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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Εξ ύψους κατήλθες ο εύσπλαγχνος, ταφήν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ίνα ημάς ελευθερώσης τών παθών, Η ζωή καί η Ανάστασις ημών, Κύριε δόξα σοι.
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press
Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. -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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century
Let us then become lowly, that we may be high. For most utterly doth arrogance abase. ... Abraham saith, "I am ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century
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SUNDAY MARCH 21, SUNDAY OF ST. MARY OF EGYPT
-Orthros, 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am
-Altar Servers: St. Stephen
-Greek Independence Day Program
-OCF Meeting
TUESDAY, March 23
- Koulourakia Baking Workshop, 9 am
- Greek School, 4-6 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 24
- Koulourakia Baking Workshop, 9 am
- Vespers, Annunciation of the Theotokos, Annunciation Cathedral, Boston, 7:00 pm
THURSDAY, March 25
Annunciation of the Theotokos
- Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
- Senior Guild Luncheon
- Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm
FRIDAY, March 26
- GOYA lock-in begins
- Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen, 4-7 pm
SATURDAY, March 27
Lazarus Saturday
- Orthros 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am
- Communion Breakfast & Palm-Cross Making
PALM SUNDAY, March 28
- Orthros 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
- Family Worship/No Church School classes
- Altar Servers – St. Lawrence
- Bridegroom Service, 7 pm
TODAY: ANNUNCIATION & GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PROGRAM
Join us after Liturgy for a brief program, including a wonderful dance performance and the efforts of our beloved children. The entire parish is invited to share in this event. A date for our annual parade has also been confirmed: please march with us on Sunday, April 25th, 1:00 pm.
RETREAT CENTER “MINISTRY PARTNERS”
At the close of Liturgy today, we’ll hear from one of our own: Peter Gavrilles, a former St. Demetrios GOYA member and MBC camper. Peter is a student at Mass Maritime Academy, and remains an active, engaged member of our parish family. Today he’ll share his excitement for our new retreat center, camping ...Read Full Text >
FLOWER SPONSORSHIPS FOR SALUTATIONS
Throughout the Fridays of Lent, an icon of the Virgin and Child is beautifully decorated with flowers for our Salutations services. If you’d like to sponsor the flowers for any given night please contact the church office. This is a meaningful way to remember a loved one or simply engage in this most holy of ...Read Full Text >
SENIOR GUILD LITURGY & LUNCHEON MARCH 25
Liturgy for the Annunciation begins at 9:30 am with a wonderful luncheon to follow. Please wear something blue and white: a heart, scarf, purse, sweater, tie, etc. You may be surprised with a token gift for your originality. See you then!
PHILOPTOCHOS
KOULOURAKIA BAKING WORKSHOP MARCH 23 & 24
All are invited to attend this workshop led by Georgia Cosmopoulos. Start time for both workshop days is 9:00 am. Please contact Georgia for more details and with questions: 508-872-6827.
ONGOING MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
A reminder to all women of St. ...Read Full Text >
YOUTH HIGHLIGHTS
GOYA LOCK-IN RETREAT MARCH 26/27
GOYAns from local parishes will join us for this night of reflection and fellowship. This retreat starts at 6:00 pm. Look for our sign-up table today.
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS LITURGY, BREAKFAST AND PALM-CROSS MAKING, MARCH 27
Our HOPE & JOY ministries will ...Read Full Text >
EASTER LILY DONATIONS
Please help us beautify our sanctuary during this Paschal season. Each lily is $20. Please fill out an order form, available in the Narthex, and drop off in one of the offering trays. Checks should be made payable to “St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church” and forwarded to the office.
ST. DEMETRIOS BOOKSTORE
Wonderful Great Lent and Easter books are now available—also, a wide selection for children of all ages, great for gift-giving. Bookstore assistant needed. If interested, please contant Carol Loridas at 781-449-7176.
HOLY FRIDAY FOOD OFFERINGS
If you’d like to offer a dish on Holy Friday, please make sure to contact Presv. Elaine or Matina Pappas ahead of time. They will be organizing our meal selections and making sure we have enough of each dish.
REACHING OUT DURING LENT
OCMC LENTEN MISSION BOXES
We are created in the image of God and are called to be models of this blessing. With this in mind, please support the work of our mission clergy
and workers in the field as they spread the Word of God throughout the world. Fill your mission boxes and return them to Church ...Read Full Text >
SAVE THE DATES:
Annual Golf Tournament June 8;
Greek Independence Day Program March 21
Greek Independence Day Parade April 25
Come Receive the Light -- Dr Jim Skedros - March 26
March 26
Speaker: Dr. Jim Skedros
Topic: Lent in the Early Church
On today`s episode of Come Receive the Light, Prof. Jim Skedros, Professor of Byzantine Studies & Early Christianity at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, is back to tell us about the history and development of Great ...Read Full Text >
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Come Receive The Light Schedule Of Programs For March 2010
March 5, 2010
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NBC Network To Air Pascha: The Resurrection Of Christ
March 5, 2010
The video presentation of "Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ," a program highlighting Orthodox Christian Pascha, or Easter, will broadcast on NBC affiliates nationwide in April 2010. The program, produced by Greek Orthodox Telecommunications and sponsored by FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, highlights Holy and Great Week, focusing on the deeply moving and ancient services that recount the Gospel narrative leading to the Death and Resurrection of Christ. ...Read Full Text >
2010-2011 Scholarship Applications Available
March 12, 2010
Applications for the three scholarships administered by the Chancellor’s Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are now available for awards to be made for the 2010-2011 academic year. ...Read Full Text >
Registration Now Available For Ionion Village Family Camp 2010
March 9, 2010
Ionian Village Family Camp, a collaboration of the offices of Ionian Village and the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, is currently accepting registrations for its inaugural Family Camp to be held July 17-26, 2010. ...Read Full Text >
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