SUNDAY, November 16 ST. MATTHEW, THE APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Youth Choir and Choir Appreciation Day
-Altar Boys-St. Lawrence Team
-“Knit Wits” Christmas Fair in Church Hall
-SAINTLY LIVES Orientation Meeting
-GOYA Meeting following Divine Liturgy
-OCF/YAL Meeting following Divine Liturgy
-Metropolis Philoptochos Luncheon

TUESDAY, November 18 -Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
-Greek School, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
-Greek School Teachers Meeting, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
-Orthodox Life Series, last session until Dec. 2nd, 7–8:30 p.m., Conference Room

THURSDAY, November 20 -Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, November 21 -PRESENTATION OF THE THEOTOKOS
-Orthros, 9:00 a.m., Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Senior Guild Luncheon following the Divine Liturgy
-GOYA Friday, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Dinner & Discussion

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, November 22 & 23 -Holiday Bazaar, Hellenic Nursing Home- (781) 828-7450

SUNDAY, November 23 9TH SUNDAY OF LUKE
-Orthros, 8:30 a.m.
-Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
-Altar Boys-St. Stephen Team
-Philoptochos Thanksgiving Bake Sale

SAINTLY LIVES Today: Orientation meeting with Fr. Alex in the Conference Room following Liturgy.
Put your faith and acting ability to work for our Metropolis Youth Ministries. All Welcome!


ST. DEMETRIOS CHURCH SCHOOL November Verse for the Month: “And the second great commandment is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” (Mark 12:31)

CHURCH SCHOOL CHALLENGE
Students, remember our Challenge!
As you come to Church, between 9:30-9:45, check in with the teacher (by the candles).
The class with the highest level of attendance will be announced at GRADUATION!



THE “KNIT WITS” Christmas Fair TODAY AFTER LITURGY
Come one! Come all! We have lots of great items!
We look forward to seeing you.
Let’s make it a
BIG SUCCESS FOR A NEW CHURCH ORGAN!
Thank you!


YOUTH MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS JOY
Plans are being made for our JOY families to sponsor our community Gingerbread House Event on Dec. 12th. Flyers, a sigh-up poster and more details to follow.
Please contact Donna Elias at donna.elias @gmail.com or 561-901-2203 to join the fun!

GOYANS
Today, we will be having a meeting after Church to discuss plans for our upcoming dance on Dec. 13th, to be hosted by the OCF Ministry. Please make an effort to come and share your ideas.
For GOYA Friday, Nov. 21st, we will be having dinner and a discussion on “Relationships” with Fr. Alex and our advisors. Join us for a great discussion and a great time!

OCF
Thursday, November 20th, 6:00-9:00 p.m., the Metropolis of Boston is hosting a Young Adult event at the Metropolis Center.
Dinner and discussion with Dr. Aristotle (Telly) Papanikolaou. Please contact Metropolis Youth Director, Dino Pappas at 617-277-4742 or pappasdino@hotmail.com.


ST. NICHOLAS GIVING TREE The Reason for the Season: The St. Nicholas Giving Tree Returns to our Parish!
Today, November 23 and 30-the names of 200 children of all ages, under the care of the Mass. Department of Children and Families, will be available for selection by the caring families and individuals of our St. Demetrios parish.
Please plan to sponsor at least one child.
This is the best lesson in the true spirit of giving for our children to emulate and as Christian adults it provides a beautiful expression of God’s charge to us to spread His love.
Contact Nancy Savage at
nancyasavage@cs.com or 508-652-9020.


ALTAR SERVERS St. Lawrence Team: Capts Lee Condakes & Tom Resmini Mike Gatzunis, Matt Gatzunis, Anthony Houhoulis,
John Kambouris and Luke Pashos. (Nov 16 & 30)

St. Stephen Team: Capts Anthony Chirban, Jason Theoharis, & Peter Mavrikos -Perry Maheras, Kosta Pappas, Alex Santangelo, Peter Spinale and Mike Spinale. (Nov 9 & 23)

While the boys are welcome to serve on their “off” Sundays,
Fr. Nick & Fr. Alex are counting on them as scheduled.


ST. DEMETRIOS PHILOPTOCHOS HIGHLIGHTS NEXT SUNDAY - PHILOPTOCHOS
THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE
New this year!
If you would like to pre-order home baked Apple, Pumpkin or Pecan Pies,
contact Philippa Condakes: 781-235-0759.


“YES” (Youth Empowerment and Support) Committee presentation on “Talking with Your Teens About Alcohol.”
Nov. 17th, 7:30 pm, Sudbury United Methodist Church.
For information call 978-443-4351.


SENIOR GUILD Nov. 21st: Presentation of the Theotokos Divine Liturgy followed by Guild Luncheon!
Dec. 3rd: Join us for “A Salem Cross Christmas”!
We’ll travel to Spencer, MA, and enjoy a festive shopping experience at Oakwood Farm, a wonderful full-course luncheon at Salem Cross Inn and a Christmas light display.
Departure: 9:00 am-Arrival back to St. Demetrios: 7:00 pm.
Tour cost is $50.00 per person. Please pay by Nov. 19th.
Contact Tina Haratsis at 781-444-2564.

THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE Monday, Nov. 24th, 7:00 p.m. at the First Parish Church, 349 Boston Post Rd., Weston.
Join our parishioners, local clergy, friends, and neighbors for an hour of thanksgiving and fellowship.

GREEK DANCING Next Sunday, November 23rd and Dec 7th.
For further information please contact Margaret Talmers at 617-323-4752 or Margaret.e.talmers@gmail.com.

ORTHODOX LIFE SERIES: LOOKING AHEAD Join Fr. Alex on Dec. 2nd, 9th and 16th, 7-8:30 pm, for an exploration of contemporary music, mores and spirituality: “The Day I Tried To Live: A Modern Pilgrimage from Desperation to Transformation.”
The music of Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and more will he explored through the lens of Scripture, patristic writings, the Sacraments and Orthodox Spirituality.


BROWN BAG MINISTRY Our Nov/Dec effort will focus on “Comfort Foods” (soups, pastas, etc.) to benefit the Boston Rescue Mission.
Drop-off bins and extra bags are at the front and rear entrances of the Church.
Let’s help those who need us the most this holiday season!

COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP Please volunteer to help serve the coffee hour one Sunday this year. Everything is provided!
We just need your time.
To volunteer, please contact Georgia Mavro at 508-655-4024.
Thank you!