St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-10-04
Bulletin Contents
Message from Fr. Gianulis
Upcoming Divine Services and Holy Days
Announcements
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
ENCYCLICALS & FLYERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • 757-220-0994
  • Street Address:

  • 4900 Mooretown Road

  • Williamsburg, VA 23188

Contact Information

Presiding Priest Fr. Milton Gianulis
Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne

[email protected] | 757-220-0994

PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Coghill
Parish Council President

[email protected] | 757-784-6410

Church Office Michael Thompson
Parish Council Treasurer

[email protected] | 757-220-0994

Services Schedule

Sunday Services -- Kuriakh:

Orthros, 9:00 a.m.

Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m.

OrqroV, 0900 pm.

Q. Leitourgia, 1000 pm.

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Wednesdays during Great Lent at 6 p.m.

Salutations to the Theotokos, on the first five Saturdays of Great Lent at 6 p.m.

Weekday Holy Days (as scheduled):

Orthros, 8:45 a.m.

Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.

KaqhmerineV EorteV:

OrqroV, 0845 pm.

Q. Leitourgia, 0930 pm.

 

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Message from Fr. Gianulis

Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos elected Metropolitan of New Jersey

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America joyfully announces that today, Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate elected His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos as Metropolitan of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey. 

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received the news of the election with profound joy and thanksgiving to Almighty God, joining the clergy and faithful of the Sacred Archdiocese and the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey in proclaiming “ΑΞΙΟΣ!” to His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras. 

The Enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of New Jersey will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Cathedral of Saint John the Theologian in Tenafly, New Jersey at 11:00 am. On the following day, Sunday, November 8, His Eminence will celebrate his first Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral as Metropolitan of New Jersey. 

The clergy and faithful of the our Sacred Archdiocese offer their heartfelt congratulations and fervent prayers for His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras as he begins his archpastoral ministry in the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey, praying that our Lord Jesus Christ grant him strength, wisdom, and many years of fruitful service to His Holy Church. 

AXIOS! He is worthy! 




Upcoming Divine Services and Holy Days

Memorial Service

A 12-Year Trisaghion will be sung for Victoria and Evangelos Markou at the conclusion of this Sunday's Divine Liturgy.

May their memory be eternal.


St. Demetrios the Great-Martyr and Myrrh-Streamer

The Feast of our parish is on October 25/26, Sunday evening and Monday morning. The divine services will be as follows:

Sunday, Great Vespers, 6:00 p.m. with Artoklasia.      A reception will follow.

Monday, Orthros, 9:00 a.m.

Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. 




Announcements

ICONOGRAPHY DONATION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

The recent iconography project has been complete for a month, and the icons are absolutely stunning.  We have received pledges for 85% of the project costs through your generous donations.  The iconographers have provided us flexible payment terms that extend to March 2027.  If you have an interest in donating an icon or participating on the project through a general donation, please contact Father Milton, Tom Jouvanis, or any member of the iconography committee.    
 
Thank you and God bless!  
The Iconography Committee

STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE

As we approach the final quarter of 2026, we might ask if we have completed our pledge for the year. In a few months we will be asking for you to fill out your pledge for 2027. It seems reasonable that our current pledge is up to date. Pledge forms are available in the anteroom for your convenience. Thank you for your ongoing support of St. Demetrios parish.


LADIES, YOU'RE INVITED

The "Ladies of St. Demetrios" will meet on Thursday October 8th at noon for lunch at Route 60 Barbeque Market 1622 Richmond Road.  All ladies are welcome. 


Philoptochos Social Services Committee

Ladies, please mark your calendars for the next Philoptochos general meeting on Tuesday October 13 at 6:15 pm. If you’re not a member, that’s ok; we’d love to have you.  Come to join us for fellowship and sharing, to see what we’re doing this fall, and get to know other women in the parish.  It’s a most fulfilling and rewarding gathering, and our group has some very special events coming up.
For those who don’t know what Philoptochos is, here is a brief introduction:
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society aims to help those in need, promote the philanthropic goals of the Church, and preserve Orthodox Christian family values and traditions.
Key aims of the organization are:
Help the vulnerable.
Promote church charity.
Preserve faith and family.
Support parish life and community.
News and Notes will provide some more information in next week’s installment. In the meantime, be well, and do try to join us!


HOLY SMOKES!

A cigar night, sponsored by the Legion Men's Fellowship. Join us for an evening on our new church patio for camaraderie, theological discussion, and, if you like, a nice cigar. Bring your own cigar and drink of choice.  Friday, October 9th starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.


FATHER SAV MISSION WALK SAVE THE DATE

The Father Savas Constantinou Memorial Family Mission Walk is this Saturday, October 3rd, at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach from 9:30 am -2 pm.  You can this 5 mile fun walk, or if you cannot, you might still donate. Money raised is to help Orthodox seminarians, the IOCC, the OCMC, local and national charities. 
Follow us on Facebook (@fathersavmissionwalk). For more info contact Ed Ullom (757-477-7915/[email protected]) or Kathy Stephanitsis (757-536-1597/[email protected])

PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING THE TEAM

Coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity for parishioners to meet and greet one another after Sunday Divine Liturgy. We have a nice group of volunteers who rotate hosting duties each week, but could use a couple more teams.  We would welcome anyone who would like to be part of this community outreach, any and all who would like to join, add to the number of teams, and share hospitality with our parish and visitors. 
For more information or to sign up, please contact Zena Parker, 570-606-9208, coordinator.


Becomming a Godparent?

Congratulations! There are a few things you will need to have for that blessed day:

  • A cross and chain
  • One large white bath towel
  • One small white hand towel
  • One bar of soap
  • One bottle of olive oil
  • One Baptismal candle plus two other candles
  • A baby blanket is also helpful.

For an adult, much less is needed. Visit our webpage under BAPTISM for more information, visit our webpage, The bookstore is happy to help with custom candles or premade baptism set available for purchase.  

Are you interested in becoming a godparent? see Fr. Milton.


ORTHODOXY 101 - ADULT CATECHISM

Adult catechism classes began this Thursday, September 17th.  If you missed the start date, it is not too late. Just sign up and start this coming Thursday. All those who are seeking to be Chrismated or Baptized in the Orthodox Faith should plan to attend, unless other catechism arrangements have beem made with Father Milton. The classes are also open to repeat attenders and anyone who would like a review of basic Orthodox teachings. Classes meet from 7 - 8 p.m. weekly on Thursdays and will be taught by Deacon Timothy.

A sign up sheet is available in the anteroom. 


Interested in Learning Greek?

We’re excited to offer Greek classes this Fall! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to strengthen your Greek, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn from the comfort of your own home through Zoom. If you’d like to join the classes, you can register through ZoomGreekClasses or contact Demetra directly to [email protected]

This is a wonderful opportunity for children and adults to learn a new language, connect with Greek culture, and build lasting skills in a supportive environment—register now to secure your spot!


Visit us on Facebook & YouTube

Updates on Orthodox Church news items can be found on our Facebook page. We thank Presbytera for monitoring and administering the page.

Visit us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@St.DemetriosOrthodoxChurch -- Please subscribe to our channel

Also, check out our St. Demetrios website.


YOUR PRIEST IS AS CLOSE AS YOUR TELEPHONE

Father Gianulis wants to be with you when you are hospitalized, even if you believe it is minor. However, he is not a mind reader. If you are sick and hospitalized, or have any other pastoral or sacramental need, do not hesitate to call him. And of course, he would appreciate a call if you know of someone who has passed. He can always be reached by calling the church phone number, 220-0994, or in emergencies, his mobile (757) 508-5367. 


Remember in Prayer for Health

Physician of Souls and Bodies – Royal Doors

George Canavos

Beverly Daikos

Peter Daikos

Karen Durniak

Savvas Kaminarides

Sonny Halioris

Jim Kokolis 

Nancy Marakos

Chris Marker

Yanni Palantzas 

John and Connie Pavlides




Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

18th Sunday after Pentecost
The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

18th Sunday after Pentecost
Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 9:6-11

Ἀδελφοί, ὁ σπείρων φειδομένως, φειδομένως καὶ θερίσει· καὶ ὁ σπείρων ἐπʼ εὐλογίαις, ἐπʼ εὐλογίαις καὶ θερίσει. Ἕκαστος καθὼς προαιρεῖται τῇ καρδίᾳ· μὴ ἐκ λύπης ἢ ἐξ ἀνάγκης· ἱλαρὸν γὰρ δότην ἀγαπᾷ ὁ θεός. Δυνατὸς δὲ ὁ θεὸς πᾶσαν χάριν περισσεῦσαι εἰς ὑμᾶς, ἵνα ἐν παντὶ πάντοτε πᾶσαν αὐτάρκειαν ἔχοντες περισσεύητε εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθόν· καθὼς γέγραπται, Ἐσκόρπισεν, ἔδωκεν τοῖς πένησιν· ἡ δικαιοσύνη αὐτοῦ μένει εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα. Ὁ δὲ ἐπιχορηγῶν σπέρμα τῷ σπείροντι, καὶ ἄρτον εἰς βρῶσιν χορηγήσαι, καὶ πληθύναι τὸν σπόρον ὑμῶν, καὶ αὐξήσαι τὰ γενήματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης ὑμῶν· ἐν παντὶ πλουτιζόμενοι εἰς πᾶσαν ἁπλότητα, ἥτις κατεργάζεται διʼ ἡμῶν εὐχαριστίαν τῷ θεῷ.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

2nd Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 6:31-36

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καθὼς θέλετε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ἄνθρωποι, ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς ὁμοίως. καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσι. καὶ ἐὰν ἀγαθοποιῆτε τοὺς ἀγαθοποιοῦντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσι. καὶ ἐὰν δανείζητε παρ᾿ ὧν ἐλπίζετε ἀπολαβεῖν, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς δανείζουσιν ἵνα ἀπολάβωσι τὰ ἴσα. πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανείζετε μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες, καὶ ἔσται ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς, καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ ὑψίστου, ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς. Γίνεσθε οὖν οἰκτίρμονες, καθὼς καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν οἰκτίρμων ἐστί.



Saints and Feasts

October 04

Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens

According to some, Hierotheus, like Saint Dionysius, was a member of the court of Mars Hill. Having first been instructed in the Faith of Christ by Paul, he became Bishop of Athens. He, in turn, initiated the divine Dionysius more perfectly into the mysteries of Christ; the latter, on his part, elaborated more clearly and distinctly Hierotheus' concise and summary teachings concerning the Faith. He too was brought miraculously by the power of the Holy Spirit to be present at the Dormition of the Theotokos, when, together with the sacred Apostles, he became a leader of the divine hymnody. "He was wholly transported, wholly outside himself and was so deeply absorbed in communion with the sacred things he celebrated in hymnology, that to all who heard him and saw him and knew him, and yet knew him not, he seemed to be inspired of God, a divine hymnographer," as Dionysius says (On the Divine Names, 3:2). Having lived in a manner pleasing to God, he reposed in the Lord.

October 04

Domnina the Martyr and her daughters

October 04

John the Hermit



Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Tone

The stone having been sealed by the Pharisees and chief priests, * and Your all-immaculate body being guarded by soldiers, * You rose on the third day, O Lord and Savior, granting life unto the world. * Then the powers of the heavens cried out to You, O Giver of Life, and shouted, * “Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! * Glory to Your eternal rule! * Glory to Your plan for saving us, only benevolent God!”
Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων, καὶ στρατιωτῶν φυλασσόντων τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα, ἀνέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὴν ζωήν. Διὰ τοῦτο αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν ἐβόων σοι Ζωοδότα· Δόξα τῇ ἀναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τῇ Βασιλείᾳ σου, δόξα τῇ οἰκονομίᾳ σου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

The protection of Christians unshameable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, do not turn from the prayerful cries of those who are in sin; instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: Hasten to intercession and speed now to supplication as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.

The translations of hymns are under copyright and used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, in print or on other websites or in any other form, without the prior written authorization of the copyright holder:

  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in First Tone © Fr. Seraphim Dedes
  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in First Tone © Greek Standard Text
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone © Department of Religious Education
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone © Greek Standard Text


    • Wisdom of the Fathers

    There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and integrity. Natural instincts impel us when, for example, we do to others what we would wish them to do to us (cf. Luke 6:31), or when we see someone suffering deprivation or in need and naturally feel compassion. Angelic powers impel us when, being ourselves impelled to something worthwhile, we find we are providentially helped and guided. We are impelled by integrity when, discriminating between good and evil, we choose the good.
    St. Maximos the Confessor
    Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century

    Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
    St. John Chrysostom
    Unknown, 4th century



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