St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, North Royalton, OH PUBLISH DATE: April 5, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
April 5, 2009 ...Read Full Text >

Monk-Martyrs Claudius, Diodore, Victor, Victorin, and those with them
April 5 ...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 First Tone
Τού λίθου σφραγισθέντος υπό τών Ιουδαίων, καί στρατιωτών φυλλασόντων, τό άχραντόν Σου σώμα, ανέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τώ κόσμω τήν ζωήν. Διά τούτο αι Δυνάμεις τών ουρανών εβόων σοι Ζωοδότα• δόξα τή Αναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τή βασιλεία σου, δόξα τή οικονομία σου μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.
The stone that had been sealed before Your tomb by the Jews and the soldiers guarding did watch o’er Your pure and sacred body O Savior the third day You arose, and unto all the world did You give life where by all the heavenly powers did proclaim that You are the giver of life. Glory unto our resurrected Christ. Glory unto Your Kingdom. Glory to Your dispensation O You alone who loves all.


Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. -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 of Great Lent (Plago 4th)
Τη Υπερμάχω στρατηγώ τα νικητήρια, Ως λυτρωθείσα των δεινών ευχαριστήρια, Αναγράφω σοι η Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε. Αλλ’ ως έχουσα τω κράτος απροσμάχητον, Εκ παντοίων με κινδύνων ελευθέρωσον, Ινα κράζω σοι, Χαίρε, Νύμφη ανύμφευτε.
Victorious Lady/ mighty champion defending us/ we your servants now inscribe to you this hymn of thanks/ for you rescued us from suffering and tribulation/ Theotokos/ with your power that can never fail/ keep us safe from every danger our whole life long/ that we may cry to you Rejoice, O Bride Unwedded.

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
* MNYMOSINA: 6 months for Evangeline Stratis; 10 years for James Stratis; TRISAGIA: 4 years for Leonidas Lekas; for Stamatia Packis; 4 years for Athanasia Photinos; 9 years for James Photinos; for Theophanes Gaitanaros; for Nicholas & Effie Demoleas; for Peter Demoleas.

* 40 day churching for the ...Read Full Text >

This Week
* Monday & Wednesday ~ Festival baking begins at 9:00 a.m. We will be making Koulourakia. Please bring a small Lenten dish, salad or fruit to share. Everyone is urged to help us.

* Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School.

* Tuesday ~ Morning prayers and Presanctified Liturgy at St. Mary of ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship
* 2009 Stewardship ~ As of Friday we have received 331 pledge cards totaling $191,463 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 >

Upcoming Events in Our Parish
* Lenten Project ~ Please support our Sunday School children in purchasing paper flowers ($1 each) to decorate the Epitaphion by the candle stand. Proceeds to benefit the Berea Children’s Home.

* April 17 ~ Good Friday Retreat at 11:00 a.m. for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.  ...Read Full Text >

Next Sunday
* Philoptochos bake sale. Order forms in April Messenger or our website.

* Epistle Reading, Phil. 4:4-9

* Gospel Reading, John 12:1-8.




Upcoming Events in the Greater Cleveland Area
* April 12 ~ Last day to register for 50th Anniversary Walk-A-Thon for St. Demetrios to be held on May 2. Contact Lia Augoustidis at 440-933-0500 or chia96@aol.com.

* Scholarships ~ Scholarship applications for high school seniors and undergraduates are online.


Previous St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:February 22, 2009
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