Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-10-27
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 

 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, 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 First Mode

Although the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers guarded Your most pure body, You arose on the third day, O Savior, giving life to the world. For this reason, the heavenly powers cried out to you, O Giver of Life: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, only Lover of Mankind!

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. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is the palm ever given or the crown granted before the course is finished? ... Therefore no one can receive a reward, unless he has striven lawfully; nor is the victory a glorious one, unless the contest also has been toilsome.
St. Ambrose of Milan
Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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Saints and Feasts

October 27

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki

As mentioned in the account concerning Saint Demetrius (October 26), this Saint contested during the reign of Maximian, in the year 290.

October 27

Kyriakos, Patriarch of Constantinople

October 27

7th Sunday of Luke

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Calendar

  • This Week

    October 27 to November 11, 2024

    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

    Monday, November 4

    11:00AM Funeral

    12:00PM Makaria Memorial Meal - Pappas Hall

    2:45PM Interment

    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, November 5

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:30PM Daughters of Penelope/AHEPA Meetings

    7:00PM Meli Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meraki Dance- Pappas Hall

    Wednesday, November 6

    12:00PM FOCUS Outreach Meal Prep - Pappas Hall Kitchen

    6:00PM Atromitoi Dance- Phillips Center

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Friday, November 8

    8:30AM Orthros: Synaxis of the Archangels

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy: Synaxis of the Archangels

    Saturday, November 9

    Men's Group BBQ

    Sunday, November 10

    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 Parish Fall General Assembly

    12:30PM Atromitoi Dance - Phillips Center

    12:30PM Orthodoxy 101 - Church Worship: The Sacraments

    12:30PM Jr. Philoptochos Event Veterans

    5:00PM Meraki Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meli Dance- Phillips Center

    Monday, November 11

    Veterans Day - Office Closed

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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 29th Parish Council Meeting 6:00 pm - Church Conference Room
  • Nov 2nd Father Michael's Art Show: Quint Gallery | 7655 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • 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 11th Veterans Day - Office Closed
  • Nov 13th Prime Timers Friendsgiving Potluck - Pappas Hall - 11:30am - For info contact Eleni (760) 822-2634 or Barbara (760) 419-9699
  • Nov 16th Hellenic Cultural Society - Eulogy - 4:30 pm - Pappas Hall (see flyer)
  • Nov 16th Hope, Joy, & Sprouts Friendsgiving - 5:00 pm - Phillips Center
  • 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
  • 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: Luke Georgalas in Greek. Linda Kounelis 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: AHEPA will be providing fellowship this Sunday in honor of the annual Oxi Day Celebration.

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


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