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Craft Fair by the Bay – Saturday, October 3, 2026

Join us for GOYA’s first-ever Craft Fair by the Bay on Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM! Shop a variety of vendors and handmade goods, enjoy food, sweets and refreshments, and enter for a chance to win door prizes. The first 150 families will also receive a swag bag!

All proceeds benefit the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA). Come shop, eat and support our youth!

Blessing of Backpacks – Sunday, September 13, 2026

All students, teachers or anyone who carries backpack are encouraged to bring their backpacks to the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, September 13th. At the end of the Liturgy, Father will call all the ‘backpackers’ to come onto the Soleas for a prayer and blessing. Father will also offer all the children a religious pin that they can place on their backpack.

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Dormition of the Theotokos – August 15, 2026

Pleas join on on Saturday, August 15, as we celebrate the Dormition of our Most Holy Theotokos.

Orthros will begin at 8:45 AM, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM.

Following services, our Philoptochos Society warmly invites everyone to a celebration reception downstairs in our Church Hall.

We look forward to celebrating this beautiful feast day together!

Father’s Day – Sunday, June 21, 2026

Dearest Parishioners,

Our entire St. Demetrios community is invited to celebrate Father’s Day with us this coming Sunday, June 21, 2026. It would be lovely to show appreciation to all our wonderful Fathers and, of course, to witness the special blessing and honor that will be bestowed upon our selected Father of the Year 2026.

Let’s join in this joyful time together as a Church family!
We look forward to celebrating with you all!