SUNDAY	3/30	8:20; 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.	Orthros; Divine Liturgy; Sunday School  Kymata Dancers;  Zoe House Baby shower
MONDAY	3/31	9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.	Spanakopita (morning session) Spankopita (evening session)
TUESDAY	4/1	9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m.	Spanakopita Greek School Teachers’ meeting
WEDNESDAY	4/2	10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.	Bible Study Pre-Sanctified Liturgy; Lenten meal, Speaker
THURSDAY	4/3	10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.	Prayer Group Greek School Kyklonas dance /  Board of Education mtg. Choir practice
FRIDAY	4/4	6:00 p.m.	Akathist Hymn
SATURDAY	4/5	5:00 p.m.	FOCUS friends @ St Herman’s

Fridays, March  28 and April 4. 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 30, Philoptochos will be collecting items to benefit mothers in need in Cleveland. Wish list: Diapers (newborn-6,) wipes, baby wash, shampoo & lotion, receiving blankets, washcloths/towels, bottles, clothes (size 0-24 months,) strollers, high chairs, infant car seats, pack & plays.  

Sun., March 30, coffee hour hosted by the Matheos, Tsengas, Coutris and Kachevas families. The Fellowship Cup committee wants this parish Sunday tradition continues! We invite families & groups to host a coffee hour for a happy occasion, as well as memorials and fundraisers. See Sign-up Genius on church’s Facebook group to sign up for May 25.

March 30, 7 p.m. Webinar with Camp Nazareth staff, campers and alumni sharing their experiences. View a brief presentation and Q&A. Register at tinyurl.com/MPCsummer

Camp Nazareth dates:

June 15-21: Grades 2-4 

June 22-28: Grades 5-7

June 29-July 5: Grades 7-9 

July 6-12: Grades 10-12

Early registration opens April 8 at 7 p.m. at y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/summercamp

Members in Good Standing for 2025 at St. Demetrios can contact the office for scholarship information.

 March 31-April 1: Spanakopita. Moring sessions start at 9 a.m. Please note that there will be an additional afternoon/evening session on March 31^st.

 Our Greek Festival will take place June 19-22.

Pricing for the Festival Ad book: 

$1000 for back cover

$750 for full page inside front & back covers

$650 for full pages left and right of center

$500 for full page

$300 for half page

$200 for quarter page

Look for contract forms in the office or email [email protected] for more information. Deadline for submission: May 30, 2025

All of the following evening services begin at 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays, April 2, 9.  

• 4/2       Ted Seidl                          “The Deaconate”                              Choir

• 4/9       Fr. Anastasios Phyrillis       “The Cross in the Old Testament”     Daughters of Penelope

Registration open thru April 11. This month:

• Kymata Dancers (9-12) Sundays in the gym, during coffee hour.
• Kyklonas Dancers (ages 13 & up) Thursdays in the hall, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Aeraki Dancers (ages 6-8) will begin rehearsing after Pascha

 

 Camp Retreat: April 4-6 at Camp Nazareth, Mercer, PA.  ‘Finding Strength In Chaos’with keynote speaker Nitsa Kambouroglos. Register at y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/retreats

 Palm Folding & Lenten Lock-in:  April 11-12. 

 Friday, April 11, 5:30 p.m.  - Help fold the Palm Sunday crosses in the hall, then stay for a night of fellowship to prepare for Holy Week, with activities, discussions about faith, and more!  No requirement to spend the night, however we will have chaperones there all night for those who do.  BYO (sleeping) B(ag) 

Saturday of Lazarus, April 12, 9:30 a.m., we will all attend Liturgy together so please pack accordingly if staying over. Pick-up at 11:15  a.m.

For more info, contact Marina Papafil.

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

Sun., April 6, on sale after Liturgy in the hall.

Sun., April 6, after Liturgy in the hall. Agenda will include includes reports from the Priest,  President, Audit Committee, Mission team, Youth Coordinator,  Festival Chair, Home Committee, Philoptochos, Iconography Project, and review of the proposed Bylaws  (note: Copies of the full proposed Bylaws available in the church office and on the church website prior to the meeting, and a summary of revisions has been mailed to members.) 

A quorum of 25 members in good standing is required for this meeting. 

Saturday of Lazarus, April 12,  3:00 p.m. matinee screening of “The King of Kings”  at Regal Cobblestone Theater, 5500 Cobblestone Rd., Elyria.  Sunday School has reserved a 40-seat theater for our parish at a group rate of $12/seat.  Tickts on sale starting today at coffee hour and weekdays in the office.  (first come, first served)  Pre-sale only.  NO tickets will be sold at the theater! 

 Bring your family to this beautifully animated telling of Jesus’ life by Charles Dickens. Check out the trailer on our church’s Facebook group.

April 13,  following Liturgy, the Legacy Fund invites the entire parish to the traditional plaki fish meal (Pasta also available.)  Free but please make a reservation by calling or emailing the church office by April 6.

H.O.P.E. & J.O.Y. Retreat Holy Friday, April 18 Drop off at 12:45 p.m. - Pick up at 4:00 p.m. Children will learn about this holy day and attend the Un-nailing Service at 3:00 p.m., at which parents are welcome to join us! Sign up at https://forms.gle/sioob4SBbuQp8KiT9 Note: no meal will be provided, only a Lenten snack

HOLY WEEK 2025

April 12  -Saturday of Lazarus:   8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy; Artoklasia.

April 13 – Palm Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy;  6 p.m. Bridegroom

April 14 – Holy Monday: Bridegroom service  6:00 p.m.

April 15 – Holy Tuesday:  Bridegroom service  6:00 p.m.

April 16 – Holy Wednesday:   9 a.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy; 3 p.m. Holy Unction;

                                                   6 p.m. Bridegroom service with Unction

April 17 – Holy Thursday:  9 a.m. Liturgy;  6 p.m. Holy Passion service

April 18 – Holy Friday :   9 a.m. Royal Hours;  3 p.m. Unnailing service; 6 p.m. Lamentations

April 19 – Holy Saturday:  9 a.m. Vesperal Liturgy; 10 p.m. Vigil, Anastasi,  Divine Liturgy

April 20 – Pascha:    11 a.m. Agape Vespers, followed by Egg Hunt.

 

RED EASTER EGGS   Holy Thursday, April 17. 11 a.m. in the hall, come help wrap the red eggs which will be distributed at Anastasi and Agape.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Library. We are currently reading the hagiography of St. Mary of Egypt. All welcome to join us.

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.

 

Wednesdays in the Zapis Activity Center, 9-11 a.m.

Tue., April 22, 6:00 p.m. Vespers, followed by refreshments hosted by the Platanos Society of Samos.

Wed., April 23,  8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

April 28, 6:00 p.m. Ben Hur (1925; 2 hours) Judah Ben Hur, a 1st-century Jewish   prince, is unjustly betrayed by his   childhood friend, a Roman. After a long   exile, he returns to Jerusalem seeking   revenge, just as an innocent Rabbi from   Nazareth is being crucified… Starring   Ramon Navarro   and a cast of thousands.   This is not the version you’ve probably   seen on TV. Watch the original epic on the   big screen on its 100th anniversary!

In the Cultural Hall.  Free & open to all.

Sat., May 3, 6:30 p.m.in St. Demetrios Cultural Hall. Celebrate this Mexican holiday, Greek style and suppport our church fundraiser! Dance to the music of Stigma. $60/adult; $40/ senior 70+ and studnets 12-20 years old;  $15/child under 12 includes food, Mexican libations and raffle baskets. Any basket item donations accepted and appreciated! Tickets on sale during coffee hours or contact Lilly Anitas (440-477-1237)

FISH FRIES Fridays, now thru April 11.

• Sts. Constantine and Helen, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights.  5:00-7:30 p.m.
• Annunciation, 2187 W. 14^th St., Cleveland.  5:00-8:00 p.m.

  TETELESTAI: “It Is Finished”  March 28-30.  A musical portrayal of Christ’s trial, execution, and Resurrection. Shows on Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday show at 2 p.m.  At St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church, 2143 Homewood Dr., Lorain. Free admission; donations accepted.

 JOURNEY TO GREECE This AHEPA program is a cultural immersion initiative that enables high school seniors and college undergraduates to earn up to six college course credits, in collaboration with Webster University. Application at Ahepa.org/education   Register before April 30, 2025.

Y.A.L. PICNIC Wed., April 23, 6 p.m. at Kiwanis Pavilion in Elmwood Park, 6363 Selig Dr., Independence. Young Adults (18-35) rsvp to https://tinyurl.com/2025YAL-Picnic

 ‘ANOIXI’ GREEK NIGHT Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Varouh Cretan Party Center, 3853 West 168th St, Cleveland. Live Music by Manolis Tsikoudakis (Lyra), and Dimitris Spatharakis (Laouto). Doors open at 5:30pm, Dinner will be served at 6pm, with the Dance starting at 8pm. Tickets are being sold online as follows : ADULT DINNER: $45, CHILD DINNER (12 AND UNDER): $15, DANCE ONLY AFTER 8 PM: $25. Dinner tickets will be sold online until April 21. NO DINNER TICKETS will be sold at the Door. DANCE ONLY TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR FOR $30. Ticket Link: https://square.link/u/gLkHrgKo

 MIDWEST GREEKS May 2-4, dancing and social eventsin venues throughout Cleveland.

• Friday DJ Greek night at Rum Runners
• Saturday Happy Hour at Nuevo Lakeside Bar, followed by Glendi at Tiffany’s Glass Space
• Sunday Brunch at Tiffany’s Glass Space.

Get tickets for one or more of the weekend’s events at Linktr.ee/midwestgreeks

 ST. PHOTIOS AWARDS BANQUET Sat., May 3 at 4 p.m. at Doubletree Pittsburgh in Mars, PA. Metropolitan Savas will honor volunteers from around the Metropolis of Pittsburgh, including our own Litta Klidas and Tom Theodore. $95/person benefits the Benevolence Fund. For reservations: Pittsburgh.goarch.org/st-photios-awards-banquet

 I.O.C.C. ANNUAL BANQUET Mon., May 19, at St. Michael’s Woodside, 5025 E. Mill Rd., Broadview Hts. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Learn how your support helps humanitarian needs around the world. $70/person tickets at iocc.org/Cleveland   RSVP by May 5^th

 IOCC REBUILD TEAM  June 15-21, help rebuild homes in eastern Tennessee damaged by Hurricane Helene. Volunteers must be 16 or older; no previous building experience is required. $100 will cover room & board, local transportation. Register at iocc.org/volunteer25

  ST. DEMETRIOS MISSION TRIP July 12-18, 2025 to the Blackfeet Nation in Browning, Montana. For more information, contact Jake Trotter ([email protected])

AHEPA District #11 BUCKEYE SCHOLARSHIP Open to graduating high school seniors and undergrad students whose parent/guardian is a member of AHEPA or Daughter of Penelope Buckeye District #11 for at least the last two years and a paid member for 2025; or if student is a member of Sons of Pericles or Maids of Athena. (Those who received a scholarship in the past are still eligible if still an undergraduate.) Applications at https://bsf.buckeyedistrict11.org/?page_id=327 Deadline is March 31, 2025.

John George Tsitsos Scholarship Fund  To cover all or part of annual tuition expenses for students  of Greek ethnicity or descent who are pursuing postgraduate degrees, including but not limited  to STEM, Medical Research, and Seminarians at Hellenic College/Holy Cross Seminary. Applications at www.ahepa.org/education

 Daughters of Penelope, Icarus Chapter  Available to high school seniors who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree, whose parents are members of Daughters of Penelope #321, AHEPA #389, or members in good standing of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Rocky River. Request the application at [email protected]  Submission due April 25, 2025.

John M. Manos AHEPA Chapter #36 Available to graduating high school seniors of Greek descent residing in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Summit, Medina or Lake County, and based on merit. Contact Alex Rokakis ([email protected]) for  application. Deadline: May 3, 2025. 

  Joan Lambros Memorial Scholarship Available to women of St Demetrios who are studying any of the Sciences at the undergrad or graduate level. Request the application at  [email protected]    Submission due April 17, 2025.

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE Various scholarships for undergrad and post-grad studies available at https://www.goarch.org/-/scholarships.  Deadline: May 16, 2025.

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