St. Demetrios Church, Weston, MA PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
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Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father Nectarius, Arsacuis and Sisinius, Patriarchs of Constantinople
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyrs Zenais and Philonilla
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Monday of the 4th Week
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Symeon the New Theologian
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Provos, Andronicus, & Tarachos, Martyrs of Tarsus
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Cosmas the Hymnographer, Bishop of Maiuma
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Tuesday of the 4th Week
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Carpos, Papylos, Agathodoros, & Agathoniki, the Martyrs of Pergamus
October 13 ...Read Full Text >

Benjamin the Deacon
October 13 ...Read Full Text >

Chryssi the New Martyr of Greece
October 13 ...Read Full Text >

Florentios the Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 13 ...Read Full Text >

Wednesday of the 4th Week
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Nazarios, Gervasios, Protasios, & Celsius of Milan
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Kosmas the Hagiopolite
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Praised Ignatius, Archbishop of Methymna
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Paraskeve of Serbia
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Justinian the Emperor and his wife Theodora
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Panteleimon the New Martyr of Asia Minor
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Thursday of the 4th Week
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Loukianos the Martyr of Antioch
October 15 ...Read Full Text >

Savinos the Bishop of Catania
October 15 ...Read Full Text >

Barsus the Confessor
October 15 ...Read Full Text >

Euthymios the New
October 15 ...Read Full Text >

Friday of the 4th Week
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Longinos the Centurion
October 16 ...Read Full Text >

Saturday of the 4th Week
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Hosea the Prophet
October 17 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyrs Cosmas and Damian of Arabia
October 17 ...Read Full Text >

Andrew the Righteous Monk-martyr of Crete
October 17 ...Read Full Text >

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 Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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 by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th 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 OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL, October 11
-Orthros, 8:30 am
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am
-Altar Servers – St. Lawrence
-No Church School Classes


MONDAY, October 12
COLUMBUS DAY - Church Office Closed


TUESDAY, October 13
-Greek School, 4:00-6:00 pm
-Greek School Teachers Meeting, 6:00-6:30 pm
-Orthodox Life Series, 7:00-8:15 pm


WEDNESDAY, October 14
-Philoptochos Board Meeting, 7:30 pm


THURSDAY, October 15
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm


FRIDAY, October 16
-GOYA Friday-Bowling, 6:00-9:00 pm


SATURDAY, October 17
-GOYA “Yard Busters”, 12 Noon-3:00 pm
-Hellenic Nursing Home-Bingo, 2:00-3:30 pm
-HOPE & JOY Pumpkin Event, 3:00-5:00 pm



SUNDAY OF LUKE THE EVANGELIST, October 18
-Orthros, 8:30 am
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am
-Altar Servers – St. Stephen
-OCF Meeting
-GOYA General Assembly Meeting
-Greek Dancing, 11:45-12:45 pm, Middle School Room and on October 25th.
-Basketball Ice Cream Social


HOPE & JOY
“PRAYERFUL PUMPKIN CARVING”, NEXT SATURDAY, OCT. 17TH, 3:00-5:00 PM
Please bring carving tools and a fun snack to share.
Pumpkins will be provided.
Contact Donna Markis (dmarkis@boston.k12.ma.us) or Jill Kovatsis (ja.k@verizon.net) for details.
Bring family and friends!


BASKETBALL REGISTRATION & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
OCTOBER 18TH
Join us after Liturgy when our basketball leaders will offer the children of our parish an ice cream social in the hall—we’ll also register for the coming season and have a chance to connect with other parents.
Look forward to seeing you!


THE 50TH GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY BALL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2009
Reservations for the Golden Anniversary Ball will be accepted today during coffee hour. Space is limited so reserve your spot.
Feel free to call Georgia Gefteas: 781-431-7479 with any questions.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SPONSORS
Checks should be made payable to
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PLEASE NOTE
VINE CORRECTION: Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen: Friday, October 23rd, 4:00-7:00 pm.

GOYA EVENTS: For details contact Jonathan Resmini at jonnyraz234@gmail.com




ALTAR VISIT AND TEAM PICTURES
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
Several of our Altar Boys will pay a visit to the 6th grade Church School classroom on the 25th to share the excitement of Altar service with those young men approaching server age. Also that day, after Liturgy, team pictures will be taken.
Special note to parents:
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BROWN BAG MINISTRY
BENEFITTING OUR “MIRACLE KITCHEN”
Our Nov/Dec effort will focus on all non-perishable items.
Bags are available in the Narthex and at both drop-off boxes (building entrances).
Please fill your bag (s) by the end of November.
Contact Lydia Santangelo to get involved:
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WATCH OUR MINISTRIES GROW
SWEET PEAS COMING SOON
This new ministry will offer an opportunity for our young mothers and their little “Sweet Peas,” to come together on a regular basis for good conversation, playtime and a little
teaching in the faith along the way.
Please contact Dorothea Hoimes:
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PHILOPTOCHOS NOTE
On behalf of the St. Demetrios Philoptochos, I would like to thank all of you who attended the Fall Luncheon last week.
A special thank you to Athena Marken and Eleni Condakes for chairing the event.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event.
Eugenia Kourlos, President


HELPING HANDS
The struggling economy has affected many of our parishioners, family members and friends. Those looking for employment and looking to hire are encouraged to contact Fr. Nick.
Not only can we support one another,
but we can work to make connections between our parishioners that may be mutually
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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.
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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
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TODAY’S WELCOMERS: Carol & Arthur Loridas

TODAY’S USHERS: Jim Kosteas, Co-Captain, Angelo Stamoulis, Co-Captain; Nick Trakadas, George Doukas,
Athanasios Kalivas, Emanuel Markis and Chris Resmini.

TODAY’S FELLOWSHIP HOUR: is hosted by the St. Demetrios Senior Guild.

TODAY’S MEMORIAL: 40-Day Memorial for the repose of the soul of Thalia Toyias beloved wife of Angelo.
May Her Memory Be Eternal!

Today’s Epistle Reading (Titus 3:8-15) is found on page 152 in your Red Liturgy Books.
Today’s Gospel Reading (Luke 8:5-15) is found on page 153 in your Red Liturgy Books.
Apolitikion is found on page 80 in your Green Hymnals.

Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
Publish Date:August 23, 2009
Publish Date:August 16, 2009
 
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