St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, North Royalton, OH PUBLISH DATE: March 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3

"IN THE BEGINNING, you O Lord, didst found the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 2:1-12
Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
March 15, 2009 ...Read Full Text >

Agapios the martyr & his Companions
March 15 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Apostle Aristobulus of the Seventy, Bishop of Britain
March 15 ...Read Full Text >
Sung at the Small Entrance
Δεύτε προσκυνήσωμεν καί προσπέσωμεν Χριστώ. Σώσον ημάς Υιέ Θεού, ο αναστάς εκ νεκρών, ψάλλοντάς Σοι• Αλληλούια.
Come, let us worship and bow before Christ. Save us, O Son of God who rose from the dead, to You we sing: Alleluia.


Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
Today’s Resurrectional Hymn (Plagal 2nd tone)
Αγγελικαί Δυνάμεις επί τό μνήμα σου, καί οι φυλάσσοντες, απενεκρώθησαν• καί ίστατο Μαρία εν τώ τάφω ζητούσα, τό άχραντόν σου σώμα• εσκύλευσας τόν Άδην, μή πειρασθείς υπ’αυτού• υπήντησας τή Παρθένω, δωρούμενος τήν ζωήν. Ο αναστάς εκ νεκρών, Κύριε δόξα Σοι.
When the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb and those who guarded You became as though dead, and standing by Your sepulcher was Mary seeking Your pure and sacred body. For You did vanquish Hades and uncorrupted by its touch You came unto the virgin woman, bestowing the gift of life O You who rose from the dead. Lord we give glory to You.


Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
O Gregory the Miracle Worker, light of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, comeliness of Monastics, invincible defender of theologians, the pride of Thessalonica, and preacher of grace, intercede forever that our souls may be saved. -Translation by Narthex Press

Hymn of our Church, for St. Paul (4th tone)
Ethnos se kirika ke fostira trismegiston, Athineon didaskalon ekoumenis aglaisma, efrosinos gereromen tous agonas timomen ke tas vasanous thriahiston, to septon sou martirion, Agie Paule, 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 ornament, we joyously honor you. We pay homage to the struggles that you had for sake of Christ, and your dignified martyrdom.Holy and glorious Apostle Paul. Intercede with Christ our God, entreating Him to save our souls.

Kontakion
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press

Vespers
None

Matins
Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Weekdays: 8:30 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Weekdays: 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study
7:30 p.m., Thursday evenings, September - May

Church School: Sundays, following Holy Communion, September - May

Parish Information
St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
4548 Wallings Road
North Royalton, OH 44133-3121

Phone: (440) 237-8998
Fax: (440) 237-4386
Website: http://www.stpaulgoc.org
Email: messenger@stpaulgoc.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Costas Keares
Email: frcostas@stpaulgoc.org

 
Welcome
* We extend greetings and a warm welcome to all the visitors worshipping with us today. Following the Liturgy, please join us in our social hall for the coffee social.

* Orthros Service ~ A copy is available each Sunday by the candle stand for you to follow along.

* The beautiful hymn that ...Read Full Text >

Today
* TRISAGIA: 3 years for Katherine A. Goulandris; 6 months for Rose Goulandris; for Anthony Goulandris.

* Coffee social ~ This week’s hosts will be the Goulandris/Katzakis family. Philoptochos will host next week. Hostesses needed for upcoming Sundays. Call Rhonee Trakas-Iula (216)524-9383.
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This Week
* Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.

* Monday – Wednesday afternoon, Fr. Costas will be attending the Metropolis clergy retreat.

* Tuesday ~ 12:00 p.m. Philoptochos meeting at Pipers III. Presvytera Nicole will present “Lent in the Orthodox Home.” RSVP to Stephanie Ocker (216-952-6505) ...Read Full Text >

This Week ~ Opportunities in Our Parish to Grow in Our Faith
* Women’s Study Group – Great Lent ~ Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. with Presvytera Nicole. Book study, “Great Lent: Journey through Pascha” by Fr. A. Schmemann.

* Orthodox Catechism ~ Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. with Father Costas.

* Bible Study ~ Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with Frank Chirakos and Father ...Read Full Text >

This Week ~ Services for Great Lent
* Monday ~ No services this Monday. 7:00 Great Compline next Monday.

* Wednesday ~ 5:00 p.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy, with Holy Communion.

* Friday ~ 5:30 p.m. Lenten dinner sponsored by the Daughters of Penelope; 7:00 p.m. Third Salutations. The following week the meal will be sponsored ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship
* 2009 Stewardship ~ As of Friday we have received 297 pledge cards totaling $172,689 pledged towards our stewardship goal of $230,000. Our total budget for the year 2009, needed to support our parish ministries, is: $561,000.00. Thank you!!! Stewardship cards are avilable on the angari or on our website. ...Read Full Text >

Hellenic Dancers
* Registration is now open. Forms can be found in the Messenger or on our website. All those wishing to participate this year must register by April 1st. The first practice beings March 1st.



Next Sunday
* Epistle Reading, 4:14-16; 5:1-6

* Gospel Reading, Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

* MNYMOSINA: 2 years for Alma Kontras; 1 year for Sue Poulos.




Upcoming Events in the Greater Cleveland Area
* Saturday ~ 10:00 a.m. Lenten Retreat for adults at Sts. Constantine & Helen. Call (216) 932-3300.

* Cleveland International Film Festival ~ Correction Greece’s 2009 submission to the Foreign Language Film Oscar will play at Tower City Cinemas March 24th March 25th. $2 discount on tickets – use ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 8, 2009
Publish Date:March 1, 2009
Publish Date:February 22, 2009
Publish Date:February 15, 2009
 
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