St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-11-17
Bulletin Contents
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


[email protected] | 440.669.1316
Youth Director | Pastoral Assistant Anastasis (Soci) Phyrillas


[email protected] | 610.410.1030
Office Manager Elaine Nackowiz


[email protected] | 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. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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Saints and Feasts

November 17

Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea

Saint Gregory was born in Neocaesarea of Pontus to parents who were not Christians. He studied in Athens, in Alexandria, in Beirut, and finally for five years in Caesarea of Palestine under Origen, by whom he was also instructed in the Faith of Christ. Then, in the year 240, he became bishop of his own city, wherein he found only seventeen Christians. By the time the Saint reposed about the year 265, there were only seventeen unbelievers left there. Virtually the whole duration of his episcopacy was a time of continual, marvellous wonders worked by him. Because of this, he received the surname "Wonderworker"; even the enemies of the truth called him a second Moses (see Saint Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit, ch. 29).

November 17

Righteous Mother Hilda of Whitby

Our righteous Mother Hilda was of noble birth, being a kinswoman of Saint Edwin, King of Northumbria (celebrated Oct. 12). At the age of thirty-three she renounced the world, and lived another thirty-three years as a nun and abbess. The last six years of her life she suffered a burning fever with patience and nobility, and reposed in peace in the year 680.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Τό φαιδρόν τής Αναστάσεως κήρυγμα, εκ τού Αγγέλου μαθούσαι αι τού Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καί τήν προγονικήν απόφασιν απορρίψασαι, τοίς Αποστόλοις καυχώμεναι έλεγον· Εσκύλευται ο θάνατος, ηγέρθη Χριστός ο Θεός, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Το fethron tis Anastaseos kirigma, ek tou Agelou mathouse e tou Kyriou Mathitrie, ke tin progonikin apofasin aporipsase, tis Apostolis kafhomene elegon. Eskilefte o thanatos, igerthi Christos o Theos, doroumenos to kosmo to mega eleos.
The women disciples of the Lord, having learned from the Angel the joyous news of the Resurrection and having rejected the ancestral decision, then told the Apostles elatedly: Death has been stripped of its power; Christ God has risen, granting to the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Gregory the Wonderworker in the Plagal Fourth Mode

By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders, thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls, lest we sleep in sin unto death.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
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Welcome

This week’s Announcements

Welcome to all our guests.  We are glad you are here worshiping with us today!

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Mission Statement | St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church is a community that worships the Holy Trinity and lives out the gospel of Christ as Orthodox Christians.  We seek to do God’s will, while sharing the Faith and serving others as we pursue salvation in Christ. 
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Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church is only offered to Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through the disciplines of our faith. Speak to Fr. Costas for further detail

 

  1. Today ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 1 | Altar Boys ~ Team 3 | Greeters ~ Team 4
  2. Today ~ MNYMOSINA: 40 days for Menelaitsa Koukouvitakis [for John Koukouvitakis | for Epaminondas and Zafiro Makroglou | for Irene Zezou] | 4 years for Bill Glaros [for Michael, Kokona, Anthony, Dionysia, and Anthony Vruvas | for Constantine and Despina Glaros]
  3. Today ~ Artoclasia offered for the health of the members of Daughters of Penelope Erinys Chapter 355.  They will also host the coffee social along with the Karas family.
  4. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos immediately following Holy Communion.
  5. Today ~ Choir collects NEW socks for men or women soldiers to be distributed through Cleveland Grays Armory to assist veterans. Donations can be left on the Hellenic Center stage.
  6. Today ~ 5:00 PM FriendsGivng for all youth groups. Enjoy a potluck holiday meal, games, crafts, and IOCC project. RSVP to https://tinyurl.com/stpaul-friendsgiving.
  7. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
  8. Tuesday ~ 6:30 PM Membership committee meeting at Panera Bread Parma Shoppes.
  9. Tuesday & Thursday ~ 8:00 PM GOYA basketball practice at N. Royalton High School Aux. Gym.
  10. Wednesday ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study with Elaine Poulos via Teams https://tinyurl.com/WomenStudySTP.
  11. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM beginner Adult Greek School followed by intermediate class at 6:30 PM.
  12. Wednesday ~ 6:00 PM Stewardship committee meeting.
  13. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Fr. Costas via Teams https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
  14. Thursday ~ Entrance of the Theotokos | 8:30 AM Orthros, 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  15. Thursday ~ 1:00 PM Senior OPA Holiday Gala at J Bellas in Strongsville. 
  16. Missions Committee is being formed for the Cleveland area, anyone wishing to participate, call Fr. Costas.
  17. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  18. Stewardship ~ By now, all should have received 2025 Stewardship Commitment Card. Please prayerfully complete and return to the church.  

 

Upcoming Events in Our Parish and Beyond

 

  1. Next Sunday ~Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 2 | Altar Boys ~ Team 1 | Greeters ~ Team 1
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros John 21:14-25 | | Epistle Reading Galatians 6:11-18 | Gospel Luke 18:18-27
  3. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA: for Bill and Kathy Markos | 3 months for Helen Vitakis [for Chris Vitakis]
  4. Next Sunday ~ 11:30 AM Fall Parish Assembly following Liturgy.
  5. November 25 ~ Feast of St Katherine | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  6. November 28 ~ Happy Thanksgiving! Office closed until Monday, December 2nd.
  7. November 30 ~ Feast of Andrew the First Called Apostle | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  8. December 1 - 8 ~ ZOE for Life!® Baby Shower. Urgent need for strollers, car seats, diapers [sizes newborn, 1, 3-6], and baby wipes.  Items can be left on the stage during coffee social. Monetary donations to purchase items can also be made at on our website.
  9. December 1 & 8 ~ Philoptochos Christmas bake sale.  Pre-orders taken during coffee social or online at https://www.stpaulgoc.org/ministries/adult-ministries/philoptochos/.
  10. December 3 ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
  11. December 4 ~ feast of St Barbara | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  12. December 5 ~ 11:30 AM Agape Ovens meal pick up for those with special circumstances. See Tessie Lekas or Mary Olenik for more information.
  13. December 5 ~ 6:00 PM Parish Council Christmas Dinner meeting at Astoria Café.
  14. December 6 ~ Feast of St Nicholas | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  15. December 7 ~ 12:30 PM Philoptochos Christmas Lunch at Ruma’s on State Road in North Royalton. Reservations required and can be made during coffee social, online https://www.stpaulgoc.org/ministries/adult-ministries/philoptochos/; $30 / person. 
  16. December 8 ~ Breakfast with Saint Nicholas following Liturgy. Reservations can be made during coffee social or online at https://www.stpaulgoc.org/ministries/adult-ministries/philoptochos/.
  17. December 15 ~ Due to a large catered event, coffee social will not be held.
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