St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: May 17, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 11:19-30

IN THOSE DAYS, those apostles who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 4:5-42
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

At that time, Jesus came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to ...Read Full Text >

Holy Godbearing Nectarius, the Builder of the Holy Monastery of Varlaam of Meteora
May 17 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyrs: Peter, Dionysius, Andrew, Paul, Christina, Heracles, Paulinus and Benedimus
May 18 ...Read Full Text >

Patrick the Hieromartyr & Bishop of Proussa and his Companions
May 19 ...Read Full Text >

Father Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow
May 20 ...Read Full Text >

Constantine & Helen, Equal-to-the Apostles
May 21 ...Read Full Text >

Vasilikos the Martyr, Bishop of Comana
May 22 ...Read Full Text >

Mary the Myrrhbearer & wife of Cleopas
May 23 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for 4th Wednesday after Pascha - Mid-Pentecost
Mid-way in the feast, refresh my thirsty soul with the flowing waters of piety. For You cried out to all, O Savior, "Let him who thirsts come to me and drink." You, O Christ our God, are the Fountain of Life, glory to You. -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
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press
THE persecution turned out to be no slight benefit as "to them that love God all things work together for good."  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 25 on Acts 11, 4th Century


He shows that she is worthy to hear and not to be overlooked, and then He reveals Himself. For she, as soon as  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on John 3, 4th 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

 
FOUNDERS DAY
Sun., May 17 The Yassou Club will offer a Trisagion memorial to our church’s deceased founders followed by a celebratory coffee hour in the hall.



SUNDAY SCHOOL DISMISSED
May 17 is the last day of Sunday School. We hope to see kids ages 4 through grade 6 at Vacation Bible School. Look for registration in the June Epistle.

FESTIVAL DANCE REHEARSALS
“Micro” Dances (ages 4-6) will meet Sundays at noon.

Junior dancers (ages 7-12) will meet after church on the following Sundays: May 17 & 24, and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. on May 20 & 27. (May 31 rehearsal cancelled.)

Senior Dancers (ages 13 & up) will meet Sun., May 17 at 12:30 p.m.
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FESTIVAL PREP SCHEDULE
If are available during the day, please plan on helping for at least one of the dishes.
Cooking will begin at 9 a.m. on the following days:
May 18-19 Lamb shanks
May 26-27 Green Beans


GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Mon., May 18 at 7 p.m.
Please come to the first assembly of the year to discuss approval of capital improvement projects and nominate a new Auditing Committee. A quorum of 50 members in Good Standing is needed for this meeting.

50TH ANNIVERSARY
A commemorative album is in the works and we hope you will consider sponsoring an ad or tribute page as a memorial for a beloved parent(s) or grandparent(s). Or extend “best wishes” from your family with a photo and personalized message. Don’t be left out of this historic book! Forms available in the Narthex ...Read Full Text >

MAY FEASTDAYS
Celebrate Sts. Constantine & Helen, at the cathedral, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Hts., with 7 p.m. Vespers on Wed., May 20 and 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy on Thu., May 21, followed by luncheon. Thu., May 28 at 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy for the Ascension of Christ here at St. Demetrios Church.

PHILOPTOCHOS ELECTION
Thu., May 21 at 7 p.m. to elect the 2009-2011 Philoptochos officers. If interested in being President, VP, Treasurer, Treasurer's Assistant, Corresponding or Recording Secretary, contact Joanne Harootunian (353-0910), Crystal Thomas (356-1032) or Barb Pasalis (333-4968) prior to the election.

MEMORIAL DAY VISITS
Fr. Jim will be at the following cemeteries: Fri., May 22 2-4 p.m. at Lakewood Park; Mon., May 25 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Theodosius. Please be patient and respectful as he makes his way through one section at a time. If you have a loved one at another cemetery, please call the office to schedule a visit.

FESTIVAL MEETINGS
All chair people are needed at the meeting on Tue., May 26 at 7 p.m. The final 3 meetings will take place on Mondays at 7 p.m., June 1, 8 and 15.

FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT
Any parishioner who has a performing arts talent is invited to audition to perform out in the taverna during the festival. If you have at least 3 years experience with a musical instrument, or other skill (singing, etc.) call the office for more info.

GRADUATION SUNDAY
On June 7 , Fr. Jim will bless our graduating high school seniors in church immediately following liturgy. If you are able to attend, please notify the office.

HONOR THY FATHER
Philoptochos Society will also honor our dads on Father's Day (June 21). Both living and deceased individuals remembered by their loved ones will be included in a printed program as well as in a special memorial (Trisagion) service honoring the beloved, deceased family members of our community.

SPOTLIGHT ON MUSIC
Metropolis of Pittsburgh Philoptochos Societies are sponsoring a benefit for the Mt. Tabor Camp Project for September 2009 in Pittsburgh. If you sing or play a musical instrument, you are invited to audition, or those talented in art (painting, sculpture, etc.) who are willing to donate a piece of work for ...Read Full Text >

NEW ORLEANS REBUILDING
Join the St. Demetrios team in our 3rd year of building houses with IOCC and Habitat for Humanity for victims of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. July 19-26, 2009 at St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana. Volunteers must be 18 or older, but 16 and 17-year-olds will be accepted, if accompanied by a parent or legal ...Read Full Text >
Archbishop Demetrios Makes Official Visit to Headquarters of ROCOR

May 6, 2009
Yesterday, May 5, 2009, Archbishop Demetrios of America, responding to a formal invitation, made an official visit to the Headquarters of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), the first such visit of a Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in more than 40 years. ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 5/17
8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Div. Liturgy & Sunday School
11:30 a.m.      Jr Dancers practice
12:00 p.m.      Sign up & 1st practice for Mico Dancers
12:30 p.m. Sr Dancers practice

MONDAY 5/18
9:00 a.m.      Cooking Lamb shanks
7:00 p.m. General Assembly

TUESDAY 5/19
9:00 a.m.     Cooking Lamb shanks
9:30 a.m.     Bible Study
5:00 p.m.     Greek School
7:00 p.m. Choir practice

WEDNESDAY 5/20 5:00 p.m. Jr Dancers practice

THURSDAY 5/21
5:00 p.m.      Greek School
7:00 p.m. Philoptochos meeting & election

FRIDAY 5/22
2:00-4:00 p.m. Memorials at Lakewood Park Cemetery
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:May 10, 2009
Publish Date:May 3, 2009
Publish Date:April 26, 2009
Publish Date:April 19, 2009
Publish Date:April 12, 2009
Publish Date:April 5, 2009
 
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