Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Luke 8:5-15

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

Saints and Feasts

October 13

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

On the Sunday that falls on or immediately after the eleventh of this month, we chant the Service to the 350 holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, which gathered in Nicaea in 787 under the holy Patriarch Tarasius and during the reign of the Empress Irene and her son, Constantine Porphyrogenitus, to refute the Iconoclast heresy, which had received imperial support beginning with the Edict issued in 726 by Emperor Leo the Isaurian. Many of the holy Fathers who condemned Iconoclasm at this holy Council later died as Confessors and Martyrs for the holy Icons during the second assult of Iconoclasm in the ninth century, especially during the reigns of Leo the Armenian and Theophilus.

October 13

Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus, & Agathonica, the Martyrs of Pergamus

Saint Carpus was Bishop of the Church of Thyatira in Asia Minor and Papylus was his deacon, whom he had ordained. Seized as Christians and tormented in Thyatira, they were taken to Sardis, whither Agathodorus, their servant, followed them, and also confessed Christ, and was tormented with them. Together with Agathonica, the sister of Saint Papylus. they were all beheaded during the reign of Decius, in the year 250.

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 Sun. of the 7th Ecumenical Council in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Supremely blessed are You, O Christ our God. You established the holy Fathers upon the earth as beacons, and through them You have guided us all to the true Faith, O greatly merciful Once, glory be to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

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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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Today ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 4 | Altar Boys ~ Team 1 | Greeters ~ Team 3
Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos immediately following Holy Communion.
Today ~ MNYMOSINO: 1 year for Mary Arnas
Today ~ 40-day Churching for the son of Jake and Alexandra (Pearl) Berg
Today ~ Maids of Athena sell DIY Autumn Pumpkin Decorating kits available for purchase during coffee social with proceeds to benefit Maids of Athena Charities.
Monday ~ 4:00 PM Little Angels will be painting pumpkins, navigating an obstacle course, and learning about St Demetrios. We invite all children from 40 days to 4 years old to join us with their parents, grandparents, or godparents.
Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
Tuesday ~ 6:30 PM Membership meeting at Panera Bread Shoppes of Parma.
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 intermediate class at 6:30 PM.
Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM 4^th Orthodox Catechism with Father Costas.
Wednesday ~ 8:30 PM Stewardship Committee meeting via Teams.
Thursday ~ 1:00 PM Senior OPA kafenio. We invite the community to attend.
Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Fr. Costas via Teams https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
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 1 | Altar Boys ~ Team 2 | Greeters ~ Team 4
Next Sunday ~ Orthros Luke 24:36-53 | Epistle Reading II Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 | Gospel Luke 8:5-15
Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA: for Mike and Maria Callas | for the Callas, Kornelakis, Mandalenakis families
Next Sunday ~ 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 25 – 27 ~ YAL Fall Retreat at Camp Nazareth Mercer PA open to 18 – 35 years olds.
October 26 ~ feast of St Demetrios | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy followed by luncheon at St Demetrios Rocky River.
October 26 ~ 3:00 PM Pan-Icarian Brotherhood Chapter Pharos fundraiser at 5007 Memphis Ave. in Cleveland for baby Atlas Pipinias who will be having heart surgery in November. Food provided. Donations can be made through PayPal @chapterpharos.
October 27 ~ 3:00 PM Little Angels and HOPE | JOY Trunk or Treat. Wear your costume and decorate your trunk! RSVP https://tinyurl.com/stpaul-trunkortreat.
October 27 ~ 4:00 PM GOYA Bonfire at the Popadiuk home.
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].
October 30 ~ 7:00 PM Family Ministry meeting via Teams.
November 2 ~ 11:00 AM Book Signing & Meet and Greet Brunch Buffet with author Yvette Manessis Corporon at Sts. Constantine & Helen Cleveland Hts. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit https://hpsneo.org/author-event-with-yvette-manessis-corporon/.

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