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Church Services Schedule
(September, 2006 to June, 2008 )

 
Sundays
  • Orthos (Matins) 9:00 am
  • Divine Liturgy 10:15 am
  • Sunday School 11.30 am
  • Weekdays
  • Orthos (Matins) 9:00 am
  • Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
  • Parish 80th Anniversary
    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!"
    "Christos Anesti!  Alithos Anesti!"

    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