Good Afternoon to You,
The Family & Friends of
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
Elmhurst, IL
May 16, 2021
3rd Sunday of Pascha-Sunday of the Myrrhbearing Women

CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ!
With a Courage Born of Love: Homily for the Sunday of the Myrrh Bearing Women in the Orthodox Church
Fr. Philip LeMasters

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
We have now been celebrating our Lord’s victory over death for two weeks. We will continue to do so for a few more weeks, saying “Christ is Risen” many times. But we must not let our celebration of Pascha stop there. For we want to live the new life that the Lord has brought to the world; we want to participate in His victory over sin, death, and all that separates us from life eternal. And we can learn an important lesson in how to do that from those who were at the empty tomb on Easter morning as the first witnesses of the resurrection to hear the word of the angel: “He is Risen. He is not here…Go tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.”
Epistle Reading (5/16/2021): Acts 6:1-7
Gospel Reading (5/16/2021): Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8
Memorial      
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.

Konstantinos Karountzos (+ 6 Months)          
St. Demetrios Parish Information


 This Week at St. Demetrios
* As a courtesy reminder, it is necessary to sign up on our website. 
Live-streaming is being offered for all Sunday services.

Sunday, May 16th
3rd SUNDAY OF PASCHA- THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Γ' ΤΩΝ ΜΥΡΟΦΟΡΟΝ
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m. (Live)
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.
Religious Education/Sunday School Zoom Sessions
6:30 p.m.: 3rd-5th grades
7:00 p.m.: 6th-8th grades
7:30 p.m.: 9th-12th grades

Monday, May 17th
Pythagoras Children's Academy, 8:30p.m.-3:15p.m.

Tuesday, May 18th
Pythagoras Children's Academy, 8:30p.m.-3:15p.m.
Philoptochos Feed the Hungry
Philoptochos Meeting & Elections, 7p.m.-9p.m.

Wednesday, May 19th
Pythagoras Children's Academy, 8:30p.m.-3:15p.m.
Pythagoras Greek School (PGS), 4:30p.m.-6:30p.m. (Remote Classes)
PPO Meeting (In Person), 7p.m.

Thursday, May 20th
Pythagoras Children's Academy, 8:30p.m.-3:15p.m.
Visit to the Greek/American Rehabilitation & Care Centre, 1p.m.

Friday, May 21st
SS. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN / ΑΓ. ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΛΕΝΗ
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m. (Live)
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.
Pythagoras Children's Academy, 8:30p.m.-3:15p.m.

Saturday, May 22nd
Pythagoras Greek School (PSGS), 9a.m.-12p.m.

Sunday, May 23rd
4th SUNDAY OF PASCHA / ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Δ΄ ΤΟΥ ΠΑΡΑΛΥΤΟΥ
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m. (Live)
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.

Live-streaming is being offered for all Sunday services.
Links may be found at saintdemetrioselmhurst.org/live or below.
1. Church You-Tube Channel
2. Church Facebook Page
Email for Fr. Dionysios: paterdionysio@gmail.com
Sacraments This Week

Baptism
“All who have been baptized into Christ, Have put on Christ. Alleluia.”
We welcome into the Greek Orthodox Faith,  
 
Sunday, May 16th
Isabella
Daughter of Ted & Carolyn Margaris
 Godparents-Jim & Maryanne Kladis



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Church Services
Please note: We have returned to one Divine Liturgy on Sunday,
Orthros, 8a.m. & Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.


Church Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 9a.m.-5p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Youth Ministry, Religious Ed. & Athletics Update
Religious Education/Sunday School

Zoom Gatherings resumes this Sunday, May 16th

We invite all 3rd-12th graders to join us every Sunday evening for a half hour zoom meeting. Grades 3-5 @ 6:30pm, Grades 6-8 @ 7pm and Grades 9-12 @ 7:30pm.

You may also contact our director, Mrs. Lia Papadopoulos, to be added or with any questions at religiousedteacher@gmail.com.
2021 Stewardship of
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios

Stewardship as of Friday, May 14th 309 Stewards
Please click on the button below to obtain the flyer and the noted links!
Saint Demetrios Parish Bookstore

Don't forget your Parish 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!
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
ONLINE GIVING
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found on our parish website?
Here you can contribute towards
"Light a Vigil Candle" and more.
Your Church Office of The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
Elmhurst, IL
630.834.7010
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