Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-09-08
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

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, Nancy Gilbert, and Toula Panos, Zoey Lavdas, Gerry Ranglas, Sofia Osborne. 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.

Apolytikion for Nativity of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode

Thy Nativity, O Theotokos, hath procliamed joy to the whole world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, annulling the curse and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Sixth Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Our Redeemer and Maker, Who was Son of God before the ages, became Son of Man at the end of ages. Thus the One Who, through the power of His divinity, had created us to enjoy the happiness of everlasting life, might Himself restore us, through the weakness of our humanity, to recover the life we had lost.
St. Bede the Venerable
Homilies on the Gospels, 2.18. 7th Century. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John 1-10. Intervarsity Press, 2006, p. 126.

For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him right, all but saying, "Think Me not a teacher in such manner as were the many of the prophets who were of earth, for I have come from heaven (but) now. None of the prophets hath ascended up thither, but I dwell there."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century

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Saints and Feasts

September 08

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.

September 08

Sunday before Holy Cross

September 08

Sophronios, Bishop of Iberia

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Calendar

  • This Week

    September 7 to September 22, 2024

    Saturday, September 7

    10:00AM Cardiff Greek Festival

    Sunday, September 8

    8:30AM Orthros - Nativity of the Theotokos

    8:30AM Orthros

    9:00AM Liturgy - Nativity of the Theotokos

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    Monday, September 9

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Conference Room

    Tuesday, September 10

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    9:30AM Fire Alarm Annual Inspection - ADT

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:30PM Philoptochos Board Meeting

    7:00PM Meli Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meraki Dance- Pappas Hall

    Wednesday, September 11

    6:00PM Atromitoi Dance- Phillips Center

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, September 12

    6:00PM Orthodoxy On Tap

    Saturday, September 14

    8:30AM Orthros - Exaltation of the Holy Cross

    9:30AM Liturgy - Exaltation of the Holy Cross

    12:00PM Wedding Rehearsal

    Sunday, September 15

    Sunday School Kick Off & ALL GOYA Meeting & SPROUTS Bubble Party - Meet & Greet K-2*

    National Back To Church Sunday

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorials

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

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

    12:15PM Opalakia Dance - Preschool Rooms

    12:30PM Atromitoi Dance - Phillips Center

    1:00PM Orthodoxy 101 - Church Worship: The Liturgy - Church Sanctuary

    3:00PM Wedding

    5:00PM Meraki Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meli Dance- Phillips Center

    Monday, September 16

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, September 17

    10:30AM Bible Study (Zoom)

    6:15PM Youth Board (Zoom)

    7:00PM Meli Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meraki Dance- Pappas Hall

    Wednesday, September 18

    6:00PM Atromitoi Dance- Phillips Center

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Friday, September 20

    Monthly Vine Submission Due

    6:00PM Festival Appreciation Dinner (Volunteers/Families) - Pappas Hall

    Saturday, September 21

    10:00AM Chrismation

    Sunday, September 22

    Greek Dance Parent Meeting (Mandatory)

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Memorials

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    12:15PM Opalakia Dance - Preschool Rooms

    12:30PM Atromitoi Dance - Phillips Center

    5:00PM Meraki Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meli Dance- Phillips Center

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Save the Date

  • Every Tuesday: Bible Study with Fr. Michael (Zoom) 10:30 am
  • Every 3rd Sunday of the month Loss and Bereavement Grief Support Group - Conference Room - After Liturgy
  • CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERING - Come support your community by donating your time four our Festival event. Visit https://www.cardiffgreekfestival.com/volunteer to sign up today! 
  • 2024-25 Sunday School - Visit the link to register! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC9vK4exYqvx6JSsockGU0adWzK1880sU5epaEWf5DraZCpQ/viewform
  • Sept 7th & 8th CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL -  Stay up to date with all the details -> https://www.cardiffgreekfestival.com/
  • Sept 12th Orthodoxy On Tap (Young Adult Group gathering) - (See flyer for contact info)
  • Sept 15th Sunday School Kick Off & ALL GOYA Meeting & SPROUTS Bubble Party - Meet & Greet K-2
  • Sept. 15th National Back To Church Sunday - Back To Church Sunday is a national church event that happens on the 3rd Sunday of September each year where the churches of America come together to invite their communities to church!  Bring a friend to church.  Or call a fellow parishioner you have not seen in awhile and have them meet you for fellowship on Sept. 15th.
  • Sept 17th St Sophia & Daughters - Orthros 8:30 am Liturgy - 9:30 am
  • Sept 19th "Eight Dates" marriage program begings. 6:30 pm on Zoom. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco's Family Wellness Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries invite all couples to participate. Any couple wanting to improve their communication and connection can benefit from this lively and evidence-based program, where the Family Wellness Ministry team integrates the riches of our Orthodox Faith into each presentation. Couples will meet online every other Thursday and are encouraged to connect on their “8 Dates,” engaging in essential conversations during the following weeks. Register by September 11: familywellnessministry.org/eight-dates 
  • Sept 20th Festival Appreciation Dinner (for volunteers) - Pappas Hall - 6:00 pm
  • Sept 28th Philoptochos GA - Pappas Hall - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sept 28th Men's Group - Couples in Community: Building Stronger Marriages - Pappas Hall - 5:30 pm
  • Sept 29th Sept 29th YAL Brunch - Tamarack State Beach - 1:00 pm Pickup Board & Brew sandwiches after Sunday Liturgy, to take to the beach! Contact (858)253-3527 or (858)353–5737 for more information.
  • Sept 30th Greek School Begins! Contact Greek School Director for additional info: 760-331-7955 or https://www.schgreekschool.com/
  • Nov 2nd Philoptochos Annual Fall Fundraiser, Comedy Night with Basile - Pappas Hall - 6:00 pm
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Flyers

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS:  Peter Fellios in Greek. John Fellios in English.

PROSFORON OFFERED BY:  Christine Dorudian, Matina Dale, Sophia Dafnis, and Maria Kladouras.

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  No Sunday School classes. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 15th!

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: No fellowship today. See you at the Cardiff Greek Festival!


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