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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2017-01-29
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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (440) 237-8998
  • Fax:
  • (440) 237-4386
  • Street Address:

  • 4548 Wallings Road

  • North Royalton, OH 44133-3121


Contact Information





Services Schedule

WEEKDAY SERVICES

   8:30 AM   Orthros
   9:30 AM   Liturgy

 

SUNDAY SERVICES

   8:15 AM   Orthros
   9:30 AM   Liturgy

Sunday School begins immediately following Holy Communion September through May


Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Canaanite
The Reading is from Matthew 15:21-28

At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

Κατέλυσας τώ Σταυρώ σου τόν θάνατον· ηνέωξας τώ ληστή τόν Παράδεισον· τών Μυροφόρων τόν θρήνον μετέβαλες· καί τοίς σοίς Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας· ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Κatelisas to Stavro sou ton thanaton, ineoxas to listi ton Paradison, ton Miroforon ton thrinon metevales, ke tis sis Apostolis kiritin epetaxas, oti anesti Hriste o Theos, parehon to kosmo to mega eleos.
O Lord by Your sacred Cross You abolished death, and granted unto the thief blessed paradise. The Myrrh bearers ceased lamenting and turned to joy. The Apostles did preach the Good News at Your command, that You had risen from the dead O Christ Our God, bestowing Your mercy upon the world evermore.

Apolytikion for Relics of Ignatius the Godbearer in the Fourth Mode

Becoming a partner with the Apostles in way of life and successor to their thrones, O God-inspired Saint, in the active life you found an entrance to contemplation. Hence you rightly expounded the word of truth, and you shed your blood in struggling for the faith, O Hieromartyr Ignatius. Intercede with Christ our God, beseeching him to save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the First Mode

For our salvation you took flesh and sanctified the Virgin womb; / you blessed the aged Symeon as you lay resting in his arms, / and having come to save us all. O Christ our God, / to these troubled times, bring your lasting peace. / Give strong and undaunted faith to all your people, / O only lover of mankind.
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Saints and Feasts

Healcanaanitedaughter
January 29

Sunday of the Canaanite


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January 29

Removal of the Relics of Ignatius the God-bearer

Saint Ignatius was a disciple of Saint John the Theologian, and a successor of the Apostles, and he became the second Bishop of Antioch, after Evodus. He wrote many epistles to the faithful, strengthening them in their confession, and preserving for us the teachings of the holy Apostles. Brought to Rome under Trajan, he was surrendered to lions to be eaten, and so finished the course of martyrdom about the year 107. The remnants of his bones were carefully gathered by the faithful and brought to Antioch. He is called God-bearer, as one who bare God within himself and was aflame in heart with love for Him. Therefore, in his Epistle to the Romans (ch. 4), imploring their love not to attempt to deliver him from his longed-for martyrdom, he said, "I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found to be the pure bread of God."

Saint John Chrysostom has a homily in honour of the translation of the Saint's relics (PG 50:587).


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January 29

Gildas the Wise


Allsaint
January 29

Laurence the Recluse of the Kiev Caves


Allsaint
January 29

Ignatius and Nicandrus of Sinai


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Welcome

This Weeks Announcements

  • We extend greetings and a warm welcome to all visitors worshipping with us today. Please fill out a“visitor information card” located in the narthex and hand to one of the greeters. Following the Liturgy, please join us in our social hall for the coffee social.

  • Holy Communion in our Church is offered only to Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through the disciplines of our faith. Speak to Fr. Costas for further details.

We kindly ask everyone to Please silence cell phones and pagers while in Church

  1. Today ~ Coffee and Conversationfor parents of children from birth – 6th grade following Holy Communion in the Hellenic Center. Taught by Jonathan and Kristi Tartara.
  2. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos in the Teen room following Holy Communion. The current book being studied is “God and You/Person to Person: Developing a Daily Personal Relationship with Jesus.” Purchase of book is optional.
  3. Today ~ TRISAGION: 40 days for Demitrios Koulioufas; 7 years for Ted Demas;
  4. Today ~ Godparent & Godchild Sunday; SPECIAL Coffee Social hosted by our GOYAns. Monday ~ feast of the Three Hierarchs; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  5. Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
  6. Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study in Teen Room with Elaine Poulos. “Living the Beatitudes”.
  7. Wednesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council Seminar for new Council members.
  8. Thursday ~ Presentation of Our Lord; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  9. Thursday ~ 6:30 p.m. GOYA basketball practice at St. Michael’s on Mill Road in Broadview Hts.
  10. Thursdays ~ 7:00 p.m. A Journey to Fullness. Eight-week session will be held in lieu of the Bible Study, which will resume again March 9th. Taught by Fr. Costas and George Athanasiou.
  11. Stewardship ~ Thank you to all those who completed and returned their 2017 Stewardship card.
  12. Pave the Way ~ Please take time to review the mailing that was sent to your home regarding our parking lot. Please be generous and help us reach our goal of a new parking lot.

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

  1. Next Sunday ~Epistle Reading, II Timothy 3:10-15; Gospel, Luke 18:10-14.
  2. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 4 years for Gust Gianakis.
  3. Next Sunday ~ Dance practice for Junior level.
  4. Next Sunday ~ 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in Teen Room.
  5. February 6 ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
  6. February 7 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting with Lee Daniels from Astoria Market & Café.
  7. February 8 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.
  8. February 10 ~ feast of St. Haralambos; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  9. February 10 ~ 6:30 p.m. HOPE/JOY Movie night. GOYAns chaperone while parents enjoy Valentine’s Day date night. $5/child. Pizza/desserts provided. RSVP to George Athanasiou.
  10. February 12 ~ Philoptochos collects new or gently used bedding, pillows, towels, outerwear, socks, scarves, etc. Items to be given to St. Mary of Egypt to help the needy fight the cold-weather elements!
  11. February 12 ~ GOYA meeting following Sunday School.
  12. February 12 ~ Dance practice for Beginners and Seniors groups following Sunday School.
  13. February 18 ~ Saturday of Souls; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy. Submit FIRST names of your departed loved ones by using the form in The Messenger or on our website. 
  14. February 20 ~ Philoptochos cooking class will make a tray filled with Spanakopitas and Tiropitas. RSVP required during coffee social or our website by February 12th. Cost for ingredients is $15.
  15. February 21 ~ 5:00 p.m. Senior Fellowship Agape Potluck Dinner. Main dish provided; bring your favorite covered dish or dessert to share.  RSVP to Helen Dadas, Maria Regan, or Sophie Steffas.
  16. February 25 ~ 5:00 p.m. Apokriatiko Nite Fundraiser hosted by Greek Corner. $10 adults / $5 children under 10.  All proceeds to benefit the Pave the Way parking lot campaign.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond…

  1. Wednesday ~ 12:00 p.m. ZOE for Life! is offering an interactive Volunteer training meeting as they take another step toward their goal of providing more complete and holistic client services at ZOE House. RSVP to reserve your space at 216.465.9030.
  2. Friday – Next Sunday ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis GOYA tournament in Steubenville OH.
  3. February 11 ~ 6:00 p.m. Annunciation Akron “The Karnavali” Apokreatiko Glendi. For information and tickets, contact linda or Tony Tsarouhas at 330.523.7187.
  4. February 17 – 19 ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis GOYA tournament in Canton.
  5. February 18 ~ 9:30 a.m. Annunciation Akron Retreat with Dr. John Fotopoulos. FREE, but reservations required.  Contact the church office at 330.434.0000.

 

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