St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-10-06
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Welcome
Flyers

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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 Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"

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Saints and Feasts

October 06

The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas

The name Thomas means, "twin." He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem [7th Century, celebrated March 11], but a friend of Jerome's), quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Αγγελικαί Δυνάμεις επί τό μνήμα σου, καί οι φυλάσσοντες, απενεκρώθησαν· καί ίστατο Μαρία εν τώ τάφω ζητούσα, τό άχραντόν σου σώμα· εσκύλευσας τόν Άδην, μή πειρασθείς υπ’αυτού· υπήντησας τή Παρθένω, δωρούμενος τήν ζωήν. Ο αναστάς εκ νεκρών, Κύριε δόξα Σοι.
Αgelike Dinamis epi to mnimasou, ke I filasontes apenekrothisan, ke istato Maria en to tafo zitousa, to ahranton sou soma, eskilefsas ton Adin, mi pirasthis ipaftou, ipindisas ti Partheno, doroumenos tin zoin, O anastas ek ton nekron, Kirie doxa Si.
Angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, and those guarding it became like dead, and at Your grave Mary was standing, seeking Your most pure body. You plundered Hades, not being tempted by it; You encountered the Virgin, granting life. O Lord, who rose from the dead, glory to You!

Apolytikion for Apostle Thomas in the Third Mode

O holy Apostle Thomas, make intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of offenses.

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 3 | Altar Boys ~ Team 3 | Greeters ~ Team 2
  2. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos immediately following Holy Communion.
  3. Today ~ GOYA meeting following Sunday School.
  4. Today ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in the back classroom.
  5. Today ~ HOPE | JOY families are invited to go apple picking at Heavenly Hill Farm in North Royalton. This event was rescheduled from last week.
  6. Today ~ 2:00 PM YAL outing at Mapleside Farms for young adults. Rescheduled from last week.
  7. Monday - Tuesday ~ 9:00 AM Philoptochos Craft Fair baking.
  8. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
  9. Tuesday ~ 6:00 PM short Philoptochos Board meeting followed by regular meeting at 6:30 PM.
  10. Wednesday ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study with Elaine Poulos via Teams https://tinyurl.com/WomenStudySTP.
  11. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Beginner Adult Greek School followed by the intermmediate class at 6:30 PM
  12. Wednesday ~  Orthodox Catechism will resume next week.
  13. Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM Parish Council meeting.
  14. Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM Choir rehearsal in the choir loft.
  15. Thursday ~ 11:30 AM Agape Ovens meal pick up for those with special circumstances. Please contact Tessie Lekas or Mary Bozikis Olenik for more details.
  16. Thursday ~ 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.
  17. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Fr. Costas via Teams https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
  18. Friday ~ 9:00 AM St Herman’s lunch meal prep and delivery. Sign up to bring items or volunteer your time at https://tinyurl.com/StHerman-Lunch. Donations can be made to the Benevolent Fund with St Herman meal in memo section.
  19. Saturday ~ 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, use SignUp Genius link or see Eleni Johnson | Ellie Pantazoglou during coffee social.
  20. 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.
  21. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  22. 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 4 | Altar Boys ~ Team 1 | Greeters ~ Team 3
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros Luke 24:12:35 | Epistle Reading Titus 3:8-15 | Gospel Luke 8:5-15
  3. October 15 ~ 6:30 PM Membership meeting at Panera Bread Shoppes of Parma.
  4. October 16 ~ 8:30 PM Stewardship Committee meeting via Teams.
  5. October 17 ~ 1:00 PM Senior OPA kafenio. We invite the community to attend.
  6. October 20 ~ Greek School Loukoumades and Frappe sale during coffee social.
  7. October 21 ~ 6:00 PM IOCC Wine & Cheese Benefit at St Michael’s Woodside. See Ken Boukis for tickets.
  8. October 25 ~ 6:00 PM Great Vespers for St Demetrios at St Demetrios Rocky River.
  9. October 26 ~ feast of St Demetrios | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy followed by luncheon at St Demetrios Rocky River.
  10. 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

    2024 Stewardship

    2024 Stewardship

    For your convenience, you can complete your 2024 Estimate of Giving Card and/or make a donation by clicking the link or scanning QR code on this flyer.

    October 6, 2024

    October 6, 2024

    [RESCHEDULED from September 29] HOPE | JOY Apple Picking following dance practice

    October 6, 2024

    October 6, 2024

    [RESCHEDULED from September 29] YAL Mapleside Outing

    October 10, 2024

    October 10, 2024

    Philoptochos Agape Ovens providing a meal for those with special circumstances

    October 12, 2024

    October 12, 2024

    Philoptochos Craft Fair

    October 20, 2024

    October 20, 2024

    Greek School Loukoumades and Frappe Sale

    October 27, 2024

    October 27, 2024

    HOPE | JOY Trunk or Treat

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