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April 13th 2025

Palm Sunday


EPISTLE READING: Philippians 4:4-9

GOSPEL READING: John 12:1-18

Sunday

April

13

PALM SUNDAY ~ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΒΑΙΩΝ

April 13th         Orthros 7:00a.m. & First Divine Liturgy, 8:00a.m.

                             Όρθρος 7:00π.μ. & 1η Θεία Λειτουργία, 8:00π.μ.

                               2nd Liturgy, 10:15am—12:00pm

                               Fish Luncheon Following the Divine Liturgy

 

                            13 Απριλίου   Service of the Bridegroom, 7p.m.

Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου, 7μ.μ.

Monday

April

14

HOLY MONDAY – Μεγάλη Δευτέρα

April 14th       Service of the Bridegroom, 7p.m. 

14 Απριλίου    Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου, 7μ.μ.

PCA - 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.

PGS - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

April

15


HOLY TUESDAY – Μεγάλη Τρίτη

April 15th       Service of the Bridegroom, 7p.m. 

15 Aπριλίου    Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου, 7μ.μ.

PCA - 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.     

Wednesday

April

16


HOLY WEDNESDAY – Μεγάλη Τετάρτη

April 16th       Sacrament of Holy Unction, for youth 3:00p.m.

                            Orthros of Holy Thursday, 7:00p.m.

     The Distribution of Holy Unction will be done at the end of the service

 16 Απριλίου     Όρθρος και Ακολουθία του Νιπτήρος, 7:00μ.μ.

                               & άλλοιψη Αγίου Ευχελαίου στο τέλος της Ακολουθίας

PCA - 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.


Thursday

April

17


HOLY THURSDAY – Μεγάλη Πέμπτη

April 17th         Divine Liturgy of St. Basil, 8:30 a.m.

          The Holy Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, (12 Gospels) 6:30p.m.

17 Απριλίου     Λειτουργία του Μ. Βασιλείου, 8:30 π.μ.

                            Ακολουθία Των Αγίων Παθών του ΚΥΡΙΟΥ, 6:30μ.μ.

PCA - 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. Early Dismissal

Friday

April

18


HOLY FRIDAY – Μεγάλη Παρασκευή

Απριλ 18th     Royal Hours, 11:30a.m.

       Service of APOKATHELOSIS, 3:00 p.m.       

 Trisagio for the people that have passed away, in front of the Epitaphios

               Lamentation Service, 6:30p.m.

 18 Aπριλίου   Βασιλικές Ώρες, 11:30a.m.

                       Ακολουθία Αποκαθηλώσεως, 3μ.μ.

                       Tρισάγιο έμπροσθεν του Επιταφίου

                       Ακολουθία Επιταφίου Θρήνου, 6:30μ.μ.

Saturday

April

19

HOLY SATURDAY – Μεγάλο Σάββατο

April 19th        Divine Liturgy of St. Basil, 8:00a.m.

                            Resurrection Service, 11:00p.m.  Orthros of the RESURRECTION & Divine Liturgy, 12a.m.-1:30a.m.            

 19 Απριλίου     Λειτουργία του Μ. Βασιλείου, 8:00π.μ.

                            Τελετή της Αναστάσεως 11:00μ.μ.

     Ακολουθία ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΕΩΣ & Θεία Λειτουργία, 12π.μ.-1:30π.μ.


Sunday

April

20

HOLY PASCHA – ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΤΟΥ ΠΑΣΧΑ (Easter Sunday)

April 20th                        AGAPE VESPERS SERVICE, 12:30p.m.

                       

 20 Απριλίου     ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΑΓΑΠΗΣ, 12:30π.μ.

 

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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 σου,

ένθα ουκ έστι πόνος, ου λύπη, ου στεναγμός, αλλά ζωή ατελεύτητος.




Sacraments...

BAPTISMS

"All who have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ. Alleluia"

We welcome into the Greek Orthodox Faith


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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St. Demetrios, Elmhurst Jr. Olympics Registration

May 24 - 25, 2025



Hello Spartan Family,


It's that time of year again and we are looking forward to another great weekend. Below is the registration link for this year's Jr. Olympics. Payment is preferred to be made directly with the church office. Cash, check or credit card is accepted. If by check, please note Jr. Olympics in the memo line.  


Please register as soon as possible so we can order and pass out the t-shirts in a timely manner. Track tryouts, team practice day and times and coaching information will be sent out soon. We look forward to another fun and successful Jr. Olympics.


If your 2025 stewardship is not up to date, please see the church office.


Registration link:

https://forms.gle/XAcvWSe53N9gjXeA8


Contact us at sde.spartans@gmail.com with any questions, concerns or are interested in volunteering.


Thank you,

SDE ATHLETICS

GO SPARTANS!


2025 Stewardship

as of Friday, April 11th


We are grateful to the 230

Stewards, for their committed amount of $107,099

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. 

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