St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-08-31
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. Third Mode. Luke 1: 46-48.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Verse: For he has regarded the humility of his servant.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:1-7.

BRETHREN, the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain stood a tent called the Holy of Holies, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, which contained a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. These preparations having thus been made, the priests go continually into the outer tent, performing their ritual duties; but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people.

Gospel Reading

12th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 19:16-26

At that time, a young man came up to Jesus, kneeling and saying, "Good Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" And he said to him, "Why do you call me good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments." He said to him, "Which?" And Jesus said, "You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The young man said to him, "All these I have observed; what do I still lack?" Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished, saying, "Who then can be saved?" But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

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Saints and Feasts

August 31

The Placing of the Honorable Sash of the Most Holy Theotokos

Although the historical accounts differ somewhat, the Deposition that is celebrated today took place most likely during the reign of Emperor Arcadius (395-408), when the precious Cincture of the Mother of God was brought from Zela of Cappadocia to Constantinople, and placed in the Church of the Theotokos in the section of Chalcopratia.

August 31

Cyprian the Hieromartyr & Bishop of Carthage

Saint Cyprian was born of pagan parents in Carthage of Roman Africa about the year 190. An eloquent teacher of rhetoric, he was converted and baptized late in life, and his conversion from a proud man of learning to a humble servant of Christ was complete; he sold his great possessions and gave them to the poor, and because of his zeal and virtue, was ordained presbyter in 247, then Bishop of Carthage in 248. He was especially steadfast in defending the sanctity and uniqueness of the Baptism of the Church of Christ against the confusion of those who would allow some validity to the ministrations of heretics; his writings continue to guide the Church even in our own day. Having survived the persecution of Decius about the year 250, he was beheaded in confession of the Faith during the persecution of Valerian in 258, on September 14; that day being the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, his feast is kept today.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Ευραινέσθω τά ουράνια, αγαλλιάσθω τά επίγεια, ότι εποίησε κράτος εν βραχίονι αυτού ο Κύριος· επάτησε τώ θανάτω τόν θάνατον· πρωτότοκος τών νεκρών εγένετο, εκ κοιλίας Άδου ερρύσατο ημάς, καί παρέσχε τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Εfrenestho ta ourania, agaliasto ta epigia, oti epiise kratos, en vrahioni aftou o Kirios, epatise to thanato ton thanaton, prototokos ton nekron egeneto, ek kilias adou erisato imas, ke paresche to kosmo to mega eleos.
Let the heavens rejoice; let the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the mighty power of His arm. He trampled down death by death and became the firstborn of the dead. From the depths of Hades, He delivered us and granted to the world great mercy

Apolytikion for Venerable Sash of the Theotokos in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Ever-Virgin Theotokos, the shelter of mankind, you have given to your City as a protective wall the clothing and garment that you wore on your immaculate body. By your seedless childbirth, they have remained incorrupt. For in you both nature and time are made novel. Therefore we implore you, grant peace to your commonwealth, and great mercy to our souls.

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

The precious garment that you wore about your body | that hosted God, O all-blessed Theotokos, | truly is power unassailable | for your City and a treasure whose blessings are perpetual, | O only Ever-virgin who bore a child.
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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 ~ Coffee Social is an Open Table Event where we ask attendees to bring something to share as we enjoy fellowship.
  3. Monday ~ Labor Day | New Ecclesiastical Year begins | Office closed.
  4. Tuesday ~ House Blessings begin.  Schedule at https://tinyurl.com/STPaulHouseBlessing or call the church office.
  5. Tuesday ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
  6. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Choir rehearsal.
  7. Saturday ~ 9:00 AM Cleveland 5K to benefit IOCC at Lakewood Park.  Learn more at: https://give.iocc.org/event/cleveland-5k-to-benefit-iocc/e698515.
  8. Orthodox Catechism ~ contact the church office if you are interested in attending classes.
  9. Prosphora Ministry ~ Each Sunday, we are looking for two individuals or families to make three or four loaves. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/stp-prosphora-ministry.
  10. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].  
  11. 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 2 | Altar Boys ~ All Teams | Greeters ~ Team 2
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros Matthew 28:16-20 | Epistle Reading Hebrews 9:1-7 | Gospel Matthew 19:16-26
  3. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 5 years for Aikaterini [Kathy] Trihas [for Haralambos Trihas] | 20 years for Angelo Daniels [for Lee Daniels | for Sofronios and Cleoniki Daniels | for Stratos and Maria Carvaines]
  4. September 7 ~ First Day of Sunday School Register to help our teachers plan and to receive updates on Little Angels, HOPE/JOY, & GOYA https://tinyurl.com/StPaul-SundaySchool2025
  5. September 7 ~ Parish Fair following Liturgy.  See all the exciting things our ministries are offering in the new Ecclesiastical year.
  6. September 7 ~ Philoptochos Stuff the Bus with school supplies to support students, teachers, and staff at John Muir Elementary School in Parma. Drop off between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
  7. September 7 ~ 4:00 – 8:30 PM GOYA Kickoff All 7th – 12th graders are invited to join this fantastic group. Hosted by our GOYA Presidents, Gia & Mia Popadiuk. RSVP to 216-570-1252
  8. September 8 ~ Nativity of the Theotokos | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  9. September 9 ~ 6:30 PM Philoptochos General meeting.
  10. September 10 ~ 7:00 PM monthly Parish Council meeting.
  11. September 11 ~ 11:30 AM Philoptochos Agape Ovens meal pickup for those with special circumstances who have reserved a meal.  Contact Tessie Lekas or Mark Olenik for more information.
  12. September 13 ~ 10:00 AM Pet Blessing by the soccer field.
  13. September 11 ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study resumes via Teams with Fr. Anastasios https://tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP. 
  14. September 13 ~ 10:00 AM Eastern Orthodox Women’s Guild blessing for the New Year at Holy Trinity in Parma. Fellowship, refreshments, calendar review, and assembly of IOCC Kid’s School Kits. 
  15. September 13 ~ 11:00 AM Altar Boy Seminar followed by mini-golf outing. RSVP to Fr Anastasios at [email protected].
  16. September 14 ~ Dance practice for all groups following Sunday School.  Registration is now open at https://tinyurl.com/STPDancer.
  17. September 14 ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner meets in the Teen Room.
  18. September 15 ~ 4:00 PM Little Angels play group for those 40 days - 4 years old with their parents, grandparents, and godparents.
  19. September 15 ~ 5:30 PM Greek School classes begin with Ayiasmo. Register at https://tinyurl.com/GreekSchoolSTP.
  20. September 17 ~ St Sophia and her three Daughters | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  21. September 18 ~ 1:00 PM Senior OPA flu shot and ice cream social.  Please bring your Medicare / insurance card.  Shot is FREE and open to all.
  22. Septembe 25 - 27 ~ Metropolis Clergy Laity hosted by Annunciation Columbus.
  23. September 28 ~ 2:00 PM Collis Lecture and HPS Reception at Cleveland Museum of Art “Virtue and Adornment in Byzantium: Beautiful Bodies in the Christian East” by Alicia Walker.  FREE but ticket required. Visit hpsneo.org or contact Dean Peters 216.570.4537.

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