FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS We are still in need of volunteers to help in the Taverna, Gyro stand, Pastry & Loukoumades booths. Call the church to sign up. We need everyone’s help for a successful festival!

FESTIVAL DANCE REHEARSALS “Micro” Dances (ages 4-6) practice Mon-Wed, June 15-17 at 4 p.m. Call Eleni Giavroutas (440-835-5267) with any questions.

Junior dancers (ages 7-12) will meet today after church, and mandatory practices at 4 p.m. June 15-17. Call Mary Szekely (440-835-5712) with any questions. Costumes will be distributed on Mon., June 15. Please bring your $50 deposit!

Senior Dancers (ages 13 & up) meet at 5 p.m. today and June 15-17. Call Popi Kopasakis (440-899-0362) with any questions. Costumes will be distributed on Tue, June 16. Please bring your $50 deposit!

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 on Sat., June 20 at 7:30 p.m. Next rehearsal on Mon., June 15 at 1:30 p.m. Other practice to be scheduled as needed.



FESTIVAL COOKING Starts at 9 a.m. on: June 15: Tourlou and leg of lamb; June 16-17: Rice pudding.


FINAL FESTIVAL MEETING Mon, June 15 at 7 p.m. will be a working/ set-up meeting.

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 to July 31. All ad copy and money must be submitted by that date. Those who have already purchased their ad, will be receiving information about submitting photos, etc. after the festival.
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.

~ The Archive Committee is still accepting group and event photos for the historical section of the album until July 15. Digital images can be emailed to sdrroffice@sbcglobal.net or bring in actual photos to be scanned during office hours. Or do you have a great story to share about a past festival, dance, tournament or other event? Please call the office to share.

PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS Where Does Our Money Go? Local Philanthropy

Philoptochos Chapters across the country provide support for local, metropolis, and national projects and commitments. However, the great majority of our St. Demetrios Philoptochos annual budget is dedicated to local causes and charities.

We provide:
· Monthly assistance to several families
· Emergency assistance for utility, rent and other bills
· Food coupons for the needy
· Visitations to nursing homes and shut-ins
· Donations to the Salvation Army, inner-city Cleveland elementary schools, The City Mission, Second Harvest, Zoe for Life, St. Hermans and others
· Support for the projects and organizations of our community, such as the Dome Project, Zapis Activity Center, renovation of the Board Room, annual Grecian Festival, parish library, Sunday school, Jr. GOYA, and senior citizens
· New brides receive a book on Greek traditions; babies receive an icon
· Community educational programs through the St. Andrews and Family & Society Committees
· Financial assistance through local fundraisers to local projects, such as the Steven Giallourakis Adolescent Young Adult Research Fund at University Hospitals, which received over $17,000 from the Joyful Light Benefit

In addition, we have obtained donations from the National Philoptochos for Cleveland hospitals: $30,000 to the Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic in 2004; and $30,000 to the Steven Giallourakis AYA Research Fund in 2008.


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 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.