St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Elmhurst
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December 10th 2023
10th Sunday of Matthew
EPISTLE READING: Ephesians 6:10-17
GOSPEL READING: Luke 13:10-17
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10th Sunday of Matthew
Orthros 8:00 a.m./ Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
Sunday School immediately after Communion
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PCA - 8:30 - 3:15
PGS - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Ag. Spyridon
Orthros 8:00 a.m./ Divine Liturgy 9:00 am
PCA - 8:30 - 3:15
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PCA - 8:30 - 3:15
PGS - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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11th Sunday of Matthew
Orthros 8:00 a.m./ Divine Liturgy 9:30 am
Sunday School immediately after Communion
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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 σου,
ένθα ουκ έστι πόνος, ου λύπη, ου στεναγμός, αλλά ζωή ατελεύτητος.
Nick Megalis +1 Year
Christos Mpakos +5 Years
Antonios Antonopoulos +12 Years
Ioannis Kakleas +19 Years
Stylianos Mponanos +40 Days
Επίσης τελούμε το μνημόσυνο των αδικοχαμένων Καλαβρυτινών μαρτύρων από τους Ναζί στις 12/13/1943.
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BAPTISMS
"All who have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ. Alleluia"
We welcome into the Greek Orthodox Faith
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WEDDINGS
"Join them together in oneness of mind; crown them with wedlock into one flesh;
Grant to them the fruit of the womb, and the gain of well favored children."
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: CHANGE OF DATE FOR THE HELLENIC HISTORY EDUCATIONAL TOURNAMENT - JANUARY 27, 2023
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date of the upcoming Hellenic History Educational Tournament has been changed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. The new date for the event is Saturday, January 27, 2024, and we look forward to your continued enthusiasm and participation. Please update your calendars accordingly, and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your continued support.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Location:
- Ascension Greek Orthodox Church
- 1207 Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
- $12K in Prizes:
- 1ST PLACE | $6,000
- 2ND PLACE | $3,000
- 3RD PLACE | $1,500
- 4TH PLACE | $1,500
Deadline to register is December 29, 2023.
ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT
The Hellenic History Tournament is an educational competition for students who want to learn about 3,500 years of Greek History.
Students form their own 3-member teams, select a team name, and elect a team captain. Each team member in required to fill out the registration form and pay the $35 registration fee by the registration deadline. In return, each contestant receives a copy of “Hellenika, Heritage and History” by T. Peter Limber, the book used as the basis for most of the competition questions.
The top two teams will qualify for the National Rounds to be held July 2024, where there will be an additional $10,000 in scholarship prize money awarded.
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TEAMS NOW FORMING!
To register, simply click the button below, fill out the personal registration form and pay the $35 registration fee by November 30, 2023.
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Our Sunday School program provides a wonderful chance for the young members of our church, from Pre-K to 12th grade, to deepen their understanding of the Orthodox faith. Through the study of the Old and New Testaments, discussions on the importance of religious holidays and feast days, and exploration of the lives of the saints, our students gain knowledge and appreciation of our faith. Join us as we begin a new year of Religious Education. All are welcome!
Contact Mrs. Lia Papadopoulos
[email protected]
312.805.2545
* Sunday school is always looking for volunteers. If you are interested please contact the office
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Registration is open for the 2023-24 GOAL season.
1st /2nd grades (boys and girls) basketball has started.
Practices are Friday’s, 5:30pm-6:30pm.
Registration link is below.
St. Demetrios, Elmhurst 1st & 2nd Grades Basketball Registration 2023-2024
This weeks GOAL Basketball Game
Saturday 12/10 @ Home vs Sts. Peter and Paul
1:30 3rd /4th grades
2:15 3rd -6th grades girls
3:00 5th /6th grades
4:00 7th /8th grades
5:00 HS Boys
Each participant must complete both forms below.
Contact [email protected].
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2023 Stewardship
as of Friday, December 1st
We are grateful to the 423
Stewards, for their committed amount of $239.758
THANK YOU!!!
We continue to need your support. To fulfill your Stewardship commitment complete the form online or submit your commitment card and return it to church.
Click here to get started...
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Project HOPE
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis
As a parish liaison of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Project HOPE, we help them to provide food security to those in need. The beneficiaries of HOPE’s efforts are children, families and individuals living within the parishes of our Metropolis as well as members of our community who are striving to achieve food security and stable housing.
Learn more here...
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Pythagoras Children's Academy
Register for the 2023-2024 school year at Pythagoras Children's Academy. Your child will thrive and prosper from an Orthodox Christian Parochial Elementary School Education. Fully recognized by ISBE, our school offers full and half-day preschool options, Greek language classes, small class sizes, STEAM program, and more. Schedule a tour of our school to see what PCA can do for your child.
Learn more here...
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Pythagoras Greek School
Students are taught reading, writing and speaking Greek as well as religion, mythology, history and traditional Greek Dances. Each grade level has its own teacher to ensure that all students realize exceptional progress throughout the school year. Our teachers have many years of teaching experience in Greek parochial schools and are highly qualified to teach Greek as a second language.
Learn more here...
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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Elmhurst
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(630) 834-7010 | Website | Email |
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