Welcome to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
March 13, 2016 Father Gary Kyriacou, Presbyter
805-443-3376 frgaryk@saintdem.org
5575 SANTA ROSA ROAD CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA 93012
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 1970 CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA 93011
OFFICE 805-482-1273
OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM TO 12 PM, TUES-FRI, CLOSED MONDAYS www.saintdem.org
Those who receive must be:
- Baptized/Chrismated Orthodox Christian
- In Good Standing with Church Protocols
- Fully Prepared to Receive this Sacrament in Mind & Heart
If you should have any questions, please speak with Father Gary.
Communion is a Sacrament and requires your
full attention and devotion.
Ladies, please remember to remove your lipstick.
Everyone present, guests included, are invited to receive the blessed bread
“Antidoron” from the priest as a gift of Christian fellowship
at the end of the service during Dismissal
If you are not familiar with Orthodox Christian worship, please ask one of the Ushers for assistance or if you desire spiritual direction please contact Father Gary
St. Demetrios sincerely hopes that your visit with us brings you closer to our Lord, God, and Savior, Jesus Christ and you enjoyed today’s worship experience.
Please accept our invitation to join us after Divine Liturgy for Coffee Hour.
TODAY - MARCH 13th
USHERS: John G., George M., Keith & Tim
TODAY’S ACOLYTE: Team 2
Dean—Captain, Michael K.—Asst. Captain
Sebastian, Tino, Fred, Andreas & Alexander
COFFEE HOUR SPONSOR:
The Mallakis Family
MEMORIAL: Chris Mallakis ~ 1 Year
Eugenia Zissou ~ 40 Days
Mother of Maria Kalomiras
Lynn Runkle Smith ~ 40 Days
Wife of Rusty Smith
May Their Memory Be Eternal
John Koulakis ~ 40 Day Blessing
Son of Dimitrios & Ana Daniela Koulakis
The Lord’s Prayer Schedule
AS WELL AS IN ENGLISH & GREEK
1st Sunday of the Month: Spanish—Nick Varnava
2nd Sunday of the Month: Arabic—Lucy Morcos
3rd Sunday of the Month: Romanian –Christina Burus
4th Sunday of the Month: Russian—Anya Zmed
5th Sunday of the Month: Only English & Greek
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UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS
▪Sunday, March 13th
Orthros 9 AM
Divine Liturgy 10 AM
Sunday School After Communion
▪Monday, March 14th Forgiveness Vespers 7:00 PM
▪Tuesday, March 15th Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts 6:30 PM
Choir 6:30 PM
▪Wednesday, March 16th Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6:30 PM
Orthodox Study 7:45 PM
▪Thursday, March 17th
AHEPA 7 PM
▪Friday, March 18th
Akathist Hymn 7 PM
▪Saturday, March 19th SATURDAY OF SOULS
Orthros 9 AM
Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM Memorial Prayers 11:30AM
(Westlake Village Memorial Park)
Choir Practice 11 AM
▪Sunday, March 20th
Orthros 9 AM
Divine Liturgy 10 AM SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY—-PROCESSION OF ICONS
FORGIVENESS VESPERS
IS TOMORROW
Monday, MARCH 14th at 7 PM
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Romans 13 : 11 — 14, 14: 1—4
BRETHREN, salvation is near-er to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who ab-stains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.
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MATTHEW 6: 14 — 21
THE LORD SAID, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men.
Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust con-sumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Orthodox Study Series Wednesday, March 16th Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 6:30 PM Orthodox Study 7:45 PM
Topic: The Book of Revelation
Studying Chapters 15 & 16
Donor Wall Mock-Up: George Joannou needs to know if there are any family name corrections needed on the wall in the Narthex (by the large Cross). If you need a correction in spelling, your family name is missing or you want to add your family please contact George Joannou by May 31. After that date, the names will be set and our Donor Recognition plaque will be professionally manufactured. Contact George at 805-231-8696 or via email joannoug@verizon.net.
Save the Date Sunday, March 27th
Independence Day of Celebration
Fish Luncheon
After the Divine Liturgy
Here at St Demetrios
Please contact Niki David at 805-444-2827 or via email at nikirozou1@gmail.com for more details.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coffee Hour:Fellowship is first the sharing together in a common life with hopefully other Christians. Fellowship is a relation-ship, rather than a activity. The principle is that any activity that follows, should come out of the relationship. The early church was not merely devoting itself to activities, but to a relationship. Fellowship means we belong to each other in a relationship because we share together the common life as Christians! Please join us today for fellowship and coffee after Liturgy, your present is always a gift. If you would like to share your gifts please sponsor a coffee hour. Upcoming available dates are April 10,17 & May 8th. Contact Jody to schedule any date at (805) 402-3696 or via email way2jodys@gmail.com. Read about Hosting the Coffee Hour During Lent.
PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER TO CREATE KOLIVA AND BREAD FOR ARTOKLASIA FOR A PARISHIONER, ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE CONFIRMED AND PAID BY THE PRIOR TUESDAY OF THE DESIRED SUNDAY DATE OR THE REQUEST WILL BE MOVED TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE SUNDAY. COST IS $100 AND IS PAYABLE BY CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD TO COVER THE LABOR & TIME INVOLVED. IF YOU MAKE AND BRING YOUR OWN KOLIVA THERE IS NO CHARGE. THANK YOU.
Project Mexico Pantry Partners Collection:Please place your items in the donation box located upstairs TODAY. Please help support the boys by donating items from their wish list or financially to this worthy cause!As I am sure you can imagine when caring for 22 boys, there are many mouths to feed, clothes to wash, and bathrooms to clean to say the least! Please help ensure more than just the survival of these boys and young men. Please visit the St. Demetrios’ website at www.saintdem.org Please contact Tim McGuire at 818-522-8290 or via email at tim@saintdem.org for more details. Thank you all for your generosity and all you do in building hope for these youngsters without families.
2016 St. Demetrios Directory is Coming!! Proofs will be available Sundays - April 3, 10 & 17 for review and directories will be available May 1st!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Do you know of a parishioner who is ill that is in need of a
visitation? Please contact Father Gary by calling the church
office 805-482-1273 or his cell directly 805-443-3376 to
notify him of a parishioner that needs a visit or a prayer!
NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
CLOSED MONDAYS
TUESDAY—FRIDAY 8AM—12PM (NOON)
THANK YOU!
St. Nicholas/Temecula: Cordially invites you to the Blessing of the Grounds, Thyranoixia & 25th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 7. Visit stnicholastemecula.org or call 951-296-6207 for more details.
NEXT WEEK- (March 20th)
USHERS: Tom, Deb, Cally & Terri
TODAY’S ACOLYTE: Team 3
Gavin—Captain, Michael S.– Asst. Captain
Sean, Christopher, Austin, Myles & Michael
COFFEE HOUR SPONSOR: Christina Burus
MEMORIAL: Teodor Ionescu ~ 21 Years & Teodora Ionescu ~ 18 Years
Christina Burus’ Godparents