St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, North Royalton, OH PUBLISH DATE: September 13, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
Sunday before Holy Cross

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of ...Read Full Text >

Memorial of the founding of the Holy Temple: Holy Resurrection of Christ
September 13 ...Read Full Text >

Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr
September 13 ...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


Today's Resurrectional Hymn (Plagal First Tone)
Tόν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρί καί Πνεύματι, τόν εκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εις σωτηρίαν ημών, ανημνήσωμεν πιστοί καί προσκυνήσωμεν• ότι ηυδόκησε σαρκί, ανελθείν εν τώ Σταυρώ καί θάνατον υπομείναι, καί εγείραι τούς τεθνεώτας, εν τή ενδόξω Αναστάσει αυτού.
Eternal with the Father and the Spirit is the Word, Who of a Virgin was begotten for our salvation. As the faithful we both praise and worship Him, for in the flesh did He consent to ascend unto the Cross, and death did He endure and He raised unto life the dead/ through His all glorious resurrection.


Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross
We offer Thee in mediation the life-giving Cross which, of Thy goodness, Thou hast given unto us, the unworthy, O Lord. Save Thy hierarchs and Thy flock, and grant Thou peace through the Theotokos, O only friend of man. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Hymn of our Church, for St. Paul, the Apostles of the Nations
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
The Church is shown to be a many-lighted heaven that doth shine a guiding light upon all them that do believe; wherein while standing we cry aloud: Do Thou Thyself now establish this house, O Lord. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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 is reserved for those who have been Baptized and/or Confirmed in the Easter Orthodox Faith. The Communion Prayers ...Read Full Text >

Today
* Commissioning of the Sunday School teachers and GOYA officers following the sermon.

* 40 day churching for the son of James and Julie (Koutsoulias) Montemarano.

* Coffee Social ~ hosted Maids of Athena. Potluck coffee social next week. We ask everyone who can to bring an item to share. ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship
* 2009 Stewardship ~ As of Friday we have received 397 pledge cards totaling $217,440 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!!! Anyone who is out of college and is working is encouraged to ...Read Full Text >

This Week in our Parish
* Monday ~ Exaltation of the Holy Cross – 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy. Strict fast day.

* Monday ~ 5:30 p.m. Greek School classes resume with water blessing.

* Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study group begins. The class is taught by Presvytera Nicole. Register at the table today ...Read Full Text >

Upcoming Events in Our Parish
* Entertainment Books ~ $30. Reserve your copy from Philoptochos. Makes a great gift for all occasions. See Rita Fourmas (440-886-1820).



Next Sunday
* Epistle Reading Gal. 2:16-20

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

* TRISAGION: for Georgia Touris.

* Please bring any basil or flowers to be blessed and distributed next Sunday.



Upcoming Events in the Greater Cleveland Area
* September 18 ~ 7:00 p.m. Fundraiser at Bleachers Sports Grill in Parma to help Leslie Kartson with her fight against lung cancer. $20/person. Call Thalia Marakas at (440) 886-5260 for info.

* September 20 ~ 6:00 p.m. Six week class designed to help us pray better is being held at St. Matthew ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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