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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-09-30
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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. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

Τού λίθου σφραγισθέντος υπό τών Ιουδαίων, καί στρατιωτών φυλλασόντων, τό άχραντόν Σου σώμα, ανέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τήν ζωήν. Διά τούτο αι Δυνάμεις τών ουρανών εβόων σοι Ζωοδότα· δόξα τή Αναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τή βασιλεία σου, δόξα τή οικονομία σου μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.
Τu lithou sfragisthentos ipo ton Ioudeon, ke stratioton filasonton to ahranton sou soma, anesti triemeros Sotir, doroumenos ton kosmo tin zoin. Dia touto e dinamis ton ouranon evon si Zoodota, doxa ti Anastasi sou Hriste, doxa ti vasilia sou, doxa ti ikonomia sou mone Filanthrope.
The stone that had been sealed before Your tomb by the Jews and the soldiers guarding did watch o’er Your pure and sacred body O Savior the third day You arose, and unto all the world did You give life where by all the heavenly powers did proclaim that You are the giver of life. Glory unto our resurrected Christ. Glory unto Your Kingdom. Glory to Your dispensation O You alone who loves all.

Apolytikion for Gregory the Illuminator 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 Gregory. Intercede with Christ our God, beseeching 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.
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Saints and Feasts

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September 30

2nd Sunday of Luke

Allsaint
September 30

Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia

This Saint, a Parthian by race, was the son of Anak. He was born about the year 240 and was taught the Faith of Christ in Caesarea of Cappadocia. He entered the service of Tiridates, King of Armenia, but when discovered to be a Christian, he was subjected to many horrible torments at the King's hands, then was cast into a pit of mire with poisonous serpents and left to die. By the power of God, however, he abode there unharmed for fourteen years, his needs provided by a certain widow, until he was made known by revelation and set free. He converted to piety innumerable multitudes of Armenians, including Tiridates himself, and was consecrated bishop by Leontius, Archbishop of Caesarea, to shepherd the vast flock he had gained for Christ. He spent the last part of his life in retirement in the ascetical discipline, and reposed in peace about the year 325. Saint Gregory is honoured as the Illuminator of Armenia.

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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: 6 months for Nick Katsaros; 6 months of Pete Alex; 4 years for Teddy Alex; 2 years for Pericles Corkos.
  2. Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Alex family.
  3. Today ~ 40-day churching for the daughter of Milan and Erin (Dadas) Kubat.
  4. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos and Coffee & Conversation with Jonathan and Kristina Tartara following Holy Communion.
  5. Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
  6. Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos.
  7. Tuesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
  8. Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with Frank Chirakos and Fr. Costas. All are welcome.

 

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

  1. Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading, II Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9; Gospel, Luke 7:11-16.
  2. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 3 years for James (Efthimios) Kantzios; TRISAGION: for Demetrios Tsakiris.
  3. Next Sunday ~ Coffee Social hosted by Choir in honor of Church Musicians Sunday.
  4. Next Sunday ~ 40-day churching for the son of Joseph and Deanna (Vondrasek) Calabrese.
  5. Next Sunday ~ 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in Teen Room.
  6. October 8 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Cooking Class making Dolmathes.  Register during coffee social or through our website - $25/participant.
  7. October 9 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos general meeting.
  8. October 10 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.
  9. October 14 ~ GOYA meeting following Sunday School
  10. October 14 ~ 3:00 p.m. HOPE / JOY Family Fun Day at Luther Farms (5150 Alger Road in Richfield). Adults (13+) $5 / children (5-12) $3 / 4 and under free. Meet under big tent at the Farm.
  11. October 21 ~ Philoptochos Loukoumades sale during coffee social.
  12. October 13 ~ our parish hosts the National Sisterhood Presvyteras meeting in Teen Room.
  13. November 4 ~ 1:00 p.m. Watch Party in Hellenic Center. Come watch the Cleveland Browns battle the Kansas City Chiefs.  Bring your favorite snack or appetizer to share as we watch the game on the big screen.  Pizza provided. FREE – RSVP required: 440.237.8998 or stpaulgoc.org.
  14. November 30 ~ 7:00 p.m. St Paul Night at the Cleveland Monsters Hockey game featuring intermission performance by our Junior dancers. Tickets $12 each can be purchased on our website, from Eleni Johnson, or any of the Junior instructors by October 21st.
  15. May 4 – 15, 2019 ~ Father Costas leads Pilgrimage to Italy. Contact him for more information.

 

 Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond…

  1. Today ~ 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.
  2. Next Sunday ~ 2:00 p.m. Orthodox Christian Women Welcome and Fellowship Tea at St Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church in Fairlawn. Dr. John Bober will share his experiences from his trip to Mount Athos.  RSVP to Nikki Bober 330.409.3552 or Sandy Graham 330.775.2963.
  3. October 19 – 21 ~ Fall Choir Workshop at Annunciation Akron – free for all MEFGOX members. RSVP to Georgia Stathopoulos by October 1st 330.864.8258 georgiastathopoulos@yahoo.com.
  4. October 20 ~ 8:00 p.m. Ikarian Glendi at Annunciation Akron featuring Stigma with violi by Peter Karnavas.  Tickets $20, children 10 and under free. Appetizer buffet included, cash bar available.
  5. October 25 ~ 6:00 p.m. Eastern Orthodox Women’s Guild Annual Gala Affair at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Parma. See Evangeline Bozikis (216.447.9824) for tickets $15 adults / $7.50 children 6-12 / children under 6 free. 
  6. October 25 ~ 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers at St. Demetrios Rocky River.
  7. October 26 ~ feast of St. Demetrios held at St. Demetrios Rocky River; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy followed by luncheon.
  8. October 27 ~ 9:30 a.m. BeeTreat led by Steve Christoforou and the Beetreat team for students in 6th – 12th grade, parents, and youth workers at Annunciation Akron. Register at y2am.org/beetreats. Orthodoxy on Tap will follow at 7:30 p.m. for young adults 18 – 35 at Nuevo Modern Mexican Restaurant on Mill St in Akron.
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