Gavin- Captain, Michael S- Asst. Captain
Sean, Christopher, Austin, Myles & Michael
COFFEE HOUR SPONSOR: AHEPA
Memorial: Dimitri N. Lazarou - 2 Years
Husband of Julie
Micki "Demetra" Pulos - 40 Days
May Their Memory Be Eternal
Father Gary has been promoted to the office of Economos. Please congratulate him on his accomplishment!
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
Thanks to all those on behalf of the Parish Council and Father Gary that came out to participate at yesterday's St Demetrios Clean Up Day! You make this parish awesome and beautiful!
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Divine Liturgy 10 AM
Special Recognition Sunday for FDF Participants
Sunday School After Communion
Parish Council Meeting 6:30 PM
▪Tuesday, February 23rd
Paraklesis 6 PM
Orthodox Study 7 PM
▪Wednesday, February 24th
Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts 6:30 PM
Choir 6:30 PM
▪Thursday, February 25th
AHEPA 7 PM
▪Saturday, February 27th
Divine Liturgy 10 AM
Sunday School After Communion
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TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.LUKE 18 : 10 — 14
The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
NEXT MEETING Tuesday - February 23rd
Paraklesis 6 PM & Orthodox Study 7 PM
Topic: The Book of Revelation
Studying Chapters 11 & 12
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
Coffee Hour: We cordially invite you to join us for treats, laughter, and the support of a community brought together by the desire to love one another as Christ loved us. AHEPA is sponsoring a light lunch today. Contact Jody @ (805) 402-3696 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for available dates: March 29th, April 10,17 and beyond.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.
2016 St. Demetrios Directory is Coming!! In order to for us to capture your correct information please subscribe online or fill out the paper survey in February’s Myrrh-Bearer or this week’s bulletin insert. The deadline to turn in your information is March 1. Proofs will be available Sundays - April 3, 10 & 17 for review and directories will be available May 1st!
SPECIAL RECOGNITION SUNDAY! Congratulations to the FDF Participants! The kids at St. Demetrios really represented our church well, both on and off the stage. In dance, they won 4th place in the Events-Jr category , Received Special Achievement and won 3rd place in the Choral Competition! WELL DONE!
Jacob - Captain, Nicholas - Asst. Captain
Alex, Andreas, Alexander, Peyton & Zachary
Memorial: Walt Zmed & Anya Zemliakova Family
Walt's Parents
Presbytera Persida Zmed - 1 Year
Very Reverend Father George Zmed
Anya's Grandparents
Valentina Zemliakova and Vasiliy Zemliakova
May Their Memory Be Eternal
Last weekend our family had the privilege of participating in FDF. For those who are not familiar with FDF, it is an annual event for the Greek Orthodox youth and adults in our Metropolis to gather, celebrate, and compete in folk dancing and music showcasing different areas of Greece. We celebrate Liturgy and life together. This event draws over 3000 participants and is a showcase of many months of hard work.
This past June our son Alexander announced he was determined to join the dance group at St Demetrios for the 2015/2016 season. I will admit as his mother I silently thought “no way.” Alexander is not someone you would immediately think of as a competitive dancer. He was born with a rare condition that placed him in a body that doesn’t often agree with his mind in what he wants to do. He is alive today as a result of several miracles and modern medicine. While he remains on this side of heaven, we as his family are privileged to serve him in ways many of us would take for granted.
None the less the dance instructors agreed to let him into the group and went about to make FDF a reality for Alex. When the weekend finally arrived he was more excited to dance than he was for Christmas. I wish I could accurately convey the look of sheer joy on his face as he was dressed in his costume and joined his friends on stage. No, he didn’t dance many parts of the suites, nor was he physically capable of doing all the steps correctly, but that night he was a dancer.
The name of our group is Agape, which means love in Greek. Much love outside of family has been poured into our small (well, not so small anymore) son. My sincere thanks go to Fr. Gary and Pres. Christie Kyriaccou, Kerri Broude, Stella Kalivas, and Christina Joannou for making Alexander’s dream a reality. I’d like to also acknowledge the countless small deeds of kindness that make being a village such as this such a joy. To those kids and adults who pushed his wheelchair, offered a helping hand, made introductions, and simply treated him as a normal 12 year boy I’d love to hug you all and thank you.
May the Holy Trinity Guide and protect you now and always.
With Love,
Sara Gyurkovitz