St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

Weekly Newsletter

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Sunday of the Blind Man

8:30am - Orthros, 9:30am - Liturgy

Hello St. Demetrios Family,

CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ!

Sunday's Commemoration

The sixth Sunday of Holy Pascha is observed as the Sunday of the Blind Man. The day commemorates the miracle of Christ healing the man who was blind since birth. This is the last Sunday of the Paschal period before the Feast of the Ascension, which will follow on Thursday of this week. The Apodosis or Leave-taking of the Feast of Pascha is on Wednesday.

Learn more about this Sunday

Philoptochos News and Events

LOUKOUMADES SUNDAY

THIS Sunday, May 17th - After Church

Your free-will offering will go to support the Monastery of Epano Chrepa, near Tripolis in Greece.

OPERATION CLASSROOM

Our next drop off will be Saturday, May 23rd from 12:00-2:00pm. Besides food this month, the extra need is for: Summer shorts (new or gently used) for boys and girls - sizes 4T-14/16. You may also drop off on Sundays or any other convenient day during the week.

Agape Dinner Dance TONIGHT!

We thank all those who will be joining us this evening. As a reminder, appetizers begin at 5pm followed by dinner at 6pm. If you are not able to join us, but would like to make a donation, please follow the link below.

Make a Principal Donation Here

May Their Memory Be Eternal!

In remembering those who have fallen asleep in our prayers, we invite all faithful to commemorate their loved ones.

MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE (Graveside Prayers)

Monday, May 25th

9am - New Gracanica Cemetery - Third Lake

10:30am - Garden of Memories - North Chicago

12pm - Highland Cemetery - Libertyville

1pm - St. Sava Cemetery - Libertyville

SATURDAY OF THE SOULS

Saturday, May 30th

8:30am - Orthros, 9:30am - Divine Liturgy (Memorial Service)

Graduation Sunday

Graduation Sunday will be held on June 7th! If you have a 2026 high school or college graduate, please be sure to submit the following 4 pieces of information to the church office by May 24th so that we can honor them.

1) Name of graduate

2) Name of high school or college graduating from 3) Parents’ names

4a) For high school graduates, the name of the college they will be attending and major

4b) For college graduates, the major and degree received.

Vacation Church School Registration

Registration deadline is this SUNDAY, May 17th! This will assure that we have enough supplies for all our participants!

All children Pre-K thru 5th grade are invited to join us for a week of fun and fellowship, June 8-12 - just three weeks away!

Anyone interested in volunteering to help may do so by following the staff link.

Camper Registration

Staff Registration

LAKE COUNTY GREEK FEST

Save the Dates!

July 10th, 11th and 12th

Wisdom of the Fathers

They who for the sake of the truth and the confession of Christ suffer anything terrible and are insulted, these are especially honored.

For as he who loses his possessions for His (Christ's) sake, the same it is who most finds them; so too he who is insulted, is the same who is most honored.

And so we, if we leave our possessions in this world, we find confidence in the next; if here, we give to the afflicted, we shall have rest in heaven; if we be insulted for the sake of God, we are honored both here and there.

+St. John Chrysostom

Metropolis and Pan-Orthodox Events

Apodosis (Leave-Taking) of Pascha

Did you know at the conclusion of the 40 day celebration of Pascha, services are held to formally close the period. Orthros and Divine Liturgy are identical to how they are celebrated on Pascha. Join the clergy and faithful of the vicariate of the north as they celebrate the Apodosis this Wednesday, May 20th at St. John the Baptist Church. See the flyer for more details.

Ascension of Our Lord Feast Day

Please join our sister parish in Lincolnshire for their Feast Day this Wednesday, May 20th and Thursday, May 21st. On Wednesday, Vespers will begin at 6:30pm with Orthros and Divine Liturgy the following day, beginning at 8:15am. Having concluded the 40 day celebration of Pascha, this feast commemorates our Lord's glorious Ascension into heaven. All services will be at the Ascension of Our Lord Church.

Fanari Camp

Fanari Camp is just about a month away! Of the 5 sessions offered, Sessions 1, 2 and 5 are more or less full. However, as people have been moved off the waitlist, it is worth checking to see if there is any availability. Of course, Sessions 3 and 4, are still open. To learn more or to register for Fanari Camp, visit the links below.

Learn more...

Ahepa Annual Dinner Dance

Join the AHEPA Chapter 218 "Little Fort" on Friday, June 5th to celebrate another year of success with chapter members, families, and the community. This event promises fun and good company, while honoring the chapter's AHEPAN of the Year - Mr. George Paganis. Scholarships will also be awarded to hard working students dedicated to reaching their highest potential.

Purchase your dinner tickets