Saint Demetrios Church, Hammond, IN PUBLISH DATE: June 21, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:18-23
2nd Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called ...Read Full Text >

Nativity of the Forerunner John the Baptist
June 24 ...Read Full Text >

David the Righteous of Thessalonika
June 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to Thee, O Lifegiver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy Kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation, O only Friend of man. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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

Vespers
Saturdays, 5:00 p.m.
September--June
(please consult bulletins for changes)

Matins
Sundays: 8:15 a.m.
Weekday Feasts: 8:30 a.m.
(Christmas/New Year's Day: 9:00 a.m.)

Liturgy
Immediately following Orthros/Matins

Bible Study
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
September--June
(please consult bulletins for changes)

Parish Information
Saint Demetrios Church
7021-33 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, IN 46324

Phone: (219) 932-7347
Fax: (219) 932-7136
Website: www.stdemetrioshammond.org
Email: stdemhammond@sbcglobal.net

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. David G. Bissias
Email: stdemhammond@sbcglobal.net

Other Parish Info
Special Services of Great Lent:
Sunday Evening Vespers of Compunction, 5:00 p.m.
Monday Great Compline, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Presanctifed Divine Liturgy, 6:30 p.m.
Friday Salutations (Charetismoi), 7:00 p.m.

 
June 9, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections - June 2009
In our last reflection, studying the theme of our most recent Clergy-Laity Congress “Gather My People to My Home,” we focused our attention on the word “Gather.” As a consequence, a serious question was raised: Who are the people whom we are trying to “gather”?
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Greek Fest 2009
We thank all our volunteers, contributors and patrons for a most successful Greekfest 2009!

VBS: Vacation Bible School
Registration forms have been distributed through Church School for our 2009 VBS program June 22-26 (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.). Registration is only $20.00 per participant. For more information or to volunteer your assistance (we can always use the help!), see Father David, Mia Delis or Tula Delis.

2009 Stewardship
As of June 21, 2009:

233 Stewardship Pledges received
$168,320.00 total pledged
$722.40 average

76 increased pledges from 2008
31 decreased pledges from 2008
100 unchanged pledges from 2008
26 new stewardship units (not pledged 2008)

There are approximately 100 ...Read Full Text >
"Come Receive the Light" Schedule of Programs for June 2009

June 4, 2009
Jun 4, 2009 ...Read Full Text >
DURING THE WEEK...

During the Fast of the Holy Apostles, we abstain from all meats and dairy products, though in many traditions regular fish is permitted on all days by Wednesdays and Fridays.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) meets all week, 8:30 a.m.--12:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 28
Third Sunday of Matthew
8:15 a.m. Divine Services
Previous Saint Demetrios Church Bulletins
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