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
- Today ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 2 | Altar Boys ~ Team 2 | Greeters ~ Team 1
- Today ~ MNYMOSINO | 2 years for Soultana Page
- Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos following Holy Communion.
- Today ~ Greek School Independence Day program following Liturgy. Students sponsor Loukoumades and Frappe sale.
- Today ~ Learn more about the online directory for parishioners and have your picture taken. Look for the photo booth during coffee social.
- Today ~ Diaper collection for ZOE for Life!® sponsored by Maids of Athena.
- Monday ~ 1:00 PM Festival baking begins! Note the new start time for today. We will be making koulourakia until 7:00 PM to allow Greek School parents and others to join us after work.
- Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
- Monday ~ 7:00 PM Great Compline.
- Tuesday ~ 9:00 AM Festival baking will continue as we finish making 10,000 koulourakia!
- Wednesday ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos via Teams https://tinyurl.com/WomenStudySTP.
- Wednesday ~ 5:00 PM Presanctified Liturgy followed by Lenten Dinner hosted by ALL the youth groups of our parish. Senior OPA hosts next week.
- Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School beginner class; 6:30 PM intermediate class.
- Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM Parish Council monthly meeting.
- Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Father Costas via Teams. Join us at https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
- Friday ~ 7:00 PM 3rd Salutations Service.
- Saturday ~ 12:00 PM Great Doxology for Greek Independence Day at Annunciation Cleveland. Parade will follow. Come support our Greek School and dance students as they march in the parade.
- HOLY CONFESSION ~ During these Holy Days of Great Lent, it is good for all of us to go to confession and to focus more on our spiritual lives. Call or text Fr. Costas at 440-669-1316 to set up an appointment. Pick up a guide to confession in the outer narthex.
- Scholarship Opportunities ~ visit the GOYA page on our website
- Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].
- Stewardship ~ Please prayerfully complete and return to the church your 2025 Stewardship Commitment Card. You can also do so online through our church website.
Upcoming Events Next Week and Beyond
- Next Sunday ~Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 3 | Altar Boys ~ Team 3 | Greeters ~ Team 2
- Next Sunday ~ Orthros Luke 24:36-53 | Epistle Reading Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 | Gospel Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
- March 23 ~ 2:30 PM Stewardship Outreach Opportunity to prepare, deliver, and serve a meal for St Herman House. Volunteers and donations needed.
- March 24 ~ 9:00 AM Festival baking team invites you to join them as they make apple and cherry rolls.
- March 24 ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers for the feast of the Annunciation in Cleveland.
- March 25 ~ feast of Annunciation | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy at Annunciation Cleveland followed by luncheon.
- March 25 ~ 6:00 PM Stewardship meeting.
- April 1 ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
- April 4-6 ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis Spring Retreat.
- April 12 ~ Lazarus Saturday | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy followed by light breakfast and palm folding.
- April 13 ~ Palm Sunday | luncheon to follow Liturgy. Make reservations early to help us properly prepare enough food. $15 Plaki; $8 Pasta; children 5 and under free.