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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2021-09-12
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Welcome
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Allsaint
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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 Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

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

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."

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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
September 12

Autonomos the Martyr

This saint was a bishop in Italy. Fleeing from the persecution of Diocletian in 298, he came to Bithynia, where he went from place to place converting many from the idols to the true God. Because of this, one day as he was celebrating the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Archangels, they who worshipped wood and stones fell upon him and beat him to death with staves and stones.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Ευραινέσθω τά ουράνια, αγαλλιάσθω τά επίγεια, ότι εποίησε κράτος εν βραχίονι αυτού ο Κύριος· επάτησε τώ θανάτω τόν θάνατον· πρωτότοκος τών νεκρών εγένετο, εκ κοιλίας Άδου ερρύσατο ημάς, καί παρέσχε τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Εfrenestho ta ourania, agaliasto ta epigia, oti epiise kratos, en vrahioni aftou o Kirios, epatise to thanato ton thanaton, prototokos ton nekron egeneto, ek kilias adou erisato imas, ke paresche to kosmo to mega eleos.
Let the heavens sing for joy, and let everything on earth be glad. For with His Arm the Lord has worked power. He trampled death under foot by means of death; and He became the firstborn from the dead. From the maw of Hades He delivered us; and He granted the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Apodosis of Nativity of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode

Your Nativity, O Theotokos, imparted joy to the entire earth, for out of you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God. He mollified the curse and instead gave His blessing; and causing death to be neutralized, He granted us eternal life.

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 ~ we welcome to our parish our new Metropolis Youth Director Alyssa Kyritsis. She is a graduate of our theological school and she will be offering the sermon today. She will also be present at our GOYA gathering this afternoon.
  2. Today ~ 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. Today ~ in person Sunday School classes begin following Holy Communion. All the Sunday School children along, with their teachers, will be asked to come first to receive Holy Communion. They will meet their teacher in the Narthex and then go down to their class as a group. Parents do not need to go downstairs. As previously mentioned, we are following the North Royalton School District COVID guidelines. As of today, it is required that all children 11 years old and younger wear a facemask in the classroom.
  4. Today ~ the Parish Fair scheduled for today has been canceled.  Please see the brochure included with your weekly bulleting highlighting the various ministries our parish offers.
  5. Today ~ Festival Favorites for $5 (koulourakia, kourambiethe, and finikia) will be available during coffee hour. You will also be able to purchase frozen trays of pastitsio, tiropites, and vegan dolmades. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted. Purchases can also be made on our website.
  6. Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos meeting.
  7. Thursday ~ Philoptochos prepares meal for those 65 and older or with special circumstances.  For reservations, questions or delivery, contact Angela Christian or Diana Steffas.
  8. Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON Bible Study with Father Costas begins.
  9. Saturday ~ 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. Saturday ~ 5:00 p.m. Young Adult Pan-Orthodox Vespers and Potluck at St. Elia Orthodox Church in Akron with Fr. Nick Halkias.
  11. Greek School ~ in person classes begin Monday, September 20th. 
  12. 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.
  13. 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 ~ 11:15 a.m. Special Parish Assembly.
  3. Next Sunday ~ 3:00 p.m. HOPE | JOY (children in Pre-school – 6th grade) Hayride at Hillside Farms. RSVP necessary: https://tinyurl.com/8knn6z4e.
  4. September 21 ~ 7:00 p.m. monthly Parish Council meeting.
  5. September 22 ~ 7:00 p.m. Grief Share sessions to support those who have lost a loved one. Please RSVP if you’re planning to attend.
  6. September 23 ~ 2:00 p.m. Senior Fellowship Ice Cream Social Kafenio. Everyone welcome!
  7. September 26 ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos begins following Holy Communion.
  8. September 28 ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos begins.

 

Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond

  1. Saturday ~ 10:00 a.m.  Eastern Orthodox Women’s Guild meeting at St. Matthew on Albion Road in North Royalton will welcome members and visitors for fellowship and refreshments.
  2. 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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