St. Demetrios Church, Weston, MA PUBLISH DATE: September 27, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
1st Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; ...Read Full Text >

1st Sunday of Luke
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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 >

Monday of the 2nd Week
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Chariton the Confessor
September 28 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Alkeisonus, Metropolitan of Nicopolis; Old Epirus
September 28 ...Read Full Text >

Baruch the Prophet
September 28 ...Read Full Text >

Neophytos & Auxentios the Martyrs of Cyprus
September 28 ...Read Full Text >

Wenceslaus the Martyr, Prince of the Czechs
September 28 ...Read Full Text >

Tuesday of the 2nd Week
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Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine
September 29 ...Read Full Text >

Martyr Petronius
September 29 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the Merciful of Gaza
September 29 ...Read Full Text >

Dionysios I, Patriarch of Constantinople
September 29 ...Read Full Text >

Wednesday of the 2nd Week
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Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia
September 30 ...Read Full Text >

Mardonios & Stratonikos the Martyrs
September 30 ...Read Full Text >

Thursday of the 2nd Week
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The Feast of the Holy Skepi of the Theotokos
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Ananias, Apostle of the 70
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Romanos the Melodist
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Friday of the 2nd Week
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Cyprian the Holy Martyr, Justina the Virgin-martyr of Nicomedea
October 2 ...Read Full Text >

Eleutherios and Roustikos, the Athenian Martyrs
October 2 ...Read Full Text >

Theophilus the Confessor
October 2 ...Read Full Text >

Saturday of the 2nd Week
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Dionysios the Areopagite
October 3 ...Read Full Text >

John the Chozebite, Bishop of Caesaria
October 3 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
Κατέλυσας τώ Σταυρώ σου τόν θάνατον, ηνέωξας τώ Ληστή τόν Παράδεισον, τών Μυροφόρων τόν θρήνον μετέβαλες, καί τοίς σοίς Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας, ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.

By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
For now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century


There is an old saying: 'Excesses meet.' Too much fasting and too much eating come to the same end. Keeping too  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Cassian, Conferences, Conference Two: On Discernment no. 16; Paulist Press pg. 76, 5th 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

 
1ST SUNDAY OF LUKE, September 27
-Orthros, 8:30 am
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am
-Altar Servers – St. Lawrence
-Greek Dancing Begins, 11:45 – 12:45 pm, Grades 4 - 12
-Ministry Fair in Fellowship Hall

TUESDAY, September 29
-Greek School, 4:00-6:00 pm
-Orthodox Life Series, 7:00-8:15 pm

THURSDAY, October 1
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm

SATURDAY, October 3
-Metropolis of Boston Clergy-Laity Conference, 9:00-5:00 pm

2nd SUNDAY OF LUKE, October 4
-Orthros, 8:30 am
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am
-Altar Servers – St. Stephen
-Brown Bag Blitz
-Philoptochos Fall Luncheon
-Church School Staff Meeting
-GOYA Officers Meeting

COTTON CANDY MACHINE DURING OUR MINISTRY FAIR
TODAY!!!
For the young and the young at heart!
Thanks to our associate parish council members, Chris Resmini and Vanessa Theoharis, for making this happen.
Let’s all enjoy today’s fun and also make a strong effort to connect with ministries that speak to our hearts.
Together, we can ...Read Full Text >

NEXT SUNDAY:
·GOYA Officer/Special Chairs Meeting,
following Liturgy.
·Brown Bag Blitz (to benefit Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen).


PHILOPTOCHOS FALL LUNCHEON & GENERAL ASSEMBLY
NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 4TH
Join us following the Liturgy in the parish hall.
Guest speaker: Christine Karavites discussing “Philanthropy and Philoptochos.” RSVP: Eleni Condakes at (781) 235-8429 or ekcondakes@gmail.com or Athena Marken (508) 785-3326 or akmarken@comcast.net.
Please bring a ...Read Full Text >

OCF – HAD A GREAT TIME AT WELCOME BACK DINNER
Last Wed. night, we shared a meal, thoughts for the year and lots of fun—volleyball and other games we invented once we lost the air in our ball!
Our next gathering will be at Brandeis on Wed., Oct 7th.
All welcome and please bring friends.
Contact Chris Resmini to connect: ...Read Full Text >

Thought for the Soul
“Only a person who has humility receives gifts from God; he attributes them to God and uses them for His glory.”
Elder Porphyrios, from the book, Wounded By Love


COFFEE HOUR HOSTS NEEDED
Would you like to sponsor a coffee-hour in memory of a loved one or to help carry on this important fellowship tradition?
All supplies are provided.
Please stop by the Coffee Hour Fellowship table at the Ministry Fair and sign-up for one Sunday this year or contact co-coordinators Mary Ellen ...Read Full Text >

FALL ORTHODOX LIFE SERIES
WITH DR. JIM SKEDROS:
“THE EARLIEST CHRISTIANS & THEIR SECULAR WORLD”
Our 2009/10 will focus its educational and spiritual offerings on the general theme of secularism.
Join Dr. Skedros on Tuesday evenings, through October 15th, 7:00–8:15 pm in the Conference Room.
Everyone is invited.  ...Read Full Text >

CHURCH SCHOOL OUTREACH
2009 GIFT OF THE HEART PROGRAM
The Church School is again sponsoring a School Kit Drive for needy children both in this country and abroad.
You may fill a bag yourself for $5.00 with the items listed below or you can purchase a bag for $10.00 and we will fill it for you.
For those who wish to ...Read Full Text >

CELEBRATION OF GREEK MUSIC
The Boston Metropolis Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied by the Boston Choral Group “Kallifonoi”
Saturday, November 21, 2009 starting at 7:30 pm Sanders Theatre at Harvard University (45 Quincy St., Cambridge) Sell-Out Expected!
For tickets please call the Metropolis of Boston at 617-277-4742.  ...Read Full Text >

THE 50TH GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY BALL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2009
Reservations for the Golden Anniversary Ball will be accepted today during coffee hour in the Social Hall.
Space is limited and we expect a sell out crowd so reserve your spot early. Feel free to call Georgia Gefteas: 781-431-7479 with any questions or reservations. ...Read Full Text >
TODAY’S WELCOMERS: Nick Giamogianis and Maria Giamogianis

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

TODAY’S FELLOWSHIP HOUR: is hosted by the Kavas and Paravalos Families.

TODAY’S MEMORIAL: 1-Year Memorial for the repose of the soul of Constantine Hionides beloved husband of Anne and father of Madeline Typadis.
May His Memory Be Eternal.

Today’s Epistle Reading (2 Corinthians 6:1-10) is found on page 89 in your Red Liturgy Books.
Today’s Gospel Reading (Luke 5: 1-11) is found on page 94 in your Red Liturgy Books.
Apolitikion is found on page 88 in your Green Hymnals.
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