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 the Corinthians 1:10-17.

Brethren, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:14-22

At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.

Saints and Feasts

August 18

Floros & Lauros the Monk-martyrs of Illyria

These Martyrs were twin brothers, and stonemasons. After the martyrdom of their teachers Proclus and Maximus, they left Byzantium and came to the city of Ulpiana in Illyricum, where a certain Licinius hired them to build a temple for the idols. The wages he gave them, they distributed to the poor, and when the temple was built, Floros and Lauros gathered the paupers, and with their help put ropes about the necks of the idols, pulled them to the ground, and furnished the temple as a church. When Licinius learned of this, he had the paupers burned alive in a furnace. Floros and Lauros were tormented, then cast into a deep well, where they gave up their souls to the Lord. When their holy relics were recovered years later, they poured forth myrrh and worked many miracles; they were enshrined in Constantinople.

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 anestis 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 Afterfeast of the Dormition in the First Mode

You gave birth yet preserved your virginity. You fell asleep in death yet did not desert the world, O Theotokos. You were transported to life, as you are Mother of Life and, by virtue of your intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

The Theotokos is undying in intercession.| Immovable is our hope in her for protection. | Neither death nor burial prevailed over her. | As she is Mother of Life, she was removed to life by Him, | the Lord who lived in her ever-virgin womb.

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 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 ~ 1^st 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.