Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-09-15
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

1  year and 40 day memorial for Steve and Crystal Halbert. Survived by their children, Jeff Halbert and Christopher Halbert. Sibling to Penny Benetatos, Joanna Dovalis, and Nikki Burns.
 
 
 
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, Pamela Potts. 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 Third Mode

Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

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.

Gospel Reading

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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Wisdom of the Fathers

The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only know in their learned minds the mysteries of faith and the commandments of their Creator, but to those who have progressed far enough to live by them.
St. Bede the Venerable
Unknown, 8th century

To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to cherish bad thoughts and desires; to suppress every evil thought; to avoid occasions of sin; not to desire or to do anything out of self-love, but to do everything out of love for God. To deny oneself, according to St. Paul means "to be dead to sin. . . but alive to God."
St. Innocent of Alaska
The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century

A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To take up one's cross means to bear without grumblings everything unpleasant, painful, sad, difficult and oppressive that ay happen to us in life. . .without expecting any earthly reward in return, but bear it all with love, with joy and with courageous strength.
St. Innocent of Alaska
The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century

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Saints and Feasts

September 15

Nikitas the Great Martyr

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.

September 15

Philotheos the Righteous

September 15

Sunday after Holy Cross

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Calendar

  • This Week

    September 15 to September 30, 2024

    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 - Classrooms

    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

    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

    Monday, September 23

    Monthly Vine Submission Due

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Conference Room

    Tuesday, September 24

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:30PM Parish Council Meeting (Zoom)

    7:00PM Meli Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meraki Dance- Pappas Hall

    Wednesday, September 25

    6:00PM Atromitoi Dance- Phillips Center

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, September 26

    8:30AM St. John Theologian-Orthros

    9:30AM St. John Theologian-Liturgy

    Friday, September 27

    Philoptochos GA Setup - Pappas Hall

    4:00PM E-Wedding Rehearsal

    Saturday, September 28

    10:00AM Philoptochos GA - Pappas Hall

    3:30PM E-Wedding

    5:30PM Men's Group - Couples in Community: Building Stronger Marriages - Pappas Hall

    Sunday, September 29

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Blessing of the Surfboards - Bring your surfboard! Blessing from Fr. Michael outside after Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    12:15PM Opalakia Dance - Preschool Rooms

    12:30PM Atromitoi Dance - Phillips Center

    1:00PM YAL Brunch - Tamarack State Beach

    5:00PM Meraki Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meli Dance- Phillips Center

    Monday, September 30

    Greek School Year Begins!

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Save the Date

  • Every Tuesday: Bible Study with Fr. Michael (Zoom) 10:30 am
  • 2024-25 Sunday School - Visit the link to register! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC9vK4exYqvx6JSsockGU0adWzK1880sU5epaEWf5DraZCpQ/viewform
  • "Eight Dates" marriage program begings Sept 19th. Every other Thursday at 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. Every other Thursday. Register by Sept 11: familywellnessministry.org/eight-dates 
  • Sept 24th Parish Council Meeting (Zoom) 6:30 pm
  • Sept 26th Falling Asleep of St. John the Theologian - Orthros: 8:30 am - Liturgy: 9:30 am
  • 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 "Blessing of the Surfboard" YAL will go surfing after church!  Bring your boards to church, and after Liturgy, Fr. Michael will do a blessing on the Solea! *Open to all of our Parish to recieve a blessing with you surfboard!
  • 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 visit  https://www.schgreekschool.com/
  • Oct 6th Church Music Sunday
  • Oct 6th Youth Event - Regional Event Beach Day (after Liturgy) 1-4 pm at Playa Pacifica Park
  • Oct 9th FOCUS Outreach - The second Tuesday of every month in Pappas Hall Kitchen - Contact Barbara Anaya for additional info:  (760) 419-9699
  • Oct 13th Pilgrimage of Discovery Presentation by, Eva Marie Kailas - Pappas Hall - After Liturgy
  • Oct 19th Trunk or Treat (All youth and families)
  • Oct 23rd Prime Timers: Mark your calendars! Lunch will be served, followed by a showing of the 2004 Community Talent Show.  Acts by the parish council, prime timers, Sunday school teachers, baking group, Philoptochos and more.  More information to follow. Contact Eleni Tignor or Barbara Anaya for more: (760) 697-9121 | (760) 419-9699
  • Oct 26th St. Demetrios - Orthros: 8:30 am - Liturgy: 9:30 am
  • Oct 26th Bach Collegium Concert - Church Sanctuary
  • Oct 26th Fall Dance Event - Pappas Hall
  • Nov 2nd Philoptochos Annual Fall Fundraiser, Comedy Night with Basile - Pappas Hall - 6:00 pm
  • Nov 13th Prime Timers Friendsgiving Potluck - Pappas Hall - 11:30am - Contact Eleni Tignor or Barbara Anaya for more: (760) 697-9121 | (760) 419-9699
  • Nov 17th Parish Fall General Assembly - After Liturgy - Pappas Hall
  • Nov 17th GOYA Friendsgiving 
  • Nov 24th Hope/Sprouts/Joy Thankful Craft - After Liturgy - Pappas Hall
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Flyers

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS:  James Rigopoulos in Greek. Natalie Birouty in English.

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Welcome back students! Sunday School classes start  today! 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: Laure Bemis and Pam Pierce will be offering fellowship today.


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