St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, OH PUBLISH DATE: November 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
November 1 ...Read Full Text >

Akindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidephoros, & Anempodistos of Persia
November 2 ...Read Full Text >

George of Neapolis the New Martyr
November 3 ...Read Full Text >

Ioannikos the Great
November 4 ...Read Full Text >

Galaktion & his wife Episteme, the Martyrs of Emesa
November 5 ...Read Full Text >

Paul the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
November 6 ...Read Full Text >

Alexander the Martyr of Thessaloniki
November 7 ...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
The man who has once chosen pleasure in this life, and has not cured his inconsiderateness by repentance, places  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Nyssa

For if any one becomes wholly and thoroughly carnal in thought, such as one with every motion and energy of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory of Nyssa

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

 
TIVO ALERT
The Hallmark Channel will broadcast "The Green Patriarch" on Sun., Nov. 1 at 7 a.m. (check your local provider for channel number.)
On the occasion of the visit of His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew to the U.S., Greek Orthodox Telecommunications presents a portrait of the 270th success to the Apostle ...Read Full Text >

NOVEMBER FEASTDAYS
Sun., Nov. 1 -Sts. Cosmas & Damian, patron saints of Philoptochos; a 2nd tray will be passed to benefit “Friends of the Poor” programs.

Sun., Nov. 8 –Vespers St. Nektarios at 7 p.m.; coffee hour to follow.

Mon, Nov. 30- St. Andrew, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.



GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Mon., Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cultural Hall. A quorum of 25 members in good standing is required for this meeting. If a quorum is not met, the meeting will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2009, regardless. The agenda includes a 50th Anniversary Report and Nomination of an Election Committee.

THEOTOKOS FELLOWSHIP
the Nov. 2 meeting has been postponed due to the General Assembly, which everyone should attend. We will instead meet on Mon., Nov. 16 at 7 pm in the Library to discuss Chapters 2 & 3 at that time. Sorry for any inconvenience this announcement has caused.

50TH ANNIVERSARY GENEALOGY PROJECT
The last date for Family Tree submissions is next Sun., Nov. 8. (This includes anyone that still needs to give Lia pictures, changes/ updates to a tree they already started, etc ..) As all Sunday coffee hour slots have been filled, we have added some weekday dates when families can scheduled appointments: ...Read Full Text >

BASKETBALL CAMP
Nick Hillman will run a skills camp for all GOYA basketball for three weeks, assisted by the other coaches. Girls’ Camp will be on Tue/Thu 7-9 p.m., Oct. 27 & 29, Nov. 3,5,10 & 12. Boys’ camp will be on Mon/Wed 7-9 p.m., Oct. 26 &28, Nov. 2, 4, 9, and 11.

PHILOPTOCHOS EVENTS
The Ladies Philoptochos Society would like to extend our most sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone for your support of our St. Demetrios Feast day Luncheon. The hard work of Mrs. Dora Selos, her committee, the donors and their donations all helped in making it a successful Celebration for all.  ...Read Full Text >

ADULT DANCE FUN
Adults (18 & up) are invited to join Alex Augoustidis on our final session, Tuesday 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!

VETERANS DAY
On Sun., Nov. 8, Fr. Jim will bless members of the American Legion Hellenic Post, all parish veterans, and current servicemen/women, and offer a Trisagion for those who laid down their lives for their country. Submit names for the Trisagion to the office.

AROUND TOWN
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & CRAFT SHOW Sun., Nov. 8 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21012 Hilliard Blvd. Hosted by Metro-West Kiwanis; all proceeds to help continuing service projects throughout the west side. $5 in advance; $5.50 at the door; children under 7 are free.

EASTERN ORTHODOX ...Read Full Text >

BOOK DISCUSSION
Wed., Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. the group will meet to discuss “The Senator’s Wife” by Sue Miller. (Note change from title listed in Epistle.) Books available in the office.

TSOUREKI SALE
Sun., Nov. 22 sponsored by the Daughters of Penelope. Homemade 1 1/2 lb. loaves at just $8.00 each. Great for holiday sharing!

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 >

QUARTERS FOR THE HUNGRY
In November and December, Sunday School is encouraging all its students to bring a quarter to class every week, to benefit St. Mary of Egypt Monastery. With each .25, the monastery can purchase 2 pounds of food through the Cleveland Foodbank, benefiting needy families in the Cleveland area.

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS
The following date is still open to be hosted: Sun, Nov. 29. Any organizations or families interested in serving coffee on this day, please contact the church office this week. We are also now filling dates for Jan.-March 2010.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Presides Over Ninth Annual Prayer Service for the U.N. Community

October 27, 2009
Last evening, Monday, October 26, His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Ninth Annual Orthodox Prayer Service for the United Nations Community, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral, the traditional site when the service is hosted by an Eastern Orthodox Church. The Ecumenical Patriarch was accompanied to the Service by Metropolitan Geron Athanasios of Chalcedon, Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea, and clergy and lay leaders of the Church of Constantinople. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Wall Street Journal

October 26, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was published this morning on the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal in an op-ed piece entitled: "Our Indivisible Environment."  ...Read Full Text >

Archdiocesan District Office of Education Offers Lesson Plans on Ecumenical Patriarchate

October 26, 2009
On the occasion of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's visit to the United States (October 20 - November 6, 2009), and especially the Greek American School of St. Demetrios, Astoria, the Direct Archdiocesan District Office of Education developed a lesson for the upper grade students of the community day and afternoon schools (grade 5 and up). ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Presides at Divine Liturgy in New Orleans

October 26, 2009
In the Byzantine Cathedral of the Holy Trinity of New Orleans, the oldest Orthodox Christian Community in America, established in 1864, orthodox faithful had gathered early Sunday morning, Oct. 25, waiting for His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to arrive for Matins service and the Divine Liturgy. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Visits Ninth Ward

October 23, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made a return visit to the Lower Ninth Ward District today to survey the recovery and restoration efforts of the wetland area in Bayou Bienvenue. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY 11/1
8:30; 9:30 a.m. Orthros; Divine Liturgy; Sunday School
11:30 a.m. GOYA meeting

MONDAY 11/2
7:00 p.m. GENERAL ASSEMBLY
All day Philoptochos 𔄙st Monday” pizza

TUESDAY 11/3
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
5:00 p.m. Greek School
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal / Adult Greek dance
By Appointment Family Tree submissions

WEDNESDAY 11/4
By Appointment Family Tree submissions

THURSDAY 11/5
9:00 a.m.      Philoptochos baking koulourakia
5:00 p.m. Greek School
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