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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2017-09-03
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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
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. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24.

Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicos, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If any one has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Gospel Reading

13th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 21:33-42

The Lord said this parable, "There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his son to them, saying 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.' And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard and killed him. When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons." Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?'"

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Τό φαιδρόν τής Αναστάσεως κήρυγμα, εκ τού Αγγέλου μαθούσαι αι τού Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καί τήν προγονικήν απόφασιν απορρίψασαι, τοίς Αποστόλοις καυχώμεναι έλεγον· Εσκύλευται ο θάνατος, ηγέρθη Χριστός ο Θεός, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Το fethron tis Anastaseos kirigma, ek tou Agelou mathouse e tou Kyriou Mathitrie, ke tin progonikin apofasin aporipsase, tis Apostolis kafhomene elegon. Eskilefte o thanatos, igerthi Christos o Theos, doroumenos to kosmo to mega eleos.
When the tidings of the resurrection from the glorious angel was proclaimed unto the women disciples and our ancestral sentence also had been abolished to the Apostles with boasting did they proclaim that death is vanquished evermore and Christ our God has risen from the dead and granted to the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Anthimus 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 Anthimus. Intercede with Christ our God, beseeching Him to save our souls.

Apolytikion for Righteous Theoctistus and Euthymius in the Plagal Fourth Mode

With the rivers of your tears you made the barren desert bloom; and with your sighs from deep within, you made your labors bear their fruits a hundredfold; and you became a star, illuminating the world by your miracles, O Theoktistos our devout father. Intercede with Christ our God, for the salvation of our souls.

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 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

Lifeoflife
September 03

13th Sunday of Matthew

Anthimos
September 03

Anthimus, Bishop of Nicomedea

After the death of the 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia, their Bishop Anthimus fled to a certain village to care for his remaining flock. The Emperor Maximian sent men in search of him. When they found him, he promised to show Anthimus to them, but first took them in as guests, fed them, and only then made himself known to them. Amazed at his kindness, the soldiers promised him to tell Maximian that they had not found him. But Anthimus went willingly with them, and converting them by his admonitions, baptized them on the way. He boldly confessed his Faith before Maximian, and after frightful tortures was beheaded in the year 303 or 304.

Allsaint
September 03

Holy Father Theoctistus and his fellow struggler Euthymius the Great

Saint Theoctistus, a monk at the Palestinian lavra of Pharan, embraced a more severe life in the wilderness with his friend Saint Euthymius the Great. They founded a monastery, of which Theoctistus was the abbot. He reposed in deep old age in 451.

Allsaint
September 03

Polydorus the Martyr of New Ephesus

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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 ~ MNYMOSINO:  2 years for Michael Alex; TRISAGION: 3 years for Theodora ‘Teddy’ Alex; TRISAGIA: for Panaghis, Penelope, and James Portolos; for James and Mary Kranides; for Mary Catalano; for George Savas; for Grammatiki Kokkas.
  2. Today ~ 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. Checks can be made out to: St. Paul Benevolent Fund, c/o Monastery. We will deliver the money when we go for their feastday celebrations. Any gift will be greatly appreciated.
  3. Today ~ In a press release from our Archbishop and the Synod, we are asked to pray for the victims of the hurricane in Huston. He also goes on to say: “We ask all faithful Orthodox Christians to contribute their donations directly to IOCC, the International Orthodox Christian Charities, which is an agency under the auspices of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America.” To make your donation, go to the IOCC’s special page for Hurricane Harvey.
  4. Today ~ 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in Teen Room.
  5. Monday ~ Labor Day ~ office closed.
  6. Tuesday ~ 9:00 a.m. Philoptochos will be baking koulourakia.  We invite YOU to join us!
  7. Thursday ~ 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.
  8. Saturday ~ 10:00 a.m. 2nd annual blessing of pets by the soccer field.
  9. 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:  5 years for Helen Zylko; TRISAGIA: for Alex and Walter Zylko; for Bertha, Harry, James and Helen Bowdouris; for Xenephone Yanakis; for Ernest & Penny Harris; for Ann Senanefes; 10 years for Chrysanthe Loizos; 44 years for Theodore Loizos.
  3. Next Sunday ~ first day of Sunday School following Holy Communion; 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. A prayer will be offered over all Sunday School instructors before they go to class.
  4. 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.
  5. September 12 ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group resumes with Elaine Poulos.
  6. September 12 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting.
  7. September 14 ~ Exaltation of the Holy Cross; 8:30 a.m. Orthors; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy. Strict fast.
  8. 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.
  9. September 17 ~ 3:00 p.m. Youth family picnic at Richfield Woods Park in Richfield OH. RSVP through our website.
  10. September 25 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Baking Class. Learn how to make galactobouriko.
  11. 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.
  12. 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 - tomorrow ~ George Varouh Cretan Club Kamm’s Corners Greek Festival.
  2. 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.
  3. September 8 – 10 ~ St. Nicholas Lorain Greek Festival.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. September 28 – 30 ~ Metropolis Clergy-Laity at Annunciation Columbus.
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