St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-08-03
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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. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17.

Brethren, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.


Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:14-22

At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.


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Saints and Feasts

August 03

Isaacius, Dalmatus, & Faustus, Ascetics of the Dalmation Monastery

Of these, Saint Isaacius is celebrated also on May 30. He became a monk at an early age and was a worker of every virtue; a zealot for the Orthodox Faith, he was also deemed worthy of the gift of prophecy. The Saint dwelt in a small hut near Constantinople. When Valens the Arian marched against the Goths, who were at the Danube River, this righteous one went out himself to meet the Emperor and, taking in hand the reins of the Emperor's horse, said to him with boldness that God had incited the barbarians to come against him, since he himself had incited many to speak against God in blasphemy, and had driven God's true worshippers out of the divine houses of prayer. Furthermore, he told him, if he ceased fighting against God by means of heresy and returned the good shepherds (that is, the Orthodox bishops) to the flock of Christ, he would easily gain the victory over his enemies. However, if he did not desist from these things, nor have God as his ally, at the very outset of the battle both he and his army would certainly be destroyed. "Learn from experience," he said, "that it is hard to kick against the pricks. Thou shalt not return, and this expedition will be destroyed." But the Emperor became angry and had the righteous one locked in prison that he might punish him and put him to death on his return after he conquered the barbarians. But he was utterly defeated and was burned alive in a certain village in the year 378 (Theodoret of Cyrrhus, Eccl. Hist., ch. 4: 31-32). When his surviving soldiers returned from the war, wishing to tempt the Saint, they came to him and said, "Prepare to make thy defense before the Emperor, who is coming to fulfil what he spoke against thee." But the Saint answered, "It has already been seven days that I smelled the stink of his bones, which were burned in the fire." Thus the righteous one was released from prison. All marveled because of his prophecy, and he became even more wondrous by means of the zeal he displayed in behalf of Orthodoxy in 381, when the Second Ecumenical Council was convoked. After this, a monastery was built in Constantinople for him, and he piously shepherded those struggling with him in asceticism. Having served as an example of the monastic life for them, he reposed in peace about the end of the fourth century, leaving Dalmatus as his successor.

As for Saint Dalmatus, he was at first a soldier in the second division of the soldiers known as the Scholarii. Later, however, he forsook all things and taking his son Faustus, went to the above-mentioned monastery of Saint Isaacius, where he donned the monastic habit. Through his virtue he became venerable in the sight of all. He was present at the Third Ecumenical Council that was convoked in Ephesus in 431, and there displayed his zeal for Orthodoxy against Nestorius. The Council elected him Archimandrite of the monasteries in Constantinopie. Having lived for more than eighty years, he reposed in the Lord.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

Κατέλυσας τώ Σταυρώ σου τόν θάνατον· ηνέωξας τώ ληστή τόν Παράδεισον· τών Μυροφόρων τόν θρήνον μετέβαλες· καί τοίς σοίς Αποστόλοις κηρύττειν επέταξας· ότι ανέστης Χριστέ ο Θεός, παρέχων τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Κatelisas to Stavro sou ton thanaton, ineoxas to listi ton Paradison, ton Miroforon ton thrinon metevales, ke tis sis Apostolis kiritin epetaxas, oti anestis Hriste o Theos, parehon to kosmo to mega eleos.
By Your Cross, O Lord, You shattered death; to the thief You opened Paradise. You transformed the Myrrhbearers’ lamentation, and commanded Your Apostles to proclaim that You arose, Christ our God, granting to the world Your great mercy.

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 Grave Mode

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.
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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 ~ All Teams | Greeters ~ Team 1
  2. Today ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Angelo Drakatos
  3. Today ~ Trays of frozen, never cooked, Festival food items available for sale (i.e., baklava, galactobouriko, tsoureki, spanakopita, kourambiethe, dolmathes, and pastitsio). See Elaine during coffee social.
  4. Monday ~ 7:00 PM Small Paraklesis.
  5. Monday - Friday ~ 9:00 AM - Noon Vacation Church School “The Cross” for students in K-6th grade. 
  6. Tuesday ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
  7. Tuesday ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers for Holy Transfiguration.
  8. Wednesday ~ Holy Transfiguration | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  9. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Metropolis Regional Youth Paraklesis hosted by St Paul GOYA.
  10. Friday ~ 7:00 PM Small Paraklesis.
  11. Saturday ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers.
  12. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  13. 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 1|Altar Boys ~ All Teams| Greeters ~ Team 1
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros John 20:19-31 | Epistle Reading I Corinthians 3:9-17 | Gospel Matthew 14:22-34
  3. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINA: for Stergios, Stella, Michael, Eleni and Demetri Makiaris | for Kereakoula and Kostindinos Kostantaras | for Kay, Carl, Karen, and Tony Valente
  4. Next Sunday ~ Backpack Blessing Bring your backpack to church to receive a blessing for the start of the school year.
  5. August 11 ~ 7:00 PM Small Paraklesis.
  6. August 12 ~ 7:00 PM Great Paraklesis.
  7. August 13 ~ 7:00 PM monthly Parish Council meeting.
  8. August 14 ~ 7:00 PM Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos.
  9. August 15 ~ Dormition of the Theotokos | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy followed by luncheon sponsored by Philoptochos. Make your reservations during coffee social or online.
  10. August 19 ~ 11:30 AM Agape Ovens meal pick-up for those with special circumstances.  Contact Tessie Lekas or Mary Bozikis Olenik for more information.
  11. August 21 ~ 1:00 PM Senior OPA Hot Diggidy Dog luncheon.  RSVP to Barbara Pateras or Maria Regan.  Main course provided; side dish or dessert appreciated.
  12. August 23 ~ 8:30 AM Stewardship Outreach at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.  First time volunteers will need to register. Carpool can be arranged by contacting [email protected].  Join us by singing up at https://tinyurl.com/STPVolunteerGCFB. 
  13. August 26 ~ 6:00 PM in person Stewardship meeting.
  14. August 26 ~ 7:00 PM Special Five Church Meeting in St Paul teen room with guest speakers from the creators of the Archons Sprouts Program and representatives of the Metropolis Administrative Committee. RSVP to [email protected] by August 22, 2025. Open to all Archons, Parish Council members, and Sunday School teachers.
  15. September 7 ~ Parish Fair following Liturgy.  See all the exciting things our ministries our offering in the new Ecclesiastical year.
  16. September 7 ~ 9:00 AM help Philoptochos Stuff the Bus with school supplies to support students, teachers, and staff at John Muir Elementary School in Parma. Take advantage of tax-free week August 1 – 14, 2025.

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