What is wrong with the world today? So many people say they have no creed, which essentially means they are claiming to believe in nothing. That is sad in and of itself. Everyone needs to believe in something. However, people today actually do believe in something. They are just fooling themselves if they say they do not. The real problem is that most people believe in themselves and only themselves. As such, they will cling to any and every absurdity that reinforces their inflated egos and need for license to do so as they please.

Here is what we Christians believe and have ever since it was penned by its author in the second century AD.

"This is the rule of our faith, the foundation of the building, the stability of our manner of life.

"Article I: God the Father, uncreated, who cannot be defined or seen, God, creator of the universe.

"Article II: The Word of God, the Son of God, Christ Jesus our savior, who appeared to the prophets… according to the times and seasons ordained by the Father; whom all things were made; who, above all, in the last days, to sum up all things in himself, became man amongst men, able to be seen and touched, to destroy death, to cause life to spring up, and to establish full communion between God and humanity.

"Article III: The Holy Spirit, by whom the prophets prophesied, the Fathers received revelations, the righteous were led in the way of justice; and who in the last days poured out in a new way on humanity, to renew it over all the earth and to bring it into union with God.” (St. Irenaeus of Lyons)

Saturday, September 14th

Orthros, 9 a.m.

Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m.

Procession of the Cross, 10:45 a.m.

(NB, this day is observed by a strict fast)

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14th, marks the "Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology 9th Annual Day of Giving." As the only Orthodox Christian college, seminary, and graduate school of theology in America, HCHC is essential in educating and equipping the next generation of Orthodox priests and lay leaders for service in your parishes and society. 

On Sunday, a special tray for HCHC will be passed to support. If you would like to do more follow the link HCHC  https://www.hchc.edu/give/give-online/

All the women of the parish are invited to come to a membership social of the newly chartered St. Demetrios Philoptochos chapter. Tuesday, Sept. 17th, in the fellowship hall. See the enclosed flyer for more details.

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

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.

Please join us for the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail (VPRJ) Prayer Walk, Saturday, September 28, 2024, anytime between the hours of 9:00-11:00 am. The address is: 9320 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. This is a fund raising event supporting the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry program within the VPRJ. Participants will have an opportunity to enter the main corridor and to pray with groups of inmates (separated by the glass security doors that isolate each housing pod from the main corridor). The inmates are very excited that we are coming and that they have not been forgotten. God's grace often grants miracles when we visit the imprisoned! Come and see for yourself. For more information contact Tom Coghill.

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.

Father Milton and Presbytera Connie will be vacationing from Sept. 22nd through Oct. 12th. During this time, if you need pastoral support, you may contact Fr. George Chioros, the priest of Sts. Constantine and Helen Church in Newport News, at  (757) 596-6151.

"I was sick and you visited me." (Matthew 25:36)

Riverside Regional Medical Center: Nick Vlahakis

Nick would like to express his gratitude for all the prayers, calls, and good wishes for his health from the St. Demetrios community.

Lift up in prayer:

Peter and Beverly Daikos

Markos Embry

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

Justin Tench

  Nick Vlattas