St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: August 24, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16

BRETHREN, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 17:14-23
10th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, a man came up to Him and kneeling before Him said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, ...Read Full Text >

Kosmas the New Hieromartyr & Equal-to-the Apostles of Aetolia
August 24 ...Read Full Text >

Bishop Gortyne of Crete, Disciple of the Holy Apostle Paul
August 25 ...Read Full Text >

Adrian & Natalia the Martyrs & their 33 Companion Martyrs in Nicomedea
August 26 ...Read Full Text >

Phanourios the Great Martyr & Newly Appeared of Rhodes
August 27 ...Read Full Text >

Moses the Black of Scete
August 28 ...Read Full Text >

Beheading of the Venerable Head of the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
August 29 ...Read Full Text >

Alexander, John & Paul, New Patriarchs of Constantinople
August 30 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
The world has found in you a great champion in time of peril, as you emerged the victor in routing the barbarians. For as you brought to naught the boasts of Lyaios, imparting courage to Nestor in the stadium, in like manner, holy one, great Martyr Demetrios, invoke Christ God for us, that He may grant us His great mercy.

Kontakion
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life." - Translation by Narthex Press
Yet if his unbelief was the cause ... why does He blame the disciples? Signifying, that even without persons to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17, 4th Century


For as the faith of the person presenting oftentimes availed for receiving the cure, even from inferior ministers;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17, 4th Century

Matins
8:30- 9:30 am

Liturgy
9:30 am - 11:30am

Bible Study
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Parish Information
St. Demetrios Church
22909 Center Ridge Road
Rocky River, OH 44116

Phone: (440) 331-2246
Fax: (440) 331-8407
Website: http://www.saintdemetriosrr.org
Email: strroffice@sbcglobal.net

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. James A. Doukas

Other Parish Info
Greek School
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5-6:30 PM

 
CALENDAR MEETING
Mon., Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Every parish ministry and affiliated organization is encouraged to attend the scheduling meeting for 2008-09. This is your chance to make sure group events do not conflict with other community events. This year, it is especially important that all groups attend, since there will be a ...Read Full Text >

BACK TO SCHOOL
Starting this week, you can submit registration forms for Sunday School and Greek School (found in the summer Epistle or in the office) to the church office. Sunday School will also have a registration booth set up on Sun., Sept. 7; classes will begin Sun., Sept 14. Greek School’s “Agiasmos” Day will be ...Read Full Text >

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Sun., Sept. 7 in the hall, immediately following coffee hour. Please make plans to attend this important meeting. Agenda includes the report on the sale of land, the audit committee, and approval of a fire system.

BALLROOM DANCING
Join Zapis Activity Center’s guest instructor from Viva Dance Studio on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Cultural Hall from Sept. 10-Oct. 29 and learn 3 of the most exciting partner dances of today: Salsa, Tango and Swing. Cost is $70 per couple, payable to “Viva Dance.” Submit your reservation payment ...Read Full Text >

ACOLYTES
Any boys interested in serving in the altar for this coming school year should attend a mandatory sign-up meeting on Sun., Sept 14 immediately after church.

HOLY CROSS LUNCHEON
Sun., Sept. 14 in the hall, following Divine Liturgy & service for the Elevation of the Holy Cross. Sponsored by Philoptochos, all proceeds benefit the Hellenic College/Holy Cross Scholarship Fund. Tickets available from Philoptochos board members. Donation of $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children.

GOLF OUTING & CLAMBAKE
Thu., Sept. 18 at Sweetbriar Golf Legacy Course. The event will be a Shamble (part scramble and best ball) followed by an outdoor clambake, silent auction and other exciting events with prizes. $125/person (put together your own foursome or have us put you with potential new friends) or $30 for the clambake ...Read Full Text >

CREATING BALANCE IN OUR LIVES
Lecture, brunch and discussion on Sat., Sept. 20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the hall. Presented by Fr. Constantine Valantasis of St. George Church in Massillon. $20 advance tickets; $25 after Sept. 5. Make checks payable to St. Demetrios Church and include “SLC” in the memo line. Proceeds to benefit OCN-the ...Read Full Text >

GOYA KICK OFF
Sun., Sept 21 GOYA officers will be sworn in right after liturgy. Then, all teens and their families are invited to a family indoor/outdoor picnic at 2 p.m. on the church grounds. Come and find out about all the exciting programs for the year.

EVENING BIBLE STUDY
By popular demand, Fr. Jim will be leading an evening Bible Study on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. starting on September 23. The first session will last 5 weeks and will focus on “The Real Meaning Behind the Parables.” Everyone is welcome to attend, no sign up necessary. Our daytime Bible Study will continue ...Read Full Text >

CUSHY SEATS
Our current anniversary project (reupholstering the pews) is underway, but we need several more donors in order to complete it by September. Those interested can fill out a donation form (in the magazine rack in the Narthex) and turn into the office.

SPIRITUAL READINGS
The newly-created Theotokos Fellowship of St. Demetrios invites you all to explore the Orthodox Faith through spiritual writings. Our first meeting will be Mon., Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in the library to discuss Chapter 1 of “Bread & Water, Wine & Oil: An Orthodox Christian Experience of God” by Archimandrite ...Read Full Text >

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
~The Pan-Hellenic Scholarship Foundation will be awarding 25 scholarships at $10,000 each, this year. Submission deadline is August 31, 2008. Interested candidates can visit www.panhellenicscholarships.org for more details and an application.

~Hellenic Link-Midwest will be awarding a number of ...Read Full Text >

IOCC FALL BENEFITS
IOCC BASEBALL NIGHT BENEFIT Fri., Sept. 12 at 7:05 p.m. at Progressive Field. Indians vs. Kansas City Royals. $20 Mezzanine seats. Contact Millie Vovos at 440-884-1305.

IOCC FASHION SHOW The 3rd biennial benefit luncheon and fashion show will be on Sat., Oct. 18 at Ridge Manor Party Center, 4630 Ridge ...Read Full Text >
Decisions on Some Palestinian and Jordanian Communities in the USA

August 5, 2008
After a long process that began in 1993 related to the ecclesiastical status of a portion of the Palestinian and Jordanian communities in the USA, the portion connected to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, there has been a final agreed decision by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Patriarchate of Jerusalem concerning these communities. The Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Jerusalem Patriarchate have agreed that the canonical and pastoral supervision of these communities and their clergy should belong to the canonically established jurisdiction in the United States which is the Eparchy of the Ecumenical Throne in America, that is, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Henceforth, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem no longer asserts any jurisdiction in the Western Hemisphere.  ...Read Full Text >

Come Receive the Light Schedule of Programs for August 2008

August 5, 2008
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IOCC Aids Iraqi Families in Conflict-Ridden Sadr City

July 25, 2008
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), the Baltimore-based humanitarian aid organization, announces a new grant that will provide food and emergency supplies to vulnerable families living in Sadr City, one of the poorest and most densely populated districts of Baghdad. The approximately $400,000 grant, awarded to IOCC by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), will assist approximately 2,400 vulnerable families in this predominantly Shiite area, the site of continuous heavy fighting between insurgents and multi-national forces.  ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 8/24 8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy

MONDAY 8/25 7:00 p.m. Calendar Scheduling meeting

TUESDAY 8/26 9:00 a.m. Bible Study

WEDNESDAY 8/27
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy for St. Phanourios (chapel)
7:00 p.m. Parish Council meeting/ Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY 8/28

FRIDAY 8/29
9:30 a.m. D/L for Beheading of John the Baptist (chapel)
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:July 6, 2008
Publish Date:June 29, 2008
Publish Date:June 22, 2008
 
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