St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-07-13
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 31.11,1.
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous.
Verse: Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Matthew 5:14-19

The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

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Saints and Feasts

July 13

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council

On the Sunday that falls from the 13th to the 19th of the present month, we chant the Service to the 630 Holy and God-bearing Fathers who came together for the 4th Ecumenical Council who assembled in Chalcedon in 451, to condemn Eutyches, who taught that there was only one nature, the divine, in Christ after the Incarnation, and Dioscorus, Patriarch of Alexandria, who illegally received Eutyches back into communion and deposed Saint Flavian, Patriarch of Constantinople, who had excommunicated Eutyches.

In the Slavic tradition, on this Sunday, the Fathers of the first six Ecumenical Councils are all commemorated.

July 13

Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery

According to some, the Saint Stephen celebrated today was a nephew of Saint John of Damascus, different from the one celebrated on October 28, who later also became a Bishop.

July 13

Holy Martyr Golinduc

Saint Golindoux was a Persian, living in the reign of Chosroes II, King of Persia (590-628), and of Maurice, Emperor of New Rome (582-602). Moved by a divine revelation to become a Christian, she was betrayed to Chosroes by her husband and was cast into a dungeon called Oblivion for eighteen years, withstanding all attempts to make her deny Christ, and preserved by the grace of God. Set at liberty through the visitation of an Angel, she went to Jerusalem, and then to Constantinople, where she fell asleep in peace. She was called Mary in holy Baptism.

July 13

Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel

It is believed that the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel was transferred to this day from March 26 so that it could be celebrated more festively than in the period of the Great Fast; and, in fact, all the miracles of the Archangel are celebrated on this feast day, which has been listed here in the church books since the ninth century.

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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 Sun. of the Holy Fathers in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Supremely blessed are You, O Christ our God. You established the holy Fathers upon the earth as beacons, and through them You have guided us all to the true Faith, O greatly merciful One, glory be to You.

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 2 | Altar Boys ~ All Teams | Greeters ~ Team 2
  2. Today ~ Festival set up immediately after church.
  3. Monday - Wednesday ~ 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Festival Set-up: Package tzatziki, onions, tomatoes, salads. Set up tables and chairs, etc.
  4. Thursday – Next Sunday ~ St Paul Grecian Festival We look forward to another successful year! Come, bring your family and friends to support the biggest fundraiser of our parish.
  5. Thursday ~ 4 PM - 10 PM Grecian Festival.    
  6. Friday & Saturday ~ 11 AM - 11 PM  Grecian Festival.    
  7. Next Sunday ~ 11 AM - 7 PM Grecian Festival.  
  8. Festival Volunteers ~ Please consider working a shift or two at our annual Grecian Festival.  Visit: https://tinyurl.com/VolunteerGreekFEST, choose the area you want to work at to be connected to the signup genius for that area, then select your time.  Thal Makroglou and Elaine Nackowiz will be available during coffee social to assist. Let’s make this the best Festival together!!!
  9. Festival Donations ~ help us offset the rising costs of food and materials by making a donation: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZWRD/home.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
    Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].   
    St Paul Part-Time Office Assistant ~ View job description.  If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 

UPCOMING EVENTS NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

  1. Next Sunday ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 3 | Altar Boys ~ All Teams | Greeters ~ Team 3
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros Luke 24:36-53 | Epistle St. James' Universal Letter 5:10-20 | Gospel Matthew 9:1-8
  3. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 4 years for Sylvia Karas [for Stefos Karas]
  4. July 22 ~ feast of St Magdaline the Myrrhbearer and St. Markella of Chios | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  5. July 26 ~ feast of St Paraskevi | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  6. July 27 ~ feast of St Panteleimon | we will honor all healthcare workers following Divine Liturgy. The Stewardship Committee will host coffee social in their honor.
  7. July 28 ~ 6:30 PM Young Women’s Book Club with Presvytera Angelique.
  8. July 31 ~ 6:00 PM Festival Volunteer appreciation dinner.
  9. August 1 ~ 7:00 PM Small Paraklesis.
  10. August 2 ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers.August 4 ~ 7:00 PM Small Paraklesis.
  11. August 4 – 8 ~ 9:00 AM - Noon Vacation Church School “The Cross” for students in K-6th grade.  Register at https://tinyurl.com/stpgocVCS Only $30/student!
  12. August 5 ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers for Holy Transfiguration.
  13. August 6 ~ Holy Transfiguration | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  14. August 7 ~ 7:00 PM Metropolis Regional Youth Paraklesis hosted by St Paul GOYA.
  15. August 8 ~ 7:00 PM Great Paraklesis.
  16. August 9 ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers.
  17. August 10 ~ Backpack Blessing Bring your backpack to church to receive a blessing for the start of the school year.

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