TODAY:
Archpastoral Visitation
We welcome this day our Spiritual Father, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago presiding at the Eucharist this morning with our gratitude. Many years, Master!
Fellowship Hour: Makaronatha Luncheon
We invite all to join us for a tradition pasta luncheon following services this morning, hosted by our Saint Demetrios GOYA.
Pasta Drive Concludes Today
Today we conclude our Pasta-bilities drive, with thanks to all our donors!
Forgiveness Vespers
His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael invites all the faithful to the Vespers of Forgiveness marking the beginning of Great Lent this evening at the Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Elmhurst, IL, beginning 6:00 p.m.
DURING THE WEEK
We at sundown we begin the Great Fast, strictly fasting every weekday (except March 25), while wine and oil are permitted on Saturdays and Sundays.
Please note that our Parish Office hours have changed, being closed on Monday and Friday, and open Tuesday--Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Clean Monday, March 18
6:30 p.m. Great Compline
Wednesday, March 20
6:30 p.m. Presanctified Divine Liturgy
Friday, March 22
7:00 p.m. First Salutations
Saturday, March 23: Feast of St Theodore and the Kollyva
8:30 a.m. Divine Services & General Memorial
Sunday, March 24: Sunday of Orthodoxy
8:15 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy
Breakfast Drive begins
NEWS
2024 Stewardship Pledge Drive
We thank those who have submitted their 2024 Pledge Forms already, and we pray the remainder of our faithful will do so as soon as possible. Pledge forms were sent by mail to parishioner households, but if you did not receive one or are in need, they are available today in the Narthex, in our weekly email bulleting, or you may have one sent to you from the Parish Office. One may make their payments online by visiting our website (www.stdemetrioshammond.org)
Donating in Time of Need
Next weel we begin our Pasta-bilities Drive through March 17. And we are always accepting non-perishable foods to assist those in need, and items may be dropped off in the Narthex (foyer) at services on Sunday and Feastdays. Likewise, our Philoptochos Ladies are seeking donations of coffee to assist the City Rescue Mission of Hammond, a local homeless shelter. Again, donations can be left in the Narthex or at the Parish Office during the week.
50th Wedding Anniversarty/85th Birthday
Remember our practice of honoring couples on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary or persons on their 85th birthday! If you know of a couple or person that is celebrating these blessed milestones, please inform us through the Parish Office or contact Father David directly.
Although we honor couples and persons once (and it may occur "after the fact" if not done at the time), we do make an exception for those reaching their 100th year as well!
Parish Email List:
If you have not been receiving our emails, please forward your email address to our Parish Office. The Sunday Parish Bulletin with all updates and activities will be sent to each email on our list on the evening of the Friday before. Submissions or requests for Parish-wide emails should be directed to Father David.