St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

Charitina the Martyr
October 5 ...Read Full Text >

Makarios the Righteous of Chios
October 6 ...Read Full Text >

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria
October 7 ...Read Full Text >

Pelagia the Righteous
October 8 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus
October 9 ...Read Full Text >

The 14 Holy Elders of Optina Monastery
October 10 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -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
The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

Let us then, bearing in mind all the things which have been said, show forth great love even towards our enemies;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 18 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
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

 
CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY
On Oct. 4, our parish observes National Church Music Ministry Sunday. It comes each year in the month of October on the Sunday nearest the feast day of St. Romanos the Melodist (Oct. 1.)

This year we are proud to recognize Dan Packis, long-time St. Demetrios Choir member, and 2009 Recipient of the ...Read Full Text >

50TH ANNIVERSARY GENEOLOGY PROJECT
As part of our golden year preparations, we will be compiling a family tree of our entire parish. Through Nov. 8, during coffee hour, families can sign up with Lia Augoustidis to have their information entered into the software (names, birthdates, birth locations, marriage dates, death dates.) Lia can meet ...Read Full Text >

THEOTOKOS FELLOWSHIP
Join us on Mon., Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in the library to discuss “At the Corner of East and Now: A Modern Life in Ancient Christian Orthodoxy” by Frederica Mathews-Greene. (Copies of the book are available in the Catacomb Bookstore for $18.) For more information, contact Angie Giallourakis at 440-871-2681 ...Read Full Text >

ADULT DANCE FUN
Adults (18 & up) are invited to join Alex Augoustidis on alternate Tuesdays (Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3) from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Zapis Activity Center for fun & exercise while doing Greek dances, as we get ready for our 50th anniversary gala! Sessions are FREE. Those who have always wanted to learn- now is your ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS
1ST MONDAYS PIZZA The 1st Monday of the month (Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7) is St. Demetrios Day at Romeo’s Pizza, 2064 Clague Rd. (440)331-1155. When you call and order any food for take out from this store in Westlake, Philoptochos earns 15% of all sales! (Mention St. Demetrios Church when you order)  ...Read Full Text >

50th COMMEMORATIONS
Sun., Oct. 11, Fr. Jim will bless members of the former Building and Bingo Committees. Call the office to submit names of deceased members for a Trisagion.

CAVS VS. GREECE
Mon., Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. the Cleveland Cavaliers will host a special preseason game against Olympiakos Piraeus. Sun., Sept 20 during coffee hour is the last day you can order your discounted tickets at $18/person for upper corner seats. (To sit with friends or family, submit orders together.) Forms are in the ...Read Full Text >

HALLELUJAH PARTY
Sat., Oct. 24 JOY invites all children (ages 5-12) to the annual fall party in the Zapis Activity Center from noon– 2 p.m. with food & a costume parade. Parents can sign up to bring food or help at our booth during coffee hours on the preceding October Sundays.

ST DEMETRIOS FEASTDAY
Sun., Oct. 25 Great Vespers at 5 p.m. followed by an Anniversary Reception in the hall, with local dignitaries honoring our parish’s 50th anniversary.
Mon., Oct. 26 feastday Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon. Tickets for the luncheon are $15.

AROUND TOWN
ARMENIAN FESTIVAL Oct. 3-4 at St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church, 678 Richmond Rd., Richmond Hts. Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday Noon-6 p.m. www.st-gregory-narek.org

“HOLY COMMUNION: YOU AND I IN CHRIST” is the topic of this year’s Eleanor Malburg Eastern Churches Seminar on Fri., Oct. 9 and ...Read Full Text >

50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Sat., Nov. 28 at the Renaissance, Cleveland. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. dinner & dancing to live American and Greek music. Premiere showing of St. Demetrios’ History documentary. $100/person; your check is your reservation and can be turned into the church office. To reserve a table, call Jeanne Paras (440-779-6544) or ...Read Full Text >

YASSOU HOLIDAY GALA
Thu., Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. in the hall. $30/person includes appetizers, catered dinner buffet and special holiday entertainment by “The Four Coins” Greek-American vocal quartet from the ‘50s & ‘60s, performing their #1 hit “Shangri-La” and many others. For tickets call Mary Pappadakes (440-333-7988.) No tickets ...Read Full Text >

LITURGY PARTICIPATION
We are in need of more Communion Prayer Readers for this new year to read the prayer prior to the Holy Eucharist. It is a special honor and a wonderful way of being a part of our weekly Orthodox service. You are only asked to read every 7 to 9 weeks. Please contact Tony Apotsos at (216) 408-2300 or ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 10/4
8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy; Sunday School
           GOYA meeting
           Senior Hellenic Dancers Rehearsal

MONDAY 10/5 7:00 p.m. Theotokos Fellowship

TUESDAY 10/6
9:30 a.m.      Bible Study
5:00 p.m.      Greek School
6:30 p.m.      Senior Hellenic Dancers
7:00 p.m.      Choir Rehearsal / Adult Dance Fun

WEDNESDAY 10/7

THURSDAY 10/8 5:00 p.m. Greek School
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