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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2017-03-19
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Welcome
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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

Proistamenos Fr. Costas P. Keares

frcostas@stpaulgoc.org | 440-237-8998
Pastoral Assistant / Youth Director George Athanasiou


gathanasiou@stpaulgoc.org | 440-237-8998
Secretary / Bookkeeper Elaine Nackowiz

messenger@stpaulgoc.org | 440-237-8998

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. 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 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Αγγελικαί Δυνάμεις επί τό μνήμα σου, καί οι φυλάσσοντες, απενεκρώθησαν· καί ίστατο Μαρία εν τώ τάφω ζητούσα, τό άχραντόν σου σώμα· εσκύλευσας τόν Άδην, μή πειρασθείς υπ’αυτού· υπήντησας τή Παρθένω, δωρούμενος τήν ζωήν. Ο αναστάς εκ νεκρών, Κύριε δόξα Σοι. Αgelike Dinamis epi to mnimasou, ke I filasontes apenekrothisan, ke istato Maria en to tafo zitousa, to ahranton sou soma, eskilefsas ton Adin, mi pirasthis ipaftou, ipindisas ti Partheno, doroumenos tin zoin, O anastas ek ton nekron, Kirie doxa Si.
Αgelike Dinamis epi to mnimasou, ke I filasontes apenekrothisan, ke istato Maria en to tafo zitousa, to ahranton sou soma, eskilefsas ton Adin, mi pirasthis ipaftou, ipindisas ti Partheno, doroumenos tin zoin, O anastas ek ton nekron, Kirie doxa Si.
When the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulcher was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Soson, Kyrie, ton laon Sou ke evloyison tin klironomian Sou, nikas tis vasilefsi kata varvaron thoroumenos ke to son filaton, thia tou Stavrou Sou, politevma.
Save, O Lord, Your people, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to our leaders against the enemy, and protect our nation through the might of Your Cross.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Τi Ipermaho / stratigo ta nikitiria / Os litrothisa / ton dinon eucharistiria / Anagrafo si polis sou Theotoke/ al’ os ehousa kratos aprosmahiton / Ek pantion me kindinon eleftheroson / Ina krazosi / Here nimfi animfefte.
O Champion General, / I, your City, now inscribe to you, / triumphant anthems / as the tokens of my gratitude, / being rescued from the terrors, O Theotokos. / Inasmuch as you have power unassailable, / from all kinds of perils free me so that unto you, / I may cry aloud, rejoice: “O unwedded Bride!”
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Saints and Feasts

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March 19

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.

Chrysanthos
March 19

The Holy Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria

Saint Chrysanthus, who was from Alexandria, had been instructed in the Faith of Christ by a certain bishop. His father, who was a senator by rank and a pagan, had him shut up in prison for many days; then, seeing the unchanging disposition of his mind, he commanded that a certain young woman named Daria be brought from Athens. She was a very beautiful and learned maiden, and also an idolater, and Chrysanthus' father wedded him to her so that he might be drawn away from the Faith of Christ because of his love for her. Instead of this however, Chrysanthus drew Daria unto piety, and both of them boldly proclaimed Christ and received the crown of martyrdom in 283, during the reign of Numerian, when they were buried alive in a pit of mire.

Allsaint
March 19

Demetrios the New Martyr

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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 ~ please remember to leave your Stewardship envelopes in the basket before heading down to Sunday School.
  2. Today ~ Coffee and Conversationfor parents of children from birth – 6th grade following Holy Communion in the Hellenic Center. Taught by Jonathan and Kristi Tartara.
  3. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos in the Teen room following Holy Communion.
  4. Today ~ MNYMOSINA: 40 days for Mary Ann Katsiroubas; 40 days for Nicholas Paterakis; TRISAGION: 11 years for Katherine A. Goulandris.
  5. Today ~ 40-day churching for the son of Jeffrey and Amy Schultz.
  6. Today ~ Coffee social hosted by the Katsiroubas and Paterakis families.
  7. Today ~ As we enjoy the coffee hour every Sunday, let us be mindful to clean up after ourselves. Please throw away cups and plates before you leave the hall each Sunday.              
  8. Today ~ Palm Sunday Luncheon tickets on sale during coffee social or our website.
  9. Today ~ Luminary sales begin to remember our loved ones on Holy Friday.  See one of our GOYAs during the coffee social or purchase through our website.    
  10. Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
  11. Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study in Teen Room with Elaine Poulos. “Living the Beatitudes”.
  12. Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with Frank Chirakos and Father Costas.
  13. Stewardship ~ Thank you to all those who completed and returned their 2017 Stewardship card.
  14. 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, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6; Gospel, Mark 8:34-38; 9:1.
  2. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA: 10 years for Amalia Kontras; TRISAGION: for Chuck Karikas.
  3. Next Sunday ~ Greek School program following Liturgy.
  4. Next Sunday ~ 40-day churching for the son of George and Georgann Poulos.
  5. Next Sunday ~ 12:00 p.m. GOYAns attend Metropolis Volleyball tournament at Holy Trinity Canton.
  6. March 28 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos cooking class will make tray (approximately 60 pieces) of Chocolate Baklava. RSVP required during coffee social or on website. Cost is $25.
  7. March 26 ~ 2:30 p.m. Community Meal at St. Albert’s hosted by our parish. Sign up to assist: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0949AAAC2DAA8-satg. Next Sunday, March 26th, a special tray will be passed for all to offer our support to feed those in need.
  8. March 31 ~ Eat Like a Greek Two.  Philoptochos will be taking orders for a half or full tray of Pastitsio or Moussaka to be picked up on April 8th.
  9. April 1 ~ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Collection of new or gently used furniture, kitchen items, sinks, toilets, vanities, etc. to benefit Habitat for Humanity Restore. All items must be clean, usable, and complete. No paint, bedding, or clothing.
  10. April 2 ~ 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in Teen Room.
  11. April 4 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting with guest speaker, Tina Lekas Cowoski, who will discuss plant based nutrition.
  12. April 4 ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
  13. April 4 ~ 9:00 p.m. Life Video Cabin Talk for College students with Fr. Nick Halkias, Marina Papofil, and George Athanasiou. Registration required: https://goo.gl/forms/DcRripUkx2ESrDRe2.
  14. April 5 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.

Lenten Services & Activities

  1. Monday ~ 7:00 p.m. Great Compline Service.
  2. Wednesday ~ 5:00 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy followed by Lenten Dinner hosted by all the Youth Groups. Parish Council to host next week.
  3. Friday ~ Salutations to the Theotokos will NOT be held this week in our parish. We will be attending the Great Vespers of Annunciation in Cleveland.
  4. During this Lenten Season, plan to receive the sacrament of Holy Confession. Call Fr. Costas for appointment.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond…

  1. Friday ~ 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers for the feast of Annunciation at Annunciation Cleveland.
  2. Saturday ~ feast of Annunciation; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy followed by luncheon, program, and Parade, at Annunciation in Cleveland.
  3. March 31- April 2 ~ Metropolis Spring Retreat for GOYAns at Camp Nazareth in Mercer PA.
  4. April 22 ~ 4:00 p.m. St. Photios Awards Banquet in Pittsburgh PA. Congratulations to John Trihas and Mary Pagonakis, who will be honored at this year’s banquet. $75/adults, $25/children under 12. Contact the church office (440.237.8998) if you would like to attend by March 22nd.
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Flyers

    March 5 - April 9, 2017

    March 5 - April 9, 2017

    Luminary Sales ~ remember your loved ones http://stpaulgoc.org/news/lenten-activities

    March 22, 2017

    March 22, 2017

    Youth Lenten Dinner

    March 28, 2017

    March 28, 2017

    Philoptochos baking class - Chocolate Baklava

    Eat Like a Greek Two

    Eat Like a Greek Two

    Place your order by March 31, 2017 ~ samples will be available on Sunday, February 26th during coffee social!

    April 1, 2017

    April 1, 2017

    Habitat for Humanity

    April 4, 2017

    April 4, 2017

    Philoptochos Meeting: Plant Based Nutrition ~ What's in it for Me? with Tina Lekas Cowoski

    April 4, 2017

    April 4, 2017

    College Video Cabin Talk

    April 9, 2017

    April 9, 2017

    Palm Sunday Luncheon ~ be sure to purchase your tickets in advance during coffee social or our website

    April 9, 2017

    April 9, 2017

    Easter Bake sale ~ place your order early

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