HELLENIC DANCERS PIZZA PARTY Wed., July 1 at 4 p.m. in the Zapis Activity Center, all those who danced at this year`s festival are invited for a pizza party. This is also the deadline for turning in costumes.

NEW ORLEANS REBUILDING July 19-26, 2009 travel with the St. Demetrios IOCC mission team rebuilding homes in New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity. $500/ person. includes: round-trip airfare and room & board. Deadline for application and payment is Wed., July 1. Apply at: www.iocc.org/giving/giving_volunteergulf8-06.aspx or call the church office.

THANKS TO FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS Sun., July 5 Fr. Jim will bless past & present Festival workers after liturgy, followed by a coffee hour. And on Wed., July 22, we invite the 2009 festival workers to an Appreciation Event in the hall at 6 p.m.



GENERAL ASSEMBLY Mon., July 6 at 7 p.m. in the hall. The board will report on the motion made at the last General Assembly regarding re-negotiating contracts for the 50th anniversary gala. A quorum of 25 members in Good Standing is required for this meeting.

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 home
· Emergency Fund > assistance for Baby Sergio came from this fund
· Contribution to the Metropolis newspaper, The Illuminator
· St. Mary of Egypt
· Support for the various monastaries within our Metropolis > St. Gregory Palamas, St Theodore, Holy Protection, and the Nuns of St. Elias
· Contributions toward the building of a Metropolis youth camp, Mt. Tabor
· Support for the youth programs of the Metropolis

The Metropolis Philoptochos also supports YOCAMA, Young Orthodox Christian American Mission Adventures, that many of our St. Demetrios young people participate in.

Majority of the Metropolis funds come from pledges (commitments) from the local Philoptochos chapters, as well as the annual Daffodil Luncheon. The Daffodil Luncheon is held at a different location in the Metropolis each year. The proceeds fund emergency and medical assistance for the needy within our Metropolis.

SUMMER FUNDRAISER This summer, on the first Monday of each month (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!


YOCAMA SUPPLIES A team of our youth group will be traveling to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation from July 20-28 to work on various service projects that require power and non-power tools and painting supplies (see list below.) To help support this mission, please consider donating gift cards or cash to help us cover the cost of supplies. Call Angie Giallourakis at 440-871-2681 for more info.
POWER TOOLS
Circular Skill Saw
Portable Table Saw
Reciprocating saw
Hand-held power drill

NON-POWER TOOLS
Hammers
Screwdrivers
3 ft levels
Square (2 types – short and long)
Crow-bar and claw
Line Snap
Measuring tapes
Nails
Handsaws
Shovel

PAINTING SUPPLIES
Paint brushes (large and small)
Paint Rollers
Extension Poles
Paint Trays
Buckets
Scrappers


YASSOU PICNIC Tue., July 28 at noon in the Cultural Hall

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.

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.

CRETAN PICNIC Sat., July 4, 1-11 p.m. at St. Sava Picnic Grove, 2151 W. Wallings Rd., North Royalton. $7/adult; children under 12 free. Greek food; music by Stigma; cash bar.

PAN-ORTHODOX YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP Fri., July 10 at 7 p.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 2101 Quail St. (off Madison) in Lakewood. Vespers & group discussion, followed by dinner, coffee or a movie. Call Gerald Largent at 440-376-7799.

ERIE PANEGYRI July 10-12 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 West Lake Rd., Erie, PA. www.erieorthodox.org
GREEK FESTIVAL July 16-19 at St. Paul Church, 4548 Wallings Rd, North Royalton.

IOCC BASEBALL NIGHT Fri., Sept. 4 at 7:05 p.m. Indians vs. Twins at Progressive Field. $22 Mezzanine seats. Proceeds to benefit IOCC. Tickets available in the church office.



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.