Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9.

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.

I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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.

Saints and Feasts

October 27

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki

As mentioned in the account concerning Saint Demetrius (October 26), this Saint contested during the reign of Maximian, in the year 290.

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 of Great Martyr Nestor in the Fourth Tone

All the world has you, its mighty champion, / fortifying us in times of danger, / and defeating our foes, O Victorious One. / So, as you humbled Lyaios’s arrogance / by giving courage to Nestor in the stadium, / thus, O holy Great Martyr Demetrios, / to Christ our God pray fervently, / beseeching Him to gran us His great mercy.

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.

Kontakion of Great Martyr Nestor in the Second Tone

Well didst thou contest; hence, thou hast now inherited immortal renown, wise Nestor, and thou art become Christ the Master's excellent soldier by the holy and fervent prayers of the Martyr Demetrius. Thus, with him, cease not to pray for all of us.

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 ~ Memorials: 6 months for Bill Markos; 1 year for Dr. Peter Economou; Prayers for: Cal Economou; for Maria and Athanasios Kamakari; for Theodora and Gregory Economou; for Joanna Prekete; for Evanagelos and Paraskevi Pappas; for Nikolas and Eleni Kelepouris.
Today ~ Coffee social hosted by the Markos and Economou families.
Today ~ Coffee & Conversation with Jonathan and Kristi Tartara (inviting ALL young parents) and Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos in the after Holy Communion, (All adults are invited).
Today ~ Dance practice for all groups following Sunday School.
Today ~ Last chance to submit the names of your loved ones who served in the military for the Philoptochos Salute to Veterans booklet.
Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos. All ladies are welcome!
Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with Frank Chirakos. Open to all parishioners!
Stewardship ~ “Love is a requirement of being a Christian. It is not optional. Giving helps us not focus on ourselves. If we are required to love then we also must be able to give.” By the grace of God we have an active and thriving community. Your generous commitment will help us to continue serving, especially the youth, through an Assistant Priest/Youth Director. Give Generously!
Final Phase of the PAVE THE WAY ~ Thank you all! With your help we have accomplish so much. We still need to pay off the remainder of the loan and to finish the last section of the parking lot by the soccer fiends. Look for a mailing that will give more updated information on this project.

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading Galatians 1:11-19; Gospel Luke 16:19-31.
Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 10 years for Connie Vruvas.
Next Sunday ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Vruvas family and St Mary of Egypt who will also be holding a Pastitsio sale to benefit St Mary of Egypt Orthodox Mission and Chapel.
November 8~ feast of the Holy Angels and St Nektarios; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
November 10 ~ Choir collecting Socks for Soldiers to The Cleveland Grays to assist veterans who are at risk, in transitional homes, homeless shelters, or remotely deployed service members. Accepting NEW socks for both men and women, all styles.
November 10 ~ 12:00 p.m. Parish Assembly. Nominations for Parish Council are being accepted – see Mark Eakman, Kathy Nikolaou, or Bruce Trakas for details. Budget for 2020 will be presented.
November 10 ~ 5:00 p.m. HOPE / JOY Family “Friendsgiving” Dinner. Turkey and ham provided, bring sides or dessert. Text Elena Giatis at 440.829.1340 by November 5^th. We will be making hygiene bags (bags provided) for St Herman. We ask each child attending to bring one of each: washcloth, bar of soap, and travel size toothbrush, toothpaste, and shampoo.
November 17 ~ Stewardship Sunday; complimentary pancake breakfast offered by the Stewardship Committee. Please RSVP by November 9^th to thaliagm@aol.com or 203.240.4313.

November 18 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Baking class. Join us as we learn how to make Bougatsa with Dea Phillips and Eleni Gugliotta. Registration fee $20.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond

Saturday ~ 11:00 a.m. Greek Language Festival hosted by St Demetrios Rocky River.
November 9 ~ 10:00 a.m. (Thiranixia), the opening of the doors to the new Church at St. Gregory Monastery in Haysville OH, with Metropolitan Savas. We will depart from Best Buy in Strongsville, at 8:30 a.m. sharp. If you need a ride call the office by Sunday, Nov. 2^nd, leave a message, to get on the list. Let’s make time to attend and support our monastic brothers, who pray for us daily, in this beautiful milestone of their community.
November 15 ~ 7:00 p.m. Pan-Orthodox Holy Unction at St Mary Romanian Cathedral Cleveland.
November 16 ~ Metropolis Folk Dance Festival hosted by Holy Cross in Pittsburgh PA. Our dance instructors/dancers will be participating.
November 18 ~ 6:00 pm, St. Herman House – FOCUS Cleveland is hosting its 7th Annual Fall Speaker Event titled “Beyond the Numbers: A Closer Look at Living in Poverty”6 pm at the Breen Center in Ohio City. Free parking in the lot adjacent to the building. $30 suggested donation. See Santhe Loizos for tickets or purchase online at www.focusnorthamerica.org/clevelandevent
November 29 ~ 7:30 p.m. Cleveland Cavaliers present Greek Heritage Night with our Senior and Junior dancers pregame performance. Tickets starting at $34. Online ordering ONLY: https://www.rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com/group/detail/greek-heritage-night. Use Code: STPAUL.