Good Afternoon to you, Friends & Family of
The Greek Orthodox Church of
St. Demetrios


Gospel Commentary
for the
Sunday After the Holy Cross
The Gospel of St. Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

St. Theophylact of Ochrid
(Homilies on the Gospel of St. Mark)
Epistle Reading (9/20/2020): Galatians 2:16-20
Gospel Reading (9/20/2020): Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Life of the Great Martyr
Eustathios Plakidas
with
his Wife and Children of Rome

by St. Dimitri of Rostov
September 20th
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St. Demetrios Parish Information



 This Week at St. Demetrios
* As a courtesy reminder, it is necessary to call the Church Office to register for an upcoming service. Live-streaming is offered on Sundays (Orthros & 1st Divine Liturgy) and as needed on major feast days.

Κυριακή, 20 Σεπτεμβρίου / Sunday, September 20th
Κυριακή Μετά την Ύψωσιν του Τιμίου Σταυρού
Sunday After the Holy Cross
Όρθρος, 7π.μ. / Orthros, 7a.m. (Live)
ΠΡΩΤΗ Θεία Λειτουργία, 8:30 π.μ. / FIRST Divine Liturgy, 8:30a.m. (Live)
ΔΕΥΤΕΡΗ Θεία Λειτουργία, 11:00 π.μ. / SECOND Divine Liturgy, 11:00a.m.

Τετάρτη, 23 Σεπτεμβρίου / Wednesday, September 23rd
Σύλληψις Προδρόμου / Conception of John the Baptist
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9 a.m.

Σάββατο, 26 Σεπτεμβρίου / Saturday, September 26th
Η Μετάστασις του Ιωάννου Θεολόγου
Falling Asleep of St. John the Theologian
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9 a.m.

Κυριακή, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου / Sunday, September 27th
Kυριακή Α΄Λουκά / 1st Sunday of Luke
Όρθρος, 7π.μ. / Orthros, 7a.m. (Live)
ΠΡΩΤΗ Θεία Λειτουργία, 8:30 π.μ. / FIRST Divine Liturgy, 8:30a.m. (Live)
ΔΕΥΤΕΡΗ Θεία Λειτουργία, 11:00 π.μ. / SECOND Divine Liturgy, 11:00a.m.

Live-streaming is offered on Sundays (Orthros & 1st Divine Liturgy)
and as needed on major feast days.
1. Church Website (Live-Stream Feed)
2. Church You-Tube Channel
3. Church Facebook Page
SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS THIS SUNDAY!

At-Home Lessons will be sent every Thursday along with weekly Zoom meetings for our older grades. If you have not received information via our Sunday School Weekly E-Mail, please contact our Sunday School directors (religiousedteacher@gmail.com) to be added to the list and also give them pertinent information about your children (name, grade, etc...). Although we will be online and virtual for the time-being, we still want to maintain our Sunday School database for the future. Click the button below to check out the Fall Sunday School Calendar.  
CALLING ALL
6TH-12TH GRADERS!

It has been quite some time since we have gathered together as a GOYA! The time has come! We are excited to bring everyone back in a safe and meaningful way this Monday, September 21st @ 6:30pm.

We will follow all guidelines for group meetings - which include wearing a face mask/covering, socially distancing, hand sanitizing, not displaying any symptoms, etc...

GOYANS...we miss you, we love you and we hope to see you this Monday, if not sooner at Church. Click the button below to take a look at the Fall 2020 schedule.

Church Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 9a.m. - 5p.m.
Saturday: 9a.m. - 1p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Parish Registry as of September 20th:
Baptisms 25   Chrismations 2
Weddings 1   Funerals 27
Shut-Ins 20   
Hospital & Home Visitations 460
New Email Address For ΠαπΑνδρέας

papandreasgeorganas@gmail.com
2020 Stewardship of
The Greek Orthodox Church 
of St. Demetrios
Stewardship as of Friday, September 18th - 557

OR

The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
ONLINE GIVING

Have you visited our Online Giving page found on our parish website?
Here you can contribute towards "Campaign 84",
"Light a Vigil Candle" and more.
THE TIME HAS COME...

TASTE OF GREECE - CURB"SIDE" APPEAL

Drive Thru & Curb your Grecian appetite!
THIS WEEKEND!

Everyone on our mailing list should have received a letter and the flyer/order form for this event - along with TWO raffle tickets! Enjoying some delicious, Greek food has never been easier. Order in advance or drive up for curbside pick-up! 
There are four easy ways!
  • ONLINE - Visit our dedicated Curbside Event website - elmhurstgreekfest.com. Ordering goes live on Monday, September 21st!
  • PHONE - Call in your order to the Church Office at 630.834.7010
  • FAX - Fax it to 630.834.7156
  • DRIVE-UP - To expedite things, you can bring your completed order form or just order when you arrive.
We look forward to seeing you and serving up some delicious, Greek food and sweets. Need more raffle tickets? Feel free to contact the Church Office.  Thank you in advance for supporting this event!
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
announced the launch of a new ministry designed to address food security and stable housing for families and individuals living in the Chicago area.

Called Project HOPE  (Humanitarian Outreach and Philanthropic Engagement), the new ministry is operating and already has distributed more than five tons of food and more than 2,000 meals to people in need.
If you or someone you know is eligible to participate in food and housing services, please contact the Orthodox Store representative at your parish. If you would like to volunteer your time or support HOPE in other ways, including contributing and partnering with HOPE to distribute meals, please contact us.

His Eminence Metropolitan NATHANAEL's
2020 Archpastoral Teaching

September 1, 2020
 
Dear beloved Clergy, Monastic Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods, and faithful of the Holy Metropolis of Chicago, and all people of goodwill,
 
It’s a great joy to share with you this year’s Archpastoral Teaching, On Life. During these tumultuous times, we are all invited to focus on what is always true, always right, always perfect—God’s love for us through His gift of life.
 
I pray this reflection helps spiritually edify you and your loved ones. Of course, your feedback is always welcome and a joy to receive. 
 
Wishing you a blessed start to the ecclesiastical New Year, I remain
 
In Christ,
+Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago
Worth the Moment to Read a Second Time
Καλό Θα Ήταν Να Το Διαβάσουμε Πάλι






Metropolis of Chicago
Launches a New Women-Led Initiative

Order of the Myrrhbearing Women



Inaugural Servant Leadership Awards




The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago has rescheduled its Inaugural Servant Leadership Awards to be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 as a virtual event (more details to be announced). The evening is dedicated to recognizing laypersons from throughout the Metropolis who have demonstrated exceptional and innovative servant leadership in the Church and whose service has made a difference in the lives of others. During the event, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael will bestow the Metropolis Cross on these exemplary servant leaders in recognition of their efforts.
Your Church Office of The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
Elmhurst, IL
630.924.7010
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios - Elmhurst, IL