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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-01-27
Bulletin Contents
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 48.3,1.
My mouth shall speak wisdom and the meditation of my heart shall bring forth understanding.
Verse: Hear this all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 7:26-28; 8:1-2.

Brethren, it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, unstained, separated from sinners, exalted above the heavens. He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people; he did this once for all when he offered up himself. Indeed, the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect for ever. Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in the sanctuary and the true tent which is set up not by man but by the Lord.

Gospel Reading

15th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 19:1-10

At that time, Jesus was passing through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Mode

Ότε κατήλθες πρός τόν θάνατον, η ζωή η αθάνατος, τότε τόν Άδην ενέκρωσας, τή αστραπή τής Θεότητος· ότε δέ καί τούς τεθνεώτας, εκ τών καταχθονίων ανέστησας, πάσαι αι Δυνάμεις τών επουρανίων εκραύγαζον· Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών δόξα Σοι.
Όte katilthes pros ton thanaton, I zoe athanatos, tote ton Adin enekrosas, ti astrapi tis Theotitos. Ote de ke tous tethneotas ek ton katakthonion anestisas, pase e Dinamis ton epuranion ekravgazon. Zoodota Christe o Theos imon doxa Si.
When You descended to the realm of death You as life immortal rendered to Hades a mortal blow by Your all radiant divinity. And when You from infernal depths and the darkness below did raise the dead all the hosts of heaven’s powers did proclaim and cry out O life giving Christ and our God we give glory.

Apolytikion for Relics of John Chrysostom in the Plagal Fourth Mode

The grace that from your mouth shone forth like a torch illumined the universe. It deposited in the world the treasures of the absence of avarice. It showed us the height that is attained by humility. Now you instruct us by your words, Father John Chrysostom. Intercede with Christ God, the Word himself, entreating Him to save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the First Mode

For our salvation you took flesh and sanctified the Virgin womb; / you blessed the aged Simeon as you lay resting in his arms, / and having come to save us all. O Christ God, / to these troubled times, bring your lasting peace. / Give strong and undaunted faith to all your people, / O only lover of mankind.
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Saints and Feasts

Luke
January 27

15th Sunday of Luke

Johnchry
January 27

Removal of the Relics of John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople

This event took place on this day in the year 438, when Saint Theodosius the Younger had been Emperor for thirty years; he was the son of Arcadius, and Eudoxia, who had exiled Saint John. The Archbishop of Constantinople at that time was Proclus, who had been the Saint's disciple (see Nov. 13 and Nov. 20).

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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: 11 years for Frieda Eakman; for John and Aryear Gregory.
  2. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos and Coffee and Conversation with Jonathan and Kristi Tartara following Holy Communion.
  3. Today ~ 3:00 pm St. Paul is hosting the Community Meal at St. Albert’s on Wallings Road.  Please sign up to offer your assistance at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0949aaac2daa8-nrcommunity.
  4. Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
  5. Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study group with Elaine Poulos.
  6. Wednesday ~ Three Hierarchs; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  7. Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with Frank Chirakos and Father Costas in the Teen Room.
  8. Saturday ~ Presentation of our Lord; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  9. Hospital visitations ~ if a loved one is hospitalized and you want Fr. Costas to visit and offer prayers, you must inform the office. With the HIPAA laws in affect, the hospitals do not call the church office anymore and we have no other way of knowing.
  10. Thank you to all who completed and returned their 2019 Stewardship commitment card thus far. If you have not done so yet, please complete and return it to the church office at your earliest convenience. With much gratitude, the Stewardship Committee.
  11. As we are enjoying our new parking lot, we would like to thank all who have returned their commitment card for the Final Phase of the PAVE THE WAY. Your names are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway. If you have not made a commitment, please do so and help us retire the outstanding loan. We thank you for your generosity!

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

  1. Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading, II Corinthians 6:1-10, 8:1-2; Gospel, Matthew 25:14-30.
  2. Next Sunday ~ GOYA meeting following Sunday School; Dance practice for ALL groups following Sunday School; 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in back classroom.
  3. February 5 ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
  4. February 10 ~ Godparent Sunday.  Luncheon following Liturgy sponsored by Choir with proceeds to benefit the Final Phase of Pave the Way. Tickets available through our website or during coffee social. Limited number of tickets available.
  5. February 11 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos baking class.  Learn how to make Greek Pasteli with Joanna Kokkas as our instructor. Participation fee is $15. Register early ~ space is limited.
  6. February 12 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos general meeting.
  7. February 14 ~ 10:00 a.m. Afghan Workshop at Jennings Assisted Living located at 8736 Brecksville Road in Brecksville in the Pub Room. Contact Maria Lovejoy or Maribeth Lekas for patterns, supplies, or if interested in attending workshop.
  8. February 19 ~ 7:00 p.m. monthly Parish Council meeting.
  9. February 21 ~ 4:00 p.m. Senior Fellowship Agape Dinner in the Hellenic Center. Main dish provided, please bring side dish or dessert to share.  RSVP: Helen Dadas / Maria Regan/Sophie Steffas.
  10. May 4 – 15 ~ Father Costas leads Pilgrimage to Italy. Contact him for more information. We will visit important sites in Rome, Pompeii, Assisi, Florence, Ravenna & Venice. Final deadline to sign up has been extended to the end of January.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond

  1. Today ~ GOYAns participate in Metropolis Basketball Tournament at Annunciation Cleveland.
  2. February 15 – 17 ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis GOYA Basketball Tournament hosted by Annunciation Columbus.
  3. February 16 ~ 9:30 a.m. GCCOC and ZOE for Life! present a retreat with the Very Rev. Dr. John Behr “Coming to Know and Sharing Christ” at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church on W 14th in Cleveland. Tickets available at no cost. Free will offerings to ZOE for Life! always appreciated. Call 440.893.9990 for reservations.
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Flyers

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