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 First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17.

BRETHREN, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:14-22

At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.

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.

Hymn of Church in the First Mode

Ethnon se kirika ke fostira trismegiston, / Athineon didaskalon ekoumenis aglaisma, / efrosinos gereromen / tous agonas timomen ke tas vasanous thia Christon, / to septon sou martirion, / Agie Pavle Apostole, / presveve Christo to Theo, / sothine tas psichas imon.

O preacher to the gentiles and thrice grandest shining star, / the Athenians’ teacher and the universe’s ornament, / we joyously honor you. / We pay homage to the struggles that you had/for the sake of Christ, / and your dignified martyrdom, / Holy and glorious Apostle Paul, / intercede with Christ our God, / entreating Him to save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Mode

Upon the mountain were You transfigured,/ and Your disciples beheld Your glory/ as far as they were able, O Christ our God;/ so that when they would see You crucified/ they might understand that Your Passion was deliberate,/ and declare to the world that in truth You are the Father’s radiance.

Saints and Feasts

July 30

8th Sunday of Matthew

July 30

Silas, Silvan, Crescens, Epenetus and Andronicus the Apostles of the 70

Saint Silas was a companion and fellow labourer of the Apostle Paul: "And Paul chose Silas and departed...and he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches" (Acts 15:40-41). He later became Bishop of Corinth, and reposed in peace. Saint Silvanos became Bishop of Thessalonica, and also reposed in peace. Saint Crescents, whom Saint Paul mentions in his Second Epistle to Timothy(4:10), became Bishop of Chalcedon, and brought many to the Faith. As for him whom the Apostle of the Nations praises as "my well-beloved Epenetus, the first-fruits of Achaia unto Christ" (Roman 16:5), he became Bishop of Carthage, and after enduring many afflictions from the idolators, and bringing many of them to Christ, he departed to the Lord.

July 30

Julitta of Caesaria

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Today ~ MNYMOSINA: 1 year for Leonard Pappas; 4 years for Aikaterini Dotsikas.
Tuesday - Friday ~ 7:00 p.m. Paraklesis to the Virgin Mary.
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Friday ~ 7:00 p.m. Regional Youth Paraklesis service at Annunciation Akron.
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Pave the Way ~ If you have not yet fulfilled your pledge to this important project in our parish, we encourage you to do so by the end of this month. Now that we have the license from the city of North Royalton, the project will commence the beginning of August.

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

Next Sunday ~Epistle Reading, II Peter 1:10-19; Gospel, Matthew 17:1-9.
August 9 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.
August 15 ~ Dormition of the Theotokos; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy followed by luncheon sponsored by Philoptochos.
August 23 ~ 7:00 p.m. Family Ministry meeting.
August 29 ~ Beheading of St. John the Baptist; strict fast.
September 10 ~ first day of Sunday School following Holy Communion; GOYA officer oath of office; Parish Fair.
September 14 ~ Exaltation of the Holy Cross; 8:30 a.m. Orthors; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
September 16 ~ 11:00 a.m. Altar Boy Seminar followed by lunch at the Church and a trip to Skyzone Trampoline Park in Boston Heights. Cost is $10.00 per altar boy.
September 17 ~ 3:00 p.m. Youth family picnic at Richfield Woods Park in Richfield OH.
September 30 ~ 8:00 a.m. Philoptochos invites you to Race for Ronald with proceeds to benefit St Paul Ladies Philoptochos and Ronald McDonald House. For more information and to register, go to http://www.hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/raceforronald.asp.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond…

August 5 ~ 10:00 a.m. Summer Pilgrimage at St Gregory Palamas Monastery in Hayesville.
August 14 ~ 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos at Annunciation Cleveland.
August 16 – 19 ~ OCF Summer Leadership Institute designed specifically for Orthodox college students at St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville WI. Register at www.ocf.net.
September 8 ~ Nativity of the Theotokos; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy at Monastery in Saxonburg, PA.
September 28 – 30 ~ Metropolis Clergy-Laity at Annunciation Columbus.
ZOE Women’s Center Medical Committee is looking for volunteers (Receptionist, Nurse, Sonographer, Fund Raiser, Medical Assistant, Physician’s Assistant, etc.) to offer services to women in distress due to unplanned pregnancies. Contact Despina at despina@mavrakisfamily.com.

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8th Sunday of Matthew

Silas, Silvan, Crescens, Epenetus and Andronicus the Apostles of the 70

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