St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-03-23
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 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Saints and Feasts

March 23

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.

March 23

The Holy Righteous Martyr Nicon and His 199 Disciples

Saint Nicon was from Neapolis (Naples) in Italy. His father was an idolater and his mother a Christian. At first he was a soldier, but later he went to the East, where he was baptized and in time became a bishop. After some years, he returned to the West and came to Sicily, where he and many of his disciples were put to death by beheading because they would not worship the idols.

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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!

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Soson, Kyrie, ton laon Sou ke evloyison tin klironomian Sou, nikas tis vasilefsi kata varvaron thoroumenos ke to son filaton, thia tou Stavrou Sou, politevma.
Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your Commonwealth

Hymn of Church in the First Mode

Ethnon se kirika ke fostira trismegiston, | Athineon didaskalon ekoumenis aglaisma, | efrosinos gereromen | tous agonas timomen ke tas vasanous thia Christon, | to septon sou martirion, | Agie Pavle Apostole, | presveve Christo to Theo, | sothine tas psichas imon.

O preacher to the gentiles and thrice grandest shining star, | the Athenians’ teacher and the universe’s ornament, | we joyously honor you. | We pay homage to the struggles that you had | for the sake of Christ, | and your dignified martyrdom, | Holy and glorious Apostle Paul, | intercede with Christ our God, | entreating Him to save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Τi Ipermaho | stratigo ta nikitiria | Os litrothisa | ton dinon eucharistiria | Anagrafo si polis sou Theotoke | al’ os ehousa kratos aprosmahiton | Ek pantion me kindinon eleftheroson | Ina krazosi | Here nimfi animfefte.
O Champion General, | I, your City, now inscribe to you, | triumphant anthems | as the tokens of my gratitude, | being rescued from the terrors, O Theotokos. | Inasmuch as you have power unassailable, | from all kinds of perils free me so that unto you, | I may cry aloud, | rejoice: “O unwedded Bride!”
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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 3 | Greeters ~ Team 2
  2. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos following Holy Communion.
  3. Today~ as we celebrate today The Veneration of the Holy Cross, Philoptochos has a basket in the narthex with all donations going to support our Holy Cross Seminary in Boston.  Please make checks payable to: St. Paul Ladies Philoptochos with Holy Cross in the memo section.
  4. Today ~ 2:30 PM Stewardship Outreach Opportunity to prepare, deliver, and serve a meal for St Herman House. Volunteers and donations needed.
  5. Monday ~ 9:00 AM join us for Festival baking!  We will be making a few more koulourakia and apple / cherry rolls. Everyone welcome!
  6. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
  7. Monday ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers for the feast of the Annunciation in Cleveland.
  8. Tuesday ~ feast of Annunciation | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy at Annunciation Cleveland followed by luncheon.
  9. Tuesday ~ 6:00 PM Stewardship meeting.
  10. Wednesday ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos via Teams https://tinyurl.com/WomenStudySTP.
  11. Wednesday ~ 5:00 PM Presanctified Liturgy followed by Lenten Dinner hosted by Senior OPA.  Parish Council hosts next week.
  12. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School beginner class; 6:30 PM intermediate class.
  13. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Father Costas via Teams. Join us at https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
  14. Friday ~ 7:00 PM 4th Salutations Service.
  15. 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.
  16. Luminaria ~ Luminary bags are available to light our way during Holy Friday.  Visit our GOYAns during coffee social or https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZWB3/home to make your purchase.
  17. Chocolate Cross Sale ~ GOYAns are taking preorders for a 2.75 oz. solid milk chocolate cross for pick up on Palm Sunday.  Visit https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZWB3/campaign/C-15EXJ to place your order.
  18. Scholarship Opportunities ~ visit the GOYA page on our website.
  19. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  20. 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

  1. Next Sunday ~Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 4 | Altar Boys ~ Team 1 | Greeters ~ Team 3
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros John 20:1-10 | Epistle Reading Hebrews 6:13-20 | Gospel Mark 9:17-31
  3. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA: 40 days for Mary Anastos | 25 years for Demetrios Photinos | 20 years for Athanasia Photinos
  4. Next Sunday ~ Coffee Social hosted by St Mary Egypt and the Anastos family.
  5. Next Sunday ~ Parish Oratorical Festival.
  6. April 1 ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
  7. April 4-6 ~ GOYAns attend Metropolis Spring Retreat.
  8. April 6 ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in the back classroom.
  9. April 8 ~ 6:30 PM Philoptochos meeting.
  10. April 9 ~ Presanctified Liturgy with Fr. Costa & Fr. Anastasios at St Gregory Palamas.  Meet at Best Buy in Strongsville to depart by 9:30 AM. Lunch provided by monastery, Call the Church Office to RSVP if you are planning to attend – 440.237.8998.
  11. April 10 ~ 11:30 AM Agape Oven meal pick up for those with special circumstances.  Contact Tessie Lekas or Mary Olenik for more information.
  12. April 12 ~ Lazarus Saturday | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy followed by light breakfast and palm folding.
  13. April 13 ~ Palm Sunday | luncheon to follow Liturgy. Make reservations early to help us prepare enough food.  $15 Plaki; $8 Pasta; children 5 and under free.
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