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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-09-09
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Welcome
Flyers
Exaltation
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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

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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 Second Mode

Αγγελικαί Δυνάμεις επί τό μνήμα σου, καί οι φυλάσσοντες, απενεκρώθησαν· καί ίστατο Μαρία εν τώ τάφω ζητούσα, τό άχραντόν σου σώμα· εσκύλευσας τόν Άδην, μή πειρασθείς υπ’αυτού· υπήντησας τή Παρθένω, δωρούμενος τήν ζωήν. Ο αναστάς εκ νεκρών, Κύριε δόξα Σοι.
Αgelike Dinamis epi to mnimasou, ke I filasontes apenekrothisan, ke istato Maria en to tafo zitousa, to ahranton sou soma, eskilefsas ton Adin, mi pirasthis ipaftou, ipindisas ti Partheno, doroumenos tin zoin, O anastas ek ton nekron, Kirie doxa Si.
When the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulcher was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You.

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.

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Holy Ancestors of God in the Second Mode

As we celebrate the memory of Thy righteous ancestors, O Lord, through them we beseech Thee to 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 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 09

Sunday before Holy Cross

Joachann
September 09

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna

Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.

Allsaint
September 09

Severian the Martyr of Sebastia

Saint Severian, a senator from Sebastia, was both an illustrious man of wealth and a fearless Christian. Because he encouraged the holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia to stand fast in their confession, he was given over to terrible torments, and received his own crown during the reign of Licinius and Lysius the Duke, about the year 315.

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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 ~ TRISAGIA:  for Nicholas Kaloger; for Antonios and Maria Coltras; for George Karlatiras; for Stavros and Kalliopi Papanikolaou; for Peter Sigalas.
  2. Today ~ We welcome back our choir. We thank them for their commitment to lead us in worship this coming Ecclesiastical Year. If you like to join, please see our choir director, Vaso Boukis.
  3. Today ~ Sunday School resumes following Holy Communion. All teachers will be called to the front to receive a blessing right after the sermon is delivered.
  4. Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School begins with Ayiasmo, water blessing, for all students / staff.  Registration information available through our website. Payment must be received by 1st day of class.
  5. Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos General meeting with Dr. Marjorie Moyar discussing the final development of the breast cancer vaccine.
  6. Wednesday ~ 7:00 p.m. monthly Parish Council meeting.
  7. Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study resumes with Frank Chirakos and Fr. Costas. All are welcome.
  8. Friday ~ Exaltation of the Holy Cross; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Lit. & procession of the Cross.
  9. Saturday ~ 10:00 a.m. Pet Blessing.

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

  1. Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading, Galatians 6:11-18; Gospel, John 3:13-17.
  2. Next Sunday ~ Parish Fair following Liturgy.  Come see the many programs offered by the various ministries of our parish.  Coffee Social hosted by all the ministries.
  3. Next Sunday ~ 4:30 p.m. Parish Youth Picnic at Richfield Woods Pavilion on Broadview Road in Richfield.  RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a44ada622a5fb6-youth1. If we don’t get a reasonable response by this Tuesday for this event, it will be canceled.
  4. September 17 ~ 6:30 p.m. Festival Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to thank our many volunteers who worked so hard to make our Festival a successful event.  RSVP required to the church office.
  5. September 18 ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group resumes with Elaine Poulos.
  6. September 22 ~ 10:30 a.m. Altar Boy Workshop for boys in 3rd grade and up, followed by bowling at Seven Hills Lanes on Broadview Road. Call office to RSVP. We need a few drivers. $5/person.
  7. September 22 ~ 4:30 p.m. Philoptochos fundraiser Men Who Cook. Purchase your ticket during the coffee social today, or through our website Let us all support our parish Philoptochos in all their philanthropic endeavors.   
  8. September 23 ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos and Coffee & Conversation with Jonathan and Kristina Tartara resume following Holy Communion.
  9. September 23 ~ Dance Practice for ALL dancers following Sunday School.
  10. September 27 ~ 2:00 p.m. Senior Fellowship Kafenio. Flu shots will be available – please bring your Medicare / insurance card with you.
  11. October 8 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Cooking Class making Dolmathes.  Register during coffee social or through our website - $25 participant.
  12. May 4 – 15, 2019 ~ Father Costas leads Pilgrimage to Italy. Contact him for more information.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond…

  1. Saturday ~ 9:00 a.m. ZOE for Life! work session to empower volunteers to share their faith with ZOE clients at ZOE House (5454 State Road, Parm). RSVP at 440.893.9990.
  2. September 20 - 22 ~ Annunciation Akron Greek Festival.
  3. September 22 ~ 3:30 p.m. Vespers followed by the Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery 5th Annual Dinner Banquet in Memory of Gerontissa Taxiarchia at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Tickets $100. RSVP to 724.352.3999 or 2018MonasteryBanquet.Eventbrite.com.
  4. September 29 ~ 9:00 a.m. Metropolis one day Clergy-Laity hosted by Holy Cross in Pittsburgh PA.
  5. September 30 ~ 2:00 p.m. The Dr. John and Helen Collis Lecture series at the Cleveland Museum of Art presents the Cleveland Saint Luke: The Byzantine Artist as Creator, Bureaucrat, or Copyist by Dr. Antony Eastmond. FREE; reservations required – call 216.421.7350 or engage.clevelandart.org.
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Flyers

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