Church Services Schedule
Parish 80th Anniversary
(September, 2006 to June, 2008 )
Sundays
Weekdays
In 1928, during the first signs of the Great Depression, a few determined Greek Orthodox families
formed Saint Demetrios Church in Newark, NJ. This year the community is celebrating its 80th
Anniversary with cultural and educational programs.
(Click Here for 80th Anniversary Details & Events)
(Please visit this page often as we add events and church services throughout the year)
Calendar of Events
The Liturgical Year
(Click Here to see the Holy Calendar)
Below is the detailed Calendar of Events for Saint Demetrios
2008 Church Activities
January, 2008
| Jan 13 | Vasilopita Dinner Philoptochos |
February, 2008
| Feb 3 | Greek School "Letters Day" celebration w/Dinner |
| Feb 10 | Godparent - Godchild Sunday Breakfast (PTO) |
| Feb 24 | G.O.Y.A. "Sights and Sounds" Dinner |
March, 2008
| Mar 10 |
Clean Monday
Koulouma Dinner 7 pm (Philoptochos) |
| Mar 16 |
Sunday of Orthodoxy Philoptochos Dinner |
| Mar 23 | 1st General Meeting |
| Mar 30 | Greek School "Independence Day" Program with Luncheon |
April, 2008
| Apr 6 | Greek Parade in New York |
| Apr 11 | Akathistos Hymnos - Loucoumades (Philoptochos) |
| Apr 13 | Philoptochos Fashion Show - 2PM at Snuffy's |
| Apr 19 |
Holy Communion - Greek and Sunday Schools, GOYA
Breakfast (PTO). Making of the Palms. |
| Apr 20 |
PALM SUNDAY "St Markella" Feast Day Dinner |
| Apr 27 |
Great and Holy Pascha
"Christ is Risen! Truly He is risen!"
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death, and bestowing life on those in the graves. HOLY EASTER Magiritsa at 2AM (Parish Council) Agapi Service and Egg Hunt 11am to 12:30pm |
May, 2008
Sun May 11
"Mothers Day" Brunch by all Community Organizations
Tue May 13
St Isidoros Evening vespers and Coffee Hour (Rhodian Society)
Sun May 18
GOYA. Breakfast
Sat - Sun May 24-25
G.O.Y.A. Olympics
June, 2008
Wed June 4
PTO BBQ Party
Sun June 8
Greek School Graduation
Sun June 15
Pentecost - "Father's Day"
Sun June 29
50/50 Raffle Drawing (Parish Council)
July, 2008
Sat July 19
"St. Elias the Prophet" Vespers
Mon July 21
Saint Markella Vespers (Saint Marcella Society)
Sun July 27
Saint Markella Feast Day Luncheon (St. Markella Society)
September, 2008
Thu - Sun Sept 4th thru 7th
31st Annual GREEK FESTIVAL
Sun September 14
Senior Citizen Luncheon (Parish Council)
Mon September 15
Greek School Agiasmos and Classes Begin
Sun Sept 21
Sunday School Registration
Sun Sept 28
Sunday School Begins
October, 2008
October 3,4,5
80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Sun October 19
Bake Sale (G.O.Y.A)
Sat October 25
St Demetrios Esperinos
Sun October 26
St Demetrios Feast Day Diner / Philoptochos Raffle Drawing
Fri October 31
Halloween Party (P.T.O.)
November, 2008
Sun November 2
2nd General Meeting
Sat November 8
Taverna Night
Sun November 16
YOUTH SUNDAY with Breakfast (GOYA)
Sat November 22
Philoptochos "Holiday Auction"
Sun November 23
P.T.O. Bake Sale
December, 2008
Sun December 7
Parish Council Elections
Sun December 14
Philoptochos Christmas Party
Sun December 21
Sun/Greek School Christmas Party/Visit by Santa (PTO)
Wed December 24
Christmas Eve "Candlelight Service" and Christmas Pageant
Thu December 25
Christmas Day Service
Wed December 31
New Years Eve Party
