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August 15, 2021

Dormition of the Theotokos

Κοίμησις της Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου



Epistle Reading (8/15/2021): Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel Reading (8/15/2021): Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28
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.


St. Demetrios Parish Information

 This Week at St. Demetrios


Sunday, August 15th
Dormition of the Theotokos
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.

Monday, August 16th
No programs or activities scheduled for this day

Tuesday, August 17th
No programs or activities scheduled for this day

Wednesday, August 18th
No programs or activities scheduled for this day

Thursday, August 19th
No programs or activities scheduled for this day

Friday, August 20th
No programs or activities scheduled for this day

Saturday, August 21st
No programs or activities scheduled for this day

Sunday, August 22nd
9th Sunday of Matthew
Όρθρος, 8π.μ. / Orthros, 8a.m.
Θεία Λειτουργία, 9:30π.μ. / Divine Liturgy, 9:30a.m.
Email for Fr. Dionysios: paterdionysio@gmail.com
Sacraments this Week

Baptisms
"All who have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ. Alleluia"
We welcome into the Greek Orthodox Faith,

Vasiliki
Daughter of Foti and Teri Pappas
Sponsors: Britney and Rigas Pappas



Church Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 9a.m.-3p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Due to staffing shortage in the office,
please call first before visiting.
630-834-7010


Please consider emailing the office at saintdemetriosoffice@gmail.com
if you need to request an action.

Prison Ministry Update:

Dear Parishioners,

We are happy to let you know that our Prison Outreach Project has been completed. We assembled and distributed 300 care packages to the women who are incarcerated in the Decatur Correctional Center.

Each package contained a notebook journal, three greeting cards, an orthodox prayer bookmark, a pair of socks, chapstick, toothpaste and a package of kleenexes. Some packages also contained travel size bottles of shampoo and conditioner. In addition, numerous coloring books for adults and children as well as coloring pencil boxes were donated.

We thank you for your generous contributions of your time, talent and treasure in support of this ministry and your continuous support of our parish's mission in spreading the word of God by our actions. In total, we collected and used close to $3,000 in cash and items.

"for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me" Matthew 25:35-36

Wishing you a blessed remainder of the summer,

In Christ,

The Prison Outreach Project team



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Αγαπητοί ενορίτες,

Είμαστε στην ευχάριστη θέση να σας ενημερώσουμε ότι τοPrisonOutreach Project έχει ολοκληρωθεί. Συγκεντρώσαμε και μοιράσαμε 300 πακέτα στις γυναίκες που είναι έγκλειστες στο σωφρονιστικό κέντρο Decatur.

Κάθε πακέτο περιείχε ένα λεύκωμα, τρεις ευχετήριες κάρτες, έναν ορθόδοξο σελιδοδείκτη με μια προσευχή, ένα ζευγάρι κάλτσες, κρέμα για τα χείλια, οδοντόκρεμα και ένα πακέτο χαρτομάντηλα. Ορισμένα πακέτα περιείχαν επίσης μπουκάλια σαμπουάν και κοντίσιονερ μεγέθους ταξιδιού. Επιπλέον, δωρήσαμε πολυάριθμα βιβλία ζωγραφικής για ενήλικες και παιδιά καθώς και κουτιά χρωματιστών μολυβιών.

Σας ευχαριστούμε για τη γενναιόδωρη προσφορά του χρόνου, του ταλέντου και του θησαυρού σας για την υποστήριξη αυτού του έργου και τη συνεχή υποστήριξή σας στην αποστολή της ενορίας μας στη διάδοση του λόγου του Θεού με τις πράξεις μας. Συνολικά, συλλέξαμε και χρησιμοποιήσαμε σχεδόν $3,000 σε μετρητά και αντικείμενα.

«γιατί, πείνασα και μου δώσατε να φάω, δίψασα και μου δώσατε να πιω, ήμουν ξένος και με περιμαζέψατε, γυμνός και με ντύσατε, άρρωστος και με επισκεφθήκατε,φυλακισμένος κι ήρθατε να με δείτε» Ματθαίον 25: 35-36

Σας εύχομαστε ένα ευλογημένο υπόλοιπο καλοκαιριού,

Εν Χριστώ,

Η ομάδα του έργουPrisonOutreach Project






2021 Stewardship of
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios

Stewardship as of Friday, Αugust 13 ~ 407 Stewards

Job Opening for Office Manager
at St. Demetrios

The Office Manager is responsible for an 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 weekly e-bulletin
3. Secretarial support to pastoral staff and Parish Council
4. Maintenance of office files
5. Oversee and manage distribution of keys to personnel
6. Distribute and handle incoming mail
7. Receive visitors to office and respond to their needs
8. Handle incoming calls and respond to messages

Please contact Mr. Anthony Louras (aclouras@gmail.com) or Fr. Dionysios (paterdionysio@gmail.com) for more information.
PYTHAGORAS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
We are Hiring!

Pythagoras Children's Academy is hiring
for the 2021-22 school year!


or contact Staci Tagaris Ward at atagaris@pythagoraschildrensacademy.org



Pythagoras Greek School is hiring for
the 2021-22 school year!

We are looking for a qualified experienced teacher to instruct
the Ellinomatheia program on Saturdays.
In addition we are in need of a teacher's assistant
for the PGS & PSGS program.

Please send your resumes to:
or call the Director, Ms. Demetra Neofotistos at 630-853-6973.
 
PYTHAGORAS GREEK SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2021/2022

Pythagoras Greek School enrollment for FALL 2021--22 classes has officially begun.
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: PGS September 8th and PSGS September 11th. 

If you are a new family or enrolling a new younger sibling to our school
follow the link below to register.

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.

For any additional questions about this program please contact the Director,
Ms. Demetra Malamis-Neofotistos at 630-853-6973.

Thank you and have a nice summer!! 
We look forward to seeing you in the fall!!
Athletics Update
2020-2021
GOAL
Athletic Season
Saint Demetrios Parish Bookstore

Thinking about graduation,
wedding or baby gifts?
Don't forget your Parish Bookstore! 

We have many beautiful items in our bookstore for you to chose from, including books and icons, and religious favors for weddings or baptisms.

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. Exact cash, check or credit card is required for payment. Thank you!
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
ONLINE GIVING
Have you visited our Online Giving page
found on our parish website?
Here you can contribute towards
"Light a Vigil Candle" and more.
Your Church Office of The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios
Elmhurst, IL
630.834.7010
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios - Elmhurst, IL