Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-05-25
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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


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Services Schedule

SUNDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

 

WEEKDAYS/SATURDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

 


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Memorials & Prayers

Memorials

No memorials today.

Prayers

Peter and Lydia Chaconas, Patricia Karetas, Vasil Karounos, Litsa Mitchell, Marianne McDonald, Angele Lorio, Victoria Benzel, Daphne Triphon, George Gillespie, Becky Stathes Parks Snell, Mary Garbis,  Georgia Vourlitis, Katherine Rovos, Nora Paltadakis, Aphrodite Sacorafas, Cynthia Sacorafas, Susan Comitas, Helen Theofan, Nikki Cozakos, Desiree Plagis, Kelee Tsitsikaos, Michael L. Pappas, Vasillos Gavrilos, Emmanuel Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Maria Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Vassili Stamos (Hatizimanolis), Amalia Wadsworth, Paula Elliott, Alexandra Tzatzalos,  Maria Alexandrovna Pavlova, Espe Reyes, Nasia Ampelas, Connie Moulios, Chris Panagos, Harry Chris Karnazes, Mary Karnazes, Peter Stacy, Al Wadsworth, Carol Robinson, Derek Miller, Anelia Delcheva, Nancy Gilbert, Toula Panos, Zoey Lavdas, Sofia Osborne, Pamela Potts, Anastasia Proesel, and Venetia, Triantafilia, Angela Guarino, Shelby Shinkle, James Conigliaro, Michael Horgan, Despina Perakis, Yianni Perakis, George Theodosiou, Rosemarie  De Rosa, Pablo Rodriguez, Evie(Ephemia) Johnston. If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the office.

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS:  Maria Goudamanis in Greek. Pam Pierce in English.

PROSFORON OFFERED BY:  Christine Dorudian, Laure Bemis, and Chris Kailas .

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Students (with their families) and teachers should come forward first for Communion, then proceed downstairs for Sunday School classes.

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 HOSTED BY: Ahepa Day Celebration. Please join us in Pappas Hall after Service.


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Calendar

  • This Week

    May 25 to June 8, 2025

    Sunday, May 25

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM AHEPA Day Celebration - Pappas Hall

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    12:00PM FOCUS Food Prep- Pappas Hall

    Monday, May 26

    Memorial day - Office closed

    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 College/High School Dance Practice - Phillips Center

    Tuesday, May 27

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    4:00PM CoH Board Meeting (Zoom)

    Wednesday, May 28

    5:00PM Atromitoi Greek Dance Practice - Phillips Center

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    7:00PM Festival Captains Meeting - Conference Room

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, May 29

    8:30AM Holy Ascension Orthros

    9:30AM Holy Ascension Liturgy

    6:15PM Youth Board Meeting

    6:30PM Adult Dance Group Practice

    7:00PM College/High School Dance Practice - Phillips Center

    Saturday, May 31

    5:30PM Taverna Night

    Sunday, June 1

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    Sunday School Promotion and Graduation

    Dance Board Oath of Office

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM 40 day Memorial

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    2:00PM Baptism

    Monday, June 2

    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, June 3

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:30PM Daughters of Penelope/AHEPA Meetings

    Wednesday, June 4

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

    5:00PM Atromitoi Greek Dance Practice - Phillips Center

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    6:30PM Greek School - Adult Beginners

    7:00PM 1st Stewardship Committee Meeting - Conference Room

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, June 5

    8:00AM Everon Scheduling

    8:00PM Dance Board Meeting (Zoom)

    Saturday, June 7

    Greek School Summer Break

    8:30AM Saturday of Souls Orthros

    9:30AM Saturday of Souls Liturgy

    Sunday, June 8

    Pentecost Sunday

    Presvyteras Sunday

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

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Save the Date

  • Starting Wed Apr 30 Orthodox Theology Course - for 5 weeks on Wednesday's (Zoom)  at 5:00 pm (See flyer)
  • NOW - May 31 AHEPA & DOP are accepting applications for our annual Scholarships!  Visit https://www.stsconstantinehelen.com/scholarships  or contact Tom K for questions: [email protected]
  • Starting Wed May 14 Paraklesis Services Begin - Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm
  • Mon May 26 Memorial Day - Office Closed
  • Wed May 28 Festival Captains Meeting - Phillips Center - 7:00 pm
  • Thu May 29 Holy Ascension - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am
  • Sat May 31 Taverna Night - Church Grounds - 5:30 pm - Come for Greek music & dancing under the stars - Contact Dino for more: [email protected]
  • Sun Jun 1 Sunday School Promotion & Graduation
  • Sun Jun 1 Dance Board Oath of Office
  • Wed Jun 4 1st Stewardship Committiee Meeting - 7:00 pm - Conference room - Contact Jeff or James for info:(619) 300-0312 | (760) 521-7087
  • Sat Jun 7 Saturday of Souls - Orthros; 8:30 am Litugy; 9:30 am
  • Sun Jun 8 Pentecost - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am
  • Sun Jun 8 Presvyteras Sunday
  • Wed Jun 11 Prime Timers Trip to the Rancho Bernardo Winery for a docent led tour and lunch! 11:00 am - Contact Eleni for more: (760) 822-2634 | [email protected]
  • Sat Jun 14 Philoptochos General Assembly
  • Sun Jun 15 Philoptochos Oath of Office
  • Sun Jun 15 Father's Day
  • Thu Jun 19 Juneteenth - Office closed
  • Mon Jun 23 - Fri Jun 27 Vacation Church School - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Sat Jun 21 YAL Summer BBQ Party @ Hanna Katsiapis Residence - Contact Hanna for info: (858) 253-3527
  • Fri Jul 4 Independence Day - Office Closed
  • Mon Jul 21 July & August Vine Submissions Due! *Please note that for summer, the Monthly Vine will be combined for the months of July & August, and will be released at the beginning of August.
  • Fri Aug 1 Dormition Fast Begins
  • Wed Aug 6 Transfiguration of Our Lord - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am 
  • Sat Aug 23 Youth Groups Beach Day & GOYA Bonfire - Contact Brianne for info: [email protected]
  • Sat Aug 23 Men's Group Seminar - Pappas Hall - 11:00 am - Contact Dino for info: [email protected]
  • Sat Sep 6 & Sun Sep 7 Cardiff Greek Festival! Saturday; 10:00 am-10:00 pm Sunday; 11:00 am-9:00 pm

SOME RECCURING MINISTRY MEETINGS & EVENTS:

  • BIBLE STUDY W/ FR MICHAEL: Tuesday's on Zoom - 10:30 am  (Unless canceled for a service or on break)
  • SILENT PRAYER: Every Tuesday in church - 9:30 am Contact John B for info (858) 480-6363
  • GRIEF SUPPORT: Every third Sunday of the month - After Liturgy Contact George for more (760) 936-3042
  • FOCUS OUTREACH: Prep on the Sunday prior to the first Wednesday of every month -  Meal prep, packing, & delivery on the First Wednesday of the month. Contact Paulette A for how you can help (858) 333-1647
  • THURSDAY BAKING GROUP : Phillips Center Kitchen - 9:00 am Contact Toni for exact dates (619) 985-5509
  • YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (YAL) *Ages 21-35: Contact Eva Marie for event dates (858) 353-5737 
  • GREEK SCHOOL: Classes for all ages & levels. Contact  Andreas or Dina for info (760) 331-7955 | (203) 988-6835
  • CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL:Contact Festival Chair Joe B or Tasia M for volunteer opportunities (619) 977-4725 | (760) 715-8217

 

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha in the Fifth Mode

Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fifth Mode

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Apolytikion for 3rd Discovery of the Head of the Forerunner in the Fourth Mode

Christ God hath revealed to us thy truly ven'rable head as a divine treasure that had been concealed in the earth, O Prophet and Forerunner. Wherefore, as we gather on the feast of its finding, with our hymns inspired of God, we praise Christ the Saviour, Who by thy mighty prayers saveth us from every kind of harm.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Eighth Mode

Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Seventh Mode. Psalm 63.11,1.
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Blind Man
The Reading is from John 9:1-38

At that time, as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him. We must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day; night comes, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." As he said this, he spat on the ground and made clay of the spittle and anointed the man's eyes with the clay, saying to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar, said, "Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?" Some said, "It is he"; others said, "No, but he is like him." He said, "I am the man." They said to him, "Then how were your eyes opened?" He answered, "The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and said to me, 'Go to Siloam and wash'; so I went and washed and received my sight." They said to him, "Where is he?" He said, "I do not know."

They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. The Pharisees again asked him how he had received his sight. And he said to them, "He put clay on my eyes and I washed, and I see." Some of the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God, for he does not keep the sabbath." But others said, "How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?" There was a division among them. So they again said to the blind man, "What do you say about him, since he has opened your eyes?" He said, "He is a prophet."

The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight, until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight, and asked them, "Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?" His parents answered, "We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but how he now sees we do not know, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age, he will speak for himself." His parents said this because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess him to be Christ he was to be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, "He is of age, ask him."

So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and said to him, "Give God the praise; we know that this man is a sinner." He answered, "Whether he is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I know, that though I was blind, now I see." They said to him, "What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?" He answered them, "I have told you already and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you too want to become his disciples?" And they reviled him, saying, "You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from." The man answered, "Why, this is a marvel! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a man born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing." They answered him, "You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?" And they cast him out.

Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, "Do you believe in the Son of man?" He answered, "And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?" Jesus said to him, "You have seen him, and it is he who speaks to you." He said, "Lord, I believe"; and he worshiped him.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this reason, the value of faith is considered higher than the value of man. It is even higher than the value of the whole world. Therefore, the reward of faith should be higher than all of man's possessions along with the glories of this world. The reward of faith is God.
Fr. Matthew the Poor
Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century

The work of God is, after all, the forming of man. He did this by an outward action, as Scripture says, 'And the Lord took clay from earth, and formed man.' Notice here too how the Lord spit on the earth, and made clay and smeared it on his eyes, showing how the ancient creation was made. He was making clear to those who can understand, that this was the [same] hand of God through which man was formed from clay.
St. Irenaeus
Against Heresies. 5.15.2. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John 1-10. Intervarsity Press, 2006, p. 324.

But I assert that he even received benefit from his blindness: since he recovered the sight of the eyes within.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 56 on John 9, 4th Century

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Saints and Feasts

May 25

Sunday of the Blind Man

The Lord Jesus was coming from the Temple on the Sabbath, when, while walking in the way, He saw the blind man mentioned in today's Gospel. This man had been born thus from his mother's womb, that is, he had been born without eyes (see Saint John Chrysostom, Homily LVI on Matthew; Saint Irenaeus, Against Heresies, Book V:15; and the second Exorcism of Saint Basil the Great). When the disciples saw this, they asked their Teacher, "Who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?" They asked this because when the Lord had healed the paralytic at the Sheep's Pool, He had told him, "Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee" (John 5:14); so they wondered, if sickness was caused by sin, what sin could have been the cause of his being born without eyes. But the Lord answered that this was for the glory of God. Then the God-man spat on the ground and made clay with the spittle. He anointed the eyes of the blind man and said to him, "Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam." Siloam (which means "sent") was a well-known spring in Jerusalem used by the inhabitants for its waters, which flowed to the eastern side of the city and collected in a large pool called "the Pool of Siloam."

Therefore, the Saviour sent the blind man to this pool that he might wash his eyes, which had been anointed with the clay-not that the pool's water had such power, but that the faith and obedience of the one sent might be made manifest, and that the miracle might become more remarkable and known to all, and leave no room for doubt. Thus, the blind man believed in Jesus' words, obeyed His command, went and washed himself, and returned, no longer blind, but having eyes and seeing. This was the greatest miracle that our Lord had yet worked; as the man healed of his blindness himself testified, "Since time began, never was it heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind," although the Lord had already healed the blind eyes of many. Because he now had eyes, some even doubted that he was the same person (John 9:8-9); and it was still lively in their remembrance when Christ came to the tomb of Lazarus, for they said, "Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have caused that even this man should not have died?" Saint John Chrysostom gives a thorough and brilliant exposition of our Lord's meeting with the woman of Samaria, the healing of the paralytic, and the miracle of the blind man in his commentaries on the Gospel of Saint John.


May 25

Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist

Because of the vicissitudes of time, the venerable head of the holy Forerunner was lost for a third time and rediscovered in Comana of Cappadocia through a revelation to 'a certain priest, but it was found not, as before, in a clay jar, but in a silver vessel, and "in a sacred place." It was taken from Comana to Constantinople and was met with great solemnity by the Emperor, the Patriarch, and the clergy and people. See also February 24.


May 25

Therapon the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Cyprus


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