
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
Πανοσιολογιώτατος Αρχιμανδρίτης Ευγένιος Τσαραμανίδης

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.
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from previous events!
NEW! CLICK HERE to view a video of the 2026 Greek Independence Parade
NEW! CLICK HERE to view pictures of 2026 Greek Independence Parade
CLICK HERE to view pictures of 2026 Greek Flag Raising Ceremony
CLICK HERE to view pictures of February 2026 HOPE & JOY Event
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.
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UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday, May 10:
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 9:00am
Wednesday, May 13:
Isidore the Martyr of Chios - 6:30pm
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:
⧫ 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.
⧫ Greek Dance Lessons every Sunday starting in September. For more information, please contact Angelo Gergatsoulis: (201) 893-5720.
Philoptochos News:
⧫ Monthly Philoptochos Meeting, every first Sunday of the month.
⧫ Join us for the Philoptochos Mother’s Day Brunch! May 10th
Greek School News:
⧫ On Wednesday May 20th, the Greek School will hold the Final Exams during its regular hours (4:30 to 6:30pm) for the students of grades 1-6. The participation of all our students is mandatory and crucial, as these exams will help us to understand what they have learned so far. We would like to wish "Good luck" to all our students! We are proud of their efforts and truly believe in them!
⧫ CLICK HERE to download the 2025-2026 Greek School Registration Form.
⧫ CLICK HERE to download the Greek School Health Information Form
Greek School P.T.O. News
⧫ School trip to Jenkinsons' Aquarium is on June 6th. Please see flyer for details!
⧫ Volunteers and new PTO members needed. If you’re interested, please reach out to Stacey Zervoudis.
Sunday School News:
⧫ All classes meet today, Sunday of the Samaritan Woman AND Mother's Day! Students will be making
something special for Mom. Hope to see everybody!
⧫ Get ready for the Metropolis Summer Camp! Scholarship applications are due 5/15. Details in the Sunday School email.
⧫ Please consider making an online donation to IOCC to help with the emergencies of our persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Details in the Sunday School email. Thank you for the goodness of your heart.
⧫ CLICK HERE for the Sunday School Registration Form.
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.
⧫ End of the year trip will be held on Saturday 5/30 at 11:00am to the Jersey Shore Pirates located at 281 Princeton Ave, Brick, NJ. Cost is $25/person. Please reach out to the church office or Effie Veintimilla (516) 851-8548 for further details by 5/13. Seats are filling up fast!
⧫ 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:
⧫ Congratulations to our girl’s soccer team for showing real growth and sportsmanship at last week’s Metropolis Soccer Tournament! We are proud of you!
⧫ 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
⧫ 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.
CLICK HERE to download the 2025-2026
Religious Education Registration Form.
CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 PTO Registration Form.
CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 G.O.Y.A. Registration Form,
CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 G.O.Y.A. Registration Renewal Form
CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 G.O.Y.A. Dress Code Rules
CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 Child with Serious Allergy Form
CLICK HERE to download the
2025-2026 H.O.P.E. / J.O.Y. Registration Form,
CLICK HERE for more information!


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