TWELFTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
MATINS:        8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:      9:30 a.m. 
EPISTLE:       Ephesians 6:10-17 
GOSPEL:       Matthew 19:16-26 
GREEK TEXT: p. 118
PROSFORA:  Christina Callos 
PANGARI:    Team B: Jason Berry, William Raybuck, Marguarite Stephanopoulos
OE:                Classes start September 10th
MEMORIALS:  - 10:45 a.m. - 1 Year Memorial: Anita Sagaris, sister of George Sagaris, Steve (deceased); Joanne Pappas / Pete Moissis aunt 
                       - 10:45 a.m. - 1 Year Memorial: Dr. Joye D. Kent, beloved aunt of Erica and Dr. Donald Brizendine, great aunt to Courtney Pezak, Meredith Case, Lindsey Brizendine, Jamison Brizendine, and 3 gr-great-nieces and nephews. May her memory be eternal.
                       - 10:45 a.m. - 10 Year Memorial: In memory of John Arsenis Paliobeis. Husband of Rose Marie, father of Paul, Christine, Steven, and Bill
COFFEE HOUR: The family of John A. Paliobeis, and Dr. & Mrs. Donald Brizendine and family
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine

Mon, Aug 28th        - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Aug 29th       - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (St John the Baptist)
                                - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
Sat, Sept. 2nd         - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers (& Confessions)
                                 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Kyranna Cooking Class
                                 -  OE: Classes start September 10th
Sun, Sept. 3rd         - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                               - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy 
                                - 10: 45 a.m.- 40 Day Memorial: Anita Sagaris
                                - 10: 45 a.m.- Memorials: Mara Kay Bogas Rybak and Peter J Conemea

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.

Our parish strives "To lead people to God through Orthodox Christianity and to provide ways for them live and share God's love."  It does so in good days and in bad. Any financial help that you might offer is, as always, deeply appreciated.

Those wishing to follow the livestreamed services with a written text may do so using the links below.
Electronic Version of Orthros (Matins) on Aug 27th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/2023/08/27/ma/gr-en/se.m08.d27.ma.pdf

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Aug 27th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/h/s/2023/08/27/ma/gr-en/index.html

We are very excited that the FIRST SUNDAY of every month will be “Family Worship and Student Sunday”, starting October 1st.  The liturgy on these Sundays will be entirely in English.  There will be no formal Orthodox Education classes on these days, instead students will stay in church and participate in the liturgy.  They can join the choir, greet parishioners, help at the pangari, read the epistle and boys may serve in the altar, to name a few activities.  Their Orthodox Education teacher can help them to choose. Looking forward to your support of this new undertaking to support our youth.

Time to Register for Greek School! At our Greek afternoon school, we will provide students with the skills to communicate verbally and in writing, in everyday situations, as well as to inspire and sustain student interest in preserving, appreciating and furthering the Greek history, heritage, religion and tradition. Registration is open from now until September 22. Youth Greek School classes are available K thru 6th grade. In person classes begin Tuesday, October 10: Every Tuesday (5:00pm-6:30pm) and Saturday (9:00am-10:30am) To register, please visit https://form.jotform.com/232174424857157. For details on Youth and Adult Classes please contact Greek Language School Director, Evangelia Romoudi at [email protected]

The annual Dr. John and Helen Collis Lecture is made possible through the Dr. John and Helen Collis Family Endowment, which makes the lecture free and open to the public with a prior reservation. This year, Charles Barber investigates how El Greco’s Greek identity has shaped both the conception and reception of his work. The lecture takes place Sunday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106. The lecture is Free; however tickets are required and may be reserved at https://engage.clevelandart.org/9688/9693

Following the lecture, there will be a private reception at the Museum. Reservations are required and the cost is $15 per person. Please mail your check and the names of your guests by September 10 to Reception Chair Effie Nunes, 29285 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44092. Checks should be made out to HPS.

Philoptochos is holding a Sock and Belt Drive. All donations of socks and belts will help the children of Fairfax School. Please place all items in the donation bin as you walk in the church and have all donations in by September 30, 2023. Thank you!

St. Makrina Bible Study started a new book on Wednesday, June 28th at 9:30a.m.: The Heart of Encouragement, by Father Stavros Akrotirianakis (available on Amazon). We meet via Zoom. Participants don’t have to attend every session. We have found Father Stavros to be an enlightened writer and he feels this is his most important book to date.
Contact Toni Madden at [email protected] for the Zoom link. We encourage you to join us!

ZOE for Life!® Celebrates It’s NEW Ministry - ARIA PLACE. Aria Place will offer a safe and non-judgmental space for women in distress due to an unplanned pregnancy. They will be empowered with reliable information and confidence, allowing them to make an informed decision about their future. They will experience a loving and nurturing environment they can trust, and medical information they can depend on. Regardless of their decision, we will stand with them, and offer them the support they need. If you have the heart and dedication, join us in offering His unwavering love to women in our community. Call 440-893-9990 to see how you will make a positive impact in the lives of so many.

Evening Prayer Sessions  

The Faith In Action group has Evening Prayer Sessions Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday of each week at 8:30pm (EST) for all those interested.
Zoom link: https://cwru.zoom.us/j/8671878236?pwd=ajgvNWRwQ3NQcmlSZTc4MmFWRU4wdz09
Meeting ID: 867 187 8236 Passcode: Jesus
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,8671878236# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,8671878236# US (New York).

OE Registration: we are looking forward to a rewarding OE school year starting on Sunday, September 10th.  Please complete the form using the link below to register your child(ren) by September 1st.  The registration fee is $20/family.  If there are any questions, please email Maria Misthos at [email protected] with any questions. Link:  https://form.jotform.com/232106532706145 

1) GOYA will be visiting SkyZone in Highland Heights on Sunday, August 27th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. SkyZone is a "trampoline park - fun for the whole family!" The cost is $10 per participant. Please RSVP to Ted by Sunday, August 20th to reserve your spot. 

2) St. Kyranna Cooking Class (ages 21 - 35ish) will have its next meeting on Saturday, September 2nd @ 6:00 p.m. Perry Zohos will be our host. Participants are encouraged to bring a bottle of wine and their favorite board game, and to attend Vespers beforehand at 5:00 p.m. . Kindly RSVP to Ted by Monday, August 28th.

3) OCF will have its annual "welcome back" dinner on Saturday, September 9th at Pizzaz (20680 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights). In addition to enjoying food and fellowship, we'll discuss our activities for the upcoming semester. RSVP to Ted by Wednesday, September 6th to participate.

4) Our HOPE/JOY group (K - 6th grade) will be going on a field trip to the Cleveland Zoo on Sunday, September 10th @ 1:00 p.m. Come see all the different animals with your friends from Church! For more information or to RSVP, contact Ted. The RSVP deadline to participate is Sunday, August 27th.

5) The Metropolis of Pittsburgh is hosting a Young Adult Conference in Pittsburgh, PA the weekend of October 13th - 15th. Registration is now live at: https://gometropolisofpittsburgh.regfox.com/2023-yal-conference-pittsburgh. Those interested should register quickly; over 100 spots filled the first night registration opened! With any questions, contact: [email protected].

OPA news: We invite all to join us for dancing and parea. OPA meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.   

Are you thirsty? We probably have your water bottle! We did not receive too many items from the festival this year - however, since then, our collection has started growing again. Check with the office if you’re missing something.

Thank you to those who have responded to our request for coffee hosts. We now have only the following dates to cover for the weeks ahead:

• Sept 17th
• Oct 15th
• Oct 29th
• Nov 26th

Please email [email protected] or call Sade in the church office at 216 932-3300 ext 4 to ask about your preferred day. 

Please join our Philoptochos for the MEN WHO COOK on Saturday Oct 7th 5:30-8pm. Our very own parishioners and friends will create samples of their signature dishes for you to enjoy and judge to see which of our chefs has the best dish and wins the Golden Spoon award. There will be a cash bar. If you cannot attend, please consider underwriting /sponsoring the event. All proceeds will go towards charity and those who are the less fortunate. Admission tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Sponsorships and tickets can be purchased on Sundays after church or online.

Please contact Anna Vedouras with questions at [email protected]

Akron’s Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will be sponsoring its second annual 5k Mission Walk in support of three local charities on Saturday, October 14. The beneficiaries are Hope Farm, Street Outreach Services of Shelter Care and Summit Recovery Hub.  The 9:00 a.m. walk will start and end at Annunciation’s parking lot at 129 South Union Street in Akron, and will follow the nearby Freedom Trail. Father Nick Manuel, Assistant Priest at Annunciation, stresses that while the walk’s primary sponsors are the Akron area’s Orthodox churches, participation in the rain-or-shine event is open to anyone who wishes to support the three charities, all of which support homeless or disadvantaged members of the Akron and Summit County area.At the conclusion of the walk, lunch will be provided at the church for participants. Those who wish to participate are encouraged to visit www.annunciationakron.org/orthodox/mission-walk.  Anyone with questions should contact Father Nick Manuel at (330) 434-0000.