DURING THE WEEK
Regular fish is permitted this day with wine and oil. For the remainder of the week until Pascha, we fast strictly every day including Holy Saturday, the strictest fast day of the year.
Please note that our Parish Office hours have changed, being closed on Monday and Friday, and open Tuesday--Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Holy Monday, April 29, & Holy Tuesday, April 30
7:00 p.m. Matins (Nymphios/Bridegroom service)
Holy Wednesday, May 1
3:00 p.m. The Mystery of Healing (Holy Unction)
7:00 p.m. Matins of Holy Thursday (with the anointing from Holy Unction)
Holy Thursday, May 2
10:00 a.m. Vesperal Divine Liturgy (The Last Supper)
Followed by preparation of Paschal eggs (and lunch!)
7:00 p.m. Matins of Holy Friday (12 Gospel Passion Service)
Holy Friday, May 3
9:00 a.m. Great and Royal Hours
3:00 p.m. Great Vespers (Taking Down from the Cross/Burial)
7:00 p.m. Matins of Holy Saturday (The Praises)
Holy Saturday, May 4
10:00 a.m. Vesperal Divine Liturgy of the Resurrection
10:45 p.m. The Vigil of Holy Pascha
11:45 p.m. The Proclamation of Holy Pascha
Holy Pascha, May 5
12:00 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy of Pascha
Followed by the Anastasi Dinner
10:00 a.m. The Great Vespers of Love (Agape)
NEWS
2024 Stewardship Pledge Drive
We thank those who have submitted their 2024 Pledge Forms already, and we pray the remainder of our faithful will do so as soon as possible. Pledge forms were sent by mail to parishioner households, but if you did not receive one or are in need, they are available today in the Narthex, in our weekly email bulleting, or you may have one sent to you from the Parish Office. One may make their payments online by visiting our website (www.stdemetrioshammond.org)
Donating in Time of Need
In addition to our current Breakfast Foods drive, we are always accepting non-perishable foods to assist those in need, and items may be dropped off in the Narthex (foyer) at services on Sunday and Feastdays. Likewise, our Philoptochos Ladies are seeking donations of coffee to assist the City Rescue Mission of Hammond, a local homeless shelter. Again, donations can be left in the Narthex or at the Parish Office during the week.
50th Wedding Anniversarty/85th Birthday
Remember our practice of honoring couples on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary or persons on their 85th birthday! If you know of a couple or person that is celebrating these blessed milestones, please inform us through the Parish Office or contact Father David directly.
Although we honor couples and persons once (and it may occur "after the fact" if not done at the time), we do make an exception for those reaching their 100th year as well!
Parish Email List:
If you have not been receiving our emails, please forward your email address to our Parish Office. The Sunday Parish Bulletin with all updates and activities will be sent to each email on our list on the evening of the Friday before. Submissions or requests for Parish-wide emails should be directed to Father David.