St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-09-29
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. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 1:21-24; 2:1-4.

Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has commissioned us; he has put his seal upon us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

But I call God to witness against me - it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth. Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith. For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all. For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

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Saints and Feasts

September 29

Cyriacus the Hermit of Palestine

This Saint was born in Corinth in 448. He went to Palestine to the Lavra of Euthymius the Great, but because of his youth was sent by Saint Euthymius to Saint Gerasimus; after the death of Saint Gerasimus he returned to the Lavra of Saint Euthymius. Later he took on a more rigorous life of asceticism in the wilderness of Natoufa, where there was nothing to eat except the exceedingly bitter wild herb called squills, which, however, through his prayers, God made sweet for him and his disciple. He lived 107 years and reposed in the year 555.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode

Tόν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρί καί Πνεύματι, τόν εκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εις σωτηρίαν ημών, ανημνήσωμεν πιστοί καί προσκυνήσωμεν· ότι ηυδόκησε σαρκί, ανελθείν εν τώ Σταυρώ καί θάνατον υπομείναι, καί εγείραι τούς τεθνεώτας, εν τή ενδόξω Αναστάσει αυτού.
Ton sinanarhon logon Patri ke Pnevmati, ton ek Parthenou tehthenta is sotiria imon, animnisomen pisti ke proskinisomen. Oti ivdokise sarki, anelthin en to Stavro ke thanaton ipomine, ke egire tous tethneotas, en ti endoxo Anastasi aftou.
Let us the faithful give praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation; for of His own goodwill He consented to ascend the cross in the flesh and endured death and raised the dead by His glorious resurrection.

Apolytikion for Cyriacus the Anchorite in the First Mode

As a citizen of the desert and an angel incarnate | and a wonder-worker you shone forth, O Cyriacus, our God-bearing father. | Since you received the spiritual gifts | by fasting and vigilance and prayer, | you can cure those who are ailing and heal the souls | of those who run to you with faith. | Glory to Him who gave His might to you; | glory to Him who placed a crown on you; | glory to Him who operates through you, providing cures to all.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

A protection of Christians unshameable, | intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, | reject not | the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. | Instead, | come to us for you are good; | Your loving help bring unto us | who are crying in faith to you: | Hasten to intercede | and speed now to supplicate, | as a protection for all time, | Theotokos, for those who honor you.
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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.

  1. Today ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 2 | Altar Boys ~ Team 2 | Greeters ~ Team 1
  2. Today ~ MNYMOSINA: 40 days for Odess Balis | 40 days for Helen Vitakis | 1 year for Paraskevy Frank
  3. Today ~ 40-day Churching for the daughter of Lukas and Alexandra (Mazzeo) Trott.
  4. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos immediately following Holy Communion.
  5. Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by Greek Corner.
  6. Today ~ Dance Practice following Sunday School for all groups.
  7. Today ~ following Dance Practice, HOPE | JOY families are invited to go apple picking at  Heavenly Hill Farm in North Royalton.  RSVP [email protected].
  8. Today ~ 2:00 PM YAL outing at Mapleside Farms for all young adults.
  9. Today ~ 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.
  10. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
  11. Tuesday ~ 11:30 AM Senior OPA invited to lunch with Yassou Club at St Demetrios Rocky River. Car pool available from St. Paul.  RSVP to Diana Steffas or Maria Regan.
  12. Tuesday ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
  13. Wednesday ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study with Elaine Poulos via Teams https://tinyurl.com/WomenStudySTP.
  14. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Beginner Adult Greek School | 6:30 PM Intermediate Adult Greek School.
  15. Wednesday ~ 6:30 PM Finance Committee meeting.
  16. Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM 3rd Orthodox Catechism Class with Father Costas.
  17. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Fr. Costas via Teams https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
  18. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Choir rehearsal in the choir loft.
  19. Parish Council Elections ~ The Nomination Committee comprised of Jim Economou, Thalia Marakas and Irene Pontikos are asking parishioners to consider offering a year or more to serve on the St Paul Parish Council. Please see them today during the coffee social.
  20. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  21. 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 3 | Altar Boys ~ Team 3 | Greeters ~ Team 2
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros Luke 24:1-12 | Epistle Reading II Corinthians 4:6-16 | Gospel Luke 7:11-16
  3. Next Sunday ~ GOYA meeting following Sunday School in Teen Room.
  4. Next Sunday ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in back classroom.
  5. October 7 & 8 ~ 9:00 AM Philoptochos Craft Fair baking.
  6. October 8 ~ 6:30 PM Philoptochos meeting.
  7. October 9 ~ 7:00 PM Parish Council meeting.
  8. October 10 ~ 11:30 AM Agape Ovens meal pick up for those with special circumstances. Please contact Tessie Lekas or Mary Bozikis Olenik for more details.
  9. October 10 ~ 6:00 PM Eastern Orthodox Women’s Guild Annual Fundraising Dinner at Holy Trinity Parma. All proceeds to benefit St Theodosius Cathedral. See Evangeline Bozikis for tickets.
  10. October 11 ~ 9:00 AM St Herman’s lunch meal prep and delivery.
  11. October 12 ~ 9:00 AM Philoptochos Craft Fair. Tell a friend and spread the word. There will be over 60 booths available for your perusal. If you would like to assist, please use SignUp Genius link.
  12. October 15 ~ 6:30 PM Membership meeting at Panera Bread Shoppes of Parma.
  13. October 16 ~ 8:30 pm Stewardship Committee meeting via Teams.
  14. October 21 ~ 6:00 PM IOCC Wine & Cheese Benefit at St Michael’s Woodside.  See Ken Boukis for tickets.
  15. October 29 ~ 6:30 PM Usher Training with Homeland Security for all Parish Council Members and volunteers serving as ushers or greeters. RSVP to [email protected].
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Flyers

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