Parish News

Important Weather Update – Church Services & Events Cancelled Sunday, January 25, 2026

Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this weekend, all Church services and events at St. Demetrios are cancelled on Sunday, January 25, 2026, for the safety of our parish family.
The Vasilopita Luncheon is postponed to February 1, 2026 by the Philoptochos Society of St. Demetrios.
If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 732-826-4466.
We look forward to seeing everyone on February 1st.
Please stay safe and warm. God bless you all.

GOYA Paint Night – Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 4PM

Join us for a Paint Night benefiting the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Youth Group of Perth Amboy
Date: Saturday January 24, 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: St. Demetrios Church Hall
41-47 Wisteria St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Must be 16+ to paint 🎨 Inspirational Picture Design
$50.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES:
-ALL PAINTING SUPPLIES
-LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
– WINE (21+)
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
HTTPS://MY.CHEDDARUP.COM/C/PAINT-NIGHT-68983

Three Hierarchs & Greek Letters Day Celebration – Saturday, January 31, 2026 @ 5:30PM

📚✨ St. Demetrios Perth Amboy Greek School Invites You! ✨📚
Join us as we celebrate Three Hierarchs & Greek Letters Day, honoring faith, education, and our Greek heritage.
🗓 Saturday, January 31
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Church Hall
🍽 Enjoy dinner, music, and GOYA Greek dancing
🍷 BYOB
💵 $40 per adult | Children free
📩 RSVP: Dimitrios Tsivelis
Come celebrate with family and friends, all are welcome! 🇬🇷💙

Annual Epiphany Celebration Recap – January 11, 2026

 

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey celebrated Divine Liturgy at St. Demetrios in Perth Amboy, followed by the Blessing of the Waters and Diving for the Cross at the Raritan Bay.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to His Eminence for blessing our parish and continuing the cherished tradition of our Annual Epiphany Celebration.

We congratulate our GOYAns, Constantine Katsilis and Emalee Rizitis, and thank all of our youth, students, clergy, and faithful who made this day so meaningful. We are especially grateful to everyone who attended and to the many volunteers and donors whose generosity of time, talents, and treasure made this beautiful celebration possible. May the Light of Theophany continue to inspire and bless our entire community.

📸 Photo Credits: Douglas John Photography

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Greek Music Anthology – New Brunswick Performing Arts Center – Friday, February 6, 2026

Please see the information below about an upcoming Greek Concert event in New Brunswick, to benefit the Rutgers Elytis Chair Fund of Greek Letters. It promises to be a beautiful evening of Greek music, kefi, food, drinks and community!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Greek music and community spirit at the stunning New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC.org), a state-of-the-art venue perfect for celebration and entertainment. This special event directly benefits the Elytis Chair Fund at Rutgers University, supporting the preservation and promotion of Greek culture and poetry. Arrive early to enjoy a delightful cocktail hour from 6:30-8:00 PM in the elegant reception hall, featuring complimentary food, drinks, and post-concert desserts—all included with your ticket.

The highlight begins at 8:00 PM with a captivating concert by Grigoris Maninakis’s renowned “Mikrokosmos” Ensemble, featuring talented singers Grigoris Maninakis, Angeliki Psonis, and Nikitas Tampakis. Expect an uplifting program filled with beloved sing-along songs (τραγούδια της παρέας) brought to life with groundbreaking multimedia effects unlike anything you’ve seen before. Come sing, connect, and contribute to a meaningful cause—tickets are available now!

https://secure.nbpac.org/greek-music-anthology

Annual Epiphany Celebration & Luncheon – Sunday, January 11, 2026

Join us for our Annual Epiphany Celebration & Luncheon with His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey at our beautiful St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Perth Amboy, NJ.
Seating is limited at the reception to follow so please make reservations via phone with Litsa 908-227-0822 or Aphrodite 732-423-7256 or via email