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The Epistle St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church APRIL 22909 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, Ohio 2012 Pastoral Thoughts by Fr. Jim Doukas “Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there, and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself. “ John 20:6-7 While reading this Resurrectional Gospel passage of St. John, when Peter looked into the tomb and found the grave cloth neatly folded, I kind of focused on the ‘neatly folded’ part. Why was that so special to be mentioned? Why was it so neatly folded? Why wasn’t it just thrown to the side or taken with him? What was the significance of that piece of cloth, folded up so neatly? It’s amazing as we learn about the symbolism and significance of this folded cloth. It’s a custom in the Jewish tradition that when you eat at a friend’s table or any table….that your napkin, if crumpled and thrown on the table, means that you will not be back and that a folded cloth meant that you would be returning….someday! Jesus folded His grave cloth neatly to share with us that He would return, as it says in the Creed; that He is not finished with us; that there are lots of opportunities for us to share in the “Good News;” that we who are followers of Christ are people of agape- love; and that we, as His disciples, must re-affirm that we can live only one way: in forgiveness, humility and love. It’s my hope and prayer that in our hearts, as we experience this Holy Week and Pascha Season, we Our Community is Growing… prepare ourselves in the many opportunities we have to share our faith with others around us. As we Grow with us in a New Directory! journey through Holy Week, we watch Jesus enter the It’s time again to publish an updated parish phone (non-photo) city of Jerusalem amongst the palms. We see Him directory to help keep us all stay in touch. that night in the upper room, the Last (Mystical) Supper. We see Him praying in the garden, being If you are a current member of St. Demetrios Church, your contact arrested, beaten, crucified on the Cross, dying. And information will automatically be included. However, if you have an then placed in the tomb and Risen on Pascha morning, unlisted number or email that you would prefer NOT appear, please as the first light peaks over the mountains. We too run contact Cindy Bountogianis ( [email protected] ) by May 1, 2012, and it to the tomb, look inside that tomb, and see that the will be omitted. grave cloth is neatly folded. And our hearts are filled Or if you are moving or changing any other contact information, with joy, that He lives, that He is among us, and He’s please let us know by the above date, so that it is as accurate as coming back! CHRISTOS ANESTI! possible. The Epistle is the official publication of the CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS’ CONTACTS Greek Orthodox Community of St. Demetrios Adult Catechism ………..…Tom N. Andrews…440-734-6894 Phone: (440) 331-2246 Aesthetics: ……………………Elaine Spooner…440-331-7656 Fax: (440) 331-8407 Bible Study :……………Evangeline Richards…216-221-3003 Bookstore :…..………….Pres. Goldie Doukas…440-899-3257 www.saintdemetriosrr.org Choir Director/Cantor ……....Bill Matzorkis… 216-496-4230 Editor : Eleni Papouras-Jenks Youth Choir …………….…..Diane Matzorkis…440-463-3068 Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Greek School Principal ..Eleni Papouras-Jenks 216-965-8131 Publication Deadlines : Weekly Bulletin – Wednesday Board of Education …... Maria Mougianis…440-835-2888 Monthly Epistle – The 15 th of the preceding month PTO Co-Presidents ….....Kiki Poulopoulos…440-979-9293 Angela Rokas…440-930-7752 Fr. James Doukas, Priest………………(Home) 440-899-3257 GOYA, Advisors .....Manuel & Maggie Steffas…440-871-6362 Eleni Papouras-Jenks, Office Mgr [email protected] President …Tom Steffas Nick Hillman, Operations Mgr [email protected] Hellenic Dancers Dale Stalnaker, Webmaster …………[email protected] Kyklonas (Sr) Group ...Eleni Papouras-Jenks…216-965-8131 Kymata (Jr) Group ………..Mary Szekely…440-835-5712 PARISH COUNCIL JOY (Jr. Orthodox Youth) …...Stacy Loizos….440-799-4846 Manuel P. Glynias, President ……………...……216-857-3388 Κόλλυβα (Memorial Tray)…….Ann Carpadis…440-871-8625 Steve Steffas, Vice President …….…….……….440-899-7652 Maria Statheros…216-226-1680 David Grubb, Treasurer …..……………..……. 440-835-2118 Library Committee :…………..… Andie Titas...440-779-8581 Eugenia Burpulis, Secretary …………………….440-835-8419 Philoptochos ……………………[email protected] Nikolaos Petousis, Financial Secretary …..…….440-808-9005 President ……………Jeanne C. Paras…440-779-6544 Lia Augoustidis ………………………………... 440-933-0500 Sunshine Committee ………..Elpida Kosmidis…440-779-8959 Cindy Bountogianis……………………………..440-808-0227 Sunday School :……………... [email protected] Angelo Coutris…………………………………..440-333-3674 Principal ………..Tina Hericks…216-970-3737 Linda Glynias…………………………………....216-469-2663 Fay Stamatis…440-937-6258 Ted Loizos…...…………………………………..440-799-4846 Spiritual Life Committee/ Theotokos Fellowship Anthony Trakas……...…………………………..440-799-4409 …..Angie Giallourakis… 440-871-2681 Ageleke Zapis…..……………………………….440-617-0266 Yassou Club …...…………. Mary Pappadakes…440-799-4821 Greg Kolocouris, Legal Advisor ST. DEMETRIOS’ TRUST BOARD OF MANAGERS Other Orthodox Missions John Stamatis, Chairman……..…………………440-937-6258 I.O.C.C. ….Pascalis Papouras, Special Assistant to Executive Constantine Corpas……………………………..440-740-1158 410-243-9820 ; [email protected] Harry Giallourakis……………………………...440-871-2681 O.C.F. ........Mira Damljanovic, College Program Coordinator for: BW, CWRU, CSU, JCU, Tri-C Manuel Steffas………………………………….440-871-6362 440-888-6213 or [email protected] Crystal Thomas…………………………………440-356-1032 Donna Vassos…………………………...……...440-331-5547 Fr. Paul Patitsas & the Patitsas family in New Zealand Did you know that the church phone system has a Prayer Line? ……………………[email protected] Anytime, day or night, that you may need a prayer, call For Pan-Orthodox events in the greater Cleveland area go to 440-331-2246 ext.7 and you will hear a seasonal prayer. www.orthodoxcleveland.us Speaking of Stewardship… 3 From the President’s Pen Get Ready for the 2012 Manuel P. Glynias Festival! On behalf of the Parish Council and GOYA, I want to express Cooking Schedule* a big “thank you” to everyone who participated in the GOYA vs. “Grown-ups” exhibition games last month in the Zapis All cooking starts at 9 a.m.; Prep work, if needed, at Activity Center. It was a fun afternoon with true fellowship 8 a.m. across the generations. It also got me thinking of how we are so blessed to have the Thanks to everyone who helped make the pastitsio Zapis Activity Center as part of our church facility. Not only & moussaka! do we have an active community but also a number of spaces to be together : our church, hall, classrooms, and the gym. April 23 Souzoukakia The day was also a fundraising success for GOYA, who raised April 24 Folding napkins/utensils $500 in one afternoon! We look forward to our teens and our parish hosting one of the Metropolis basketball tournaments Apr. 30 -May 1 Spanakopita next year. So, again, thanks to all who supported the event, and the Zapis family and all the original supporters who May 6-7 Tiropita helped make the Zapis Activity Center a reality. May 14 Galaktoboureko And for those of you who May 16 Green beans missed the games, there WILL be a re-match! May 21-22 Lamb Shanks (To see more pictures go June 4 Tsoureki to page 8 or visit the St. .Demetrios Church June 6 Chicken breast & Facebook page.) Koulourakia June 11 Sauces We thank the following people for their donations to St. June 19 Rice Pudding Demetrios Church* in loving memory of: James Apostos+: Alastanos and Doulis families; Angelo & June 20 Leg of lamb & Tourlou Christine Coutris; Diakandru familly; Harry & DianeKollias *Dates subject to change, pending kitchen Deena Alexander +: James M. Butts; Gus & Estelle Callas; availability. Claude & Elaine Campbell; Angelo & Christine Coutris; Steve & Elaine Daniels; Beverly George; Harry & Angie 2012 GREEK FESTIVAL: Giallourakis; Manuel & Linda Glynias; Rena Kachevas; Alexander & Paula Kappos; Nick & Joy Kutrubs; John & JUNE 21-24 Estelle Loizos; Sheldon & Stephanie Ocker; John & Betty Other Festival Preparations: Poulos; John & Mary Powers; Anthony Sarris; Michael & Dorothy Sfeka; Pete & Kay Stamatis; John & Diana Steffas; DESIGN CONTEST Anyone wishing to submit a Katina Steffas; Gary & Crystal Thomas; Emily Vedouras; design or artwork for the Festival Flyer Contest, please Louis Vlahos; Connie Yahn; Xen & Lula Zapis. email Nick Hillman by Fri., April 30 . Winner’s design Frances Dimon +: Walter & Jean Caldwell; Daniel & will be featured on this year’s festival posters, etc. MaryAnn Dzurec; Helen Kariotakis; Tony Kazanas BOOTH SPACE Businesses interested in having a Mike Jelepis +: Angelo & Christina Coutris festival booth, please contact Nick Hillman. Know of Ronnie Kostas +: Mr & Mrs John Fotiou anyone with a business that might be interested? Have them give us a call! Mary Scheral +: Olga Packis See p. 7 for dance rehearsals. *This list does not include those donations gratefully accepted by the Trust Fund or Philoptochos 4 P a r i s h N e w s OUR NEWEST LITTLE ANGELS Theodoros Kenneth, son of Steven & Megan Papandreas, grandson of John & Mary Papandreas, born on March 1, 2012. Attention 2012 Graduates : Alexander Steven , son of Steven & Tina Asimou, grandson of Whether you are graduating from high school, college or Tom S. & Helen Asimou, born on March 9, 2012. post-graduate studies, we want to honor you in the THOSE THAT HAVE PUT ON CHRIST June/July issue of The Epistle ! Please submit: Matthew Nickolaos Diamantis, son of Nickolaos & Irene, was 1) A photo (.jpg or hard copy) baptized on March 11, 2012.