St. Demetrios participated in Perth Amboy’s Annual Waterfront Arts Festival on Saturday, May 26th with a Greek Pastry booth.  We were able to make $1,045.00. Thank you to all who helped by working and those who made donations.

Our Greek School celebrated their graduation on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Greek School teacher, Alexandra Velmahos proudly presented the students with Graduation certificates for the 2017/2018 year.

A group of happy Sunday School students show their pride as they display their Promotion/Graduation Certificates on Graduation Sunday, May 20, 2018. Our one and only Sunday School graduate this year is Jadyn Simatos who is standing on the top step, second from the left. Congratulations to all our students and their supportive parents for successfully completing their Sunday School Curriculum goals this year, and we look forward to starting our new year in September!

On Sunday, May 20th, St. Demetrios celebrated the graduation of all our Sunday School youth for this past year. Students graduating academically were recognized, alter boys were acknowledged for their commitment and hard work, Sunday School teachers were appreciated for their dedication, and Philoptochos and Memorial awards were given to high school graduates. A big thank you to Helen Horan, our Sunday School Director, for her dedication and commitment to the entire community of St. Demetrios.

Two of our GOYA members represented St. Demetrios in this year’s St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival/Metropolis of New Jersey Finals on Saturday, May 19th. Kali Simatos won second place in the Junior Division speakers, and Julia Parsenios won Honorable Mention in the Senior Division Speakers. Congratulations to both for not only representing our church but for doing an excellent speaking job.

The St. Demetrios Philoptochos honored Mary Simatos as ‘Mother of the Year” on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th. Mary was recognized for her commitment and dedication to our St. Demetrios community as well as for her role as loving matriarch to her family.