St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: June 14, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:33-40; 12:1-2

BRETHREN, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 10:32-33; 37-38; 19:27-30
All Saints

The Lord said to his disciples, "Every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will ...Read Full Text >

Elisha the Prophet
June 14 ...Read Full Text >

Amos the Prophet
June 15 ...Read Full Text >

Tychon the Wonderworker
June 16 ...Read Full Text >

Isaurus the Holy Martyr & his Companions of Athens
June 17 ...Read Full Text >

Leontios, Hypatios, & Theodoulos the Martyrs of Syria
June 18 ...Read Full Text >

All Saints of Mount Athos
June 19 ...Read Full Text >

Methodios the Martyr, Bishop of Olympus
June 20 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for All Saints
Your Church, O Christ our God, clothed itself in the blood of Your martyrs from throughout the world, as though it were a robe of linen and purple; through them, she cries out to You, "Send down upon Your people compassion, grant peace to Your commonwealth, and to our souls, great mercy." -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
The world offers You, the author of all creation, as the first-fruits of nature, the God-bearing martyrs. O most merciful, by their intercessions, through the Theotokos, maintain Your Church in perfect peace. - Translation by Narthex Press
For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 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 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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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; ...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.
"Come Receive the Light" Schedule of Programs for June 2009

June 4, 2009
Jun 4, 2009 ...Read Full Text >

OCMC Dedicates New Building in Honor of Archbishop Anastasios and Archbishop Demetrios

May 25, 2009
The new Orthodox Christian Mission Center’s Archbishop Anastasios and Archbishop Demetrios Missionary Training and Administration Building was dedicated during the two-day festivities of May 20-21. ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 6/14
8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Div. Liturgy
11:30 a.m.      Jr Dancers practice
5:00 p.m. Sr. Dancers practice

MONDAY 6/15
9:00 a.m. Cooking Tourlou & leg of lamb
1:30 p.m. Reunion dance practice
4:00 p.m. “Micro” & Jr. dancers practice
5:00 p.m. Sr. Dancers practice
7:00 p.m. Festival meeting

TUESDAY 6/16
9:00 a.m. Cooking Rice Pudding
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
4:00 pm. “Micro” and Jr. Dancers practice
5:00 p.m. Sr. Dancers practice

WEDNESDAY 6/17
4:00 p.m. “Micro” and Jr. Dancers practice
5:00 p.m. Sr. Dancers practice

THURSDAY 6/18 11 a.m.-10 p.m. GREEK FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 6/19 11 a.m.-11 p.m. GREEK FESTIVAL

SATURDAY 6/20 11 a.m.-11 p.m. GREEK FESTIVAL

SUNDAY 6/21 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. GREEK FESTIVAL
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:May 31, 2009
Publish Date:May 24, 2009
Publish Date:May 17, 2009
Publish Date:May 10, 2009
Publish Date:May 3, 2009
Publish Date:April 26, 2009
 
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