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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2017-08-27
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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. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 15:1-11.

Brethren, I would remind you in what terms I preached to you the gospel, which you received, in which you stand, by which you are saved, if you hold it fast -- unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God which is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.


Gospel Reading

12th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 19:16-26

At that time, a young man came up to Jesus, kneeling and saying, "Good Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" And he said to him, "Why do you call me good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments." He said to him, "Which?" And Jesus said, "You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The young man said to him, "All these I have observed; what do I still lack?" Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished, saying, "Who then can be saved?" But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

TODAY’S RESURRECTIONAL HYMN (3RD TONE) Ευραινέσθω τά ουράνια, αγαλλιάσθω τά επίγεια, ότι εποίησε κράτος εν βραχίονι αυτού ο Κύριος· επάτησε τώ θανάτω τόν θάνατον· πρωτότοκος τών νεκρών εγένετο, εκ κοιλίας Άδου ερρύσατο ημάς, καί παρέσχε τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Εfrenestho ta ourania, agaliasto ta epigia, oti epiise kratos, en vrahioni aftou o Kirios, epatise to thanato ton thanaton, prototokos ton nekron egeneto, ek kilias adou erisato imas, ke paresche to kosmo to mega eleos.
Let all the things above in heaven rejoice and let all things below on earth be glad. With all the might and strength of His arm an eternal deed the Lord did perform. Beneath His feet He has trampled down death by death, and first born of the dead has He become. From the womb of Hades has He delivered us, and to all the world has granted His great redeeming mercy.

Apolytikion of Martyr Phanurius in the Fourth Tone

A heavenly song of praise is brightly sung on the earth; * the hosts of the Angels keep an earthly festival now in splendor and radiant joy; * from on high, they praise with hymns the suff'rings and struggles; * and below, the Church doth laud the heavenly glory * thou foundest by thy contests and pains, O glorious Phanurius.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Both Joachim and Anna from their sterility's stigma,/ and Adam and Eve/ from their mortality's ruin have been set free, O immaculate Maid, by your holy nativity./ For this do your people hold celebration,/ redeemed from the guilt of transgression as they cry to you,/ "The barren one bears the Theotokos,/ the nourisher of our Life."
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Saints and Feasts

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August 27

12th Sunday of Matthew


Phanourios
August 27

Holy Martyr Phanurius

Little is known of the holy Martyr Phanurius, except that which is depicted concerning his martyrdom on his holy icon, which was discovered in the year 1500 among the ruins of an ancient church on Rhodes, when the Moslems ruled there. Thus he is called "the Newly Revealed." The faithful pray to Saint Phanurius especially to help them recover things that have been lost, and because he has answered their prayers so often, the custom has arisen of baking a Phaneropita ("Phanurius-Cake") as a thanks-offering.


Allsaint
August 27

Pimen the Great

Saint Pimen was from Egypt and shone forth in the ascetical life in Scete in the fourth century; he was renowned for his discretion. Many of his sayings and deeds are preserved in the Paradise of the Fathers and the Sayings of the Fathers.


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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 ~ MNYMOSINA: 40 days for Eva Gigis; 40 days for Alexandros Filippou; TRISAGION: for Angelina Filippou; for Nikoloas and Eleni Kelipouras; for Pareskevi and Evangelos Pappas.
  2. Today ~ Coffee social hosted by the Filippou and Gigis families.
  3. Wednesday ~ 9:00 a.m. Philoptochos will be baking koulourakia. Open to everyone!
  4. Saturday ~ 10:00 a.m. 2nd annual blessing of pets by the soccer field.
  5. Next Sunday ~ we will place a special collection basket in the narthex to support the Nativity of the Theotokos monastery in Pittsburgh that suffered a lightning fire over the summer. Check can be made out to: St. Paul Benevolent Fund, c/o Monastery. We will deliver money when we go for their feast.
  6. Parking lot construction continues. The main entrance will be closed off. What was the exit lane will now serve as both the entrance and exit lane. A limited number of HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES will be provided on the grass, on your left as you enter the church property. Drop off area will be by the door near the bishop’s throne, then people can walk on the sidewalk along the front of the church and enter through the main doors. Everyone else can park behind the church by the deck. Take steps and enter through the social hall doors. Please be very patient and very careful through these upcoming weeks of construction.     

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

  1. Next Sunday ~Epistle Reading, I Corinthians 16:13-24; Gospel, Matthew 21:33-42.
  2. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO:  2 years for Michael Alex.
  3. Next Sunday ~ 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in Teen Room.
  4. September 7 ~ 7:00 p.m. continuing the video series JOURNEY TO FULLNESS and discussion instead of the regular bible study. Come to as many of these sessions as you can. No need to RSVP.
  5. September 10 ~ first day of Sunday School following Holy Communion; GOYA officers will receive the oath of office; Sunday School Catechism for adults resumes in the Teen Room with Elaine Poulos; Coffee and Conversation for parents of children ages 0 – 6th grade resumes with Jonathan and Kristi Tartara; Parish Fair will be held in our Hellenic Center.
  6. September 11 ~ 5:30 p.m. first day of Greek School begins with Agiasmo (Holy Water blessing). Look for registration forms on our website.  Tuition payment is due September 11.
  7. September 12 ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group resumes with Elaine Poulos.
  8. September 12 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting.
  9. September 14 ~ Exaltation of the Holy Cross; 8:30 a.m. Orthors; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy. Strict fast.
  10. September 16 ~ 11:00 a.m. Altar Boy Seminar (for boys 3-12 grade) followed by lunch at the Church and a trip to Skyzone Trampoline Park in Boston Heights.  An anonymous parishioner has graciously donated the $10.00 fee per altar boy. Call the church office to register, or register on our website.
  11. September 17 ~ 3:00 p.m. Youth family picnic at Richfield Woods Park in Richfield OH. RSVP through our website.
  12. September 25 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Baking Class. Learn how to make galactobouriko.
  13. September 20 ~ 7:00 p.m. beginning the video series GRIEF SHARE and discussion. Please call the office or visit our website to sign up if you plan attend. Invite a friend from one of the other churches.
  14. 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…

  1. Today ~ Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Festival in Cleveland Heights.
  2. Friday – Next Sunday ~ George Varouh Cretan Club Kamm’s Corners Greek Festival.
  3. September 8 ~ Nativity of the Theotokos; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy at Monastery in Saxonburg, PA. Bus leaving BJ’s in Middleburg Hts. at 6:30 a.m. Cost is $27/person. Contact Vivi 440.915.2070 to RSVP.
  4. September 8 – 10 ~ St. Nicholas Lorain Greek Festival.
  5. September 10 ~ 11:30 a.m. An Authors’ Luncheon featuring local published authors, including our own parishioners – Thalia Marakas and Kristina Tartara – hosted by Daughters of Penelope Icarus Chapter at St. Demetrios Rocky River.  Advance tickets only ($25). Call Jan Voiklis (440.503.3946) or Jeanne Burpulis (440.356.1746) for reservations.
  6. September 24 ~ 2:00 p.m. Collis Lecture Series presents Dr. J. Michael Padget The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early 5th Century BC. FREE; reservations required. Reserve by calling 216.421.7350.
  7. September 28 – 30 ~ Metropolis Clergy-Laity at Annunciation Columbus.
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