St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-01-05
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 Timothy 4:5-8.

TIMOTHY, my son, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.

For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Gospel Reading

Sunday before Epiphany
The Reading is from Mark 1:1-8

The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophets, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.' John was baptizing in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

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Saints and Feasts

January 05

The Holy Martyrs Theopemptus and Theonas

When the persecution of Diocletian broke out in 290, Saint Theopemptus, a bishop, was taken for his confession of Christ, and convicted Diocletian to his face for his error and ungodliness. Remaining unhurt after cruel tortures, he was given poison to drink, which had been prepared by a sorcerer named Theonas. Protected by divine grace from this also, he drew Theonas to Christ, and after other torments, was beheaded. Saint Theonas was cast into a pit and buried alive.

January 05

Righteous Syncletike of Alexandria

Saint Syncletike was from Alexandria in Egypt. She lived eighty-three years in virginity and asceticism, and became the leader and teacher of many nuns. What Saint Anthony the Great was to men, she became to women: a model of mortification of the flesh, of patience in afflictions, and of wise instruction; for this, she is known a "Amma," a title corresponding to "Abba." Towards the end of her long life, she was stricken with an exceedingly painful disease, which she endured with faith and magnanimity. She reposed in the middle of the fourth century. It is said of Saint Syncletike that she was the virgin who hid Saint Athanasius from the Arians for more than a year in the environs of Alexandria, and it is to Saint Athanasius that her life is ascribed (PG 18:1488-1557).

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Ευραινέσθω τά ουράνια, αγαλλιάσθω τά επίγεια, ότι εποίησε κράτος εν βραχίονι αυτού ο Κύριος· επάτησε τώ θανάτω τόν θάνατον· πρωτότοκος τών νεκρών εγένετο, εκ κοιλίας Άδου ερρύσατο ημάς, καί παρέσχε τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Εfrenestho ta ourania, agaliasto ta epigia, oti epiise kratos, en vrahioni aftou o Kirios, epatise to thanato ton thanaton, prototokos ton nekron egeneto, ek kilias adou erisato imas, ke paresche to kosmo to mega eleos.
Let the heavens rejoice; let the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the mighty power of His arm. He trampled down death by death and became the firstborn of the dead. From the depths of Hades, He delivered us and granted to the world great mercy.

Apolytikion for Eve of Epiphany in the Fourth Mode

Jordan River once turned back when Elisha struck its stream | with his mantle in the wake of Elias’s ascent; | and the water was parted to the one side and to the other. | And thus the fluid stream became a dry way for him, | a symbol and truly a type of Baptism, | by which we now pass over the streaming passage of the present life. | And Christ appeared at the Jordan River | to sanctify the waters.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

To the flowing streams today | of River Jordan, | comes the Lord and cries aloud | to John the Baptist and says | “Be not afraid and to baptize me now; | for I come to save | Adam, the first-formed man.
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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 4 | Altar Boys ~ Team 13 | Greeters ~ Team 3
  2. Today ~ Eve of Epiphany | Strict fast | Vasilopita Sunday.
  3. Today ~ Coffee Social is cancelled due to renovation of the Hellenic Center dance floor.
  4. Today ~ Stewardship Outreach Project to benefit those receiving food distributions through St Mary of Egypt.  In honor of Epiphany, recipients will receive a PUR water filter. To donate a filter, visit https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z01D/campaign/C-1582J.
  5. Today ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in back classroom.
  6. Today ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers of Epiphany and blessing of water.
  7. Monday ~ feast of Epiphany | 8:30 AM Orthros, 9:30 AM Liturgy and blessing of the waters.
  8. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
  9. Tuesday ~ feast of St John the Baptist | 8:30 AM Orthros, 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  10. Tuesday ~ 5:30 PM Stewardship meeting.
  11. Tuesday ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
  12. Tuesday ~ 7:30 PM GOYA basketball practice at North Royalton High School Auxiliary gym.
  13. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School beginner class; 6:30 PM intermediate class.
  14. Thursday ~ 11:30 AM Agape Ovens meal pickup for those with special circumstances. For more information, contact Tessie Lekas or Mary Bozikis Olenik.
  15. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study via Teams with a Fr. Costas. Everyone welcome to join https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
  16. Thursday ~ 8:00 PM GOYA basketball practice at North Royalton High School Auxiliary gym.
  17. Missions Committee is being formed for the Cleveland area, anyone wishing to participate, call Fr. Costas.
  18. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  19. 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 1 | Altar Boys ~ Team 2 | Greeters ~ Team 4
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros John 20:1-10 | | Epistle Reading Ephesians 4:7-13 | Gospel Matthew 4:12-17
  3. Next Sunday ~ Swearing in of Parish Council members with election of officers to follow.
  4. Next Sunday ~ Dance Practice for all groups following Sunday School.
  5. January 13 ~ 7:00 PM Parish Council monthly meeting (note date change for this meeting).
  6. January 14 ~ 6:30 PM Philoptochos meeting via Teams.
  7. January 17 ~ feast of St Anthony | 8:30 AM Orthros, 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  8. January 17 – 19 ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis basketball tournament at Archangel Michael in Campbell OH.
  9. January 19 ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos resumes following Holy Communion.
  10. January 19 ~ Dance Practice for beginner and junior dancers.
  11. January 19 ~ HOPE & JOY Cross Dive Pool is limited to 24 swimmers, make a $5 donation to reserve your spot https://tinyurl.com/2025-CrossDive
  12. January 20 ~ Office closed.
  13. January 22 ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos resumes.
  14. January 23 ~ 5:30 PM HPS "From Ancient Creece to CMA" with presentation and lecture on recent acquisitions and upcoming exibition by Dr Seth Pevnick in the St Paul Hellenic Center. Dinner tickets $25.  Contact Maribeth Lekas for details.
  15. January 30 ~ feast of Three Hierarchs | 8:30 AM Orthros, 9:30 AM Liturgy.
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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.

    January 19, 2025

    January 19, 2025

    Cross Dive

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