The Orthodox Way The Monthly Newsletter of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church September, 2015 USPS 600-160, No 9 St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - 2100 Boyer Avenue East - Seattle, Washington - 98112 The Orthodox Way is published monthly. Parishioners who wish to contribute content or announcements are asked to email information to [email protected]; or by fax to 206-631-2550. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church reserves the right to edit, alter or reject any content. Encyclical for the Feast of Indiction 2015 “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Beloved in the Lord, The above verse is taken from our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount, and I hope it will inspire each of you and the ministries of our Metropolis in this new Eccle- siastical year. As the Lord teaches, this light, this brilliance, is not meant to be covered under a bushel, but placed high for all to see and to illumine a path for all to come to Him. Now that our parish programs and ministries resume their normal routines after the summer months, let the light of our faith and life as Orthodox Christians shine bright. As you read this letter, I am enjoying the hospitality of our Ecumenical Patri- archate, at the Phanar, for the Synaxis of the Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne. The Phanar is so named because of the lighthouse that once sat in this area on the Golden Horn. Today the lighthouse is gone, but our Patriarchate serves as the lighthouse for our Orthodox faith, being a shining example of leadership and care for the Orthodox Church and the people of the world. In the Synaxis, Archbishops, Metropolitans, and Bishops from the eparchies and dioceses of the Ecumeni- cal Patriarchate around the globe are gathered in council under the leadership of our His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to discuss the issues facing our Church and the world today. Throughout the Synaxis our focus will be on finding new ways for our Faith and Church to shine the light of Christ with greater intensity. There are many issues to discuss from the forthcoming Great and Holy Council to be held in 2016, to the tragic situation of the Church under persecution in the Middle East. We must act as one Church to continually shine light on these issues. Another area of common concern for the Church and the world is the envi- ronment. September 1 has been designated as the day of the Protection of the Environment. Our Ecumenical Patriarch began shining light on this is- sue long before other religious leaders. His All Holiness has called us to pray for the protection of the environment and to ask for forgiveness for our complicity in its destruction. With the raging forest fires, years of drought, and the recent toxic accident in a river, we can see why we must turn to God and ask Him to enlighten us with environmental wisdom, for we need His help and guidance more than ever. Let me conclude by returning to our work of the Metropolis of San Francis- co. Our task in this coming Ecclesiastical year is to magnify and radiate the light of Christ through the life of our parishes and people. We, the Body of Christ, are called to continue Christ’s mission in the world, to see all people as Christ saw them: children of their loving God and Father. This coming year as we continue to implement our Strategic Plan, let us spread the light of the Good News of Jesus Christ and His Orthodox Church throughout our Metropolis. The programs and ministries we are building can shine the love and the light of Christ on all people. Some people today criticize Christiani- ty because they believe it is not living up to the Gospel that it preaches. Let this not be so among our parishes and Metropolis. Let our love for our neighbor be as meaningful as the words we preach! May the love of God the Father shine in your hearts and radiate among the lives of all you encounter in your parish, in your work, and in your family. Beseeching our God to bring this New Ecclesiastical Year all His blessings, I remain, With Love in Christ, + G E R A S I M O S Metropolitan of San Francisco Mission Statement: “To proclaim the Gospel of Christ in the Orthodox Tradition while creating a vibrant, loving, compassionate and supportive community.” Inside this Issue Serving Our Ministry 2 Stewardship/Festival Up- date/Jubilee Women’s Center 3 Philoptochos News September 2015 4 Youth Ministry News 5 Stewardship Update 6 Stewardship Update 7 Monthly Calendar 8 Announcements/ Recognitions 9 Festival flyer/Church of Assumption fundraiser 10 Memorials & Vigil Lights 11 Our Stewards….. Continued 12 St. Demetrios Office Hours: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday Phone: 206-631-2500 Fax: 206-631-2550 Rentals: 206-631-2515 www.saintdemetrios.com Parish Directory Rev.Fr. Photios Dumont Proistamenos 206-631-2501, [email protected]Fr. Daniel Triant Assistant Priest 206-631-2502 [email protected]Dn. 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The Orthodox Way The Monthly Newsletter of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
September, 2015
USPS 600-160, No 9
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - 2100 Boyer Avenue East - Seattle, Washington - 98112 The Orthodox Way is published monthly. Parishioners who wish to contribute content or announcements are asked to email information to
[email protected]; or by fax to 206-631-2550. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church reserves the right to edit, alter or reject any content.
Encyclical for the Feast of Indiction 2015 “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works
and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Beloved in the Lord,
The above verse is taken from our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount, and I hope it
will inspire each of you and the ministries of our Metropolis in this new Eccle-
siastical year. As the Lord teaches, this light, this brilliance, is not meant to be
covered under a bushel, but placed high for all to see and to illumine a path for
all to come to Him. Now that our parish programs and ministries resume their
normal routines after the summer months, let the light of our faith and life as
Orthodox Christians shine bright.
As you read this letter, I am enjoying the hospitality of our Ecumenical Patri-
archate, at the Phanar, for the Synaxis of the Hierarchs of the Ecumenical
Throne. The Phanar is so named because of the lighthouse that once sat in this
area on the Golden Horn. Today the lighthouse is gone, but our Patriarchate
serves as the lighthouse for our Orthodox faith, being a shining example of
leadership and care for the Orthodox Church and the people of the world.
In the Synaxis, Archbishops, Metropolitans, and Bishops from the eparchies and dioceses of the Ecumeni-
cal Patriarchate around the globe are gathered in council under the leadership of our His All Holiness
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to discuss the issues facing our Church and the world today.
Throughout the Synaxis our focus will be on finding new ways for our Faith and Church to shine the light
of Christ with greater intensity. There are many issues to discuss from the forthcoming Great and Holy
Council to be held in 2016, to the tragic situation of the Church under persecution in the Middle East. We
must act as one Church to continually shine light on these issues.
Another area of common concern for the Church and the world is the envi-
ronment. September 1 has been designated as the day of the Protection of
the Environment. Our Ecumenical Patriarch began shining light on this is-
sue long before other religious leaders. His All Holiness has called us to
pray for the protection of the environment and to ask for forgiveness for our
complicity in its destruction. With the raging forest fires, years of drought,
and the recent toxic accident in a river, we can see why we must turn to
God and ask Him to enlighten us with environmental wisdom, for we need
His help and guidance more than ever.
Let me conclude by returning to our work of the Metropolis of San Francis-
co. Our task in this coming Ecclesiastical year is to magnify and radiate the
light of Christ through the life of our parishes and people. We, the Body of
Christ, are called to continue Christ’s mission in the world, to see all people
as Christ saw them: children of their loving God and Father. This coming
year as we continue to implement our Strategic Plan, let us spread the light
of the Good News of Jesus Christ and His Orthodox Church throughout our
Metropolis. The programs and ministries we are building can shine the love
and the light of Christ on all people. Some people today criticize Christiani-
ty because they believe it is not living up to the Gospel that it preaches. Let
this not be so among our parishes and Metropolis. Let our love for our
neighbor be as meaningful as the words we preach!
May the love of God the Father shine in your hearts and radiate among the
lives of all you encounter in your parish, in your work, and in your family.
Beseeching our God to bring this New Ecclesiastical Year all His blessings,
I remain, With Love in Christ, + G E R A S I M O S
Metropolitan of San Francisco
Mission Statement: “To proclaim the Gospel of Christ in the Orthodox Tradition while creating a vibrant, loving, compassionate and supportive community.”
W e wish to thank James Markezins for his monetary
donation to purchase the Hamburger Meat for Mousaka
and Pastichio, AHEPA for their Platinum level Sponsorship,
Nick Castas for his Silver level Sponsorship; Catherine and
Joseph Burke, Athena Doolittle, Angie Karalis and James and
Stella Nelson for their monetary donation. Your generosity is
truly appreciated!
This & That Shop News—Time to Donate…
T his & That Shop Chairperson, Mary Xenos Maciejewski,
would like to thank all our Parishioners and Friends who
donated items for the This & That Shop. We gladly accept
dishes, flatware, glassware, pots and pans, paperbacks, station-
ery supplies, adult and children’s jewelry, Christmas
decorations, toys, knickknacks, purses, small appliances only
(and if they work). If you would like to volunteer at the This
‘N’ That Shop, please call Mary at 206-783-5087.
Calling All Crafters……
N eed any type of handmade item for the Boutique booth
at our Festival---Oct 9, 10 and 11th. Any items knitted,
crocheted, sewed, painted, or created with wood or paper.
Seahawk items are much in demand.
So use your creative talents and make a donation to the
Boutique booth this year.
If questions, please ask Pam Plumis or Rita Mavromatis.
Thank you!
The Boutique Committee
Cappella Romana presents RACHMANINOFF’s
ALL-NIGHT VIGIL (a.k.a. “The Vespers”)
M arking its 100th birthday this year, the Vigil is widely
regarded as the greatest masterpiece of the Russian
Orthodox tradition. Mark Bailey (Yale Russian Chorus) con-
ducts, with Rev. Dr. Deacon Nicholas Denysenko (Los Angeles)
as the deacon. Sung in solemn remembrance of those who lost
their lives on 9/11/2001. Free pre-concert talk one hour prior to
concert time.
Friday, September 11, 7:30 pm St. James Cathedral, 9th &
Marion, Seattle. Prices start at $26. Discounts for students and
when you subscribe. Visit cappellaromana.org or call 503-236-
8202. SAVE 25% in Sections A and B with coupon code
"ORTHODOX". Cappella Romana is a 2015 Guest Choral
Artist at St. James Cathedral, Seattle.
Sunday School Update
S unday School Registration is Sunday, September 13
following the Divine Liturgy, in the small hall.
Classes will begin on September 20.
Early fall schedule as follows: September 20, September 27,
and October 4: all classes will meet in the small hall. No class
on Sunday, October 11 (festival weekend). Classes will
resume, in classrooms, on October 18.
50th Wedding Anniversary
C ongratulations to Fr. John and Presbytera Elefteria Contoravdis for their 50th Wedding Anniversary, on
September 5, 2015. Also, Fr. John celebrates his 45th year Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on July 10, 2015. We wish them many more years! The children and their spouses: Tom, Evelyn, Happy, George, Bill, Nina and all 10 grandchildren.
Bookstore News
A new shipment of the complete
Orthodox Study Bible has just
arrived. This single volume brings together
an original translation of the Old Testament
with the New Testament and Psalms.
The Orthodox Study Bible is the result of a
20 year effort by many contemporary
Orthodox Theologians. For those of us who
find the Holy Scriptures challenging to
understand, the Orthodox Study Bible provides explanations
and definitions in each section. Additionally, the Study Bible
includes introductions and outlines for each Book, a subject
index to quickly look up items of interest, as well as full-color
maps and icons to visually bring the scriptures alive.
Daily reading of the Holy Scriptures is a must for all Orthodox
Christians and the Orthodox Study Bible includes valuable
commentary about how to apply the Word of God to our daily
lives.
GREEK DANCE NEWS
R egular Dance Classes start on Sept. 14, 2015 - come and
practice for our festival performances! Register online
now at www.saintdemetrios.com/community/greekdance.