Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You.

Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.

Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον, τὸν Προαιώνιον Λόγον, ἐν Σπηλαίῳ ἔρχεται, ἀποτεκεῖν ἀπορρήτως. Χόρευε ἡ οἰκουμένη ἀκουτισθεῖσα, δόξασον μετὰ Ἀγγέλων καὶ τῶν Ποιμένων, βουληθέντα ἐποφθῆναι, παιδίον νέον, τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων Θεόν.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10.

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 2:4-10.

Ἀδελφοί, ὁ θεός, πλούσιος ὢν ἐν ἐλέει, διὰ τὴν πολλὴν ἀγάπην αὐτοῦ ἣν ἠγάπησεν ἡμᾶς, καὶ ὄντας ἡμᾶς νεκροὺς τοῖς παραπτώμασιν συνεζωοποίησεν τῷ Χριστῷ - χάριτί ἐστε σεσωσμένοι - καὶ συνήγειρεν, καὶ συνεκάθισεν ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· ἵνα ἐνδείξηται ἐν τοῖς αἰῶσιν τοῖς ἐπερχομένοις τὸν ὑπερβάλλοντα πλοῦτον τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ ἐν χρηστότητι ἐφʼ ἡμᾶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ· τῇ γὰρ χάριτί ἐστε σεσῳσμένοι διὰ τῆς πίστεως, καὶ τοῦτο οὐκ ἐξ ὑμῶν· θεοῦ τὸ δῶρον· οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων, ἵνα μή τις καυχήσηται. Αὐτοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν ποίημα, κτισθέντες ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ ἐπὶ ἔργοις ἀγαθοῖς, οἷς προητοίμασεν ὁ θεός, ἵνα ἐν αὐτοῖς περιπατήσωμεν.

Gospel Reading

14th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43

At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

14th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:35-43

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ᾿Εγένετο δὲ ἐν τῷ ἐγγίζειν αὐτὸν εἰς ῾Ιεριχὼ τυφλός τις ἐκάθητο παρὰ τὴν ὁδὸν προσαιτῶν· ἀκούσας δὲ ὄχλου διαπορευομένου ἐπυνθάνετο τί εἴη ταῦτα. ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτῷ ὅτι ᾿Ιησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος παρέρχεται. καὶ ἐβόησε λέγων· ᾿Ιησοῦ υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με· καὶ οἱ προάγοντες ἐπετίμων αὐτῷ ἵνα σιωπήσῃ· αὐτὸς δὲ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἔκραζεν· υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με. σταθεὶς δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐκέλευσεν αὐτὸν ἀχθῆναι πρὸς αὐτόν. ἐγγίσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτὸν λέγων· τί σοι θέλεις ποιήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπε· Κύριε, ἵνα ἀναβλέψω. καὶ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἀνάβλεψον· ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε. καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνέβλεψε, καὶ ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ δοξάζων τὸν Θεόν· καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ἰδὼν ἔδωκεν αἶνον τῷ Θεῷ.

Saints and Feasts

December 01

14th Sunday of Luke

PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS

December 1, 2024 – 14^th Sunday of Luke

Services this Week

Wednesday, December 4th – HOLY UNCTION, 7:00 pm Saints Constantine and Helen

Thursday, December 5^th – GREAT VESPERS, ST. NICHOLAS FEAST DAY

7:00 PM – St. Nicholas Church, Ann Arbor

7:00 PM – St. Nicholas Church, Troy

Friday, December 6^th - FEAST DAY, ST. NICHOLAS, Orthros 8:45, Liturgy 10:00 am

Saints Constantine and Helen Church, Westland

VIDEO ARCHIVE: Previously recorded Sunday Divine Liturgy services are archived and available on our website! Go to https://www.stcons.org/video-streaming and you can click on the service you would like to view.

LIGHT A CANDLE AND SAY A PRAYER: When you are not able to attend church, you can purchase a candle from our church website (home page or video-streaming page), which will be lit before the following service or a service that you specify. Please give specific names, living or deceased, that you would like Father to remember in prayer. Father will light candles one hour before each service. For Sunday services, please place candle orders prior to 8:00 am Sunday morning.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Irini, Nicole, Nahad, Amalia, Nydia, Ann, John, Janek, Frank, George, Patrick, Joanne, Betty, Deana, Gloria, Jeannette, Michael, Theodoros, Niko, Maria, Georgia, Sevasti, Mariam, George, Gene, Pete, Lazaros, John, Christopher, George, David, Marcos, Evangelia, Lela, Doris, Dawn, Panagioti, Joanna, Suzanne, Nick, Fotini, Niki, George, Matthew, Stefanos, Georgia, Leonidas, Gus, Connie, Maria, Brenda, Panagiota, Nicholas, Vicki, Susan, Tom, Thomas, Jim, Gloria, Evans, Phyllis, Marti, Janet, John, Zacharias, Vanessa (Vasiliki), Jake, Maegan, Irene, Lisa, Pat, Jonathan, Tracy, Dianna, Betty, Catherine, Evelyn, Gregg, Peter, Angela, Bill, Carrie, Vito, Amalia, Stephanie, Lisa, Kylie, Nicholas, and Maria. If you would like to add a name to the prayer list, or if there is a name that should be removed from the prayer list, please contact the church office.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

PHILOPTOCHOS GENERAL MEETING: Philoptochos General Meeting will be held TODAY, Sunday December 1^st, in the Hall, following the Divine Liturgy service. Please plan to stay and attend as we discuss upcoming events and charitable efforts.

GOYA MEETING: GOYA Meeting will be held TODAY, Sunday December 1^st, in the Board Room following the Divine Liturgy service. Please plan to stay and attend as we discuss upcoming activities.

MOMS GROUP HOLIDAY BAKING GET-TOGETHER: On Friday, December 6^th, our Mom’s Group is hosting a get-together at Stella Boyer’s house in Canton. Come on out and learn how to bake baklava and galaktoboureko from one of our best! Moms are asked to bring an appetizer to share, and a small $10 gift for a fun gift exchange! RSVP’s requested, to Stella Boyer at 734.658.0690, or [email protected]

PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS PARTY: Our Philoptochos members will celebrate Christmas together on Saturday, December 7^th, at Big Tommy’s in Novi at noon. Tickets are $40, and are available after church today, or RSVP to Caryl Lowes at 734.751.3683 or [email protected] All who attend are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be given to children spending Christmas in the hospital this year.

GOYA “NIGHT WITH GOD”: Will be held on Friday, December 6^th at Fr. Teodor and Presbytera Roxana’s house. We will have pizza, salad, desserts, a Q&A with Father, and lots of fun! There is a gender-neutral $10 gift exchange, and holiday sweaters are encouraged, but not required. RSVPs are requested by 12/1

ADULT BIBLE STUDY: There will be Adult Bible Study on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm on the Zoom platform. All adults are welcome to join us! Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/7345256789, Meeting ID: 734 525 6789

SS REHEARSAL/SANTA VISIT: Don’t forget to bring all the kids and grandkids to church on Sunday, December 15^th! They will rehearse their Christmas program, and then have a special visit and photos with our special North Pole guest, SANTA!, at coffee hour.

TLC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: Tuesday Lunch Club - Join us for the next TLC on Tuesday, December 17 at 12:00 pm in the Hellenic Cultural Center. Cost is $15. Call to reserve your spot by 12/15/24! Lynne Vasiliades at (734) 674-8943 or [email protected] or Annette in the Church office at (734)525-6789.

FEED THE NEEDY THIS CHRISTMAS: Our Men’s Group “Feed the Needy” program is back! Our parish will pack and deliver the makings of complete Christmas meals to needy Westland families in the HCC the morning of Saturday, December 21^st. PLEASE PLAN TO BE HERE WITH YOUR FAMILY THAT MORNING TO HELP. It generally takes an hour or two. Sunday School students will also take some of that time to rehearse their Christmas program in church. If you would like to make a contribution, giving envelopes are available at the Pangari, or donations can be made/sent to the church office.

TREE OF LIGHTS: Our 30th annual Mary Drakos Tree of Lights Ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 15th. You may place an ornament on the tree in honor or in memory of a loved one for a donation of $10. Forms are available at the Pangari, church office, or contact Diane Plungis at 734.462.1179.

NEWS AND NOTICES:

ST CONS CHRISTMAS CARD: Only those families who are Saints Constantine and Helen Church members in good standing will be included in the parish Christmas card. If you are not sure if you filled out a pledge card in 2023, contact the church office.

CONFESSION APPOINTMENTS: Please contact the church office at 734.525.6789 if you wish to schedule an appointment for confession with Father Teodor prior to Christmas.

COMMUNION VISITS FOR HOMEBOUND: Father Teodor is making visits to our homebound parishioners to give communion through Christmas. Please contact the church office if you would like Father to come visit, or if you know somebody who is unable to get to church and would appreciate a visit from Fr. Teodor for communion.

HELP DECORATE OUR “WARMING TREE”: Please bring new warm gloves, hats, and scarves to place on the “Warming Tree” outside of the church office. All items collected will be distributed to our low-income and homeless neighbors after the first of the year.

AHEPA “KALANDA” DANCE: On Saturday, December 28, the AHEPA Omega Chapter 371 will hold a dance at our Hellenic Cultural Center, with the “Enigma” Greek band, featuring Niko Varlamos. Tickets are $30 presale, and $40 at the door. For more information, contact James 586.943.8270 or Spyros 586.362.7391.

PANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications are available online for the 2024/2025 Panhellenic Scholarships, and are being accepted through January 31, 2025. TO be eligible to apply for a scholarship, applicants must be of Hellenic descent, be a full time undergraduate attending a 4-year accredited university this Fall, 2024, Have a minimum 3.5 GPA. To apply, visit www.panhellenicsf.org/apply

MEMORIAL SERVICES: Please call the church office to schedule all memorials and coffee hour sponsorships at least two weeks in advance. On the day of the service, please bring a list of family names you would like Father to remember in prayer. The requested Coffee Hour Sponsorship donation is $200. Koliva will be distributed to parishioners at the coffee hour; if you wish to bring in paximadia, koulourakia, or other dry cookie it may also be distributed.

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