Check It Out At St. Demetrios, Elmhurst-6/6/2021

The

Greek Orthodox Church

St. Demetrios

Good Morning to You,

The Family & Friends of

The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios

Elmhurst, IL

CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ!

June 6, 2021

6th Sunday of Pascha - Sunday of the Blind Man

We Must Obey in Order to See:

Homily for the Sunday of the Blind Man

Fr. Philip LeMasters-Ancient Faith Ministries

Christ is Risen!

Seeing is believing. There are many things in life that we will not accept unless we see them with our own eyes. And there are some things that we have to learn how to see because they are not obvious to the untrained eye. It often takes experience to see something rightly, to understand its true significance. If that is true in everyday life, it is all the more the case in how we know God.

Sunday of the Blind Man

Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, June 10th

Epistle Reading (6/6/2021): Acts 16:16-34

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Gospel Reading (6/6/2021): John 9:1-38

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Holy Virgin Martyrs Martha, Mary, Kyria, Vareria and Marcia of Caesarea

June 6th

Learn About These Five Maidens

"You cannot be too gentle, too kind. Shun even to appear harsh in your treatment of each other. Joy, radiant joy, streams from the face of him who gives and kindles joy in the heart of him who receives. All condemnation is from the devil. Never condemn each other. Instead of condemning others, strive to reach inner peace. Keep silent, refrain from judgment. This will raise you above the deadly arrows of slander, insult, and outrage, and will shield your glowing hearts against all evil."

St. Seraphim of Sarov

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.

Apostolos Angelacos (+6 Months)

Demetrios Dravellas (+3 Years)

Vasilios Dravellas (+20 Years)

Despina Koumoustiotis (+40 Days)

Konstantinos Masouras (+5 Years)

St. Demetrios Parish Information

This Week at St. Demetrios

Sunday, June 6th

6th SUNDAY OF PASCHA-SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN

ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΣΤ' ΤΟΥ ΤΥΦΛΟΥ

Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.

Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.

Pythagoras Saturday Greek School Graduation Following the Divine Liturgy

Monday, June 7th

Pythagoras Greek School Picnic, 5p.m.-6:30p.m.

Athletics BBQ, 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

Tuesday, June 8th

No Programs or Activities Scheduled

Wednesday, June 9th

Pythagoras Greek School (PGS) 6th Grade Graduation, 5p.m.

In Main Church-Families of Graduates Only

Thursday, June 10th

THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Η ΑΝΑΛΗΨΙΣ ΤΟΥ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ ΗΜΩΝ ΙΗΣΟΥ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ

Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.

Θεία Λειτουργία, 9π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9a.m.

Hierarchical Great Vespers, 7p.m.

The Feast of His Eminence Metropolitan NATHANAEL of Chicago

Reception Hosted by the Metropolis & Our Ladies Philoptochos following the Service.

Friday, June 11th

BARTHOLOMEW THE HOLY APOSTLE

ΒΑΡΘΟΛΟΜΑΙΟΣ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ

Feast Day of His Eminence Metropolitan NATHANANEL of Chicago

Hierarchical Orthros & Divine Liturgy - Annunciation Cathedral in Chicago

Saturday, June 12th

No Activities or Programs Scheduled

Sunday, June 13th

SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FATHERS

ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΑΓ. ΠΑΤΕΡΩΝ

Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.

Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.

Philoptochos Graduate Sunday

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,

Saturday, June 12th

Amelia Konstantina

Daughter of Justin & Sophia Dickey

Godparent-George Marinos

Dylan

Son of Dylan & Ashley Lau

Godparents-Lisa Lau and Chris Rebeck

Church Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 9a.m.-5p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

2021 Stewardship of

The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios

Stewardship as of Friday, June 4th 351 Stewards

COMPLETE YOUR COMMITMENT CARD ONLINE

PYTHAGORAS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY

We are Hiring!

Pythagoras Children's Academy is hiring for the

2021-22 school year!

Apply today: https://pythagoraschildrensacademy.org/opportunities/

or contact Staci Tagaris Ward at atagaris@pythagoraschildrensacademy.org

Job Opening for Office Manager at St. Demetrios

The Office Manager is responsible for the 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 Bulletin

3. Secretarial Support to Pastoral Staff and Parish Council

4. Maintenance of Office Files

5. Keys: Provide keys to personnel as needed

6. Handle Incoming Mail

7. Receive Visitors to Office and Responds to Needs

8. Handle the Telephone & Answering Machine

Please contact Mr. Anthony Louras (aclouras@gmail.com) or Fr. Dionysios (paterdionysio@gmail.com) for more information.

Athletics Update

2020-2021

GOAL

Athletic Season

2020-21 GOAL season has come to an end.

SDE Spartans would like to thank all the parents, family and friends for all their support.

A special thanks to Fr. Dionysios & Fr. Kosmas for their

support and guidance.

A very well deserved congratulations to all the players for a successful year.

Grade School (7th-8th grade) Basketball - 2020-21 Champions (Back to Back)
Jr. Olympics 7-9 year old Soccer GOLD Medal
Jr. Olympics 7-10 year old co-ed Basketball GOLD Medal
Jr. Olympics 13-18 year old co-ed Softball GOLD Medal
Jr. Olympics 11-13 year old co-ed Basketball SILVER Medal
Jr. Olympics 13-18 year old Girls Volleyball SILVER Medal

Looking forward to 2021-22. Have a great summer.

THE LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS INVITES THE

GRADUATE CLASS OF 2021

Each year, the Ladies Philoptochos of St. Demetrios Elmhurst,

honors our parish's graduates by hosting a brief

recognition ceremony immediately following Divine Liturgy.

If you have a graduate finishing the schools below and would like to be included in the program, please click here and include

the parents’ names, school attended and city, if high school which college attending, if college which degree earned.

-PCA Kindergarten

-Pythagoras Greek Schools 6th grade

-Middle School or Junior High School (8th grade)

-High School

-College, Master's or beyond

Flyer for Graduate Sunday

PYTHAGORAS GREEK SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2021/2022

Pythagoras Greek School enrollment for FALL 2021--22 classes has officially started.

We will be offering both Monday/Wednesday and Saturday programs on-site this fall.

Classes offered are Kindergarten, 1st - 6th grade and Ellinomatheia (Saturday only).

Our first day of classes is: PGS September 8th and PSGS September 11th.

If you are a new family to our school follow the link below to register.

https://mytads.com/a/pythagorasgreek

If you are a returning family, be on the lookout for an email from Pythagoras through TADS. If you have any questions about this process please do not hesitate to contact us at pythagorasgreekschool@gmail.com.

Thank you and have a nice summer!!

LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY OF ST. DEMETRIOS

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ!

With the blessings of Fr. Dionysios, the Ladies Philoptochos successfully held their board elections this month!

Congratulations to the ladies who were elected for the next two-year term from September 2021 to May/June 2023. A great big thank you to ALL the women of our Saint Demetrios Parish that labor tirelessly all year using their God given gifts and talents to raise funds and help our brothers and sisters in need.

We wish everyone a blessed and safe summer, and we look forward to seeing you in the fall which is the beginning of our next ecclesiastical year!

The Ladies Philoptochos is planning their first meeting on Tuesday, September 21st at 7pm so please add this to your calendars!

With God’s blessings and the intercession of Saint Demetrios,

Christiana Panousis

Ladies Philoptochos President

Toula Hilaris

Ladies Philoptochos Corresponding Secretary

Saint Demetrios Parish Bookstore

Thinking about graduation, wedding

or baby gifts?

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!