Saint Demetrios Church, Hammond, IN PUBLISH DATE: February 7, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
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Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just. -Translation by Narthex Press
"Christian love is the 'possible impossibility' to see Christ in another man, whoever he is..."
-Alexander Schmemann, Great Lent, 20th Century

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.

 
National Souper Bowl of Caring
Many thanks to all who brought donations of soup for our drive in conjunction with the national "Souper Bowl Day of Caring" that falls today.



Makaronatha Luncheon Next Sunday
GOYA will be selling tickets for the annual Makaronatha Luncheon to be held next Sunday, Cheese Fare February 14, 2010. Cost of this event is $5.00. Tickets can be purchased after church today.

Philoptochos Style Show Meeting
An organizational meeting will be held this Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. in the library (former Board room)to begin preparations for our annual Style Show.

HAITI Relief

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is continuing efforts to elicit prayers, contributions, hygiene kits and emergency clean-up buckets for the relief effort. More information is available at www.iocc.org.



My Big Fat Greek Mardi Gras
We had a tremendous success last weekend with our winter event, "My Big Fat Greek Mardi Gras."

Many thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers in the kitchens, our servers and staff, not to mention all the creative Bundt Cake bakers!

Searching the Scriptures Bible Study Re-commences
Our Bible Study again meets on a weekly basis, Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.


2010 Parish Council and Officers
Last Sunday, the 2010 Parish Council was administered the Affirmation of Office and elected its officers:

Mr. Thomas Katsahnias, President
Mr. Peter Snarskis, Vice President
Mr. Theodore Vrehas, Treasurer
Mr. James A. Sakelaris, Secretary
Mr. George T. Poulos, Ass't Treasurer ...Read Full Text >

2010 Stewardship
As of February 5, 2010:

166 Stewardship Pledges received
$109,772.00 total pledged
$661.28 average

56 increased pledges from 2009
20 decreased pledges from 2009
73 unchanged pledges from 2009
17 new stewardship units (not pledged 2009)

We pray you will be prompt ...Read Full Text >
Fifth National Young Adult Pilgrimage To The Holy Lands

February 5, 2010
This year’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands will take place from May 15-24, 2010. Once again, the pilgrimage will be led by... ...Read Full Text >

SCOBA Encyclical For Sunday Of Cheesefare And Mission Sunday

February 5, 2010
The Lenten fast that precedes the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha is upon us. Like the dawn of a new day, the beginning of this 40-day journey provides opportunities for us to recommit ourselves and our whole lives to Christ our God. ...Read Full Text >

Find Them, Greet Them, Love Them: Redefining Our Ministry To Young Adults

January 29, 2010
In an effort to revitalize young adult ministry in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will launch a 2010 National Awareness Campaign for Young Adults ...Read Full Text >
DURING THE WEEK...

We abstain this week from all meats and meat products. All other foods permitted all week.

Wednesday, February 10
7:00 p.m. Philoptochos Style Show Meeting

Thursday, February 11
7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Saturday, February 13
Saturday of Souls
8:30 a.m. Divine Services and General Memorial

Sunday , February 14
Sunday of the Expulsion from Paradise (Cheese Fare)
8:15 a.m. Divine Services followed by GOYA Makaronatha
          Luncheon

Previous Saint Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:January 31, 2010
Publish Date:January 24, 2010
Publish Date:January 17, 2010
Publish Date:January 10, 2010
Publish Date:January 3, 2010
 
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