Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-10-18
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

3-Month Memorial: Jean Savalas. Jean is survived by her daughters, Toni Kanakaris (Wayne Kanakaris) and Stephanie James; her grandchildren, Chris, Heather (Nathan Aceves), Alexander (Carly), and Alexa James; her great-grandchildren, Julian and Helena Aceves; her nieces, nephew, great-nieces and great-nephew; her brother-in-law; and many cousins.

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, 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, 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: Litsa Orenich in Greek. Mike Orenich in English.

PROSFORON OFFERED BY: Prosforo Workshop Volunteers.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 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 Daughters of Penelope. Please join us in Pappas hall after church.

2027 STEWARDSHIP:  Sunday, October 18 is Stewardship Sunday Renew or begin your 2027 parish stewardship today. Complete your pledge form, make a monetary contribution, or set up recurring giving. Contact our stewardship lead, Jeff for more info: [email protected] 📋 Pledge Form 💛 Give Online

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.

PHILOPTOCHOS COLLEGE CONNECTION: Do you have a college student? Please help us update our records so we can stay connected and encourage them throughout the year. Please send the following information: Student's full name, address, college, graduation year, major and email address to Christina Frangos (858-220-0071 or [email protected]). Thank you for helping us stay connected with our college students!




Church Calendar

  • This Week

    October 18 to November 1, 2026

    Sunday, October 18

    Stewardship Sunday

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Memorial

    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

    5:00PM Dance Practice: Thalassini (young adults) - Phillips Ctr

    Monday, October 19

    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

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

    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

    Monthly Vine Submission Due

    9:00AM Baking Group - Phillips Ctr

    4:00PM E-Wedding Rehearsal

    6:30PM Working Budget Discussion - Conference Room

    7:00PM Greek School: Adult Class

    Friday, October 23

    5:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    Saturday, October 24

    3:00PM E-Wedding

    5:30PM 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

    5:00PM 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

    7:00PM Trisagion

    Tuesday, October 27

    11:00AM Funeral

    11:30AM Weekly Calendar Meeting

    12:00PM Makaria - Pappas Hall

    4:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

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

    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 Baking Group - Phillips Ctr

    9:00AM Grauer School Tour

    6:30PM Parish Council Board Mtg (Zoom)

    7:00PM Greek School: Adult Class

    Friday, October 30

    5:00PM Greek School: Children & Adult Classes

    8:00PM Dance Ministry Bouzouki Night - Pappas Hall

    Sunday, November 1

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    8:30AM Orthros

    8:30AM Orthros - Sts. Cosmas & Damianos

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy -Sts. Cosmas & Damianos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM FOCUS SCH Volunteer Work

    11:30AM Blessing of the Catechumens - End of Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorials

    11:45AM Choir Rehearsal

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

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

    5:00PM Dance Practice: Thalassini (young adults) - Phillips Ctr



Save the Date

  • 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
  • Thu Oct 22 & 29 + Nov 5, 12 &19 Thursday Baking Group meets again! Join us in the Phillips Center for Faith, Flour, & Fellowship - 9am contact Toni for info: (619) 985-5509
  • Sat Oct 24 Trunk or Treat - Click here to RSVP! Support our youth groups.  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 Presents: Night at the BOÎTE - Pappas Hall - 8pm -👉 Make Your Reservation Here Questions? [email protected] 
  • Sun Nov 1 Blessing of the Catechumens - Program begins! Contact Jeff L for more info: (760) 521-7087
  • Sun Nov 8 Veteran's Sunday
  • Sun Nov 8 Parish Fall General Assembly: Pappas Hall - After Liturgy
  • Tue Nov 10 Prime Timers Potluck - Pappas Hall - 12:30pm Contact Eleni T for info:(760) 822-2634
  • 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
  • Fri Dec 4 Men's Group BBQ: 📍 Faraje home - 3840 Rancho Summit Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 - 5pm
  • Fri Dec 4 AHEPA Christmas Party - Pappas Hall
  • 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 
  • Sat Dec 12 Goya Gingerbread Decorating Competition & Pizza Party - Phillips Ctr - 1pm
  • Sun Dec 13 Parish Christmas Party - Pappas Hall - After Church
  • Wed Dec 16 Prime Timers: Christmas Lunch - Pappas Hall - 12pm contact Eleni for more:(760) 822-2634
  • Thu Dec 24 Christmas Eve: Office closed - Royal Hours; 9am Vespers; 5pm
  • Fri Dec 25 Christmas Day: Office closed - Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Orthros; 8:30am Litugry; 9:30am
  • Mon Dec 28 Office closed  (Christmas extended)

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 Fourth Mode. Psalm 18.4,1.
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18.

Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one. Tychicos will tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, and with him Onesimos, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you of everything that has taken place. Aristarchos my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions if he comes to you, receive him), and Jesus who is called Justos. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. Give my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. And say to Archippos, "See that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord." I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters. Grace be with you. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Luke the Evangelist
The Reading is from Luke 10:16-21

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me." The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!" And he said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will."



Saints and Feasts

October 18

Luke the Evangelist

This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10), which is a symbol of Christ's sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says.

October 18

Luke the Evangelist

This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10), which is a symbol of Christ's sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says.

October 18

Marinos the Martyr



Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Luke the Evangelist in the Third Mode

O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences.

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

The slave of the belly ponders the menu with which to celebrate the feast. The servant of God, however, thinks of the graces that may enrich him.
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 14: On Gluttony; Paulist Press pg. 165, 6th century

The God of all goodness Did not disdain to be circumcised. He offered Himself as a saving sign And exmple for us all. He fulfilled the words of the prophets concerning Himself. He holds the world in His hands, Yet is bound in swaddling clothes. Let us glorify Him.
Vespers of the feast of the Lord's Circumcision
Translation found in "The Winter Pascha" by Fr. Thomas Hopko SVS Press

Godly love cannot be perfect unless a man love his neighbor also. Under which name must be included not only those who are connected with us by friendship or neighborhood, but absolutely all men, with whom we have a common nature, whether they be foes or allies, slaves or free.
St. Gregory the Dialogist
Sermon 12, On the Fast, 6th century

But you cannot be a neighbour unless you have compassion on him; for no one can be called a neighbour unless he have healed, not killed, another. But if you wish to be called a neighbour, Christ says to you: "Go and do likewise."
St. Ambrose of Milan
Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11



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