MEMORIAL DAY
As we gather this weekend with family and friends, let us remember the countless men and women who have fought for this blessed country, and the freedoms we enjoy each and every day. We thank all who paid the ultimate price for protecting this country and ourselves. May God grant our fallen soldiers eternal rest and may their memories be everlasting.
ANNUAL MINISTRY AWARDS BANQUET
This year’s representative from St. Demetrios to the Annual Metropolis Awards Banquet is Amelia Nychis, a beloved parishioner, friend and steward of our parish. We thank Mrs. Nychis for all that she’s done for our parish, most especially her integral involvement in the Philoptochos Scholarship Committee. Congratulations!
The banquet will be held at Lombardo’s (6 Billings Street, Randolph, MA) on Sunday, June 14. Reception is at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6:30 pm. $75 per person. Please contact the church office to reserve/organize a table.
ST. DEMETRIOS FESTIVAL
Our annual festival is NEXT WEEK!!! Join us on May 30th and 31st here at St. Demetrios for an exciting weekend of family and community fellowship and fun. Of course, food will be an important part of our festival! Be sure to stop by for delicious dishes Saturday and Sunday AND take a plate home Sunday for lunch on Monday!
URGENT REQUEST: If you are available to help prep festival food on Thursday, May 28 starting at 8:30 am please contact Georgia Gefteas at gghome1@verizon.net or 978-973-7476. Many hands would be gratefully appreciated!
CONDAKES MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT THANK YOU
A very special thank you to all who came out this past Monday to participate and support the Annual Peter James Condakes Memorial Golf Tournament. We had a terrific turn out, beautiful weather and a lot of fun!
Special thanks to Anthony Marken, Gina and Jim Spencer Manny Makkas, Suzanne and James Polymeros and Perry Zois for their hard work and organization.
CHURCH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Church School graduation will be June 14, after the Divine Liturgy. Please join us to celebrate our youth and their learning. For more information or questions please contact Stavroula Gurguliatos at stdemetrioschurchschool@verizon.net.
PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are being accepted for the 2015 St. Demetrios Philoptochos Scholarships to honor our parish youth for service and commitment. Please grab a copy of the scholarships from the church office.
FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES!
Many wonderful activities will be offered to our children at the Greek Festitval, May 30-31, 2015. Come check out the Video Game Truck on Saturday, May 30th 4:30-7:30 pm, pony rides and petting zoo will be offered on Sunday, May 31st 12:00-3:00pm. The Bouncy House will be available during the daylight hours of the festival. Buy your tickets NOW before you miss out!
For children wishing to play video games together, signing up for a set time is strongly suggested. A Game list will be available on the Sundays for review.
All proceeds will go toward the St. Demetrios Parish. Please contact Georgia Argyrople at Georgia-Argyrople@comcast.net with questions.
FR. MANIKAS LIBRARY
Come and visit the Fr. Manikas Library and check out one of our many books on a variety of different topics. As we approach the season of Theophany, now would be a terrific time to learn more about it! See Cindy Dabrowski in the library for assistance on picking out a selection to take home and further your knowledge of our faith.
BE THE BEE WEBSERIES
The National Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries offers a weekly web video series on YouTube called “Be the Bee” each week a question or theme about our faith is answered in just 5 minutes! Check out this new and interesting approach to learning about our faith! Go to: www.youtube.com/user/y2am to see the entire series!
ST. DEMETRIOS BOOKSTORE
The new bookstore has many gift selections for the Christmas season including beautiful St. Demetrios crosses, hand-made crosses from Greece, prayer bracelets, Byzantine icons, prosfora pans and many more items. Please stop by today!
HOSTING FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Please contact Pam Brody, 781-864-5327, Brodster52@yahoo.com and/or Eugenia Kourlos, 508-735-8866, kourkat@comcast.net if you wish to host coffee hour with your family and friends. We will provide you with a step-by-step information on the process. What a great opportunity to meet and greet other Parishioners and assist with this very important Fellowship Hour! Thank you.
ADULT FOSTER CARE
The Charles River Center in Needham helps to enhance the lives of children and adults with disabilities. One of the programs that they offer is the Adult Foster Care program (AFC). This is a residential option for adults with disabilities who would like to live in their own home or another qualified home setting with a qualified caregiver. The caregiver receives benefits of a stipend along with a care manager and registered nurse to check in month to month on behalf of the member. We are looking to grow and expand this program and are in need of homes. Can you open up your home to an adult with a disability? Please contact Laurie Phillips at lphillips@charlesrivercenter.org or 781.972.1017 for a telephone consultation for more info on AFC.