A PARISH OF THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA WHICH BELONGS TO THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE OF CONSTANTINOPLE

The Ecumenical Patriarch His All Holiness Bartholomew

The Archbishop His Eminence Elpidophoros of America

Presiding Priest: the Reverend Protopresbyter Nikiforos Fakinos (Masters of Divinity, Holy Cross School of Theology, Boston, MA)

Pastor Emeritus: The Reverend Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Panagiotis Papanikolaou (Masters of Divinity, Saint Tikhon’s School of Theology, South Canan, PA)

Sacred Services
1) Sunday, February 1st, Triodion Begins – Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee – Του Τελώνου και του Φαρισαίου, Orthros and Divine Liturgy starting at 9 am.

2) Church School is not in Session. The Celebration of the Three Hierarchs after the service.

3) Memorials: George Valiades (40 days), Andrew Morafates (6 months),  Nick Reveliotis (3 years), Elias Sparangis (5 years). May their memory be eternal. Αιωνία η μνήμη αυτών.

4) The Coffee hour will be sponsored by the Reveliotis, Pagiazitis and Giordano Families.

5) Funeral of Hope (Elpida) Saliaris Banakos: Viewing at Towers Funeral Home, Oceanside, NY, on Thursday, January 29th from 4 – 8 pm. Funeral Service on Friday, January 30th at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations are made towards the Constantine and Carol Cassis Center. May her memory be eternal. Αιωνία η μνήμη αυτής.

6) The Presentation of the Lord into the Temple - Ἡ Ὑπαπαντὴ τοῦ Σωτῆρος, Monday, February 2nd, Orthros and Divine Liturgy starting at 9 am.

Funeral of Eleni Papagiannakos: Viewing at Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Avenue, Massapequa, NY, on Monday, February 2nd from 2 – 4 pm and from 7 – 9 pm. Funeral service on Tuesday, February 3rd at 11 am. May her memory be eternal. Αιωνία η μνήμη αυτής.

Religious and Cultural Education
1) Orthodox Study discussion every Thursday at 7 pm!

2) Little Angels every Thursday at 11 am.

3) KANARIS Dance group practices: 1/30- 7pm-9 pm. Parathosi Dance Festival on January 31st.

4) Ραδιοφωνικός Άμβων, στον Ελλάς Εφ Εμ, την Πέμπτη 29 Ιανουαρίου στις 12 το μεσημέρι. Παρουσιάζει ο Πρωτοπρεσβύτερος Νικηφόρος Φακίνος.

Youth Ministries
1) GOYA Volleyball practice on Wednesdays, every week, if there is no game. YAL Volleyball after Orthodox Study if there is not GOYA game. This week, GOYA is playing vs Holy Resurrection, Brookville.

2) Basketball practice schedule and game schedule is sent to the parents, please, consult with your coaches.

3) Young Adult Basketball, Tuesdays at 8 pm. Must be a member of Saint Demetrios Church to participate!

4)  On Friday, February 6th, we have Volleyball Scrimmage for the Young Adults (YAL) from 8:40 – 11 pm. A great event with music, and volleyball!

Celebrations and Fundraisers
1) 2026 Stewardship Drive: Please, send your stewardship donation to support our Church ministries and programs.

2) Τσικνοπέμπτη – Traditional Greek Carnival, Thursday, February 12th at 7 pm. The most delicious food, live music, dancing, games and more. Call our office to reserve a table in our brand new SNF Gymnasium for this phenomenal event!

3) On Sunday, January 1st, we have our 3 Hierarchs Celebration of the Greek Letters, followed by breakfast for our Schools.

4) Golden Years Luncheon, Tuesday, February 3rd at noon.

5) On Sunday, February 8th, we have Godparents Sunday, followed by Valentine’s Breakfast by the Philoptochos, with delicious food, only $20 for adults and $10 for the children and great raffles. M For more information, please, contact Matrona Koutsouras at (516) 567 4077.

6) Saint Barbara’s Philoptochos 2026 Super Bowl Fundraiser: For any questions, please contact Sophia Tsakos or Panagiota Roumbos.

Seattle Seahawks at New England Patriots 

We are hoping that every member selects a box and/ or share with family and friends. We would like to wish you luck and thank you so much for your support for our Saint Barbara's Philoptochos. Any questions please contact Sophia Tsakos or Panagiota Roumbos. Thank you!

Stewardship:

Ζητούμε από όλους να συνδράμετε στην ενίσχυση της Κοινότητος, ιδίως τώρα που τελείωσε η αγιογράφιση του ναού, και ολοκληρώθηκε η ανέγερση του Κοινοτικού Κέντρου “Κωνσταντίνος και Κυριακή Κασσιμάτη”. Η ετήσια συνδρομή είναι ευκαιρία να είμαστε όλοι ενωμένοι συμπαραστάτες στο τεράστιο έργο της ενορίας και στην διατήρηση και επέκταση των προγραμμάτων της.

Please, become contributing stewards of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, the Community needs all of us. The Parish ministries, the Constantine and Carol Cassis Community Center project and the Church iconography and beautification projects are all happening because of you, the loving and faithful contributors!

THE CHURCH

The Greek Orthodox Community of Saint Demetrios in Merrick, New York was founded in 1961. On December 1959, under the guidance of the late James (Demetrios) Boulukos a meeting took place with the intention to establish a parish in the South Shore of Long Island.
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