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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2023-01-08
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Welcome
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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. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13.

BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

Gospel Reading

Sunday after Epiphany
The Reading is from Matthew 4:12-17

At that time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
January 08

George of Hozeva

Saint George lived about the beginning of the ninth century in Palestine, in a certain monastery called Hozeva, which lies in a great ravine between Jerusalem and Jericho.

Allsaint
January 08

Domnica the Righteous of Constantinople

Saint Domnica was from Carthage. During the reign of the Emperor Theodosius the Great, she came with four other virgins to Constantinople, where she was baptized by Nectarius, the Patriarch of Constantinople. She remained in Constantinople and became known for her extreme asceticism, the miracles that she worked, and the grace of prophecy that adorned her. She lived until the days of the Emperors Leo and Zeno, reposing in peace about the year 474.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode

Tόν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρί καί Πνεύματι, τόν εκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εις σωτηρίαν ημών, ανημνήσωμεν πιστοί καί προσκυνήσωμεν· ότι ηυδόκησε σαρκί, ανελθείν εν τώ Σταυρώ καί θάνατον υπομείναι, καί εγείραι τούς τεθνεώτας, εν τή ενδόξω Αναστάσει αυτού.
Ton sinanarhon logon Patri ke Pnevmati, ton ek Parthenou tehthenta is sotiria imon, animnisomen pisti ke proskinisomen. Oti ivdokise sarki, anelthin en to Stavro ke thanaton ipomine, ke egire tous tethneotas, en ti endoxo Anastasi aftou.
Let us the faithful give praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation; for of His own goodwill He consented to ascend the cross in the flesh and endured death and raised the dead by His glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Theophany in the First Mode

As You were baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, then the worship of the Trinity became manifest, for the voice of the Father bore witness to You, naming You the Beloved Son; and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ God, who appeared and illumined the world, glory to You.

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

You appeared today to us on earth, O Master, | and Your light was signed on us | who cry aloud to You and say | with understanding, O Christ our God: | You came and shone forth, | O Light unapproachable.
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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.
  • Please be careful as you exit the parking lot onto Wallings Road and watch for oncoming traffic.

    1. Today ~ MNYMOSINA: 40 days for Kiki Katzakis | 1 year for Demetrios Kokkas | 3 years for Dimitrios Natsis [for Art and Effie Natsis | for Christopher and Ermioni Natsis].
    2. Today ~ Vasilopita Sunday. A Special tray to benefit St. Basil’s Academy will follow the regular collection. All ministry leaders will be invited by Father to come up and receive a piece for their group.
    3. Today ~ Join us in honoring Vaso Boukis for her many years of dedicated service as our Choir Director.
    4. Today ~ Swearing in of Parish Council followed by election of officers.
    5. Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Kokkas family and Choir. The Lekas family will host in honor of Tessie’s 90th birthday next week.
    6. Today ~ Sunday School resumes. 
    7. Today ~ GOYA meeting following Sunday School.
    8. Today ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in the back classroom.
    9. Today ~ If anyone would like to take home a poinsettia from the church, you can do so at the conclusion of services.
    10. Monday ~ 10:00 AM We will need some help to take down all the Christmas decorations. If you can assist, please join us.
    11. Monday - Friday~ Father will be making house blessings. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/STPHouseBlessing or call the church office.  Father will confirm the date and time of his arrival.
    12. Monday ~ 4:00 PM Adult Greek School resumes.
    13. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School resumes.
    14. Tuesday ~ 8:00 PM GOYA basketball practice at North Royalton High School.
    15. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School for beginners resumes.
    16. Thursday ~ 12:00 PM Philoptochos Agape Ovens meal pick up for those with special circumstances. See Mary Bozikis Olenik or Tessie Lekas for more details.
    17. Thursday ~ 8:00 PM GOYA basketball practice at North Royalton High School.
    18. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Father Costas resumes.
    19. Friday – Next Sunday ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis basketball tournament at Sts Constantine and Helen in Cleveland Heights.
    20. 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 20:19-31 | Epistle Reading Colossians 3:4-11 | Gospel Luke 17:12-19.
    2. January 17 ~ feast of Anthony the Great | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
    3. January 21 ~ 9:00 PM Metropolis Priests, Presidents, Treasurers meeting at St Demetrios Warren.
    4. January 25 ~ 6:00 PM Stewardship meeting.
    5. February 11 ~ 10:00 AM Parish Retreat “Family and Faith Growing Together in Christ” with guest speaker, Fr. Alexander Goussetis sponsored by Philoptochos.  Register during coffee social or https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MXFS4EC3DN25Q. All invited to participate.
    6. February 16 ~ 1:00 PM Senior OPA Club Agape Luncheon with St Demetrios Yassou Club as guests.  RSVP to Diana Steffas or Tessie Lekas. Meal provided; dessert appreciated.
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Flyers

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