St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-09-15
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. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

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

Sunday after Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Saints and Feasts

September 15

Nikitas the Great Martyr

This Saint was of high birth among the Goths beyond the Danube River. He was taken by Athanaric, pagan ruler of the Goths, and after being tortured, was burned to death for his confession of Christ. According to some, this took place during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great; according to others, under the Emperor Gratian.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Ευραινέσθω τά ουράνια, αγαλλιάσθω τά επίγεια, ότι εποίησε κράτος εν βραχίονι αυτού ο Κύριος· επάτησε τώ θανάτω τόν θάνατον· πρωτότοκος τών νεκρών εγένετο, εκ κοιλίας Άδου ερρύσατο ημάς, καί παρέσχε τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Εfrenestho ta ourania, agaliasto ta epigia, oti epiise kratos, en vrahioni aftou o Kirios, epatise to thanato ton thanaton, prototokos ton nekron egeneto, ek kilias adou erisato imas, ke paresche to kosmo to mega eleos.
Let the heavens rejoice; let the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the mighty power of His arm. He trampled down death by death and became the firstborn of the dead. From the depths of Hades, He delivered us and granted to the world great mercy.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Soson Kyrie to laon sou | ke evlogison tin klironomian sou, | nikas tis vasilefsi | kata varvaron doroumenos | ke ton son filaton | dia tou Stavrou sou politevma.
Save, O Lord, | Your people, and bless Your inheritance. | Grant victory to our leaders against the enemy. | And protect our Nation | through the might of Your Cross.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

You who were lifted on the cross voluntarily, | O Christ our God, bestow Your tender compassions | upon Your new community to which You gave Your name. | Cause our faithful emperors to be glad in Your power, | granting them the victories against their adversaries. | And for an ally, Lord, may they have You, | peace as their armor, the trophy invincible.
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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 details.

  2. Today ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 4 | Altar Boys ~ All Teams | Greeters ~ Team 3
  4. Today ~ Orthros Matthew 28:16-20 | Epistle Reading Galatians 2:16-20 | Gospel Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
  5. Today ~ MNYMOSINO: 2 years for Christine Alex
  6. Today ~ Coffee social hosted by the family of Christine Alex.
  7. Today ~ there will be a basket in the Narthex for you to offer your support to our Seminary on its feast day and to support their effort in training our seminarians, the future clergy of our Archdiocese.
  8. Today ~ Dance Practice following Sunday School for all groups.
  9. Today ~ 3:00 PM Pan-Orthodox Choir Concert at Holy Trinity Parma to benefit the St Theodosius Cathedral Fire Restoration Fund.
  10. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School begins with Ayiasmo blessing by Father Costas.
  11. Monday – September 27 ~ Father will be conducting house blessings. Visit https://tinyurl.com/STPaulHouseBlessing or call the Church office to schedule.  Please remember, Father will contact you prior to his visit to confirm day and time.
  12. Tuesday ~ 6:00 PM Festival Volunteer Appreciation Dinner join us in expressing our gratitude to all who volunteered at the St. Paul Greek Fest. RSVP required https://tinyurl.com/appreicationFEST.
  13. Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM 1st of classes, 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.
  14. Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM Choir rehearsal in the choir loft.
  15. Thursday ~ 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. RSVP appreciated to [email protected].
  16. Thursday ~ No Bible Study with Fr. Costas this week, it resumes next Thursday.
  17. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  18. Stewardship ~ if you have fallen arears in your contribution over the summer months, please send your commitment to the office as we begin a New Ecclesiastical Year with all the ministries.


Upcoming Events in Our Parish and Beyond

  1. Next Sunday ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 1 | Altar Boys ~ Team 1 | Greeters ~ Team 4
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros Mark 16:1-8 | Epistle Reading I Corinthians 16:13-24 | Gospel Luke 5:1-11
  3. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA: 9 years for Michael Alex | 5 years for Ted Pallas
  4. Next Sunday ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos begins immediately following Holy Communion.
  5. September 25 ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study with Elaine Poulos resumes via Teams https://tinyurl.com/WomenStudySTP.
  6. September 25 ~ 6:00 PM Girls Group for girls in 9th – 12th grade navigating High School as Orthodox Christian young women.  RSVP to Angelique Phyrillas [email protected].
  7. September 25 ~ 6:30 PM Finance Committee meeting.
  8. September 26 ~ 1:00 PM Senior OPA Ice Cream Social and Flu shots. Please bring your Medicare and/or insurance card.
  9. September 29 ~ Dance Practice following Sunday School for all groups.September 29 ~ following Dance Practice, HOPE | JOY families are invited to go apple picking at  Heavenly Hill Farm in North Royalton.  RSVP [email protected].
  10. 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.
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Flyers

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