www.saintdem.org (805) 482-1273 ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5575 SANTA ROSA ROAD, CAMARILLO CA 93012 Extreme Gratitude! Fr. Gary’s Message September 1 st marks the beginning of the Ecclesiastical calendar. As we enter this new Church year it is easy to look ahead at the exciting ministries that are to come. However, at this moment, I’d like to express my sincerest gratitude to the faithful Stewards of our Church . . . YOU!! Thank you! St. Demetrios is a welcoming community. We have proven time and time again that we know how to make others feel at home and graft the newcomer into the parish family. I was pleased when a stranger stopped me in a local grocery store and asked me if I was the Priest at the “Greek” Church. She proceeded to ex- plain how helpful and welcoming our Festival Workers were. “They said, ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ It really made me feel like I was visiting someone’s home.” She continued, “When I didn’t understand what a certain dish was, a wonderful woman explained it to me. It was so pleasant!” Proudly I said, “YES! They are full of love! I’m glad you enjoyed yourself. Thank you for coming!” I went on to continue my shopping. “Wait,” she said and then asked, “Who trained them?” “What do you mean train?” She continued, “Well, how did you get a staff of employees to work like that?” “They’re not ‘employees,’ they are parishioners. They’re members of our Church, volunteers.” I explained. “Really??!!” she said surprised. “Yup,” I said proudly. Such a wonderful compliment! That is exactly the sentiment we should always strive to accomplish. This is a compliment I hear, not only at the Festival, but also from Sunday visitors. This Philoxenia (a com- pound word literally translated “philo”- friend “xenia”- strangers, means hospitality, but more so, the welcoming of strangers) is an attribute not only of our Greek heritage, but a doctrine of our Faith. It is the Gospel truth. To be complimented with such praise is noteworthy. Usually people go out of their way to complain, and receiving such commendation is almost against the norm. I am proud to serve a community full of such loving people. When Fr. Seraphim, from St. Nicholas Church in Ta- coma, WA, visited us this summer he mentioned our hospitable characteristics. He was boarding the plane in Seattle for LAX. AS he took his seat a passenger asked, “Are you an Orthodox Priest?” Father said, “Yes, I am.” The gentleman asked, “From here (Seattle) or there (Los Angeles)?” Father responded, “Here. I am travelling to LA to visit my family.” “Great,” said the stranger, “Where will you be on Sunday for services?” Fr. Seraphim said, “I’ll be at a parish in Camarillo.” “With Fr. Gary!” exclaimed the passenger. “Yes,” Father responded, then asked surprised, “you know Fr. Gary?” “Yes. My name is Ken and I am good friends with the Vegos family. We go to the church for a variety of events and the people there are so loving and kind. You are really going to enjoy it! Say hi to Fr. Gary for me.” Father sat in his seat and shook his head, thinking, “What a small world.” The impact our hospitality, PHILOXENIA, has on visi- tors is tremendous and unforgettable. You offer the love of God, in the simplest way, when you look someone in the eye and offer a sweet exchange. Such an easy way to practice the Living Gospel. I am also grateful that the Church has been full the last several weeks. Everyone has been participating and of- fering great glory to God through the Divine Liturgy. There are many things to appreciate and be thankful for here at St. Demetrios! Not only are we full of warmth and welcoming love, we are a group of hardworking and dedicated individuals. The Festival Steering Committee issued a challenge at the beginning of the summer asking that we meet the greatest of expectations at this year’s festival. Not only did we meet the goal but exceeded it by $5,000.00. I am consistently amazed at the outpouring of love you display. When asked for an extra collection to raise funds for a missionary’s trip you all gave generously. When called on to support the Rescue Mission you all come through. A shortage of prosfora (the bread used as the host for Divine Liturgy) is met with an abundance of love! This is especially encouraging! I am on cloud nine because I serve a great parish. A community that serves Christ and loves His Church. I pray that I can show you the love and enthusiasm that you have displayed during these last several weeks! I am overrun by emotion when the people around me exhibit Christ’s love and likeness! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
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Extreme Gratitude! Fr. Gary’s Message September 1st marks the beginning of the Ecclesiastical calendar. As we enter this new Church year it is easy to look ahead at the exciting ministries that are to come. However, at this moment, I’d like to express my sincerest gratitude to the faithful Stewards of our Church . . . YOU!! Thank you! St. Demetrios is a welcoming community. We have proven time and time again that we know how to make others feel at home and graft the newcomer into the parish family. I was pleased when a stranger stopped me in a local grocery store and asked me if I was the Priest at the “Greek” Church. She proceeded to ex-plain how helpful and welcoming our Festival Workers were. “They said, ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ It really made me feel like I was visiting someone’s home.” She continued, “When I didn’t understand what a certain dish was, a wonderful woman explained it to me. It was so pleasant!” Proudly I said, “YES! They are full of love! I’m glad you enjoyed yourself. Thank you for coming!” I went on to continue my shopping. “Wait,” she said and then asked, “Who trained them?” “What do you mean train?” She continued, “Well, how did you get a staff of employees to work like that?” “They’re not ‘employees,’ they are parishioners. They’re members of our Church, volunteers.” I explained. “Really??!!” she said surprised. “Yup,” I said proudly. Such a wonderful compliment! That is exactly the sentiment we should always strive to accomplish. This is a compliment I hear, not only at the Festival, but also from Sunday visitors. This Philoxenia (a com-pound word literally translated “philo”- friend “xenia”- strangers, means hospitality, but more so, the welcoming of strangers) is an attribute not only of our Greek heritage, but a doctrine of our Faith. It is the Gospel truth. To be complimented with such praise is noteworthy. Usually people go out of their way to complain, and receiving such commendation is almost against the norm. I am proud to serve a community full of such loving people. When Fr. Seraphim, from St. Nicholas Church in Ta-coma, WA, visited us this summer he mentioned our hospitable characteristics. He was boarding the plane in Seattle for LAX. AS he took his seat a passenger asked, “Are you an Orthodox Priest?”
Father said, “Yes, I am.” The gentleman asked, “From here (Seattle) or there (Los Angeles)?” Father responded, “Here. I am travelling to LA to visit my family.” “Great,” said the stranger, “Where will you be on Sunday for services?” Fr. Seraphim said, “I’ll be at a parish in Camarillo.” “With Fr. Gary!” exclaimed the passenger. “Yes,” Father responded, then asked surprised, “you know Fr. Gary?” “Yes. My name is Ken and I am good friends with the Vegos family. We go to the church for a variety of events and the people there are so loving and kind. You are really going to enjoy it! Say hi to Fr. Gary for me.” Father sat in his seat and shook his head, thinking, “What a small world.” The impact our hospitality, PHILOXENIA, has on visi-tors is tremendous and unforgettable. You offer the love of God, in the simplest way, when you look someone in the eye and offer a sweet exchange. Such an easy way to practice the Living Gospel. I am also grateful that the Church has been full the last several weeks. Everyone has been participating and of-fering great glory to God through the Divine Liturgy. There are many things to appreciate and be thankful for here at St. Demetrios! Not only are we full of warmth and welcoming love, we are a group of hardworking and dedicated individuals. The Festival Steering Committee issued a challenge at the beginning of the summer asking that we meet the greatest of expectations at this year’s festival. Not only did we meet the goal but exceeded it by $5,000.00. I am consistently amazed at the outpouring of love you display. When asked for an extra collection to raise funds for a missionary’s trip you all gave generously. When called on to support the Rescue Mission you all come through. A shortage of prosfora (the bread used as the host for Divine Liturgy) is met with an abundance of love! This is especially encouraging! I am on cloud nine because I serve a great parish. A community that serves Christ and loves His Church. I pray that I can show you the love and enthusiasm that you have displayed during these last several weeks! I am overrun by emotion when the people around me exhibit Christ’s love and likeness! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Parish Council President’s Report By Joanne Mirras Knauss
The phrase "dog days of summer" comes from the rising of the star Sirius, which Greek astrolo-gy associated with heat and lethargy. That certainly fits with the end of August in Camarillo -- August 26th was the hottest day of the year, and this year is hotter than usual!
But that doesn't mean that St. Demetrios has slowed down. There are SO MANY THINGS TO DO.
If you golf, or eat dinner, there is still time to register for the annual church Golf Classic and Dinner. This is a hugely fun event, with golfers (both good and bad) playing a round at Sunset Hills Country Club, before sitting down to dinner and silent auction. Even if you don't win on the links, you can still walk away with AMAZING SWAG - everything from gift certificates, bottles of wine, video game systems -- literally hundreds of other prizes. Please come join us!
And, of course, this is the time for us to make sure we are fulfilling our Stewardship pledge. Summer is over, and we are entering into the last quarter of the year. Are you up to date on your Stew-ardship? So, as you plan the rest of the year, as well as your Christmas gift-giving, please make sure that that St. Demetrios is included in your budget. Stewardship is the most important source of fund-ing for our church – it comes directly from all of us, the members of the parish. So, as we enter the sea-son for the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior this coming season, remember to support the community with whom you share that joy.
Parish Council President Joanne Mirras Knauss.
2019 GOLF CLASSIC
Monday, September 9, 2019
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
25TH Annual Golf Classic
Honoring Fr. Gary & His Entire Extended Family
Sunset Hills Country Club – Thousand Oaks
For more information, call Joe Freeth at 805-390-9553
HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZES:
2019 LEXUS – Courtesy of DCH Lexus of Oxnard
2019 Mazda CX-5 - Courtesy of Neftin Mazda of TO
$15,000 Courtesy of Mike Brennan’s Farmers Insurance, Old Town Camarillo
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Our mission is to make Orthodox
Christian Steward-ship a way of life,
which acknowledg-es accountability,
reverence, and re-sponsibility before
God. A primary goal of Stewardship is to
promote spiritual growth and
strengthen faith. Becoming a Stew-
ard begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our
love, loyalty and trust and act on
those beliefs. As Stewards, we affirm that every aspect of our lives comes as
a gift from Him. Stewardship calls
on the faithful to cheerfully offer
back to God a por-tion of the gifts with
which they have been blessed.
*GOARCH Stewardship 2019
Faith is our trust in God. Faith is our trust that He watches over us and has a plan for us. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11. Stewardship of our faith in Jesus calls us to do all things that protect and strengthen the faith that lies within us. Taking time to continue to grow and learn about our Orthodox Faith, praying to God for our understanding and guidance, and worshiping with others as the Body of Christ-all these things protect and strengthen our faith. As we continue to strengthen and protect our faith, it will shine to others through our ac-tions which are motivated by our love for God by offering our time, talent, and treasure to Him, through Christ’s Holy Church. Thank you for being stewards of the faith and offerings to God so that His will is accomplished in the world.
There is still time to join us as a Steward of the Faith. Stewardship Pledge Cards are located in the Narthex and available on our website. For more
information, please email us at [email protected] or contact our Stewardship Committee.
Serving Together for Christ, The Stewardship Committee
2019 Year to Date
2019 Goals
Difference
Pledged Families
142 200 58
Pledge Donations
$191,317.00 $250,000 $58,683
Pledged Donation Received
$120,349.77 $250,000 $129,650.23
● Information as of 8-13-2019
St. Demetrios’ Stewards Corner Living our faith in all that we do through service, love, and prayers
“All things are possible to the one who believes in Christ.”
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Alex, Stephanie Alexakis, Patti & Michael Todd Alexiades, Alex & Anna Anastasi, Evangelia Anderson, Bill & Corinne Andros, Katina Anghelcev, Daniel Arger, Jim & Carol Ball, Despina Ballas, Michael & Stacy Ballas, Nikitas & Eleftheria Bazacos, Christopher & Cynthia Branca, Nicholas & Stephanie Capatanos, Ted Carlton, Karen L Carzis, Nieko and Elizabeth Case, Richard & Androniki Chass, Vikentia (Dia) Chtourou, John M. Clark, Nicholas & Catherine Crostic, Daniel & Christina Dabkovic, Simeon (Sam) & Evonne David, Theodoros & Niki Demourkas, Anthony & Toulla Diacos, Patricia (Trish) Dimitrakopoulos, Pete & Ga-briela Durham, Joann Dutzy, Amy L. Eager, Anthony & Ambrie Eager, Robert & Katerina Elias, Fred Evans, Sylvia Sandy Flodman, William & Venetia
Fotoples, Nicholas & Michelle Freeth, Joseph & Mary Galanoplis, Beatrice Gankas, Frank & Niki Ganol, Evelyn J Gareys, Lucy Georgalis, George N. Gomez, Mario & Kelley Gonzalez, John & Lorna Gonzalez, Robert (Bob) & Pam Greanias, Deb Halamandarias, Bo & Cynthia Hancock,Raymond & Zora Harmantzis,Themio & Christian Hartley, Michael & Lisa Helm, Michael & Sophia Hesse,Elaine Hillman, Christopher & Constance Hioureas, Joanna Hochberger, Lyle Hroundas, George Jacobs, Kent & Amanda Jamgochian, David Jassak, Nancy Joannou, George & Monique Kabilafkas, Konstantine & Jeannie Kalatzis, Toula Kamenos, Helen Kaplan, Dorothy Knauss, Greg & Joanne Knauss, Thomas Knecht, Glen & Debbie Kontakos, Panagiotis Kontantoulas, Dimitris Koutouras, Costas
Kyriacou, Charalambos (Bob) & Eleni Kyriacou, Father Gary & Pres. Christie Kyriacou, Gig & Kathleen Langas, Tina Lazarou, Julia Lenox, Eleanor Kircos Leopold, Lou & Stephanie Lewis, Patricia Lewis, James R. (Bob) & Di-ana Lisigar. Diana Livianos, Christos & Helen Tanagalos Loisides, Michael & Androula Louros, George & Elaine Mallakis, George & Martha Mallakis, Gloria Manolatos, Chris & Alma McBryde, Scott & Rita McGuire, Tim & Sasha McQuestion, Pauline Metropoulos, Michael Metropoulos, Ted & Judy Mikelatos, Gerasimos & Lynn Miller, John & Kathryn Mirras, Nicholas & Nancy Misailidis, Soula Morcos, Lucy Nelson, Jerred & Jenny Nicholeris, Carrie Oge, Marisa
Stewardship List continued on page 6..
St. Demetrios Stewards 2019
Living our faith in all that we do through our service, love, and prayers
We are grateful to be part of such a wonderful parish whose members are committed to serving God and His church. This service shows how we are using God’s continued blessings in our lives. We look forward to
serving with you and growing together in Christ.
VIP’s
By: Nancy Jassak and
Eleanor Lenox
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Panesis, Michael & Grace Pantages, Peter & Cally Papadopoulos, Evangelie Pappas, Maryanna Peros, Phillip Peters, Linda Petlansky, Mickey & Cynthia Philip, Michael & Elsa Platis, Jim & Kay Polise, Ann Poulos, John Poulos, Martha Pulos, Chris & Trish Pulos, Derek & Joanna Randopoulos, Anthoula Reale, Frank & Eva Rhodes, Dan Rinks, Rodney & Tiffanie Robbins, Mark & Cathy Roe, Bruce & Paula Rogovin, Dan & June Sanderson, Daniel & Mandee Schmidt, Danka Sefer, Betty Semaan,Ghassan & Nathlie Habash Shimek, Alexandra V. Sidiropoulos, Ted & Cathy Stantzos, Bill & Effie Stover, Harry & Sophia Theodore, Julie Theodore, Ted Thomas, Mary Tsikitas, Melpomeni Tziouvaras, Vivi Uchimura, Rex & Mar-lena Valle, Keith & Susan Varnava, Nick & Nina Vegos, Tom and Terri Wallick, Alexia & Scott Mason Went, Nichole Carzis Wheeler, Patrice
Sunday Service Divine Services begin at 9:00 AM
St. Demetrios Parish Office Hours
Monday—Thursday Friday—Closed 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Whetstone, Chris Winn, Matt & Jackie Wojick, Thaddeus & Jacqueline Lake Young, John Zaretsky, Alexander Zimmerman, Rikki Zmed, Walt & Anya
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VIP's will meet again after going dark for 2 months. Thursday, September 5, 11:30 am BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse 3955 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, 91362 RSVP by Aug. 31: Call Nancy at 805-492-3636 or email Eleanor at [email protected] Save the date: Thursday, Oct. 3 Greek Cuisine - Camarillo
Myrrh Bearers by Pres. Christie
Girls, please contact Presvytera Christie if you would like to read either The Lord’s Prayer, The Creed, The Epistle, or The Communion Prayer. You can either read with another girl or read alone. Let’s get our girls’ voices heard and involved in our liturgy! Contact Pres. Christie at 805-427-5873.
Sunday School News: by Mandee Sanderson All children 4-18 are welcome. We have several teachers re-turning and we are adding a few new ones. This should be a fun and exciting year. Please
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sign up your students and re-member to bring them on Sep-tember 29th and all the Sun-days thereafter. Please email or call me with any questions
or concerns at: [email protected] or 805-490-1025. (Please see page 10, for the
Registration form)
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Building Fund By: Mary Freeth
The Building Fund currently has $189,000 in our ac-count. This is due to an extremely successful 2019 Festival. The Festival netted $105,000 in profit. This is the best result so far for our festival and everyone should be very proud of this accomplishment. It means that we are in a good position to pay our monthly mortgage expenses of $12,500. Our 25th Annual Golf Tournament honoring Fr. Gary and his extended family will take place on September 9th. We hope that we will also have a successful tourna-ment so that we can have a good safety net in the event of any future issues. We do plan to construct a permanent sign on the property. This project is cur-rently in process and awaiting permit approval. This is all great news….but the not so good news is that our mortgage comes due on 12/18/2025 which 6 1/4 years from now. The balance on the mortgage is currently $1.7 million. The Arbor loan of $250,000 comes due only 2 years later. We still have a lot of work to do to make this happen. Please contemplate a Building Fund donation or pledge. As always, your support is much appreciated! Thank You and God Bless You! Mary Freeth
Do you enjoy reading and discussing Christian books? Here is an opportunity to meet friends, new and old, have lively discussions and enjoy the fellowship of fellow book lovers. All are wel-come! The St. Demetrios Christian Book Club will be meeting once again in the early Fall. Starting our 3rd season of the Book Club in September, (date of meeting to be determined). We will be celebrat-ing and discussing our next book, "The Mountain of Silence" by Kyriacos C.Markides. This book was recommended to us by Abbottess Mother Victoria from the St. Barbara Monastery. In an engaging combination of dialogues, reflec-tions, conversations, history, and travel infor-mation, Markides continues the exploration of a spiritual tradition and practice he began in "Riding With the Lion". In his new book, Markides fol-lows Father Maximos, one of Mount Athos's monks, to the troubled island of Cypress. As Fa-ther Maximos establishes churches, convents, and monasteries, in this deeply divided land. Markides is awakened anew to the magnifi-cent spirituality of the Greek orthodox Church. The book club meets every 4-6 weeks at the church to discuss the book we are reading. Bring an appetizer, not mandatory, but thoroughly en-joyed, and enjoy the fellowship of all who enjoy reading. We are a friendly group and all are wel-come to join us. If you need more information, please contact, Linda Peters, 805-340-4695.
2019-2020 Schedules We are still in need of the meeting dates for your Ministry, as the calendar will begin fill-ing up very fast! To ensure you get the dates you want please email them over to Candice via email at [email protected]. She will reach out to you if there is a conflict with the dates you have requested.
DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER!
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The St. Demetrios Prayer Warriors are a group of peo-ple dedicated to corporate praying for individuals or groups who are in need of prayer. An email is sent out to our warriors and we pray, hopefully daily, for the people on the list.
Corporate prayer is an im-portant part of prayer life within the parish. Acts 12:1-11, "About that time, Herod the king laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the sword; and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he pro-ceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. And when he had seized him, he put him in prison, and deliv-
ered him to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intend-ing after the Passover to bring him out to the people. So Peter was kept in pris-on; but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the Church. (that's us!)
A Prayer for someone
who is ill:
O Lord Jesus Christ our God, Who did patiently endure the scourging and wounding of Your most holy Body, that You might save the souls and bodies of Your people, look graciously, we beseech You, upon the suffering body of this Your servant (Name) and give him (her) strength to en-dure patiently whatsoever You shall see fit to lay upon him (her). Bless the means
Prayer Warriors by: Linda Peters employed for the working out of his (her) cure, granting that he (she) may so endure his (her) sufferings in the flesh that the wounding of his (her) body may be to avail for the correcting and salva-tion of his (her) soul, for Yours it is to show mercy and to save, O Christ our God; and to You do we send up Glory, as to Your Eternal Fa-ther and Your All Holy, Good and Life creating Spir-it, both now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
If you, or someone you know is in need of prayer, or you would like to become a pray-er warrior, please email
[email protected] or go through the website and select "Prayer Request".
AHEPA SCHOLARSHIPS By: Lyle Hochberger
On August 11th Frank Gankas, president of the Order of AHEPA, Chapter #220 presented the 2019 Gatsios Scholarship Winners their certificates and checks for winning the Chapter sponsored event. The winners are Jacob Kyriacou and Gavin Martinez.
Jacob is the son of Fr Gary and Presbetyra Christie Kyriacou, grandson of Jim and Kay Platis, Bobbie and Eleni Kyriacou and Great-Grandson of Sam and Chris Platis (a past Supreme Governor of the AHEPA and a past District Governor of the Daughters of Penelope). He graduated this year from Camarillo High School. His record of achievements is outstanding. Not only in school has he won numerous awards, but he has demonstrated a unique commitment to his church with active participation and leadership in Sunday School, Greek Dance, Alter Service and Goya. Jacob wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist. He will start his pursuit by working on a degree in Kinesiology.
Gavin is the son of Danny Martinez and Katherine
Russell, Grandson of Bill and Venny Flodman. Gavin is enrolled at Cal State University, Chico. He will be starting his junior year this fall. He is well on his way to a degree in Math with a goal of becoming a math teacher. Gavin in addition to a great academic record has been active in other endeavors. He has participated in Greek Dance and is an Alter Server here at St. Demetrios and while in High School he won many awards in track & field.
We are really proud of these two outstanding young men who possess great potential for the future. They will be honored along with the winners of the Simitzi Scholarship at the Annual BBQ sponsored by the Or-der of AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope. It will be held on Saturday October 12th here at St. Demetri-os. Proceeds from the BBQ will fund the 2020 Simitzi and Gatsios Scholarships. We have already contracted our usual caterer for the BBQ so you know you will be getting an outstanding meal – plenty of food and really delicious. Tickets to the BBQ will be available during coffee hour from now till the BBQ. Tickets are also available from the members of the AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope. Look for the BBQ flyer in this Myrrh Bearer on page 17.
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Sunday School Registration Form
REGISTER NOW
Sunday School will begin after Holy Communion on Sunday, September 29, 2019
St. Demetrios Sunday School serves students from preschool (age 4 by September 29, 2019) through high school. We offer a complete Orthodox Christian education ranging from arts and crafts that also teach a lesson about our Lord, Church, family, and self to teenage self-awareness, while interacting with our peers in a Chris-tian manner to history of the Church and much, much more. What’s even better is that it is provided as part of the parents’ stewardship membership in St. Demetrios Church! No registration fees or tuition, it is provided at a VERY reasonable rate (your cooperation and encouragement). To help in ordering supplies and materials, it is beneficial for us to know who will be attending Sunday School and their grade placement. Please complete the form below and return it to the church office by September 22, 2019. If you are interested in the exciting experience of being a Sunday School Teacher or Substitute (no experience necessary), please indicate your interest in the form below.
It is very important to register your child for the 2019 - 2020 Sunday School year!
Contact Mandee via phone at (805)490‐1025 or email [email protected] for more information.
If the Student is a male, would he be willing to serve as an Acolyte? ( ) YES ( ) NO
If the student is a female, would she be willing to serve the Church in an additional capacity this year? ( ) YES ( ) NO Would you be willing to serve as a Sunday School Teacher? ( ) YES ( ) NO Would you be willing to serve as a Sunday School Substitute Teacher? ( ) YES ( ) NO
Would you be willing to serve as a Parent Volunteer for special projects? ( ) YES ( ) NO
Both Scouts/BSA Troop 808 (boys) and Scouts/BSA Troop 1808 (girls) attended summer camp at the Ven-tura County Council's Camp Three Falls this past sum-mer. It was reported that the Scouts had fun with the events at camp including swimming, archery, rifle and shotgun shooting, cooking, pioneering skills including knots and lashings, hiking, cycling, model rocketry, and a great many other traditional Scouting and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activi-ties. Each evening also provided opportunities for as-tronomy, night hikes, wilderness survival, and other activities). With the opportunities that availed themselves to the Scouts, it's no wonder that they came home with a
Scouts Community by: Lou Leopold
good number of merit badges and rank advance-ment. The troops have a very active year planned and the calendars will be available soon for those who may be interested in joining us. Cub Scout Pack 3808 had some summer day hikes and overnight camping events and will be resum-ing its meeting schedule with a "Meet and Greet" on Wednesday, September 4th for new and return-ing Cub Scouts and parents. Boys and girls in T-K through 5th grades are invited. A flyer is attached. Respectfully submitted, Lou
St. Demetrios
Book Store by: Linda Peters
Have you visited the St. Demetrios Book Store yet? Our little book store is located in the Narthex of the church. You will find books for young and old, icons, and jew-elry and a few surprises. You won't find a price on these items, it is all by donation. Pick the items your interested in and give us a donation (amount is between you and God!). If you don't see what you are look-ing for, let me know and I can look into finding the item for you. If you have any questions, contact Linda Peters (805) 340-4695. Or send me an email at [email protected]
Daughters of Penelope By: Evonne Dabkovich
Orthodox Study
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The Daughters of Penelope would like to congratulate our scholarship recipients, Maria Tangelos, daughter of Helen Tangelos and Zoe Ise, daughter of Chris and Maria Ise, and granddaughter of Elaine Louros and the late George Lou-ros They are both amazing young women, who are a credit to their family and community. We wish them continued suc-cess in their future endeavors.
The Daughters and Ahepans invite you to attend our annual scholarship BBQ on October 12, so that we may continue to support our youth in this manner.
The Daughters will resume monthly meetings on September 7, at 10:30 am, at St Demetrios
Coffee Hour by: Jody Brown Coffee hour: A Path to Higher Grounds
A coffee hour is actually a congregation, with refresh-ments. So what are the in-gredients of a successful cof-fee hour? As we know, cof-fee hours don’t just happen. They take conscious effort and some committed people. Volunteers willing to host a coffee hour!!
Coffee hour is more than
small talk and a cup of cof-fee. Congregants are spiritu-ally nourishing one another. I’ve seen tears assuaged, courage transmitted, prayers whispered in the corner, and sermons positively dis-cussed. At is best, a church coffee hour is a venue for the Holy Spirit to work.
As we start the new ecclesi-astical year your coffee hour ministry is dedicated to con-
tinue this special time we all share together after Liturgy. We would love to have you share any celebrations with your church family, or if you are planning a remembrance of a loved one to consider hosting a coffee hour. Please contact Jody at [email protected] or call/text (805)402-3696.
Wednesday’s at 7PM: September 11th, 18th and 25th Are you seeking to know more about our faith as Orthodox Christians? Every Wednesday night. Please consider at-tending the Paraklesis service at 6pm at the church followed by Bible Study. If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact the Church office, 805-482-1273. We are studying the Acts of the Apostles. Step by step, we review the development of the Disciples. Learn and grow as we witness their transformation in faith.
Tag! You're it! St. Demetrios Acts of Kindness is a great oppor-tunity to brighten up someone's day! It can be as easy as maybe paying a bill/tab for another, a nice note to buying a cup of coffee for some-
Paraklesis to the Theotokos (Supplications to the Mother of God)
Wednesday’s at 6PM, September 11th, 18th and 25th
Paraklesis (Greek: Παράκλησις) or Supplicatory Canon in the Orthodox Church is a service of supplication (appeal) for the welfare of the living. It can be addressed to a specific Saint, but more often is offered to the Most Holy Theotokos. These intercessions are sought through the chanting of the supplica-tory canon together with psalms, hymns, and prayerful peti-tions. Names of the living (especially those suffering from a physical or spiritual illness) can be offered to be mentioned during the service. Please indicate that the names are for the “Tuesday Paraklesis.”
The Walk details are as follows: Date: Saturday September 28th Location: The Collection at River Ridge The park behind Target Time: Registration at 8 A.M. Ceremony at 9 A.M. Walk at 9:30 A.M. ** Donation forms can be found in the Narthex**
Thanks for your support!! Lyle Hochberger
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PARISH COUNCIL, President Joanne Mirras Knauss- 818-422-0744
Parish Council Members: Ted Sidiropoulos, VP; Bo Halamandaris, Treas.; Chris Pulos, Asst. Treas.; Helen Kamenos, Sec., Lynn Mikelatos, Jenny Nelson, Cally Pantages and Linda Peters
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 5575 Santa Rosa Road Camarillo, CA 93012
AHEPA Frank Gankas 805-390-2909 Book Store Linda Peters 805-340-4695 Boy Scout Troop Lou Leopold 805-479-8766 Building Fund Chairperson Mary Freeth 805-390-9551 Capital Campaign Joe & Mary Freeth 805-390-9553 Daughters of Penelope Evonne Dabkovich 805-218-5693 Golf Tournament Joe & Mary Freeth 805-390-9553 Gratitude Committee 805-482-1273 Greek Dance Program Lead Stella Kalivas 805-338-1651 Lead Kelly Gomez 805-558-6890 Greek Festival George Joannou 805-493-9197 Greek School Niki David 805-444-2827 Grief and Bereavement Fred Elias 805-708-7949 Health and Wellness Dr. Bob Gonzalez 805-987-8895 Maintenance Ted Sidiropoulos 818-326-9036 Myrrh Bearers Pres. Christie Kyriacou 805-427-5873 Orthodox Family Association Amanda Jacobs 626-222-6224 Philoptochos Pam Gonzalez 805-558-2466 PDI Keith Valle 805-377-3919 Stewardship Committee Amanda Jacobs 626-222-6224 Sunday Fellowship Jody Brown 805-402-3696 Sunday School Mandee Sanderson 805-490-1025 VIP’s Nancy Jassak 805-492-3636 Youth Helen Livanos 480-559-3030
Office: 805-482-1273 Visit Us On the Web at www.saintdem.org
Mission Statement of St. Demetrios Parish
To proclaim the Gospel of Christ, teach and spread the Orthodox Christian Faith, energize,
cultivate, and guide the life of the Church according to the Orthodox Christian Faith
