The
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St. Demetrios
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The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
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Believing is Seeing
On the Gospel of Luke 18:35-43
Today, a blind man, who has lived his life by the side of the road, asks our Lord for healing. Like the blind man, we all suffer with some form of blindness – if not perhaps with our physical eyes, then blindness within our hearts and minds. We focus on the wrong places and this leads us into suffering and despair. Perhaps we gaze ahead with extreme farsightedness, focused on what's in front of us: our calendars, our careers, our plans for next month, next year. Perhaps we stare at others too much: noticing what they have, what they do for a living, how they look and act; we develop envy, scorn, we judge and desire. Or we focus only on personal needs, while oblivious to the real needs of those around us.
When our eyes are closed, we miss what is right in front of us. When we look elsewhere, with envy or greed or mindless distraction, we miss what is right in front of us. We stare into space, we are scattered, we suffer and blindly fall into sin. Is this how God calls us to live?
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Saint Xenia of Rome and her
Two Maidservants
January 24th
Saint Xenia, the daughter of a Christian noble family of Rome, was born in the course of the 5th century and named Eusebia in holy Baptism. Although she had grown up wit the desire of consecrating her virginity to the Lord Jesus Christ, her parents made preparations regardless for the marriage which they had arranged for her. So it was that, on her wedding night, she fled with two of her maidservants and embarked on a ship bound for Alexandria.
On reaching the island of Kos, she changed her name to Xenia or Xeni ("the Stranger") in order to not be known to anyone and, lifting up her hands to God, she prayed earnestly that, as He had sent the Apostle Paul to St. Thekla, so He would send a second Paul to guide her also on the road to salvation. There then appeared to her a venerable Elder, who was indeed named Paul. He took her and her two companions to the city of Mylassa in Caria (southwestern Turkey), where there was a monastery of which he was Abbot, and he offered them cells nearby.
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Epistle Reading (1/24/2021): 1 Timothy 1:15-17
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Gospel Reading (1/24/2021): Luke 18: 35-43
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With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of Your servant where there is no pain,
nor sorrow, nor suffering; but life everlasting.
Μετά των Αγίων ανάπαυσον, Χριστέ, τας ψυχάς των δούλων, ένθα ουκ έστι πόνος, ου λύπη, ου στεναγμός, αλλά ζωή ατελεύτητος.
First Divine Liturgy:
Dimitrios Letsos ( +40 Days)
Second Divine Liturgy:
Thodhori Fili (+40 Days)
Haralambos Skintges (+3 Years)
Eleni Skintzis (+1 Year)
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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 for Orthros and the 1st Divine Liturgy.
Sunday, January 24th
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΙΔ΄ ΛΟΥΚΑ
14TH SUNDAY OF LUKE
Όρθρος, 7π.μ. / Orthros, 7a.m. (Live)
ΠΡΩΤΗ Θεία Λειτουργία, 8:30π.μ. / FIRST Divine Liturgy, 8:30a.m. (Live)
ΔΕΥΤΕΡΗ Θεία Λειτουργία, 11:00π.μ. / SECOND Divine Liturgy, 11:00a.m.
Religious Education/Sunday School Zoom Sessions
3:00 p.m.: 3rd-5th grades
3:30 p.m.: 6th-8th grades
4:00 p.m.: 9th-12th grades
Monday, January 25th
Αγ. Γρηγόριος Ὁ Θεολόγος / St. Gregory the Theologian
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. & Θεία Λειτουργία, 9π.μ
Orthros, 8a.m. & Divine Liturgy, 9a.m.
Tuesday, January 26th
Pythagoras Children's Academy, 8:30p.m.-3:15p.m.
Wednesday, January 27th
Pythagoras Children's Academy, 8:30p.m.-3:15p.m.
PGS Vasilopita Celebration, 5p.m.
Thursday, January 28th
Pythagoras Children's Academy, 8:30p.m.-3:15p.m.
Philoptochos Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center Visit
Friday, January 29th
Pythagoras Children's Academy, 8:30p.m.-3:15p.m.
Saturday, January 30th
Οἱ Τρεῖς Ἱεράρχες / The Three Hierarchs
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. & Θεία Λειτουργία, 9π.μ
Orthros, 8a.m. & Divine Liturgy, 9a.m.
Pythagoras Greek School (PSGS), 9a.m.-12p.m.
Sunday, January 31st
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΙE΄ ΛΟΥΚΑ
15TH SUNDAY OF LUKE
Όρθρος, 7π.μ. / Orthros, 7a.m. (Live)
ΠΡΩΤΗ Θεία Λειτουργία, 8:30π.μ. / FIRST Divine Liturgy, 8:30a.m. (Live)
ΔΕΥΤΕΡΗ Θεία Λειτουργία, 11:00π.μ. / SECOND Divine Liturgy, 11:00a.m.
Live-streaming is offered on Sundays: Orthros & the 1st Divine Liturgy.
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The Life of Saint Xenia the Fool of St. Petersburg
January 24
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Here rests the body of the servant of God, Xenia Grigorievna, wife of the Imperial Chorister, Colonel Andrei Thedorovich Petrov. Widowed at the age of 26, a pilgrim for 45 years, she lived a total of 71 years.
She was known by the name Andrei Theodorovich.
May whoever knew me pray for my soul that his own may be saved. Amen
Who wrote it, no one knows, but this is all we know about the early life of Blessed Xenia: only that she lived during the reigns of the Empresses Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine II and that she was married to the imperial chorister, Col. Andrei Theodorovich Petrov. From this latter fact we may assume that she was of the lesser nobility.
Presumably, in her early years, she led an ordinary, though comfortable life, performing no services that merited recording or recognition. It would seem that she was happily married and completely devoted to her husband who was, perhaps, a bit worldly. He was still young and in good health when he died suddenly one night at a drinking party.
The unexpected death of her beloved husband completely shattered Xenia Grigorievna and her personal world. She was twenty-six years old, childless, and her husband to whom she was passionately devoted had suddenly died without the benefit of the Holy Mysteries. The distraught widow looked around herself, at all her possessions, at her inane little world and suddenly began to realize the vanity and transitory nature of all earthly joys and treasures. She came to realize that there is true value only in heavenly treasures and real joy in Christ.
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Church Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9a.m.-5p.m.
Saturday: 9a.m.-1p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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2020 Stewardship of
The Greek Orthodox Church
of St. Demetrios
Stewards-602
Thank you to everyone for your love & support!
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2021 Stewardship of
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
Stewardship as of Friday, January 22nd: 102 Stewards
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Pythagoras Children's Academy's Annual Winter Gala
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We are excited to support the Pythagoras Children's Academy’s Annual Winter Gala! Join us for a memorable evening with live comedy by Basile the Comedian - one of the most powerful entertainers in the comedy world today and a gourmet charcuterie board with a bottle of wine by Grazing Table Chicago. To register or make a donation, click on button below. |
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You will always find the latest news about our parish including service schedules, weekly bulletins, current events, along with stewardship and online giving links.
Our website is a wonderful source of information and is made possible through the Archdiocese Internet Ministries.
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Saint Demetrios Parish Bookstore
Need something from our Bookstore?
Mrs. Theresa Kekatos will be available by appointment for "In-the-Church-Office Pick-Up" on Fridays, 3:30pm to 5p.m. Many of you know what items you may need or perhaps you want to pick up a book or icon.
Please contact Mrs. Kekatos at tkekatos@hotmail.com or 708.373.5614 for inquiries, to place your order and/or arrange a time for pick up on Friday. Exact cash, check or credit card is required for payment. Thank you!
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The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
ONLINE GIVING
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Have you visited our Online Giving page
found on our parish website?
Here you can contribute towards
"Light a Vigil Candle" and more.
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Greek Orthodox
Metropolis of Chicago
Want to catch up with the news and events
of your Metropolis?
Visit the Metropolis of Chicago website for everything you need to know and learn!
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❗Calling All High School Seniors❗
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Lighthouse Camp
When Orthodox young people make the transition to college life, they face a myriad of spiritual, social, mental and health-related challenges. Lighthouse is a week-long summer camp ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago designed to walk high school senior grads through an Orthodox understanding of vocation and arm them with the tools they need to hold fast to their faith during their college years.
The Metropolis’ Summer Camp programs accepts campers between their 6th grade and 11th grade years in middle school and high school but does not accept high-school seniors. Currently, there is no ministry serving high-school seniors with the aim of preparing them for college. Lighthouse will be that ministry.
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Your Church Office of The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
Elmhurst, IL
630.834.7010
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The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios - Elmhurst, IL
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