St. Demetrios Church, Weston, MA 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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Parthenios, Bishop of Lampsakos
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Righteous of Greece
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Father Sabba of Kalymnos
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

George the New Martyr of Crete
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
February 7 ...Read Full Text >

Cheesefare Monday
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Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Zechariah the Prophet
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nicephoros & Stephanos the Martyrs
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Cheesefare Tuesday
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Leavetaking of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
February 9 ...Read Full Text >

Nicephoros the Martyr of Antioch
February 9 ...Read Full Text >

Markellos, Philagrios, & Pankratios the Hieromartyrs
February 9 ...Read Full Text >

Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Anastasios, Patriarch of Jerusalem
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Porphyrios & Baptos the Monk-martyrs
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Cheesefare Thursday
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Vlassios the Holy Martyr of Sebaste
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theodora the Empress
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

Finding of the relics of Zachariah the Prophet, Father of the Holy Forerunner
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

George the Serbian
February 11 ...Read Full Text >

Cheesefare Friday
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Meletios, Archbishop of Antioch
February 12 ...Read Full Text >

Antonius, Archbishop of Constantinople
February 12 ...Read Full Text >

Christos the New Martyr
February 12 ...Read Full Text >

Cheesefare Saturday
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Martinianos the Righteous
February 13 ...Read Full Text >

Aquilla & Priscilla the Apostles
February 13 ...Read Full Text >

Eulogios, Patriarch of Alexandria
February 13 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the Myrrhbearer of Serbia
February 13 ...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 for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, ἐκ σοῦ γὰρ ἀνέτειλεν ὁ Ἥλιος τῆς δικαιοσύνης, Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, φωτίζων τοὺς ἐν σκότει. Εὐφραίνου καὶ σὺ Πρεσβύτα δίκαιε, δεξάμενος ἐν ἀγκάλαις τὸν ἐλευθερωτὴν τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν, χαριζόμενος ἡμῖν καὶ τὴν Ἀνάστασιν.

Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. -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
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press

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

 
JUDGMENT SUNDAY, February 7
Meatfare Sunday
- Orthros, 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am
- Altar Servers – St. Stephen
- Youth Choir
- “Souper Bowl” of Caring
- Church School Staff Meeting, 11:45-12:30
- Greek Folk Dancing, 11:45-12:45
- Parish General Assembly


GENERAL
RETREAT HOUSE “MINISTRY PARTNERS” WANTED
With a donation of only $10 per month, we can all be partners with His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios in continuing the ongoing ministries and programs of our Faith and Heritage Center. Your offering of love will not only benefit our camping programs but also ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS
PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP
A reminder to all women of St. Demetrios to please complete their membership form and return it to the church office. The form is available at www.stdemetriosweston.org or by
contacting Linda Toyias at lat09yahoo.com or 617-244-4442. Membership in Philoptochos is open to all ...Read Full Text >

CHURCH SCHOOL
Our Church School seems to have lost its Outreach Bank (4 feet tall with shiny traffic lights) and Project Bread glass jar. Both items are vital to our parish’s outreach efforts and sorely missed by our children and community. If you’ve seen either or both items, please contact Gloria Moskos or Fr. Alex. ...Read Full Text >

ORTHODOX LIFE WITH DR. MAMALAKIS
Concludes on Feb. 10
Dr. Mamalakis has engaged us on the topic of “The Challenges of Secularism for our Families.” Whether you’re raising children,enjoying grandchildren, or simply interested in the connection between the Church, home and all aspects of life, there’s something here for you! Join us ...Read Full Text >

PARISH LENTEN RETREAT
LENTEN RETREAT: WE ARE WHAT WE DO—THE POINT OF CHRISTIAN PRACTICES
Saturday, March 13
Our retreat leader will be Dr. Aristotle Papanikolaou, and we’ll be gathering on the campus of our seminary in Brookline. As we approach Lent, our focus will be on Holy Confession and fasting. Confession is a ...Read Full Text >

SACRED MUSIC CD AVAILABLE
CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC CD AVAILABLE
DURING FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Features music from our May concert, including the favorite hymns of the St. Demetrios Choir and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, an original composition by Choir Director, Gregory Condakes. $15.00 each. For more information, please ...Read Full Text >

YOUTH HIGHLIGHTS
"SOUPER BOWL OF CARING” IS TODAY!
Following Liturgy, please make an offering of love and support to our “Souper Bowl” pots (decorated and sponsored by our HOPE and JOY groups). All financial proceeds will be donated to relief efforts in Haiti via the IOCC. Your offerings and prayers will make a ...Read Full Text >

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE
As Great Lent is approaching, we wish to recommend the
following:
John Climacus The Ladder of Divine Ascent translated by Colm Luibheid (B & Q)
The ascetical life is portrayed as a ladder which each aspirant must ascend, each step being a virtue to be acquired, or a vice to be surrendered. Its ...Read Full Text >

FELLOWSHIP COFFEE HOUR HELP NEEDED
Helping out on a Sunday with Fellowship Hour can be a fun way to spend time with fellow parishioners and meet new people. We are in need of hosts/volunteers for the following upcoming Sundays: March 28; April 4, 11, 25; May 2, 23; Jun 13, 27. All supplies are provided. Please contact Mary Ellen Paravalos ...Read Full Text >
Schedule Of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios For Jan. 26 - Feb. 7, 2010

January 22, 2010
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Today’s Epistle Reading (I Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2) is found on page 132 in your Red Liturgy Book.

Today’s Gospel Reading (Matthew 25:31-46) is found on page 133 in your Red Liturgy Book.

Apolitikion is found on page 81 in your Green Hymnal.

Personal Prayers after Communion are found on page 40 in your Red Liturgy Book.

TODAY’S WELCOMERS: Tina Haratsis

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

TODAY’S FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Hosted by the Agris /Savage families and the family of Pauline Toumpouras.

TODAY’S MEMORIAL: 1-Year Memorial for the repose of the soul of Pauline Toumpouras.
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