St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-01-12
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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


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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


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13.

BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.


Gospel Reading

Sunday after Epiphany
The Reading is from Matthew 4:12-17

At that time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."


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Saints and Feasts

January 12

Tatiana the Martyr of Rome

Saint Tatiana was the daughter of a most distinguished consul of Rome. She became a deaconess of the Church, and for her confession of the Faith of Christ, she endured many torments. As she was suffering, angels punished her tormentors with the same torments they inflicted on her, until they cried out that they could no longer endure the scourges invisibly brought upon them. She was beheaded during the reign of Alexander Severus (111-135).


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Τό φαιδρόν τής Αναστάσεως κήρυγμα, εκ τού Αγγέλου μαθούσαι αι τού Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καί τήν προγονικήν απόφασιν απορρίψασαι, τοίς Αποστόλοις καυχώμεναι έλεγον· Εσκύλευται ο θάνατος, ηγέρθη Χριστός ο Θεός, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Το fethron tis Anastaseos kirigma, ek tou Agelou mathouse e tou Kyriou Mathitrie, ke tin progonikin apofasin aporipsase, tis Apostolis kafhomene elegon. Eskilefte o thanatos, igerthi Christos o Theos, doroumenos to kosmo to mega eleos.
The women disciples of the Lord, having learned from the Angel the joyous news of the Resurrection and having rejected the ancestral decision, then told the Apostles elatedly: Death has been stripped of its power; Christ God has risen, granting to the world His great mercy.

Apolytikion for Theophany Afterfeast in the First Mode

When You were baptized in the River Jordan, O Lord, It was revealed that God is worshiped in Trinity. For the voice of the Father, who had begotten You, also bore witness to You, calling You “Beloved Son,” and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed that what was said is true. In Your epiphany, O Christ God, You appeared and illumined the world. Glory to You!

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

You revealed yourself today on earth, O Master, | and Your light was stamped on us, who in the knowledge of the truth, | O Lord, extol Your epiphany. | You came; You revealed yourself, O unapproachable Light.
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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 1 | Altar Boys ~ Team 1 | Greeters ~ Team 4
  2. Today ~ MNYMOSINA:  40 days for Ioan Comsulea | 3 years for George Lardis [for Argiro and Nicholas Charnas]
  3. Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Lardis family.
  4. Today ~ Swearing in of Parish Council members with election of officers to follow.
  5. Today ~ Dance Practice for all groups following Sunday School.
  6. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School
  7. Monday ~ 7:00 PM Parish Council monthly meeting (note date change for this meeting).
  8. Tuesday ~ 6:30 PM Philoptochos meeting via Teams.
  9. Tuesday ~ 7:30 PM GOYA basketball practice at North Royalton High School Auxiliary gym.
  10. Friday ~ feast of St Anthony | 8:30 AM Orthros, 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  11. Friday – Next Sunday ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis basketball tournament at Archangel Michael in Campbell OH.
  12. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School beginner class; 6:30 PM intermediate class.
  13. Thursday ~ Bible Study via Teams with a Fr. Costas will resume January 30, 2025.
  14. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  15. 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 2 | Altar Boys ~ Team 2 | Greeters ~ Team 1
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros John 20:11-18 | | Epistle Reading Colossians 3:4-11 | Gospel Luke 17:12-19
  3. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA: 1 year of Kristine Kiriazis | 15 years for Samuel Kiriazis | 1 year for Tony Sarris | 3 years for Harry Paul | 33 years for Sylvia Paul
  4. Next Sunday ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos resumes following Holy Communion.
  5. Next Sunday ~ Dance Practice for beginner and junior dancers.
  6. Next Sunday ~ HOPE & JOY Cross Dive Pool is limited to 24 swimmers, make a $5 donation to reserve your spot https://tinyurl.com/2025-CrossDive
  7. Next Sunday ~ Souper Bowl of Caring GOYA will begin collecting dry goods for St. Herman House during coffee social. Make sure goods do not expire before February 10th.
  8. January 20 ~ Office closed.
  9. January 22 ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos resumes.
  10. January 22 ~ 6:00 PM Pray for the Unborn Children ZOE for Life!® at St. Matthew the Evangelist Antiochian Orthodox Church.
  11. January 30 ~ feast of Three Hierarchs | 8:30 AM Orthros, 9:30 AM Liturgy. 
  12. February 9 ~ Godparent Sunday with Brunch to follow.  Sponsored by St Paul Greek School. Presale tickets available; $18 adults and $8 children 5 and over.
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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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