St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: June 21, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:18-23
2nd Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called ...Read Full Text >

Nikitas the New Martyr of Nisyros
June 21 ...Read Full Text >

Zenon the Martyr & his servant Zenas of Philadelphia
June 22 ...Read Full Text >

Holy New Martrys Archpriest of Crete Gerasimus, Knossos Neophyte, Xepponessos Ioachim, Lampe Hierotheus, Seteia Zacharius, Kisamos Melchisadek, Piopoleos Kallinicus and Those Martyred with Them (1821-1822)
June 23 ...Read Full Text >

Nativity of the Forerunner John the Baptist
June 24 ...Read Full Text >

Prokopios the New Martyr
June 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
But mark both their faith, and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work (and you know how  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century


Prayer, fasting, vigil and all other Christian practices, however good they may be in themselves, do not  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, The Acquisition of the Holy Spirit: Chapter 3, The Little Russian Philokalia Vol. 1; Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood pg. 79, 19th 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

 
50TH FESTIVAL
We hope to see you all at the annual Greek Festival : June 18-21.

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 >

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 >

PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS
Where Does Our Money Go? Metropolis Philanthropy

Philoptochos Chapters across the country provide support for local, metropolis, and national projects and commitments. Our chapter supports the following Metropolis projects and commitments:

· Contribution to the upkeep of the Metropolis ...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 >

VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL
Aug 3-7, 9 a.m.-Noon, Open for children ages 4 to grade 6. Registration forms available at church on the bulletin board and church office.
There is no fee, but donations will be accepted to offset craft and snack costs.

CALENDAR MEETING
Tue, Aug 4 at 7 p.m. All ministries encouraged to attend and put their events on the churhc`s 2009-2010 calendar to avoid conflicts. Parish Council will also present the new coffee hour hosting rotation for all ministries. Please send a representatative.

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 >
SUNDAY 6/21
8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Div. Liturgy
11 a.m.-9 p.m. GREEK FESTIVAL

MONDAY 6/22

TUESDAY 6/23 9:30 a.m. Bible Study

WEDNESDAY 6/24
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy – Nativity of St. John the Baptist (chapel)
7:00 p.m. Parish Council Meeting
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
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