Saint Demetrios Church, Hammond, IN PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
November 15 ...Read Full Text >

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
November 21 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Gurias, Samonas, & Avivos, Martyrs & Confessors of Edessa
Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties, scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou alone art good and the Friend of man. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

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.

 
November 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
GOYA Community Christmas Card
GOYA will be accepting names for the Community Christmas Card after church today. Please support our youth in this annual fundraiser and send your Christmas wishes to all your friends and family in our community. The cost for inclusion is $15.

MItten Tree/Reach For A Star Tree
Our two holiday drives to benefit families in need begin next Sunday. Bring mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and slipper socks to decorate our Mitten tree, and for children ages 3-5, our Children`s Mitten Tree.

Reach for a Star, and pick one from our Holiday tree; return the gift described wrapped ...Read Full Text >

Saint Demetrios Christmas Fellowship
Our annual Christmas Social will be Saturday, December 12, at 6 p.m. Make a reservation beginning next Sunday, November 22.

Parish Council Elections
Elections are held today during Fellowship Hour for the seven candidates whom we congratulate (as all will be elected): Steve Karnezis, Nicholas Loxas, George T. Poulos, Alex J. Sakelaris, Robert Snarskis, Pete Trgovich, and Ted Vrehas.

Daughters of Penelope Cutoiut Cookie Sale
During our Fellowship Hour today, the Daughters of Penelope will have a cookie sale to benefit "Manna over Hammond," the soup kitchen operated by Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Hammond.

Philoptochos Christmas Social
Philoptochos will be accepting reservations for the annual Christmas Party to be held on Tuesday, December 1st at the Princess Café, Beecher , IL . Cost is $30 per person and we invite friends and family to join us for this fun evening. For reservations, please see Toula Delis, Mia Delis or Georgia Karnezis ...Read Full Text >

2009 Stewardship
As of November 13, 2009:

281 Stewardship Pledges received
$184,549.00 total pledged
$655.76 average

89 increased pledges from 2008
36 decreased pledges from 2008
115 unchanged pledges from 2008
41 new stewardship units (not pledged 2008)

There are approximately ...Read Full Text >
DURING THE WEEK...

During the Christmas Fast, we fast from all meats through December 12. December 13 through the Feast we strictly fast as in Great Lent.

Wednesday, November 18
7:00 p.m. Parish Council

Thursday, November 19
7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Friday, November 20
7:00 p.m. GOYA Night

Saturday, November 21
10:00 a.m. Holiday Bake Sale & Boutiques (until 6:00 p.m.)

Sunday, November 22
Ninth Sunday of Luke
8:15 a.m. Divine Services
Previous Saint Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:November 8, 2009
Publish Date:November 1, 2009
Publish Date:October 25, 2009
Publish Date:October 18, 2009
 
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