St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

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
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the New Theologian
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Carpos, Papylos, Agathodoros, & Agathoniki, the Martyrs of Pergamus
October 13 ...Read Full Text >

Praised Ignatius, Archbishop of Methymna
October 14 ...Read Full Text >

Loukianos the Martyr of Antioch
October 15 ...Read Full Text >

Longinos the Centurion
October 16 ...Read Full Text >

Hosea the Prophet
October 17 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century


For indeed this also is a part of the devil's craft, by the side of the truth always to bring in error, painting  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


So here again sleep occasions our ruin; so that there is need of continual watchfulness. Wherefore He also said,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 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

 
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.

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 >

CAVS VS. GREECE
Mon., Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. the Cleveland Cavaliers will host a special preseason game against Olympiakos Piraeus. Tickets still available at the Cavs box office.

PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS
1ST MONDAYS PIZZA The 1st Monday of the month (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) Fliers & ...Read Full Text >

AROUND TOWN
EASTERN ORTHODOX WOMEN’S GUILD Mon., Oct. 12 meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Michael Orthodox Church, 5025 E. Mill Rd., Broadview Hts. Speaker will be Fr. John Memorich. Join Cleveland area Orthodox women for fellowship. Annual dues just $5.

“Why Good Things Happen to Good People” Fri., Nov. 13 An evening ...Read Full Text >

LOUKOUMADES SALE
Sun., Oct. 18 the Daughters of Penelope will sponsor a loukoumades sale during coffee hour. Proceeds will benefit Greek School defraying book costs.

LEADERSHIP 100 SUNDAY
Oct. 18, Fr. Jim will bless members of Leadership 100.

ADULT DANCE FUN
Adults (18 & up) are invited to join Alex Augoustidis on alternate Tuesdays (Oct. 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 chance!

BOOK DISCUSSION
Wed., Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Library to discuss The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. Pick up a copy of the book in the church office.

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.

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 >
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

October 2, 2009
In this new ecclesiastical year, I greet you with paternal love on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod in order to announce that in recognition of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 10/11
8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy; Sunday School
11:30 a.m. Senior Hellenic Dancers Rehearsal

MONDAY 10/12 Columbus Day- Office Closed
7:00 p.m. Cavs vs. Olympiakos [@ The Q]

TUESDAY 10/13
9:30 a.m.     Bible Study
5:00 p.m.     Greek School
6:30 p.m.     Senior Hellenic Dancers Rehearsal
7:00 p.m.     Choir Rehearsal/ Philoptochos “Baby shower”

WEDNESDAY 10/14
7:00 p.m.      Parish Council / Knitting Group

THURSDAY 10/15
5:00 p.m. Greek School
6:30 p.m.-9 a.m. GOYA Overnight Lock In
6:45 p.m. Daughters of Penelope meeting

FRIDAY 10/16

SATURDAY 10/17 Philoptochos Shop for a Cause at Macy’s
Previous St. Demetrios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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