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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2023-01-22
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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


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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. 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 First Letter to Timothy 4:9-15.

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.


Gospel Reading

15th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 19:1-10

At that time, Jesus was passing through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."


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Saints and Feasts

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January 22

Timothy the Apostle of the 70

The Apostle Timothy, who was from Lystra of Lycaonia, was born of a Greek (that is, pagan) father and a Jewish mother. His mother's name was Eunice, and his grandmother's name was Lois (II Tim. 1:5). He became the disciple of the Apostle Paul when the latter first preached there, and he followed St. Paul during the whole period of the Apostle's preaching. Afterwards, Timothy was consecrated by him as first Bishop of the church in Ephesus. Under the supervision of John the Evangelist, who governed all the churches in Asia, he completed his life as a martyr in the year 97. He was stoned to death by the heathens, because, as some surmise, he opposed the festival held in honor of Artemis (Diana). The Apostle Paul's First and Second Epistles to Timothy were written to him.


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January 22

The Righteous Martyr Anastasius of Persia

Saint Anastasius was a Persian by race, the son of a Magus, and a soldier in the Persian army in the days of Chosroes II, King of Persia, and Heraclius, Emperor of New Rome. The Saint's Persian name was Magundat.

When Chosroes captured Jerusalem in the year 614 and took the Precious Cross away captive, Magundat heard the report of the miracles that came to pass through the Cross of our salvation. Being of a prudent mind, perplexed that an instrument of torture should be so highly honored by the Christians, yet seized with longing to learn their Faith, he diligently sought out instruction in the whole divine dispensation of Christ: His Incarnation, Passion, and Resurrection. When he learned what he sought to know, his soul was filled with wonder and joy. Withdrawing to the Holy City, he was baptized by Saint Modestus, Patriarch of Jerusalem, and became a monk, receiving the new name of Anastasius.

As he read the lives of the Saints and the accounts of the holy Martyrs, his heart was kindled with love for them to such a degree that he prayed to be counted worthy of a martyr's end like unto theirs. Finally, unable to contain his longing, he left his monastery. Encountering certain Persian Magi at Caesarea, he rebuked them for their delusion. Since Palestine was still held in the captivity of the Persians, he was taken before the Persian ruler, questioned, beaten, and imprisoned. He was then taken with other captives to Persia, where, after many tortures, refusing to espouse again the error of his fathers, he was hanged up by one hand, strangled with a noose, and beheaded. The translation of his holy relics is celebrated on the 24th of this month.


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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 Your Cross, O Lord, You shattered death; to the thief You opened Paradise. You transformed the Myrrhbearers’ lamentation, and commanded Your Apostles to proclaim that You arose, Christ our God, granting to the world Your great mercy.

Apolytikion for Timothy of the 70 in the Fourth Mode

Having learned kindness, and being always steady and sober, vested with a good conscience as befits a priest, you drew out from the Chosen Vessel the secrets of God. And having kept the faith, you have finished the fair race, O Hieromartyr Timothy. Intercede with Christ our God, entreating Him to save our souls.

Apolytikion for Martyr Anastasius the Persian in the Fourth Mode

Your Martyr, O Lord, was worthily awarded by You | the crown of incorruption, in that he contested for You our immortal God. | Since he possessed Your power, he defeated the tyrants, | dashing the demons’ powerless displays of defiance. | O Christ God, at his 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 First Mode

For our salvation you took flesh and sanctified the Virgin womb; | you blessed the aged Symeon as you lay resting in his arms, | and having come to save us all. O Christ our God, | to these troubled times, bring your lasting peace. | Give strong and undaunted faith to all your people, | O only lover of mankind.
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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: 1 year for Helen Maropis | 4 years for George Maropis | 1 year for Harry Paul | 31 years for Sylvia Paul | 15 years for Stefanos Karas.
    2. Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Hellenic Dancers | the Christ Boukis family hosts next week.
    3. Today ~ Dance practice following Sunday School for all levels.
    4. Today ~ 6:00 PM Prayer for the unborn children, at St. Michael OCA in Broadview Heights.  
    5. Monday ~ 4:00 PM Adult Greek School.
    6. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
    7. Tuesday ~ 8:00 PM GOYA basketball practice at North Royalton High School.
    8. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School for beginners.
    9. Wednesday ~ 6:00 PM Stewardship meeting.
    10. Thursday ~ 8:00 PM GOYA basketball practice at North Royalton High School.
    11. Thursday ~ Bible Study with Father Costas resumes.
    12. Friday – Next Sunday ~ GOYAns participate in Metropolis GOYA Basketball tournament hosted by St Demetrios Rocky River.
    13. Food Pantry items ~ Please make sure any items that you bring for the North Royalton Hunger Center DO NOT HAVE expired dates on them. Buy fresh non-perishable food items to donate.
    14. 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 21:14-25 | Epistle Reading II Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 | Gospel Matthew 15:21-28
    2. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 1 year for Christ Boukis [17 years for Phillip Demas | 13 years for Ted Demas].
    3. Next Sunday ~ Adult Catechism resumes following Holy Communion.
    4. January 30 ~ Three Hierarchs | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
    5. January 31 ~ Women’s Study Group resumes January 31 via TEAMS.
    6. February 2 ~ Presentation of Our Lord | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
    7. February 4 ~ 6:00 PM St Nicholas Lorain Apokriatiko Glendi. Call 440.960.2992 for tickets and information.
    8. February 9 ~ 12:00 PM Philoptochos Agape Oven Meal pick up for those with special circumstances who have reserved a meal.  Contact Mary Olenik or Tessie Lekas for more information.
    9. February 11 ~ 10:00 AM Parish RetreatFamily and Faith Growing Together in Christ” with guest speaker, Fr. Alexander Goussetis sponsored by our Philoptochos.  Register during coffee social or https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MXFS4EC3DN25Q. All invited to participate.
    10. February 11 ~ 5:00 PM Orthodoxy on Tap at St Luke the Evangelist Church in Chagrin Falls.  Vespers followed by discussion and fellowship with Fr Matthew Thurman. RSVP by February 6th via email: gorealcleveland@gmail.com.
    11. February 11 ~ 7:00 PM Nafpaktian Greek Madi Gras party. Contact George Mastrokostas 440.390.8142 or Zoe Mavrakis 330.425.9623 for tickets and information.
    12. 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.
    13. February 20 ~ Orders due for GOYA Laganes sale.  Place your order at https://tinyurl.com/StPaulLaganes or during coffee social.   Pick up on Sunday, February 26th.
    14. February 24 – April 7 ~ 5:00 PM Annunciation Cleveland Lenten Fish Fries every Friday.
    15. Job Opening ~ St Demetrios Rocky River is accepting applications for the paid position of full-time janitor for the church, facility, and Zapis Activity Center. Contact office@saintdemetiorsrr.org for more information.
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