Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-06-01
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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








Services Schedule

SUNDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

 

WEEKDAYS/SATURDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

 


Past Bulletins


Memorials & Prayers

Memorials

40 day memorial for Ruth Zikakis. She is survived by her sons, Chris,Alex and Mark Zikakis. Her daughter, Andrea Zikakis. As well as six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Prayers

Peter and Lydia Chaconas, Patricia Karetas, Vasil Karounos, Litsa Mitchell, Marianne McDonald, Angele Lorio, Victoria Benzel, Daphne Triphon, George Gillespie, Becky Stathes Parks Snell, Mary Garbis,  Georgia Vourlitis, Katherine Rovos, Nora Paltadakis, Aphrodite Sacorafas, Cynthia Sacorafas, Susan Comitas, Helen Theofan, Nikki Cozakos, Desiree Plagis, Kelee Tsitsikaos, Michael L. Pappas, Vasillos Gavrilos, Emmanuel Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Maria Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Vassili Stamos (Hatizimanolis), Amalia Wadsworth, Paula Elliott, Alexandra Tzatzalos,  Maria Alexandrovna Pavlova, Espe Reyes, Nasia Ampelas, Connie Moulios, Chris Panagos, Harry Chris Karnazes, Mary Karnazes, Peter Stacy, Al Wadsworth, Carol Robinson, Derek Miller, Anelia Delcheva, Nancy Gilbert, Toula Panos, Zoey Lavdas, Sofia Osborne, Pamela Potts, Anastasia Proesel, and Venetia, Triantafilia, Angela Guarino, Shelby Shinkle, James Conigliaro, Michael Horgan, Despina Perakis, Yianni Perakis, George Theodosiou, Rosemarie  De Rosa, Pablo Rodriguez, Evie(Ephemia) Johnston, Mina Ward, Maria Goodin (Demas). If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the office.

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS:  Andreas Maginas in Greek. Nicholas Boldt in English.

PROSFORON OFFERED BY:  Christine Dorudian, Laure Bemis, and Chris Kailas .

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Sunday and Greek School Promotion/Graduations on Sunday, June 1 - School will resume Sunday, September 28.

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 HOSTED BY: Sunday School Staff. Please join us in Pappas Hall after Service.


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Calendar

  • This Week

    June 1 to June 16, 2025

    Sunday, June 1

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    Sunday School Promotion and Graduation

    Dance Board Oath of Office

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM 40 day Memorial

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    2:00PM Baptism

    Monday, June 2

    4:00PM Greek School - Children Lvl A

    4:00PM Greek School - Children Lvl B/C

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Conference Room

    Tuesday, June 3

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:30PM Daughters of Penelope/AHEPA Meetings

    Wednesday, June 4

    12:00PM FOCUS Outreach Meal Prep & Delivery - Pappas Hall Kitchen

    5:00PM Atromitoi Greek Dance Practice - Phillips Center

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    7:00PM 1st Stewardship Committee Meeting - Conference Room

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, June 5

    8:00AM Everon Scheduling

    8:00PM Dance Board Meeting (Zoom)

    Saturday, June 7

    Greek School Summer Break

    8:30AM Saturday of Souls Orthros

    9:30AM Saturday of Souls Liturgy

    Sunday, June 8

    Pentecost Sunday

    Presvyteras Sunday

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    Monday, June 9

    8:30AM Feast of the Holy Spirit -Orthros

    9:30AM Feast of the Holy Spirit - Liturgy

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, June 10

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:30PM Philoptochos Board Meeting

    Wednesday, June 11

    11:00AM Prime Timers Visit Rancho Bernardo Winery & Museum Tour

    5:00PM Atromitoi Greek Dance Practice - Phillips Center

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, June 12

    6:00PM YAL Orthodoxy on Tap @ Harland Brewery in One Paseo in Del Mar

    Friday, June 13

    Philoptochos General Assembly Setup - Pappas Hall

    Saturday, June 14

    10:00AM Philoptochos General Assembly

    Sunday, June 15

    Philoptochos Oath of Office

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    12:15PM Loss and Bereavement Grief Support Group - Conference Room

    Monday, June 16

    Set up for VCS

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Save the Date

  • Starting Wed May 14 Paraklesis Services Begin - Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm
  • Wed Jun 4 1st Stewardship Committiee Meeting - 7:00 pm - Conference room - Contact Jeff or James for info:(619) 300-0312 | (760) 521-7087
  • Sat Jun 7 Saturday of Souls - Orthros; 8:30 am Litugy; 9:30 am
  • Sun Jun 8 Pentecost - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am
  • Sun Jun 8 Presvyteras Sunday
  • Mon Jun 9 Feast of The Holy Spirit - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am
  • Wed Jun 11 Prime Timers Trip to the Rancho Bernardo Winery for a docent led tour and lunch! 11:00 am - Contact Eleni for more: (760) 822-2634 | [email protected]
  • Sat Jun 14 Philoptochos General Assembly
  • Sun Jun 15 Philoptochos Oath of Office
  • Sun Jun 15 Father's Day
  • Thu Jun 19 Juneteenth - Office closed
  • Mon Jun 23 - Fri Jun 27 Vacation Church School - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Sat Jun 21 YAL Summer BBQ Party @ Hanna Katsiapis Residence - Contact Hanna for info: (858) 253-3527
  • Fri Jul 4 Independence Day - Office Closed
  • Wed July 9 Prime Timers Chair Yoga & Lunch - Pappas Hall - 11:00 am
  • Mon Jul 21 July & August Vine Submissions Due! *Please note that for summer, the Monthly Vine will be combined for the months of July & August, and will be released at the beginning of August.
  • Fri Aug 1 Dormition Fast Begins
  • Wed Aug 6 Transfiguration of Our Lord - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am 
  • Tue Aug 19 Festival Baking - Phillips Center Kitchen - 9:00 am - Contact Toni K for more: (760) 448-5253
  • Sat Aug 23 Youth Groups Beach Day & GOYA Bonfire - Contact Brianne for info: [email protected]
  • Sat Aug 23 Men's Group Seminar - Pappas Hall - 11:00 am - Contact Dino for info: [email protected]
  • Tue Aug 26 Festival Baking - Phillips Center Kitchen - 9:00 am - Contact Toni K for more: (760) 448-5253
  • Sat Sep 6 & Sun Sep 7 Cardiff Greek Festival! Saturday; 10:00 am-10:00 pm Sunday; 11:00 am-9:00 pm

SOME RECCURING MINISTRY MEETINGS & EVENTS:

  • BIBLE STUDY W/ FR MICHAEL: Tuesday's on Zoom - 10:30 am  (Unless canceled for a service or on break)
  • SILENT PRAYER: Every Tuesday in church - 9:30 am Contact John B for info (858) 480-6363
  • GRIEF SUPPORT: Every third Sunday of the month - After Liturgy Contact George for more (760) 936-3042
  • FOCUS OUTREACH: Prep on the Sunday prior to the first Wednesday of every month -  Meal prep, packing, & delivery on the First Wednesday of the month. Contact Paulette A for how you can help (858) 333-1647
  • THURSDAY BAKING GROUP : Phillips Center Kitchen - 9:00 am Contact Toni for exact dates (619) 985-5509
  • YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (YAL) *Ages 21-35: Contact Eva Marie for event dates (858) 353-5737 
  • GREEK SCHOOL: Classes for all ages & levels. Contact  Andreas or Dina for info (760) 331-7955 | (203) 988-6835
  • CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL:Contact Festival Chair Joe B or Tasia M for volunteer opportunities (619) 977-4725 | (760) 715-8217

 

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Sixth Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Holy Ascension in the Fourth Mode

Thou hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God, and gladdened Thy disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit; and they were assured by the blessing that Thou art the Son of God and Redeemer of the world.

Apolytikion for Fathers of the 1st Council in the Eighth Mode

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

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 Sixth Mode

O Christ our God, upon fulfilling Your dispensation for our sake, You ascended in Glory, uniting the earthly with the heavenly. You were never separate but remained inseparable, and cried out to those who love You, "I am with you and no one is against you."
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, 28-36.

IN THOSE DAYS, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesos, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. And from Miletos he sent to Ephesos and called to him the elders of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: "Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, 'it is more blessed to give than to receive.' " And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.


Gospel Reading

Fathers of the 1st Council
The Reading is from John 17:1-13

At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work which you gave me to do; and now, Father, you glorify me in your own presence with the glory which I had with you before the world was made.

"I have manifested your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world; yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you; for I have given them the words which you gave me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you did send me. I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are mine; all mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves."


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Wisdom of the Fathers

For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus. For He still pleads even now as Man for my salvation; ...
St. Gregory the Theologian
4th Theological Oration, 4th Century

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Saints and Feasts

June 01

Fathers of the 1st Council

The heresiarch Arius was a Libyan by race and a protopresbyter of the Church of Alexandria. In 315, he began to blaspheme against the Son and Word of God, saying that He is not true God, consubstantial with the Father, but is rather a work and creation, alien to the essence and glory of the Father, and that there was a time when He was not. This frightful blasphemy shook the faithful of Alexandria. Alexander, his Archbishop, after trying in vain to correct him through admonitions, cut him off from communion and finally in a local council deposed him in the year 321. Yet neither did the blasphemer wish to be corrected, nor did he cease sowing the deadly tares of his heretical teachings; but writing to the bishops of other cities, Arius and his followers requested that his doctrine be examined, and if it were unsound, that the correct teaching be declared to him. By this means, his heresy became universally known and won many supporters, so that the whole Church was soon in an uproar.

Therefore, moved by divine zeal, the first Christian Sovereign, Saint Constantine the Great, the equal to the Apostles, summoned the renowned First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, a city of Bithynia. It was there that the shepherds and teachers of the Church of Christ gathered from all regions in the year 325. All of them, with one mouth and one voice, declared that the Son and Word of God is one in essence with the Father, true God of true God, and they composed the holy Symbol of Faith up to the seventh article (since the remainder, beginning with "And in the Holy Spirit," was completed by the Second Ecumenical Council). Thus they anathematized the impious Arius of evil belief and those of like mind with him, and cut them off as rotten members from the whole body of the faithful.

Therefore, recognizing the divine Fathers as heralds of the Faith after the divine Apostles, the Church of Christ has appointed this present Sunday for their annual commemoration, in thanksgiving and unto the glory of God, unto their praise and honour, and unto the strengthening of the true Faith.


June 01

Justin the Philosopher and Martyr and his Companions

This Saint, who was from Neapolis of Palestine, was a follower of Plato the philosopher. Born in 103, he came to the Faith of Christ when he was already a mature man, seeking to find God through philosophy and human reasoning. A venerable elder appeared to him and spoke to him about the Prophets who had taught of God not through their own wisdom, but by revelation; and he led him to knowledge of Christ, Who is the fulfillment of what the Prophets taught. Saint Justin soon became a fervent follower of Christ, and an illustrious apologist of the Evangelical teachings. To the end of his life, while preaching Christ in all parts, he never put off his philosopher's garb. In Rome, he gave the Emperor Antoninus Pius (reigned 138-161) an apology wherein he proved the innocence and holiness of the Christian Faith, persuading him to relieve the persecution of Christians. Through the machinations of Crescens, a Cynic philosopher who envied him, Saint Justin was beheaded in Rome in 167 under Antoninus' successor, Marcus Aurelius (reigned 161-180). Besides his defense of Christianity (First and Second Apologies), Saint Justin wrote against paganism (Discourse to the Greeks, Hortatory Address to the Greeks), and refuted Jewish objections against Christ (Dialogue with Trypho).


June 01

Pyrros the Hieromartyr


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