Saint Demetrios Church, Hammond, IN PUBLISH DATE: August 17, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17

BRETHREN, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 14:22-34
9th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, ...Read Full Text >

Myron the Martyr of Cyzicus
August 17 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
In giving birth, thou didst preserve thy virginity; in thy dormition, thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos. Thou wast translated unto life, since thou art the Mother of Life; and by thine intercessions dost thou redeem our souls from death. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life. - Translation by Narthex Press
Christ did not command the winds to cease at that time, but Himself stretched forth His hand and took hold of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th 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.

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

 
Outdoor Liturgy and Family Picnic (Next Sunday)
Next Sunday, August 24, our annual outdoor Divine Liturgy and Family Picnic will be held at White Oak Park in Munster (White Oak Avenue just south of 45th St). The Service of Preparation and Vesting commences 9:00 a.m. with Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.

The Parish Council will be providing our main ...Read Full Text >

Church School Begins Sunday, September 14
Church School Coordinator Nancy Nicholas, Fr David and all our staff are preparing for another excellent year of Church School. Registration forms are sent to parishioners this week with returns expected to begin August 24.

Parishioners must be in good financial standing with the Parish (Stewardship ...Read Full Text >

Upcoming Dates of Interest

Sunday, August 17
Parish Festivals held at SS. Constantine and Helen of Palos Hills, IL and St Demetrios of Chicago.

Sunday, August 24
Outdoor Liturgy & Family Picnic

Saturday, September 6
"Understanding Three World Views in Conflict": A Talk by Archimandrite Simeon Gitlis ...Read Full Text >

Rise and Shine Breakfast Time Food Drive
From Sunday, August 24 through Sunday, September 21: Help families in need in our community get off to a healthy start in their day with a good breakfast! Help stock their shelves by bringing healthy breakfast items to Church and Church School during the drive. Possible donations may include lower sugar ...Read Full Text >
Decisions on Some Palestinian and Jordanian Communities in the USA

August 5, 2008
After a long process that began in 1993 related to the ecclesiastical status of a portion of the Palestinian and Jordanian communities in the USA, the portion connected to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, there has been a final agreed decision by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Patriarchate of Jerusalem concerning these communities. The Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Jerusalem Patriarchate have agreed that the canonical and pastoral supervision of these communities and their clergy should belong to the canonically established jurisdiction in the United States which is the Eparchy of the Ecumenical Throne in America, that is, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Henceforth, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem no longer asserts any jurisdiction in the Western Hemisphere.  ...Read Full Text >

Come Receive the Light Schedule of Programs for August 2008

August 5, 2008
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DURING THE WEEK...

We fast according to the custom on Wednesday and Friday.

Tonight: Parish Festivals
SS. Constantine & Helen of Palos Hills, IL
St Demetrios of Chicago

Wednesday, August 20
7:00 p.m. Parish Council

Saturday, August 23
Saint Iakovos Parish Festival at Porter County Fairgrounds (12:00 p.m.--11:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday)

Sunday, August 24
Outdoor Divine Liturgy & Family Picnic at White Oak Park
9:00 a.m. Service of Vesting & Preparation
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
(Parish Council to provide main lunch course)
Previous Saint Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:August 10, 2008
Publish Date:August 3, 2008
Publish Date:July 27, 2008
Publish Date:July 20, 2008
Publish Date:July 13, 2008
Publish Date:July 6, 2008
 
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