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 3 | Altar Boys ~ Team 3 | Greeters ~ Team 2
- Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos immediately following Holy Communion.
- Today ~ GOYA meeting following Sunday School.
- Today ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in the back classroom.
- Today ~ HOPE | JOY families are invited to go apple picking at Heavenly Hill Farm in North Royalton. This event was rescheduled from last week.
- Today ~ 2:00 PM YAL outing at Mapleside Farms for young adults. Rescheduled from last week.
- Monday - Tuesday ~ 9:00 AM Philoptochos Craft Fair baking.
- Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
- Tuesday ~ 6:00 PM short Philoptochos Board meeting followed by regular meeting at 6:30 PM.
- Wednesday ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study with Elaine Poulos via Teams https://tinyurl.com/WomenStudySTP.
- Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Beginner Adult Greek School followed by the intermmediate class at 6:30 PM
- Wednesday ~ Orthodox Catechism will resume next week.
- Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM Parish Council meeting.
- Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM Choir rehearsal in the choir loft.
- 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.
- 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.
- Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Fr. Costas via Teams https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].
- 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
- Next Sunday ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 4 | Altar Boys ~ Team 1 | Greeters ~ Team 3
- Next Sunday ~ Orthros Luke 24:12:35 | Epistle Reading Titus 3:8-15 | Gospel Luke 8:5-15
- October 15 ~ 6:30 PM Membership meeting at Panera Bread Shoppes of Parma.
- October 16 ~ 8:30 PM Stewardship Committee meeting via Teams.
- October 17 ~ 1:00 PM Senior OPA kafenio. We invite the community to attend.
- October 20 ~ Greek School Loukoumades and Frappe sale during coffee social.
- October 21 ~ 6:00 PM IOCC Wine & Cheese Benefit at St Michael’s Woodside. See Ken Boukis for tickets.
- October 25 ~ 6:00 PM Great Vespers for St Demetrios at St Demetrios Rocky River.
- October 26 ~ feast of St Demetrios | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy followed by luncheon at St Demetrios Rocky River.
- 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].