October 10
Eulampius & Eulampia the Martyrs
The Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia were from Nicomedia, and contested for Christ during the reign of Maximian, in the year 296.
St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2021-10-10
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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (440) 237-8998
- Email:
- messenger@stpaulgoc.org
- 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
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- 2021-10-17
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- 2021-10-03
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- 2021-09-26
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- 2021-09-19
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- 2021-09-12
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- 2021-09-05
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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10.
Brethren, working together with him, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, "At the acceptable time I have listened to you, and helped you on the day of salvation." Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We put no obstacle in any one's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, beatings, imprisonments, tumults, labors, watching, hunger; by purity, knowledge, forbearance, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
Gospel Reading
3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16
At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"
Saints and Feasts
October 10
The 14 Holy Elders of Optina Monastery
On this day we also celebrate the Synaxis of the Righteous Fathers of Optina Hermitage in Russia, who struggled valiantly in the monastic life in prayer, humility, obedience, and love, and whom God deemed worthy of the lofty gifts of discernment, prophecy, clairvoyance, and eldership, that is, the grace to guide souls on the unerring path of salvation. They are Leo (who reposed in 1841), Macarius (1860), Moses (1862), Anthony (1865), Hilarion (1873), Ambrose (1891), Anatolius (1894), Isaacius (1894), Joseph (1911), Barsanuphius (1913), Anatolius (1922), Nectarius (1928), Nicon (1931), and Isaacius (1936).
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 Martyrs Eulampius & Eulampia in the Fourth Mode
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
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.
- Today ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Julie Langos [Stamatios, Photios and Amelia Langos, Evangelia and Ioannis Nicholaou].
- Today ~ The oath of office will be offered to our GOYA Officers before Holy Communion.
- Today ~ There will be a GOYA meeting after Sunday School in the Teen Room.
- Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos following Holy Communion IN PERSON or via ZOOM with the book “For They Shall See God”, which is available in our bookstore for $14.
- Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Langos family | next week Greek School and HOPE/JOY host.
- Today ~ Festival Favorites for $5 (koulourakia, kourambiethe, and finikia) will be available during coffee hour. Frozen trays of pastitsio and tiropites are available. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted or place order through our website.
- Today – October 31 ~ Philoptochos VIRTUAL fundraiser with proceeds to benefit May Dugan Center and Philoptochos. Visit our website for more details.
- Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School
- Monday-Friday ~ Fr. Costas will be attending the National Clergy Retreat. If any pastoral emergencies arise, call the church office or his cell number and a priest from the area will respond.
- Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos IN PERSON or via ZOOM with the book “Flames of Wisdom”, which is available in our bookstore for $14.
- Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. Philoptochos general meeting.
- Tuesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Home Committee meeting.
- Wednesday ~ 6:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal in preparation to start singing in church by November.
- Thursday ~ 5:30 p.m. Adult Greek School.
- Thursday ~ 7:00 p.m. Bible Study with Father Costas WILL NOT TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK.
- Saturday ~ 4:00 p.m. Ultimate Kickball | Parents vs GOYAns at the Karas home in Hudson. RSVP https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAAA623A4F85-ultimate. Cookout, bonfire, s’mores.
- Salute to Veteran’s ~ Philoptochos is accepting names and donations for those who are serving or have served our country to create a booklet. DEADLINE October 31st. See Georgia Gallaher.
- 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.
- 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
- Next Sunday ~ Epistle Reading Titus 3:8-15 | Gospel Luke 8:5-15.
- Next Sunday ~ Dance practice for all groups.
- October 20 ~ 7:00 p.m. monthly Parish Council meeting.
- October 21 ~ Philoptochos Agape Ovens prepares meal for those 65 and older or with special circumstances. Meals are $10 each. Order by October 13. Delivery provided upon request to certain cities. For reservations, questions or delivery, contact Angela Christian or Ellie Pantazoglou.
- October 24 ~ 4:30 p.m. HOPE / JOY Fall fun at Trunk or Treat in church parking lot. Pizza provided. RSVP to Elena Giatis via text/call 440.829.1340 by October 20. Let her know what snack/drink you are bringing. Also bring candy for Trunk or Treat.
- November 6 ~ 8:00 p.m. Basile the Comedian. Purchase tickets at https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Basile-The-Comedian-At-St-Paul-Church-54001.
- November 13 ~ 9:00 a.m. Metropolis Regional Couples Retreat “Renewed Day by Day: Enlivening Our Marriage Commitment” with Fr. Alexander Goussetis in Hellenic Center. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/couples-retreat-st-paul-north-royalton-tickets-181336842377. Free to all Orthodox couples from all churches. Attend and invite your friends.
- November 15 ~ 5:30 p.m. Philoptochos Baking Class with Athina Cotronakis – choice of Spanakopita or Tiropita. $30/person. Sign up on our website or during coffee social.
Events in the Greater Cleveland Area and Beyond
- Thursday ~ 6:00 p.m. Eastern Orthodox Women’s Guild Annual Pasta Dinner at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church on Broadview Road in Parma. See Evangeline Bozikis for tickets and details.
- Next Sunday ~ 2:00 p.m. Orthodox Christian Women of Akron Welcome and Fellowship Tea presenting Presvytera Zafera Bartz “Our History, Challenge, and Vision for the Future” at Presentation of our Lord Orthodox Church in Fairlawn. RSVP to Sandy Menhorn 330.354.7792.
- October 25 ~ 6:00 p.m. Great Vespers for St. Demetrios at St. Demetrios Rocky River.
- October 26 ~ feast of St. Demetrios; 8:20 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy at St. Demetrios Rocky River followed by luncheon.
- November 8 ~ 6:30 p.m. St. Herman House annual fundraiser at Sts. Constantine and Helen, Cleveland Hts. Musical performances and artwork from current and former St. Herman House residents and members of the St. Herman House community. Tickets $25 at https://sainthermans.org/event/. Contact Santhe Loizos for more info.
Flyers
2021 Stewardship
There's still time to complete your 2021 Estimate of Giving Card and/or make a donation. For your convenience, click link or scan QR code.
October 16, 2021
Ultimate Kickball | Parents vs GOYAns. Be sure to RSVP https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAAA623A4F85-ultimate
October 21, 2021
Philoptochos Agape Ovens
October 24, 2021
HOPE / JOY Truck or Treat
Salute to Veteran's
Submit names and donation to Philoptochos of past and present who have served our country
October 2021
Philoptochos VIRTUAL Fundraiser
November 6, 2021
A Hilarious Celebration of Greek Heritage with Basile the Comedian. See Dennis Diamond during coffee social or scan code to purchase tickets.
November 13, 2021
Couples Retreat
November 15, 2021
Philoptochos Baking Class