St. Demetrios Church, Weston, MA PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

3rd Sunday of Luke
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Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

Marinos the Martyr
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

Monday of the 5th Week
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Joel the Prophet
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

St. Varys the Martyr
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

St. John of Rilas
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

Felix the Hieromartyr & Eusebius the Deacon
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

John the Wonderworker of Kronstadt
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

Tuesday of the 5th Week
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Artemios the Great Martyr of Antioch
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos of Cephalonia
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Matrona the Righteous of Chios
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Wednesday of the 5th Week
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Hilarion the Great
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Christodoulus, the Wonderworker of Patmos
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

Martyrs Theodote and Socrates
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

John the New Martyr of Peleponnesos
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Philotheus
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

Thursday of the 5th Week
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Averkios, Equal-to-the-Apostles and Wonderworker of Hierapolis
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

Seven Holy Martyred Youths of Ephesus
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

St. Cecilia the Martyr
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

Friday of the 5th Week
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James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Ignatius, Patriarch of Constantinople
October 23 ...Read Full Text >

Saturday of the 5th Week
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Arethas the Great Martyr & Syncletiki and her two daughters
October 24 ...Read Full Text >

Sebastiane the Martyr
October 24 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
Ότε κατήλθες πρός τόν θάνατον, η Ζωή η αθάνατος, τότε τόν Άδην ενέκρωσας τή αστραπή τής θεότητος, ότε δέ καί τούς τεθνεώτας εκ τών καταχθονίων ανέστησας, πάσαι αι Δυνάμεις τών επουρανίων εκραύγαζον, Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών δόξα σοι.

When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -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

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

 
October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish ...Read Full Text >
September 28, 2009
Door Opening of the Retreat House
      This past Saturday over 1300 brethren from throughout New England joined Archbishop Demetrios, Governor John Lynch of New Hampshire, Consul General Constantine Orphanides and myself as we opened the doors of our new Retreat House in Contoocook, NH. The seed of hope which we planted two ...Read Full Text >

October 9, 2009
Flu Season
METROPOLITAN METHODIOS ISSUES STATEMENT
ON CHURCH PARTICIPATION DURING THE FLU SEASON

The Center of Disease Control (CDC), fearing an H1N1 Pandemic, strongly discourages participation in group activities, recommending individuals, (especially children) with colds or the flu remain at ...Read Full Text >
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
-Basketball Registration & Ice Cream Social


TUESDAY, October 20
-Scholarship Committee Meeting, 1:00 pm
-Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:00-3:00 pm
-Greek School, 4:00-6:00 pm


WEDNESDAY, October 21
-Parish Council Meeting, 7:00 pm
-OCF at St. Demetrios, 7:00 pm


THURSDAY, October 22
-Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm



FRIDAY, October 23
-Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen, 4:00-7:00 pm


SATURDAY, October 24
-50th Golden Anniversary Ball


6TH SUNDAY OF LUKE, October 25
-Orthros, 8:30 am
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am
-Altar Servers – St. Lawrence
-Altar Server Church School Visit & Team Pictures
-Greek Dancing, 11:45-12:45 pm, Middle School Room
-Great Vespers for the Feast of St. Demetrios, 7:00 pm
-Philoptochos Reception


TODAY IS LEADERSHIP 100 SUNDAY
This vibrant program of our Archdiocese strives to advance the ministries of our Archdiocese throughout the U.S. and Archbishop Demetrios has designated today as National Leadership Sunday. Leadership 100 has offered in excess of 28 million in grants, including a scholarship fund for Hellenic College/Holy ...Read Full Text >

THE 50TH GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY BALL
5:45 – 6:30 pm Radisson City Room – Video Presentation, “As Time Goes Bye”
Please note: This portion of our program will conclude at 6:45 pm, so please don’t miss it.
Hors d’oeuvres and Cash Bar Foyer Carver Ballroom

6:45 pm Chinese Auction Carver Ballroom

7:00 pm Filet ...Read Full Text >

OCF NIGHT
Wednesday, October 21st, 7:00 pm
Join us for dinner and Part II of “Being Human,” a great discussion that was begun at our last OCF Night at Brandeis.


ST. DEMETRIOS VESPERS CELEBRATION
As you know, on the eve of St. Demetrios, Oct. 25th, our Philoptochos hosts a reception for guests and parishioners who attend the Vespers Service.
Please consider bringing pastries and other baked goods that will be served that night.
Please call Presvytera Elaine at 508-359-7492 and let her ...Read Full Text >

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. After Liturgy, team pictures will be taken.
Special note to parents: white shirt, tie and dark ...Read Full Text >

ST. MODESTOS PET BLESSING
NOV. 14TH, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM
A wonderful day is planned for all our parishioners and their furry, feathered or scaly friends.
There will be cocoa and cookies for all as well as representatives from Especially For Pets and local animal helping organizations. Photographer Alex Poly will be on hand ...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 >

SWEET PEAS COMING SOON
WATCH OUR MINISTRIES GROW: 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: dorotheahoimes@yahoo.com.


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 ...Read Full Text >

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 >
TODAY’S WELCOMER: Elaine Grilli

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

TODAY’S FELLOWSHIP HOUR: is hosted by Angelica Giovannes in memory of her son Alexios.

TODAY’S MEMORIALS:
40-Day Memorial for the repose of the soul of Catherine Mavrikos beloved mother of Jim Mavrikos and Karen Therrien.
1-Year Memorial for the repose of the soul of Michael Papas beloved husband of Hazel, father of Karen and Dave and brother of Arthur, Peter and the late Alex.
3-Year Memorial for the repose of the soul of Alexios Giovannes beloved son of Angelica and brother of Christina and Vasiliki.
May Their Memory Be Eternal!

Today’s Epistle Reading (Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18) is not found in your Red Liturgy Books.
Today’s Gospel Reading (Luke 10: 16-21) is not found in your Red Liturgy Books.
Apolitikion is found on ...Read Full Text >
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