SUNDAY, September 14 EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Church School Family Worship, No Classes
-Ministry Fair in Church Hall during Coffee Hour

MONDAY, September 15 -Greek School Teachers Meeting, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, September 16 -Greek School Classes Begin, Agiasmos
Service 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Greek School Registration
-Orthodox Life Series Begins, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, September 18 -Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, September 19 -GOYA Friday, 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, September 20 -GOYA Apple Picking, 9:30 a.m., meet at St. Demetrios
-GOYA BBQ, home of Spencer Family following apple picking.
-Bingo - Hellenic Nursing Home, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, September 21 SUNDAY AFTER EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Ministry Fair in Church Hall during Coffee Hour
-Greek Dancing, 11:45–12:45 p.m., Middle School Classrooms
-OCF & YAL Meeting, following Liturgy, Conference Room

TODAY - “BAG BLITZ”!!! Revitalizing our “Brown Bag Sunday”
Please fill your family’s bag with non-perishable food items and return it to the Giving Box by October 31st.
Beneficiary will be the Salvation Army “Miracle Kitchen.”
Extra bags will always be available in the office and hanging just above the Giving Box.
Our Nov/Dec details to be announced.
Please contact Lydia Santangelo for details and to help: 617-212-0755. Together we can give “hands and feet” to our faith!


ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL Today: Family Worship, NO CLASSES.
Next Week - Church School classes resume, Agiasmos Service and Harvest for Hunger (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12).

Verse for the Month: “I am the vine; You are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit.” John 15:5

Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. with the start of the Divine Liturgy.
Please make every effort to arrive by the start of the Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. for family worship.
Classes start right after Holy Communion.
Look for information regarding our new Church School Challenge!

GREEK LANGUAGE & CULTURAL SCHOOL Teachers Meeting - Monday, September 15th, 4 -5 p.m.
Classes Begin, Agiasmos Service Tues., Sept. 16, 4 -6 p.m.
Open House - Tuesday, October 7th, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.

For additional information, please call Avra Parpos at 508-875-2103 or the Church Officer at 781-237-5561.


ORTHODOX LIFE SERIES BEGINS ANOTHER EXCITING SEASON
Every Tuesday beginning September 16th through October 21st from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
For the next 6 weeks join us as we journey through the Book of Romans with Fr. Theodore Stylianopoulos,
New Testament Professor at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
No previous knowledge of the Bible is necessary.
We meet in the Conference Room, have a cup of coffee and then listen, discuss and learn!
For any questions or further information feel free to contact Dr. Jim Skedros at 978-443-2366.
Please join us!


GOYA APPLE PICKING AND KICK-OFF BBQ Saturday, September 20th
Everyone to meet at St. Demetrios at 9:30 a.m.
then off to Shelburne Farms in Stow for apple
picking.
BBQ to follow at the home of the Spencer Family, 28 Longfellow Road, Natick, 12-12:30 p.m. Please call Gina Spencer at 508-655-1437 if you would like to bring a favorite dish or dessert.
Parents are welcome to both events.
BBQ is the first gathering for GOYA discussion and the first parents meeting with Fr. Alex.
Details on GOYA webpage-www.stdemetriosweston.org!


GREEK DANCING Another season of Greek Dancing will begin next Sunday, September 21st, for grades 4-12, from 11:45 a.m.– 12:45 p.m.
You can sign up during coffee hour today!
For further information please contact Margaret Talmers at 617-323-4752 or at Margaret.e.talmers@gmail.com.

OCF AND YOUNG ADULT MEETING Next Sunday, September 21st, following Divine Liturgy in the Conference Room.
We will be discussing the dynamics and structuring of our OCF and YAL programs.
We welcome all interested people and any ideas you may have.
If you have any questions please email Jonathan Resmini at jresimini@students.hchc.edu,
Chris Kourlos at kourkat@comcast.net or Chris Resmini at cresmini@pdillc.com. See you there!


A SUITABLE IMAGE Men’s Fall/Winter Suit Drive
Begins Sunday, September 21 through Sunday, October 5th.
There is a need for fall/winter men’s clothing in-style, in-season, career attire in excellent condition.
A detailed list of clothing needed and drop-off guidelines is located on the table outside the Church Office or on our St. Demetrios website, News/Events page at www.stdemetriosweston.org. Thank you!

HELLENIC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER MINISTRY Every 3rd Saturday of each month volunteers visit and assist with the Center’s Saturday Bingo game.
It is a ministry that brings joy to the residents and those that go!
If you would like to join us please contact Eleni Geanon at 617-924-3844.

SENIOR GUILD “GET TOGETHER” With the beginning of fall on its way, with its warmth and beautiful colors, we look forward to the first gathering of our St. Demetrios Senior Guild.
Join us on Friday, September 26th,
in celebration of the Feast of St. John the Theologian, for Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. and
a delicious luncheon following the service.
Each gathering is filled with delightful conversation, insightful and informative thoughts and ideas,
most importantly companionship.
Please join us!
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Tina Haratsis at 781-444-2564.
Look forward to seeing you!


JOY PARENTS SAVE THE DATE-October 18th
We’ll enjoy a special “pumpkin prayer,” carving, treats and fun! Details to follow.

THE “KNIT WITS” Christmas Fair
Sunday, November 9, 2008
All proceeds for the purchase of A NEW ORGAN.
Donations needed of the following items: Yarn, Gift Items, Games, Books, Jewelry and Attic Treasurers.
This will be the last year!
So let’s make it a success!
Please call Pricilla Hunter at 781-235-1842. Thank you!


COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP Please volunteer to help serve the coffee hour
one Sunday this year.
Everything is provided!
We just need your time.
To volunteer, please contact Georgia Mavro at 508-655-4024. Thank you!