St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: July 27, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10

TIMOTHY, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 9:1-8
6th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they ...Read Full Text >

Panteleimon the Great Marytr & Healer
July 27 ...Read Full Text >

Irene the Righteous of Chrysovalantou
July 28 ...Read Full Text >

Kallinikos the Martyr of Asia Minor
July 29 ...Read Full Text >

Silas & Silvanos the Apostles of the 70
July 30 ...Read Full Text >

Joseph the Righteous of Arimathea
July 31 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Seven Maccabees, Eleazar the Martyr
August 1 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Glorious New Martyr Theodore of Dardanelles
August 2 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Panteleimon the Great Marytr & Healer
Panteleimon, saintly champion and healer, intercede with our merciful God to grant our souls remission of sins. -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 Champion and Martyr of God, imitating the Merciful and bearing from Him the grace of healing, cure our spiritual ills by your prayers, and set free from the temptation of the eternal enemy those who ceaselessly cry out, "Save us, O Lord." - Translation by Narthex Press
The Lord looks with affection on the humble. . .Learn, you who are sick, to gain health through prayer. Should  ...Read Full Text >
-Saint Ambrose, The Healing of the Paralytic, P. L. 15 (col. 138), Expos., in Toal, IV: 182, 183., Fourth Century


Faith…is the beginning of our union with God: the true believers are the stone of the church of God, prepared for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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 SCHEDULE
Fr. Jim will be away from the office from July 28-August 2 with the YOCAMA Mission Group

Office Hours from July 28-August 15 will Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please note that no emails to the church email address will be checked or answered in this time period.


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.  ...Read Full Text >

DO YOU WANNA DANCE?
This film by Greek-American actor/director Robert Krantz is now on DVD! Get your copy for just $20 by contacting Estelle Callas at 440-779-6981. Part of the proceeds will benefit the St. Demetrios Yassou Club.

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.

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 >

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!

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 >

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 >

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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 contact Deb Vermillion, RN ...Read Full Text >

EVENTS ELSEWHERE

OTHER ORTHODOX FESTIVALS
August 15-17 - Romanian Festival - St. Mary Cathedral, 3256 Warren Rd., Cleveland
Aug. 21-24 - Greek Festival - Sts. Constantine & Helen, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights
August 22-24 - Shish Kabob Festival -St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Tremont.
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“FAITH” Offers 14 Scholarships for High School Students to Attend Ionian Village

July 22, 2008
The Office of Ionian Village is pleased to announce that FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, has awarded 14 scholarships for high school students to participate in this year’s Byzantine Venture program (July 26 – August 14, 2008). “FAITH” has generously offered these scholarships as part of the Archdiocese’s ongoing effort to make Ionian Village accessible to more families.  ...Read Full Text >

39th Biennial Congress Concludes With An Uplifting and Hopeful Message for all Faithful

July 22, 2008
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America concluded its 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in the Nation’s Capital on July 18th, where more than 1,400 faithful, clergy and laity, representing their parishes, their local Philoptochos and young adults from across the country gathered for five fruitful days of deliberations, worship, fellowship and education. The 39th Clergy-Laity was the most positive and productive Congress in recent years, organized and held in an exemplary manner.  ...Read Full Text >

National Philoptochos Society Announces Major Literacy Donations

July 18, 2008
The National Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society at its 2008 National Biennial Convention at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington, D.C., collected over 4000 books for children to be distributed to schools in Washington D.C. and the Pajama Program.org. as part of the National Philoptochos Literacy Outreach Program. Scholastic, Inc., made a major donation of 2,732 books valued at $11,640.78 and the remaining books were donated by Philoptochos Chapters from throughout the country. ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 7/27 8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy
TUESDAY 7/29
10:00 a.m. Bible Study
Noon Yassou Club Picnic

SUNDAY 8/3 8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy
MONDAY 8/4 9:00 a.m.-Noon Vacation Church School
TUESDAY 8/5
10:00 a.m.      Bible Study @ Huntington Beach
9:00 a.m.-Noon Vacation Church School
WEDNESDAY 8/6
9:30 a.m.      Divine Liturgy for Holy Transfiguration
9:00 a.m.-Noon Vacation Church School
7:00 p.m. Paraclesis Service
THURSDAY 8/7 9:00 a.m.-Noon Vacation Church School
FRIDAY 8/8
9:00 a.m.-Noon Vacation Church School
7:00 p.m. Paraclesis Service

SUNDAY 8/10 8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy
TUESDAY 8/12 9:00 a.m. Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 8/13
7:00 p.m. Paraclesis Service; Parish Council meeting
FRIDAY 8/15
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Dormition of the Theotokos

SUNDAY 8/17 8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:July 20, 2008
Publish Date:July 13, 2008
Publish Date:July 6, 2008
Publish Date:June 29, 2008
Publish Date:June 22, 2008
 
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