Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-09-27
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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








Services Schedule

SUNDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

 

WEEKDAYS/SATURDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

 


Past Bulletins


Memorials & Prayers

Memorials

40-day memorial for Marion Demos. She is survived by her husband, William; children George, Gus, Angela (Jim), and Christina (John); grandchildren William, Nicholas, Dillon, Mariana, Chrysanthe and Andreana; sister Irene (Evangelos) and cousin Ted (Eleftheria)

40-day memorial for George “Kosta” Mavrik.  Survived by his Loving Partner; Barbara Overall. His sister; Gloria Reilly,(Dick Reilly) and their seven children and families. Kosta is also survived by his dear friend; James (Jimmy) Caldes.

11-year memorial for Jim Swingos. Husband of Betty, Father & father-in-law & of Dan, Susannah, grandfather of Delta, Jay and baby Emmy Swingos

Churchings (Baby Blessing)

 Parents: Nikolas and Eleni. Baby: Evangelos

Prayers

Father Michael Sitaras, 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, Hiroshi McDonald Mori.  If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the office.



Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS: Costa Cassapakis in Greek. Liz Cassapakis in English.

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday School is back! Students (with their families) and teachers should come forward first for Communion, then proceed downstairs for classes. Register for class: 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: The Pan Arcadians.

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

    October 2026

    Thursday, October 1

    8:30AM St. Romanos the Melodist - Orthros

    9:30AM St. Romanos the Melodist - Liturgy

    7:00PM Greek School: Adult Class

    7:30PM Dance Board Mtg (Zoom)

    Friday, October 2

    5:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    6:00PM Festival Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

    Sunday, October 4

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM FOCUS SCH Volunteer Work

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    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, October 5

    3:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, October 6

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

    4:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    6:30PM DOP/AHEPA Meetings

    Wednesday, October 7

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

    4:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, October 8

    6:00PM Young Adults Group: Orthodoxy on Tap

    7:00PM Greek School: Adult Class

    Friday, October 9

    5:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    Saturday, October 10

    Men's Group BBQ @ Ramez’s Clubhouse in Rancho Bernardo

    5:00PM Vespers - Fr. Simeon’s 30 yrs of Priesthood

    6:00PM Pappas Hall Reserved: Fr Simeons 30 yrs of Priesthood Anniversary

    Sunday, October 11

    Choir and Church Musicians Sunday

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Memorials

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    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, October 12

    Columbus Day - office closed

    3:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, October 13

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

    4:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    6:30PM Philoptochos Board Meeting

    Wednesday, October 14

    4:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, October 15

    7:00PM Greek School: Adult Class

    Friday, October 16

    5:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    Sunday, October 18

    Stewardship Sunday

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    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, October 19

    Monthly Vine Submission Due

    3:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, October 20

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

    4:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    Wednesday, October 21

    10:30AM Prime Timers: Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center

    4:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, October 22

    4:00PM E-Wedding Rehearsal

    7:00PM Greek School: Adult Class

    Friday, October 23

    5:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    Saturday, October 24

    3:00PM E-Wedding

    4:00PM Trunk or Treat - All Youth Groups & Families

    Sunday, October 25

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

    12:00PM Memorials

    12:00PM Oxi Day Celebration - Pappas Hall

    12:00PM FOCUS Food Prep- Pappas Hall

    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, October 26

    8:30AM Orthros -St. Demetrios

    9:30AM Liturgy -St. Demetrios

    12:00PM Choir Rehearsals - Church Sanctuary

    3:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    Tuesday, October 27

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

    4:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    Wednesday, October 28

    8:30AM Orthros - Holy Protection of the Theotokos

    9:30AM Liturgy- Holy Protection of the Theotokos

    11:00AM Prime Timers Chair Yoga w/ Kristy Laliotis - Phillips Ctr

    4:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    7:00PM Scout Troop 2000 - Pappas Hall

    Thursday, October 29

    9:00AM Grauer School Tour

    6:30PM Parish Council Board Mtg (Zoom)

    7:00PM Greek School: Adult Class

    Friday, October 30

    Dance Ministry Bouzouki Night - Pappas Hall

    5:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    Sunday, November 1

    YOUTH SUNDAY



Save the Date

  • Tue Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 Philoptochos Caregiver Support Group Register Here on Zoom 7pm – 8:30pm
  • 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
  • Tue Oct 15 2027 Budget planning: Ministries financial assistance forms deadline
  • 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.
  • Wed Oct 21 Prime Timers visit Buena Vista Audubon Center in Oceanside - 10:30am. Lunch at a nearby restaurant for a no host lunch. More details to come soon. For questions: Eleni (760) 822-2634
  • Sat Oct 24 Trunk or Treat - Click here to RSVP! Support our youth groups. RSVP by Oct 16. Arrive by 4:45pm, starts at 5:30pm 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
  • Thu Oct 29 Parish Council Board Meeting (Zoom) 6:30pm
  • Fri Oct 30 Dance Ministry Bouzouki Night - Pappas Hall - Stay tuned for more info!
  • 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
  • Sat Dec 5 Masters of Harmony Christmas Performance - Church Grounds & Sanctuary Reserved - Concert begins at 2pm
  • Sat Dec 5 St. Nicholas Festival - Phillips Ctr - more details to come - contact Claudia for info: (760) 521-7180
  • Sun Dec 6 Parish Council Elections - Pappas Hall - After Divine Liturgy 

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]


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.


Gospel Reading

1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11

At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.




Saints and Feasts

September 27

Callistratus the Martyr & his 49 Companions

These Martyrs contested for the Faith during the reign of Diocletian, in the year 288. Saint Callistratus was arrested as a Christian, and after being tormented, was enclosed in a sack and cast into the sea. The sack burst, and the Saint came to dry land safe and sound. Forty-nine soldiers, seeing this, also confessed Christ, and with him were cast into prison, then beheaded.


September 27

Mark, Aristarchos, and Zenon, Apostles of the 70


September 27

1st Sunday of Luke




Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Martyr Callistratus & his Companions in the Fourth Mode

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

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.


Wisdom of the Fathers

For now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work when they heard His command, they delayed not, they procrastinated not, they said not, "let us return home, and converse with our kinsfolk," but "they forsook all and followed."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time, though something absolutely most needful should vehemently press on us.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century



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