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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-10-28
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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 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 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

7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.


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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.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please 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

Jairus
October 28

7th Sunday of Luke


Agiaskepi
October 28

The Holy Protection of the Theotokos

The Feast of the Protection commemorates the appearance of the most holy Theotokos in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in the tenth century, as recorded in the life of Saint Andrew the Fool for Christ's sake. While the multitudes of the faithful were gathered in church, Epiphanius, the friend of Saint Andrew, through the Saint's prayers, beheld the Virgin Mary above the faithful and spreading out her veil over them, signifying her unceasing protection of all Christians. Because of this we keep a yearly feast of gratitude, imploring our Lady never to cease sheltering us in her mighty prayers.

In the Greek tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 28, while in the Slavic tradition, this feast is celebrated on October 1.


Allsaint
October 28

Our Righteous Father Steven the Sabbaite

Saint Steven passed his life in ascetical discipline in the Monastery of Saint Sabbas, from whence also he received the name Sabbaite. He was consecrated bishop and reposed about the year 790, bequeathing to the Church a number of melismatic troparia.


Eunice
October 28

Holy Martyrs Terrence and Eunice

Both the country and the time of the martyrdom of these holy Martyrs are unknown. All were beheaded, after having endured many bitter torments.


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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 Peter Katelanos; TRISAGIA:  2 years for Alphea Psarras; for Demetrios, Anna, and Andrew Cairris; for Eleftherios Foundas; for Paul Dadas; Nick J & Irene Pontikos; for Christ Collaros.
  2. Today ~ Artoclasia for the health and well-being of the members of Greek Corner.
  3. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos and Coffee & Conversation with Jonathan and Kristina Tartara following Holy Communion.
  4. Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Katelanos family and friends.
  5. Today ~ Greek Corner offers Greek Coffee, iced coffee, gyro and baklava sundae sales with proceeds to benefit the final phase of Pave the Way.
  6. Today ~ there will be a basket in the Narthex to receive your free-will donation for the North Royalton Community Meal our parish will be sponsoring today. The meal is prepared and served at the St. Albert’s community hall on Wallings Rd.  Besides your monetary contribution to support this event, you can also offer your assistance by signing up to help during the meal at: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0949AAAC2DAA8-nrcommunity.       Check can be made out to: St. Paul Benevolent fund
  7. Today ~ the Nomination Committee is taking names for the upcoming Parish Council elections. If you or someone you know is interested, please see Thalia Marakas, Bruce Trakas, or Tom Sperellis.
  8. Monday ~ 9:00 a.m. Philoptochos baking for Christmas Bake Sale.
  9. Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
  10. Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos.
  11. Tuesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Special Parish Council meeting.
  12. Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with Frank Chirakos & Fr. Costas. All are welcome.
  13. You have all received in the mail the package of information for the Final Phase, of the PAVE THE WAY. Please review and respond generously to this project. We thank you for your generosity!
  14. We are in need of a Church Organist. If you are able, or you know of someone, please call the office.

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

  1. Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading, Ephesians 2:4-10; Gospel, Luke 16:19-31.
  2. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA: 40 days for Anne Javaras; 1 year for William Javaras; 1 year for Christine Rackas; TRISAGIA: 5 years for John Steffas; for Andrew and Frances James; 1 year for Pete Rakopoulos; 30 years for Anthony Mamais; 10 years for Helen Mamais; 12 years for Nicholas Mamais; 2 years for Epaminondas Makroglou; 25 years for Zafiro Makroglou.
  3. Next Sunday ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Javaras family and friends.
  4. Next Sunday ~ 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in Teen Room.
  5. Next Sunday ~ 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.
  6. November 5 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Baking Class will be making Baklava with Kathy Nikolaou. $25.00 participation fee.  Register during coffee social or through our website.
  7. November 6 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos General meeting.
  8. November 6 ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
  9. November 8 ~ feast of the Holy Angels; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  10. November 9 ~ feast of St. Nektarios; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  11. November 11 ~ GOYA meeting with Dance practice for Seniors following meeting.
  12. November 14 ~ 6:00 p.m. GOYA Tournament planning meeting.
  13. November 14 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.
  14. November 17 ~ The Renewed Day by Day ~ Enlivening our Marriage Commitment retreat was CANCELED due to low interest.
  15. November 21 ~ Entrance of the Theotokos; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  16. November 22 – 23 ~ Happy Thanksgiving; office closed.
  17. November 30 ~ Andrew the First Called Apostle; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  18. November 30 ~ 7:00 p.m. St Paul Night at the Cleveland Monsters Hockey game featuring intermission performance by our Junior dancers.
  19. May 4 – 15, 2019 ~ Father Costas leads Pilgrimage to Italy. Contact him for more information.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond…

  1. November 5 ~ 6:30 p.m. St Herman House FOCUS Cleveland presents Everybody Knows Somebody...the Addict at Your Door at Annunciation Cleveland. $30/person. Call 216.961.3806. See Santhe Loizos or Mary Bozikis Olenik for tickets.
  2. November 9 ~ 8:00 p.m. Chios Society Annual Dinner/Dance/Banquet. Contact Koula Makris 440.537.0719; Kostas Sevastos 216.513.7898 or Kostas Almiroudis 216.970.1413 for details.
  3. November 16 – 18 ~ Metropolis GOYA Fall Retreat at Camp Nazareth. Students active in St Paul GOYA and whose families are in good standing are eligible for a parish scholarship. Contact the church office for more information.
  4. November 17 ~ 6:00 p.m. Nafpaktian Cultural Foundation Annual Glendi and presentation of scholarships. For details contact Vickie Douzos 440.734.8795 or Zoe Mavrakis 216.337.5217.
  5. November 18 ~ 4:00 p.m. Retirement Celebration for Rev. Fr. James Doukas at St Demetrios Rocky River.  Contact the church office at 440.331.2246 for more information.
  6. December 8 ~ 1:30 p.m. Blessing and Open House for ZOE Women’s Center at 5454 State Road in Parma.  Kindly respond to 440.893.9990.
  7. December 29 ~ 7:00 p.m. HPS Ball at Lago East Bank on W10th St in Cleveland. Contact Linda Glynias at 216.469.2663 for more information and tickets.
  8. January 3 – 6 ~ Pancretan Youth Conference hosted by the Cretan youth of Akron and Cleveland. Contact Michael Zanoudakis for more information at 440.785.6198.
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