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Sundays 8:30 a.m. Orthros and 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Special weekday feastday services to be announced in the bulletin.
Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.
Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Sunday after Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."
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SUNDAY |
9/15 |
8:20; 9:30 a.m. |
Orthros; Divine Liturgy; Sunday School Ministry Fair/ GOYA meeting/ Flu shots |
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MONDAY |
9/16 |
6:00 p.m. |
Movie Monday |
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TUESDAY |
9/17 |
5:00-6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. |
Greek School Parish Council meeting |
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WEDNESDAY |
9/18 |
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. |
Pickleball @ Tri-City Park Bible Study |
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THURSDAY |
9/19 |
10:30 a.m. 5:00-6:30 p.m. |
Prayer Group Greek School |
Sat., Sept 14, we mark the occasion of St. Helen finding the True Cross in Jerusalem, 300 years after Christ’s Crucifixion. Orthros at 8:20 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Please note that this is a strict fast day. Happy nameday to our Stavros & Stavroulas!
Sun., Sept 15 after Liturgy Fr. Andy will swear-in the new officers:
Co-presidents Andrew Anitas & James Steffas, VP Stef Loizos, and Treasurer Alexa Manos.
A General meeting will follow Sunday School. All parish teens in grades 7-12 are welcome!
Sept 15
2 years for George Theofylaktos, husband of Dafni
Coffee Hour hosted by the family
Coming up… Oct. 6: James Coutris, James Selos, Virginia Tasi
Sun., Sept. 15, in the Hall after Liturgy, visit our ministries’ booths to learn more about them, and how you can enrich your spiritual life through fellowship and involvement.
Sun., Sept. 15, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Those who pre-registered and for Flu Shots and/or Covid Boosters proceed to the Fellowship Room with your insurance card and Giant Eagle card (if you have one.)
A limited number of extra vaccines will be available if you did not sign up, first come, first served.
Next Sun., Sept 22, the Parish Council invites you to coffee hour after Liturgy to say farewell to Fr. Jim and Presvytera Goldie Doukas who are moving out of state to be closer to their children.
Start the Ecclesiastic New Year by having Fr. Andy bless your home or business. Email Father at [email protected] to schedule a visit and indicate your address and a preferred range of time (afternoon or evening.)
Boys ages 7-18 are invited to take part in this vital church ministry for the 2024-25 Ecclesiastic Year. Please contact Fr. Andy ([email protected]) to sign up and receive information about an upcoming orientation and fun day.
This year’s film series explores the intent, wording, and application of the
Ten Commandments. Screenings at 6 p.m. in the Cultural Hall. Free and open to all.
September 16: VII Commandment: You shall not commit adultery.
Little England/ Μικρά Αγγλία (2013; 2 hours & 12 min.) A young woman in love with a poor sailor is forced into an arranged marriage with another, and given a dowry of one story in the family home. But after the poor sailor becomes successful, her mother arranges a marriage between him and her younger daughter with a dowry of another floor of the same house. Filmed on the Greek island of Andros, it is set in the early 20th century, and based on true events. Dialogue in Greek with English subtitles. Adult situations.
September 30: VIII Commandment: You shall not steal. Millions (2009; 98 minutes; Rated PG) In this family-friendly comedy, bank robbers accidentally drop a bag of stolen money on the playhouse of a 7-year-old British boy. Since his mum’s death, he’s been talking to saints, and sees the windfall as a miracle. But he is soon grappling with the morals of using ill-gotten gains while evading the gang that’s looking for their loot, and worse – his greedy big brother! Can one ‘do good’ with stolen goods?
Daughters of Penelope invite you read Circe by Madeline Miller this summer. This modern novel tells the ancient story of Odysseus’ “other woman” from her perspective. We will meet on Wed., Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room for a discussion with wine & cheese (even if you don’t finish the book!) Available at the library, book stores and audio.
SERVING DINNER AT ST. HERMAN’S Volunteer to feed the homeless with your parish family:
~FOCUS Friends next service date: Sat., Oct. 5. Contact Linda Glynias (216-469-2663)
~Philoptochos next service date: Tue., Oct. 8. Contact Joanne Harootunian (440-353-0910)
Sun., Oct. 13, in the hall after Liturgy. The Parish Council and the Festival Committee invites our festival volunteers to a complimentary brunch. Meal by Coyne Catering.
Fri., November 8, the Church celebrates the Synaxis of the Archangels, patron saints of the armed forces and first responders. For the past few years, our staff has provided dinner for the Rocky River police and fire departments on behalf of our community. This year, we hope to put together a team of volunteers who can help prepare and deliver dinner to the first responders in both Rocky River and Westlake, the two cities in which our church is located geographically. Please email [email protected] if you are available to donate, cook, and/or deliver food that day.
Meeting on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Library. All welcome!
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in St Philothei Chapel. Contact Diakonissa Amy ([email protected] or 330-519-3100) to join, or to submit names for whom we can pray.
A SONG OF VICTORY Sunday, Sept 15, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Benefit concert for the restoration of St. Theodosius Cathedral by the Pan-Orthodox Choir of Greater Cleveland, held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 6822 Broadview Rd., Parma. Free will donations accepted. Light refreshments.
ROAD TO NICEA Tue., Sept 17, dinner lecture at Archangel Michael Woodside, 5025 E Mill Rd., Broadview Hts. Keynote speaker Archbishop Michael on the Factors leading to the 1st Ecumenical Council. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; lecture to follow. $15/person. RSVP by 9/6 at 440-526-5192.
ST. KYRANNA COOKING CLASS Sat., Sept. 21, at Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral (3352 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights. Great Vespers at 5:00 p.m., followed by class on "Peloponnese Pasta." Attending Young Adults (21-35) asked to bring a bottle of wine and a fun board game to share. RSVP at [email protected] by September 16th.
GODLY MARRIAGE AND VIRGINITY Sept. 20-22, weekend retreat with Fr. Josiah Trenham, PhD, author and podcaster. At St. Matthew Orthodox Church, 10383 Albion Road, North Royalton.
Fri, 7-9 p.m. 1st Talk ; Sat, 9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast, 10 am 2nd Talk, Noon Lunch, 1 p.m. 3rd Talk, 4 p.m. Vespers. Sun, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy & Homily by Fr. Josiah. Luncheon to follow
Registration deadline: September 8. Contact: Cindy George ([email protected])
Free-will offerings gratefully accepted.
GROWING IN GRATITUDE Sept. 20-22, Family Camp at Camp Nazareth, Mercer, PA. Open to families of all sizes and ages where your relationship with Christ and one another will grow and flourish. Adult track speakers Dr. Peter & Theanne Gagianas; Youth Track speaker Pres. Sarah Mandeville. Registration: tinyurl.com/MPFC2024
METROPOLIS CLERGY LAITY
Hosted by Holy Cross Church, 123 Gilkeson Rd., Pittsburgh.
Sat., Sept 21: Philoptochos Assembly.
Sat., Sept 28: Clergy-Laity. Our parish is sending 4 delegates but an unlimited number of educators and youth workers welcome to come and observe the Religious Educators & Youth Workers meetings. More info at https://www.pittsburgh.goarch.org/clergy-laity
THE THORN Sept. 24 or 25, 7 p.m. at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. This show about Christ’s Passion combines drama, music, dance, martial arts and aerial acrobatics. For ticket prices go to https://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/outback-presents-the-thorn
THE ART OF ANTIQUITY Sun., Sept. 29, 2:00 p.m., the Collis lecture presents John K. Papadopoulos, Director of Excavations at the Athenian Agora. The talk will take place at Case Western Reserve University’s Tinkham Veal Center, 11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland. Tickets are free by reservation required thru the Cleveland Museum of Art.
METROPOLIS YAL CONFERENCE Oct. 18-20. at the Doubletree by Hilton-Green Tree, 500 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh. $250 Early Bird registration for first 100 (now open); $295 regular. Hotel rate: $139/night. Learn more and register at: https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/ya/2024-yal-conference
BOOK SIGNING Sat., Nov. 2, 11 a.m. HPA invites you to a meet & greet with author Yvette Manessis Corporon, discussing her new novel Daughter of Ruins, at Sts. Constantine and Helen, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Hts. $50 includes a copy of the book. Tickets at hpsneo.org
Now thru the summer months, we will be meeting at Tri-City Park (behind the church) at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays only.
This Saint was of high birth among the Goths beyond the Danube River. He was taken by Athanaric, pagan ruler of the Goths, and after being tortured, was burned to death for his confession of Christ. According to some, this took place during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great; according to others, under the Emperor Gratian.
Saint Euphemia was from Chalcedon and lived in virginity. According to some, she suffered martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian, in 303; according to others, in 307. Her sacred relics are preserved in the Patriarchate in Constantinople.
These Saints were from Italy and contested for the Faith about the year 126, during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. Faith was twelve years old, Hope, ten, and Love, nine; each was tormented and then beheaded, from the eldest to the youngest. Their mother Sophia mourned at their grave for three days, where she also fell asleep in peace; because of her courageous endurance in the face of her daughters' sufferings, she is also counted a martyr. The name Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek; as for her daughters' names, Faith, Hope, and Love (Charity), they are Pistis, Elpis, and Agape in Greek, and Vera, Nadezhda, and Lyubov in Russian.
Ariadne, the holy martyr, lived during the reigns of Emperor Hadrian (117-138) and Antoninus Pius (138-161). Ariadne was a slave girl of Tertullus, the chief ruler of the city of Prymenseos in Phrygia. Her master became indignant when she refused to accompany him to the temple of the idols on the occasion of his son's birthday. After he punished Ariadne by severely flogging her, scraping her with an iron claw and starving her in a dungeon, he dismissed her and sent her away.
However, he persecuted Ariadne, even after he discharged her, when he dispatched his men to trail her. As her pursuers approached, Ariadne was nearby a large rock. The ever-memorable prayed that it open and conceal her from those tracking her. Straightway, by a divine wonder, the rock opened and received her. There, within the safe confines of the rock, she surrendered her spirit into the hands of Christ.
When the persecutors arrived they were utterly confused and started a fight among each other and killed one another. Other accounts say that fearful angels of the Lord appeared sitting on horseback and bearing spears, striking Ariadnes persecutors.
In 278, during the reign of Probus, Saints Trophimus and Sabbatius came to Antioch, and seeing the city celebrating the festival of Apollo at Daphne lamented the blindness of the people, and presented themselves as Christians to Atticus the Governor. Saint Trophimus was stripped of his clothing, and was stretched out and beaten until the earth was red with his blood. Then he was hung up, scraped on his sides, and imprisoned in torments. Saint Sabbatius was tortured so savagely that he gave up his spirit in his sufferings. Trophimus was sent to Synnada, wearing iron shoes fitted with sharp iron nails within; he was further tormented without mercy, then cast into prison. Dorymedon, a counsellor, and a pagan, came to the prison and cared for Trophimus. When a certain feast came, Dorymedon was asked why he did not sacrifice to the idols; he proclaimed himself a Christian, for which he was imprisoned, pierced with heated spits, frightfully punished, and finally beheaded with Saint Trophimus.
The holy Martyr Eustathius before his baptism was an illustrious Roman general named Placidas in the days of the Emperor Trajan. While hunting in the country one day, he was converted to the Faith of Christ through the apparition of an uncommonly majestic stag, between whose antlers he saw the Cross of Christ, and through which the Lord spoke to him with a human voice. Upon returning home, he learned that his wife Tatiana had also had a vision in which she was instructed to become a Christian. They sought out the Bishop of the Christians and were baptized, Placidas receiving the name Eustathius, and Tatiana the name Theopiste; their two sons were baptized Agapius and Theopistus. The family was then subjected to such trials as Job endured. Their servants died, all their goods were stolen, and on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem they were scattered abroad, each not even knowing if the others were still alive. By the providence of God, they were united again after many years, and returned to Rome in glory. Nevertheless, when they refused to sacrifice to the idols-a public sacrifice from which no Roman general could be absent-the Emperor Hadrian, who had succeeded Trajan, had them put into a large bronze device in the shape of a bull, which was heated with fire until they died. When their holy bodies were removed, they were found to be without harm. They suffered martyrdom about the year 126.
Saint Quadratus was a disciple of the Apostles, and became Bishop of Athens. According to the Synaxaristes, he contested for the Faith in the year 117, in the reign of Hadrian (117-138), but according to others, in the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161-180).