Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-11-17
Bulletin Contents
Today
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
This Week
Hymns of the Day
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION AT STS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN CATHEDRAL IS DONE IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

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Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (216) 932-3300
  • Street Address:

  • 3352 Mayfield Road

  • Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Contact Information

Sade L Frayer
office manager


Services Schedule

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

MATINS: 8:15 am
LITURGY: 9:30 am

SATURDAYS (subject to change):

VESPERS: 5:00 p.m.

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Today

TODAY

NINTH SUNDAY OF LUKE    
MATINS:                  8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                 Galatians 2:16-20 
GOSPEL:                  Luke 12:16-21  
 GREEK TEXT:           p. 156 (black book) 
ACOLYTES:              Team B
PROSFORA:             Paula Kappos
PANGARI:               Team B: Jason Berry, Eftihia Nunes, George Stamatis
ORTHODOX ED:      Classroom Learning
COFFEE HOSTS:      Library Committee   (will be held Downstairs)
LIBRARY GREETERS:  Mary Paliobeis & Rita Pressman
CLASSES:                  11:30 a.m. - Catechism w Fr. Tom
ORTHODOX FORUM:  11:30 a.m. - Conference Room
GOYA:                       11:30 a.m. - Girls/Boys Basketball 
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14

At that time, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and He revealed Himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas, called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach, yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after He was raised from the dead. .

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Tone. Psalm 103.24,1.
O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom.
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20.

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

So by his true and praise-worthy repentance the Lord showed us that even after long negligence He accepts those who desire to amend. The remembrance of death and sins precedes weeping and mourning ... The remembrance of death is a daily death ...
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Nov 18th              - 9:00 a.m. - Holiday Baking
                                     - 6:00 p.m. - Iconography Class
                                     - 6:30 p.m. - Boys Basketball
                                     - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Nov 19th              - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: 3rd Grade
                                     - 6:30 p.m. - Girls Basketball
                                     - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
Weds, Nov 20th            - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                                     - 6:00 p.m. - Greek School: adult
Thurs, Nov 21st            - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (Entrance of Theotokos)
                                     - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: K-2nd Grade
                                     - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion
Sat, Nov 23rd                - 9:00 a.m. - Holiday Baking
                                     - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers (& Confessions)
                                     - 6:00 p.m. - St.Kyranna cooking class
Sun, Nov 24th               - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                     - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                     - 9:30 a.m. - Orthodox Education: Classroom Learning
                                     - 10:45 a.m. - 6 month Memorial: Rev. Robert Stephanopoulos
                                     - 10:45 a.m. - 1 year Memorial: Presvytera Nikki Stephanopoulos
                                     - 11:30 a.m. - Parish General Assembly


WELCOME VISITORS!

We’re happy you’ve joined us today. Please sign our guestbook and introduce yourself to one of our greeters or anyone wearing a nametag. We’re here to answer your questions and make your visit to our church meaningful and enjoyable.


ONLINE TEXTS OF SERVICES

Those wishing to follow the livestreamed services with a written text may do so using the links below.
Electronic Version of Orthros (Matins) on Nov 17th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Nov 17th:


VISITORS & SACRAMENTS

Everyone is welcome in the Orthodox Church & may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) at the end of the service, but only practicing Orthodox Christians may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.


LIBRARY/BOOKSTORE NOW OPEN

Our Church Library is open after Liturgy! Come and See our new bookstore. Looking for a book or icon? Let us know and we can order it for you!


ORTHODOX FORUM

Please join us at 11:30 am in the conference room, when Ted Cherpas will be discussing “The Miracles of Archangel Michael Shrine, Tarpon Springs, FL”. See you at the Forum.


SUNSHINE GROUP

Sunshine Group Christmas Party:  Please join us for lunch at church on Thursday, December 12 at 12:30.  We will enjoy lunch, punch, wine, bingo, and Christmas carols by the Metallinos Guitar Workshop.  If you want to participate in a gift exchange, please bring a $15 wrapped gift.  Please let Maria Cashy know if you can make it at 216-390-2294 or email at [email protected].  All are welcome to join us.  We'll have a wonderful time, with wonderful parea!


HOLIDAY BAKING

Philoptochos baking will start soon. Please save the following days and come and help us: 

  • November 18 & 23
  • December 7, 14, & 21

We start at 9 a.m.


GODPARENT SUNDAY BRUNCH & PICTURES WITH ST. NICHOLAS

Save the date: December 1st is Godparent Sunday. There will be a brunch and an early visit from St Nicholas!  We will have a professional photographer available for complimentary family pictures (will make a great Christmas gift!!).  Invite your loved ones and look for ticket sales starting November 24th (don’t wait in a line on the day of the event!). 


ZELMA GEORGE TOY COLLECTION AND PARTY

Philoptochos is collecting Christmas gifts for the children living in the Zelma George Family Center. Please help us by donating new toys ($20-25 price range). Please place unwrapped toys in the brown donation box by Sunday, December 8th.  Monetary donations can be sent to the church with checks made out to Philoptochos ("toy collection" in the memo line). If you would like to donate money via Venmo or purchase directly from the shelter's Amazon wish list, please contact Kathy Sarris at [email protected].  Gift wrapping will be Sunday, December 15th and the party at Zelma George will be Friday, December 20th.  For more information, please contact Maria Giannirakis or Anna Warren about the toys and Kathy Sarris about the party.


SCH SPIRITWEAR

Sts. Constantine & Helen Spiritwear is now available! Shirts, hats, pullovers, and more are all available for order online. Items will be available before Christmas. Visit: https://rdpsports.com/product-category/st-constantine-st-helen/st-constantine-st-helen-24/. You can also ask Ted for the link. All orders must be placed by Sunday, December 1st.


PAN ORTHODOX NATIVITY CONCERT

The Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy present the 2024 Pan Orthodox Nativity Concert. This will take place at St. Demetrios in Rocky River on Sunday, December 8 at 4pm. Reception to Follow. Contact the Church Office for more information: 440 331-2246


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) GOYA Christmas Card: It’s that time of year again when GOYA can assist you with your holiday greetings. Wish others in our community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year by e-mailing Ted at tcherpas@stsconstantine or by picking up an order form on the youth bulletin board. The deadline for names is Sunday, December 1st.

2) OCF (John Carroll) will have its next meeting on Thursday, November 21st @ 7:00 p.m. @ Boaz. We will enjoy a meal and spiritual discussion. RSVP to Ted by Monday, November 18th.

3)  St. Kyranna Cooking Class will have its next meeting on Saturday, November 23rd @ 6:00 p.m. Our host will be Fr. Tom & Pres. Molly Drenen, and our theme will be "Fasting-Friendly Fish Tacos." Participants are encouraged to also attend Great Vespers beforehand @ 5:00 p.m. Kindly RSVP to Ted by Monday, November 18th.

4) GOYA will have a "Christmas Card" party on Friday, December 13th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. We will be preparing the GOYA community Christmas cards. If we finish early, we'll also assemble gingerbread houses. Pizza and pop will be provided; participants are asked to bring a side dish or dessert (no meat, please). RSVP to Ted by Monday, December 9th.

5) GOYA will join Philoptochos for our parish's annual visit to Zelma George Family Shelter. Gift wrapping will take place here at Church on Sunday, December 15th. For our visit, we will meet here at Church on Friday, December 20th @ 6:00 p.m. to pick up the gifts, and then the actual event at Zelma George will begin at 7:00 p.m. This will be GOYA's winter service project. See Ted or a member of Philoptochos for more information.


ST. MAKRINA ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Saint Makrina Bible study will be starting a new book: "6 Hours, 7 Lessons -How Christ’s Lights Transcends Our Darkness" by Father Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh. You do not have to attend every session. We meet every Wednesday via zoom from 9:30-11:00am. Please contact Toni Madden for the zoom link. The book can be purchased on Amazon. Please join us!

“During His darkest moments, Jesus uttered seven statements on the Cross that offer us tremendous wisdom in our own dark seasons—when we feel alone, forgotten, and unable to surrender, forgive, or let go of our mistakes. Christ’s final words direct us toward the light of His love and protection while giving us the guidance we need to find hope and healing.”


GRIEF ZOOM BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Zoom Group Discussion: An Orthodox Perspective on Death. We will read and discuss chapters written by Orthodox authors: Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, Jean-Claude Larchet and Archimandrite Maximos Constas. We Zoom weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:30-8:30pm October 24 through Dec 19. If interested, contact Cynthia Terezis at [email protected] to be added to the Zoom email invite and to receive the chapter readings. Feel free to join us when you are available, as weekly attendance is not mandatory!


2024 COFFEE HOSTS

Interested in hosting coffee hour? We have all of December and into January waiting for you! Help us fill up the last months of the year. Visit our online sign-up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5AD23A4F58-48824692-sunday#/


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 4th Tone

The joyful news of your resurrection was told to the women disciples of the Lord by the angel. Having thrown off the ancestral curse, and boasting, they told the apostles: death has been vanquished, Christ our God. is risen, bestowing on the world great mercy.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Cross Press


Apolytikion for Gregory the Wonderworker in the Plagal 4th Tone

By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders, thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls, lest we sleep in sin unto death.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Seasonal Kontakion in the 4th Tone

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press


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