Sunday Services -- Kuriakh:
Orthros, 9:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m.
OrqroV, 0900 pm.
Q. Leitourgia, 1000 pm.
Weekday Holy Days (as scheduled):
Orthros, 8:45 a.m.
Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
KaqhmerineV EorteV:
OrqroV, 0845 pm.
Q. Leitourgia, 0930 pm.
We are in the dog days of summer, a beautiful time of the year when the days, though hot and muggy, are producing great produce. The fruits and vegetables are sweet and ripe. Enjoy the harvest!
Gathering together for prayer especially on the Lord's Day (Kyriake), singing of hymns, prayer and fasting were common practices of early Christians (see Acts 13:3; 14:23). The Church encourages the faithful to observe these practices frequently in their efforts to reach higher and more meaningful levels of spiritual awareness. Our Lord's personal example, too, stresses the need for fasting and prayer (Matthew 4:1-11).
The Theotokos, or Blessed Virgin Mary, is held in high esteem for Orthodox Christians. She is first among all saints. A name that is recalled frequently with the lips of the devout faithful.
During the first fifteen days of August, Greek Orthodox Christians all over the world observe a special time of fasting and prayer, which culminates with the Feastday of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Koimisis tis Theotokos) on August 15th. This mid-summer spiritual rest, may certainly be a welcome change in the routine of our daily lives.
We are fortunate that the fast in our Church invites us to enjoy the fruits and vegetables. Let us do our best to observe the fast and attend the Paraklesis services and the Divine Liturgy on the Great Feast of the Dormition.
The remaining Paraklesis services are as follows:
Friday Aug. 9th, and Monday Aug. 12th, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Confessions will be heard following the Paraklesis Services. If you prefer to say your confession before the service, please coordinate with Fr. Milton.
Thursday August 15th.
Orthros, 8:45 a.m.
Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7
Brethren, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
7th Sunday of Matthew
Πρὸς ῾Ρωμαίους 15:1-7
Ἀδελφοί, ὀφείλομεν δὲ ἡμεῖς οἱ δυνατοὶ τὰ ἀσθενήματα τῶν ἀδυνάτων βαστάζειν, καὶ μὴ ἑαυτοῖς ἀρέσκειν. Ἕκαστος ἡμῶν τῷ πλησίον ἀρεσκέτω εἰς τὸ ἀγαθὸν πρὸς οἰκοδομήν. Καὶ γὰρ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτῷ ἤρεσεν, ἀλλά, καθὼς γέγραπται, Οἱ ὀνειδισμοὶ τῶν ὀνειδιζόντων σε ἐπέπεσον ἐπʼ ἐμέ. Ὅσα γὰρ προεγράφη, εἰς τὴν ἡμετέραν διδασκαλίαν προεγράφη, ἵνα διὰ τῆς ὑπομονῆς καὶ διὰ τῆς παρακλήσεως τῶν γραφῶν τὴν ἐλπίδα ἔχωμεν. Ὁ δὲ θεὸς τῆς ὑπομονῆς καὶ τῆς παρακλήσεως δῴη ὑμῖν τὸ αὐτὸ φρονεῖν ἐν ἀλλήλοις κατὰ Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν· ἵνα ὁμοθυμαδὸν ἐν ἑνὶ στόματι δοξάζητε τὸν θεὸν καὶ πατέρα τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Διὸ προσλαμβάνεσθε ἀλλήλους, καθὼς καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς προσελάβετο ὑμᾶς, εἰς δόξαν θεοῦ.
7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35
At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.
As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.
7th Sunday of Matthew
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 9:27-35
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παράγοντι ἐκεῖθεν τῷ ᾿Ιησοῦ ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ δύο τυφλοὶ κράζοντες καὶ λέγοντες· ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς, υἱὲ Δαυΐδ. ἐλθόντι δὲ εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν προσῆλθον αὐτῷ οἱ τυφλοί, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· πιστεύετε ὅτι δύναμαι τοῦτο ποιῆσαι; λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· ναί, Κύριε. τότε ἥψατο τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν λέγων· κατὰ τὴν πίστιν ὑμῶν γενηθήτω ὑμῖν. καὶ ἀνεῴχθησαν αὐτῶν οἱ ὀφθαλμοί· καὶ ἐνεβριμήσατο αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς λέγων· ὁρᾶτε μηδεὶς γινωσκέτω. οἱ δὲ ἐξελθόντες διεφήμισαν αὐτὸν ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ γῇ ἐκείνῃ.
Αὐτῶν δὲ ἐξερχομένων ἰδοὺ προσήνεγκαν αὐτῷ ἄνθρωπον κωφὸν δαιμονιζόμενον· καὶ ἐκβληθέντος τοῦ δαιμονίου ἐλάλησεν ὁ κωφός, καὶ ἐθαύμασαν οἱ ὄχλοι λέγοντες ὅτι οὐδέποτε ἐφάνη οὕτως ἐν τῷ ᾿Ισραήλ. οἱ δὲ Φαρισαῖοι ἔλεγον· ἐν τῷ ἄρχοντι τῶν δαιμονίων ἐκβάλλει τὰ δαιμόνια.
Καὶ περιῆγεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς τὰς πόλεις πάσας καὶ τὰς κώμας διδάσκων ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν καὶ κηρύσσων τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας καὶ θεραπεύων πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν ἐν τῷ λαῷ.
This Martyr was from Catania in Sicily and contested during the reign of Diocletian. He presented himself of his own accord to Calvisianus the Governor, who put him to exceedingly harsh torments. As Euplus was on the rack, Calvisianus commanded him to worship Mars, Apollo, and Aesculapius; he answered he worshipped the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He was beheaded in the year 304.
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Are you a prospective convert, interested in joining the Church, or just want to refresh your knowledge of the Orthodox Christian Faith? Then this class is for you. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 5th, from 7 - 8 p.m. in the Vlahakis Educational Center, Fr. Milton will lead this seminar. All are welcome, but you are encouraged to register. Sign up on the form in the narthex or by email to [email protected]
See the enclosed flyer
Lisa Jones is once again spearheading a drive to collect items for the the Hope Pregnancy Center at the Williamsburg House of Mercy. Here is what they need most:
Diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6, and Baby Wipes
What’s on your summer reading list? Are you looking for a great vacation read? An exciting novel to take along during summer travels, for you or your teens? If so, stop by Saint Demetrios bookstore and pick up a good book to read for the summer.
If you are interested, we still have items from the Festival available. These are all frozen. See one of the Parish Council members on Sunday to purchase.
Pastitsio: $70 cooked; $100 uncooked.
Spanakopita full pans: $40 cooked; $70.
Pita bread: $3 per 12 pack.
Pork Kebobs: $20 per 12 pack.
Gyro meat: $25 uncooked.
Deserts (chocolate and almond pastas, cheesecake) $1.50 each.
Red, white, or rose wines: $10 per bottle.
Updates on Orthodox Church news items can be found on our Facebook page. We thank Presbytera for monitoring and administering the page.
Also, check out our St. Demetrios website.
Father Gianulis wants to be with you when you are hospitalized, even if you believe it is minor. However, he is not a mind reader. If you are sick and hospitalized, or have any other pastoral or sacramental need, do not hesitate to call him. He can always be reached by calling the church phone number, 220-0994. If he is not in, leave a message and it will be delivered to his cell phone.
"I was sick and you visited me." (Matthew 25:36)
Lift up in prayer:
Peter and Beverly Daikos
Sonny Halioris
Athanasia Jouvanis
John Kaminarides
Jim Kokolis
Maria Kokolis
Nikki Mageris
Fr. John Manuel, St. Nicholas GOC
Nancy Marakos
Chris Marker
John and Connie Pavlides
Nick Vlahakis
Nick Vlattas
Catechism Classes for all those interested in become Orthodox Christians through Baptism of Chrismation. And open to all who are interested in learning the fundamentals of our Faith. Please sign up on the form in the anteroom or by email to Father Milton at: [email protected]
On our parish Nameday, we will have a great day with a special mission focus. Fr. Martin Ritsi, the Executive Director of OCMC will be our guest. As we approach October 26th luncheon date, we will feature a different aspect of the Orthodox Mission Center. The attached flyer provides an excellent summary of what OCMC accomplished in 2023. Check each week as we profile individual mission stories.
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Chruch invites you. See the enclosed flyer.