St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: May 24, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 16:16-34

IN THOSE DAYS, as we apostles were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 9:1-38
Sunday of the Blind Man

At that time, as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the Stylite of the Mountain
May 24 ...Read Full Text >

Therapon the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Cyprus
May 25 ...Read Full Text >

Alexandros the New Martyr of Thessaloniki
May 26 ...Read Full Text >

John the Russian of Evia
May 27 ...Read Full Text >

Eutechios, Bishop of Mytilene
May 28 ...Read Full Text >

Theodosia the Virgin-martyr of Tyre
May 29 ...Read Full Text >

Macrina, grandmother of St. Basil the Great
May 30 ...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 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
When, then, have they taken place, save when the Word of God Himself came in the body? Or when did He come, if not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Athanasius, Incarnation of the Word 38, 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

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

Junior dancers (ages 7-12) will meet after church on Sunday May 24, and Wednesday, May 27 at 5 p.m.

Senior Dancers (ages 13 & up) will meet Sun., May 24 at 5 p.m.

Reunion Dancers In honor of our 50th anniversary festival, any and ...Read Full Text >

MEMORIAL DAY VISITS
Fr. Jim will be at St. Theodosius on Mon., May 25 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at. 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.

OFFICE HOURS FOR MEMORIAL WEEK
The church office will be closed on Mon., May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Office hours on May 27-29 will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The phone will be staffed during those hours, but please note that email will NOT be checked until Mon, June 1.

ASCENSION SERVICE
Thu., May 28 at 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy for the Ascension of Christ in the chapel.

FESTIVAL COOKING
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:
Tue. & Wed., May 26-27 Green Beans
June 1-2 Galaktoboureko
June 8-9 all sauces


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.

GREEK SCHOOL GRADUATION
Sun., May 31, immediately after church in the Cultural Hall. All welcome to attend the commencement program and hear our graduates speak. PTO will serve refreshments following the program. Families with younger students who plan on returning for the 2009-10 school year should turn in their Pre-registration ...Read Full Text >

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
As there was not a quorum met at the General Assembly scheculed on May 18, a follow up meeting WILL take place on Tue., June 2 at 7 p.m., with or without a quorum, as noted in the by-laws.




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 >

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.

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.

PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS
Did You Know? Philoptochos means “friend of the poor.” Our Philoptochos provides monthly assistance to needy families in the greater Cleveland community and emergency assistance to families that temporarily need help with the payment of utility, rent, food and other bills.

HONOR THY FATHER ...Read Full Text >

AROUND TOWN
GREEK FESTIVAL May 22-25 at Annunciation Church, 2187 W. 14th St., Cleveland. Greek food, pastries & music. Free admission.

MONASTERY EVENING Tue., May 26 from 7-9 p.m. at Monastery Marcha, 5095 Broadview Rd, Richfield. Fr. Jakovljevic of St. Sava will speak on “Witness and Belief.”

SACRED ...Read Full Text >

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 >

GOLF OUTING
Thu., Sept. 17 at Sweetbriar Golf Course, Avon Lake. $125 for golf & dinner. Steak/Chicken dinner only $30/pp. Reserve your spot early as last year’s golf outing was one to remember. Contact Brad Seybert at: bseybert@golfeventmagazine.com, or 440-871-1300 x103.
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 5/24
8:30; 9:30 a.m.      Orthros; Div. Liturgy
11:30 a.m.           Jr Dancers practice
12:00 p.m.           Micro Dancers practice
5:00 p.m. Sr Dancers practice

MONDAY 5/25 Memorial Day- Office closed
8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Graveside Memorials [at St. Theodosius]

TUESDAY 5/26
9:00 a.m. Cooking green beans
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
5:00 p.m. Greek School finals
7:00 p.m. Choir practice

WEDNESDAY 5/27
9:00 a.m.      Cooking green beans
5:00 p.m. Jr. Dancers practice

THURSDAY 5/28
9:30 a.m.      Divine Liturgy for Ascension
5:00 p.m. Greek School finals
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:April 19, 2009
Publish Date:April 5, 2009
 
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