THE ORATOR ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
MESSAGE FROM FR. NICHOLAS Do it for God When I was in High School, I got a job in the restaurant of a posh Country Club. I was excited that I found a job. I was excited because it was a country club, and there would be big tips. I was excited because I was going to make a lot of money and I’ll be able to do whatever I wanted. Then reality. I arrived to the country club, ready to put on my apron and learn the job of waiting tables and collecting tips. But the manager led me past the dining room, through the kitchen, to the back where the sinks and trash were kept. I was not happy. They showed me the ropes alright. The ropes of cleaning dishes, sorting silverware, and dumping the trash. There was a washroom culture, language and behavior I was not accustomed to. This was not what I was expecting. This was not what I wanted to do, not even for a little while. When I finished my shift. I did not receive any tips, or “job well done.” I never returned. I didn’t even pick up my paycheck for one day of work. I was too proud to work in such conditions. I was too arrogant to accept this kind of position. I was too embarrassed and ashamed of the work that I forfeited the paycheck.
Presiding Priest: Fr. Nicholas Hadzellis Cell: 617.530.0885 Parish Assistant: Samia Shiber Office: 817.626.5578 Fax: 817.626.5073 Parish Council Members Elias Shiber, President John Sempeles, V. President Matt Lee, Treasurer Georgia Sparto, Secretary Magda Fleming Marina Katzianis Lisa Kelly Terry Kouris Artemis Moon
I had other plans in life and this position was below me. Someday I was going to go to college, and law school. I was going to be some big shot attorney. It did not matter how much money I could potentially make if I stayed longer. It did not matter anything, I was not going back.
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I took this job so I could serve myself, my ego and my pride. The one day, maybe 5 hours, insulted me, my ego and my pride.
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But it is funny how God changes a person.
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After I left the posh country club life, I never looked back. I set my sights and my efforts on those things that I wanted. So I did, I graduated high school, I went away to college and received my degrees, I found jobs along the way that best served my ego and had the greatest potential for me. I finished law school, passed the bar and opened a small legal practice. I was doing what I wanted.
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But something happened. I came into a relationship with God. I guess you can say, He had been calling me for a long time, and I finally answered His call. I finally inquired as to what He wanted with me. This inquiry lead me to the Church, and ultimately lead me to the seminary.
While at the seminary, my wife and I needed to find jobs, and the first thing that fell into our laps was a small café on Centre Street. Presvytera applied first and was hired right away. She waited tables and she worked in the kitchen. We would joke with each other that her MBA was paying off. Then during the winter break, I applied to the café. Probably thanks to Presvytera, she put in a good word for me and they hired me, to bus tables and clean dishes. This was not some fancy Country Club, this was a small hip café in Boston. I wasn’t some spoiled high school kid, I was a man with a wife, two bachelor degrees, a juris doctor, and a license to practice law. Yet, I did my job, without complaint, I was good, and I enjoyed the work and the people with whom I worked. I was a changed person though. My motivation had changed, and my purpose had changed. No longer was I serving myself and my ego, but rather, my wife, and ultimately my God. My desire was to please God however I could, whatever that looked like. I put my heart into this job, because it please God that I was there, so I could complete seminary and continue to serve Him and His Church. In the book “Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives,” the life and teaching of Elder Thaddeus of Vitonvnica, he teaches about prayer as follows:
So when we seek God, we must do so from the heart. When we endeavor to do everything from the heart, then we have sincere, warm prayer, a love for our parents and neighbors, and the Lord is with us. Every task we perform is at the same time a prayer. Our thoughts are focused on the job, and when we perform it from the heart, this means that we are doing it for God. If we think we are doing it for anybody else, we are wrong. (pg 107) I had a change in position and mindset when I went to the seminary. God was working in me, humility, gratitude, patience and love among other things. When we come together to serve the Lord, even the most mundane tasks, tasks that we may thing are “below us” can bear spiritual blessings. That is, if we perform them from the heart, if we are doing it for God. If we think we are doing it for anybody else, we are wrong. This will lead to dissatisfaction, resentment, burn out, and then leaving, never to return. How is God working in you? Will you meet the task from the heart, will you do it for God?
SERVICE TO OUR CHURCH Date
Parish Council Ushers
Orthros
Readers
August 2
Georgia Sparto
Ellyn Ponton -Chanter
Greek-Open
Magda Fleming
Open - Reader
Issa Shiber
Matt Lee
Ellyn Ponton-Chanter
Greek-Open
George Vardakis
Open - Reader
Maria Kallinikos
Terry Kouris
Phil Hieger - Chant
Greek-Open
Elaine Reidl
Open - Reader
Joe Keklen
Magda Fleming
Ken George - Chanter
Greek-Open
Lisa Kelly
Open - Reader
Katherine Panagopoulos
Georgia Sparto
Phil Hieger - Chant
Greek-Open
Artemis Moon
Open - Reader
Jamileh Shiber
August 9 August 16 August 23 August 30
If you would like to be a St. Demetrios Usher, please speak to a Parish Council Member. If you would like to be a Reader (Youth and Adult), please see Cathy Xydas or Ali Winters.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO BE AN ORTHROS READER OR CHANTER - see Ellyn Ponton or Phil Hieger
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SPECIAL CHURCH SERVICES Monday, August 3: Tuesday, August 4: Wednesday, August 5: Thursday, August 6: Friday, August 7: Monday, August 10: Tuesday, August 11: Wednesday, August 12: Thursday, August 13 Friday, August 14: Saturday, August 15:
6:00pm Paraklesis 12:00pm Paraklesis 6:00pm Great Vespers 8:00am Orthro 9:00am Divine Liturgy 6:00pm Paraklesis 6:00pm Paraklesis 12:00pm Paraklesis 6:00pm Paraklesis 12:00pm Paraklesis 6:00pm Great Vespers 8:00am Orthros 9:00am Divine Liturgy
FELLOWSHIP HOUR Date
Hosts
August 2 August 9 August 16 August 23 August 30
Mary Galanis Open Dormition Luncheon Ken & Maggie George Open
Witnessing the love of Christ to our parishioners and guests alike, Fellowship Coffee Hour is a ministry that generously provides care and kindness by building up our community through refreshments after the Divine Liturgy on Sundays. Contact Leeann Hieger (817.295.3704 / 817.556.1963 or mritech56@yahoo.com)or Artemis Moon (817.800.6407 or moonartemisk@sbcglobal.net) to host the next Fellowship Hour.
The sign-up sheet is on the wall opposite the doors to the fellowship hall.
ORTHODOX TRADITIONS Paraklisis are prayers of supplication asking a saint, especially the Virgin Mary, for assistance in praying to God for strength, healing, and guidance. The Great and Small Paraklisis are offered the first two weeks of August before The Dormition of the Mother of God on August 15. The only exceptions are Saturdays, the feast of the Transfiguration (August 6), and on the eve of the Dormition when a vesper service is held instead. The Small Paraklisis, shorter than the Great Paraklisis, expresses the troubles of the soul surrounded by sin and asks for help in being restored both physically and spiritually to original health and beauty. The Great Paraklisis prays for society in general, including the captured city of Constantinople, calling on the Mother of God, the protector of the city, to free her from the enemy. Some parishioners give the priest a list of names of individuals for whom they want prayers to be said. The Small and Great Paraklisis alternate evenings.
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STEWARDSHIP The Divine Liturgy, and especially the Anaphora (the offering) are filled with hymns and prayers that speak directly to thanksgiving and gratitude, from which spring our tithes and offerings. … [T]hanksgiving (Greek eucharistia) reveals the essence of Christian faith. As Fr. Alexander Schmemann said in his final sermon, “Everyone capable of thanksgiving is capable of salvation and eternal joy,” for Christians find their fundamental calling in thanksgiving… [A]ny life not built upon the foundation of gratitude to God is not authentic Christian life. Thanksgiving to God proves that we are truly alive: “The dead do not praise the Lord, / Nor any who go down into silence” (Ps. 115:17). We rightly call the Divine Liturgy “the Eucharist” (thanksgiving), for thanksgiving is the sign of the spiritual life, and the Eucharist keeps us alive. From Let Us Attend: A Journey Through the Orthodox Divine Liturgy, by Fr. Lawrence Farley, Chapter 13, The Anaphora (the offering). For more information on stewardship and tithing visit: www.Everygoodandperfectgift.org
ALPHA OMEGA Because of the Paraklesis service on the 2nd Tuesday of August, please join us on the 3rd Tuesday of August (August 18th) at 11:30 a.m. at:
800 S Main Street, Keller TX, 76244 (817.745.3283)
Come join the fun!!!…..Mary Galanis PHILOPTOCHOS ST. BARBARA CHAPTER ST. DEMETRIOS SUPPER CLUB NEEDS YOU! Our friends at Samaritan House are continuing to rave about our food during our monthly Supper Club. If you are interested in helping, please contact Megan at 817-556-1964 or megan.hieger@kellerisd.net to be a part of this growing outreach ministry. ALL ARE WELCOME. Our next Supper Club will take place on Thursday, August 6th. Please arrive no later than 4:30 pm. Service and clean-up should conclude by 6pm.
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AHEPA AHEPA FORT WORTH CHAPTER 19 AWARDS $1000 SCHOLARSHIP
AHEPA Fort Worth Chapter 19 is pleased to announce that Madeline Haratsis is the recipient of the 2015 AHEPA scholarship program. She will receive a $1000 scholarship to support her studies in the 2015/2016 academic year. Madeline is 3rd from the right with proud parents Paul and Jayne to her right. Also shown are Fr. Nicholas Hadzellis, George Vardakis (AHEPA President), and Chris Xydas (AHEPA Scholarship Chairman). Madeline is a 2015 graduate of the Hill School in Fort Worth. She is a member of National Honor Society and received the 2015 President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Madeline is active in school and is a member of the varsity cheerleading squad, runs track & field, and is on the student council. She volunteers regularly at the St. Demetrios Greek Food Festival and also at the Union Gospel Mission, Boys & Girls Club, and Fort Worth Art Festival. She plans on attending Texas Tech University in the fall and is pursuing a degree in Education in preparation for a career as an elementary school teacher. Thank you Madeline for your contributions to the community, congratulations on your academic achievements, and best of luck in the coming school year. We’re all very proud of you. Keep up the great work!
ATTENTION ALL GOYA Please plan to attend a meeting Sunday, August 9th, following the Divine Liturgy.
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ATTENTION SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL!!! WHO: All preschool through 12th graders WHAT: Sunday Church School WHEN:September 13, 2015 PARENTS:-Please complete ONLINE REGISTRATION by
AUGUST 30th, at www.stdemetrios.net - Parent Orientation: AUGUST 30th, following Divine Liturgy
SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL DIRECTOR!
I am delighted to announce that Mrs. Despina Goudey will be our new Sunday Church School Director. She has been a member of St. Demetrios from birth. Mrs. Goudey brings with her five years of fourth grade teaching experience from Arlington ISD. She is dedicated and excited to lead the next generation of youth here at St. Demetrios. I pray you will all support her and welcome her into this vital position. Presvytera Shyla
LADIES PAREA Women’s fellowship, friends, family and community Thurs., August 20th @ 6:30pm Tex's Star Grill 6101 Rufe Snow Dr, Watauga, TX 76148
________________________________________ MENS PAREA SAVE THE DATE Saturday, October 17th Hitting the Mark! Cinnamon Creek Archery RSVP to Fr. Nicholas if you are interested.
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North Texas Orthodox Mission (NTOM) SAVE THE DATES! NTOM MEETING – Tuesday, August 4, following Paraklesis, at 7 pm, at Holy Trinity GOC, Dallas Light Lenten Meal will be offered. The September meeting will be held on September 1 at 6:30 pm with the usual Pot-Luck dinner. The location needs to be verified; St. Seraphim’s will be contacted. Missionary Jeffrey McDonald will join us!! God bless,Presv. Alexandra, NTOM Secretary
PET BLESSING
Attention animal lovers! St. Demetrios 4th Annual Pet Blessing August 29, 2015 9:00am in the Courtyard Bring your pets on a leash or in cage
Water & Treats will be available Come get blessed! BOOKSTORE The St. Demetrios Bookstore welcomes Lisa Kelly as our new Bookstore Volunteer. Please see Lisa after Divine Liturgy in the Bookstore for your Religious Educational needs.
MARRIAGE SEMINAR Explore the Journey of Marriage for a successful Orthodox Marriage and learn that God wants you to have a “Happily Ever After” Wednesday August 18 & 25 6:30-9:00pm $30 Registration required for snacks and Materials. *This is a required program for those intending to get married in the Greek Orthodox Church.
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CHURCH FAMILY RETREAT SAVE THE DATE “LEAD ME RETREAT” September 26, 2015 Feast of St. John the Evangelist 9:00am Teaching Liturgy Followed by lunch and Church Family Retreat Everyone is invited to pariticate!
FESTIVAL NEWS 2015 Festival Needs The 2015 Greek Festival is around the corner and we need your help! Planning is complete and it is time to start the preparations. There are several ways in which you can help. These include:
Help cook and bake. The calendar is attached. It shows when each item will be prepared. Come as often as you can to lend a hand in making our legendary food and desserts! Volunteer for one or more shifts during the Festival itself in your favorite booth. See John Semples to sign up. Many spots are already filled. Friends of the Festival Donations o General cash donations o Cash donations for a specific Festival item (see attached list) o Ingredient and item donations o Booth Sponsorship (individual and business) o Purchase an ad in the Festival Guide Book (individual and business)
Businesses that donate will receive a link on the Festival web site.
Festival Baking Schedule for August MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Sunday, August 2 (After Liturgy) . . . Dolmas Monday, August 3 (9:00am) . . . Dolmas Wednesday, August 19 (9:00am) . . . Galactoboureko Sunday, August 23 (After Liturgy) . . . Dolmas Monday, August 24 (9:00am) . . . Dolmas
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CHALLENGE QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following words appropriately describes the Theotokos? a. Virgin b. Birthgiver of God c. Ever-blessed d. All of the above
6. Logos, or Word of God, is used by St. John the Evangelist in his Gospel to refer to what person? a. Jesus Christ b. God the Father c. Holy Spirit d. Holy Trinity
2. True or False. The Virgin Mary is the Birthgiver of Christ the Man and not of Christ God.
7. The father of John the Baptist is a. Zechariah b. Ezekiel c. Zebulon d. Hosesa
3. The feast that commemorates the Falling Asleep of the Mother of God occurs in which month? a. September b. July c. December d. August 4. Which angel came to Mary and announced to her that she would give birth to Jesus? a. Michael b. Gabriel c. Raphael d. Uriel 5. When then the prophet Isaiah and the Gospels talk about "the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight," who are they referring to? a. Jesus b. John the Baptist c. Elijah d. Moses
8. a. b. c. d.
Who called Himself the "Good Shepherd?" Abraham Noah John the Baptist Jesus
9. Who wrote the Gospel according to St. John? a. St. John the Baptist b. St. John the Apostle c. St. John Chrysostom d. St. John the Dwarf 10. The parents of John the Baptist are a. Mary and Joseph b. Simeon and Anna c. Zechariah and Elizabeth d. Joachim and Anna 1. d 2. false 3. d 4. b 5. b 6. a 7. a 8. d 9. b 10. c
COMMUNITY NEEDS ST. DEMETRIOS NEEDS YOU! GROUNDS: Summertime brings additional seasonal needs. Please see George Vardakis about volunteering a few hours every other week to help mow and weed eat the lawn. We have a lot of property that needs your attention. Showing a nice landscaped property helps reduce crime and vandalism! We need two additional people to help minimize the time and work needed to make the outside beautiful. BUILDING: Your Church Home needs you too! Please see Elias Shiber about volunteering a few hours a month to give some loving care to our facilities. Providing a clean and cared for environment becomes welcoming to guest and visitors and creates a sense of pride for members.
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Orthodox Christian Mission Center: News from the Mission Field Creating a Culture of Missions among Youth: The OCMC Coin Box and Lesson Plan Program In my travel and service to parishes throughout the United States, I am often surprised how profound many individuals find it when they discover the work of Orthodox missions around the world. Many share that they had no idea that the Church was reaching out with the Gospel to those who have never heard the life-saving message of Jesus Christ. This is changing, however, as more parish priests, Sunday School Directors, youth directors and missions advocates are planting the seeds of missions early in the hearts of young people in their community. Through teaching children the Holy Tradition of Missions in the Orthodox Church, and encouraging its practice, they are creating a culture of missions within the parish community where missions is becoming an everyday part of parish life. One tool that parishes are finding useful is the OCMC Coin Box and Lesson Plan Program, offered annually during the Paschal Lenten season. Each year, the OCMC produces a new set of missions-related lesson plans, targeting three age groups: Pre-K through 3rd Grade; 4th8th Grade; and High School/ Adult. These lessons highlight the Holy Tradition of missions through the study of missions-related Scripture verses as well as the lives of Orthodox missionary saints and missionaries. Lessons are accompanied by coin boxes used for raising money throughout the Lenten season to assist OCMC in furthering the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the Church throughout the world. by Kenneth Kid
Internation Orthodox Christian Charities: News and Information SAVING SOLES FROM A DISABLING FOOT DISEASE IN ETHIOPIA Adamena was a fresh-faced bride of 17 when she first noticed the swelling in her feet and legs. The teen never suspected that walking barefoot on the irritating volcanic soil so prevalent in her Ethiopian village could be causing her condition, podoconiosis, or podo for short. When it began to affect her appearance and ability to walk, Adamena's husband abandoned her. With no education or job skills, she had nowhere else to go but back to work, still barefoot, on her parents' farm. Her condition only grew worse, making it more painful and difficult to be on her feet. It is a tragic situation that is repeated too often across the country's rural areas. More than three million Ethiopians suffer from this disabling disease and another 38 million are at risk for podo. Working in cooperation with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church-Development and Inter-Church Aid (Photo credit: Corina Mararu/IOCC) Commission and podo expert, Dr. Gail Davey, and with support from TOMS Shoes, IOCC has developed a patient-centered model to prevent and treat this neglected tropical disease. Since 2009, IOCC has provided shoes, awareness, treatment, and foot care supplies to more than 300,000 children and adults suffering from or at risk of developing podo.
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Adamena came to one of IOCC's six podo clinics after learning about it from local elders. Clinic staff treated her feet and taught her the importance of washing her feet and wearing shoes to prevent the disease. Now 20, the young woman is on the road to recovery as her swelling and walking ability improve every day. Smiles come more easily to Adamena now as the improvements fuel new hopes to be active again and build a better life for herself.
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry From Behind the Desk to Behind Bars By Paul Politis
OCPM Director of Operations Paul Politis describes his first experience visiting a jail. It was a cold and rainy Thursday morning when I met Father Nicholas Solak at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. I had traveled to the seminary to make my first visit to a jail. Fr Nicholas introduced me to the group that I would be accompanying: seminarians, priests and Master of Divinity students. We packed up into a few cars and headed off. On the way to the jail, Father Nick discussed how he became involved with prison ministry and the great need for it across the country. He explained to me what to expect and told me not to be nervous. I was nervous, but I kept a reserved manner. I didn’t know what else to do. Would it be like television makes it out to be, or would it be worse? Despite my fears, I knew that this visit was a necessary one, and that it would help me understand more deeply the important ministry of OCPM. Father Nick pulled into the jail parking lot and advised me to leave everything in the car except for my driver’s license. We stepped out of Father’s vehicle and proceeded to the first security checkpoint, a guard booth surrounded by high chain-linked fences and razor wire. We checked in and walked toward the jail, which was similar to walking through a college campus—green lawn, well manicured, and the building looked somewhat like dormitories that you would find at large universities. We arrived at the main building and entered to go through the next security clearance. I approached the main desk with three corrections officers behind it. They asked for my name and identification. They cleared my paperwork, took a
photo, and provided me a visitor’s pass. The last part of the security clearance was having everyone proceed through a metal detector. Once my group was cleared, we proceeded to the jail’s chapel. The walk to the jail’s chapel was an eye opening experience. To enter the jail you must enter a containment area and wait for a large steel sliding door to open; once it opens you enter the main vestibule of the jail. In this area, you’ll find the mailroom and other administrative offices. Once we entered this area, Father Nick told us to make a left and walk to another set of steel doors. As I turned, reality hit me. Two burly men were sitting behind the door we need to pass through, wearing orange jump suits. I was getting anxious and didn’t know how they would react to our group’s presence, but once we passed them, I soon got my answer. The two men saw Father Nick and our group and said, “Good afternoon Father! Good to see you all! God Bless!” It was the most unexpected yet wonderful greeting I had received in my life. At this point, our group continued down the hallway and passed other inmates. At first glance these men seemed intimidating, but the moment eye contact was made, they were very welcoming. We passed another security checkpoint and were directed towards the chapel. The chapel was a large recreational room with chairs, a podium, a piano, and wood carvings of the Cross, Star of David, and the crescent moon and star. The group arranged the chairs in a large circle and heard the announcement over the PA system that Bible Study was beginning and being held in the chapel. Within a few minutes about 25 men came, some with Bibles in hand, ready to start this
week’s session. Father Nick started off with a prayer and then one of the students proceeded to discuss the day’s lesson on Forgiveness and Forgetting. After reading a parable and reviewing some discussion questions, we divided into smaller discussion groups. Each group was composed of three people from the seminary and ten inmates. When I joined my group, we went around the circle and introduced ourselves. One inmate pulled up his sleeve to show off his tattoo which spelled out Bam. The seminarians didn’t understand what it meant, but I understood that Bam was his nickname on the street. I asked the man what his real name was and he hesitated, but then said to the group, “My name is Dimitri.” He put his head down, but I immediately said that it was a really cool name because one of the best known saints in the Church shares the same name. The man looked up in awe and disbelief. He was amazed that he had a connection to a saint! I sensed that everyone in the group wanted to speak and discuss what was on their minds. The group became further interested in our discussion and all felt more comfortable in joining in. When our time was finally up, our visiting group had to make its way back to St. Vladimir’s Seminary. The men we met really enjoy these Bible Study sessions and the chance to interact with the clergy and seminarians. The visits give them something to look forward to every week and provide a connection to the outside world, as well as a connection to a community that truly believes in forgiveness and repentance. They had so many questions and wanted to learn more about the Orthodox Christian Faith. I wish that we had had more time for our visit and that we had more clergy to help answer their questions. Through my visit, I saw firsthand that people in prison, like all of us, have spiritual needs that they long to have filled. That’s why OCPM is so vital. I am planning more visits to jails and prisons, and I hope clergy and laity will join me.
ONE HARVEST SCHEDULE Saturday, August 22nd 9AM-10AM St. Demetrios One Harvest* *For One Harvest, we will need to be at the St. Demetrios Hall by 8:30am to prepare and one volunteer will need to go to the distribution center (300 Belmont Street, Saginaw) by 7:30am to pick up the kits. Please contact Magda Fleming (901-292-9546, mag2868@gmail.com) if you want to volunteer for the One Harvest events. Saturday, August 29th 9AM-12PM Tarrant County Food Bank Sorting** **Next available Food Bank date is September 19th. Please contact Magda Fleming (901-2929546, mag2868@gmail.com) if you are interested in volunteering for any Food Bank events. On Food Bank days we will meet at St. Demetrios parking lot and leave for the Food Bank by 8:30am.
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Burn the Mortgage Challenge Dear St. Demetrios Family, Two years ago we joined together to launch our St. Demetrios Burn the Mortgage campaign. We have come so far!!!! We have paid $127,000 with the help of our generous matching donor and 40 families! Join us TODAY! I invite you to be a part of this monumental undertaking. Please prayerfully consider making a fruitful contribution toward our burn the mortgage campaign. Let's watch this mortgage go up in flames! Together in Christ, Fr. Nicholas
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COMMUNITY NEWS Congratulations to Stephanie and Reagan Noble for the Baptism of their Daughter Lily Anna Melanie Mason is the Proud Nouna !
COMMUNITY IN PICTURES Tarrant County Food Bank
Thank you to all our volunteers!
August 2015 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 2 9th Sunday of Matthew 7:45am Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 10:30am Memorial: Karangis 50 Year Memorial 11am Festival Baking: Dolmas
3 9am Festival Baking: Dolmas 6pm Paraklesis
4 12pm Paraklesis
9 10th Sunday of Matthew 7:45am Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy GOYA Meeting following Divine Liturgy 10:30am SCS Teacher Meeting
10 6pm Paraklesis
11 12pm Paraklesis
16 11th Sunday of Matthew 7:45am Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 10:30am Dormition luncheon
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23 12th Sunday of Matthew 7:45am Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 11am Festival Baking:Dolmas
24 9am Festival Baking: Dolmas
18 11:30am ALPHA OMEGA (Double Dave's) 630pm Journey of Marriage 25 630pm Journey of Marriage
30 13th Sunday of Matthew 7:45am Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 10:30 Philoptochos Swearing in 11:00am Church School Parent Orientation
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6 Transfiguration of Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ 8am Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 5pm Supper Club at Samaritan House
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13 12pm Paraklesis
14 Forefeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary 6pm Great Vespers
19 9am Festival Baking: Galactoboureko
20 6:30pm Ladies Parea (Tex's Star Grill)
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5 6pm Great Vespers
7pm Parish Council Meeting
Strict Fast Fish allowed
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6pm Paraklesis
Dairy, Eggs, and Fish allowed
15 The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary 8am Orthros 9am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Luncheon Decorating 22
29 Beheading of John the Baptist 9:00am Animal Blessing Wine and Oil allowed
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Sunday Readings for August 2015 August 2
9th Sunday of Matthew
Epistle: Acts 6:8-15; 7:1-5, 47-60 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-34
August 9
10th Sunday of Matthew
Epistle: Acts: 1:12-17, 21-26 Gospel: Matthew 17:14-23
August 16 11th Sunday of Matthew
Epistle: I Timothy 3:13-16; 4:1-5 Gospel: Matthew 18:23-35
August 23 12th Sunday of Matthew
Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel: Matthew 19:16-26
August 30 13th Sunday of Matthew
Epistle: I Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42
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