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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-11-17
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Welcome
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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (440) 237-8998
  • 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. 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

9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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Saints and Feasts

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November 17

Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea

Saint Gregory was born in Neocaesarea of Pontus to parents who were not Christians. He studied in Athens, in Alexandria, in Beirut, and finally for five years in Caesarea of Palestine under Origen, by whom he was also instructed in the Faith of Christ. Then, in the year 240, he became bishop of his own city, wherein he found only seventeen Christians. By the time the Saint reposed about the year 265, there were only seventeen unbelievers left there. Virtually the whole duration of his episcopacy was a time of continual, marvellous wonders worked by him. Because of this, he received the surname "Wonderworker"; even the enemies of the truth called him a second Moses (see Saint Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit, ch. 29).

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November 17

Righteous Mother Hilda of Whitby

Our righteous Mother Hilda was of noble birth, being a kinswoman of Saint Edwin, King of Northumbria (celebrated Oct. 12). At the age of thirty-three she renounced the world, and lived another thirty-three years as a nun and abbess. The last six years of her life she suffered a burning fever with patience and nobility, and reposed in peace in the year 680.

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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.

Apolytikion for Gregory the Wonderworker in the Plagal Fourth Mode

By your accomplishments, you earned the name that you bore, for you were vigilant in prayer and diligent in working miracles. Therefore, holy father Gregory, intercede with Christ our God, that He Illumine our souls, lest we fall asleep in sin unto death.

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 Fourth Mode

The Savior's most pure and immaculate temple, / the very precious bridal chamber and Virgin, / who is the sacred treasure of the glory of God, / on this day is introduced /into the House of the Lord, / and with herself she brings the grace in the divine Spirit. / She is extolled by the Angels of God. / A heavenly tabernacle is she.
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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 ~ Coffee & Conversation with Jonathan and Kristi Tartara (inviting ALL young parents) and Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos after Holy Communion, (All adults are invited).
  2. Today ~ Stewardship Sunday, your completed 2020 cards will be collected at the end of the service. Join us today for a complimentary pancake breakfast offered by the Stewardship Committee.
  3. Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Baking class. Join us as we learn how to make Bougatsa with Dea Phillips and Eleni Gugliotta.  Pre-registration fee $20.
  4. Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
  5. Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos. All ladies are welcome!
  6. Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. GOYA basketball practice IF enough GOYAns respond to REMIND.
  7. Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting in Teen Room.
  8. Wednesday ~ 7:00 p.m. monthly Parish Council meeting.
  9. Thursday ~ Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  10. Thursday ~ 2:00 p.m. Senior Fellowship Holiday Gala at Carrie Cerino’s Ristaurante. Choose from their wide menu options. RSVP required to Helen Dadas, Maria Regan, or Sophie Steffas.
  11. Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with Frank Chirakos & Fr. Costas. Open to all parishioners!
  12. Friday – Next Sunday ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis Fall Retreat at Camp Nazareth.
  13. Saturday ~ 10:00 a.m. GOYA basketball practice IF enough GOYAns respond to REMIND.
  14. Chanting Lessons ~ learn the basics of Byzantine Chant under the direction of Nicholas Bodle, Peter Keares, and Fr. Costas. For more information, contact Peter at 440.759.5395. First scheduled class, on Monday, Nov. 25th at 7:00 p.m. there is still time to join!
  15. Community Christmas Card ~ include your name in the annual card sent to the parish. Donation is $15 per household. See GOYAns during coffee social, use form in The Messenger, or our website.
  16. 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!
  17. Final Phase of PAVE THE WAY ~ Thank you all! With your help we have accomplished 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 fields. Look for a mailing that will give more updated information on this project.

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

  1. Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading Ephesians 2:4-10 Gospel Luke 18:18-27.
  2. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA:  40 days for Alexia Georgopoulos; 1 year for George Maropis.
  3. Next Sunday ~ Artoclasia for the members of Daughters of Penelope Erinys Chapter.
  4. Next Sunday ~ Coffee Social hosted by Daughters of Penelope to benefit the parish Benevolent Fund and the Georgopoulos family.
  5. November 25 ~ St. Katherine; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  6. November 26 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council Seminar for all Parish Council candidates.
  7. November 28 ~ Happy Thanksgiving.  Office closed until December 2nd.
  8. December 3 ~ 7:00 p.m.  Home Committee meeting.
  9. December 6 ~ St. Nicholas; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  10. December 7 ~ 10:30 a.m. GOYA Brunch meeting at the home of Lance Trihas. RSVP at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a44ada622a5fb6-stpaul.
  11. December 10 ~ 6:00 p.m. Philoptochos Christmas dinner.
  12. December 12 ~ St. Spyridon; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  13. December 12 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council Christmas dinner meeting.
  14. December 24 ~ Christmas Eve; office closed.  9:00 a.m. Royal Hours; 5:00 p.m. Vesperal Liturgy.
  15. December 25 ~ Holy Nativity; office closed. 8:15 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond

  1. Monday ~ 6:00 p.m. St. Herman House – FOCUS Cleveland hosts 7th Annual Fall Speaker Event “Beyond the Numbers: A Closer Look at Living in Poverty” at Breen Center in Ohio City. Free parking in lot adjacent to building. See Santhe Loizos for tickets or online at www.focusnorthamerica.org/clevelandevent.
  2. 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: Code: STPAUL.
  3. December 7 ~ 6:00 p.m. St. Nicholas Day Dance at St. Nicholas Lorain. Call 440.960.2992 for reservations. Adults $25; Students $20; Children 12 and under $5; cash bar.
  4. December 13 ~ 8:00 p.m. GOYA dance at St. Demetrios Rocky River. Theme is “Jersey Shore” ~ wear your best semi-casual sports attire.  $15/person. Hospitality room for parents.
  5. December 14 ~ 8:00 a.m. GOYA mini tournament at St. Demetrios Rocky River.
  6. December 28 ~ 7:30 p.m. HPS Ball at Lago East Bank in Cleveland. Contact Linda Glynias 216.469.2663 or Mary Manos 216.402.5441 for more details.
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Flyers

    Parish Council Nomination Form

    Parish Council Nomination Form

    Being accepted for the January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021 term ~ see Mark Eakman, Kathy Nikolaou, or Bruce Trakas for details

    Chanting Lessons

    Chanting Lessons

    Date / time will be determined once we know how many individuals are interested

    November 17, 2019

    November 17, 2019

    Pancake Breakfast ~ RSVP at:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-sPk_eujvnCBd6PW0BRaf4OLrYqgZH3odswgkmD78ESWJjw/viewform

    December 7, 2019

    December 7, 2019

    GOYA Brunch and meeting at the home of Lance Trihas. RSVP at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a44ada622a5fb6-stpaul

    December 8, 2019

    December 8, 2019

    St Nicholas gift giving (see ideas attached)

    December 8, 2019

    December 8, 2019

    Breakfast with St. Nicholas - purchase tickets in advance to allow us to properly plan

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