciting program, please contact Ioana Chirieac at Chirieac@gmail.com or pick up a registration form by the Church entrance and leave it in the office.

GOYA NEWS Our end-of-year BBQ/Elections event will be held at the Kourtis home on Saturday,June 27th, at 11:00 a.m. (21 Surrey Lane, Needham, MA).
Please save the date and plan for a fantastic day.
Please contact Mrs. Jane Kourtis for more information and/or if you’d like to offer a dish:
781-453-1986 or jkourtis@comcast.net.


CONGRATULATIONS, ATHANASIA On Saturday, June 14th, the National Oratorical Festival was held in Minneapolis, MN.
Athanasia Kourtis placed second nationally in the Junior Division.
Athanasia was the youngest participant among all gathered from the nine Metropolises.
Again, congratulations to Athanasia and the Kourtis Family.


ST. DEMETRIOS BOOKSTORE UPDATES The bookstore is now offering a variety of Greek Language books, tapes and CD’s written by the highly regarded educator, Matina Psyhogeos. Also displayed are beautiful custom-made icons created by Kyriakos Mavroudis-wonderful ideas for gift-giving, in addition to a wide selection of religious books and CD’s.


SUMMER HOURS FOR CHURCH OFFICE Please be advised that summer hours for the Church Office are as follows:Monday- Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The summer hours begin Monday, June 22nd, 2009.


JULY 12TH – TESTING DRIVE PLANNED Little Greg, the Worcester-area boy struggling to find a bone-marrow donor needs our help.
Thanks to all who have responded about getting tested.
A drive is being planned for July 12th, immediately following Liturgy in the Parish Hall.
Details to follow.
Please save the date and encourage friends, family and colleagues to join us.
Our prayers, effort and love are desperately needed. Thank you!


METROPOLIS OF BOSTON CAMP DATES Session 1: June 29 - July 5
Session 2: July 6 – July 12
Session 3: July 13 – July 19
Session 4: July 20 – July 26 (JOY week only)
Session 5: July 27 – Aug 2
Session 6: Aug 3 – Aug 9


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.


LENDING A HELPING HAND There are always individuals and families among our parish family requesting help with everything from child care to companionship for beloved
family members in their golden years.
Are you willing to help?
If so, please contact Fr. Alex.
Thanks for anything you can do!


ADDRESS UPDATES Do you receive our St. Demetrios e-bulletins, mailings, The Vine 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.