St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-04-06
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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

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

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Saints and Feasts

April 06

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

April 06

Eutychius, Patriarch of Constantinople

Born in Theia Kome of Phrygia, Eutychius was the son of illustrious parents, from whom he received a pious upbringing. He studied in Constantinople, and became a monk in a certain monastery of Amasia. In 552 he was chosen Patriarch of New Rome, but was exiled in 565 as a result of the machinations of the Origenists. In 577 he was restored to his throne and reposed on April 6, 582.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Εξ ύψους κατήλθες ο Εύσπλαχνος, ταφήν κατεδέξω τριήμερον, ίνα ημάς ελευθερώσης τών παθών, η ζωή καί η ανάστασις ημών, Κύριε, δόξα Σοι.
Εx ipsous katilthes o Evsplahnos, tafin katedexo triimeron, ina imas, eleftherosis ton pathon, I zoi ke I anastasis imon, Kyrie, doxa si.
From on high You descended, Most Merciful; for us You condescended to a three-day burial to set us free from the passions. O Lord, our Resurrection and our Life, glory to You!

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Mode

In you, O Mother, is preserved undistorted what was made in the image of God: for taking up the cross, you followed Christ and by example taught, that we should overlook the flesh, since it passes away, and instead look after the soul, since it is immortal. And therefore, O devout Mary, your spirit rejoices with the angels.

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 Second Mode

A protection of Christians unshameable, | intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, | reject not | the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. | Instead, | come to us for you are good; | Your loving help bring unto us | who are crying in faith to you: | Hasten to intercede | and speed now to supplicate, | as a protection for all time, | Theotokos, for those who honor you.
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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 2 | Greeters ~ Team 4
  2. Today ~ MNYMOSINA 40 days for Anna Asimes | 40 days for Al Markos [for George and Georgia Markos] | 40 days for Olympia Sarris | 9 months for Theodoros Markatakis | 1 year for Angelo Goulandris [for Antoni, Katherine, and John Goulandris] | 20 years for Leonidas (Louis) Lekas | 30 years for Stamatia Packis [for Demetrios, Ioannis, Lydia, and Toula Lekas | for Elpida (Alice) Lamakos] | 11 years for Anna Koulioufas
  3. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos following Holy Communion.
  4. Today ~ Coffee Social hosted by the Asimes and Lekas families.
  5. Today ~ Philoptochos Easter Bake Sale. Preorders accepted at the Philoptochos table during coffee hour, online, or by contacting Mary Pagonakis.
  6. Today ~ Philoptochos & Daughters of Penelope accepting donations of household cleaning products, paper towels, etc. to benefit West Side Catholic Center, Zacchaeus Housing Program.
  7. Today ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in the back classroom.
  8. Monday ~ 4:00 PM Festival baking. NOTE TIME CHANGE! We will be making galactobouriko until 7:00 PM to allow Greek School parents and those coming from work to join us!
  9. Tuesday ~ 9:00 AM Festival baking.  We will be making almond cookies. Everyone welcome!
  10. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
  11. Tuesday ~ 6:30 PM Philoptochos meeting.
  12. Wednesday ~ Presanctified Liturgy with Fr. Costas and Fr. Anastasios at St Gregory Palamas.  Meet at Best Buy in Strongsville to depart by 10:00 AM. Lunch provided by monastery, Call the Church Office to RSVP if you are planning to attend – 440.237.8998.
  13. Wednesday ~ 4:00 PM Women’s Study Group with Elaine Poulos via Teams https://tinyurl.com/WomenStudySTP.
  14. Wednesday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School beginner class; 6:30 PM intermediate class.
  15. Wednesday ~ 7:00 PM Parish Council monthly meeting.
  16. Thursday ~ 11:30 AM Agape Oven meal pick up for those with special circumstances.  Contact Tessie Lekas or Mary Olenik for more information.
  17. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Father Costas via Teams. Join us at https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
  18. Saturday ~ Lazarus Saturday | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy followed by light breakfast and palm folding.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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 order.
  22. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  23. Holy Week and Pascha ~ Donations are being accepted at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZWB3/home for flowers (palms, wreaths, etc.)  in memory of or for the health of your loved one.  

Upcoming Events Next Week and Beyond

  1. Next Sunday ~Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 2 | Altar Boys ~ Team 3 | Greeters ~ Team 2
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros Matthew 21:1-11; 15-17 | Epistle Reading Philippians 4:4-9 | Gospel John 12:1-18
  3. Next Sunday ~ Palm Sunday | luncheon to follow Liturgy. Make reservations early to help us prepare enough food.  $15 Plaki; $8 Pasta; children 5 and under free.
  4. Palm Sunday | Holy Monday | Holy Tuesday ~ 7:00 PM Nymphios Service.
  5. Holy Wednesday ~ 9:00 AM Presanctified Liturgy | 4:00 PM Holy Unction | 7:00 PM Orthros with Anointing.
  6. Holy Thursday ~ 9:00 AM Vesperal Liturgy | 7:00 PM Holy Passion Service.
  7. Holy Friday ~ 9:00 AM Royal Hours | Holy Friday Retreat for students in K – 12th grade [register here] | 3:00 PM Apokathelosis service | 7:00 PM Lamentations.
  8. Holy Saturday ~ 9:00 AM Vesperal Liturgy | 11:00 PM Resurrection Service with Liturgy followed by Resurrection meal.
  9. Holy Pascha ~ 11:00 AM Egg Hunt for children 10 and under | 11:30 AM Agape Service.
  10. April 21 ~ Office Closed.
  11. April 23 ~ feast of St George | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  12. April 25 ~ feast of the Life Giving Font | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
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