
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
721 Rahway Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083
Tel: (908) 964-7957 / Fax: (908) 964-6875
E-mail: GrStDemetriosUnion@hotmail.com
V. Rev. Archimandrite Evgenios Tsaramanidis
ΠανοσιολογιÏŽτατος Αρχιμανδρίτης ΕυγÎνιος Τσαραμανίδης

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Saints & Feasts


CLICK HERE for the Sunday Bulletin
Jersey Shore Pirates

We are excited to inform you that JOY/HOPE will be having an end-of-the-year trip to the Jersey Shore Pirates Adventure located at 281 Princeton Ave., Brock Township, NJ 08724. The trip is set for Saturday, May 30th at 11am. Please arrive by 10:30am. Trip costs $25 per person and seats are limited. Venmo (@Vocki-Ketikidis), cash or check made out to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church are accepted. Light snacks and water will be provided. Pack your own lunch. All payments are due by 5/13/2026 to reserve seats.
Click Here for more information!
CLICK HERE to view pictures
from previous events!
NEW! CLICK HERE to view pictures of 2026 Greek Flag Raising Ceremony
CLICK HERE to view pictures of February 2026 HOPE & JOY Event
CLICK HERE to view pictures of 2026 Greek Letters Day Celebration
CLICK HERE to view pictures of 2026 Vasilopita Cutting

Church Membership for 2026
Let’s Grow Together!
As we move forward into the year, we warmly encourage every household to renew their St. Demetrios Church membership for 2026. Your membership is not just a formality—it is a powerful expression of faith, unity, and commitment to the life of our parish.
CLICK HERE to print the membership form.
Blessing of Homes and Businesses

If you would like to have your home or business blessed by Father Eugenios, please CLICK HERE to download the form and return it to the Church Office. Father is looking forward to visiting and praying with you in your home or place of business.

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UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday, April 26:
Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women
Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 9:00am
Sunday, May 3:
Sunday of the Paralytic
Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 9:00am
Sunday, May 10:
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 9:00am
Sunday, May 17:
Sunday of the Blind Man
Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 9:00am
Thursday, May 21:
Holy Ascension
Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 9:00am
Sunday, May 24:
Fathers of the 1st Council
Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 9:00am
Sunday, May 31:
Holy Pentecost
Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 9:00am
Parish Activities:
â§« Monthly Parish Council Meeting 2nd Sunday of every month, after Divine Liturgy. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our community, please contact the Parish Council President.
â§« Greek Dance Lessons every Sunday starting in September. For more information, please contact Angelo Gergatsoulis: (201) 893-5720.
â§« Greek Parade, Sunday, 4/26, please reserve your seat on the bus with the church office!
â§« General Assembly, Sunday, May 3rd. Please support us by participating!
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Philoptochos News:
â§« Monthly Philoptochos Meeting, every first Sunday of the month.
Greek School News:
â§« Important events are coming up till the end of the school year: students' final exams, Olympic Games,
Graduation & Students’ Promotion. Stay tuned for our upcoming announcements.
â§« CLICK HERE to download the 2025-2026
Greek School Registration Form.
â§« CLICK HERE to download the Greek School Health Information Form
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Greek School P.T.O. News
â§« Yearbook sales now until May 10th, $25 per yearbook. Please fill out order form that was sent home or see Stacey Zervoudis.
â§« School trip to Jenkinsons' Aquarium is on June 6th. Please see flyer for details!
â§« Volunteers and new PTO members needed. If you’re interested, please reach out to Stacey Zervoudis.
Sunday School News:
â§« Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! On Sunday, 4/26 (Sunday of the Myrofores) our Sunday School
will not have classes due to our participation in the Greek Independence Day Parade on Fifth Avenue,
NYC. Our classes will resume the following Sunday, 5/3 (Sunday of the Paralytic). Thank you!
â§« CLICK HERE for the Sunday School Registration Form.
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JOY/HOPE News:​
​⧫ NJ Metropolis is holding the annual JOY run for children ages 8-12 years old at Monmouth
University at the GOYA Olympics on Sunday, 5/24. All participants receive a medal from his Eminence. Please reach out to Vicki Ketikidis for further details.
â§« Trip to Jersey Shore Pirates, Saturday, May 30th!
â§« Children between the ages of 4 to 11 years of age are welcome to attend. Please see Effie Veintimilla, Vicki Ketikidis or Christina Kontos for registration information.
GOYA News:
â§« Religious Retreat, Thursday, 4/30 at 6pm in the Church Hall. Attendance is mandatory!
â§« New members welcome! Registration forms can be found on the table by the office. For information, please email stdemetriosgoya.nj@gmail.com or see any of our advisors: Maria Caldara, Maria Frangos, Stephanie Nikitiadis, or Angelo Vrohidis.
YAL NEWS
â§« The Young Adult League (YAL) is dedicated to helping young adults (ages 18-35) deepen their faith and become active members of the Church community. The group is more than just a social group but a ministry that gathers in faith, fellowship, witness, and service to deepen their relationship with Christ. To get involved, please see our contact information below: Instagram: @stdemetriosunion_yal GroupMe: St. Demetrios Union YAL Email: GrStDemetriosUnion@hotmail.com
REGISTRATION FORMS
CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026Greek School Registration Form.
CLICK HERE to download the
Greek School Health Information Form.
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CLICK HERE to download the 2025-2026
Religious Education Registration Form.
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CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 PTO Registration Form.
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CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 G.O.Y.A. Registration Form,
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CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 G.O.Y.A. Registration Renewal Form
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CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 G.O.Y.A. Dress Code Rules
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CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 Child with Serious Allergy Form
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CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 H.O.P.E. / J.O.Y. Registration Form,

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