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
Reverend Hieromonk Evgenios Tsaramanidis
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Saints & Feasts
NEW! CLICK HERE to view pictures
from previous events!
CLICK HERE to view pictures of Archbishop Elpidophoros' visit.
CLICK HERE to view pictures of 2024 Father's Day Celebration
CLICK HERE to view pictures of Philoptochos Summer Party
CLICK HERE to view pictures of 2024 Greek School Graduation
CLICK HERE for the
2024 Spring / Summer
Religious Education Newsletter
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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:
Every Sunday starting in September. For more information, please contact Angelo Gergatsoulis (201)893-5720.
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⧫ Philoptochos News:
Monthly Philoptochos Meeting, every first Sunday of the month.
⧫ Greek School News:
We would like to thank our PTO for their generous donation of $2000, which was used to purchase must needed new classroom furniture. THANK YOU, PTO!
Registration forms for the school year 2024-2025 can be found on the table or by CLICKING HERE. For more information contact Mrs. Mata Agriantonis
School Year Blessing/Agiasmos: Sunday, September 8th, after Divine Liturgy.
Wishing all students and teachers a blessed School Year!
Please consider volunteering for the upcoming school year, for more information contact Stacey Zervoudis.
⧫ Sunday School News:
Registration forms the can be found on the table by the office. CLICK HERE for the Sunday School Registration Form. For information, questions, or concerns, please contact our parish liaison, Mrs. Irene Melachrinos.
⧫ GOYA News:
General Meeting on Monday, 9/9 at 6:30pm.
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, Irene Papasavvas or Angelo Vrohidis.
Everyday Conversations in Greek:
The following are suggested conversational areas for everyday practice with your children. When you ask your questions, encourage your children to respond in complete sentences. Learning to speak a language takes daily practice! (CLICK HERE for more!)
*Compiled by Mata Agriantonis
UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:
Sunday, Sept. 22:
1st Sunday of Luke
Orthros & Divine Liturgy: 9:00am
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Thursday, Sept. 26:
​The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian
Orthros & Divine Liturgy: 9:00am
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Sunday, Sept. 29:
2nd Sunday of Luke
Orthros & Divine Liturgy: 9:00am
CLICK HERE to download the 2024-2025
Greek School Registration Form.
CLICK HERE to download the Greek School Health Information Form.
CLICK HERE to download the 2024-2025
Religious Education Registration Form.
CLICK HERE to download the 2024-2025
G.O.Y.A. Registration Form,
CLICK HERE to download the 2024-2025
PTO Registration Form.
The Benefits of Being Bilingual:
Learning more than one language is an asset to individuals, families, and our entire society. Developing the child’s home language provides the foundation for reading and writing and preparing children to be biliterate. Researchers have found that Individuals who are bilingual switch between two different language systems. Their brains are very active and flexible. There are many benefits to being bilingual and biliterate. (CLICK HERE for more!)
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