Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 6:18-23.

Brethren, having been set free from sin, you have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once yielded your members to impurity and to greater and greater iniquity, so now yield your members to righteousness for sanctification.

When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But then what return did you get from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the return you get is sanctification and its end, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gospel Reading

4th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 8:5-13

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching him and saying, "Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress." And he said to him, "I will come and heal him." But the centurion answered him, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes, and to another, 'Come,' and he comes, and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it." When Jesus heard him, he marveled, and said to those who followed him, "Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth." And to the centurion Jesus said, "Go; be it done for you as you have believed." And the servant was healed at that very moment.

Saints and Feasts

July 10

Righteous Father Anthony of the Kiev Caves

Saint Anthony, who was born in the province of Chernigov, was tonsured in the Monastery of Esphigmenou on the Holy Mountain, Athos, from whence he was sent by his abbot to Kiev to plant the monastic life in 1013, two years before the death of Saint Vladimir, Great Prince of Kiev. Dwelling at first as a hermit, the Saint gradually drew to himself others wishing to emulate his way of life. When the number of the brethren grew, a wooden church in honour of the Dormition of the Theotokos was built, thus laying the foundation of what was to become the renowned Kiev Caves Lavra. Refusing the abbotship, Saint Anthony entrusted this to his disciples, first to the blessed Barlaam, then to Saint Theodosius (See May 3), and his whole life struggled as a cave-dwelling hermit. He reposed in peace in 1073 at the age of ninety.

July 10

45 Holy Martyrs of Nikopolis, Armenia

The Forty-five Martyrs of Nikopolis contested during the reign of Licinius, in the year 315. After many torments, they were burnt alive.

July 10

Our Holy Father Gregory, Bishop of Assa

July 10

Parthenios and Eumenios of Koudoumas

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 rejoice; let the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the mighty power of His arm. He trampled down death by death and became the firstborn of the dead. From the depths of Hades, He delivered us and granted to the world great mercy.

Hymn of Church in the First Mode

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

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.
We offer Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church only to Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through the disciplines of our faith. Speak to Fr. Costas for further details.

Today ~ Sign up to work at one of the many booths during the festival online at: https://forms.gle/mLZ5S5Gq4fzKsoBR7. See Dena Wilson and Presvytera Nicole during the coffee social on Sunday or contact them to answer any questions. Please make time to offer your Stewardship of time at the Festival.
Today ~ Festival postcards are available on the glass case by the candle stand. Please take to distribute at local establishments.
Today – Next Sunday ~ Festival Gift cards are available. Send a digital gift card to family, friends, or yourself. Click here to purchase.
Wednesday ~ 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM Cashier training in the main hall for the Festival.
5. Friday – Next Sunday ~ St Paul Grecian Festival. There are many ways you can assist; help with Festival prep, or volunteer the week of the Festival. Learn more on our website.
“Raise the Heat Campaign” ~ through this effort we are fundraising to replace the boiler system in our church. We invite all our parishioners to participate. See mailing that was sent to your home a few weeks ago. Please be generous in your response and help us achieve our goal of $150,000.00.
St Paul Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, email it to: prayerchain@stpaulgoc.org.
Please note the KIOSK in the outer Narthex ~ not everyone carries cash with them all the time. The kiosk was added for your convenience. Now you can make memorial donations directly through the kiosk. See the directions next to the kiosk or ask Parish Council for assistance, if needed.

Upcoming Events in Our Parish and Beyond

Next Sunday ~ Orthros Luke 24:12-35 | Epistle Reading Titus 3:8-25 | Gospel Matthew 5:14-19.
Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Sotiri Kotopoulos | 6 months for Christ Boukis.
July 20 ~ Prophet Elias | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
July 26 ~ Saint Pareskevi | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
July 27 ~ Saint Panteleimon | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
July 27 ~ 7:00 PM Parish Council monthly meeting.
July 28 ~ 12:00 PM Agape Ovens meal pick up.
July 28 ~ 12:00 PM Philoptochos Agape Ovens meal pick-up for individuals with special circumstances. Contact Tessie Lekas or Mary Bozikis Olenik with any questions.
July 28 – 31 ~ MEFGOX Convention hosted by our Choir. We invite you to participate by attending one or more of our events. More details https://tinyurl.com/MEFGOX-CLE.
August 8 – 10~ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Greek Summer camp. Register on our website. $35 per student.
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