HOLY FRIDAY YOUTH RETREAT- APRIL 14
All youth are invited to attend a Good Friday Retreat starting at 11 am. We will also decorate the Epitaphio, prepare the
Sanctuary and learn about the meaning of the holiest of days. Sign up in the main lobby.
Please call Pres. Elaine at 508-276-1370 if you would like to bring some Lenten foods.
PHILOPTOCHOS PALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE TODAY
Come get your Tsourekia, Koulourakia, and other Easter/Pascha goodies today at our Bake Sale in the Conference Room in the hallway right after the service!
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
This year’s Greek Independence Day Parade is Sunday, April 30th. Following the Divine Liturgy, we will meet in the gym and take a bus into Boston to march and celebrate Greek Independence! If you have not reserved your seat on the bus or children's costumes, please contact Karen Grontzos (kGrontzos@gmail.com/508-369-7893) or Art Stameris (artstameris@gmail.com/617-877-1007).
THEOPHANY SCHOOL COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT
Calling all Families to join the Fun! Theophany School invites families to join a Fun Free Family Movie Night on Friday, April 21, 5-8 pm, at the School. In lieu of a traditional open house, the School is hosting a movie evening for all families, both current and prospective, interested in building fellowship with other families in the area and sharing and learning more about the School. Admission, food, and drink are free! Bring a sleeping bag or blanket, and enjoy the show! For more information, please contact Theophany School (781.444.3058), 754 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 02492.
PHILOPTCHOS ELECTIONS
The Philoptochos General Assembly and elections of the board will be held on the evening of Wednesday, May 17. We welcome all members of the Philoptochos to participate more fully in the work of the Philoptochos by serving as a member of the board or on a standing committee. This is a wonderful opportunity to offer your talents to our church and have fellowship with the women of our church family. Please contact: Amalie George (781-953-2493) Stephanie Skedros (978-760-3347) or Aida Gennis (508-650-3869) for more information
PALM SUNDAY FISH LUNCHEON
Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon immediately following the Divine Liturgy TODAY. Tickets: Adults-$25.00. Children-$5.00 (Lenten pasta meal). Tickets will be sold during the Coffee Hour. Buy your tickets today-limited seating. Sponsored by the Saint Demetrios Parish Council and Philoptochos.
ST. DEMETRIOS BOOKSTORE
New Lenten books are now available for adults and children for spiritual enlightenment. Additionally, the bookstore has a variety of hand-made icons, crosses and religious items that will make nice gifts. Please come and browse!
PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIPS
As you contemplate undergraduate or graduate school, plan to apply for the Philoptochos Scholarships. For almost four decades, young people have been recognized with awards given in memory of some of our parish’s most beloved former members. Applications may be obtained: 1) on the Philoptochos page of the parish website at: http://www.stdemetriosweston.org/philoptochos/ by going to Resources & Scholarships; 2) by email request to Kathy Hamilton at vlahakes@comcast.net or 3) by calling the church office to have one mailed to you. Questions may be directed to Nancy Agris Savage at NancyASavage@gmail.com.
Deadline: Friday, April 21
NEW YORK TRIP
The May 4th New York trip is SOLD OUT. There is a waitlist if you are still interested. Call Portia at 617-633-0802 if you would like to be added to the list.
PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS
An Evening of Greek Song in Concert– Saturday, April 29. Join us for a musical journey through popular songs, Rebetika, Laika and Traditional folk music by the Penny Muse Band. Tickets: $50.00 per person. Reception: 7:00 p.m. Performance: 8-10:00 p.m. For more information contact Matina Pappas at mpappas@paphome.com or (508) 435-6408.
SUNDAY GREETERS
We are looking for additional people to help greet/welcome our parishioners to church on Sunday mornings. All those who are interested in being a part of this wonderful program please contact Angel Hatgelakas through Marianne at the church office. Tel: 781-237-5561 or email: office@stdemetriosweston.org. Thank you.
GROUND ZERO CHURCH OF ST. NICHOLAS
To learn more about the rebuilding efforts of St. Nicholas National Shrine in New York City and how you can be a part of history please visit: www.stnicholaswtc.org.
USHERING
If you are interested in joining the Usher Team please contact Georgia Gefteas at gghome1@verizon.net or 978-973-7476.
MAKING A CHANGE…
In an increasingly paperless, digital world, we ask those of you who receive church publications and letters in the mail to consider switching to email and digital distribution. Not only will it help save the environment but it will also cut back on church expenses. If you are interested in making this change, please call the main office or email Georgia Gefteas:
gghome1@verizon.net
WWW.GOARCH.ORG
The webpage of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has a great amount of resources for anyone looking to learn more about the faith. You can find the daily readings of the church, information about saints, what we believe, and prayers for any occasion. Additionally, you can stay up to date with news that affects us as Christians. Be sure to check www.goarch.org regularly!
PHILOXENIA HOUSE
Located near HCHC in Brookline, the Philoxenia House offers a home and hospitality to patients and those who accompany them while they are undergoing treatment in the Boston area. For several years a few of us visit the home twice a year to try to brighten their lives by planting flowers. This is a joy for us. For more information regarding this ministry please contact Betty Titus, 781.237.4748, or Eleanor Spiliakos, 978.443.3746.
WHAT IS THE ORTHODOX CHURCH
Being asked this during our festival a number of times — we as Orthodox Christians ought to respond:
“The Orthodox Christian Church is a worldwide body of believers who confess and worship Jesus Christ as the Son of God, as Lord and Messiah. This body has a tangible and continuous history of Christian faith and practice from the time of Christ’s Apostles. The use of the adjective ‘orthodox’ to describe the Church dates back to the earliest centuries and was applied to those Christians who maintained the tradition transmitted by Christ’s Apostles (1 Thess 2:15)”
FR. MANIKAS LIBRARY
Come and visit the Fr. Manikas Library and check out one of our many books on a variety of different topics. After Divine Liturgy, please stop by the library and see what we have to offer. See Cindi Dabrowski in the library for assistance on picking out a selection to take home and further your knowledge of our faith.
DAILY READINGS APP
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has developed and released a Daily Readings App for iOS and Android. It offers the daily Epistle and Gospel readings of the day as well as the saints that are commemorated on that day. Furthermore, it offers prayers, dates of future Feast Days and fasting guidelines.
It’s a great resource that is offered by our Archdiocese. Sign into your app store and download it today!
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!