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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2021-09-05
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Welcome
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Zacharias
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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. 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 First Letter to the Corinthians 9:2-12.

Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain." Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.

Gospel Reading

11th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 18:23-35

The Lord said this parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.' And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, 'Pay what you owe.' So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you.' He refused and went and put him in prison till he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?' And in anger his lord delivered him to the torturers, till he should pay all his debt. So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."

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Saints and Feasts

Zacharias
September 05

Holy Prophet Zacharias, Father of the Venerable Forerunner

According to the opinion of many Fathers of the Church, based on an ancient tradition, this is the Zacharias whom, as our Lord said, the Jews slew between the temple and the altar (Matt. 23:35), first, because even after the Virgin Mary gave birth, he continued to refer to her as virgin and number her among the virgins; second, because Zacharias' son John was not found during the slaughter of the Innocents, since the elderly Elizabeth had taken him and carefully hid him while he was yet an infant, in an unnamed place somewhere in the desert, where, according to the Evangelist, "the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel" (Luke 1:80). When the child was not found, his father was slain by Herod's command.

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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 unto death, O Lord who yourself are immortal Life, then did You mortify Hades by the lightning flash of Your Divinity. Also when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all the Powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to You.

Apolytikion for Zacharias the Prophet in the Fourth Mode

As a priest according to the Law of God you offered up | whole-burnt offerings, and they were most acceptable to Him, | dressed in the vestments of the priesthood, O Zacharias. | And you became a light, and you beheld mysteries; | and clearly you displayed the signs and symbols of grace | within yourself. And you, were assassinated | by the sword in the Temple of God. | O all-wise Prophet of Christ the Savior, | join the Forerunner in praying that our souls be saved.

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

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, | Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; | Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. | And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, | celebrate crying out: | “The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, | who nourishes our 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 ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Elaine Carvaines [for Angelo Daniels, Maria and Stratos Carvaines, Panagiota and Athanasios Theodorou].
  2. Monday ~ Labor Day | Office closed.
  3. Tuesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
  4. Wednesday ~ Nativity of the Theotokos; 8:00 a.m. Orthros | 9:00 a.m. Liturgy. NOTE TIME CHANGE.
  5. Saturday ~ 9:30 a.m. Pet Blessing by the soccer field.
  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 Galatians 6:11-18 | Gospel John 3:13-17.
  2. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA:  1 year for Kathy Trihas [for Haralambos Trihas]; 6 years for Michael Alex; 2 years for Theodore Pallas [for James Pallas; Rose Vardas; James, Helen, Peter, and Teddy Alex].
  3. Next Sunday ~ Sunday School begins following Holy Communion.
  4. Next Sunday ~ Festival Favorites for $5 (koulourakia, kourambiethe, and finikia) will be available during the Parish Fair. You will also be able to purchase frozen trays of pastitsio, tiropites, and vegan dolmades. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted. Place your order in advance.
  5. September 14 ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting.
  6. September 15 ~ 7:00 p.m. monthly Parish Council meeting.
  7. September ~ 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON Bible Study with Father Costas begins.
  8. 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.
  9. September 18 ~ 1:00 p.m. Altar Boy Seminar for those in grades 3 – 12 followed by bowling. Please RSVP to the church office by September 15.
  10. September 19 ~ 11:15 a.m. Special Parish Assembly.
  11. September 22 ~ 7:00 p.m. Grief Share sessions to support those who have lost a loved one.
  12. September 26 ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos begins following Holy Communion.
  13. September 28 ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos begins.

 

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond

  1. Friday - September 6 ~ Kamm’s Corner Greek Festival.
  2. Friday – September 6 ~ Pan-Icarian Convention at Hilton Cleveland Downtown.  Saturday Glendi and Sunday Night Grand Ball Dance $30. For more information, contact Gus Katsas 440.233.9380.
  3. 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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Flyers

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