Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14.

Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

Gospel Reading

6th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:1-8

At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

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 Great Martyr Procopius in the Fourth Mode

Your Martyr, O Lord, was worthily awarded by You the crown of incorruption, in that he contested for You our immortal God. Since he possessed Your power, he defeated the tyrants, dashing the demons’ powerless displays of defiance. O Christ God, at his fervent entreaties, save 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 Second Mode

A protection of Christians unshameable, / intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, / reject not / the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. / Instead, / come to us for you are good; / Your loving help bring unto us / who are crying in faith to you: / Hasten to intercede/ and speed now to supplicate, / as a protection for all time, / Theotokos, for those who honor you.

Saints and Feasts

July 08

6th Sunday of Matthew

July 08

The Holy Great Martyr Procopius

The holy Martyr Procopius was born of a pious father named Christopher, but his mother Theodosia was an idolater. After Christopher's death, she presented Neanias - for this was the Saint's name before - to Diocletian, who was at Antioch in Syria. Diocletian made him Duke of Alexandria, and sent him there to punish the Christians. On the way to Alexandria, our Lord spoke to Neanias as once He had to Saul, and turned this new persecutor to faith in Him. Neanias turned back to Scythopolis, and preached Christ. He was betrayed by his own mother, and was arrested and tormented in Caesarea of Palestine. While he was in prison, the Lord appeared to him again and gave him the new name of Procopius (which is derived from the Greek word meaning "progress, advancement"). He was brought out of prison and taken to worship the idols, but at his prayer, the idols fell; many then believed in Christ and suffered martyrdom, among them certain soldiers, twelve women of senatorial rank, and the Saint's own mother, Theodosia. Saint Procopius, after further torments and imprisonment, was beheaded about the year 290.

July 08

Appearance of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Kazan

In Kazan, in 1579, the nine-year old Matrona, whose parents' home had burned down in a fire, had a dream in which she beheld an icon of the Theotokos and heard a voice commanding her to recover this icon from the ashes of the ruined house. The icon was found wrapped in an old piece of cloth under the stove, where it may have been hidden during the Tartar invasions. The icon was finally brought to the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, where it became renowned for the healings that the Mother of God wrought through it for the blind; hence the custom of praying before this holy icon for help in blindness and eye diseases. Tsar Ivan the Terrible had a convent built at the place of the icon's discovery; this, however, was destroyed by the Bolsheviks after the Revolution, and a factory was built in its stead. The feast was established in 1595. The icon of Kazan is one of the most beloved icons of the Mother of God in Russia.

July 08

Theophilos the Myrrhbearer of Pantokrator Monastery

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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.

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Today ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Michael Pantazoglou; TRISAGIA: for Irene, Elle, and Socrates Pantazoglou; for Nicholas, Erato, and John Hallios; for Moshoula Vangelos; for Renata Papadopoulos; 31 years for Bernie Gallagher; 4 years for Vivian Johns; 22 years for George Johns; for Aristos and Anna John.
Today ~ 40-day churching for the son of Steve and Joanna (Vasilakis) Marconi.
Today ~ Coffee social hosted by the Pantazoglou and Gallagher families and friends along with Philoptochos.
Today ~ Dance practice for all groups following Liturgy.
Wednesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.
Thursday ~ St. Paisios the new of Mt. Athos; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading, Titus 3:8-15; Gospel, Matthew 5:14-19.
Next Sunday ~ 1 year for Evanthia Gigis; 40 days for Athena Caloumenos; 5 years for Bessie Pearl; 1 year for Rose Vardas; 10 years for Steve (Stamatios) Langos; 2 years for Steve Baltas; TRISAGION: for Peter Caloumenos.
Next Sunday ~ Coffee social hosted by the Langos and Pearl families in the Teen Room.
Next Sunday ~ Dance practice for all groups following Liturgy. Group photo in costume will also be taken.
July 16 - 18 ~ 9:00 a.m. Festival setup gets underway. Join us as we prepare this major fundraiser.
July 19 – 22 ~ St. Paul Grecian Festival ~ Volunteers needed ~ register during coffee social or through our website. Bring your family and friends to enjoy our hospitality.
July 23 ~ 10:00 a.m. Festival cleanup.
July 26 ~ St. Paraskeve; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
August 1 ~ 7:00 p.m. Paraklesis service.
August 3 ~ 7:00 p.m. Regional Youth Paraklesis service hosted by our parish.
August 12 ~ Backpack blessing for ALL students as they prepare to return to school. A special blessing will also be offered for college students.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond…

Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy at St. Mary of Egypt Chapel at Annunciation Cleveland for 45 Martyrs of Nikopolis.
July 24 ~ Greek Day at Kennywood. Contact Presentation of Christ Church at 412.824.9188 for tickets no later than July 20. Credit cards accepted for payment. Parents are responsible for transportation.
July 25 – 29 ~ St. Demetrios Warren Grecian Festival.
August 8 – 14 ~ Young Adult Team (high school graduates to age 35) participate in Project Mexico. Cost is $1,250. For details, contact Michael Galis at 724.809.3486 or gomopyoungadults@gmail.com.
August 14 ~ 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers at Annunciation Cleveland for the Dormition of the Theotokos.
August 16 ~ Holy Trinity Canton Grecian Festival at the Canton Civic Center.
August 18 ~ 9:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Canton sponsors Basile comedy show at Canton Civic Center. Tickets $35 – contact Dino 330.412.5585, Larry 330.280.3701 or Bill 330.284.9586 for more info.
August 23 – 26 ~ Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral Mayfield Hts. Greek Fest.
August 31 – September 3 ~ Annunciation Cathedral Columbus Greek Festival.

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Saints and Feasts

6th Sunday of Matthew

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Appearance of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Kazan

Theophilos the Myrrhbearer of Pantokrator Monastery

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