Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2023-06-25
Bulletin Contents
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


[email protected] | 760-942-0920

2nd Priest: Rev. Fr. Angelo Maginas


[email protected] | 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 

16 years for Alexander Ivanov and 12 years for Elena Ivanova, beloved parents of Galina Ivanova and grandparents of Tatiana Kouprianova.

  

Prayers

Demetria Sarantopoulos, Peter and Lydia Chaconas, Patricia Karetas, Jim and 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, Baby Michael Wyatt 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, Rev. Fr. Peter Leventis, Presbytera, Chris Kailas, Nathaniel Cochran, Alvin Wadsworth, Terri Urosevich, Sofia Urosevich, Zackary Allen, Paula Elliott, Rachel Mandel, Sean Tubbs, Duane Tubbs, Alexandra Tzatzalos, Henry Schrik, Amalia Wadsworth, Alex Rigopoulos, Maria Alexandrovna Pavlova, Angela Joannides, Ron Potts, Lexi Rogers, Espe Reyes.

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 Second Mode

When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee.

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. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 5:1-10.

Brethren, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Why, one will hardly die for a righteous man -- though perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die. But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we are now justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.

Gospel Reading

3rd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 6:22-33

The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear? For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

We advance toward humility by means of trials. He who rests on his virtue without suffering tribulation has the door of pride open before him.
St. Isaac of Syria
Homily 57, in Ascetical Homilies, p. 283, 7th century

The truth is that people are frightened of being poor because they have no faith in Him who promised to provide all things needful to those who seek the kingdom of God (cf. Matt. 6:33). It is this fear that spurs them, even when they are endowed with all things, and it prevents them from ever freeing themselves from this sickly and baneful desire. They go on amassing wealth, loading themselves with a worthless burden or, rather, enclosing themselves while still living in a most absurd kind of tomb.
St. Gregory Palamas
To the Most Reverend Nun Xenia no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 305, 14th century

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Saints and Feasts

June 25

3rd Sunday of Matthew

June 25

Leavetaking of the Nativity of the Forerunner John the Baptist

June 25

The Righteous Martyr Febronia

This Martyr practiced the ascetic discipline in Nisibis of Mesopotamia; she was of such great beauty that the report of her came to the persecutor Selenus, and every attempt was made to make her deny Christ. After many horrible tortures, she was cruelly dismembered by the executioners, then beheaded, in the year 310 (or, according to some, in 302, during the reign of Diocletian).

June 25

Dionysius & Dometios the Righteous of Mount Athos

Saint Dionysios was born in the village of Korissos, Kastoria, to pious parents who were farmers. At a young age, he went to Mount Athos near his brother Theodosios. Dionysios, with the help of his brother’s own teacher, learned to study the Holy Scriptures, and quickly became distinguished for his humble mind and his charitable character.

A few years later, Emperor Alexios Komnenos III (1350 - 1390), Theodosios became a Metropolitan in Trebizond. Dionysios was very pleased when he learned of this, first out of brotherly love, and second because now he could more easily carry out a plan of his own.

After his ordination to the priesthood, Saint Dionysios transferred his place of asceticism to the steep mountain of little Athos or Antiathos, the so-called Old Prodromos and the Panagia. Shortly thereafter, he wanted to build a church and a suitable monastery. That plan eventually succeeded by the grace of God. Thus, in 1375, Alexios III, through the intercession of his brother, Metropolitan Theodosios, approved the building of the Monastery of the honorable Forerunner and Baptist John. The emperor in Dionysios gave 50 somia (400,000 grosia), and then three thousand komninata for his work. Thus Saint Dionysios built the Monastery of the honorable Forerunner, which was known afterwards by the name given by her builder.

Saint Dionysius reposed in Trebizond, where he had gone to ask for further help from the emperor for the iconography of the monastery.

June 25

Methodius of Nevritos

June 25

Prokopios the New Martyr

June 25

Orentios, Pharmakios, Eros, Phirmos, Phirminos, Kyriakos, and Longinos the Martyrs and Brothers

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Calendar

  • This Week

    June 25 to July 2, 2023

    Sunday, June 25

    Memorial

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:15PM Choir Rehearsal

    Monday, June 26

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, June 27

    10:30AM Bible Study with Father Michael (via Zoom)

    Thursday, June 29

    10:00AM Prime Timers Park Field Trip & Lunch

    10:30AM Trisagion

    11:00AM Funeral

    Friday, June 30

    6:00PM Zorba Adult Greek Dance Lessons - Phillips Center

    Sunday, July 2

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:15PM Choir Rehearsal

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Save the Date

  • June 27th - Last day of Bible Study with Fr. Michael via Zoom before the group takes a break.
  • June 29th - Prime Timers excursion/meeting at the Queen Califa's Magical Garden at 10 am, located in Escondido. After, join for lunch served by Eleni at the Tignor residence (See flyer)
  • June 30th -  Zorba Adult Greek Dance Lessons - Phillips Center from 6 pm - 8 pm
  • July 3rd and July 4th - OFFICE CLOSED
  • July 12th - DOP & AHEPA Feeding San Diego Volunteer Event - Visit https://x.gldn.io/e/wuYSd9RgeAb to register
  • July 15th - Zorba Adult Greek Dance Lessons - Phillips Center from 11 am - 1 pm
  • July 22nd - Zorba Adult Greek Dance Lessons - Phillips Center from 11 am- 1 pm
  • July 24th Hands of Peace Culture Day hosted at our Church
  • Aug 1st - Bible Study with Fr. Michael resumes (via Zoom)
  • Aug. 2 Dormition Fast Begins; Paraklesis Service 6:30pm
  • Aug. 4 Paraklesis Services 6:30pm
  • Aug. 20 Dance Group Practice begins
  • August 22nd & August 29th - Festival Baking begins at 9 am in Phillips Center Kitchen
  • Sept. 1 Ecclesiastical New Year
  • Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 - 2023 Cardiff Greek Festival!
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Flyers

    Prime Timers Field Trip June 29th

    Prime Timers Field Trip June 29th

    NEW Prime Timers date: Thursday, June 29th at 10 am. Prime Timers outing to Queen Califia’s Sculpture Garden in Escondido. Followed by a lunch prepared by Eleni at the Tignor residence.

    Zorba Adult Greek Dance Lessons June 30 July 15 & 22

    Zorba Adult Greek Dance Lessons June 30 July 15 & 22

    AHEPA presents, ZORBA Greek Dance Lessons for adults! Come to the Phillips Center for these three scheduled dates, June 30, July 15, and July 22.

    DOP & AHEPA Volunteer Event July 12

    DOP & AHEPA Volunteer Event July 12

    Join AHEPA and your Daughters of Penelope for their next volunteer event at Feeding San Diego! Visit the link to sign up and for the address. https://x.gldn.io/e/wuYSd9RgeAb

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS: Costa Cassapakis in Greek. George Koumaras in English.

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Sunday School is on summer break.

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: Lemlem Catalano and Karolin Sado

OFFICE HOURS:  The office will be closed on 6/29, 7/3, 7/4, and 7/7.  Normal office hours resume on 7/10.  If you have an emergency and the office is closed, please leave a voicemail and/or send an email and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.    


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