St. Demetrios Church, Weston, MA PUBLISH DATE: September 14, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:18-24

BRETHREN, the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30
The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross

At that time, when the chief priests and the officers saw him, they cried out, "Crucify him, ...Read Full Text >

The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
September 14 ...Read Full Text >

Commemoration of the 6th Ecumenical Council
September 14 ...Read Full Text >

14th Monday after Pentecost
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Nikitas the Great Martyr
September 15 ...Read Full Text >

Philotheos the Righteous
September 15 ...Read Full Text >

Bessarion of Larissa
September 15 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Father Symeon, Archbishop of Thessolonica
September 15 ...Read Full Text >

John the New Martyr of Crete
September 15 ...Read Full Text >

Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
September 15 ...Read Full Text >

14th Tuesday after Pentecost
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Euphemia the Great Martyr
September 16 ...Read Full Text >

Sebastiana, Disciple of St. Paul the Apostle
September 16 ...Read Full Text >

Dorotheos the Hermit of Egypt
September 16 ...Read Full Text >

Melitina the Martyr
September 16 ...Read Full Text >

Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
September 16 ...Read Full Text >

14th Wednesday after Pentecost
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Sophia & her three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love
September 17 ...Read Full Text >

Herakleides & Myron, Bishops of Crete
September 17 ...Read Full Text >

Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
September 17 ...Read Full Text >

14th Thursday after Pentecost
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Eumenios, Bishop of Gortyna
September 18 ...Read Full Text >

Ariadne the Martyr
September 18 ...Read Full Text >

Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
September 18 ...Read Full Text >

14th Friday after Pentecost
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Trophimos, Sabbatios, & Dorymedon the Martyrs
September 19 ...Read Full Text >

Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
September 19 ...Read Full Text >

Saturday after Holy Cross
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Eustathios the Great Martyr, his wife and two children
September 20 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Eustathius, Archbishop of Thessolonica
September 20 ...Read Full Text >

Hilarion the New Martyr of Crete
September 20 ...Read Full Text >

Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
September 20 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοίς Βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καί τό σόν φυλάττων διά τού Σταυρού σου πολίτευμα.

Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. - Translation by Narthex Press
A MARVELOUS thing is longsuffering; it places the soul as in a quiet harbor, fleeing it from tossings and evil  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 84 on John 18 and Homily 85 on John 19, 4th Century


For on this account He bare all these things, in order that we might walk in His footsteps, and endure those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 84 on John 18 and Homily 85 on John 19, 4th Century


But He on the Cross, committeth His mother to the disciple, teaching us even to our last breath to show every care  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 84 on John 18 and Homily 85 on John 19, 4th Century


Those taught by God will be regarded as fools by the disciples of such as are wise in the wisdom of the world. But  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Symeon the New Theologian, Practical and Theological Texts no. 105, Philokalia Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 47, 11th century

Matins
Sunday - 8:30 a.m.
Weekdays - 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
Weekdays - 9:30 a.m.

Parish Information
St. Demetrios Church
57 Brown Street
PO Box 463
Weston, MA 02493

Phone: (781) 237-5561
Fax: (781) 237-8612
Website: www.stdemetriosweston.org/
Email: csmith@stdemetriosweston.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Nicholas Krommydas
Email: frnick@stdemetriosweston.org

Assistant: Fr. Alex Chetsas
Email: fralex@stdemetriosweston.org

 
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.  ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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.  ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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!
Encyclical of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross - September 14, 2008

September 12, 2008
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TODAY’S WELCOMER: Sandy Chomo

TODAY’S USHERS: Jim Rempis, Captain; Jim Mavrikos, Lex Padis, Arthur Loridas, Nick Padis, Greg Vasil, Stavroula Margaritis, Jim Zefferis, Adam Mavrikos and Andrew Mavrikos.

TODAY’S COFFEE HOUR: is sponsored by the Nychis Family and hosted by Marielaina Yeomans and Eugenia Kourlos.

Today’s Epistle Reading is found on page 148 of your Red Liturgy Books.
Today’s Gospel Reading is found on page 149 of your Red Liturgy Books.
Apolitikion on page 107, in your Green Hymnals.
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:August 31, 2008
Publish Date:August 24, 2008
Publish Date:August 17, 2008
Publish Date:August 10, 2008
Publish Date:August 3, 2008
Publish Date:July 27, 2008
Publish Date:July 20, 2008
 
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