St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-09-27
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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. 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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.


Gospel Reading

1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11

At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.




Saints and Feasts

September 27

Callistratus the Martyr & his 49 Companions

These Martyrs contested for the Faith during the reign of Diocletian, in the year 288. Saint Callistratus was arrested as a Christian, and after being tormented, was enclosed in a sack and cast into the sea. The sack burst, and the Saint came to dry land safe and sound. Forty-nine soldiers, seeing this, also confessed Christ, and with him were cast into prison, then beheaded.




Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 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.
Εx ipsous katilthes o Evsplahnos, tafin katedexo triimeron, ina imas, eleftherosis ton pathon, I zoi ke I anastasis imon, Kyrie, doxa si.
You descended from on high, O compassionate One, | and consented to a three-day burial, | to free us from the passions. | O Lord, our life and resurrection, glory to You!

Apolytikion for Martyr Callistratus & his Companions in the Fourth Mode

Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You | the crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God. | Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, | dashing the demons’ powerless displays of defiance. | O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save 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

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.


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 4 | Altar Boys ~ 2 | Greeters ~ Team 1
  2. Today ~ MNYMOSINO  1 year for George Salamalekis [Emmanuel and Virginia Salamalekis]
  3. Today ~ Coffee Social. Open table. Bring a dish to share!
  4. Today ~ GOYA Popcorn Sale. $4 per bag. Choose from cheddar cheese, caramel dittos, or buttered popcorn. Learn more at tinyurl.com/GOYAPopcorn.
  5. Today ~ Adult Catechism with Elaine Poulos. Class begins following Holy Communion in person or via Teams at https://tinyurl.com/STPAdult.
  6. Monday ~ 5:30 PM Greek School.
  7. Monday ~ 6:00 PM Catechism.
  8. Wednesday ~ 3:00 PM Women’s Study. Join us via Teams at tinyurl.com/WomenStudySTP.
  9. Wednesday ~ 6:30 PM Festival restructure meeting.
  10. Thursday ~ 7:00 PM Bible Study with Fr. Costas. Join us via Teams at tinyurl.com/BibleStudySTP.
  11. Friday ~ Monday – Fr. Costa is out of town.
  12. Saturday ~ 9:00 AM Philoptochos Craft Fair. Interested volunteers can contact tinyurl.com/26CraftFairVolunteer. Learn more about the craft fair here: tinyurl.com/26CraftFair.
  13. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send an email to: [email protected].  
  14. Seeking ~ Part-time childcare in Strongsville for 4-month old infant. Tuesday through Thursday from 10-2. Contact Adriana at 440-570-9846.
  15. Deck Project ~ Work is ongoing and updates will be provided as they occur!

Upcoming Events Next Week and Beyond

  1. Next Sunday  ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 1 | Altar Boys ~ 3 | Greeters ~ Team 2
  2. Next Sunday ~ Orthros: John 20:1-10 | Epistle: II Corinthians 9:6-11 | Gospel: Luke 6:31-26
  3. Next Sunday ~ Coffee Social hosted by St Paul Youth Groups.
  4. Next Sunday ~ 12:00 PM Greek Corner.
  5. Next Sunday ~ 5:00 PM GOYA Meeting and Fireside Chat. Bring a chair! Learn more and RSVP at tinyurl.com/GOYAFireside.
  6. October ~ Youth Coffee Socials. Families involved in the youth ministries: Dance, HOPE|JOY, Greek School, Sunday School, and GOYA are invited to host the coffee socials in October leading to Youth Sunday on November 1st. Sign up to bring something here: tinyurl.com/STPyouth-sundays.
  7. October 6 ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting.
  8. October 7 ~ 5:30 PM Adult Greek School begins | Beginner; 6:30 Intermediate.
  9. October 7 ~ 6:00 PM Stewardship meeting.
  10. October 8 ~ 11:30 PM Agape Ovens meal pick up for those with special circumstances. Contact Tessie Lekas or Mary Bozikis Olenik for more details.
  11. October 15 ~ 1:00 PM Fun & Games Kafenio. Senior OPA will offer friendly games of cards, tavli/backgammon, Scrabble®, and checkers. Attendees can bring their own fun games as well!
  12. October 16 ~ 12:00 PM St. Mary of Egypt. Help is needed to unload the food truck for food distribution at 4345 State Rd., Cleveland, OH 44019.
  13. October 18 ~ 4:00 PM HOPE | JOY Trunk or Treat. Dress up in your favorite costume, decorate your car trunk, and join us in the church parking lot! Signup at tinyurl.com/STP2026TrunkorTreat.
  14. October 18 ~ 6:00 PM GOYA Bonfire. More information to come.
  15. October 25 ~ 6:00 PM Great Vespers will be held at St. Demetrios in Rocky River.
  16. October 26 ~ Saint Demetrios | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy. Services will be held at St. Demetrios in Rocky River.
  17. October 28 ~ Holy Protection of the Theotokos | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy.
  18. November 1 ~ Youth Sunday. Our youths are invited to take on roles like greeter, usher, and reading the Epistle on this day. Learn more at tinyurl.com/STPyouth-sundays.
  19. November 8 ~ Loukoumades Sale. Help support our Greek School while enjoying some loukoumades and frappes!
  20. November 8 ~ 4:00 PM Youth Friendsgiving. Bring a dish for a Pot-Luck Holiday meal. We’ll have games, crafts, and a service project! RSVP at tinyurl.com/2026-StPaulFriendsgiving.
  21. November 14 ~ 6:00 PM St. Paul "Celebrating 60 years and still groovin". Music through the decades with food stations. Adults $75, Children $40. Sponsorship opportunities are available.  All proceeds to benefit the Endowment Fund. Visit tinyurl.com/StPaul60Years or see Pres. Nicole or Dena Wilson during Coffee Social.
  22. November 19 ~ 1:00 PM Senior OPA Holiday Luncheon. $29 per person, all inclusive! Reservations are required. RSVP to Diana Steffas at 440-746-1195.



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