November 04
St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2018-11-04
Bulletin Contents
St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (440) 237-8998
- Fax:
- (440) 237-4386
- Email:
- messenger@stpaulgoc.org
- 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
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-28
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-21
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-14
- Publish Date:
- 2018-10-07
- Publish Date:
- 2018-09-30
- Publish Date:
- 2018-09-23
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 Ephesians 2:4-10.
Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Gospel Reading
5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31
The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
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 Joannicius the Great in the Plagal Fourth Mode
With the streams of thy tears, thou didst cultivate the barrenness of the desert; and by thy sighings from the depths,thou didst bear fruit a hundredfold in labours; and thou becamest a luminary, shining with miracles upon the world, O Joannicius our righteous Father. Intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
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
November 04
Joannicius the Great
Saint Joannicius was born in Bithynia about the year 740. His father was named Myritrikes and his mother Anastaso When he had reached maturity, he excelled in soldiery and was counted worthy of royal honours for his bravery. He had been brought up an iconoclast, but while yet a soldier, he was converted to Orthodoxy by a certain holy elder. He later forsook all things and departed for Mount Olympus, where he spent the remainder of his life in asceticism. Becoming great in virtue, he reposed in the Lord in the year 834, having lived some ninety-four years. To this Saint is ascribed the brief prayer, "My hope is the Father . . . ."
November 04
The Holy Hieromartyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra, and Hermias the Presbyter
The holy Martyrs Nikandros and Hermias were ordained by the holy Apostle Titus. When they had drawn many to the Faith of Christ, they were accused to Libanius, the Count of the city of Myra, where, after suffering many torments, they were enclosed in a tomb alive, and thus surrendered their spirits into the hands of God.
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
- Today ~ 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; 8 years for Helen Mamais; 21 years for Nicholas Mamais; 2 years for Epaminondas Makroglou; 25 years for Zafiro Makroglou; 9 days for Peter Economou; for Nestor and Sophia Asmis; for John Asmis; 43 years for John Darakos; 29 years for Lucy Darakos; 7 years for Harry Darakos; 5 years for Mary Darakos Kanas; 3 years for Chuck Karikas.
- Today ~ 40 day churching for the daughter of Adam and Samantha (Sitter) Sampson.
- Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos and Coffee & Conversation with Jonathan and Kristina Tartara following Holy Communion.
- Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Javaras family and friends.
- 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.
- Today ~ 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in Teen Room.
- Today ~ 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.
- Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
- Monday ~ 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.
- Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos.
- Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos General meeting.
- Tuesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
- Thursday ~ feast of the Holy Angels; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
- Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with Frank Chirakos & Fr. Costas. All are welcome.
- Thursday ~ feast of the Holy Angels; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
- Friday ~ feast of St. Nektarios; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
- 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!
- 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
- Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading, II Corinthians 4:6-15; Gospel, Luke 10:25-37.
- Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA: 3 years for Fr. Theo Anastas; 1 year for Effie Natsis; 3 years for Stella Kadras; TRISAGION: the deceased members of Daughters of Penelope Eryinys 355 Chapter; for Steve (Stylianos) and Mary Ann Callas; for John and Stephen Kornelakis; for Kathryn and Albert Cozzarin.
- Next Sunday ~ Artoclasia for the health of Daughters of Penelope Erinys 355 Chapter.
- Next Sunday ~ Coffee Social hosted by Philoptochos and the Kadras family.
- Next Sunday ~ GOYA meeting with Dance practice for Seniors following meeting.
- November 14 ~ 6:00 p.m. GOYA Tournament planning meeting.
- November 14 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.
- November 18 ~ 12:00 p.m. Parish Assembly meeting. We encourage your participation.
- November 18 ~ Philoptochos Pastitsio pick-up. Place your orders in advance.
- November 21 ~ Entrance of the Theotokos; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
- November 22 – 23 ~ Happy Thanksgiving; office closed.
- November 30 ~ Andrew the First Called Apostle; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
- November 30 ~ 7:00 p.m. St Paul Night at the Cleveland Monsters Hockey game featuring intermission performance by our Junior dancers.
- May 4 – 15, 2019 ~ Father Costas leads Pilgrimage to Italy. Contact him for more information.
Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond…
- Monday ~ 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.
- Friday ~ 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Flyers
2018 Stewardship Card
Complete your stewardship card online today if you haven't submitted yet
November 4 - December 2, 2018
Place your name in the GOYA Community Christmas card that is mailed to the parishioners of our parish. See GOYAns during coffee social, print form and submit, or submit name through our website.
November 4, 2018
Watch Party
November 5, 2018
Philoptochos Baking Class makes Baklava with Kathy Nikolaou
November 18, 2018
Pre-order your tray of pastitsio for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas by November 11th for pick up on November 18.
November 29, 2018
Senior Fellowship Holiday Gala
December 2, 2018
Breakfast with St Nicholas ~ Make your reservation early!
December 7, 2018
GOYAns provide babysitting for parents to get some Christmas shopping done or just to enjoy a night out. Please RSVP.
2019 GOYA Tournament
Place a personal ad to cheer on our GOYAns or a business sponsorship in our Tournament Ad book
May 4 - 15, 2019
Pilgrimage to Italy