Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of St Demetrios

19/06/2026

Become a Volunteer and Make a Difference!

GWC Community Services is offering a FREE Volunteer Training Course for anyone interested in giving back to the community, learning new skills, and meeting like-minded people.

📅 Fridays: 24 July, 31 July & 7 August 2026
🕘 Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm

📍 Location:
GWC South East Office – The Millennium Centre
Le Sands Pavilion, The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands
(Next to Crinitis Pizza)

✅ Runs over 3 sessions
✅ Open to adults aged 18 years and over
✅ Certificate of Participation provided
✅ Free of charge

Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time in a meaningful way, help others, or gain valuable skills that may assist with future employment opportunities, this course is for you.

📞 For bookings and enquiries: (02) 9516 2188
📧 [email protected]

Please share with family and friends who may be interested!

15/06/2026

ENIGMA NIGHT – RESCHEDULED

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Enigma Night has been rescheduled to a later date.

We understand many of you were looking forward to the evening and appreciate your understanding and continued support during this time.

All tickets purchased will be fully refunded. Refunds will be processed automatically and returned to the original payment method used at the time of purchase.

A new date will be announced as soon as possible, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for what promises to be a fantastic night of food, music, dancing and community.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and ongoing support of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, St Marys

10/06/2026

Πρόγραμμα Ἱερῶν Ἀκολουθιῶν
Ἰουνίου2026

Programme of Holy Services
June 2026

09/06/2026

🚨 LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING! 🚨

Seats are filling fast and limited tickets remain, so don’t miss out!

* Live Entertainment
* Christos Evripidou & Sam Christodoulides
* Delicious Greek Food
* Drinks Available
* Dancing & Celebration
* Great Company

Saturday 11 July
6:30pm until late
47 Hobart St, St Marys
$85 per person

All proceeds go towards supporting and improving our church and grounds.

Di: 0450 973 421
Dimitri : 0448 683 637

Scan the QR code on the poster or book online here https://www.trybooking.com/DLPRM

The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of St Demetrios operates under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and serves the faithful of St Marys and the surrounding districts within the Penrith City Council.

08/06/2026

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Olympos Concrete Testing for their generosity, dedication and commitment in organising and hosting a fundraising event in support of our Parish and Community.

Through the hard work and dedication of the organisers, and the overwhelming support of sponsors, volunteers, parishioners, friends and the wider community, an outstanding total of $8,000 was raised for St Demetrios. This generous contribution will assist our ongoing efforts to maintain, improve and preserve our Parish for future generations.

We are sincerely grateful to Olympos Concrete Testing for their generous support of our Parish and for helping bring our community together for such a meaningful cause. Their generosity and community spirit are a wonderful example of faith in action.

On behalf of Father Sotirios, the Executive Committee, and the entire St Demetrios community, we sincerely thank everyone whose support and contributions made this event such a success.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising event for St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, St Marys.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, parishioners, family, friends, and the wider community, we are proud to announce that together we raised **$8,000** towards our church.

This achievement would not have been possible without the support of every person who attended, donated, volunteered, or contributed in any way. Your kindness and generosity demonstrate the strength of our community and commitment to preserving our parish for future generations.

On behalf of Olympos Concrete Testing, we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this event such a success.

May God bless you and your families for your generosity, support, and continued dedication to our church community.

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08/06/2026

DIVINE LITURGY IN ENGLISH
Tonight, 8th June, as we begin the Apostles’ Fast, the Divine Liturgy will be conducted in English at the Parish and Community of St Demetrios, from 7-8pm.

This season invites us to renew our commitment to spiritual growth as we follow the example of the Holy Apostles in their devotion to Christ and His Gospel.

We encourage our parishioners and faithful to join us!

07/06/2026

THE APOSTLES' FAST

Tomorrow, we begin the Fast of the Holy Apostles, and we are called to embrace this sacred time with prayer, fasting and reflection.

The Apostles' Fast is a beautiful opportunity to honour the Holy Apostles, especially Saints Peter and Paul, whose unwavering faith and tireless work laid the foundation of the early Church. Through this fast, we strive to draw closer to Christ, following the example of the Apostles in faith, sacrifice and love.

The Apostles’ Fast, which is observed from tomorrow until the 29th of June, is generally less strict than Great Lent, but still a meaningful time of discipline. We abstain from meat, dairy and eggs. However fish, wine, and oil are permitted (except Wednesdays and Fridays, which are fast days - no fish, wine, or oil).

Beyond abstaining from certain foods, this Fast invites us to grow spiritually and deepen our relationship with Christ; let us use this season of spiritual renewal to grow in faith, increase our prayers and serve one another in love.

A BLESSED AND FRUITFUL APOSTLE'S FAST TO ALL!

06/06/2026

We warmly encourage our parishioners and all faithful to support this special fundraising afternoon tea being held at our neighbouring Holy Monastery of St George Yellow Rock, on Sunday, 7 June at 3:00 p.m.

With the blessing of His Eminence, Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Monastery will be welcoming His Grace, Bishop Chrysostomos of Bukoba and Western Tanzania, who will be sharing firsthand insights into the missionary work of the Church in Bukoba and Western Tanzania, Africa.

This gathering is an opportunity to learn more about the mission of the Church, support its ongoing ministries, and enjoy fellowship together in the beautiful surroundings of the Monastery.

We encourage all who are able to attend and support this worthy cause.

05/06/2026

ENIGMA NIGHT 2026 – BOOK NOW!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of great food, music and dancing at Enigma Night, proudly presented by the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of St Demetrios, St Marys.

Live Entertainment
Christos Evripidou
Sam Christodoulides

📅 Saturday, 11 July 2026
🕡 6:30pm until late
📍 St Demetrios Church Hall
47 Hobart Street, St Marys NSW

Tickets: $85 per person

Enjoy a fantastic night filled with delicious food, dancing, and live Greek music while supporting a great cause.

Tickets are limited – book early to avoid missing out!

Scan the QR code on the poster or book online here https://www.trybooking.com/DLPRM

Event Page
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03/06/2026

ANNUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Greek Orthodox Sunday Schools of NSW invite you to the Annual Sunday School Picnic.

+ Date: Monday 8 June 2026 (Public Holiday)
+ Time: 10am
+ Location: Gough Whitlam Park, Bayview Ave Earlwood (near Tempe Station)

All welcome!

Scan the QR code or follow the link below to register:
sundayschool.lychnos.org/annual-sunday-school-picnic-2026/