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Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-04-21
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Links
Memorials & Prayers
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Calendar
Save the Date
Flyers
Updates
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Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (760) 942-0920
  • Fax:
  • (760) 942-3603
  • Street Address:

  • 3459 Manchester Ave. #32

  • Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

Contact Information

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Michael Sitaras


frsitaras@stsconstantinehelen.com | 760-942-0920

2nd Priest: Rev. Fr. Angelo Maginas


FrAngelo@stsconstantinehelen.com | 760-942-0920

Parish Council President: Spiro Kailas


858-699-5953

Services Schedule

SUNDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

 

WEEKDAYS/SATURDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

 

Past Bulletins


Links

You may follow the text of the service on your smartphone using the Digital Chant Stand app, or follow online at https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html

For the livestream on Facebook search for @stsconstantinehelenCardiff or use this link, facebook.com/stsconstantinehelenCardiff/.  You may also watch the livestream on our website, https://www.stsconstantinehelen.com/.

The church wifi password is:  20LordisMyRock!

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Memorials & Prayers

Memorials

No memorials today.

Prayers

Demetria Sarantopoulos, Peter and Lydia Chaconas, Patricia Karetas, Vasil Karounos, Litsa Mitchell, Brittany Howland, Marianne McDonald, Angele Lorio, Victoria Benzel, Daphne Triphon, Yvette Hamud, George Gillespie, Becky Stathes Parks Snell, Mary Garbis, Jeff Richardson, Anne Fierros, Georgia Vourlitis, Katherine Rovos, Nora Paltadakis, Peter Fellios, Aphrodite Sacorafas, Cynthia Sacorafas, Anthony Lizardy, Susan Comitas, Helen Theofan, Nikki Cozakos, Stavroula Georgopoulos, Desiree Plagis, Kelee Tsitsikaos, Michael L. Pappas, Vasillos Gavrilos, Despina Geotas, Freddi Zulim, Georgia Stamos Zulim, Emmanuel Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Maria Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Vassili Stamos (Hatizimanolis), Anton Vasilevich Ovslenko, Petr Sergevich Pavlov, Caron Gray, Nathaniel Cochran, Amalia Wadsworth, Terri Urosevich, Sofia Urosevich, Zackary Allen, Paula Elliott, Rachel Mandel, Sean Tubbs, Duane Tubbs, Alexandra Tzatzalos, Henry Schrik, Alex Rigopoulos, Maria Alexandrovna Pavlova, Ron Potts, Lexi Rogers, Espe Reyes, Nasia Ampelas, Connie Moulios, Chris Panagos, Harry Chris Karnazes, Mary Karnazes, Peter Stacy, Spiro Kailas, Al Wadsworth, Carol Robinson, Derek Miller, Anelia Delcheva. If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the office.

 

 

 

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fifth Mode

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Eighth Mode

In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels.

Apolytikion for the Church in the First Mode

He beheld the image of your Cross in the Heavens, and as Paul, he too did not receive the call from men.  Your apostle among Kings placed the care of the Royal City in Your hands.  Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O only Loving Lord, keep it ever in peace.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

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.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fifth Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Before He humbled Himself, only the angels knew him. After He humbled Himself, all human nature knew Him. You see how His humbling of Himself did not make Him have less but produced countless benefits, countless deeds of virtue, and made His glory shine forth with greater brightness? God wants for nothing and has need of nothing. Yet, when He humbled Himself, He produced such great good, increased His household, and extended His kingdom. Why, then, are you afraid that you will become less if you humble yourself?
St. John Chrysostom
On the Incomprehensible Nature of God. 8.46-47. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: Mark. Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 143.

But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

Seest thou how they were all in an imperfect state, when both these were lifting themselves up above the ten, and those envying the two? But, as I said, show me them after these things, and thou wilt see them delivered from all these passions.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

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Saints and Feasts

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April 21

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

Allsaint
April 21

The Holy Hieromartyr Januarius and Those With Him

These Martyrs contested for piety's sake in Campania of Italy, during the reign of Diocletian (284-305), when Timothy was Proconsul. Saint Januarius was the Bishop of Benevento in Campania; he was arrested and taken to Nola, where he was cast into a burning furnace, from which he came forth unharmed; at Puteoli, together with Proculus, Sosius, and Faustus the deacons, Desiderius, reader of the Church of Benevento, and Eurychius and Acutius, nobles from Puteoli, he was cast to wild beasts, which as they came near the Saints, fell affectionately at their feet. Finally they were all beheaded, about the year 305.

Allsaint
April 21

Alexandra the Martyr

Martyr Alexandra, the Empress and wife of Emperor Diocletion, was so impressed by the courage and martyrdom of St George that she became a Christian and fell under the same persecution. She also was condemned to be beheaded but when she arrived at the place of execution she asked to be allowed to sit down. Her request was granted. She sat down and died quietly before the executioners could carry out their task. Her feast day is 21 April.

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Calendar

  • This Week

    April 21 to May 6, 2024

    Sunday, April 21

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:15PM Choir Rehearsals

    Tuesday, April 23

    6:30PM Parish Council Meeting (Zoom)

    Wednesday, April 24

    6:30PM Presanctified Liturgy

    Thursday, April 25

    9:00AM Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen

    5:30PM Greek Level 1 Children's Class

    7:00PM Festival Captain Meeting - Pappas Hall

    Friday, April 26

    GOYA Lock-In

    9:30AM Presanctified Liturgy

    10:00AM Palm Sunday Setup

    Saturday, April 27

    8:30AM Lazarus Saturday - Orthros

    9:30AM Lazarus Saturday - Liturgy

    11:00AM Pancakes & Palms - Phillips Center

    Sunday, April 28

    Palm Sunday

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:15PM Choir Rehearsals

    6:30PM Bridegroom service

    Monday, April 29

    6:30PM Holy Monday - Bridegroom

    Tuesday, April 30

    6:30PM Holy Tuesday - Bridegroom

    Wednesday, May 1

    9:00AM Holy Wednesday - Presanctified Liturgy

    5:00PM Holy Unction Service

    Thursday, May 2

    9:00AM Holy Thursday - Vesperal Liturgy

    6:30PM Holy Thursday - Twelve Gospels

    Friday, May 3

    8:00AM Holy Friday - Morning Hours

    11:00AM Holy Friday - Removal From Cross Service

    12:00PM Confessions

    6:30PM Lamentations

    Saturday, May 4

    9:00AM Holy Saturday - Liturgy

    10:30PM Holy Saturday - Pre Resurrection/ Pascha Service

    Sunday, May 5

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    Great and Holy Pascha

    Orthodox Easter

    11:00AM Agape Vespers

    11:30AM Easter Picnic on Church grounds

    Monday, May 6

    Pappas Hall CLOSED - Hall Refresh

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Save the Date

  • SCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Deadline is May 31, 2024 - Application link:https://www.stsconstantinehelen.com/scholarships 
  • Tuesday's Bible Study with Fr. Michael - Via Zoom -10:30 am 
  • Every 3rd Sunday of the month Loss and Bereavement Grief Support Group - Conference Room
  • CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERING - Come support your community by donating your time four our Festival event. Visit https://www.cardiffgreekfestival.com/general-5 to sign up today! 
  • Apr 24th Presanctified Liturgy 6:30pm
  • Apr 25th Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen - 9 am
  • Apr 26th-27th GOYA Lenten Lock-In (overnight event) The Lenten Lock-In will be a night of fellowship and spiritual growth for our teens. Fill out the form online: https://forms.gle/LnT77WvDGTFTyQDW6
  • Apr 27th Lazarus Saturday - 8:30 am Orthros - 9am Liturgy 
  • Apr 27th Pancakes & Palms - 11 am - Phillips Center
  • Apr 28th Palm Sunday - Orthros 8:30 am - Liturgy 10:00 am
  • Apr 28th Palm Sunday Luncheon - After Liturgy -Pappas Hall Adults & Teens $20 - 12 & under FREE -Reservations required - For reservations contact Chris Kailas by April 23 chris.kailas1234@gmail.com or 858-232-3939. Purchase tickets at the Philoptochos table or online.
  • Apr 28th Bridegroom service - 6:30 pm
  • Apr 29th Bridgegroom service - 6:30 pm
  • Apr 30th Bridegroom service - 6:30 pm
  • May 1st Holy Wednesday - Presanctified Liturgy - 9:00 am
  • May 1st Holy Unction - 5:00 pm
  • May 2nd Holy Thursday - Vesperal Liturgy - 9:00 am
  • May 2nd Holy Thursday - Twelve Gospels - 6:30 pm
  • May 3rd Holy Friday - Morning Hours - 8:00 am 
  • May 3rd Holy Friday - Removal From The Cross - 11:00 am
  • May 3rd Lamentations - 6:30 pm
  • May 4th Holy Saturday - Vesperal Liturgy - 9:00 am
  • May 4th Holy Saturday - Pre Ressurection - 10:30 pm - Great and Holy Pascha - 11:00 pm
  • May 5th Agape Vespers - 11:00 am
  • May 5th Agape Picnic - 12:00 pm - Outside on the church grove
  • May 15th Prime Timers Chair Yoga - Phillips Center - 11:00 am
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Flyers

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS: Nicki Cometa in Greek. Marilyn Cantrell in English.

PROSFORON OFFERED BY: Sophia Dafnis,Christine Dorudian, Toula Panos, and Amalia Manassakis.

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Sunday school students (and family members) and teachers should come forward for communion first then go downstairs to their classrooms. 

COMMUNION: The newly baptized/chrismated should come forward first.  Everyone else please wait until your row is called by the Parish Council.  If you wish to receive a blessing only, please come forward when your row is called for Communion and ask for a blessing when you approach the Priest.  Communion is offered to Orthodox Christians who are baptized/chrismated in the Orthodox faith, who are in good standing, and who are prepared to receive the Holy Gifts.  

FELLOWSHIP:  Fellowship is being offered by The men's Group Ministry.

THURSDAY BAKING GROUP:Has been busy preparing your favorite pastries.  Along with our delicious cookies, you can now place a special order for trays of  Spanakopita, Tyropita, Baklava and Karidopita.  Special orders must be placed  by April 23  for pick up on April 28. Stop by during Fellowship Hour or call Toni Kanakaris 619.985.5509. 

SAINTS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Deadline to submit is MAY 31, 2024! Click the link to fill out an application:    https://www.stsconstantinehelen.com/scholarships

CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERING: We need YOU! Support your community by donating your time four our annual event. Visit https://www.cardiffgreekfestival.com/general-5 to sign up today!

 


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