The
Greek Orthodox Church
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St. Demetrios
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December 05, 2021
10th Sunday of Luke
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Epistle Reading (12/05/2021): Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2
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Gospel Reading (12/05/2021): Luke 113:10-17
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Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra
This Saint lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed in 330, As a young man, he desired to espouse the solitary life. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. It was made known to him, however, that this was not the will of God for him, but that he should return to his homeland to be a cause of salvation for many. He returned to Myra, and was ordained bishop. He became known for his abundant mercy, providing for the poor and needy, and delivering those who had been unjustly accused. No less was he known for his zeal for the truth. He was present at the First Ecumenical Council of the 318 Fathers at Nicaea in 325; upon hearing the blasphemies that Arius brazenly uttered against the Son of God, Saint Nicholas struck him on the face. Since the canons of the Church forbid the clergy to strike any man at all, his fellow bishops were in perplexity what disciplinary action was to be taken against this hierarch whom all revered. In the night our Lord Jesus Christ and our Lady Theotokos appeared to certain of the bishops, informing them that no action was to be taken against him, since he had acted not out of passion, but extreme love and piety. The Dismissal Hymn for holy hierarchs, The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock ... was written originally for Saint Nicholas. He is the patron of all travellers, and of sea-farers in particular; he is one of the best known and best loved Saints of all time.
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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.
Antonios Anton0poulos + 10 Years
Christos Bakos + 3 Years
Stavroula Bakos + 40 Days
Ioannis Kakleas + 17 Years
James Makris + 41 Yeras
Helen Makris + 10 Years
Helen Nikols + 40 Days
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St. Demetrios Parish Information
This Week at St. Demetrios
Sunday, December 5th
10th 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
Parish Council Elections - For 2022, 2023
Stewardship Appreciation Luncheon
Monday, December 6th
Nicholas The Wondeworker
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:15π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:15a.m.
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15pm.
Pythagoras Greek School PGS 4:30-6:30pm
Tuesday December 7th
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15pm.
Wednesday, December 8th
Children's Liturgy for PCA
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15
Pythagoras Greek School PGS 4:30-6:30pm
Thursday, December 9th
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15
Philoptochos Christmas party - 6 pm Empress
Friday, December 10th
Pythagoras Children's Academy 8:30 - 3:15
Saturday, December 11th
Pythagoras Greek School PGS 9:00-12:30pm
Sunday, December 12th
11th Sunday of Luke
Spyridon The Wonderworker
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.
Sunday School immediately following Holy Communion
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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
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."
Saturday December 11, 2021
Anthony Iliopoulos and Daniela Cervantes
Sponsor: Nick Bizios
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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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2021 Stewardship of
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
Stewardship as of Friday, November 26
514 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 October 2021 financial results.
Thank you,
Dominick Vassos
PC Treasurer
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2021-2022
GOAL
Athletic Season
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Congratulations to our 7th/8th grade and High School basketball teams on this past weekend's Metropolitan Iakovos Memorial Thanksgiving Tournament (MIMT).
The 7th/8th grade team is the 2021-22 MIMT CHAMPIONS.
The High School team is the 2021-22 MIMT Consolation CHAMPIONS.
Congrats to the players and the coaches on a great weekend.
Thank you parents for your continued support.
This week's games are at St. Haralambos, 7373 N. Caldwell, Niles
3rd/4th Grade @ 1:30
5th/6th Grade @ 2:30
7th/8th Grade @ 3:30
High School @ 4:30
Basketball is back for 1st and 2nd grades. Practices are on Fridays and will start December 3rd. Below is a link to register.
GOAL does not have a division for this age group, but we will reach out to other parishes that have this age group and schedule scrimmages. The main goals for this division is to teach the kids the fundamentals of basketball, interacting with other kids and most importantly, having fun.
Thank you,
SDE Athletics
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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