Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world.

Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον· Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Theotokos' Nativity Forefeast in the Fourth Mode

From the root of Jesse and the loins of David the King, Mariam, the child of God, is born for our sake this day. Hence, all creation exulteth on its renewal. Both Heaven and the earth rejoice together now. Praise her, O ye tribes of nations here below. The righteous Joachim rejoiceth, and Anna keepeth feast, crying out: The barren beareth the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.

Εκ τής ρίζης Ιεσσαί, καί εξ οσφύος τού Δαυϊδ, η θεόπαις Μαριάμ, τίκτεται σήμερον ημίν, διό καί χαίρει η σύμπασα καί καινουργείται, συγχαίρει τε ομού, ο ουρανός καί η γή, Αινέσατε αυτήν αι πατριαί τών εθνών, Ιωακείμ ευφραίνεται, καί Άννα πανηγυρίζει κραυγάζουσα, Η στείρα τίκτει, τήν Θεοτόκον, καί τροφόν τής ζωής ημών.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin and Theotokos Mary, the bridal chamber of the Heavenly Bridegroom, by the will of God is born of a barren woman. Being prepared as the chariot of God the Word, she was pre-ordained for this, since she is the divine gate and the true Mother of Life.

Η Παρθένος σήμερον, καί Θεοτόκος Μαρία, η παστάς η άλυτος, τού ουρανίου Νυμφίου, τίκτεται, από τής στείρας θεοβουλήτως, όχημα, τού Θεού Λόγου ευτρεπισθήναι, εις τούτο γάρ καί προωρίσθη, η θεία πύλη, καί Μήτηρ τής όντως ζωής.

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 Galatians 6:11-18.

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

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 Γαλάτας 6:11-18.

Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.

Gospel Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."

Sunday before Holy Cross
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.

Wisdom of the Fathers

Our Redeemer and Maker, Who was Son of God before the ages, became Son of Man at the end of ages. Thus the One Who, through the power of His divinity, had created us to enjoy the happiness of everlasting life, might Himself restore us, through the weakness of our humanity, to recover the life we had lost.

St. Bede the Venerable

Homilies on the Gospels, 2.18. 7th Century. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John 1-10. Intervarsity Press, 2006, p. 126.

For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him right, all but saying, "Think Me not a teacher in such manner as were the many of the prophets who were of earth, for I have come from heaven (but) now. None of the prophets hath ascended up thither, but I dwell there."

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century

Saints and Feasts

September 07

Sunday before Holy Cross

PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS

Sunday September 7, Sunday before Holy Cross

Following today’s Divine Liturgy our new GOYA Officers will be sworn into office.

Congratulations to our 2025-26 GOYA Officers: Maria Katros - President, Ava Tsikaris – Vice President, Alekos Alexandris and Ioannis Liabotis – Treasurers, Stella Haviland and Layla Tsikaris – Secretaries; Maggie McMillan, Kosta Theodorou, Juliana Kisabeth, David Davis – Committee Leaders

Memorial: VELICHKA PAZACHEVA – 3 months

May her memory be eternal!

SERVICES THIS WEEK:

Sunday, 9/7 GREAT VESPERS, NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS, 7:00 pm

Monday, 9/8 FEAST DAY, NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS, Orthros and

Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am

Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Plymouth

Saturday, 9/13 GREAT VESPERS, ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 7:00 pm

Holy Cross Church, Farmington Hills

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: Bill, Jaime, Lynne, Al, Joe, Glenna, Alexsa and child, Frank, Pamela, Michele, Fania, Diana, George, Theodore, Anastasia, Constantinos, Phyllis, Joe, Dina, Pamela, Mia, Michael, Tracy, Anna, Sue, Nicole, Amalia, Nydia, Ann, John, Janek, Frank, George, Patrick, Joanne, Betty, Deana, Gloria, Jeannette, Michael, Niko, Maria, Sevasti, Mariam, George, Gene, Pete, Lazaros, John, Christopher, George, David, Marcos, Lela, 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, 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 MEETING: There will be a Philoptochos General Meeting TODAY, Sunday September 7^th, following the service. Please plan to attend as we finalize plans for our upcoming Fashion Show, and discuss other upcoming events and activities.

WELCOME BACK TO SUNDAY SCHOOL! Our first day of Sunday School will be next Sunday, September 14^th. Following the service on that day, we will have a complimentary “Welcome Back” lunch in the HCC for all parishioners. Please plan to join us for worship, class, and lunch.

MOMS MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Moms’ Group on Sunday, Sept. 21^st, following the Divine Liturgy. All Moms are invited to attend, as we discuss the upcoming Fall Festival and additional activities for the upcoming year.

GOYA MEETING: Our first GOYA meeting will be held in the Board room on Sunday, September 21^st, following Sunday School. All young people, grades 7 – 12 are invited.

BIBLE STUDY: Adult Bible Study will start back up on Tuesday, September 23^rd 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.

SEPTEMBER TLC LUNCH: The next Tuesday Lunch Club will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at Noon in the HCC. Come meet new friends and reconnect with old ones. We'll share a meal and stories and laughs. Cost is $15. Reserve your spot by 9/12/25 - call the church office at (734) 525-6789 or contact Lynne at (734) 674-8943. Bring a friend (of any age!).

FALL FASHION SHOW: Our Philoptochos Fall Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, September 27^th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. The event will include lunch, fashion show, basket raffles, and shopping! Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for youth ages 8 – 12, and free for children 7 and under. Reservations are currently being taken at the coffee hour, the church office, or contact Caryl Lowes at [email protected]

HOPE AND JOY: Our HOPE and JOY groups will start the year with a family outing to the “Real Life Farm” in Canton, on Saturday, October 11^th, 2 – 6 pm. Activities include Hand and Bottle Feeding animals, Cow milking, Horseback riding (optional), Hayride, and a camp fire with s’mores and snacks. This event is for all ages! RSVP by 10/3/25 to: [email protected] or to the church office, 734.525.6789.

FALL FESTIVAL and PASTITSIO COOK OFF: will be held on Friday, October 24^th, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm in the Hellenic Cultural Center. The event features a bounce house, games and prizes, Bingo, Photo Booth, Food, and Fun for all ages! Reach out to Georgia at: [email protected] to participate in the cook-off. Tickets for the Fall Festival event will be on sale at the door - $10 each, or $35 for a family group of 4 or more. Prizes will be rewarded for Bingo winners and best costumes!

“GLITZ WITH BASILE” TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Tickets are now on sale for our "Glitz" event, Sunday, November 9^th, with comedy performance by Basile, appetizers and premium open bar, gourmet dinner, and chances to bid on deluxe items and to win thousands of dollars in cash prizes. Tickets are $180 for Raffle, Dinner and Show; $125 for Raffle Ticket only; and $75 for Dinner and Show only. You can purchase tickets online, at the church office, or through any Parish Council member.

NEWS AND NOTICES:

BOOKSTORE SALE AND SURVEY: St. Cons Bookstore Sale! Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Welcome Back luncheon. Discover inspiring reads, thoughtful gifts, and so much more at special discounted prices as we prepare for new inventory! As we re-stock, we’d like to hear what you want to see in the bookstore. Please take a few minutes to complete this online survey and let us know! https://forms.gle/bnBjt7G827mtFWDt5

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED: Our annual "Putting on the Glitz" event is taking on a new face - and it's one you may recognize... BASILE! In addition to performing a complete comedy set, Basile will serve as a Guest Auctioneer for some fabulous LIVE auction items.

We are looking for donations of LIVE auction items, such as travel accommodations, sports or event tickets, jewelry, electronics, etc. Items should be valued $300+ Contact the church office or Pam Avdoulos at [email protected]

THE LIGHT OF THE SANCTUARY: The Light of the Sanctuary Campaign, a community-wide effort to install elegant chandeliers. There is still one chandelier to be sponsored. Here’s how you can help:

Make a donation of any amount - every gift helps illuminate the house of God.
Sponsor a chandelier in full, in your name or in honor/memory of a loved one.

GREEK FESTIVALS: Please attend these upcoming events and support our sister churches:

· 9/5 – 7 Greek American Festival, Holy Trinity Church, Toledo OH

· 9/21 Greek Festival, St. George Church, Southgate

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