RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE:  Our YAL (Young Adults League) group will be sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive at the Hellenic Cultural Center NEXT Sunday, July 19^th from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.  CRITICAL NEED ALERT: Blood donation appointments are down during the summer months, and blood is needed for emergencies and lifesaving medical care. Circulate the love and please make your appointment to give TODAY!I  To schedule an appointment to help save lives, please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: stcons or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).   WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS!  If you are able to volunteer on July 19th, please contact Jeniya at [email protected] or 734.620.1315.

MEN’S GROUP MEETING:  Our Men's Group will meet next Sunday, July 19th in the Parish Board Room after the Divine Liturgy. We will be reviewing the status of our upcoming golf outing, planning this year’s Feed-the-Needy outreach, wrapping up old business, and discussing any new business. Your attendance is welcome and your input is appreciated.

GOLF OUTING: The Sts. Constantine & Helen Men's Club will be holding their 15th Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, August 16th at Fellows Creek Golf Course. They are looking for Sponsors and Golf teams (of four). Contact Panagioti (Pete) Apostolou with questions at 734.355.6979 or [email protected]  Registration and Sponsor forms available at the Pangari.  Payment is due by Friday, July 31, 2026. Proceeds benefit the philanthropic and parish ministries of our Men’s Group, including the “Feed the Needy” program. 

SAVE THE DATES:

·         AUGUST 23 – Philoptochos General Meeting

·         SEPTEMBER 13 – First Day of Sunday School/Welcome Back Lunch

·         SEPTEMBER 26 – Philoptochos Wine Pairings Dinner

·         OCTOBER 16 – Fall Festival/Pastitsio Cook Off

·         NOVEMBER 8 – “Putting on the Glitz” with Ellen Karis Comedy Show

NEWS AND NOTICES:

 NOTE OF THANKS:  Dear Fr. Teodor, Dean, and the whole community of Saints Constantine and Helen:   Thank you so much for the generous donation of clothing and for sorting them and the delivery!  Our neighbors that we serve in Detroit are always so grateful to be able to receive nice, clean clothes that give them a sense of dignity and respect.  May God continue to bless you all!  In Christ Jesus, Deacon Adam Murphy, Director FOCUS Detroit

SUMMER SURVIVAL BOARD: Our Summer Survival Board is back in the church Narthex. Even though church attendance and donations unfortunately decrease during the summer months, youth programs and other ministries increase their activity, while regular building and property maintenance, utilities, and other expenses continue. That is why, again this year, we are asking for your help by making an additional donation to our “Summer Survival” campaign. When you are in church, please write in your name in the category/donation amount that you plan to contribute.  You can make your donation online at stcons.org or by cash or check. Your help will make a big difference! 

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS AND STEWARDSHIP CARDS: The St Cons six-month church contribution statements were mailed out this week.  Please open your statements and check them against your personal records to ensure the church has received your donations.  If you have not yet completed a 2026 Stewardship pledge card, it’s not too late - please do so today.  Pledge cards can be downloaded from our website at:  https://www.stcons.org/stewardship or contact the church office and we’ll be happy to get it to you by email, post, or in person!  Your pledge of support helps the church to allocate resources; and insures that you will be included in the parish Christmas card and receive parish communications.

NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY: Our Moms Group will be working to put together a new church parishioner directory in the coming months.  Volunteer photographers are needed, along with volunteers to help plan and coordinate the project.  We will be putting the book together entirely “in-house”. If you are interested in working on the directory, please contact Georgia Kapsalis at:  [email protected]

UPCOMING GREEK FESTIVALS:  There are still several church and community Greek festivals this summer.  here are a few coming up:

·         GREEKTOWN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 7/25 – Detroit, MI

·         ST.  PANTELEIMON FESTIVAL 7/26 – Lexington, MI

·         ASSUMPTION’S GREEKFEST 8/21 – 23 – St. Clair Shores, MI

·         ST. GEORGE GREEK FESTIVAL  9/12 – Southgate, MI

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS:

Please consider the ways in which you can give time to the church in the upcoming months.  Send an email to the church office ([email protected]) and let us know how you can help!  We are in particular need of volunteers for:

·         Upcoming Event Committees (various – organization, tickets, décor, etc.)

·         Outside grounds (watering, weeding, trimming, etc.)

·         Photographers (for upcoming events and for the new parish directory)

·         Sunday Greeters

·         Sunday School and Youth Programs

·         Cleaning and Storage organization

MEMORIAL SERVICES AND TRIBUTES:  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. Koliva will be distributed at the coffee hour; if you wish to bring in paximadia, koulourakia, or other dry cookie it may also be distributed. Coffee Hour sponsorship is not required, but for those who wish, a sponsorship donation of $200 is requested. HCC will set up a table with cloth and coffee, etc. for your family. Family members may also choose to have flowers placed on the Altar table for a donation of $75 (two large vases), or to purchase a bottle of communion wine from our parish bookstore for $30 for the service.

REMEMBER THE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL: You’ve supported the church your whole life, remembering us in your estate plan will help the church when you’re gone. Consult your estate planner or contact the Church office for information. We are grateful to our parishioners who have left bequests to the church in the last few years. Their loving legacy made a big difference! May their memory be eternal.