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Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Τού λίθου σφραγισθέντος υπό τών Ιουδαίων, καί στρατιωτών φυλασσόντων τό άχραντόν σου σώμα, ανέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τήν ζωήν. Διά τούτο αι Δυνάμεις τών ουρανών, εβόων σοι Ζωοδότα. Δόξα τή Αναστάσει σου, Χριστέ, δόξα τή βασιλεία σου, δόξα τή οικονομία σου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press
Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
Εν τή Γεννήσει τήν παρθενίαν εφύλαξας, έν τή Κοιμήσει τόν κόσμον ού κατέλιπες Θεοτόκε, Μετέστης πρός τήν ζωήν, μήτηρ υπάρχουσα τής ζωής, καί ταίς πρεσβείαις ταίς σαίς λυτρουμένη, εκ θανάτου τάς ψυχάς ημών.
In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. -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
Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life. - Translation by Narthex Press
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For a man to have such faith appears simple, but it is, on the contrary, something very lofty, not easily attained ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary: edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002., 4th Century
At this point he is referring to the faith required for signs, and mentions a mustard seed is small in size, yet ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 56 (PG 58, 549-50) Translated by Robert Charles Hill in "Spiritual Gems from the Gospel of Matthew", 4th Century
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10TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW, August 16
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Servers – St. Lawrence
-Basketball Parents’ Meeting
Tuesday, August 18
-Calendar Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
11TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW, August 23
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Servers – St. Stephen
ICON OF THE DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS
Today in the Narthex you’ll see an icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos. Christ stands in the center looking at His mother.
He is holding a small child clothed in white, which represents the soul of the Virgin Mary.
He is her Son, yet also her Lord – as an infant she held Him in her loving ...Read Full Text >
TODAY - BASKETBALL PARENTS’ MEETING
It’s time to begin thinking about and planning for our fall basketball ministry.
A parent/coach/volunteer meeting is planned for August 16th following Liturgy-please join us! We’re very excited to have several
new assistant coach volunteers who are willing to join the effort and lead our children. ...Read Full Text >
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD DAYS ARE HERE!
Please keep our build-team in your thoughts and prayers throughout the week.
Our parishioners will be participating in two build days: Sat., Aug. 15th (a half-day program in cooperation with another local church group) and Sat., Aug. 22nd (a full day just with St. Demetrios workers).
All team ...Read Full Text >
HOSPITALITY/FELLOWSHIP HOUR HELP!
Georgia Mavro is searching for a
parishioner who would be interested in
joining her in this ministry of fellowship
and Christian hospitality.
She needs help picking up pastry, setting up and coordinating sponsor families.
Please contact Georgia at 508-655-4024.
SEPTEMBER VINE DEADLINE: AUGUST 18
Our ministry leaders are asked to offer their submissions on time so that we can produce an excellent VINE and mail it to our parishioners on time.
As always, your photos of community
life are always welcome.
Please forward them to Fr. Alex or the Church Office at your convenience.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Please note that summer hours for the
Church Office are: Mon-Fri: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Regular hours, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
resume Monday, August 24th.
RETREAT HOUSE “DOOR OPENING” IN CONTOOCOOK
SEPTEMBER 26TH - Save the date!
The magnificent new retreat house at the St. Methodios Retreat Center will be officially opened and dedicated on the 26th, at 11:00 a.m.
Join Archbishop Demetrios, Metropolitan Methodios and the many faithful of our Metropolis for this moving, inspirational day. ...Read Full Text >
ANNUAL MINISTRY FAIR APPROACHES
September 13, 20 & 27
This important three-Sunday event will feature booths staffed by our ministry leaders with flyers, information on coming events and ways for you to plug into our St. Demetrios ministries. All ministry leaders are asked to begin preparing their schedules and materials A.S.A.P., so ...Read Full Text >
A Strong Person
·A strong person works out every day to keep his body in shape, but a follower of our Lord with strength kneels in prayer to keep his soul in shape.
·A strong person isn’t afraid of anything, but a follower of our Lord with strength shows his courage in the midst of fear.
·A strong person won’t let ...Read Full Text >
Found scrawled in the basement of a German home was a Star of David and next to it these words:
“I believe in the sun even when it is not shining.
I believe in love even when I do not feel it.
I believe in God even when He is silent.”
ST. DEMETRIOS BOOKSTORE
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 ...Read Full Text >
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 ...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.
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