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.
PLEASE NOTE: In light of the COVID-19 Virus, and until further notice, the following precautions will be taken:
- We are asked by the Civic and Church leadership to practice “Social Distancing and wear a mask”
- We are very pleased to announce that we have now been placed in the “Green Phase” by our Metropolis. ALL services and Divine Liturgies will continue to take place as scheduled and be viewed LIVE on our parish YouTube PAGE. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfvvY35FtK8GWWctrUqENg.
- The age restriction has been lifted and we can gather up to 50% of our church capacity. Please know that you must sign in when you arrive and your temperature will be taken. The only entrance that will be open are the glass doors by the elevator – all other entrances will be locked. Liturgy begins at 9:30 a.m. so we ask that you arrive promptly so that our ushers may also take part in the Liturgy.
- All other activities in the parish have been SUSPENDED until further notice. All meetings will be done virtually through Zoom.
- PLEASE NOTE: During these difficult days, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Fr. Costas on his cell at 440-669-1316.
- Today ~ MNYMOSINA: 40 days for Catherine Theophylactos; 40 days for Mary Paxitis.
- Today ~ 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers for Sts. Peter and Paul. The feast day of our parish.
- Today – July 3 ~ Virtual Golf Outing to benefit Pave the Way Final Phase. Check out our website for more details.
- Monday ~ Sts. Peter & Paul; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
- Tuesday ~ Holy Apostles; 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.
- Stewardship ~Thanks to all who completed and returned their 2020 Stewardship Commitment Card. Please continue to mail your stewardship donation to the church office or submit on our website. If If there is anything the committee can do for you call the office and leave a message and someone will get back to you! God bless you and be safe.
- Light a Candle and Say a Prayer ~ those attending church will have the opportunity to light a candle with the assistance of the ushers. Those at home can still light a candle online, but must place their request by 3:00 PM on Friday for the candles to be lit on Sunday. Go to https://www.stpaulgoc.org/about-us/candles and follow the instructions listed. Questions? Call the church office
- Final Phase of PAVE THE WAY ~ the work to complete the parking lot will start within a week or so. There’s still time to donate if you have not done so yet. Help us complete the Final Phase.
- Philoptochos Membership ~ “Come join us!” Please remember to join your local St. Paul Philoptochos in 2020 and become a “friend of the poor.” Forms and contributions can either be mailed to the church office or paid online at this time.
Upcoming Events in Our Parish – Respond Early
- Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2, Gospel Matthew 8:5-13.
- Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Ekaterini Paragiou.
- July 6 ~ Office closed in observance of 4th of July.
- Other Events ~ All other events in our parish have been suspended until further notice.