St. Demetrios Church, Weston, MA PUBLISH DATE: September 21, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday after Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Apodosis of the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
September 21 ...Read Full Text >

St. Quadratus the Apostle
September 21 ...Read Full Text >

Jonah the Prophet
September 21 ...Read Full Text >

Kodratos of Magnesia & the 70 Apostles
September 21 ...Read Full Text >

Isaakios & Meletios, Bishops of Cyprus
September 21 ...Read Full Text >

Phocas the Martyr, Bishop of Sinope
September 22 ...Read Full Text >

Phocas the Cyprian
September 22 ...Read Full Text >

Isaac & Martinos the Martyrs 26 Monk-martyrs of Zographou Monastery martyred by the Latins
September 22 ...Read Full Text >

The Conception of St. John the Baptist
September 23 ...Read Full Text >

Xanthippe & Polyxene the Righteous
September 23 ...Read Full Text >

John the New Martyr of Epiros
September 23 ...Read Full Text >

Nicholas the New Martyr
September 23 ...Read Full Text >

Thekla the Protomartyr & Equal-to-the-Apostles
September 24 ...Read Full Text >

St. Silouan of Athos
September 24 ...Read Full Text >

Coprios the Righteous
September 24 ...Read Full Text >

Juvenaly & Peter the Aleut, New Martyrs of Alaska
September 24 ...Read Full Text >

Euphrosyne of Alexandria
September 25 ...Read Full Text >

Paphnoutios the Martyr & his 546 Companions in Egypt
September 25 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Sergius of Radonezh
September 25 ...Read Full Text >

The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian
September 26 ...Read Full Text >

Kallistratos the Martyr & his 49 Companions
September 27 ...Read Full Text >

Mark, Aristarchos, & Zenon, Apostles of the 70
September 27 ...Read Full Text >

Akylina the New Martyr of Thessaloniki
September 27 ...Read Full Text >

Gideon the Righteous
September 27 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
Τόν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρί καί Πνεύματι, τόν εκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εις σωτηρίαν ημών, ανυμνήσωμεν πιστοί καί προσκυνήσωμεν, ότι ηυδόκησε σαρκί, ανελθείν εν τώ σταυρώ, καί θάνατον υπομείναι, καί εγείραι τούς τεθνεώτας, εν τή ενδόξω Αναστάσει αυτού.

O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press


Apolytikion for Apodosis of 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.

Save O Lord, O Lord Your people, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to the faithful against the adversaries of the Faith, and protect Your people through Your Holy Cross, Your Holy Cross. -Translation from Green Hymnal


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

To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century


When, on this day, we look at the precious Cross of Christ, in faith let us adore it, let us rejoice, and embrace  ...Read Full Text >
-Orthros for the Adoration of the Holy Cross

Nothing comes without effort. The help of God is always ready and always near, but is given only to those who  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Theophan the Recluse 19th Century


If you would be victorious, taste the suffering of Christ in your person, that you may be chosen to taste His  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac the Syrian, The Orthodox Way: Revised Edition, SVS Press, p. 129

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 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
-Harvest For Hunger-Church School Grades 9,10,11 and 12
-OCF & YAL Meeting, following
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TUESDAY, September 23
-Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
-Greek School Classes Begin, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
-Orthodox Life Series Begins, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.


THURSDAY, September 25
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, September 26
ST. JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN
-Orthros, 9:00 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 p.m.
-Senior Guild Luncheon, following Divine Liturgy
-Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
-GOYA Friday, 6:00–9:00 p.m.


SATURDAY, September 27
-GOYA Apple Picking Baking, 4:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, September 28
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Welcome Back Barbecue and GOYA Apple Pie Bake Sale following Divine Liturgy
-Ministry Fair in Church Hall during Coffee Hour


OCF AND YOUNG ADULT MEETING-TODAY
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 jresmini@students.hchc.edu,
Chris Kourlos at
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ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL
Today - 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.” Jn 15:5
Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. with the start of the Divine Liturgy. Please
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GREEK DANCING
Another season of Greek Dancing starts today - Sunday, September 21st, for grades 4-12, from 11:45 a.m.– 12:45 p.m.,in the middle school classrooms.
For further information please contact Margaret Talmers at 617-323-4752 or at Margaret.e.talmers@gmail.com.


ORTHODOX LIFE SERIES
BEGINS ANOTHER EXCITING SEASON
Every Tuesday through October 21st from 7:00 – 8:30 p. m
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.
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GREEK LANGUAGE & CULTURAL SCHOOL
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.


SENIOR GUILD “GET TOGETHER”
THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
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 this Friday in celebration of the Feast of St. John the Theologian, for Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. and a
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GOYA APPLE PIE BAKING AND BAKE SALE
Saturday, September 27th

Now that we have picked the apples,
we need to make and bake the pies!

We will gather in the St. Demetrios kitchen this coming Saturday at 4:00 p.m., to make apple pies and apple crisp to sell on Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Welcome Back BBQ.
The recipes have
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WELCOME BACK BBQ
NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
The Parish Council invites the family of St. Demetrios to its annual “Welcome Back BBQ” to bring us together as we begin another year in our Church.
A delicious picnic lunch will be prepared and hosted by our dedicated Parish Council members.
Join us as we re-acquaint
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JOY PARENTS – SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 18th - We’ll enjoy a special “pumpkin prayer,” carving, treats and fun! Details to follow.

A SUITABLE IMAGE
Men’s Fall/Winter Suit Drive
Begins this 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
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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!


THE “KNIT WITS”
Christmas Fair - Sunday, November 9th, 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
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TODAY’S WELCOMER: Dorothea Ocnos

TODAY’S USHERS: Georgia Gefteas, Captain; Louis Gefteas, Mark Gefteas, Chris Kourlos, Nick Mavro, Tim Marken,
Perry Zois, Chris Pappas and Maria Tatakis.

TODAY’S COFFEE HOUR: is hosted by Sophia Kambanis and Irene Souter.

Today’s Epistle Reading is found on page 151 of your Red Liturgy Books.
Today’s Gospel Reading is found on page 151 of your Red Liturgy Books.
Apolitikia on page 85 and 107 in your Green Hymnals.
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:August 10, 2008
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