St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, North Royalton, OH PUBLISH DATE: July 5, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2

Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 8:5-13
4th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching him and ...Read Full Text >

Athanasios of Mount Athos
July 5 ...Read Full Text >

Uncovering of the Holy Relics of Our Righteous Father Sergius of Radonezh
July 5 ...Read Full Text >

Holy New Martyrs Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and the Novice Barbara
July 5 ...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 Ressurectional Hymn (3rd tone)
Ευραινέσθω τά ουράνια, αγαλλιάσθω τά επίγεια, ότι εποίησε κράτος εν βραχίονι αυτού ο Κύριος• επάτησε τώ θανάτω τόν θάνατον• πρωτότοκος τών νεκρών εγένετο, εκ κοιλίας Άδου ερρύσατο ημάς, καί παρέσχε τώ κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.
Let all the things above in heaven rejoice and let all things below on earth be glad. With all the might and strength of His arm an eternal deed the Lord did perform. Beneath His feet He has trampled down death by death, and first born of the dead has He become. From the womb of Hades has He delivered us, and to all the world has granted His great redeeming mercy.


Apolytikion for Athanasios of Mount Athos
The Angels' ranks were awed by thy life in the flesh, how, though corporeal, and clad with earthly clay, thou didst set forth with courage to invisible wars and wrestlings and didst boldly smite the hordes of the demons with mortal wounds. Wherefore, Christ rewarded thee with abundant gifts in return. Entreat Him that our souls find salvation, O most renowned Father Athanasius. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

A Hymn for the Departed
O Lord who loves mankind remember your servants /. And for all sins committed/ grant forgiveness /. For no one is sinless/ except you the all powerful. / And grant rest/ to the one departed.

Hymn of our Church, For St. Paul (4th tone)
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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - 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 in the Orthodox Church is offered only to Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves. If you have any ...Read Full Text >

Today
* Coffee Social ~ Sponsored by Philoptochos. Those wishing to celebrate a special family occasion (i.e., birthday, anniversary, name day, etc.) are invited to bring cake or pastry, which the Philoptochos ladies would be happy to serve. Please call Mary Pagonakis at (440) 230-1927.

* Deadline to ...Read Full Text >

This Week
* Monday – Tuesday ~ 9:00 a.m. The festival baking committee will syrup the finikia. Please bring an electric skillet and a dish to share if possible.

* Monday - Friday ~ Father will be out of town.

* Simply sewing project ~ we are looking for anyone who knows how to sew and is available ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship
* 2009 Stewardship ~ As of Friday we have received 384 pledge cards totaling $215,118 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 >

Upcoming Events in Our Parish
* Parish food festival July 16-19 ~ Set these days aside and plan to offer your time to work at one of the various stations. Volunteer forms are available in the Messenger, our website or in the coffee social. Help us spread the word. Tell a friend! Posters are available to display at area business.  ...Read Full Text >

Next Sunday
* Epistle Reading Romans 10:1-10;

* Gospel Reading, Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1.








Upcoming Events in the Greater Cleveland Area
* July 10 ~ 7:00 p.m. Pan-Orthodox Young Adult Fellowship at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Lakewood. For more information call Gerald Largent at 440-376-7799.

* Volunteers Needed ~ Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese is looking for participants in the first national ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:June 14, 2009
Publish Date:June 7, 2009
Publish Date:May 24, 2009
Publish Date:May 17, 2009
 
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