Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-10-20
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.

Churching

40 day blessing for Theodore Anthony Droseros. Mother: Rachel Droseros.

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 Eighth Mode

From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Artemius in the Fourth Mode

Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

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. Eighth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Gospel Reading

6th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:26-39

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we are journeying in a strange road, know not which way to go unless we have some one to lead us; how should the soul, being rent away from the body, and having gone out from all her accustomed region, know where to walk without one to show her the way?
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century

Some say, 'Why do they [demons] possess people?' I answer those who wish to have this explained that the reason of these things is very deep. Somewhere one of His saints addressed God by saying, 'Your judgments are a vast abyss.' As long as we bear this in mind, we will perhaps not miss the mark.
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Commentary on Luke, Homily 44. (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture; vol 3: Luke, Intervarsity Press)

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Saints and Feasts

October 20

Artemius the Great Martyr of Antioch

Saint Artemius lived during the years of Saint Constantine the Great, and was appointed by him to be Governor of Alexandria; later, he was honoured with the rank of patrician. During the reign of Julian the Apostate, in the year 361, Artemius appeared before the Emperor and censured him for his apostasy. For this, he endured many torments and was finally beheaded.

October 20

Matrona the Righteous of Chios

October 20

6th Sunday of Luke

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Calendar

  • This Week

    October 20 to November 3, 2024

    Sunday, October 20

    Stewardship Sunday

    40-Day Blessing

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    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

    5:00PM Meraki Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meli Dance- Phillips Center

    Monday, October 21

    Monthly Vine Submission Due

    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, October 22

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    7:00PM Meli Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meraki Dance- Pappas Hall

    Wednesday, October 23

    11:30AM Prime Timers - Pappas Hall

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, October 24

    11:00AM Jr. Philoptochos Baking for Rancho Coastal Event - Pappas Hall Kitchen

    Friday, October 25

    Jr. Philoptochos Baking for Rancho Coastal Event

    Saturday, October 26

    9:30AM Liturgy -St. Demetrios

    7:00PM Bach Collegium Concert

    Sunday, October 27

    OXI Day Celebration

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    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, October 28

    9:30AM Holy Protection of Theotokos - Liturgy

    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

    Tuesday, October 29

    12:00AM Philoptochos Annual Fundraiser - Pappas Hall Reserved

    9:00AM Grauer School Church Tour

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:00PM Parish Council Meeting - Church Conference Room

    7:00PM Meli Dance - Phillips Center

    Wednesday, October 30

    6:00PM Atromitoi Dance- Phillips Center

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    Friday, November 1

    8:30AM Orthros - Sts. Cosmas & Damianos

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy -Sts. Cosmas & Damianos

    Saturday, November 2

    6:00PM Philoptochos Annual Fundraiser - Comedy Night with Basile

    Sunday, November 3

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorial

    11:30AM 40 day blessing - churching

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    12:15PM Opalakia Dance - Preschool Rooms

    12:30PM Atromitoi Dance - Phillips Center

    5:00PM Meraki Dance - Phillips Center

    6:00PM Trisagion

    7:00PM Meli Dance- Phillips Center

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Save the Date

  • Apply for chance to serve on the Parish Council for the 2025 elections! https://form.jotform.com/242856549948174
  • 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 23rd-25th Jr. Philoptochos Baking for Rancho Coastal Event on October 26th. For more info:(619) 757-8921 
  • Oct 26th St. Demetrios - Orthros: 8:30 am - Liturgy: 9:30 am
  • Oct 26th Bach Collegium Concert - Church Sanctuary
  • Oct 27th OXI Day celebration after liturgy. Sponsored by AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope. 
  • Oct 29th Parish Council Meeting 6:00 pm - Church Conference Room
  • Nov 2nd Philoptochos Annual Fall Fundraiser, Comedy Night with Basile - Pappas Hall - 6:00 pm
  • Nov 3rd First chance for prospective PC candidates to meet with Father Michael
  • Nov 10th Veteran’s Sunday; 2nd chance for prospective PC candidates to meet with Fr. Michael
  • Nov 13th Prime Timers Friendsgiving Potluck - Pappas Hall - 11:30am - For info contact Eleni (760) 697-9121 or Barbara (760) 419-9699
  • Nov 16th Hellenic Cultural Society - Eulogy - 4:30 pm - Pappas Hall (see flyer)
  • Nov 17th Fall Parish General Assembly: approve 2025 budget - Last chance for prospective PC candidates to meet with Fr. Michael
  • Nov 17th Light The Path, 2:00 pm -Los Coyotes Country Club 8888 Los Coyotes Drive Buena Park, California
  • Nov 17th GOYA Friendsgiving 
  • Nov 22nd PC Applications and Statements of Candidates due
  • Nov 24th Hope/Sprouts/Joy Thankful Craft - After Liturgy - Pappas Hall
  • Nov 24th PC Statements fo Candidates avialable to all parishioners; Absentee ballots available for PC Election
  • Dec 1st Archon Sunday
  • Dec 6th Absentee Ballots for PC Election due to the office by 4pm
  • Dec 7th Masters of Harmony Christmas Concert
  • Dec 8th  Parish Council Elections
  • Dec 9th Deadline to submit names for Parish Christmas cards
  • Tuesdays: 9am to 9:30pm Silent Prayer; 10:30 am to 11:30 am Bible Study with Fr. Michael ( via Zoom), please email the office for the Bible Study link.
  • First Wednesday of each Month, Noon to 3pm, Food prep for FOCUS to distribute to those in need.  Contact Barbara for more information, (760) 419-9699
  • Sunday School has begun.  It's not too late to register.  Visit the link or grab a form outside Sunday School. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC9vK4exYqvx6JSsockGU0adWzK1880sU5epaEWf5DraZCpQ/viewform
  • Greek School Has Begun! Contact Andreas, our Greek School Director, 760-331-7955, for more information
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Flyers

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS: Nicki Cometa in Greek. Anne Panagakos in English.

PROSFORON OFFERED BY:  Christine Dorudian, Chris Kailas, and Peter Fellios.

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Welcome back students! Sunday School classes have started but it's not too late to participate!  

COMMUNION: Please allow Sunday school students (and family members) and teachers to come forward for communion first so they may go downstairs to their classrooms. The newly baptized/chrismated should come forward next.  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: The Ministries and Stewardship Committee will be providing fellowship this Sunday.

STEWARDSHIP: Stewardship 2025 Online Commitment Form Link: https://form.jotform.com/242877097687175


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