Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-12-01
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

Churchings

40 day blessing for baby Caden.

Memorials

40 fsy ay memorial for Alex Rigopoulos, husband of Jeanette, father to Madelynn (Mary),  James (Demetra) and Paul (Gina), and grandfather to Alexi, Christiana and Emilia.

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,  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, Sofia Osborne, Pamela Potts, Anastasia Proesel . 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 Sixth Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
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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 Ephesians 2:4-10.

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Gospel Reading

14th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43

At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

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Saints and Feasts

December 01

14th Sunday of Luke

December 01

Philaret the Merciful of Amnia

Saint Philaret a native of Paphlagonia in Asia Minor, was a virtuous Christian layman who lived in lawful wedlock and raised a family. He was most renowned for his generosity to all in need. With the permission of God, in a short space of time he lost the greater part of his possessions to theft and other misfortunes and was left with nothing but his family, his home, and a little livestock. Yet he continued to give generously to the poor despite the faint-heartedness of his family, who reproached him for giving alms when they were in need themselves; and God, seeing his faith, restored his prosperity to him many times over. He foresaw the day of his death, and reposed in an odour of sanctity in Constantinople in 789.

December 01

Nahum the Prophet

The Prophet Nahum had Elkesaeus (Elkosh) as his homeland, and was from the tribe of Symeon; he is seventh in order among the twelve Minor Prophets He prophesied during the time of Hezekias, after the destruction of Samaria (721 years before Christ), but before the ten tribes were taken into captivity; he prophesied against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. His name means "comforter." His book of prophecy is divided into three chapters.

December 01

Ananias the Persian

December 01

Holy Father Theocletus the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Lacedaemonia

December 01

Our Holy Fathers Ananius and Solochon, Archbishops of Ephesus

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Calendar

  • This Week

    December 1 to December 15, 2024

    Sunday, December 1

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorial

    11:30AM 40 day - Churching

    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, December 2

    4:00PM Greek School - Children Lvl A

    4:00PM Greek School - Children Lvl B/C

    6:00PM FDF Choral Group Practice - Church Sanctuary

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Conference Room

    Tuesday, December 3

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:00PM DOP & AHEPA Christmas Party

    7:00PM Meli Dance - Phillips Center

    Wednesday, December 4

    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

    Thursday, December 5

    9:00AM Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen

    Friday, December 6

    8:30AM Orthros - St. Nicholas

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy - St. Nicholas

    Saturday, December 7

    *ALL Church Grounds Hold - MOH Christmas Concert

    5:00PM Men's Group BBQ

    Sunday, December 8

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Memorial

    11:30AM Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    11:45AM Parish Council Elections

    12:15PM Opalakia Dance - Preschool Rooms

    12:30PM Atromitoi Dance - Phillips Center

    3:00PM Orthodoxy 101 - Church Tradition: Dogma

    5:00PM Meraki Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meli Dance- Phillips Center

    Monday, December 9

    4:00PM Greek School - Children Lvl A

    4:00PM Greek School - Children Lvl B/C

    6:00PM FDF Choral Group Practice - Church Sanctuary

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, December 10

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:00PM AHEPA & DOP Volunteer at Feeding SD

    7:00PM Meli Dance - Phillips Center

    7:00PM Meraki Dance- Pappas Hall

    Wednesday, December 11

    11:00AM Prime Timers - Christmas Lunch

    6:00PM Atromitoi Dance- Phillips Center

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, December 12

    9:00AM Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen

    9:00AM St. Spyridon Liturgy @ Saint Spyridon Church

    6:00PM YAL Orthodoxy on Tap @ Harland Brewery in One Paseo in Del Mar

    Friday, December 13

    Setup for Parish Christmas Party - Pappas Hall RESERVED

    Saturday, December 14

    Pappas Hall Reserved For Christmas Party Setup

    3:00PM Saint Nicholas Festival - Phillips Center

    4:30PM YAL Holiday Party

    6:00PM GOYA - Dinner/Gingerbread decoration - Phillips Center

    Sunday, December 15

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorial

    11:30AM 40 day blessing

    11:30AM Christmas Pageant- After Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    12:00PM Parish Christmas Party - Pappas Hall

    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

  • Dec 1st Archon Sunday
  • Dec 3rd AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope Christmas Party at 6:30pm in Pappas Hall
  • Dec 6th Absentee Ballots for PC Election due to the office by 4:00 pm
  • Dec 6th 9:30am Saint Nicholas Liturgy
  • Dec 7th Men's Group Meeting - Faraje Kharsa is hosting this event at 5:00 pm. He is providing a falafel fest!! His address is 3840 Rancho Summit Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 - Contact Dino B for more: (909) 648-3039
  • Dec 7th Masters of Harmony Christmas Concert 3:00 pm in our sanctuary. Doors open at 2:30 pm.
  • Dec 8th  Parish Council Elections, after church, in Pappas Hall
  • Dec 9th Parish Christmas Card donations due
  • Dec 10th AHEPA & DOP Volunteer event at Feeding SD - 6:00pm Location: 9477 Waples St #100, San Diego, CA 92121
  • Dec 11th Prime Timers - Christmas Lunch - 11:00 am - Pappas Hall - RSVP to Eleni: (760) 822-2634
  • Dec 12th St. Spyridon Liturgy at St. Spyridon on Park Blvd.
  • Dec 14th Saint Nicholas Festival - Phillips Center - 3:00 pm
  • Dec 14th GOYA - Dinner/Gingerbread decoration - Phillips Center - 6:00 pm
  • Dec 14th YAL and Orthodox on Tap Christmas Party at John Fellios home at 4:30 pm. Contact John more details: [email protected]
  • Dec 15th Parish Christmas Party, after church, in Pappas Hall
  • Dec 19th Youth Board Meeting (Zoom) 6:15 pm
  • Dec 24th 9am Royal Hours; 6pm Veseperal Liturgy
  • Dec 25th 9am Nativity of our Lord Service
  • Mondays: 6:00pm FDF Youth Choral Practice in the Sancutary
  • Tuesdays: 9:00 am to 9:30 am 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 3:00 pm, Food prep for FOCUS to distribute to those in need.  Contact Barbara for more information, (760) 419-9699
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Flyers

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS:  Nicholas Georgalas in Greek. Amelie Georgalas in English.

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

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY

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 HOUR: The Birouti familiy will be providing fellowship hour snacks today.  Please join us downstairs in Pappas Hall.

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


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