Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-09-06
Bulletin Contents
Links
Memorials & Prayers
Updates
Church Calendar
Save the Date
Flyers
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
Diakonia Newsletter

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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.



Memorials & Prayers

Memorials

6-month memorial for Dolly Peponides. She is survived by her husband, Yiorgos Peponides; and her daughters, Meropi and Daphne Peponides.

Prayers

Peter and Lydia Chaconas, Patricia Karetas, Vasil Karounos, Litsa Mitchell, Marianne McDonald, Becky Stathes Parks Snell, Mary Garbis, Katherine Rovos, Nora Paltadakis, Aphrodite Sacorafas, Cynthia Sacorafas, Susan Comitas, Helen Theofan,  Michael L. Pappas, Alexandra Tzatzalos,  Nasia Ampelas, Connie Moulios, Chris Panagos, Harry Chris Karnazes, Mary Karnazes, Peter Stacy, Angela Guarino, Shelby Shinkle, James Conigliaro, Michael Horgan, Despina Perakis, Yianni Perakis, George Theodosiou, Rosemarie  De Rosa, Evie Johnston, Mary Bruscella, Helen Y, Hanna Sado,  Peter Fellios, Francesca Moyer,  Nicholas Poniros, Chris Elia, Elena Sward, Margaret Romiti, Jennifer Perez, Robert Davis, Bernie Miller, Deno Pappas, Amalia Wadsworth, John Carvaines, Bill Carvaines, Pam Potts, Erik Kollgaard.  If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the office.



Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS: Dina Mellos in Greek. Abby Bozonelos in English.

PROSFORON OFFERED BY: Christine Dorudian, Maria Goudamanis, and Peter Fellios. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday School is on summer break until Sunday, September 20. 26-27 Sunday School Registration Form

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:Tatiana Kouprianova, Golina Otroshchenko, and Elena Viverovska. Please join us in Pappas Hall after church.

2026 STEWARDSHIP:  Click Here to make an online donation OR set up reccuring ones. & Click Here to complete your online 2026 Pledge form. Please note: limited amount of hard copy pledge cards are available upon request.

CONSTRUCTION & PARKING UPDATE: For additional parking: on Sunday's and scheduled services ONLY, please park on the Mira Costa Community College SAN 7 Lot *closest lot facing the church.




Church Calendar

  • This Week

    June 8 to September 21, 2026

    Monday, June 8

    Greek School Classes Summer Break

    Tuesday, September 1

    Festival Pastry Booth Setup - Phillips Ctr Reserved

    Sunday, September 6

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    Memorial

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    Monday, September 7

    Labor Day - Office closed

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, September 8

    8:30AM Orthros - Nativity of the Theotokos

    9:30AM Liturgy - Nativity of the Theotokos

    6:30PM Philoptochos Board Meeting

    Saturday, September 12

    10:00AM Cardiff Greek Festival

    Sunday, September 13

    8:00AM Orthros

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Cardiff Greek Festival

    Monday, September 14

    8:30AM Orthros - Exaltation of the Holy Cross

    9:30AM Liturgy - Exaltation of the Holy Cross

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, September 15

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

    Wednesday, September 16

    12:00PM FOCUS SCH Volunteer Work

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Friday, September 18

    Men’s Group Camp Out in Carlsbad State Beach

    5:00PM E-Wedding Rehearsal

    Saturday, September 19

    9:00AM PCH Chorale Group: Youth Singing Workshop

    2:00PM E-Wedding

    3:00PM Family Beach Day - Del Mar State Beach

    Sunday, September 20

    National Back To Church Sunday

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorials

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    12:00PM SS Snow Cone Event on the Terrace - After Church

    12:00PM Orthodox Inquirer's Program: The Role of the Bible in the Orthodox Church - Conference Rm

    12:15PM Loss and Bereavement Grief Support Group - Conference Room

    12:15PM Dance Practice: Filia (ages 5-8)

    1:30PM Dance Practice: Armonia (high school) - Phillips Ctr

    7:00PM Dance Practice: Thalassini (young adults) - Phillips Ctr

    Monday, September 21

    Monthly Vine Submission Due



Save the Date

  • Festival Volunteering: Slots are open! Click here to volunteer! Contact Pres. Mary Sitaras for more: (760) 707-7008
  • Mon Sep 7 Labor Day - office closed
  • Tue Sep 8 Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos - Orthros; 8:30am Litrugy; 9:30am
  • Tue Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 Philoptochos Caregiver Support Group Register Here on Zoom 7pm – 8:30pm
  • Sat Sep 12 & Sun Sep 13 🎉Cardiff Greek Festival!🎉 Saturday hours; 10am-10pm Sunday hours; 11am-9pm
  • Mon Sep 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Orthros; 8:30am Liturgy; 9:30am
  • Thu Sep 17 St. Sophia & Daughters - Orthros; 8:30am Liturgy; 9:30am
  • Sat Sep 19 Family Beach Day - Del Mar State Beach - 3pm-8pm - contact Dino for info: (909) 648-3039
  • Sun Sep 20 Sunday School Classes Begin! Register for the 26-27 School Year: 26-27 Sunday School Registration Form There will be a Snow Cone Truck outside of church after divine liturgy to kick off the school year!
  • Sun Sep 20 National Back to Church Sunday! What it is: A synchronized day across the country where churches welcome people back to a community of faith. Why we participate: Life gets busy, and people drift away. This day offers an opportunity to invite someone to join us in worship. Our service: We invite you to bring your family, neighbors, and friends to join our parish family for Liturgy at 10AM.  Fellowship hour: Following Liturgy, please join us in the Pappas Hall for coffee and refreshments so we can personally welcome you and catch up! How you can help: Pray for someone in your life, pick up a flyer at church, and ask someone to join you! "The joy of anyone who rejoices is preserved in the Church. The gladness of the embittered, the rejoicing of the saddened, the refreshment of the tortured, the comfort of the tired, all are found in the Church... The Lord is calling you to a Banquet when He invites you to church." St. John Chrysostom
  • Sun Sep 20 Dance Ministry: all group practices resume on Sunday's until February 7th!
  • Mon Sep 21 Last day to submit festival reimbursement requests to office!
  • Sat Sep 26 St John the Theologian - Orthros; 8:30am Liturgy; 9:30am
  • Sat Sep 26 Philoptochos General Assembly - Pappas Hall - After Liturgy at 11am
  • Sun Sep 27 Blessing of the Surfboards - At the end of Liturgy, up on the Church Solea
  • Mon Sep 28 Prosforo Workshop - Phillips Ctr - 10am
  • Mon Sep 28 Greek School Classes Begin! Contact Dina Mellos for class options: (203) 988-6835
  • Thu Oct 1 St. Romanos the Melodist - Orthros; 8:30am Liturgy; 9:30am
  • Fri Oct 2 Festival Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - Pappas Hall - More info to come
  • Sat Oct 10 Vespers; 5pm Fr. Simeon’s 30 yrs of Priesthood Celebration Dinner - Pappas Hall - 6pm RSVP by Oct 4 to Angela Zarzosa: (858)-373-7129 OR [email protected]
  • Sun Oct 11 Choir & Church Musicians Sunday
  • Sun Oct 11 Dance Ministry practices for each group resume! Every Sunday until Sun, Feb 7 - Contact Dino for more info: (909) 648-3039
  • Mon Oct 12 Columbus Day - office closed
  • Sat Oct 17 Cardiff Dance Ministry Gala Fundraiser - Pappas Hall - More info to come
  • Sun Oct 18 Annual Stewardship Sunday - Join us as we come together to begin our 2027 Stewardship year — a celebration of gratitude, giving, and our shared life as a parish family. More details to follow.
  • Sun Oct 25 Trunk or Treat - Everyone is welcome! Support our youth groups. RSVP by Oct 16. Arrive by 3pm, starts at 4pm Contact Angie for more:(760) 473-5512
  • Sun Oct 25 Oxi Day Celebration - Pappas Hall - After Liturgy
  • Mon Oct 26 St. Demetrios - Orthros; 8:30am Liturgy; 9:30am
  • Wed Oct 28 Holy Protection of the Theotokos - Orthros; 8:30am Liturgy; 9:30am
  • Wed Oct 28 Prime Timers: Chair Yoga with Kristy Laliotis (everyone welcome!) Phillips Ctr - 11am
  • Sun Nov 8 Parish Fall General Assembly: Pappas Hall - After Liturgy
  • Wed Nov 11 Veteran's day - office closed
  • Sat Nov 14 GOYA Friendsgiving @ the Bozonelos house - 5:30pm
  • Sun Nov 15 Light the Path - The Centre - Event Venue, 5000 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712 - 2pm
  • Sat Nov 21 Entrance of the Theotokos - Orthros; 8:30am Liturgy; 9:30am
  • Sat Nov 21 Philoptochos Fundraiser: “The Grand Illusion” - Pappas Hall - 6pm
  • Sun Nov 22 Archons Sunday: There will be a Trisagion for the departed Archons during service. At the end of Liturgy, our Parish Council President and Archon, Spiro Kailas will offer a presentation. Please make every effort to attend, and prayerfully consider what you can do to support and defend the global sacred mission of our beloved Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
  • Thu Nov 26 & Fri Nov 27 Thanksgiving - office closed

SOME RECURING MINISTRY MEETINGS & EVENTS:

  • GREEK DANCE: Register your dancer for the 2025-26 Greek Dance Season! https://qrco.de/bgMDoR
  • GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOL: Contact Directors, Andreas or Dina for class and level options: (760)331-7955 | (203)988-6835
  • SILENT PRAYER: Every Tuesday in church - 9:30am Contact John B for info (858) 480-6363
  • BIBLE STUDY W/ FR MICHAEL: Tuesday's on Zoom - 10:30am  (Unless canceled for a service or on break)
  • SPROUTS (ages 0-4): If you or someone you know is pregnant and wants to receive meals once baby is here,  or if you are interested in preparing meals for postparum families, please contact Jolie M. (805) 886-2539.
  • GRIEF SUPPORT: Every third Sunday of the month - After Liturgy Contact George K. for info (760) 936-3042
  • PRIME TIMERS CHAIR YOGA: On the last Wednesday of every month - 11am - Phillips Center - Contact Eleni T for more info: (760) 822-2634
  • 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 (YAL) *Ages 21-35: Contact Hanna K or Eva Marie for info (858) 253-3527 | (858) 353-5737 
  • ACOLYTES & MYRRHBEARERS: Young men and young woman ministries (ages 8-18) contact John F for Acolytes: (760) 855-3243 [email protected] contact Claudia L for Myrrhbearers: (760) 521-7180 [email protected]


Flyers



Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 1:21-24; 2:1-4.

Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has commissioned us; he has put his seal upon us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

But I call God to witness against me - it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth. Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith. For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all. For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.

Gospel Reading

14th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 22:2-14

The Lord said this parable, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast; but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are invited, Behold, I have made ready my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves are killed, and everything is ready; come to the marriage feast.' But they made light of it and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find.' And those servants went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good; so the wedding hall was filled with guests.

But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment; and he said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?' And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, 'Bind him hand and foot, and cast him into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.' For many are called, but few are chosen."



Saints and Feasts

September 06

The Commemoration of the Miracle Wrought by Archangel Michael in Colossae (Chonae)

The feast today in honour of the Archangel Michael commemorates the great miracle he wrought when he delivered from destruction a church and holy spring named for him. The pagans, moved by malice, sought to destroy the aforesaid church and holy spring by turning the course of two rivers against them. But the Archangel appeared and, by means of the Cross and a great earthquake that shook the entire area, diverted the waters into an underground course. Henceforth, the name of that place changed from Colossae to Chonae, which means "funnels" in Greek.

September 06

14th Sunday of Matthew

September 06

Holy Martyr Calodote



Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First 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 Miracle of Michael in Colossae in the Fourth Mode

Supreme Commanders of the Hosts of Heavens, we, the unworthy, importune and beseech thee that by thy supplications thou encircle us in the shelter of the wings of thine immaterial glory, guarding us who now fall down and cry to thee with fervour: Deliver us from dangers of all kinds, as the great marshal of the heavenly hosts on high.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."


Wisdom of the Fathers

...the soul that wishes to do God's will must strive above all to acquire patient endurance and hope. For one of the tricks of the devil is to make us listless at times of affliction, so that we give up our hope in the Lord. God never allows a soul that hopes in Him to be so oppressed by trials that it is put to utter confusion. As Saint Paul writes: 'God is to be trusted not to let us be tried beyond our strength, but with the trial He will provide a way out, so that we are able to bear it' (I Cor. 10:13). The devil harasses the soul not as much as he wants but as much as God allows him to.
St. Makarios the Great
Homilies, VI: The Freedom of the Intellect no. 129, The Philokalia Vol. 3 ed. Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 342, 4th Century

...do not fear and grow timid like one devoid of courage, lest God's promises be lost to you. Do not be stricken with terror like an unbeliever, but put courage into your unbelieving thoughts. Love afflictions in all things, so that you may become a skilled son of the saints.
Sts Barsanuphius and John
Directions in Spiritual Work 12, Writings from the Philokalia on Prayer of the Heart; Faber and Faber pg. 349, 6th Century

'I entrust you to the care of your First Martyr Saint Alban'
St. John the Wonderworker, Archbishop in London
Unknown, 20th Century



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