St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, North Royalton, OH PUBLISH DATE: April 26, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20

IN THOSE DAYS, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 20:19-31
Thomas Sunday

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples ...Read Full Text >

Thomas Sunday
April 26, 2009 ...Read Full Text >

Basil the Holy Martyr Bishop of Amasea
April 26 ...Read Full Text >
Sung at the Small Entrance
Εν εκκλησίαις ευλουείτε τον Θεόν, Κύριον εκ πηυών Ισλαήλ. Σώσον ημάς,Υιέ Θεόν, ο Αναστάς εκ νεκρών, ψάλλαντας Σοι\, Aλληλούια.
In places of congregation bless God, the Lord, / from the springs of Israel. / Save us O Son of God,/ who rose from the dead,/ to You we sing alleluia.


Apolytikion for Thomas Sunday
Christ our God, You are the Life that dawned from the grave, though the tomb was sealed. Through closed doors You came to the Apostles. You are the Resurrection of all. And, You renewed us through them with an upright spirit, according to Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - 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.

* Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church is offered only to Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves. If you have any ...Read Full Text >

Today
* Coffee Social ~ hosted by Pam Sitter, family and friends; next week the Lekas, Wendland and Pagonakis families and friends will host. Hostesses needed. Call Rhonee Iula at 216-524-9383.





This Week
* Monday and Tuesday ~ Festival baking resumes at 9:00 a.m. We will be making Tiropites. Please bring a small side dish, salad or fruit to share. Everyone is urged to help us as we prepare for our food festival. Babysitting will be available from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

* Monday ~ 5:30 ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship
* 2009 Stewardship ~ As of Friday we have received 353 pledge cards totaling $199,065 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
* May 4 ~ 6:00 p.m. Family Ministry meeting.

* May 12 ~ 6:00 p.m. Philoptochos Meeting at Country Lakes. Paid reservations required – call Stephanie Ocker (216-952-6505) or Tina Lekas (440-773-5082). We will also be holding Board elections. Please remember, your Philoptochos dues must be current ...Read Full Text >

Next Sunday
* Epistle Reading Acts 6:1-7

* Gospel Reading, Mark 15:43-47

* TRISAGIA: 6 years for Stella Makiaris; 13 years for Stergos Makiaris; for Demetri and Eleni Makiaris; for Michael Makiaris; 9 months for Stamatios Langos.




Upcoming Events in the Greater Cleveland Area
* May 2 & 3 ~ Greek Food Festival at St. Demetrios in Warren, OH beginning at noon.

* May 9 ~ 6:00 p.m. Grand Opening Celebration of the Cretan Party Center. Contact Rae Elliott at 330-425-4112 for tickets and information. Reservations required.

* May 9 ~ 7:00 p.m. GOYA Dance at St. ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:April 19, 2009
Publish Date:April 12, 2009
Publish Date:April 5, 2009
Publish Date:March 29, 2009
 
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