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.
- Today ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 4 | Altar Boys ~ All Teams | Greeters ~ Team 4
- Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Kariotakis family.
- Today ~ MNYMOSINA: 40 days for Frances Kariotakis | 1 year for Odess Balis
- Today ~ 2:30 PM Senior OPA Live Theater trip to Cassidy Theatre in Parma Heights to see Freaky Friday the Musical. Limited number of seats available at $23.00 each. Contact Renie Steffas if interested.
- Prosphora Ministry ~ Each Sunday, we are looking for two individuals or families to make three or four loaves. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/stp-prosphora-ministry.
- Monday ~ 6:00 PM AED training for ushers and Parish Council members or anyone who attends church regularly and would like to assist if needed. Training will be held at the Richfield Fire Department 4410 W Streetsboro Rd (Rte 303 and Broadview Road). RSVP to [email protected].
- Tuesday ~ 6:00 PM in-person Stewardship meeting.
- Tuesday ~ 7:00 PM Special Five Church Meeting in St Paul teen room with guest speakers from the creators of the Archons Sprouts Program and representatives of the Metropolis Administrative Committee. RSVP to [email protected] by August 22, 2025. Open to all Archons, Parish Council members, and Sunday School teachers.
- Wednesday ~ feast of St Phanurius | 8:30 AM. Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
- Thursday ~ 6:30 PM Family Ministry calendar planning meeting in Teen Room
- Friday ~ Beheading of St John the Baptist | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
- Friday – Next Monday ~ Kamm’s Corner Greek Festival at the Cretan Club on W 168th and Lorain.
- Saturday ~ 10:00 AM St Demetrios Rocky River Golf Outing at Grey Hawk Golf Course in LaGrange OH. Register at https://birdease.com/32444/register or contact Manual Steffas for more information.
- Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].
- St Paul Part-Time Office Assistant ~ View job description. If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Upcoming Events Next Week and Beyond
- Next Sunday ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 1|Altar Boys ~ All Teams| Greeters ~ Team 1
- Next Sunday ~ Orthros Matthew 28:16-20 | Epistle Reading Hebrews 9:1-7 | Gospel Matthew 19:16-26
- September 1 ~ Labor Day | New Ecclesiastical Year begins | Office closed.
- September 2 ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
- September 6 ~ 9:00 AM Cleveland 5K to benefit IOCC at Lakewood Park. Learn more at: https://give.iocc.org/event/cleveland-5k-to-benefit-iocc/e698515.
- September 7 ~ First Day of Sunday School Register to help our teachers plan and to receive updates on Little Angels, HOPE/JOY, & GOYA https://tinyurl.com/StPaul-SundaySchool2025
- September 7 ~ Parish Fair following Liturgy. See all the exciting things our ministries are offering in the new Ecclesiastical year.
- September 7 ~ Philoptochos Stuff the Bus with school supplies to support students, teachers, and staff at John Muir Elementary School in Parma. Drop off between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
- September 7 ~ 4:00 – 8:30 PM GOYA Kickoff All 7th – 12th graders are invited to join this fantastic group. Hosted by our GOYA Presidents, Gia & Mia Popadiuk. RSVP to 216-570-1252
- September 8 ~ Nativity of the Theotokos | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
- September 10 ~ 7:00 PM monthly Parish Council meeting.
- September 13 ~ 10:00 AM Pet Blessing by the soccer field.
- September 13 ~ 10:00 AM Eastern Orthodox Women’s Guild blessing for the New Year at Holy Trinity in Parma. Fellowship, refreshments, calendar review, and assembly of IOCC Kid’s School Kits.
- September 13 ~ 11:00 AM Altar Boy Seminar followed by mini-golf outing. RSVP to Fr Anastasios at [email protected].
- September 14 ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in the Teen Room.
- September 15 ~ 5:30 PM Greek School classes begin with Ayiasmo. Register at https://tinyurl.com/GreekSchoolSTP.
- September 28 ~ 2:00 PM Collis Lecture and HPS Reception at Cleveland Museum of Art “Virtue and Adornment in Byzantium: Beautiful Bodies in the Christian East” by Alicia Walker. FREE but tick required. Visit hpsneo.org or contact Dean Peters 216.570.4537.