St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-12-01
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 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 Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10.

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Gospel Reading

14th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43

At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

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Saints and Feasts

December 01

Nahum the Prophet

The Prophet Nahum had Elkesaeus (Elkosh) as his homeland, and was from the tribe of Symeon; he is seventh in order among the twelve Minor Prophets He prophesied during the time of Hezekias, after the destruction of Samaria (721 years before Christ), but before the ten tribes were taken into captivity; he prophesied against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. His name means "comforter." His book of prophecy is divided into three chapters.

December 01

Philaret the Merciful of Amnia

Saint Philaret a native of Paphlagonia in Asia Minor, was a virtuous Christian layman who lived in lawful wedlock and raised a family. He was most renowned for his generosity to all in need. With the permission of God, in a short space of time he lost the greater part of his possessions to theft and other misfortunes and was left with nothing but his family, his home, and a little livestock. Yet he continued to give generously to the poor despite the faint-heartedness of his family, who reproached him for giving alms when they were in need themselves; and God, seeing his faith, restored his prosperity to him many times over. He foresaw the day of his death, and reposed in an odour of sanctity in Constantinople in 789.

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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!

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to / God the Word ineffably, /| Who was before all the ages. | Dance for joy, | O earth, on hearing | the gladsome tidings; | with the angels and the shepherds now glorify Him | Who is willing to be gazed on | as a young Child Who | before the ages is God.
H Parthenos symeron, | ton proeonion Logon, | en spileo erhete, | apotekin aporitos./ Horeve | i ikoumeni | akoutisthisa/ doxason | meta Agelon ke ton Pimenon/ voulithenta apofthine | Pedion neon | o pro eonon Theon.
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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 detail

  1. Today ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 3 | Altar Boys ~ Team 2 | Greeters ~ Team 2
  2. Today ~ Adult Catechism resumes in January 2025.
  3. Today ~ MNYMOSINO: 1 year for John Sakellakis
  4. Today ~ 40-day Churching for the son of Brian and Despina (Prasinos) Yurik.
  5. Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Sakellakis family.
  6. Today ~ GOYA is accepting FREE WILL donations for the Community Christmas cards and taking orders for poinsettia.  See them during the coffee social or online https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZNRM/home.
  7. Today ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in the back classroom
  8. Today & Next Sunday ~ ZOE for Life!® Baby Shower. Urgent need for strollers, car seats, diapers [sizes newborn, 1, 3-6], and baby wipes.  Items can be left on the stage during coffee social. Monetary donations to purchase items can also be made at on our website.
  9. Today & Next Sunday ~ Philoptochos Christmas bake sale.  Pre-orders taken during coffee social or online at https://www.stpaulgoc.org/ministries/adult-ministries/philoptochos/.
  10. Christmas Decorations ~ donations are being accepted in honor of or in memory of your loved ones to decorate the church for Christmas at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZNRM/home. 
  11. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
  12. Tuesday ~ Giving Tuesday. Donations to benefit the St Paul Endowment Fund and can be made on our website.
  13. Tuesday ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
  14. Tuesday ~ 7:30 PM GOYA basketball practice at the North Royalton High School Auxiliary Gym.
  15. Wednesday ~ Women’s Study resumes in January 2025.
  16. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Adult Greek School for beginners | 6:30 PM for intermediate students.
  17. Wednesday ~ feast of St Barbara | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  18. Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal.
  19. Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM Family Ministry meeting via Teams.
  20. Thursday ~ 11:30 AM Agape Ovens meal pick up for those with special circumstances. See Tessie Lekas or Mary Olenik for more information.
  21. Thursday ~ 6:00 PM Parish Council Christmas Dinner meeting at Astoria Café.
  22. Friday ~ feast of St Nicholas | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  23. Saturday ~ 10:00 AM GOYA Rap Session at the home of Anna Poulos.  Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and bring a $15 gift.
  24. Saturday ~ 12:30 PM Philoptochos Christmas Lunch at Ruma’s on State Road in North Royalton. Reservations required and can be made during coffee social, online https://www.stpaulgoc.org/ministries/adult-ministries/philoptochos/; $30 / person.
  25. Saturday ~ 1:30 PM YAL Brushstrokes and Balance Paint Session and Discussion at St Innocent Orthodox Church in Olmsted Township.
  26. Missions Committee is being formed for the Cleveland area, anyone wishing to participate, call Fr. Costas.
  27. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  28. Stewardship ~ By now, all should have received 2025 Stewardship Commitment Card. Please prayerfully complete and return to the church.  

Upcoming Events in Our Parish and Beyond

  1. Next Sunday ~Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 4 | Altar Boys ~ Team 3 | Greeters ~ Team 3
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros Mark 6:1-8 | | Epistle Reading Ephesians 2:14-22 | Gospel Luke 13:10-17
  3. Next Sunday ~ MYMOSINO: 3 years for Chris Karas {for Maria and Demosthenes Papaprokopis | for Domnichi and George Cappas | for Athanasios and Styliani Karas | for Kostantia and Vangelis Stergios | for Sylvia and Stefos Karas]
  4. Next Sunday ~ Breakfast with Saint Nicholas following Liturgy. Reservations can be made during coffee social or online at https://www.stpaulgoc.org/ministries/adult-ministries/philoptochos/.
  5. Next Sunday ~ 4:00 PM Pan-Orthodox Nativity Concert at St Demetrios Rocky River.
  6. December 11 ~ 6:00 PM Dance practice Junior & Senior dancers participating in CAVS game.
  7. December 12 ~ feast of St Spyridon | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  8. December 15 ~ Please note: due to a large catered event, coffee social will not be held.
  9. December 18 ~ 6:30 PM Girls Group guiding young ladies in 9 – 12th grade navigate High School as Orthodox Christian Young Women. RSVP to Dia. Angelique Phyrillas at [email protected].
  10. December 20 ~ 7:30 PM Junior & Senior dancers perform at CAVS game. Tickets available.
  11. December 22 ~ Sunday School and Greek School Christmas programs.
  12. December 24 ~ 9:00 AM Royal Hours of Christmas | 5:00 PM Vesperal Liturgy.
  13. December 25 ~ Nativity of our Lord | 8:15 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  14. December 27~ feast of St Stephen | 8:30 AM; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  15. December 29 ~ Ordination of Deacon Anastasios Phyrillas to the priesthood by His Eminence Metropolitan SAVAS.  Luncheon to follow. Complementary lunch. RSVP required by calling the church office or https://tinyurl.com/OrdinationLuncheon.
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