Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-06-22
Bulletin Contents
Links
Memorials & Prayers
Updates
Calendar
Save the Date
Flyers
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts

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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

Participate in services online via our Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@schcardiff/live

Also available on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stsconstantinehelenCardiff/?ref=bookmarks

Links are available from our website: https://www.stsconstantinehelen.com or search for us on social media using @schcardiff.

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Memorials & Prayers

Memorials

Ther are 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, Mary Bruscella, Maria Goodin (Demas), Connie Kenyon. If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the office.

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS: Nicki Cometa in Greek. Eleni Tignor in English.

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Sunday School will resume Sunday, September 14.

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: Diane Truesdell and Pauline Tsoris.


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Calendar

  • This Week

    June 22 to July 6, 2025

    Sunday, June 22

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Philoptochos Oath of Office

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    Monday, June 23

    Vacation Church School June 23 thru June 27

    6:30PM Parish Council Meeting - Conference Room

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, June 24

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

    12:30PM Carlsbad GlassGuru - repair

    Wednesday, June 25

    5:00PM Atromitoi Greek Dance Practice - Phillips Center

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Friday, June 27

    Wedding Rehearsal

    Saturday, June 28

    3:00PM DOP End of Year Social

    3:30PM Wedding

    Sunday, June 29

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    12:00PM FOCUS Food Prep- Pappas Hall

    1:30PM Baptism

    Monday, June 30

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Conference Room

    Tuesday, July 1

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

    Wednesday, July 2

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

    5:00PM Atromitoi Greek Dance Practice - Phillips Center

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    7:00PM Stewardship Committee Meeting - Conference Room

    Friday, July 4

    Independence Day - office closed

    Sunday, July 6

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    11:45AM 40 day memorial

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Save the Date

  • Sat Jun 21 YAL Summer BBQ Party @ Hanna Katsiapis Residence - Contact Hanna for info: (858) 253-3527
  • Sun Jun 22 Philoptochos Oath of Office - End of Liturgy
  • Mon Jun 23 - Fri Jun 27 Vacation Church School - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Mon Jun 23 Parish Council Zoom Meeting - 6:30 pm
  • Sat Jun 28 Daughters of Penelope End of Year Celebration at Cordiano Winery - 3:00 pm
  • Fri Jul 4 Independence Day - Office Closed
  • Wed July 9 Prime Timers Chair Yoga & Potluck Lunch - Pappas Hall - 11:00 am
  • Mon Jul 21 July & August Vine Submissions Due! *Please note that for summer, the Vine will be combined for the months of July & August, and will be released at the end of July.
  • Fri Aug 1 Dormition Fast Begins
  • Wed Aug 6 Transfiguration of Our Lord - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am 
  • Tue Aug 19 Festival Baking - Phillips Center Kitchen - 9:00 am - Contact Toni K for more: (760) 448-5253
  • 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]
  • Tue Aug 26 Festival Baking - Phillips Center Kitchen - 9:00 am - Contact Toni K for more: (760) 448-5253
  • Aug 28 to Sep 1 YAL Conference in Seattle (details to follow)
  • Mon Sep 1 Labor Day - Office closed
  • Mon Sep 1 Ecclesiastical New Year - Orthros; 8:30 am Liturgy; 9:30 am
  • Sat Sep 6 & Sun Sep 7 Cardiff Greek Festival! Saturday; 10:00 am-10:00 pm Sunday; 11:00 am-9:00 pm
  • Sun Sep 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross
  • Sun Sep 14 National back to Church Sunday! Sunday School Resumes
  • Sun Sep 28 Greek School Year Blessing! *Classes resume on Monday, September 29.
  • Sun Sep 28 Blessing of the Surfboards

SOME RECURING MINISTRY MEETINGS & EVENTS:

  • FESTIVAL HIGH SCHOOL & ADULT DANCE PRACTICE DATES: Sunday, August 24: 7-9 pm Tuesday, August 26: 7-9 pm Tuesday, September 2: 7-9 pm Thursday, September 4: 7-9 pm (Pappas Hall)
  • SILENT PRAYER: Every Tuesday in church - 9:30 am Contact John B for info (858) 480-6363
  • BIBLE STUDY W/ FR MICHAEL: Tuesday's on Zoom - 10:30 am  (Unless canceled for a service or on break)
  • PARAKLESIS SERVICE: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
  • STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE: Every first Wednesday of the month - after Paraklesis - Conference Room - 7:00 pm
  • 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 
  • CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL: Contact Festival Chair Joe B or Tasia M for volunteer opportunities (619) 977-4725 | (760) 715-8217

 

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Flyers

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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!

Apolytikion for the Church in the First Mode

He beheld the image of your Cross in the Heavens, and as Paul, he too did not receive the call from men.  Your apostle among Kings placed the care of the Royal City in Your hands.  Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O only Loving Lord, keep it ever in peace.

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 Letter to the Romans 2:10-16.

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality. All who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. When Gentiles who have not the law do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or perhaps excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 4:18-23

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left their boat and their father, and followed him. And he went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Prayer, fasting, vigil and all other Christian practices, however good they may be in themselves, do not constitute the aim of our Christian life, although they serve as the indispensable means of reaching this end. The true aim of our Christian life consists in the acquisition of the Holy Spirit of God.
St. Seraphim of Sarov
The Acquisition of the Holy Spirit: Chapter 3, The Little Russian Philokalia Vol. 1; Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood pg. 79, 19th century

Within the visible world, man is as it were a second world; and the same is true of thought within the intelligible world. For man is the herald of heaven and earth, and of all that is in them; while thought interprets the intellect and sense perception, and all that pertains to them. Without man and thought both the sensible and the intelligible worlds would be inarticulate.
Ilias the Presbyter
Gnomic Anthology IV no. 112, Philokalia Vol. 3 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 61

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Saints and Feasts

June 22

2nd Sunday of Matthew

June 22

Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata

After the expulsion of Eudoxius from the see of Antioch, the Arians of Antioch, believing that Meletius of Armenia would uphold their doctrines, petitioned the Emperor Constantius to appoint Meletius Bishop of Antioch, while signing a document jointly with the Orthodox of Antioch, unanimously agreeing to Meletius' appointment (see Feb. 12); this document was entrusted to Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata. Meletius, however, after his Orthodoxy became apparent, was banished, and the Arians persuaded Constantius to demand the document back from Eusebius, as it convicted their perfidy. Imperial officers were sent; Eusebius refused to surrender the document without the consent of all who had signed it; the officers returned to the Emperor, who furiously sent them back to Eusebius with threats. But so great a zealot for the true Faith, so staunch an enemy of the Arians, so fearless a man of valor was Saint Eusebius, that when Constantius' officers arrived, threatening to cut off his right hand unless he surrendered the document, Eusebius held out both hands. When Constantius learned of it, he was struck with astonishment and admiration.

This took place in 361, the last year of the reign of Constantius; he was succeeded by Julian the Apostate, who was slain in Persia in 363; Jovian succeeded Julian, and Valentinian succeeded Jovian in 364, making his brother Valens Emperor of the East. Valens, who supported the Arians, exiled Eusebius to Thrace in 374. The bearer of the edict of Eusebius' banishment arrived in the evening; Eusebius bade him keep silence, or else the people, learning why he had come, would drown him: and Eusebius, though an old man, left his house alone on foot by night. After Valens was slain at Adrianopole in 378 (see Saint Isaacius, Aug. 3), the holy Eusebius returned from exile under the Emperor Gratian, and he ordained for the churches of Syria men known for their virtue and Orthodoxy. About the year 380, as he was entering a certain village to enthrone its bishop, whom he had consecrated, an Arian woman threw a clay tile from the roof, and it crushed his head; as he was dying, he bound the bystanders with oaths that they not take the least vengeance. Saint Gregory the Theologian addressed several letters to him (PG 37:87, 91, 126-130); he had such reverence for him, that in one letter to him, commending himself to Saint Eusebius' prayers, he said, "That such a man should deign to be my patron also in his prayers will gain for me, I am persuaded, as much strength as I should have gained through one of the holy martyrs.

June 22

Zenon the Martyr & his servant Zenas of Philadelphia

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