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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2017-09-10
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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. 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 Galatians 6:11-18.

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.


Gospel Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode

Tόν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρί καί Πνεύματι, τόν εκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εις σωτηρίαν ημών, ανημνήσωμεν πιστοί καί προσκυνήσωμεν· ότι ηυδόκησε σαρκί, ανελθείν εν τώ Σταυρώ καί θάνατον υπομείναι, καί εγείραι τούς τεθνεώτας, εν τή ενδόξω Αναστάσει αυτού.
Ton sinanarhon logon Patri ke Pnevmati, ton ek Parthenou tehthenta is sotiria imon, animnisomen pisti ke proskinisomen. Oti ivdokise sarki, anelthin en to Stavro ke thanaton ipomine, ke egire tous tethneotas, en ti endoxo Anastasi aftou.
Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead/ through His all glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode

Your Nativity, O Theotokos, imparted joy to the entire earth, for out of you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God. He nullified the curse and instead gave His blessing; and causing death to be neutralized, He granted us eternal life.

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

Exaltation
September 10

Sunday before Holy Cross


Allsaint
September 10

Menodora, Metrodora, & Nymphodora the Martyrs

These Martyrs, sisters according to the flesh, were from Bithynia. They lived in virginity on a mountain near the Pythian hot springs of Bithynia, devoting themselves to asceticism and prayer. Betrayed to the local governor, Fronto, they were subjected to frightful tortures, and so gave up their holy souls into the hands of God. They contested for the Faith during the reign of Maximian, in the year 304.


Allsaint
September 10

Poulcheria the Empress


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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:  40 days for Ioannis Ntouvartzidis; 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; 10 years for George Karlatiras; for Stavros and Kalliopi Papanikolaou; for Petro Sigala; for Nicholas Kaloger; for Antonio and Maria Coltras.
  2. Today ~ 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.
  3. Today ~ Please note, as we started last Sunday, the tray collection will take place after the consecration and before the sermon is given.
  4. Monday ~ 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, first day of class.
  5. Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group resumes with Elaine Poulos.
  6. Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting.
  7. Tuesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
  8. Wednesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.
  9. Thursday ~ Exaltation of the Holy Cross; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy. Strict fast.
  10. 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.
  11. Saturday ~ 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.
  12. 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 the ramp and enter through the main 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, Galatians 2:16-20; Gospel, Mark 8:34-38; 9:1.
  2. Next Sunday ~ Choir hosts Loukoumades Sunday.
  3. Next Sunday ~ 12:45 p.m. St. Paul Senior Hellenic Dancers perform at Strongsville International Day at the Chalet in the Metro Parks in Strongsville.
  4. Next Sunday ~ 3:00 p.m. Youth family picnic at Richfield Woods Park in Richfield OH. RSVP through our website. A JOY and GOYA meeting will also take place as we begin another year.
  5. September 25 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Baking Class. Learn how to make galactobouriko.
  6. 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.
  7. September 28 ~ 10:00 a.m. Afghan Workshop in the teen room.  Everyone invited!
  8. 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.
  9. October 8 ~ 5:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee sponsors Community Clambake ($35/person). Tickets available during coffee social or the website.  Complimentary bonfire for the youth.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond…

  1. Today ~ 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.
  2. Today ~ St. Nicholas Lorain Greek Festival.
  3. September 21 ~ 6:30 p.m. Orthodoxy on Tap for Young Adults 18 – 35 at Happy Dog in Lakewood.
  4. September 21 – 23 ~ Annunciation Akron Greek Festival.
  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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