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2504 Cub Hill Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21234 ● www.stdemetriosmd.org Phone: 410.661.1090 ● Fax: 410.661.1134 ● E-mail: saintdemetrios@comcast.net

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Father’s Corner:

Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

Baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy SpiritBaptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy SpiritBaptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy SpiritBaptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Summer 2016

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

We have all heard this portion of the Gospel reading many times, and especially during the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Through baptism we receive a full forgiveness of sin, whether original or not. We put on Christ, becoming His Body, the Church. The Godparents, along with the parents and guided by the Church, should lead the newly-baptized child through the walk of life. Just a biological parents have serious obligations for the care and nurture of their child, so do the Godparents have important duties and obligations to their Godchild ~ in particular to see to it that the child received a Christian upbringing. A Godparent is the representative of the infant who is admitted into the Church of Christ. He speaks for the infant and vows that he will do all that he can to assure that the child will become a true soldier of Christ and a devoted member of His Church. Parents should exercise the greatest care in the selection of Godparents for their children. Certainly they will never select an atheist or an agnostic, but rather people who are full of the Holy Spirit and who represent only the highest Christian morals and ethics. Godparenting as viewed by the Orthodox Christian Church goes far beyond the purchase of a new outfit and a baptismal cross. The emphasis must not be on the material, but rather on the spiritual. Godparents should make this commitment knowing that they are entering a long-term relationship with their Godchild, with the parents and with the Church. This lifelong commitment involves instilling in the child only the best of Christian moral and ethics.

A Godparent should make a faithful commitment to love his Godchild and to join in the struggle with the parents, guided by the Church, to bring the child carefully and prayerfully along the difficult road to heaven. As a Godparent prepares for the actual Sacrament of Holy Baptism he must remember there are essential articles needed to perform the Sacrament: a cross to be worn around the neck of the child, a bottle of olive oil, two small white hand towels, one large white bath towel, a large linen white sheet, a bar of white soap, three candles, new white clothing (Baptismal gown). A Godparent is called upon to accent the Divine Commandment read from the Holy Gospel at the service of Baptism. “Teach them to observe all that I have commanded you; and so, I am with you always and to the close of the age.”

With this commandment in mind, a Godparent should take the five following points into consideration:

1. When you are approached, and asked to baptize a child, do not answer immediately. Reflect and ask yourself if you could be true to the baptismal vow.

2. A Godparent must be an Orthodox Christian, have good moral character, regular and faithful attendance at the Divine Liturgy and in the reception of the Sacraments, and with a sound knowledge of the basic teachings of the Orthodox Church.

3. A Godparent must study the Nicene Creed and be prepared to recite it during the baptismal service.

4. A Godparent should neither be excessively you (under 12), advanced in year nor in poor health. There must be a faith possibility that a Godparent will live long enough to carry out the obligations assumed.

5. The Church recommends one Godparent.

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Greek Festival

Your task as a Godparent is an awesome responsibility. At the close of the baptismal ceremony, a Godparent delivers the child into the arms of the parents. As they receive the child, they kiss the hand of the Godparent as a token of the spiritual relationship that is established between the Godparent and the family.

Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church presents their

43rd Annual Greek Festival September 22nd thru September 25th, 2016.

Come join us in a celebration of life, music, delicious food, faith and friendship when the magic of Greece comes

to town.

Our festival has something to offer everyone young and old. Taste the wonderful flavors of Greece, enjoy folk

dancing entertainment, listen to traditional Greek music, visit the many shops and explore the rich culture that only

Greece has to offer.

The Festival will offer the following wonderful features:

Authentic Greek Food & Pastries Beer, Wine & Soda

Greek Music Folk Dance Performers Costume & Fine Jewelry

Kid’s Zone Father’s Attic

There are many ways to get involved and to help make this our best Festival ever!

If you are moving or downsizing why not clean out your attic and bring it to Father’s Attic or maybe you want to

advertise your business in our Ad Book. Or you could donate your time by volunteering to help cook, bake, set-up

or breakdown.

With everything that GOD has given you,With everything that GOD has given you,With everything that GOD has given you,With everything that GOD has given you, don’t you think it’s time to give back?don’t you think it’s time to give back?don’t you think it’s time to give back?don’t you think it’s time to give back?

Please contact Cathy Xanthakos, Festival Chairperson, cathy.xanthakos@gmail.com or 410.952.3576.

Keep watching our weekly bulletins and website www.stdemetriosmd.org for updates and more information.

Church Etiquette

With the warm weather upon us, we would

like to remind you that you are attending

an Orthodox Christian Church and

modesty and humility should always be in

your forethought. Therefore, shorts, flip-

flops, spaghetti straps, short skirts, etc.

are not acceptable. Please remember that

this a House of God and dress

accordingly.

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Fulfilling the Promise! The following Stewards have come forth and pledged their support for our 2016 stewardship campaign. We would like to thank them for continuing to support our Saint Demetrios Church. You, too, can be added to this list simply by completing and returning your 2016 stewardship commitment card to the church office.

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Adams Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Agapaloglou Mr. & Mrs. John Ahladiotis Mrs. Esther Alatzas Mr. & Mrs. Petros Alatzas Mr. & Mrs. Mark Alberding Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Albright Mr. & Mrs. Charles Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Athos Alexandrou Mrs. Evangeline Alexion Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Alsup Mr. & Mrs. Peter Amentas Ms. Anna Amorgeanos Mr. Pete Amorgeanos Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Anagnos Mr. Christ Anastasiadis Mr. & Mrs. Nikita Anastasis Dr. & Mrs. John Andreadakis Mr. & Mrs. Andrei Andreyev Mr. & Mrs. Charles Angelos Mrs. Sophia Angelos-Gilland Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Antonakas Mr. & Mrs. Jason Antonakas Mr. & Mrs. Nickolas Antonas Mr. George Antonas Mrs. Maria Antonopoulos Mr. & Mrs. John Antonopoulos Dr. & Mrs. Paul Apostolo Mr. & Mrs. Fotios Araviakis Ms. Barbara Argyros Mr. & Mrs. Sotiris Aronis Mr. James Asimakes Mr. Leonidas Athanasakos Mrs. Soula Athas Dr. Sophia Balis Mrs. Fotini Baltatzis Mr. & Mrs. Emile Barghout Mr. & Mrs. Zakk Becker Mr. Gus Beleos Mr. & Mrs. Pete Beleos Mrs. Mercina Belios Mr. & Mrs. Migen Bimi-osi Mr. & Mrs. Efstratios Bouyoukas Mrs. Maria Brady Mr. & Mrs. James Brazil Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brocious Mr. Don Brooks

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown Ms. Georgette Calomeris Mr. & Mrs. Peter Calomeris Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Cameron Mr. & Mrs. Lee Caprinolo Ms. Tasia Cavas Mr. & Mrs. Gus Chagetas Ms. Anthoula Chakales Mr. & Mrs. Pete Chakales Mr. Christopher Chambarlis Ms. Eugenia Chambarlis Ms. Christina Chilimindris Mr. & Mrs. James Chios Ms. Maria Chirgott Mr. & Mrs. George Chrisovergis Mrs. Flora Christ Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Christ Mr. & Mrs. Telemac Chryssikos Mrs. Kathryn Chuvala Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Clancy Mr. & Mrs. David Clarke Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. George Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. Harry Cocoros Mrs. Irene Cocoros Mrs. Kriss Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. P. Paul Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cocoros Miss Rachel Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. Guiseppe Colandrea Mrs. Helen Conits Mr. & Mrs. Pete Conits Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cook Mr. Thomas Cook, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cornias Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Courpas Mrs. Antonia Courtalis Mrs. Despina Courtalis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Courtalis Mrs. Mary Cross Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Daniels Mr. John Daskalakis Mr. & Mrs. John Daskalakis, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Paschalis Dellios Mrs. Evangeline Demetrakis

Mrs. Eleni Densmore Mr. & Mrs. George Diacouloukas Mrs. Katherine Diafokeris Ms. Effie Doss Mr. & Mrs. Valiant Dzwonczyk Ms. Georgia Economakis Mr. & Mrs. Gus Economakis Mr. & Mrs. Chris Economides Mr. & Mrs. Gary Edwards Mrs. Irene Eliou Mr. Ryan Ermentrout Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fadok Mr. & Mrs. Christoforos Fekos Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fellner Fr. & Mrs. Louis J. Noplos Mrs. Helen Foudos Ms. Carole Fulghum Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Galanakis Ms. Dorothy Ganer Mr. & Mrs. George Garvilis Col. & Mrs. John Gavrilis Mrs. Joan Geer Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Georgelakos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Georgelakos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Georgopoulos Mrs. Kanella Germanakos Mrs. Maria Giannaros Mr. & Mrs. John Gikas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Girken Mrs. Vasiliki Glava Mr. & Mrs. James Goffredi Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Goodman Mr. & Mrs. William Gretes Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Gummer Mrs. Sophia Gunzelman Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Gyr Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Hagan Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Hagepanos Mrs. Dorothy Halkousis Ms. Lula Hardt Mr. & Mrs. Steve Harris Mr. & Mrs. Theo Harris Mr. & Mrs. John Hatzidimitriou Mr. & Mrs. Ray Hedrick Ms. Anne Hegarty Mr. Athanasios Heper

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Mr. Tony Heper Mr. Steve Hodges Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Hooper Mr. & Mrs. James Howard Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Janssen Ms. Joan Jasman Mr. & Mrs. James Jones Mr. & Mrs. Clemis Kaikis Ms. Irene Kaikis-Lericos Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Kakavas Mr. & Mrs. Soterios Kakavas Mrs. Christina Kakoullis Mrs. Popi Kalathas Mrs. Eugenia Kalis Dr. & Mrs. Constantine Kaminaris Mrs. Angela Kanaras Mr. & Mrs. John Kantonides Mr. & Mrs. Alex Karagiorgis Mrs. Annette Karas Mrs. Chryssi Karas Ms. Patricia Karavedas-Matos Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Karavedas Ms. Tina Karavedas Mr. James Karayinopulos, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Steven Karayinopulos Ms. Erene Kariotis Mr. & Mrs. Efthymios Kastanaras Mr. & Mrs. Larry Katsafanas Mrs. Mary Katsafanas Mr. & Mrs. Tom Katsikides Mr. & Mrs. Pete Kazakos Mr. & Mrs. Regis Kegel Mr. & Mrs. Regis Kegel, Jr. Ms. Gabriella Keidel Mrs. Georgia Kerasiotes Mr. James Kerasiotes Mr. Konstantinos Kerasiotes Mrs. Popey Kleon Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Kokkinakos Mrs. Mary Konstant Mr. & Mrs. John Kontorousis Mrs. Margaret Kontoyianis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kootsikas Mr. & Mrs. John Korfiatis Mrs. Mary Kosmas Mr. & Mrs. Stergos Kosmos Mr. & Mrs. Ted Kostopoulos Mrs. Mariana Kotselas Ms. Anthoula Koumarianos Mr. Adam Koutelis Mr. John Koutrakos Mr. John Koutsantonis Mr. & Mrs. Christos Koutsoukos Mr. & Mrs. Socrates Koutsoutis

Ms. Angela Koutsoutis Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kucharski Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Kulp Mr. & Mrs. David Lamar Mrs. Georgia Lambrinos Mr. & Mrs. Basil Lambros Mr. & Mrs. George Lambros Mr. & Mrs. George Lambros Mr. & Mrs. Gus Lambros Mrs. Valerie Lambros Mr. & Mrs. James Latgis Mr. Nicholas Latgis, Jr. Mr. James Lefter Mr. & Mrs. William Lericos Mr. & Mrs. William Lericos Mrs. Eftychia Levas Ms. Voula Liadakis Mr. & Mrs. Robert Libby Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Libertini Mr. & Mrs. John Logothetis Dr. & Mrs. Dean Lomis Dr. & Mrs. Van Lomis Dr. & Mrs. Peter Lucas Mrs. Alexandra Lygoumenos Mr. & Mrs. Bill MacDonnell Mr. & Mrs. Sarandos Macris Ms. Vasilia Maggelakis Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Makres Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios N. Makres Mr. & Mrs. George Makres Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Makris Mrs. Bessie Makris Mr. & Mrs. Agisi Makrodimitris Ms. Stella Manesis Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Manolis Mrs. Ioanna Manolis Ms. Corina Mararu Miss Nicole Markopoulos Mrs. Leona Marmaras Mr. & Mrs. Jim Marshall Ms. Robin Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Goege Martsoukos Mr. & Mrs. Pantelis Martsoukos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mattes Ms. Georgia Mavromihalis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mavromihalis Mr. George Mavronis Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Mavrophilipos Mr. & Mrs. Russell May Mr. Matthew McBride Mr. & Mrs. Michael McBride Mr. & Mrs. Jerry McQueeney Ms. Helen McShane Mr. Ernest Memphis

Mr. & Mrs. Meno Meraklis Mr. Steve Michael Mrs. Irene Michallas Mr. & Mrs. Edward Millon Mr. & Mrs. James Mitsos Ms. Nitsa Morekas Mr. & Mrs. Nick Moshonisiotis Mr. & Mrs. James Moskos Mr. & Mrs. Craig Moyer Mr. & Mrs. Steven Nichols Mr. John Nichols Mrs. Barbara Nicolaides Mr. Antonios Nicolaidis Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Nikitaras Fr. & Mrs. Louis J. Noplos Mr. & Mrs. David Oliphant Dr. & Mrs. Robert Padousis Mr. & Mrs. George Panageotou Mr. & Mrs. Gus Panageotou Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Pandullo Ms. Eleni Panteleakis Mr. Michael Pantelides Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Pantelis Mrs. Despina Panteloukas Dr. & Mrs. Stavros Papaeracleous Ms. & Mrs. Bill Papageorgopoulos Mr. & Mrs. George Papageorgopoulos Ms. Chrisanthi Papapavlou Ms. Maria Papapavlou Mrs. Virginia Papavasiliou Mr. Alex Pappas Mr. & Mrs. George Pappas Mrs. Helen Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Jon Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Soterios Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Patiniotis Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis K. Pantiniotis Mrs. Irene Peltsemes Mrs. Bessie Phillips Mr. James Phillips Mr. Peter Phillips Mr. & Mrs. George Pikounis Mrs. Helen Pikounis Mr. & Mrs. Brian Piotrowski Dr. & Mrs. Diomidis Pirovolidis Mrs. Mary Lou Pizanis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pizanis Ms. Denise Poletis Ms. Karyn Poletis Mrs. Theodora Poletis Ms. Eleni Polites Mr. & Mrs. George Polites Mr. Mathew Polites

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Mr. & Mrs. Konstantine Politis Mr. & Mrs. John Polmenakos Dr. Demetrios Prapas Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Psaris Mrs. Dimitra Psihopedas Ms. Carolyn Pulianas Ms. Nichole Pulianas Mr. & Mrs. Pete Rafailides Mr. & Mrs. Elias Rallis Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Ridgill Mr. Peter Rizas Mrs. Rhoda Rocha Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Roger Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Rogers Mr. Pete Roros Ms. Angela Rounis Mr. & Mrs. John Roussos Ms. Nicole Ruocco Mrs. Stella Sabracos Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sackleh Mrs. Juliet Sackleh Mrs. Elaine Sain Mrs. Marie Sain Mr. & Mrs. John Sakellarakos Mrs. Eva Smaras Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Santiago Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sarandos Mrs. Leslie Sarantinos Ms. Argiro Sarantinos-Perrin Mrs. Diamando Sarigianis Mr. Andrew Scaljon Mr. & Mrs. Fred Schwallenberg Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Schwanke Mr. Aristidis Serevetas Mrs. Diamanto Serevetas Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Serevetas Mr. & Mrs. George Sifakis Mr. & Mrs. John Sigambris Mr. John Sikalis Mrs. Martha Sinis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Skandalis

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Smith Mr. & Mrs. James Smyrnioudis Mr. & Mrs. Themistokles Smyrnioudis Mrs. Vilma Sniscak Mr. & Mrs. Casimir Sobus, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Solesky Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Sollon Mr. & Mrs. Pete Sorvalis Mr. & Mrs. James Spanos Ms. Jean Spanos Mr. & Mrs. Nick Spanos Mr. & Mrs. Savvas Spanos Mr. Ioannis Spiropoulos Dr. & Mrs. John Stamas Mrs. Voula Stamas Mrs. Anastasia Stamathis Mr. & Mrs. Gus Stamatopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Stathopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Stavlas Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Stavrakis Mr. & Mrs. George Stavros Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Stetler Mr. & Mrs. Gus Strakes Mrs. Katherine Strakes Mr. & Mrs. Van Strakes Miss Kondylo Stratigakos Mrs. Katherine Strittmater Mr. James Stroumbis Mr. & Mrs. George Thomakos Mr. & Mrs. John Thomakos Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tobin Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Tomaselli Mr. & Mrs. Steven Tomczewski Mr. & Mrs. Louis Triandafilou Mr. & Mrs. John Trikeriotis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Trikeriotis Mr. & Mrs. Nicolaos Trintis Mr. & Mrs. Steve Trintis Mrs. Thorina Trintis Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Tsakiris Mr. & Mrs. Savvas Tsakiris

Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Tsamouras Mr. Frank Tselepis Mr. Nick Tselepis Ms. Eugenia Tsimis Mr. Michael Tsimis Mrs. Angelina Vakoutis Mr. John Vakoutis Mr. & Mrs. Brent Van Scyoc Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Vangelakos Mr. & Mrs. Christopher VanRoden Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Varlas Mr. & Mrs. Gus Vasilas Mr. & Mrs. Yianni Vasilios Mr. & Mrs. Peter Vatenos Mrs. Georgia Vavas Mrs. Irene Vavas Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Vendelis Mr. & Mrs. Lambros Venetos Dr. & Mrs. Lazaros Volikas Ms. Athena Vorias Mrs. Charlotte Vorias Mr. & Mrs. John Votta Mr. Nicholas Voxakis Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Voxakis Mr. & Mrs. John Voxakis Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wartel Mrs. Bernadine Wazlavek Mr. & Mrs. Marty Weigand Mr. & Dr. Seth Weitkamp Mr. & Mrs. Robert West Mr. Robert S. West Mr. & Mrs. William White, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Williams Mr. & Mrs. Victor Woods Ms. Catherine Xanthakos Mrs. Helen Xenakis Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Xintas Mr. Anthony Yingling Dr. & Mrs. Sam Zamaria Dr. & Mrs. John Zapas Mr. George Zaverdinos

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Scholarship Sunday

Sunday, August 7th, 2016 is Scholarship Sunday we will present the scholarships directly to the recipients.

We wish to thank all scholarship donors and ask God to bless them for their generosity.

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Music Ministry

The Saint Demetrios Music Ministry will sponsor

An Orthodox Celebration: A journey through Worship Music, Iconography & Instrumental Music

(for adults & children, ages 5 & up)

Tuesday, August 17th & Wednesday, August 18th 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

~ Join Jennie Kegel & Tina Pedrick for mornings of Orthodox Fellowship.

This Music Ministry event is free to all.

~ More information & registration sheets to come!

Vacation Bible School

Saint Demetrios’ Vacation Bible School was a HUGE success! Thanks goes out to Kelly MacDonnell for a terrific program, 60 children (ages 3 to 11) participated. With 30 volunteers, it was a boisterous, fun, valuable time filled with fellowship. Cave Quest was meant to help kids “Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure! Ground kids in the solid rock foundation of God’s love, a love that takes us through life’s dark times.” The children went spelunking through dark caves with Jesus as their light. Kids learned Jesus is the one who lights our way and gives us hope for each new day. His love illuminates when the path is dark. Cave Quest VBS encourages kids to follow Jesus wherever he will lead them! The children collected and donated $248 to Operation Kid-to-Kid and $248 to IOCC. It was full week of smiles, joy and fellowship, Vacation Bible School spread the word of God to our children in a fun way.

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Saint Nicholas Shrine Appeal

Your Church family calls upon you to rebuild the only Church destroyed on 9/11 and to help launch Orthodox Christianity into American consciousness at a level previously unimaginable. The Saint Nicholas Church of Lower Manhattan is being resurrected as The Saint Nicholas Shrine at Ground Zero and each Church of our Archdiocese is asked to support this critically important effort.

This tiny Greek Orthodox Church, a spiritual colossus among mountains for steel and glass, will rise in the middle of Sacred Ground. The visionary edifice will mark not only the events of 9/11, but through this House of Prayer, the Orthodox Christian Church will offer a place of solace, inspiration, and healing for all who visit Ground Zero. Inspired by Hagia Sophia, the Great Church of Christ itself, Saint Nicholas will be the most visible presence of our Faith and Community in America. As the Parthenon was rebuilt after the destruction and burning of Athens, so the Saint Nicholas Shrine will rise from the ashes of 9/11 to be a monument to those who died and to the sacrificial love of the heroic first responders.

Our National Shrine at Ground Zero stands in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Just as Lady Liberty holds her lamp at the “Golden Door”, welcoming the “huddled mass” and “tempest-tots”, so Saint Nicholas will be our own light on a hill, offered to all, the only religious presence in the sixteen-acre site of the new World Trade Center. It will be a beacon of peace guiding millions of souls to be spiritual harbor of our Lord, Jesus Christ. What an opportunity for witness! Never before has there been such a Church on public land, in such a public place. In the next few years more than fifty million people will see The Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox National Shrine at Ground Zero. It will truly be a place of pilgrimage for the Nation and the world.

Saint Demetrios has committed to donate $10,000 toward the rebuilding of Saint Nicholas Shrine at Ground Zero. We have collected $6,095 from our Parish and Parish Council members. We are asking each family to donate $50 that will count towards the commitment of our Parish. If you are unable to donate $50, any amount would be greatly appreciated. Please join us and make your donation check payable to Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and mail or bring to our Church Office. We thank you for your consideration as we come together as the Church family for the good of our Church and of all people, to rebuild the Saint Nicholas National Shrine at Ground Zero.

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Saint Nicholas Shrine Appeal (continued)

The following Stewards have come forth and answered the religious appeal for The Saint Nicholas Shrine at Ground Zero. We would like to thank them for continuing their support.

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Alberding Ms. Ruth Anderson Mr. & Mrs. John Andreadakis Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Antonakas Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Antonakas Mr. George Antonas Dr. Sophia Balis Mr. & Mrs. Zakk Becker Mrs. Mersina Belios Mr. & Mrs. Efstratios Bouyoukas Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown Mrs. Anthoula Chakales Mr. & Mrs. George Chrisovergis Mr. & Mrs. Harry Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. P. Paul Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cocoros Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Courpas Mrs. Antonia Courtalis Mr. & Mrs. John Daskalakis, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Pete Dellios Mrs. Evangeline Demetrakis Mr. & Mrs. Valiant Dzwonczyk Mr. & Mrs. Gary Edwards

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fadok Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Galanakis Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Georgelakos Ms. Kanella Germanakos Mr. & Mrs. James Goffredi Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Goodman Ms. Anne Hegarty Mr. & Mrs. Herb Janssen Ms. Irene Kaikis-Lericos Mrs. Chryssi Karas Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Kastanaras Mr. & Mrs. Larry Katsafanas Mr. John Koutrakos Mr. & Mrs. David Lamar Mr. & Mrs. Basil Lambros Mr. & Mrs. George Lambros Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Libertini Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Makres Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Makres Mr. & Mrs. Russell May Mr. & Mrs. Jerry McQueeney Mr. Ernest Memphis Mr. & Mrs. James Moskos

Mr. & Mrs. Gus Panageotou Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Pantelis Mr. Michael Pantelis Mr. & Mrs. Bill Papageorgopoulos Mr. & Mrs. George Papageougopoulos Mr. Charles Pefinis Mrs. Helen Pikounis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pizanis Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sackleh Mrs. Elaine Sain Mrs. Marie Sain Saint Demetrios GOYAN’s Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sarandos Mrs. Leslie Sarantinos Mr. & Mrs. James Spanos Mrs. Katherine Strakes Mr. & Mrs. John Thomakos Mr. & Mrs. Steven Tomczewski Mr. & Dr. Seth Weitkamp Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Vendelis Mr. & Mrs. Lambros Venetos Dr. & Mrs. Lazaros Volikas

Book Club & Knitting Club

The Book and Knitting club is going strong. We have read a lot of good books, made some lasting relationships and made some beautiful projects. We always end our meetings with a delicious lunch at a restaurant. All are welcomed to join us on the second Tuesday of the month from 9am – 12pm in the Craig Arambiges Library.

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Saint Demetrios Pre-School

Saint Demetrios PreSaint Demetrios PreSaint Demetrios PreSaint Demetrios Pre----SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool The Pre-School is a Ministry of the Church, is

approved by The Archdiocese of America, The

Greek Embassy, and The Maryland State

Department of Education – Office of Child Care.

Classes for children 2 years – 5 years

AM Sessions - Monday – Friday

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Extended Hours from

7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Now Accepting Applications for

the 2016 – 2017 School Year For more information about our school

Contact Betty Boteler, Director

410410410410----661661661661----1090 x204 / 1090 x204 / 1090 x204 / 1090 x204 / sdpreschool@comcast.netsdpreschool@comcast.netsdpreschool@comcast.netsdpreschool@comcast.net

Open Houses Sunday, August 21st (10am to 2 pm)

Monday, August 20th (9am to 3 pm)

Our Pre-School is an outstanding early education

program providing children with

multidimensional opportunities that develop

his/her intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional,

and physical skills. We believe in active, hands-

on learning that is systematic and effective. Our

goal is for each child to be kindergarten ready

when he/she graduates from our pre-school. “My

child was tested and ranked in the top 2% on her

Kindergarten entrance exam because of the

structured and nurturing environment at Saint

Demetrios Pre-School.”

Kelly MacDonnell, Clinical Social Worker

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BAPTISMS Zoe Anastasia Maria Newcomer daughter of Drew & Miriam Newcomer was baptized on July 4, 2015. Godparents are Lauren Snoots & Nicholas Freeman.

Benjamin Robert Kaufman son of John & Maria Kaufman was baptized on July 18, 2015. Godparents are Elaina Mufareh & Nick Kaufman.

Sophia Samira Rebecca Sajjad daughter of Majid & Rebecca Sajjad was baptized on July 18, 2015. Godparents are Chrisanthi Papapavlou, Maria Papapavlou.

Zoey Mintz daughter of Marc & Maria Mintz was baptized on August 9, 2015. Godparents are Evagelia & Vasilios Tserkis.

Alexia Angeliki Bisante daughter of Paolo & Tasha Bisante was baptized on September 12, 2015. Godparents are Fotis Bitzas & Marianthi Kontis.

Miles Edward Smith son of Davied & Marguerita Smith was baptized on September 13, 2015. Godparents are Edward Chrysakis, Scott Miller, Kristina McGovern & Jamie Sreburger.

Ian Koutrakos Hall son of Craig & Stacy Hall was baptized on October 24, 2015. Godparents are Stephanie Koutrakos & Jeremy Palmer.

Josephine Barbara Tomaro daughter of Gary & Atephanie Tomaro was baptized on October 24, 2015, Godparents are Jonathon Tomaro & Stacy Koutrakos.

William James Soutar son of Adam & Eve Soutar was baptized on December 6, 2015. Godparents are Michael DiFabio & Eleni Peltsemes.

Addison Marie Clancy, daughter of Jeremy & Michelle Clancy, was baptized on March 5, 2016. Godparents are Regis J. Kegel, Jr. & Kaitlin Clancy.

Luca Nicholas Blair, son of John & Maria Blair was baptized on May 7, 2016. Godparents are Gus Diacoloukas & Angela McNelly.

Jean Ioanna Logothetis, daughter of John & Gina Logothetis was baptized on May 14, 2016. Godparents are Panagiota Giannanis, George & Kate Stepanovich.

John Paul Oliphant, son of David & Kristyn Oliphant was baptized on May 15, 2016. Godparents are Kelly Gavrilis & Emmanuel Vasilarakis

Camden Patrick Castro, son of Carlos & Kali Castro was baptized on May 21, 2016. Godparents are Brian Feeney & Aliceanna Alden.

Isabel Athena Wartell, son of Daniel & Ashley Wartell was baptized on June 11, 2016. Godparent is Dr. John Alexander Manos.

Matthew Thomas McBride, son of Michael & Eirene McBride was baptized on June 25, 2016. Godparents are Christopher Roufanis & Dale Santoro.

Charles John Drosinos, son of John & Karen Drosinos was baptized on June 25, 2016. Godparents are Maria Kaufman & Charles Jesuit.

Panayiotis Vasilios Lericos, son of Vasilios & Gia Lericos, was baptized on June 26, 2016. Godparents are Maria Makris & Andreas Kaikis.

Peter Stavros Panteleakis, son of Eleni Panteleakis was baptized on June 26, 2016. Godparents are Christos & Angela Retzos & Alec Chios. Zoe V. Bisante, son of Paolo & Tasha Lewis Bisante, was baptized on July 10, 2016. Godparents are George & Niki Polychronoglou.

CHRISMATIONS Albert Tayag was received into the Orthodox Faith on May 22, 2016

Alexias E. Ebert was received into the Orthodox Faith on May 28, 2016

WEDDINGS July 4, 2015 Drew Newcomer & Miriam Newcomer July 19, 2015 Michael Lee Mosley, Jr. & Patricia Grace Fadok August 22, 2015 Peter James Cocoros & Alice Adrienne Sady September 12, 2015 Paolo Demetrius Sabbatino Bisante & Tasha Noel Lewis October 3, 2015 Evan Moshonisiotis & Sophia Spathis October 31, 2015 Dominic De la Osa & Heather Nicole Koutrakos

November 22, 2015 John Kaburopulos & Kristy Martin

January 10, 2016 Frank Marmaras & Anthoula Koumarinos

March 9, 2016 Jeremy Scott Clancy & Michelle Nicole Kegel

June 11, 2016 Daniel Wartel & Ashley Manos

July 9, 2016 Andreas Nikitaras & Nicole Markopoulos

Sacraments

Sacraments

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ETERNAL MEMORY & CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF:

Gus Vaselaros

Who fell asleep in the Lord on June 26, 2015

Catherine Noplos

Who fell asleep in the Lord on July 2, 2015 Emily Koulepis

Who fell asleep in the Lord on August 18, 2015 Kyraiki I. Karsos

Who fell asleep in the Lord on September 18, 2015

Benjamin Edward Ritter

Who fell asleep in the Lord on November 10, 2015 Anne M. Senanes

Who fell sleep in the Lord on November 17, 2015 George A. Darraj

Who fell asleep in the Lord on November 21, 2015 Helen Elli Minadkis Warkmeister

Who fell asleep in the Lord on November 30, 2015 Michael C. Loucas

Who fell asleep in the Lord on December 5, 2015 Peter Harry Christ

Who fell asleep in the Lord on December 20, 2015 Despina P. Panteloukas

Who fell asleep in the Lord on January 25, 2016 Christina E. Kokotis

Who fell asleep in the Lord on January 29, 2016 Theodore Koutsantonis

Who fell asleep in the Lord on February 8, 2016 Katherine T. Strittmater

Who fell asleep in the Lord on May 1, 2016 Jo Ann Mavromihalis

Who fell asleep in the Lord on May 28, 2016 Penelope Makris

Who fell asleep in the Lord on June 8, 2016 Lula Hardt

Who fell asleep in the Lord on July 6, 2016

Spirit News

If you have any news that you would like to share with our

community or if you would like to submit an article, please email

your article to: www.stdemetrios@comcast.net

Deadline is September 5th, 2016

Suburban Players

Call for Associate Producers!

Have you ever considered getting more involved in the life of our Saint Demetrios parish? Here’s your opportunity to become an Associate Producer for the Suburban Players 2017 production of Beauty and the Beast. This call is placed in consideration of all Parish members and their talents to ensure the longevity of this long-standing and successful fund-raiser. The Associate Producer(s) will assist and learn the role to transition to Producer for future productions. Please contact the Church Office 410.661.1090 and ask to speak to Father Lou.

Community Day Volunteers are needed to pick weeds from a number of mulch beds on Church grounds.

Saturday, August 6th, 2016 has been set as Community Day to tend to this need and other outdoor light-duty cleanup. We'll start at 8:00 am and expect to finish by noon Please join us in keeping Church grounds beautiful. Contact Mark Alberding (410-790-7523) for details.

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It’s so easy to get caught up in our vacation plans and grow lazy in our church attendance and spiritual life during the summer months. As the following story reveals, God never goes on vacation and we shouldn’t find excuses to take a vacation from church. How can we continue on our journey with Christ during the summer months? Try implementing some of the ideas below and use them for inspiration in finding additional ways to keep your family close to Christ! Where does God go for summer vacation? A little girl I know pondered that same question not too long ago. Sarah loved Sunday School; she went every Sunday. She liked being in church with her parents… but when summer came, it would all end!

Why wasn't there church? Why wasn't there any Sunday School? Where did her friends go? She really was concerned. She wondered why the choir stopped singing on Sundays. Even worse, she wondered why there wasn't church in the summer… when in actuality, her parents would just stop going to church in the summer!

The summer was their "time off". Time to lounge in the sun, time to plan family vacations and weekends away. It was time to concentrate on rest and relaxation. But for Sarah, it was strange not to go to church, see her friends, or be with God.

On the day that her family piled into the station wagon to visit their grandmother, Sarah asked her mother, "Mom, where does God go for summer vacation?"

Her mother chuckled at the question, and told her God doesn’t go on vacation. Sarah wondered, "Why don't we go to church then? Why isn't there any Sunday School? Why don't I get to see my church friends?"

Her parents weren't really prepared to deal with questions like this! What could they say? After all, God wasn't on vacation… they were! Imagine her parents' surprise when they realized their little daughter had "stumped them." They just didn’t know how to answer her question. What was really great was that they were worried enough about it to look for an answer!

Take the Summer Challenge

Until now, her parents thought: Church was only a 2-hour responsibility on Sunday mornings. For Sarah though, it was a different story. She lived what she learned. Church wasn't just an obligation for her. No way! In fact, it was a way of living… a way of being!

So, where does God rank in your family's summer

plans? Will He go with you on vacation, or will a break from school and work mean a break from God? This summer we want to invite you to take the Summer Challenge. Instead of taking a rest from your spiritual life, we want your family to use the summer to grow closer to God. Be creative! Be committed! Be with Christ! Here are some ideas to get you started:

Go to Church! Summer is a wonderful time to worship with your family.

Camp Out! No, not the kind where you pitch a tent in the middle of the wilderness (although that can be fun); we’re talking about sending your children to one of the many wonderful Orthodox summer camp programs.

Take a Hike! Summer is a great time to really appreciate the beauty of God’s design. So hike, bike, fish, and swim-- just get out there!

It doesn’t matter how you do it, just keep GOD in your summer plans!

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Rev. Louis J. Noplos

Protopresbyter

2504 Cub Hill Road Baltimore, MD. 21234-1006

Phone: 410.661.1090

Fax: 410.661.1134

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