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 details.
- Today ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 4 | Altar Boys ~ Team 1 | Greeters ~ Team 3
- Today ~ MNYMOSINA: 4 years for Clara Kostantaras |for Kostandinos and Kereakoula Kostanataras | for Eleni, Demetri, Stella, Stephen, and Michael Makiaris | for Carl and Katherine Valente | for Anthony Valente | for Karen Valente Radbourne [for Theodore and Alice Valente, for Peter Crummett]
- Today ~ Backpack Blessing for all students following Liturgy.
- Tuesday ~ 11:30 AM Agape Ovens meal pick up for those with special circumstances. Contact Tessie Lekas or Mary Bozikis Olenik for details.
- Wednesday ~ 2:00 PM Senior OPA exercise class in the Hellenic Center for individuals of all ages.
- Wednesday ~ 6:30 PM Stewardship meeting.
- Thursday ~ 12:30 PM Senior OPA lunch at Papou’s Tap & Grille in Aurora with Sts Constantine & Helen Seniors group. Meet in the St Paul parking lot by 11:45AM if you would like to carpool. RSVP to Maria Regan or Diana Steffas.
- Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].
Upcoming Events in Our Parish and Beyond
- Next Sunday ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 1 | Altar Boys ~ Team 2 | Greeters ~ Team 4
- Next Sunday ~ Orthros John 20:19-31 | Epistle Reading 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 | Gospel Matthew 14:22-34
- Next Sunday ~ following Liturgy, parish volnteers will be preparing a meal for delivery to St Herman’s. Visit https://tinyurl.com/StHermanMeal to sign up or bring items. Visit https://tinyurl.com/DonationSTPGOC to make a monetary donation to the benevolent fund.
- September 7 ~ 10:00 AM Pet Blessing at the soccer field behind church.
- September 8 ~ Philoptochos collects school supplies for students of John Muir Elementary School in Parma. Donations may be brought to the school bus in the church parking lot.
- September 14 ~ Elevation of the Cross | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy. Blessing of Holy Water and the beginning of house blessings. More information to sign us will follow.
- September 14 ~ 11:00 AM Altar Boy Seminar for boys in grades 3 – 12. RSVP to [email protected].
- September 18 ~ 1st Orthodox Catechism Class for those interested in learning about the Orthodox Faith, those interested in converting or those who simply want to brush up on their faith. Register at https://tinyurl.com/CatechismSTP or email [email protected] or call at 440.237.8998.
- September 19 ~ 7:00 PM complimentary Wine and Cheese evening hosted by the parish Endowment Committee open to all parishioners wishing to learn more about the St Paul Greek Orthodox Church Endowment Fund.
- September 20 – 24 ~ Metropolis Family Camp at Camp Nazareth “Growing in Gratitude.” Open to families of all sizes and ages. Learn more at https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/family-camp.
- September 29 ~ 2:00 PM Dr. John and Helen Collis Lecture “The Art of Antiquity: Objects and Their Biographies from the Athenian Agora” at the Case Western Reserve University Tinkham Veale Center in Cleveland. FREE; ticket required.
- NEW Healthcare Ministry ~ Healthcare workers (i.e., doctors, nurses, EMT workers, etc.) are invited to be a part of this new ministry. Learn more… https://tinyurl.com/HealthcareMinistry.