St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, North Royalton, OH PUBLISH DATE: May 3, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

IN THOSE DAYS, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8
Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday

At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself ...Read Full Text >

Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
May 3, 2009 ...Read Full Text >

Timothy & Mavra the Martyrs
May 3 ...Read Full Text >

Father Theodosius, Abbot of Kiev Caves Lavra
May 3 ...Read Full Text >
Sung at the Small Entrance
Εν εκκλησίαις ευλουείτε τον Θεόν, Κύριον εκ πηυών Ισλαήλ. Σώσον ημάς,Υιέ Θεού, 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.


Today's Resurrectional Hymn (2nd tone)
When You descended to the realm of death You as life immortal rendered to Hades a mortal blow by Your all radiant divinity. And when You from infernal depths and the darkness below did raise the dead all the hosts of heaven’s powers did proclaim and cry out O life giving Christ and our God we give glory.



Hymn of Joseph of Arimathea (2nd tone)
Noble Joseph, having lowered from the Cross, your undefiled body, in clean linen wrapped it with myrrh and sweet spices, and in a brand new tomb, with loving care laid it; but on the third day You did rise, O Lord, granting to the world your great mercy.


Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
By the side of the tomb, an Angel stood and said, to the Myrrh-bearing women: the spices and myrrh become the mortal, but Christ through corruption proved himself incorruptible; but shout out with joy, the Lord has Risen, granting to the world his great mercy.

Hymn of our Church, for St. Paul (4th tone)
Ethnos se kirika ke fostira trimegiston, Athineon didaskalon ekoumenis aglaisma, efrosinos gereromen tous agonas timomen ke tas vasanous thia Christon, 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’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.


Kontakion of Pascha
Into the grave you descended, Immortal One, yet you destroyed the power of Hades, and as victor you arose, O Christ our God; you proclaimed to the myrrh-bearing women a greeting of joy, you brought peace to your holy apostles, and to the fallen you granted resurrection.

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
* TRISAGIA: 6 years for Stella Makiaris; 13 years for Stergos Makiaris; for Demetri and Eleni Makiaris; for Michael Makiaris; 9 months for Stamatios Langos 2 years for Mary L. Vourliotis.

* Coffee Social ~ hosted by the Lekas, Wendland and Pagonakis families and friends. Next week the Hellenic ...Read Full Text >

This Week
* Monday and Tuesday ~ Festival baking resumes at 9:00 a.m. We will be making Spanakopita. 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 360 pledge cards totaling $201,765 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 9:32-42

* Gospel Reading, John 5:1-15

* Mother’s Day, come to church and allow our community to honor you!





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

* Saturday ~ 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.

* Saturday ~ 7:00 p.m. GOYA Dance at St. ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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