Parish News

Celebration of the Feast of St. Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer 2025

Celebration of the Feast of St. Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer 2025.

Please join us for any or all celebrations next weekend. We look forward to celebrating together!

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Great Vespers 7pm

Reception to follow

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Orthros 8:45am

Divine Liturgy 10am

St. Demetrios Feast Day Celebration Luncheon to follow including an OXI Day Performance by our Greek School

We hope to see you all there!

Welcome Back Picnic – Sunday, September 21, 2025

Hello everyone!

Please join us for our PTO “Welcome Back, Picnic-Themed” Coffee Hour on Sunday, September 21, 2025, following church services and First Day of Sunday School!

For any questions or how to get involved, please contact Diana Regan, PTO President,  dianapregan@gmail.com | 732-861-9575

Thank you, God Bless all, and looking forward to seeing everyone!

 

 

Community Celebrations – Sunday, June 8, 2025

Sunday, June 8, 2025, was a truly special day at St. Demetrios as we celebrated Holy Pentecost and honored the many blessings in our parish.

We witnessed the Affirmation of Office for our Philoptochos Board, recognized our Sunday School and Greek School students and graduates, honored our dedicated teachers, and presented year-end awards.

The day was bittersweet as we also celebrated Father Philotheos during his final service with us. On behalf of the community, Parish Council President, George Kane, presented him with a plaque as a reminder of the love and memories from his first parish, St. Demetrios Perth Amboy.

During the luncheon that followed, the children of St. Demetrios offered their own touching presentation, sharing words of love and thanks that moved us all.

Father Philotheos, you will be deeply missed. We wish you the very best in your next chapter and may God bless you always.

Thank you to all who joined us for this meaningful day.

Join Us for a Special Day at St. Demetrios – Sunday, June 8, 2025

As we approach the end of the school year, we invite you and your family to be part of a very special Sunday at St. Demetrios.

Sunday, June 8 – Holy Pentecost
8:15 AM – Orthros
9:30 AM – Divine Liturgy & Great Vespers of Pentecost

Please note that services will begin early.

This will also be Father Philotheos’ last service with St. Demetrios. We hope you’ll join us as we come together to thank him for his faithful service, spiritual leadership, and the love he has shown our community.

Following the Divine Liturgy, we will also celebrate:

  • Philoptochos Affirmation of Office

  • Greek School Graduation

  • Sunday School Graduation

It will be a beautiful and meaningful day filled with faith, gratitude, and community. We look forward to seeing you there.

Greek Festival by the Bay – May 30 – June 1, 2025

Dear Parishioners,

Our annual festival is just around the corner, and we’re excited to come together as a community to celebrate! Come for a weekend filled with delicious Greek food, lively music, traditional dances, and family fun by the bay.

If you are interested in helping make this year’s festival a great success, we would love to hear from you. Whether it’s volunteering, offering your skills, or helping in any other way, your contribution is greatly appreciated.

To volunteer or contribute, please contact:

Nick Giannakopoulos – 908-616-3857 or Demos Simatos – 646-335-2402

For baking info, contact:

Aphrodite Kanellidis – 732-423-7256 or Litsa Kaidas – 908-227-0822

Thank you for your continued support!

Blessings,

Saint Demetrios Parish Council

2025 Northern New Jersey Region Grand Banquet – Monday, May 12, 2025

Congratulations to Our 2025 St. Demetrios Honorees! We proudly celebrated our outstanding honorees at the 2025 Northern New Jersey Region Grand Banquet on Monday, May 12, 2025. Their dedication, faith, and service continue to inspire us all.
Parish Council – Matthew Rizitis
Philoptochos – Helen Catelanos
Community Steward – Tessie Christopoulos
Senior Steward – Emanuel Balsamides
Greek School – Irene Tsoukas
Sunday School – Irene Dimitratos
GOYA – Alena & Layna Ortiz-Albino
Youth Worker – Despina Markos
Thank you for your unwavering commitment and the light you bring to our parish community!