GRADUATION SUNDAY On June 7 , after liturgy, Fr. Jim will bless graduating high school seniors:
Ian Bahas, Alyssa Bertram, Eleni Giavroutas, David Goldense, Julia Houlis, Angela Kazanas, Kurt Kriaris, Nicholas Kudej, Matina Manos, Nick Missirlis, Julian Norton, Maria Ripich, Alexis & Jennifer Spanos, Alexis Spooner, Elena Steffas, Maria Steffas, Evangelia Tjotjos and Frank Wrick. Let us keep them in our prayers, as they embark on their college life.
After church, the Parish Council invites everyone to the hall for coffee & rice pudding.


FESTIVAL DANCE REHEARSALS “Micro” Dances (ages 4-6) will meet Sundays at noon: Today and June 14. Call Eleni Giavroutas (440-835-5267) with any questions.

Junior dancers (ages 7-12) will meet Sundays after church: today and June 14; and at 5 p.m. June 9-11 and 15-17. Call Mary Szekely (440-835-5712) with any questions.

Senior Dancers (ages 13 & up) will start daily weekday rehearsals on Wed., June 10 at 5 p.m., and Sun., June 14 at 5 p.m. Call Popi Kopasakis (440-899-0362) with any questions.

Reunion Dancers In honor of our 50th anniversary festival, any and all former dancers over the years are invited back for a special reunion performance at this year’s festival! Those interested should attend at least one rehearsal at 7 p.m. on Tue., June 9 and/or Thu., June 11 in the hall.
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FESTIVAL COOKING Starting at 9 a.m. on the following days: June 8-9: all the sauces; June 15: Toulou and leg of lamb.



FESTIVAL MEETINGS Mon., June 8 at 7 p.m. The final meeting will be next Mon, June 15.

50TH ANNIVERSARY ~During the festival, we’ll commemorate our past & present Hellenic dancers and instructors.

~A 50th anniversary parish commemorative album is in the works and we hope you will consider sponsoring a full, half or third page as a memorial for a beloved parent(s) or grandparent(s) or extend “best wishes” from your family, business or Hellenic group with a photo and personalized message. Forms in the Narthex . Deadline to reserve your spot has been extended until June 26.
And we are now pleased to offer our parishioners and friends a new level of sponsorship in the album: a Patron listing. For only $100 your name will be listed in alphabetical order on our Patron page(s). Your support will position us to grow and continue serving the Greek Orthodox Community even more effectively in the next 50 years. The commitment form for the Patron level of support is below. We ask for your commitment before July 1, 2009 in order to reserve your place in the Album. We sincerely hope that you will choose to show your support at some level as we honor 50 years of service to the families and friends of our vibrant parish.


PROMOS Extra festival postcards are available for distribution. If you know of any place that will allow our postcards or festival flyers to be displayed, please pick up extras in 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? All community members can join Philoptochos. There is no age limit, and men are welcome, too! Please read our weekly message for more information.

HONOR THY FATHER Philoptochos Society will honor living and deceased dads on Father's Day (June 21) in a printed program & special memorial service. Complete the blue form that was mailed out earlier this month.

SUMMER FUNDRAISER This summer, on the first Monday of each month (June 1, July 6 and Aug. 3) when you order food from Romeo’s Pizza (2064 Clague Rd, Westlake; 440-331-1155) Philoptochos will earn 15% of your order! Look for more details on flyers at church and get your take out or delivery on St. Demetrios Days (mention this when you order.) Spread the word to friends and family. You can help feed a needy family, as you feed your own!


AROUND TOWN YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP Fri., June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Matthew Antiochian
Orthodox Church, 10383 Albion Rd., North Royalton. Potluck Picnic Meal (post-Pentecost Fast Free week.) Meat & Drink will be provided. Please bring something to share such as salad, fruit, dessert, etc. Volleyball and a talk. RSVP to 440-582-5673.

ST. PAUL FEASTDAY Celebrate with our sister church (4548 Wallings Rd., North Royalton) on Sun., June 28 with Hirarchal Divine Liturgy with Metropolitan Maximos at 9:30 a.m.; 7 p.m. Vespers followed by coffee reception, or Mon., June 29 Feastday Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon. $10/ adult; $5/child (ages 4-12.) For lunch tickets, call Tessie Lekas at 216-524-6523 or reserve online: www.stpaulgoc.org

JOB POSTING St. Paul Church in North Royalton is seeking candidates to serve as a full time Maintenance Engineer/Custodian. See their job posting on the bulletin board for application info.



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 the Art Sale, can submit an application (available in the church office) by June 15, 2009.Email Mary Doreza (doreza@verizon.net) for more info.

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 guardian. Apply online at: www.iocc.org/giving/giving_volunteergulf8-06.aspx Note the St. Demetrios Team’s travel dates at the bottom, or contact Pascalis Papouras at ppapouras@iocc.org to find out about other available travel dates. $500/ person. includes: round-trip airfare, local transportation, room & board, materials & supplies. Contribution cost isn’t due until one month prior to departure. If you have any questions, contact Nick Hillman at 440-331-2246 or activitycenternick@yahoo.com This will be the final year of working in the New Orleans region, so let’s make a significant impact!

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.