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St. Demetrios Church
Publish Date: 2025-06-22
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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. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16.

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality. All who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. When Gentiles who have not the law do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or perhaps excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.


Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 4:18-23

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left their boat and their father, and followed him. And he went about all Galilee, 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

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

FRIDAY                  6/20       11 a.m.-11 p.m.   Greek Festival

SATURDAY            6/21       11 a.m.-11 p.m.    Greek Festival

SUNDAY

6/22

8:20; 9:30 a.m.

11 a.m.-10 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5 & 7  p.m.

6 & 8 p.m.

Orthros; Divine Liturgy

Greek Festival

Aeraki dance performance

Kymata dance performances

Kyklonas dance performances

MONDAY

6/23

 

Festival clean up

TUESDAY

6/24

 

Festival clean up

WEDNESDAY

6/25

 

Festival clean up

THURSDAY

6/26

 

10: 30 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

Festival clean up

Prayer Group

Yassou Club @ St Paul

 


SUMMER COVERAGE

Fr. Andrew will be away on a Sabbatical from June 23-Sept 15. During that time, we welcome Fr. John Zdinak who will celebrate Liturgies, sacraments and attend to all pastoral matters. 


MEMORIALS

 June 29: Vicky Papouras

July 13:  Richards/ Lemanowicz


MOVIE MONDAY

June 30, 6:00 p.m.  Sacred Alaska  (2023, 1 hour & 27 min.) All welcome to the screening of this award-winning documentary exploring Native Alaskan spirituality, and the profound influence of Orthodoxy. Don't miss the amazing cinematography of Alska's natural beauty on our big screen in the hall.  Interviews include the daughter of Matrushka Olga, the first female, native North American Orthodox saint, who is being canonized on June 19.  

 

This year, our film series explores the Beatitudes, the blessings Jesus proclaimed on His Sermon on the  Mount. 

·         July 7, 6:00 p.m.  A Tale of Two Cities (1935, 2 hours) “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven”  Charles Dickens’ iconic story of a peasant woman who crosses the line between righteousness and revenge amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution. A Londoner and a Parisian must then unite to save an innocent family.

 

"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God"

July 21, 3:00 p.m. Matinee  The Little Colonel (1935, 81 minutes)


FAMILY MOVIE DAYS

Free and rated G.

·         Fri., July 11, at 7 p.m. JOY & parents invited to watch Disney’s Up.  Meet in the gym.

·         Mon., July 21, 3:00 p.m. matinee. “Kids of all ages” invited to the hall to watch the colorized version of The Little Colonel. After the Civil War, a little girl (Shirley Temple) tries to restore the peace between her mother and her plantation-owner grandfather (Lionel Barrymore) who disowned his daughter when she eloped with a Yankee officer. This is the movie with Shirley’s famous tap dance on the stairs with Bo Jangles. 


GOLF OUTING

Sat., Aug. 30 at Grey Hawk Golf Course, 665 U.S. Grant St., LaGrange. 8:30 a.m. Registration; 10 a.m. Shot-gun start; scramble format. Your great time will include gifts, drinks, lunch, driving range, golf, on-course beverages, side game prizes, a great dinner, drawings and sponsorship opportunities. All proceeds benefit St. Demetrios Legacy Fund. $160/golfer or $640/foursome. $30 dinner only. Register at https://birdease.com/saintdemetriosgolf

Tue., July 1 at 7 p.m. there will be a planning meeting for those interested in supporting the committee

 


HOLY DAYS OF SUMMER

Orthros 8:20 a.m.; Divine Liturgy  9:30 a.m.

·         Sts. Cosmas & Damian:  Tuesday, July 1   in St. Philothei Chapel

·         St. Marina;  Thursday, July 17   in St. Philothei Chapel

·         St. Christina; Thursday, July 24   in St. Philothei Chapel

·         Paraclesis for the Dormition Lent:  August 1, 6, 8, 13,  6:00 p.m. in St. Philothei Chapel

·         Transfiguration of our Savior: Tue., August 5:  6:00 p.m. Vespers; Wed., Aug. 6 :  Orthros 8:20 a.m.; Divine Liturgy  9:30 a.m. in St. Demetrios church. Those offering grapes and other fruits, please bring plates to the solea no later than 9:30 a.m.

·         Dormition of the Theotokos: Thu., Aug. 14 : 6:00 p.m. Vespers; Fri, Aug 15: Orthros 8:20 a.m.; Divine Liturgy  9:30 a.m. in St. Demetrios church. Those celebrating their nameday are invited to bring a plate of treats to the coffee hour on Sunday, Aug. 17.

 


FRIENDS OF THE POOR

SERVING DINNER AT ST. HERMAN’S Volunteer to feed the homeless with your parish family:

~FOCUS Friends next service date: Sat.,  July 5 Contact Christina Trillis (440) 665-1494

~Philoptochos next service date:  Tue., July 8   Contact Joanne Harootunian (440) 353-0910


MISSION TRIP 'TOY DRIVE

One of our Mission trip projects (July 12-18) will be to build a playground. Due to travel limitation, we are unable to bring toys for the children of the Blackfeet Nation. So we are collecting monetary donations to purchase them once we arrive in Montana. Those who can contribute, please call or text Koula Kadras (216-570-99001) and Venmo her until July 10 to allow for transfer of funds to the mission team. Or write a check to St Demetrios at the office.

 


FELLOWSHIP CUP

Any family or group who can host a simple coffee hour on one of the following Sundays: July 6, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10 or 31, See Sign-up Genius on church’s Facebook group or call the office for available dates. 


CALENDAR MEETING

Tue., Aug. 5, 5:00 p.m. in the board room. All ministries should send a representative to put their regular meeting times and special events on the 2025-26 church year calendar. The meeting will conclude in time for the Transfiguration Vespers.

 


PRAYER GROUP

Thursdays at 10:30  a.m. in St Philothei Chapel. Contact Diakonissa Amy ([email protected] or 330-519-3100) to join, or to submit names for whom we can pray.

 


DOP SUMMER READING

The Daughters of Penelope invite you to include "Ariadne" by Jennifer Saint (pub. 2021) on your summer beach reading.  [Available for check out at the Cuyahoga Co. Pubic LIbraries, Westlake Porter, and ROcky  River Library]

We will then meet on Wed., Sept. 10 at Melted Wings Winery to discuss. 


PARISH PICKLEBALL

Wednesdays 9-11 a.m.

Meeting in Morton Park in Fairview Park on sunny days; Zapis Activity Center in case of rain. 


EVENTS ELSEWHERE

OTHER GREEK FESTIVALS 

·          July 16-19  Holy Trinity Trinity, 1101 Market Ave., North Canton.

·         July 17-20 St Paul Church, 4548 Wallings Rd., N. Royalton              

·      July 24-27  at Sts. Constantine and Helen, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights.

·Sat.., August 23:  Olmsted Falls Greek Fest, 7890 Brookside Dr., Olmsted Falls. Noon-8 p.m.

YASSOU OUTING REDUX  Thu., June 26, at noon, hosted by the senior group at St. Paul Church, 4548 Wallings Rd. North Royalton. If you need to carpool, contact Maggie (440-821-6054)

STS. PETER & PAUL FEASTDAY All services at St. Paul Church, 4548 Wallings Rd., North Royalton. Sat., June 28, 7:00 p.m. Vespers;  Sun., June 29, 9:30 a.m. Liturgy; luncheon to follow. $18/person. Tickets at :  https://www.stpaulgoc.org/ministries/adult-ministries/philoptochos/

FOCUS GOLF OUTING & AUCTION Mon., July 14 at Elyria Country Club. https://sainthermans.org/golf/  Registration and payment due by June 27th.  Proceeds to benefit St Herman’s. Non-golfers can bid on the Virtual Auction items posted at sainthermans.org  on July 6th.

MEFGOX CHOIR CONVENTION July 17-20  at Camp Hill, Pa. Contact our choir director for more details. 

MONASTERY PILGRIMAGE Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery in Saxonburg, PA. The Sisterhood invite the faithful to Prophet Elias Feastday, Fri., July 18, 5 p.m. Vespers; Sat., July 19, 9 a.m. Hours, Divine Liturgy; lunch to follow. RSVP 724-352-3999  so they ensure hospitality.  

CHIOS SOCIETY GATHERING Sun., July 20, at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, The Chios Society Cleveland Ch. #7 is celebrating the Feast of Agia Markella, patron Saint of Chios. A memorial service will take place for all deceased members of the club, along with Artoclasia.  The chapter will host the coffee hour after Liturgy.  General Assembly for the chapter will take place after the coffee hour.

GOMOPALOOZA Sat., Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at St. Demetrios Community Center, 3323 Atlantic St. NE, Warren, Ohio. The Metropolis of Pittsburgh welcomes musicians, performers and artists to take part in this annual event by contacting Fr. Joe Distefano ([email protected])


SCHOLARSHIPS

Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland and Sterea Hellas Federation Scholarships  Available to graduating high school seniors who plan on continuing their education at the university level and current undergrad students.  

•Application to the Federation of Sterea Hellas’ Scholarship at https://federationofstereahellas.org/#scholarships

Due date: July 1, 2025

•Application for the Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland https://nafpaktian.org/scholarships/ REVISED for 2025.

Due Date: July 15, 2025

CHIOS SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND For graduating high school seniors of Chian decent thru at least one parent or grandparent. Application at  chioscleveland.com    Due: July 21


BOOK & BIBLE STUDY

 We will be on break in June and July, resuming in August. 


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Saints and Feasts

June 22

Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata

After the expulsion of Eudoxius from the see of Antioch, the Arians of Antioch, believing that Meletius of Armenia would uphold their doctrines, petitioned the Emperor Constantius to appoint Meletius Bishop of Antioch, while signing a document jointly with the Orthodox of Antioch, unanimously agreeing to Meletius' appointment (see Feb. 12); this document was entrusted to Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata. Meletius, however, after his Orthodoxy became apparent, was banished, and the Arians persuaded Constantius to demand the document back from Eusebius, as it convicted their perfidy. Imperial officers were sent; Eusebius refused to surrender the document without the consent of all who had signed it; the officers returned to the Emperor, who furiously sent them back to Eusebius with threats. But so great a zealot for the true Faith, so staunch an enemy of the Arians, so fearless a man of valor was Saint Eusebius, that when Constantius' officers arrived, threatening to cut off his right hand unless he surrendered the document, Eusebius held out both hands. When Constantius learned of it, he was struck with astonishment and admiration.

This took place in 361, the last year of the reign of Constantius; he was succeeded by Julian the Apostate, who was slain in Persia in 363; Jovian succeeded Julian, and Valentinian succeeded Jovian in 364, making his brother Valens Emperor of the East. Valens, who supported the Arians, exiled Eusebius to Thrace in 374. The bearer of the edict of Eusebius' banishment arrived in the evening; Eusebius bade him keep silence, or else the people, learning why he had come, would drown him: and Eusebius, though an old man, left his house alone on foot by night. After Valens was slain at Adrianopole in 378 (see Saint Isaacius, Aug. 3), the holy Eusebius returned from exile under the Emperor Gratian, and he ordained for the churches of Syria men known for their virtue and Orthodoxy. About the year 380, as he was entering a certain village to enthrone its bishop, whom he had consecrated, an Arian woman threw a clay tile from the roof, and it crushed his head; as he was dying, he bound the bystanders with oaths that they not take the least vengeance. Saint Gregory the Theologian addressed several letters to him (PG 37:87, 91, 126-130); he had such reverence for him, that in one letter to him, commending himself to Saint Eusebius' prayers, he said, "That such a man should deign to be my patron also in his prayers will gain for me, I am persuaded, as much strength as I should have gained through one of the holy martyrs.


June 23

Agrippina the Martyr of Rome

This Martyr was from Rome and lived in virginity, having Christ alone as her Bridegroom. Of her own accord she courageously presented herself to the pagans as a Christian, and was tortured to death, according to some, in the reign of Valerian (253-260). Her holy relics were then taken to Sicily, where they immediately became a source of great miracles.


June 24

Nativity of the Forerunner John the Baptist

He that was greater than all who are born of women, the Prophet who received God's testimony that he surpassed all the Prophets, was born of the aged and barren Elizabeth (Luke 1: 7) and filled all his kinsmen, and those that lived round about, with gladness and wonder. But even more wondrous was that which followed on the eighth day when he was circumcised, that is, the day on which a male child receives his name. Those present called him Zacharias, the name of his father. But the mother said, "Not so, but he shall be called John." Since the child's father was unable to speak, he was asked, by means of a sign, to indicate the child's name. He then asked for a tablet and wrote, "His name is John." And immediately Zacharias' mouth was opened, his tongue was loosed from its silence of nine months, and filled with the Holy Spirit, he blessed the God of Israel, Who had fulfilled the promises made to their fathers, and had visited them that were sitting in darkness and the shadow of death, and had sent to them the light of salvation. Zacharias prophesied concerning the child also, saying that he would be a Prophet of the Most High and Forerunner of Jesus Christ. And the child John, who was filled with grace, grew and waxed strong in the Spirit; and he was in the wilderness until the day of his showing to Israel (Luke 1:57-80). His name is a variation of the Hebrew "Johanan," which means "Yah is gracious."


June 24

Elizabeth, Mother of the Forerunner


June 25

Fevronia the Righteous Martyr

This Martyr practiced the ascetic discipline in Nisibis of Mesopotamia; she was of such great beauty that the report of her came to the persecutor Selenus, and every attempt was made to make her deny Christ. After many horrible tortures, she was cruelly dismembered by the executioners, then beheaded, in the year 310 (or, according to some, in 302, during the reign of Diocletian).


June 26

David the Righteous of Thessalonika

Saint David, who was from Thessalonica, lived a most holy and ascetical life. For some years, he took up his dwelling in the branches of an almond tree, exposed to all the elements and extremes of the weather. He reposed in peace during the reign of Saint Justinian the Great, in the sixth century.


June 27

Joanna the Myrrhbearer


June 28

Righteous Fathers Sergius and Herman, Founders of Valaam Monastery

By their life and teachings, our righteous Fathers Sergius and Herman did much to spread and confirm Orthodoxy among the Karelian Finns, who had suffered much oppression at the hands of Swedes of the Latin creed. They founded on Lake Ladoga the renowned Monastery of Valaam, which later became one of the chief centers of the monastic life. Both Saints reposed about 1353.


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