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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2021-08-15
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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




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. Third Mode. Luke 1: 46-48.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Verse: For he has regarded the humility of his servant.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 2:5-11.

Brethren, have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.


Gospel Reading

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
The Reading is from Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28

At that time, Jesus entered a village; and a woman called Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve you alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her." As he said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts that you sucked!" But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"


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Saints and Feasts

Dormitio
August 15

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary

Concerning the Dormition of the Theotokos, this is what the Church has received from ancient times from the tradition of the Fathers. When the time drew nigh that our Savior was well-pleased to take His Mother to Himself, He declared unto her through an Angel that three days hence, He would translate her from this temporal life to eternity and bliss. On hearing this, she went up with haste to the Mount of Olives, where she prayed continuously. Giving thanks to God, she returned to her house and prepared whatever was necessary for her burial. While these things were taking place, clouds caught up the Apostles from the ends of the earth, where each one happened to be preaching, and brought them at once to the house of the Mother of God, who informed them of the cause of their sudden gathering. As a mother, she consoled them in their affliction as was meet, and then raised her hands to Heaven and prayed for the peace of the world. She blessed the Apostles, and, reclining upon her bed with seemliness, gave up her all-holy spirit into the hands of her Son and God.

With reverence and many lights, and chanting burial hymns, the Apostles took up that God-receiving body and brought it to the sepulchre, while the Angels from Heaven chanted with them, and sent forth her who is higher than the Cherubim. But one Jew, moved by malice, audaciously stretched forth his hand upon the bed and immediately received from divine judgment the wages of his audacity. Those daring hands were severed by an invisible blow. But when he repented and asked forgiveness, his hands were restored. When they had reached the place called Gethsemane, they buried there with honor the all-immaculate body of the Theotokos, which was the source of Life. But on the third day after the burial, when they were eating together, and raised up the artos (bread) in Jesus' Name, as was their custom, the Theotokos appeared in the air, saying "Rejoice" to them. From this they learned concerning the bodily translation of the Theotokos into the Heavens.

These things has the Church received from the traditions of the Fathers, who have composed many hymns out of reverence, to the glory of the Mother of our God (see Oct. 3 and 4).


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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.
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.
By means of Your Cross, O Lord, You abolished death. To the robber You opened Paradise. The lamentation of the myrrh-bearing women You transformed, and You gave Your Apostles the order to proclaim to all that You had risen, O Christ our God, and granted the world Your great mercy.

Apolytikion for Dormition of the Theotokos in the First Mode

In giving birth, thou didst preserve thy virginity; in thy dormition, thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos. Thou wast translated unto life, since thou art the Mother of Life; and by thine intercessions dost thou redeem our souls from death.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life.
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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.

 

Welcome! We’re glad you’re here! Please know that MASKS are NOT required in our sanctuary. We do, however, have a RESERVED section for those who wish to wear masks and maintain social distancing. 

  1. Today ~ Dormition of the Theotokos luncheon immediately following Divine Liturgy in the lower section of the Hellenic Center.  $12 Adults | $5 children 10 and under.  Walk-ins are welcome to stay for the luncheon even without prior reservations. 
  2. Today ~ there will be a special collection for the victims of the fires in Greece. Make donations to St. Paul Benevolent Fund, c/o Fires in Greece. All donations will be forwarded to the Archdiocese. Please be generous as we offer our love and support to those who have lost so much in this tragedy.
  3. Monday ~ 6:00 p.m. Stewardship meeting.
  4. Tuesday ~ 7:00 p.m. GOYA parent meeting.
  5. Wednesday ~ 6:30 p.m. Family Ministry meeting.
  6. Sunday School ~ in person classes begin September 12th.  We are in need of teachers to offer their time to this important ministry of our parish.  Contact Presv. Nicole cnkeares@gmail.com or Michael Tartara michaeltartara@yahoo.com if you are able to assist.
  7. Greek School ~ in person classes begin Monday, September 20th.  In order for us to properly staff our classes, please complete the registration form no later than August 29th. Contact Father Costas with any questions.
  8. Please note the KIOSK in the outer Narthex ~ not everyone carries cash with them all the time. The kiosk is placed in the outer narthex for your convenience. Ask Parish Council for assistance if needed.
  9. New Digital Parish Directory is LIVE! Download the app on your mobile phone or laptop. See instructions in Messenger. Only parishioners will have access to information. Questions? Email directory@stpaulgoc.org. When you access your account, you will be able to edit your information, include as much or as little as you wish, and add a picture.

 

Upcoming Events in Our Parish and Beyond

  1. Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading Acts 13:25-33 | Gospel Mark 6:14-30.
  2. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 9 months for Bill Glaros [for Constantine and Despina Glaros | Bill Kokkalakis | Michael, Kocona, Anthony, Anthony and Dyonisia Vruvas].
  3. Next Sunday ~ Blessing of backpacks for all children as they begin school. The day will continue with a parish picnic right after church. Come and Reconnect with your St. Paul Family. All parishioners, young and old, are invited to attend as we anticipate the beginning of a new Ecclesiastical year. Fun activities for children, bounce playhouse. Free to all.
  4. August 26 ~ 2:00 p.m. Senior Fellowship Hot Diggity Dog on the Deck. Main course provided, please bring a side dish to share.  RSVP to Helen Dadas, Maria Regan, Sophie Steffas.
  5. September 16 ~ Philoptochos prepares meal for those 65 and older or with special circumstances.  Meals are $10 each and must be ordered by September 8th.  Delivery provided upon request to certain cities.  For reservations, questions or delivery, contact Angela Christian or Diana Steffas.

 

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond

  1. Thursday – Next Sunday ~ Sts. Constantine and Helen Cleveland Hts. Greek Festival.
  2. August 28 ~ 4:00 p.m. Greek Village “Panagiri” at the Nafpaktian Cultural Foundation Building in Olmsted Falls. FREE. RSVP by August 20th. Contact Zoe 330.425.9623 or Vickie 440.724.3851.
  3. September 3 – 6 ~ Kamm’s Corner Greek Festival.
  4. October 8 – 10 ~ YAL Conference in Pittsburgh. To obtain more information or to register, visit https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/ya/2021-yal-conference.
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