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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-10-30
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Welcome
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Zenobia
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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

Protopresbyter Fr Costas P Keares


frcostas@stpaulgoc.org | 440.669.1316
Youth Director | Pastoral Assistant Anastasis (Soci) Phyrillas


aphyrillas@stpaulgoc.org | 610.410.1030
Office Manager 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. 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 Galatians 1:11-19.

Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.

Gospel Reading

5th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 16:19-31

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"

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Saints and Feasts

Zenobia
October 30

The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia

These Saints were from Aegae in Cilicia, brought up in piety by their parents. Zenobius was a physician, and healed many freely by the power of God; because of his virtue he was consecrated Bishop of Aegae. With his sister he was taken by Lysias the Governor, and after many tortures they were beheaded, about the year 290, during the reign of Diocletian.

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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 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.

Apolytikion for Cleopas & Artemas of the 70 in the Third Mode

Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You | The crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God. | Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, | dashing the demons’ powerless displays of defiance. | O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save our souls.

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 Second Mode

A protection of Christians unshameable, | intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, | reject not | the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. | Instead, | come to us for you are good; | Your loving help bring unto us | who are crying in faith to you: | Hasten to intercede | and speed now to supplicate, | as a protection for all time, | Theotokos, for those who honor you.
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Welcome

This Weeks Announcements

  • We extend greetings and a warm welcome to all visitors worshipping with us today. Following the Liturgy, please join us in our Hellenic Center for the coffee hour.
  • 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.
  1. Today ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for George Dellaportas.
  2. Today ~ On the occasion of the feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian, celebrated Nov. 1st, our Philoptochos will pass a second tray and all proceeds will go to the Patriarchate to support their philanthropic needs. Checks can be made out to St. Paul Philoptochos, c/o Patriarchate.
  3. Today ~ 2nd speaker offering a Stewardship reflection.
  4. Today ~ Coffee Social is hosted by the Dellaportas family and next week Stewardship will host.
  5. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos following Holy Communion in person or via Microsoft Teams  https://tinyurl.com/AdultCatechism.  Link is the same each week. Open to all.
  6. Today ~ 4:00 PM HOPE / JOY Family Trunk or Treat. Wear a costume and decorate your trunk.
  7. Today ~ 6:00 PM GOYA Bonfire in the church parking lot.
  8. Monday ~ 4:00 PM Adult Greek School.
  9. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School will not be held this week; resumes next week.
  10. Tuesday ~ 10:00 AM Women’s Book Study with Elaine Poulos via Microsoft TEAMS https://tinyurl.com/STPWomenStudy. Link is the same each week.   
  11. Tuesday ~ 7:00 PM Home Committee meeting.
  12. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School for beginners (students in 3rd – 6th grade).
  13. Wednesday ~ 6:00 PM Stewardship Committee meeting.
  14. Wednesday ~ 6:00 PM Hellenic Preservation Society meeting at St Demetrios Rocky River. FREE admission; all are welcome.  RSVP at hpscleveland@gmail.com or Gary Thomas 440.823.9011.
  15. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Father Costas via Microsoft TEAMS. https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.  Link is the same each week.
  16. Saturday – Next Sunday ~ Junior and Senior dancers and instructors attend Metropolis Folk Dance Festival hosted by Annunciation Cathedral in Columbus.
  17. St Paul Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, email it to: prayerchain@stpaulgoc.org. 

 

Upcoming Events in Our Parish and Beyond

  1. Next Sunday ~ Orthros John 21:1-14 | Epistle Reading Galatians 2:16-20 | Gospel Luke 8:41-56.
  2. Next Sunday ~ Stewardship Sunday. Please bring your completed 2023 Estimate Pledge card.
  3. Next Sunday ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner.
  4. November 8 ~ Synaxis of the Holy Angels | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  5. November 9 ~ feast of St Nektarios | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  6. November 10 ~ 12:00 PM Philoptochos Agape Ovens meal pick up.
  7. November 12 ~ 9:00 AM GOYA and parents needed to volunteer to build ten beds for children in need through Good Knights in Lorain.  RSVP to Soci by October 30th.
  8. November 12 ~ 9:00 AM Fall Retreat at Sts Constantine & Helen Cleveland Hts “Learning the Liturgy” What Goes on Behind the Screens.  Registration includes breakfast and lunch: $10; $15 after November 7.  Contact Heidi Peters 216.570.4537 hzpeters@sbcglobal.net.
  9. November 13 ~ Youth Sunday.  We welcome our youth to serve in the various capacities during the liturgy. RSVP to Soci at https://tinyurl.com/STPYouthSunday or via text.
  10. November 13 ~ GOYA meeting following Sunday School.  Senior dance practice after meeting.
  11. November 13 ~ Choir is collecting Socks for Soldiers in honor of Veteran’s Day.  Donations of new socks, all styles for both men and women, can be dropped off in the social hall.
  12. November 14 ~ 6:30 PM St Herman House FOCUS Cleveland 10th Annual November fundraiser, “An Evening with Fr. Paul Abernathy” at St Sava on Wallings Road. Tickets $30. Purchase online at www.sainthermans.org/event.
  13. November 17 ~ 1:00 PM Senior Fellowship Christmas gathering at Pappou’s Family Restaurant on Snow Road in Parma.  RSVP to Mary Pagonakis or Tessie Lekas.
  14. November 18 – 20 ~ Metropolis GOYA Fall Retreat at Camp Nazareth.  A few boy spots remain.
  15. November 20 ~ Greek School loukoumades sale during coffee social.
  16. November 20 ~ Dance practice for beginner and junior dancers following Sunday School.
  17. November 20 ~ 11:30 AM Parish Assembly.  The 2023 budget will be presented for approval and nominations for Parish Council members still being accepted.
  18. November 21 ~ Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  19. November 22 ~ 7:00 PM Parish Council monthly meeting.
  20. November 24 ~ Happy Thanksgiving | office closed until Monday.
  21. November 30 ~ feast of St Andrew | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
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Flyers

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