St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: July 13, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:14-19
Sunday of the Holy Fathers

The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Holy Fathers
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Our Holy Father Joseph the Confessor, Archbishop of Thessalonica
July 14 ...Read Full Text >

Julitta & Kyrikos the Martyrs
July 15 ...Read Full Text >

Athenogenes the Holy Martyr of Heracleopolis
July 16 ...Read Full Text >

Marina the Great Martyr of Antioch
July 17 ...Read Full Text >

Emilianos of Bulgaria
July 18 ...Read Full Text >

Macrina the Righteous, sister of St. Basil
July 19 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world 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
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 whosoever shall do and teach," said He, "shall be called great." For not to ourselves alone, should we be  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homilies 15 and 16 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


Since he who cannot teach himself, yet attempts to set others right, will have many to ridicule him. Or rather  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homilies 15 and 16 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


For as teaching without doing condemns the teacher so doing but not guiding others, lessens our reward. One ought  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homilies 15 and 16 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century

Matins
8:30- 9:30 am

Liturgy
9:30 am - 11:30am

Bible Study
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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: strroffice@sbcglobal.net

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. James A. Doukas

Other Parish Info
Greek School
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5-6:30 PM

 
THANK YOU
To all our festival volunteers, donors and sponsors! We couldn’t have done it without you! Please join us on Sun., July 20 for coffee & mezedes after church.

SUMMER READING
The parish library is open every Sunday from 9:30 a.m.-noon and during weekday office hours. Stop by and pick up your summer reading!

50 TH ANNIVERSRAY
ANNIVERSARY IMPROVEMENTS The total cost of refurbishing the pew seat covers will be a total of $11,000 ($500 per pew.) The project will begin once we have 22 donors. See renovated model in the back, east side of church.

REMEMBER WHEN… If you have any photos, programs, or stories from any era of ...Read Full Text >

BULLETIN DEADLINE
The Office manager will be on vacation from July 28-August 15. If your group has an announcement that needs to appear in the bulletins of 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 or 8/17, you must submit the information no later than Wed., July 23. Also, please note that office hours for those weeks will be Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

YASSOU TO SUMMER
Join Yassou Club for the annual summer picnic on Tue., July 29 at noon, in the hall. Free & open to all our senior citizens. Then join us for Mamma Mia! at the Palace Theater downtown on Tue., Aug. 5 at 8 p.m.. Limited reservations. For more information, call Helen Kariotakis at 440-333-6620.



VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL
August 4-8, 9 a.m.-noon. Don’t let your child miss this free, fun and fellowship-filled week for children age 4-Grade 6. This year’s theme is “The Parables that Jesus Told.” Registration forms are on the bulletin board and will also be in the summer Epistle.

HAPPY NAMEDAY, MARIA
MARIA On Sun., Aug. 17, our church will celebrate the (belated) nameday of those named Maria, Despina, Panagiotis or Panagiota at coffee hour. We invite all those individuals and families who celebrate this feastday to take part in that day’s coffee hour. Call Maggie Steffas at 440-871-6362 to coordinate.

CALENDAR MEETING
Mon., Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Every parish ministry and affiliated organization is encouraged to attend the scheduling meeting for 2008-09. This is your chance to make sure group events do not conflict with other community events. This year, it is especially important that all groups attend, since there will be a ...Read Full Text >

GOLF OUTING & CLAMBAKE
Thu., Sept. 18 at Sweetbriar Golf Legacy Course. The event will be a Shamble (part scramble and best ball) followed by an outdoor clambake, silent auction and other exciting events with prizes. $125/person (put together your own foursome or have us put you with potential new friends) or $30 for the clambake ...Read Full Text >

CREATING BALANCE IN OUR LIVES
Lecture, brunch and discussion on Sat., Sept. 20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the hall. Presented by Fr. Constantine Valantasis of St. George Church in Massillon. $20 advance tickets; $25 after Sept. 5. Make checks payable to St. Demetrios Church and include “SLC” in the memo line. Proceeds to benefit OCN-the ...Read Full Text >

SUMMER PILGRIMAGE
St. Gregory Palamas Monastery, 934 CR 2256, Perrysville, Ohio. Sat., Aug. 2 to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Hierarchal Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service for Fr. George Bartz.



Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to Convene 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress July 13-17 in Washington, DC

July 10, 2008
The 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will begin this Sunday, July 13, with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC. During the service, a special memorial service (Trisagion) will be offered on the fiftieth year of the passing of Archbishop Michael of North and South America. ...Read Full Text >

2008-09 Scholarship Recipients Announced - $80,000 Awarded Through Gioles, Malta, and Paleologos Funds

July 1, 2008
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year from three scholarship programs administered by the Chancellor’s Office of the Archdiocese. ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 7/13 8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy

TUESDAY 7/15 9:00 a.m. Bible Study


Fr. Jim is at the Clergy Laity Congress this week. In case of emergencies, call the church office and a priest will be contacted for you.
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
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