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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-11-03
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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






Services Schedule

Sunday Services -- Kuriakh:

Orthros, 8:45 a.m.

Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m.

OrqroV, 0845 pm.

Q. Leitourgia, 1000 pm.

 

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.

 


Past Bulletins


Message from Fr. Gianulis

FALL GREEK FESTIVAL Nov. 1-3

The Saint Demetrios Fall Greek Festival is this weekend! Here at St. Demetrios, like so many other Greek Orthodox Churches across the country, the Festivals are the primary fund raisers for the parish.  I continue to be amazed at those very talented and helpful souls who give so much of their time and talent for the good of the Church. We have many hard workers, both up front and behind the scenes. I am truly grateful for them. Their example is one of true stewardship.

Certainly, there will be times when we grow tired and weary, wondering why the lion’s share of the work falls on the same people every year.  I urge patience and reflection —remember why we do this.  We work hard and we give for the support and maintenance of our parish.  If you have not considered helping, it is not too late to volunteer.  Working for the Church is everyone’s responsibility.   As our Lord says in Luke 17:10:

"So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.' "

Come be a part of the fun and festivities. We welcome anyone willing to pitch in.  And we thank you.


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Upcoming Divine Services and Holy Days

HOLY UNCTION

At the direction of His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos, all parishes shall begin the Fast of the Nativity with the Sacrament of Healing, Holy Unction. On November 15th, Holy Unction services will be celebrated regionally, with the area clergy participating. We have two options for the faithful:

On Thursday, November 14th, at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Richmond at 6:00 p.m.

On Friday, November 15th, at Annunciation Cathedral in Norfolk at 6:30 p.m.


VETERANS DAY SERVICE

For the past five years, the parishes of the Hampton Roads area have been gathering together on or around Veterans Day to honor those who are or have served in our military, those gone before and those living now. This is not a service just for the veterans, but for all of us to thank them. Please, come honor those who sacrifice so much for our freedom and security. This year, the Memorial Service and Artoklasia will be held at Sts. Constantine and Helen in Newport News on Monday, Nov. 11th beginning at 6:30 p.m. The sermon will be offered by Fr. David Hostetler, LT, CHC, USN.

(see the enclosed flyer)


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Third Tone. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19.

Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.

Προκείμενον. Third Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 46.6,1.
Ψάλατε τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν, ψάλατε.
Στίχ. Πάντα τὰ ἔθνη κροτήσατε χεῖρας.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 1:11-19.

Ἀδελφοί, γνωρίζω δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τὸ εὐαγγελισθὲν ὑπʼ ἐμοῦ, ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν κατὰ ἄνθρωπον. Οὐδὲ γὰρ ἐγὼ παρὰ ἀνθρώπου παρέλαβον αὐτό, οὔτε ἐδιδάχθην, ἀλλὰ διʼ ἀποκαλύψεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Ἠκούσατε γὰρ τὴν ἐμὴν ἀναστροφήν ποτε ἐν τῷ Ἰουδαϊσμῷ, ὅτι καθʼ ὑπερβολὴν ἐδίωκον τὴν ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ θεοῦ, καὶ ἐπόρθουν αὐτήν· καὶ προέκοπτον ἐν τῷ Ἰουδαϊσμῷ ὑπὲρ πολλοὺς συνηλικιώτας ἐν τῷ γένει μου, περισσοτέρως ζηλωτὴς ὑπάρχων τῶν πατρικῶν μου παραδόσεων. Ὅτε δὲ εὐδόκησεν ὁ θεὸς ὁ ἀφορίσας με ἐκ κοιλίας μητρός μου καὶ καλέσας διὰ τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ, ἀποκαλύψαι τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ ἐν ἐμοὶ ἵνα εὐαγγελίζωμαι αὐτὸν ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν, εὐθέως οὐ προσανεθέμην σαρκὶ καὶ αἵματι· οὐδὲ ἀνῆλθον εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα πρὸς τοὺς πρὸ ἐμοῦ ἀποστόλους, ἀλλὰ ἀπῆλθον εἰς Ἀραβίαν, καὶ πάλιν ὑπέστρεψα εἰς Δαμασκόν. Ἔπειτα μετὰ ἔτη τρία ἀνῆλθον εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα ἱστορῆσαι Πέτρον, καὶ ἐπέμεινα πρὸς αὐτὸν ἡμέρας δεκαπέντε. Ἕτερον δὲ τῶν ἀποστόλων οὐκ εἶδον, εἰ μὴ Ἰάκωβον τὸν ἀδελφὸν τοῦ κυρίου.


Gospel Reading

5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"

5th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 16:19-31

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· ῎Ανθρωπος δέ τις ἦν πλούσιος, καὶ ἐνεδιδύσκετο πορφύραν καὶ βύσσον εὐφραινόμενος καθ᾿ ἡμέραν λαμπρῶς. πτωχὸς δέ τις ἦν ὀνόματι Λάζαρος, ὃς ἐβέβλητο πρὸς τὸν πυλῶνα αὐτοῦ ἡλκωμένος καὶ ἐπιθυμῶν χορτασθῆναι ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τοῦ πλουσίου· ἀλλὰ καὶ οἱ κύνες ἐρχόμενοι ἀπέλειχον τὰ ἕλκη αὐτοῦ. ἐγένετο δὲ ἀποθανεῖν τὸν πτωχὸν καὶ ἀπενεχθῆναι αὐτὸν ὑπὸ τῶν ἀγγέλων εἰς τὸν κόλπον ᾿Αβραάμ· ἀπέθανε δὲ καὶ ὁ πλούσιος καὶ ἐτάφη. καὶ ἐν τῷ ᾅδῃ ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ, ὑπάρχων ἐν βασάνοις, ὁρᾷ τὸν ᾿Αβραὰμ ἀπὸ μακρόθεν καὶ Λάζαρον ἐν τοῖς κόλποις αὐτοῦ. καὶ αὐτὸς φωνήσας εἶπε· πάτερ ᾿Αβραάμ, ἐλέησόν με καὶ πέμψον Λάζαρον ἵνα βάψῃ τὸ ἄκρον τοῦ δακτύλου αὐτοῦ ὕδατος καὶ καταψύξῃ τὴν γλῶσσάν μου, ὅτι ὀδυνῶμαι ἐν τῇ φλογὶ ταύτῃ. εἶπε δὲ ᾿Αβραάμ· τέκνον, μνήσθητι ὅτι ἀπέλαβες σὺ τὰ ἀγαθά σου ἐν τῇ ζωῇ σου, καὶ Λάζαρος ὁμοίως τὰ κακά· νῦν δὲ ὧδε παρακαλεῖται, σὺ δὲ ὀδυνᾶσαι· καὶ ἐπὶ πᾶσι τούτοις μεταξὺ ἡμῶν καὶ ὑμῶν χάσμα μέγα ἐστήρικται, ὅπως οἱ θέλοντες διαβῆναι ἔνθεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς μὴ δύνωνται, μηδὲ οἱ ἐκεῖθεν πρὸς ἡμᾶς διαπερῶσιν. εἶπε δέ· ἐρωτῶ οὖν σε, πάτερ, ἵνα πέμψῃς αὐτὸν εἰς τὸν οἶκον τοῦ πατρός μου· ἔχω γὰρ πέντε ἀδελφούς· ὅπως διαμαρτύρηται αὐτοῖς, ἵνα μὴ καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔλθωσιν εἰς τὸν τόπον τοῦτον τῆς βασάνου. λέγει αὐτῷ ᾿Αβραάμ· ἔχουσι Μωϋσέα καὶ τοὺς προφήτας· ἀκουσάτωσαν αὐτῶν. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· οὐχί, πάτερ ᾿Αβραάμ, ἀλλ᾿ ἐάν τις ἀπὸ νεκρῶν πορευθῇ πρὸς αὐτούς, μετανοήσουσιν. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ· εἰ Μωϋσέως καὶ τῶν προφητῶν οὐκ ἀκούουσιν, οὐδὲ ἐάν τις ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῇ πεισθήσονται.


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Saints and Feasts

November 03

Acepsimas the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter, & Aeithalas the Deacon, Martyrs of Persia

Saint Acepsimas, a bishop, Saint Joseph, a presbyter, and Saint Aeithalas, a deacon, suffered exceedingly cruel torments and martyrdom during the reign of Sapor II, King of Persia (325-379). See also April 17.


November 03

Dedication of the Temple of the Holy Great Martyr George in Lydda

The consecration of the Church of Saint George in Lydda of Palestine took place during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great. See also April 23.


November 03

Holy Father and New Hieromartyr Gregory of Neapolis


November 03

George of Neapolis the New Martyr


November 03

Theodore the Confessor, Bishop of Ancyra


November 03

Winifred of Treffynnon


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Tone

Let the heavens rejoice; let the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the mighty power of His arm. He trampled down death by death and became the firstborn of the dead. From the depths of Hades, He delivered us and granted to the world great mercy.
Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Ascepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas in the Fourth Tone

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Οι Μάρτυρές σου, Κύριε, εν τή αθλήσει αυτών, στεφάνους εκομίσαντο τής αφθαρσίας, εκ σού τού Θεού ημών, σχόντες γάρ τήν ισχύν σου, τούς τυράννους καθείλον, έθραυσαν καί δαιμόνων, τά ανίσχυρα θράση. Αυτών ταίς ικεσίαις, Χριστέ ο Θεός, σώσον τάς ψυχάς ημών.

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.
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Announcements

ORTHODOX STUDY GROUP

The Orthodox Study Group resumes next Wednesday, Nov. 6th. We will begin looking at the coming Sunday Epistle lesson, which will be Galatians 2:16-20. We meet from 7 - 8 p.m. and all are welcome!


FALL GREEK FESTIVAL

The Greek Festival is going on now, this weekend.  The food service plan requires 20 hospitality workers per shift.

We are a small community that becomes even smaller when so many must also be involved in food preparation, tours and dancing. Only with everyone’s participation can we make the festival a success. We will be scheduling folks in 3 shifts for Friday and Saturday & 2 shifts for Sunday:

Friday & Saturday: 11:00-2:30; 2:30-5:30; and 5:30-until close.
Sunday : 11:30-3:30 and 3:30 until close.

By asking everyone to sign-up for one or more shifts and commit to a schedule, we hope to maximize use of our limited resources while showing how much we value your time commitment. The sign-up form will assist us in planning for the festival and scheduling your participation.

Thank you for volunteering!

Demi Emmanouil, Festival Chairman


PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING

All Ladies of St. Demetrios are invited to a luncheon/meeting on Tuesday, November 5th at 11:30 a.m. The location is Not Another Pancake House, 1803 Richmond Rd.


COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD

We will once again be sending a Community Christmas Card to our parishioners and friends. For a donation of $25, you can participate. Sign up sheets are in the narthex, or mail your donation and name the way you wish it to appear to the church office. You don't want to be left off so act early. The deadline is Dec. 1st.


PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Elections for the Parish Council will be held on Sunday, November 17th. We are seeking to fill 5 vacancies, so if you feel you could make the commitment and help St. Demetrios, please fill out one of the nomination forms enclosed in this bulletin or pick one up on Sunday. The voting will take place immediately after the Divine Liturgy during the coffee fellowship time. They will conclude by 12:30 p.m. All members in good standing are eligible to vote... and encouraged to do so. Absentee ballots are available from one of the Election Committee members: Elli Williams, Lily Panoussi, or Eva Zestos.


Your Priest is as Close as Your Telephone

...but 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.  Fr. Gianulis can always be reached by calling the church phone number, 220-0994.  If he is not in, leave a message and it will be delivered to his cell phone.


GO FUND ME PAGE

We now have a Go Fund Me page for St. Demetrios. Help spread the word on it, share it with friends and boost it if you can.  That can be on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.  


Visit us on Facebook

Have you visited us on Facebook? Like us at 

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=saint%20demetrios%20greek%20orthodox%20church%20-%20williamsburg%20va.

Thank you to Presbytera Connie for keeping the page up to date, relevant and interesting. 


COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

It's that time of year again! For all Federal employees and members of the military, every year you are asked to contribute to the CFC. Did you know you can designate your charity? When doing so, please remember the only two Orthodox charities listed in the catalogue:

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN MISSION CENTER #10304 - OCMC spreads Christ's love worldwide by sending missionaries, caring for orphans, offering medical care, building schools, clinics, churches, and helping the poor. www.ocmc.org

INTERNATIONAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES #12081 - IOCC provides humanitarian assistance in 18 countries, helping over 1 million people in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US devastated by disasters and poverty. www.iocc.org


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VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL AND ARTOKLASIA SERVICE

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St. Demetrios Parish Calendar

  • St. Demetrios Parish Calender

    November 3 to December 1, 2019

    SUN
    MON
    TUE
    WED
    THU
    FRI
    SAT
    3
    GREEK FESTIVAL
    9:00AM Orthros
    10:00AM Divine Liturgy
    11:30AM Church School
    4
    5
    11:30AM Philoptochos Meeting
    6
    7:00PM Orthodox Study Group
    7
    7:00PM OCF
    8
    4:30PM Friday Fish Fry
    9
    10
    9:00AM Orthros
    10:00AM Divine Liturgy
    11:00AM Anointing / St. Nektarios
    11:00AM Memorial Service for Gregory Dziuba
    11:00AM Daikos Memorial
    11:30AM Church School
    11
    6:30PM Veterans Day Service
    12
    13
    7:00PM Orthodox Study Group
    14
    6:00PM Parish Council
    7:00PM OCF
    15
    FAST OF THE NATIVITY BEGINS
    6:30PM Holy Unction
    16
    17
    9:00AM Orthros
    10:00AM Divine Liturgy
    11:30AM Church School
    18
    19
    20
    7:00PM Orthodox Study Group
    21
    Entry of the Theotokos
    8:30AM Orthros
    9:30AM Divine Liturgy
    7:00PM OCF
    22
    4:30PM Friday Fish Fry
    23
    24
    9:00AM Orthros
    10:00AM Divine Liturgy
    11:30AM Church School
    25
    7:00PM HART Thanksgiving Service
    26
    27
    28
    29
    30
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Wisdom of the Fathers

A modern monk heard it said, and taught his brothers, that money is like manure. Unless it is quickly spread around, it does no good, but scorches and defiles what it covers.
Evergetinos

The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places the land of the good beyond his own reach; for he has dug against himself the yawning impassable abyss of a necessity that nothing can break through.
St. Gregory of Nyssa

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