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St. Demetrios Church
Publish Date: 2017-07-23
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St. Demetrios Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (440) 331-2246
  • Fax:
  • (440) 331-8407
  • Street Address:

  • 22909 Center Ridge Road

  • Rocky River, OH 44116
  • Mailing Address:

  • 22909 Center Ridge Road

  • Rocky River, OH 44116


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Services Schedule

Sundays 8:30 a.m. Orthros and 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Special weekday feastday services to be announced in the bulletin.


Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7.

BRETHREN, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of your Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.


Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.


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Parish Announcements

PARISH SCHEDULE

SUNDAY

7/23

8:30; 9:30 a.m.

Orthros;   Divine Liturgy  (Acolytes:  Team 2)

 Trisagion:  Nicholas (14 years) & Anastasia (12 years) Kacloudis, parents of Angie Giallourakis

Coffee will be hosted by the family

MONDAY

7/24

10:00;11:00 a.m.

Visitation;    Funeral for Rose Vardas

TUESDAY

7/25

10:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Bible   Study

Yassou   Club

WEDNESDAY

7/26

6:30 p.m.

Parish   Council meeting


MEMORY ETERNAL

Rose Vardas (nee Schultz,)  mother of Cara Lee Pallas (Theodore). grandmother of Rose Ellen Alex and Nick Pallas,  great-grandmother of 5 and great-great-grandmother of 4, has passed away.  VISITATION MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 from 10-11 AM at ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 22909 Center Ridge Rd. Rocky River, OH. FUNERAL SERVICE TO FOLLOW at 11 AM. Interment St. Theodosius Cemetery

RAISE THE ROOF!

The fundraising campaign for the  church restoration project has begun! The restoration external phase includes installment of a new roof and replacement of the HVAC systems Fall 2017. The internal phase includes duct work, new lighting fixtures, painting, carpet replacement and pew replacement in the summer of 2018.

Donor forms available in the office and Narthex.


YASSOU PICNIC

 Tue., July 25, all parish senior citizens are invited to the Cultural Hall for a summer lunch at Noon. Be our guest! All food will be provided by Yassou.

 


FESTIVAL WRAP-UP MEETING

Sun., July 30, 11:30 a.m. mandatory festival chairperson & primary assistants meeting to discuss all festival issues from your venue to the over-all event. please email all your ideas & suggestions to activitycenternick@yahoo.com by July 26 so they can be printed out and addressed at the meeting.


SUMMER HOLY DAYS

~Feast of the Transfiguration- Sun., Aug. 6. Regular Sunday service times. Traditionally celebrated by the bringing of the first harvest of grapes to church.  We invite all the faithful to bring fruit to the coffee hour.

~Dormition Lent  Join us for Paraclesis services at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Aug. 2 &9 and Fridays, Aug. 4 & 11.

~Falling Asleep of the  Virgin Mary - Mon., Aug. 14, Vespers celebrated at Annunciation Church, 2187 W. 14th Street, Cleveland.

Tue., Aug. 15 ,  8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy in St. Demetrios Church. Anyone wishing to donate flowers for hte icon of the Panagia, please contact the office.

On Sun., August 20th, we invite all our Marias, Panayotis & Panayotas, and Despinas to bring something to coffee hour and celebrate your nameday with the whole community.

~St. Phanourios-Sun., Aug. 27. Regular Sunday service times. At the coffee hour to follow, we will serve any Phanouropitas that are brought in by those who lost/ found something. 

~The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, Tue., Aug. 29. 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.

 

ALL-MINISTRY CALENDAR MEETING

Tue,. Aug. 8, (note new date)  6:30 p.m. in the Board Room, representatives from every church ministry as well as organizations that meet here reguarly should plan to attend and present your group’s events, meetings, etc. for the 2017-18 parish calendar.


SOAK UP THE SON

Families, individuals, and couples are encouraged to check out #soakuptheson, a summer program to assist us in deepening our relationship to Christ and His Church- even when on vacation! Visit bit.ly/soak-up-the-son to download videos and guides, or check out and share weekly content from www.facebook.com/centerforfamilycare

Also check out Ancient Faith Radio's special feature of interviews, reflections, and narratives that encourage and strengthen family life. Upcoming podcasts include topics on growing in Christ with our kids, teenage depression, Forgiveness in Marriage, and gerontology. www.ancientfaith.com

 


FAMILY CHURCH CAMP

 Aug. 15-17, each evening 6:30-8:30 p.m. Grow, learn and develop your faith as a family. Full participation including JOY, GOYA and parents! Theme:  Understanding Jesus’ “I AM” statements. Look for registration forms on our website and Facebook. Volunteers needed. Contact Sally Tsirambidis:  sallysummer1@icloud.com

 


EVENTS ELSEWHERE

ST. PAUL FESTIVAL   July 20-23,  at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church,  4548 Wallings Rd., North Royalton. Thu: 11am-10 pm; Fri & Sat: 11 am-11 pm;  Sun: 11 am-9 p.m. Drive thru/call in advance: 440-237-9601;   Online ordering: www.stpaulgoc.org/festival

IOCC BASEBALL NIGHT Sat., July 22, , 7:05 p.m. at Progressive Field. Cleveland Indians vs. Toronto Blue Jays. $30 Mezzanine seats, fireworks, and Jason Kipnis Bobbleheads. Call Connie Zimmerman (216-347-3123) for tickets. Donations accepted if unable to attend. Proceeds to benefit the humanitarian work of the International Orthodox Christian Charities.

  JULY  FEASTDAYS ON THE EAST SIDE  Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, invites you to join them at the following feastdays:

St. Markella  Sat., July 22, 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy for the patron saint of Chios. The Chios Society of Cleveland will hold a Memorial for its departed members, followed by coffee hour.

St. Irene Chrysovalantou – Fri., July 28, 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy.

 ST. PANTELEIMON FEASTDAY

 ~Wed., July 26, 6 p.m. Vespers at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 2101 Quail St., Lakewood. Parking available at Harrison School.  

 ~Thu., July 27, 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy at  Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox  Cathedral, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights.

 SUMMER SERVING AT ST. HERMAN’S

 ~Philoptochos will serve dinner on Tue., Aug. 1.   Volunteer to make something and/or serve! Please visit Perfect Potluck at http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=FNKZ1332  

 ~FOCUS Friends! will serve dinner on Sat., Aug. 5. Contact Linda Glynias (lglynias@gmail.com)

St. Herman, located at Franklin and W. 45th,  is the only Orthodox homeless shelter in Cleveland. They serve 3 meals a day/ 365 days.

EAST SIDE GREEK FEST  Aug. 24-27 at Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights.

ST. PANTELEIMON BOWLING Fri., Aug. 18, 6-8:30 p.m. at Yorktown Lanes, 6218 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights. $15/adult & $10/child includes pizza & pop. Shoe rental at bowler’s expense. All proceeds to benefit St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach, ministering to those in NE Ohio nursing homes. To sign up, call 440-941-4850 or email Gerald@stpanteleimon.com

NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS BENEFIT Sat., Sept. 9, is the 4th annual dinner in memory of Gerontissa Taxiarchia at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Pittsburgh. 3 p.m. Vesper service; 4 p.m. banquet. $100/ticket (fish or chicken entrees) RSVP: 2017DinnerBanquet.eventbrite.com

YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE Sept. 1-4, Orthodox young adults (ages 19-32) from across the US will gather in Houston, Texas. Kick off on Friday with a comedy show by SoTiri, Saturday workshops and fun western event. Sunday  Divine Liturgy, followed by a pool party and then a grand banquet with Basil the Comedian. For information, registration, and hotel accommodations, visit:  http://youth.denver.goarch.org/events/2017-events/2017-national-young-adult-conference; or share:   Facebook.com/2017NGOYAC/ ~  Twitter.co/ngoyac2017  ~Instagram.com/ngoyac2017

 SPIRITUAL CARE VOLUNTEERING Fairview Hospital’s Spiritual Care Department is seeking volunteers to visit with patients and their families in non-critical units of the hospital during their first few days of admission, and provide a caring, listening presence to persons in need. Six weeks of required training will take place on Tuesday afternoons, starting Sept. 5. For more info or to apply, contact Rev. Alice Walsh (walsha3@ccf.org or 216-476-7067)

 ATHENIAN VASE PAINTING is the focus of the 2017 annual Collis Lecture on Sun., Sept. 24 at the Cleveland Museum of Art, 2:00 PM. Free tickets will be available Aug 1st.

 


FORE!

Head’s up for the 10th annual St.Demetrios Golf Outing  on Fri., Sept. 1 at Sweetbriar Golf Club in Avon Lake. Registration now open. $150/golfer or $600/foursome, Contact Manuel Steffas (440-821-6095) or pay online at www.saintdemetriosrr.org

 


FALL PHOTO SESSIONS

Did you miss the spring photo sessions? We want all our parish families included in the upcoming Parish Directory, so  here is your last chance! We have scheduled four more days:  Thu., Sept. 7,  Fri., Sept. 8,  Sat., Sept 9,  Sun.,  Sept. 10.

Each session lasts abut 20 minutes and participants will receive a free 8x10 Photo and complimentary directory.  Schedule your session today by Calling Diane Missirlis


BACK TO SCHOOL

Look for registration forms for Sunday School and Greek School on the church’s website in early August. Sunday School begins Sept. 10. Greek School Agiasmos (Blessing Day) is Thu., Sept 7 and first day of classes is Tue., Sept. 12. 


LUNCH WITH THE AUTHORS

Sun., Sept. 10, come meet local Greek-American authors Paula Kalamaras, Thalia Marakas, Vanessa Pasiadis, Kristina Tartara as they talk about their books and inspirations. $25/person. Advance sale only. Contact Jeanne Burpulis: 440 356-1746 or  Jan Voiklis (440-503-3946)


NICK TJOTJOS MEMORIAL CLAMBAKE

Sun., Oct. 15 in the Cultural Hall. Doors open at 4 p.m. $40/adult; $15 for kids 16 7 under (chicken & fries meal.) Call the church office for tickets 440-331-2246. Proceeds to benefit the “Raise the Roof” Church Restoration project.


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Saints and Feasts

Ezekiel
July 23

Ezekiel the Prophet

The Prophet Ezekiel ("God is strong") was the son of Buzi and a priest by rank. He was taken captive and brought to Babylon during the reign of Jechonias. In the fifth year of this captivity, about 594 or 593 B.C., he began to prophesy. Having prophesied for about twenty-eight years, he was murdered, it is said, by the tribe of Gad, because he reproached them for their idolatry. His book of prophecy, divided into forty-eight chapters, is ranked third among the greater Prophets. It is richly filled with mystical imagery and marvelous prophetic visions and allegories, of which the dread Chariot of Cherubim described in the first Chapter is the most famous; in the "gate that was shut," through which the Lord alone entered, he darkly foretold of the Word's Incarnation from the Virgin (44:1-3); through the "dry bones" that came to life again (37:1-14), he prophesied both of the restoration of captive Israel, and the general resurrection of our race.


Christina
July 24

Christina the Great Martyr of Tyre

Saint Christina was from Tyre in Syria, the daughter of a pagan named Urban. Enlightened in her heart to believe in Christ, she broke her father's idols, made of gold and silver, and distributed the pieces to the poor. When her father learned this, he punished her ruthlessly, then cast her into prison. The rulers subjected her to imprisonments, hunger, torments, the cutting off of her breasts and tongue, and finally impalement, in the year 200, during the reign of the Emperor Septimius Severus.


Olympia
July 25

Olympias the Deaconess

She was born to a noble family in Constantinople: her father Anysius Secundus was a senator.  She was betrothed to a nobleman who died before they could be wed; resisting all advice to take another husband, Olympias devoted herself entirely to God, giving her large inheritance to the Church and to the poor.  She served as a deaconess, first under the Patriarch Nektarios, then under St John Chrysostom.  When St John was sent into exile, he advised her to remain in Constantinople, and to continue to serve the Church whatever patriarch took his place.  But as soon as the holy hierarch went into exile, a fire destroyed a large part of the City, and St John's enemies accused the holy Olympias of setting the fire. She in turn was exiled to Nikomedia, where she reposed in 408.  She left instructions that her body be placed in a coffin and thrown into the sea, to be buried wherever it was cast up.  The coffin came to shore at Vrochthoi and was buried there at a church dedicated to the Apostle Thomas.  Her relics have continued to be a source of great miracles of healing.
  During his exile, St John Chrysostom wrote a number of letters to St Olympias, seventeen of which have been preserved through the centuries.  In one he writes: 'Now I am deeply joyful, not only because you have been delivered from sickness, but even more because you are bearing adversities with such fortitude, calling them trifles — a characteristic of a soul filled with power and abounding in the rich fruits of courage.  You are not only enduring misfortune with fortitude, but are making light of it in a seemingly effortless way, rejoicing and triumphing over it — this is a proof of the greatest wisdom.'


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July 26

Paraskeve the Righteous Martyr of Rome

Saint Paraskeve, who was from a certain village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agatho and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday (in Greek, Paraskeve), she was given this name, which means "preparation" or "preparedness" (compare Matt. 27:62, Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54, and John 19:31, where 'Friday' is called "the day of the preparation"). From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine Scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the Faith of Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made heaven and the earth perish from off the earth" (Jer. 10:11). Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments, and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments.


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July 27

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer

This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus (see July 26) and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physician's vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this man's soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs.


Irenchry
July 28

Irene the Righteous of Chrysovalantou

Saint Irene, who was from Cappadocia, flourished in the ninth century. Because of her great beauty and virtue, she was brought to Constantinople as a prospective bride for the young Emperor Michael (842-867); however, as Saint Joannicius the Great foretold, it was God's will that she assume the monastic habit instead. She shone forth in great ascetical labours, and suffered many attacks from the demons; while yet a novice, she attained to the practice of Saint Arsenius the Great, of praying the whole night long with arms stretched out towards Heaven (see May 8). God showed forth great signs and wonders in her, and she became the Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. She was granted the gift of clairvoyance and knew the thoughts of all that came to her. She appeared in a vision to the king and rebuked him for unjustly imprisoning a nobleman who had been falsely accused. Through a sailor from Patmos to whom he had appeared, Saint John the Evangelist sent her fragrant and wondrous apples from Paradise. She reposed at the age of 103, still retaining the youthful beauty of her countenance. After her repose, marvelous healings beyond number have been wrought by her to the present day.


July 29

Holy Virgin Martyr Theodota

Concerning Saint Theodota, little is known except that she was a virgin who was horribly tormented and slain for her confession of Christ.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And this He does to confirm their faith, and to show that they are participators in the good work ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Phocas in the Fourth Mode

As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Phocas. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

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.
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

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Family Ministry Conference to be held September 20-23, 2017 in Pittsburgh

06/20/2017

The Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese will host its second family ministry conference, The Orthodox Family in a Changing World, in an effort to explore critical issues in the family life-cycle and practical methods to address them in the parish and the home.
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