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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2020-01-26
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Xenophon
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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


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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. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 4:9-15.

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.


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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Saints and Feasts

Xenophon
January 26

Xenophon & his Companions

This Saint, a wealthy nobleman of Constantinople, was filled with piety toward God. He had two sons, Arcadius and John, whom he sent to Beirut to study law. But they were shipwrecked during their voyage; barely saved, they forsook all things and departed for Palestine. Saint Xenophon and his wife Mary, ignorant of what had happened, went in search of their sons. On finding them in Jerusalem, dressed in the habit of monks, they also took up the monastic life. And thus, having completed their lives in holiness, they departed for the Lord about the beginning of the sixth century. Saint Xenophon and his sons reposed at Saint Sabbas Monastery, and Mary at the Monastery of Saint Theodosius.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

Κατέλυσας τώ Σταυρώ σου τόν θάνατον· ηνέωξας τώ ληστή τόν Παράδεισον· τών Μυροφόρων τόν θρήνον μετέβαλες· καί τοίς σοίς Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας· ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Κατέλυσας τώ Σταυρώ σου τόν θάνατον· ηνέωξας τώ ληστή τόν Παράδεισον· τών Μυροφόρων τόν θρήνον μετέβαλες· καί τοίς σοίς Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας· ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Κatelisas to Stavro sou ton thanaton, ineoxas to listi ton Paradison, ton Miroforon ton thrinon metevales, ke tis sis Apostolis kiritin epetaxas, oti anesti Hriste o Theos, parehon to kosmo to mega eleos.
O Lord by Your sacred Cross You abolished death, and granted unto the thief blessed paradise. The Myrrh bearers ceased lamenting and turned to joy. The Apostles did preach the Good News at Your command, that You had risen from the dead O Christ Our God, bestowing Your mercy upon the world evermore.

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 First Mode

For our salvation you took flesh and sanctified the Virgin womb; / you blessed the aged Symeon 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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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 and Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos after Holy Communion resumes.
  2. Today ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Eraklis (Rocky) Dallas.
  3. Today ~ Coffee social hosted by the Dallas family.
  4. Today ~ Greek School will sponsor Loukoumades Sale during coffee social.
  5. Today ~ GOYA lunch meeting in the Teen Room following Sunday School.
  6. Today ~ Dance Practice for ALL dancers following Sunday School.
  7. Coffee Social ~ Philoptochos is requesting donations of pastries to be served during upcoming coffee socials.
  8. Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.
  9. Tuesday ~ Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos.
  10. Tuesday ~ 6:00 p.m. Philoptochos Board meeting
  11. Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. GOYA basketball practice at St. Michael’s on Mill Rd in Broadview Hts.
  12. Wednesday ~ 6:00 p.m. Family Ministry meeting.
  13. Thursday ~ Three Hierarchs; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  14. Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. A NEW Bible Study series on the Nicene Creed with Fr. Costas. All invited!
  15. Stewardship ~Thanks to all who completed and returned their 2020 Stewardship Commitment Card. 
  16. Final Phase of PAVE THE WAY ~ you have received in the mail a statement for all your contributions to date for both the 1st and 2nd phase of this campaign. If you have not contributed yet, please do so. Help us complete the Final Phase of the Pave the Way as we look forward to welcoming the Archbishop of America, along with all the Metropolitans and many faithful, to our parish this summer, on June 28, 2020, for the Liturgy of the start of the 2020 Clergy Laity Congress.  

Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early

  1. Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading Timothy 4:9-15; Gospel Luke 19:1-10.
  2. Next Sunday ~ Philoptochos asks you to wear red in honor of Women’s Heart Health.
  3. Next Sunday ~ Dance Practice for Beginner dancers ONLY following Sunday School.
  4. Next Sunday ~ 12:00 p.m. Greek Corner meets in the Teen Room.
  5. February 4 ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
  6. February 9 ~ Godparent / Godchild Sunday. Luncheon offered by Choir. Limited tickets available.
  7. February 10 ~ St. Haralambos; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
  8. February 11 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting in Teen room.
  9. February 11 ~ 7:00 p.m. Orthodox Catechism with Father Costas.  Six sessions for those who would like to learn more about our faith or are interested in becoming an Orthodox Christian. RSVP by calling the church office or through our website.
  10. February 12 ~ 7:00 p.m. Parish Council monthly meeting.
  11. February 13 ~ 3:00 p.m. Senior Fellowship “Agape” Potluck Dinner. Please bring your favorite covered dish or dessert to share. Main dish provided by Senior Fellowship. RSVP to Helen Dadas, Maria Regan, or Sophie Steffas.
  12. February 21 ~ 6:30 p.m. Koliva-Making Workshop. RSVP by February 18th to office. Cost $5.00 Organized by Fr. Costas
  13. February 22 ~ Saturday of Souls; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy. First names of deceased loved ones can be submitted to the church office or through our website.
  14. February 23 ~ Loukoumades sales to benefit CJD Foundation sponsored by Philoptochos; Dance Practice for ALL dancers following Sunday School.
  15. February 24 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Baking Class with Father Costas teaching us how to make Baklava Saragli.  $25/person. Reservation required ~ limited space.
  16. February 28 ~ 6:00 p.m. HOPE / JOY Bowling at Seven Hills Lanes. $10 per bowler includes two hours of bowling and shoe rental. Pizza provided. Let us know what you can bring. RSVP to Elena Giatis via text at 440.829.1340.

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond

  1. Thursday ~ 6:30 p.m. European Wine Tasting to benefit IOCC at St. Michael’s Woodside on Mill Road in Broadview Hts. $50 donation. Register at iocc.org/events
  2. Friday – Next Sunday ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis GOYA Basketball Tournament at Annunciation Akron.
  3. February 8 ~ 8:20 a.m. “The Beauty of Repentance & The mystery of Confession ~ A Pre-Lenten Retreat”at St Demetrios Rocky River.  Guest Speaker Fr. Joseph, Abbott of St. Gregory Palamas Monastery. $15 includes morning refreshments and lunch.  RSVP 440.331.2246.
  4. February 14 – 16 ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis GOYA Basketball Tournament hosted by Holy Trinity Pittsburgh.
  5. February 15 ~ 6:00 p.m. Apokriatiko Glendi at St. Nicholas in Lorain. PREPAID TICKETS ONLY. Call the church office at 440.960.2992.
  6. April 4 ~ 2:30 p.m. Hellenic Preservation Society offers members “Antigone”, a modern interpretation at the Cleveland Playhouse. $15/person. Contact Linda Glynias at 216.469.2663 or lglynias@gmail.com for tickets.
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