The
Greek Orthodox Church
of
St. Demetrios
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October 24, 2021
6th Sunday Of Luke
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Epistle Reading (10/24/2021): II Corinthians 9:6-11
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Gospel Reading (10/24/2021): Luke 8:26-39
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Saint Demetrius was a Thessalonian, a most pious son of pious and noble parents, and a teacher of the Faith of Christ. When Maximian first came to Thessalonica in 290, he raised the Saint to the rank of Duke of Thessaly. But when it was discovered that the Saint was a Christian, he was arrested and kept bound in a bath-house. While the games were under way in the city, Maximian was a spectator there. A certain friend of his, a barbarian who was a notable wrestler, Lyaeus by name, waxing haughty because of the height and strength of his body, boasted in the stadium and challenged the citizens to a contest with him. All that fought with him were defeated. Seeing this, a certain youth named Nestor, aquaintance of Demetrius', came to the Saint in the bath-house and asked his blessing to fight Lyaeus single-handed. Receiving this blessing and sealing himself with the sign of the precious Cross, he presented himself in the stadium, and said, "O God of Demetrius, help me!" and straightway he engaged Lyaeus in combat and smote him with a mortal blow to the heart, leaving the former boaster lifeless upon the earth. Maximian was sorely grieved over this, and when he learned who was the cause of this defeat, he commanded straightway and Demetrius was pierced with lances while he was yet in the bath-house, As for Nestor, Maximian commanded that he be slain with his own sword. |
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Memorials
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.
Androniki Marinakou +10 Years
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St. Demetrios Parish Information
This Week at St. Demetrios
Sunday, October 24th
6th Sunday of Luke
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.
Sunday School immediately following Holy Communion
Monday, October 25th
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15pm.
Pythagoras Greek School PGS 4:30-6:30pm
Demetrios the Myrrhbearer
Great Vespers 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 26th
Demetrios the Myrrhbearer
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15pm.
Wednesday, October 27th
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15pm
Pythagoras Greek School PGS 4:30-6:30pm
Thursday, October 28th
OXI Day
The Holy Protection of Theotokos
School church for PCA
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15pm
Friday, October 29th
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15pm.
Saturday, October 30th
Pythagoras Saturday Greek School PSGS 9-12:30pm
Sunday, October 31st
5th Sunday of Luke
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.
Sunday School immediately following Holy Communion
Kosmas and Damianos, The Holy Unmercenaries
Great Vespers 7 p.m.
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Sacraments this Week
Baptisms
"All who have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ. Alleluia"
We welcome into the Greek Orthodox Faith
Sunday, October 24
Nathaniel
Son of Kevin and Melissa Vandewater
Sponsors: Pete and Ellie Stamatopoulos
Eleni
Daughter of Panagioti Fountelas and Nicole Laplaca
Sponsor: Panagiota Bertolini
Weddings
"Join them together in oneness of mind; crown them with wedlock into one flesh; grant to them the fruit of the womb, and the gain of well favored children."
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Church Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9a.m.-3p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Due to staffing shortage in the office,
please call first before visiting.
630-834-7010
Please consider emailing the office at saintdemetriosoffice@gmail.com
if you need to request an action.
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General Assembly Meeting:
Tuesday November 9, 2021
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2021 Stewardship of
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
Stewardship as of Friday, October 22
491 Stewards
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Dear Stewards, Parishioners & Friends,
In our commitment to the financial transparency of our beloved Parish, The Parish Council, Fr. Dionysios and Fr. Theofanis welcome you to review our September 2021 financial results.
Thank you,
Dominick Vassos
PC Treasurer
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2021-2022
GOAL
Athletic Season
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CHURCH ATHLETICS
The 2021-22 GOAL season is upon us. After a rough 2020 we are looking forward to returning to a full schedule. The registration form is online for your convenience. The form includes the teams we anticipate will participate, along with practice days and times. Coaches will be following up with starting dates.
High School players (boy or girl) that are playing for their respective schools are not eligible to play. They are welcomed to participate in practice until that decision is made.
We are still considering a 1st/2nd grade team. If anyone is interested in coaching this team or assisting with another team, please contact us at sde.spartans@gmail.com.
Looking forward to a wonderful season.
GO SPARTANS!
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As we start our new year, we are excited to announce that our parish will participate in Project HOPE (Humanitarian Outreach & Philanthropic Engagement). Project HOPE is a Metropolis initiative to support children, families, and individuals by partnering with parishes and local networks to help achieve food security and stable housing (https://www.chicago.goarch.org/hope) . This is a continuous year round effort. The goal for each parish is to help this effort by providing 20 bags of food each month. We are confident that our generous parish will be able to meet and exceed this goal.
Each bag must contain only the non-perishable items shown below. During your weekly grocery shopping, please remember our brothers and sisters in need and purchase a few items from the list for them.
When you have collected all of the items, bring your bag to church with you on Sundays, or arrange a drop-off day/time during the week with the church office. Once a month, we will bring all the bags we have collected to the Hellenic Museum in Chicago for distribution. Extra bags will be distributed to our local food pantry.
You can also support Project HOPE by making a monetary donation. The cost for All the items in the bag is less than $20. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.
"for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me" Matthew 25:35-36
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Καθώς ξεκινάμε την νέα μας χρονιά, είμαστε στην ευχάριστη θέση να ανακοινώσουμε ότι η ενορία μας θα συμμετάσχει στο Project HOPE (Humanitarian Outreach & Philanthropic Engagement). Το Project HOPE είναι μια πρωτοβουλία της Μητροπόλεως του Σικάγου για την υποστήριξη παιδιών, οικογενειών και ατόμων σε συνεργασία με ενορίες και τοπικά δίκτυα, για την επίτευξη μιας ασφάλειας φαγητού και σταθερής στέγασης (https://www.chicago.goarch.org/hope). Είναι μια συνεχής προσπάθεια όλο το χρόνο. Ο στόχος για κάθε ενορία είναι να βοηθήσει αυτή την προσπάθεια παρέχοντας 20 σακούλες φαγητού κάθε μήνα. Είμαστε βέβαιοι ότι η γενναιόδωρη ενορία μας όχι μόνο θα πετύχει αλλά και θα ξεπεράσει αυτόν τον στόχο.
Κάθε σακούλα πρέπει να περιέχει μόνο τα μη αλλοιωμένα τρόφιμα της λίστας. Όταν πηγαίνετε στο super market για τα δικά σας τρόφιμα, να θυμάστε τους αδελφούς και τις αδελφές μας που έχουν ανάγκη και αγοράστε μερικά τρόφιμα από τη λίστα γι 'αυτούς.
Όταν έχετε μαζέψει όλα τα τρόφιμα, φέρτε την σακούλα στην εκκλησία μαζί σας τις Κυριακές, ή κανονίστε μια μέρα/ώρα κατά τη διάρκεια της εβδομάδας με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας για να την φέρετε. Μια φορά το μήνα, θα πηγαίνουμε όλες τις σακούλες με τα τρόφιμα που έχουμε μαζέψει στο Ελληνικό Μουσείο στο Σικάγο για διανομή. Επιπλέον τρόφιμα θα διανέμονται σε οργανισμούς και άτομα της περιοχής μας.
Μπορείτε επίσης να υποστηρίξετε το Project HOPE με χρηματικές δωρεές. Το κόστος για Όλα τα τρόφιμα στην σακούλα είναι λιγότερο από $20. Οποιοδήποτε ποσό θα εκτιμηθεί πολύ.
«γιατί πείνασα και μου δώσατε να φάω, δίψασα και μου δώσατε να πιω, ήμουν ξένος και με περιμαζέψατε, γυμνός και με ντύσατε, άρρωστος και με επισκεφθήκατε, φυλακισμένος κι ήρθατε να με δείτε» Ματθαίον 25: 35-36
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Job Opening for Office Manager
at St. Demetrios
The Office Manager is responsible for an efficient operation of the church office, including the coordination of all clerical activities and facility operations.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Handle church correspondence
2. Preparation of weekly e-bulletin
3. Secretarial support to pastoral staff and Parish Council
4. Maintenance of office files
5. Oversee and manage distribution of keys to personnel
6. Distribute and handle incoming mail
7. Receive visitors to office and respond to their needs
8. Handle incoming calls and respond to messages
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Saint Demetrios Parish Bookstore
Thinking about graduation,
wedding or baby gifts?
Don't forget your Parish Bookstore!
We have many beautiful items in our bookstore for you to chose from, including books and icons, and religious favors for weddings or baptisms.
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. 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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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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