St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: November 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

BRETHREN, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis
November 9 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Father Arsenius of Cappadocia
November 10 ...Read Full Text >

Menas of Egypt
November 11 ...Read Full Text >

John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria
November 12 ...Read Full Text >

John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 13 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessaloniki
November 14 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high! " -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
Chief Commanders of God; ministers of divine glory; guides for men and leadership of the Incorporeal; as Chief Commanders of the Incorporeal, plead for our welfare and for great mercy. - Translation by Narthex Press
He puts an end to the woman’s fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


We advance toward humility by means of trials. He who rests on his virtue without suffering tribulation has the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac of Syria, Homily 57, in Ascetical Homilies, p. 283, 7th century

Matins
8:30- 9:30 am

Liturgy
9:30 am - 11:30am

Bible Study
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
7:00-8:00 PM

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: sdrroffice@sbcglobal.net

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. James A. Doukas

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

 
VETERANS DAY
On Sun., Nov. 8, Fr. Jim will bless members of the American Legion Hellenic Post, all parish veterans, and current servicemen/women, and offer a Trisagion for those who laid down their lives for their country.

50TH ANNIVERSARY GENEALOGY PROJECT
The last date for Family Tree submissions is Sun., Nov. 8. (This includes anyone that still needs to give Lia pictures, changes/ updates to a tree they already started, etc.)

NOVEMBER FEASTDAYS
Sun., Nov. 8 –Vespers St. Nektarios at 7 p.m.; coffee hour to follow.

Mon, Nov. 30- St. Andrew, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.



BASKETBALL CAMP
Nick Hillman will run a skills camp for all GOYA basketball for three weeks, assisted by the other coaches. Girls’ Camp will be on Tue/Thu 7-9 p.m., Nov. 310 & 12. Boys’ camp will be on Mon/Wed 7-9 p.m., Nov. 9, and 11.

PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS
HARVEST FOR HUNGER Thu., Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Philoptochos invites you to a meting in the Fellowship Room to learn more about the Cleveland Food Bank. We will be collecting both monetary and non-perishable food donations. The most preferred canned goods being: beef stew, soup, canned vegetables, cereal, peanut ...Read Full Text >

THANKSGIVING JOY
Fri., Nov. 13 from 6:30-8 p.m., kids (ages 5-12) can gather in the JOY room for a fun evening of dressing like pilgrims, decorating cupcakes and learning about the meaning of Thanksgiving. Parents’ help needed, please email stdsjoy@msn.com if you can help

ADULT DANCE GROUP
Mon., Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the hall. A greater Cleveland adult (18 & up) Greek dance group is being formed to perform on Jan.23. Anyone interested can join us or call the church office. Future rehearsals will alternate with other churches; dates to be announced.

THEOTOKOS FELLOWSHIP
Mon., Nov. 16 at 7 pm in the Library to discuss Chapters 2 & 3.

AROUND TOWN
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & CRAFT SHOW Sun., Nov. 8 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21012 Hilliard Blvd. Hosted by Metro-West Kiwanis; all proceeds to help continuing service projects throughout the west side. $5.50 at the door; children under 7 are free.

EASTERN ORTHODOX WOMEN’S GUILD ...Read Full Text >

BOOK DISCUSSION
Wed., Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. the group will meet to discuss “The Senator’s Wife” by Sue Miller. (Note change from title listed in Epistle.) Books available in the office.

CANDIDATES FOR PARISH COUNCIL
The Election Committee has mailed out the Petitions for Candidacy for all those who are interested in running for 2010-11 parish council. All Orthodox adults who are in Good Standing are encouraged to serve on this very important ministry at least one term during their membership at St. Demetrios Church. ...Read Full Text >

TSOUREKI SALE
Sun., Nov. 22 sponsored by the Daughters of Penelope. Homemade 1 1/2 lb. loaves at just $8.00 each. Great for holiday sharing!

50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Sat., Nov. 28 at the Renaissance, Cleveland. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. dinner & dancing to live American and Greek music. Premiere showing of St. Demetrios’ History documentary. $100/person; your check is your reservation and can be turned into the church office. To reserve a table, call Jeanne Paras (440-779-6544) or ...Read Full Text >

QUARTERS FOR THE HUNGRY
In November and December, Sunday School is encouraging all its students to bring a quarter to class every week, to benefit St. Mary of Egypt Monastery. With each .25, the monastery can purchase 2 pounds of food through the Cleveland Foodbank, benefiting needy families in the Cleveland area.

YASSOU HOLIDAY GALA
Thu., Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. in the hall. $30/person includes appetizers, catered dinner buffet and special holiday entertainment by “The Four Coins” Greek-American vocal quartet from the ‘50s & ‘60s, performing their #1 hit “Shangri-La” and many others. For tickets call Mary Pappadakes (440-333-7988.) No tickets ...Read Full Text >

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
The following date is still open to be hosted: Sun, Nov. 29. Any organizations or families interested in serving coffee on this day, please contact the church office this week. We are also now filling dates for Jan.-March 2010.
Fordham University Bestows Highest Honor On Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

October 28, 2009
Fordham University conferred yesterday its highest honor, the Honorary Doctorate of Laws, to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew “for his remarkable service to the world community and for the principles that he continues to uphold.” ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Meets With U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

October 28, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew as part of his Patriarchal and Apostolic Visit to the United States met yesterday, Wednesday, October 28, with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the United Nations Headquarters. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Presides Over Ninth Annual Prayer Service for the U.N. Community

October 27, 2009
Last evening, Monday, October 26, His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Ninth Annual Orthodox Prayer Service for the United Nations Community, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral, the traditional site when the service is hosted by an Eastern Orthodox Church. The Ecumenical Patriarch was accompanied to the Service by Metropolitan Geron Athanasios of Chalcedon, Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea, and clergy and lay leaders of the Church of Constantinople. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Wall Street Journal

October 26, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was published this morning on the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal in an op-ed piece entitled: "Our Indivisible Environment."  ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 11/8
8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy; Sunday School & Youth Choir practice
7:00 p.m. Vespers for St. Nektarios

MONDAY 11/9

TUESDAY 11/10
9:30 a.m. Bible Study / Philoptochos baking tiropites
5:00 p.m. Greek School
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY 11/11
7:00 p.m. Parish Council meeting / Knitting Group

THURSDAY 11/12
5:00 p.m.      Greek School
7:00 p.m. Philoptochos Harvest for Hunger

FRIDAY 11/13
6:00 p.m. IOCC/OCF event [@ CWRU]

SATURDAY 11/14
6:00 p.m. Fr. Jim -Chios Society [@ Annunciation]
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