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 questions, please speak to Fr. Costas.

* Until the day of Pentecost, we DO NOT kneel during the Consecration as we celebrate and honor our Lord's Holy Resurrection.

* For 40 days after the Resurrection of our Lord, Orthodox Christians greet each other as follows:

Χριστός Ανέστη! . . . . . Αληθώς Ανέστη!

(Christos Anesti! . . . . . Alithos Anesti!)

Christ is Risen! . . . . . Truly He is Risen!

Ιεπεύς: Δοξα τη Αυτού τριημέρω εγέρσει
Λαός: Προσκυνούμεν Αυτού την τριήμερον Εγερσιν

Priest: Glory to His Third-Day Resurrection
Faithful: We bow down to His Third-Day Resurrection.







Today * MNYMOSINO: 1 year for Bessie Kastanis; TRISAGIA: for Michael Kastanis; for Mary & Peter Kaverakis; for Ted Kaverakis; for Alexandra & Tony Kastanis; for Chris & Athena Kavos; 10 years for Gust Mersinas; for Kyriakos, Smaragda & Emanuel Mersinas; 23 years for James Perrin; 2 years for Pearl Perrin; 4 years for Helen Poulos.

* Coffee Social ~ hosted by Sandy Asmis and family. Next week Zoe Moore and friends will host. Hostesses needed. Call Rhonee Iula at 216-524-9383.

* 11:45 a.m. GOYA meeting followed by picnic at North Royalton Park.





This Week * Monday and Tuesday ~ Festival baking resumes at 9:00 a.m. We will be making Stuffed Grape Leaves. 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 p.m. Greek School.

* Thursday ~ 7:30 p.m. Bible Study on “Prayer”, with Frank Chirakos and Father Costas.




Stewardship * 2009 Stewardship ~ As of Friday we have received 369 pledge cards totaling $204,903 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.



Upcoming Events in Our Parish * May 25 ~ Memorial Day. Father Costas will be at St. Theodosius Cemetery from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.

* May 28 ~ Holy Ascension of our Lord. 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.

* June 7 ~ Pentecost Sunday.

* June 7 ~ General Assembly Meeting immediately following the Divine Liturgy.

* June 14 ~ 4:00 p.m.Youth Family Picnic at Richfield Woods Park on Brecksville Road in Richfield. Please bring side dish or dessert to share. RSVP to the church office or messenger@stpaulgoc.org.

* June 15 ~ St. Paul Golf Classic. Registration forms available on bulletin board, our website, the Messenger or Chris Tsonton.

* June 21 ~ Graduate Sunday. All high school and college graduates – please complete the form located on our website or in the April Messenger to be recognized following the Liturgy.

* Vacation Church School ~ June 29 – July 3, 2009. Registration forms are now available on our website, the Messenger and the bulletin board.

* Auction Basket for Festival ~ Back by popular demand. Please consider donating a completed Specialty Basket, gift certificates, products that can be used to complete a basket, etc. See Georgia Gallagher, Mary Ellen Kornelakis or Annoula Tsonton.





Next Sunday * Epistle Reading Acts 16:16-34

* Gospel Reading, John 9:1-38.

* MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Effie Moutsios; TRISAGIA: 11 years for Ann Moore; 4 years for James Alex; 6 years for Nick Pontikos; for Kostas & Kalypso Pontikos.






Upcoming Events in the Greater Cleveland Area * Today ~ Sts. Constantine & Helen in Mansfield are holding their Greek Festival.

* Wednesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers at Sts. Constantine & Helen in Cleveland Heights.

* Thursday ~ Feast day of Sts. Constantine & Helen. 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen in Cleveland Heights. No services at our church.

* May 31 ~ 3:00 p.m. Sacred Music of Pascha held at St. Sava Cathedral on Broadview Road in Parma. Free admission. Dinner available following the concert.