St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: July 20, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. James' Universal Letter 5:10-20BRETHREN, take as an example of suffering and patience the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1
5th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, when Jesus came to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs ...Read Full Text >

Elias the Prophet
July 20 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the Fool for Christ
July 21 ...Read Full Text >

Mary Magdalene, Myrrhbearer & Equal-to-the-Apostles
July 22 ...Read Full Text >

Hannah the Righteous, mother of Samuel the Prophet
July 23 ...Read Full Text >

Christina the Great Martyr of Tyre
July 24 ...Read Full Text >

Dormition of St. Anna, mother of the Theotokos
July 25 ...Read Full Text >

Paraskevi the Righteous Martyr of Rome
July 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His 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
Now, should any one say, "And wherefore did Christ fulfill the devils' request, suffering them to depart into the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century


One, to teach them that are delivered from those wicked tyrants, how great the malice of their insidious enemies:  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century


Through the toil of prayer and the anguish of your heart commune with those who are grieved at heart, and the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac of Syria, Unknown, 7th 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

 
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
CUSHY SEATS The 1st major anniversary project (front steps) is done and our 2nd one (reupholstering the pews) is underway. Several donors have allowed us to begin the project by August 1, but we need several more in order to complete it by September. Those interested can fill out a donation form (in the ...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.

DORMITION FAST
Paraclesis services will take place Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. on Aug. 6, 8 & 13 in preparation for the Dormition of the Theotokos on Fri., Aug. 15 Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. There will also be Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Wed., Aug. 6 for the Holy Transfiguration.

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 >

EVENTS ELSEWHERE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ComForcare Homecare Services is seeking a caring individual with experience in dealing with the elderly (assisting with their personal care needs and other activities of daily living) AND must speak Greek. Mon-Fri; 8 hours/day. Those interested in pursuing this opportunity should ...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 >
Keynote Address of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America for the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress

July 14, 2008
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Young Adults Conclude Weekend of Worship, Fellowship, and Commitment to Service at National Conference

July 14, 2008
Over 200 young adults from throughout the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America gathered this past weekend in Washington, DC for the National Young Adult Conference. The conference began on Thursday, July 10 with a Chesapeake Bay Crab Feast hosted by the Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Falls Church, Virginia. The event continued on Friday at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel with a morning Divine Liturgy and special workshops related to the conference theme “Doers of the Word.” On Friday afternoon the participants had the opportunity for an open discussion with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America. ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 7/20
8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy
                Festival Volunteers Appreciation

MONDAY 7/21

TUESDAY 7/22
10:00 a.m. Mastrandreas Funeral
"      "      Bible Study @ Sweetwater Landing

WEDNESDAY 7/23 7:00 p.m. Parish Council meeting
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