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 Eastern Orthodox Faith. The Communion Prayers are our final preparation to receive the Sacrament. We also prepare to receive by fasting prior to the Divine Liturgy in the morning (we, of course, continue to take prescribed medications). We also prepare ourselves by fasting on Wednesday and Friday each week and through regular confession. An Usher will invite you to join the Communion line.



Today * TRISAGION: 1 year for Rose Goulandris; for Andrew and Frances James.

* We observe the Patron saints for National Philoptochos, Sts. Cosmas and Damian. A special tray will be passed with all donations being sent to support the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

* Today ~ and the next two Sundays, Nov. 8 and 15, at the end of the liturgy, a speaker will offer a short reflection to our congregation on the theme of Stewardship and our beloved parish of St. Paul.

* Coffee Social ~ Philoptochos is hosting in honor of Sts. Cosmas and Damian, the patrons for the National Philoptochos Society.

* ***COFFEE SOCIAL ~ Please note that coffee social begins following the distribution of the andithoron. NO ONE should gather in the social hall while Liturgy is being performed. With our Sunday School children coming down stairs for their classes, let us be mindful to set a good example for our youth.



Stewardship * 2009 Stewardship ~ As of Friday we have received 403 pledge cards totaling $220,287 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 become a supporting steward of our parish. Stewardship cards are available on the candle stand or online.




This Week in our Parish * Monday ~ 9:00 a.m. Baking of Koulourakia and Paximadia by Ladies Philoptochos.

* Monday ~ 10:30 a.m. Pan-Orthodox Clergy Meeting at our church.

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

* Tuesday ~ 10:00 a.m. Women’s Study group.

* Tuesday ~ 6:30 p.m. NO basketball practice.

* Wednesday ~ 7:00 p.m. Monthly Parish Council meeting.

* Thursday ~ 6:15 p.m. monthly Paraklesis, Prayer Service to the Virgin Mary, for the healing and well being of all our parishioners; especially those going through an illness or other issues in life.

* Thursday ~ 6:30 p.m. GOYA basketball practice at St. Michael’s on Mill Road.

* Thursday ~ 7:30 p.m. Bible Study with Frank Chirakos and Fr. Costas. ‘Humanism and Holiness – what does it all mean?’

* Saturday ~ 6:00 p.m. Adult Fellowship at Mavis Winkles on Rockside Road in Independence to hear our guest speaker, Dr. Georgette Constantinou on the topic ‘Raising Healthy Orthodox Children in a Toxic World.’ Dinner to follow. $25/person and includes complete dinner, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage, and gratuity. Advanced reservations ONLY. Please call the office, register through our website, or see Elaine Nackowiz during the coffee social.







Upcoming Events in Our Parish * November 2 ~ 9:00 a.m. Baking of Koulourakia and Paximadia by Ladies Philoptochos.

* November 2 ~ 10:30 a.m. Pan-Orthodox Clergy Meeting at our church.

* November 4 ~ 7:00 p.m. Monthly Parish Council meeting.
November 7 ~ 6:00 p.m. Adult Fellowship at Mavis Winkles on Rockside Road in Independence to hear our guest speaker, Dr. Georgette Constantinou on the topic ‘Raising Healthy Orthodox Children in a Toxic World.’ Dinner to follow. $25/person and includes complete dinner, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage, and gratuity. Advanced reservations ONLY. Please call the office or register through our website.

* November 8 ~ 9:30 a.m. Parish-wide Teaching Liturgy. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn what happens during Liturgy! Sunday School students will sit with their

* November 8 ~ 11:45 a.m. Pastitso luncheon to benefit St. Mary of Egypt Monastery. Tickets available during coffee social. $10 Pastitso; $5 macaroni & cheese.

* November 9 ~ St. Nektarios Feast. 8:30 a.m. Orthros; 9:30 a.m. Liturgy.

* November 9 ~ 6:30 p.m. Eastern Orthodox Women’s Guild reception followed by meeting. Father Costas will be the guest speaker. The topic will be “The Holy Angels ~ our companions through life.”





Next Sunday * Epistle Reading, Eph. 2:4-10

* Gospel Reading, Luke 10:25-37

* MNYMOSINO: 1 year for Peter Caloumenos; TRISAGION: 6 yrs. for Jim Katelanos.







Upcoming Events in the Greater Cleveland Area * November 10 - 12 ~ Clergy Fall Retreat. Fr. Costas will be away from the parish.

* November 13-15 ~ GOYA Fall Retreat at Camp Nazareth. Register through our website.