Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-07-14
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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




Services Schedule

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

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

SATURDAYS (subject to change):

VESPERS: 5:00 p.m.


Past Bulletins


Today

TODAY

SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FATHERS
MATINS:                 8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                9:30 a.m. 
 
EPISTLE:                 Titus 3:8-15 
GOSPEL:                 Matthew 5:14-19
PROSFORA:           Christina Callos 
PANGARI:             Team D:  George E Loucas, Maria Misthos, Angelo Savakis/William Raybuck
MEMORIALS:          1 year Memorial: Emily Scocos
                               1 year Memorial: Nellie Baltazzi
                               General: all Library members who have passed 
COFFEE HOSTS:     St. Constantine & Helen Library Committee
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Third Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:9-20

When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them. After this He appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table and He upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw Him after He had risen. And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."

So then the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it. Amen.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 2nd Tone. Psalm 31.11,1.
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous.
Verse: Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Matthew 5:14-19

The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."


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Wisdom of the Fathers

The Lord says to His disciples, 'Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven' (Matt. 5:16). He does not say this to urge them to show off, but to urge them to organize their lives as is pleasing to God. Just as light effortlessly attracts people's gaze, so a way of life pleasing to God draws their minds along with their eyes. We do not praise the air which shares in the brilliance of the sunlight, but the sun which is the source of this brilliance and bestows it on us. Even if we do praise the air for its brightness, we praise the sun much more. So it is when someone makes the brilliance of the Sun of righteousness (Mal. 4:2) visible through his virtuous deeds. As soon as anyone looks at him, they are immediately led towards the glory of the Father in heaven of Christ, the Sun of righteousness.
St. Gregory Palamas
Homilies Vol. 1, Homily Ten para. 14; Saint Tikhon's Seminary Press pgs. 110-111, 14th century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, July 15th         - 9:30 a.m. - Festival Baking
                                - 5:30 p.m. - Junior Dancers
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, July 16th        - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
Weds, July 17th      - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                                - 5:30 p.m. - Junior Dancers
                                - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Practice
Thurs, July 18th      - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion
Sat, July 20th          -  9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (Prophet Elias)
                                 
- 5:00 p.m. - Vespers (& Confessions)

Sun, July 21st          - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy


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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 July 14th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on July 14th:


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.


ST HERMAN HOUSE AUCTION

Please help support the 11th Annual St. Herman House Golf Classic by participating in our on-line auction. There are some amazing Golf, Entertainment, Beverage, Spa packages and much more! The auction begins on Sunday, July 7 at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Monday, July 15 at 9:00 p.m. Go to https://www.32auctions.com/SaintHermans2024 and place your bids today. 

https://www.32auctions.com/SaintHermans2024

Go and place your bids today. Note: you will need to log in or create an account in order to place your bid.

 

You can scan this QR code as well.

 


ST MARKELLA

The Chios Society - Cleveland Ch. 7 - is celebrating the Feast of Agia Markella, patron Saint of Chios, on Sunday July 21, 2024 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, in Cleveland Heights.  Chians and their friends are invited to celebrate  the feast with the chapter's Officers and Board of Directors.  A memorial service will take place for all deceased members along with Artoplasia.  The chapter will host the coffee hour after Liturgy.


PHILOPTOCHOS

 Philoptochos will be collecting school supplies for Fairfax and Oxford Elementary Schools starting in July. Please help us give the students the following items they need to start their school year off right.

Backpacks, pencil pouches, pencils, crayons, markers, erasers, glue sticks, highlighters, notebooks, folders and scissors. Belts for elementary age boys are also needed. Donations can be placed in the brown donation box. A big thank you from the teachers and students!


SUNSHINE GROUP

Sunshine Group--We are skipping the month of July due to the festival.  Our next luncheon is August 22.  We will be going to Papous in Aurora.  I will be coordinating buses for those interested.  We will be joined for lunch with St. Paul's Seniors!  Everyone is welcome.  Cost is $20/pp.  John Langos (owner) is preparing a special lunch for all of us.  More details to come.  Please call, text or email Maria Cashy at 216-390-2294 or [email protected] if you can attend.   All Sunshiners are invited to attend!


FRIENDS OF HARRY CASHY – ST HERMAN HOUSE GOLF SPONSORSHIP

Our friend Harry Cashy cared very much about  St. Herman House – FOCUS Cleveland  and its mission.  Harry put in motion a golf outing in 2014 that became a substantial fundraiser for St. Herman’s.  Last year, the golf outing/auction netted just under $75,000 for St. Herman’s, more than 10% of its operating budget.  In 2017, a year after Harry’s passing, a few Sts. Constantine parishioners that were friends of Harry organized a sponsorship of the golf outing by the “Friends of Harry Cashy” to support St. Herman’s in memory of Harry.  The Friends of Harry have raised over $45,000 in the last six years for St. Herman’s in Harry’s memory.  The 2024 St. Herman’s Golf Classic will be Monday, July 15,  at the Elyria Country Cluband we are again putting together a sponsorship in memory of Harry. If you are interested in donating as part of the Friends of Harry, please contact Gus Kallergis ([email protected] or 216.410.6306).

DONATE ONLINE: If donating online as part of the Friends of Harry, you can donate by
(1) clicking https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E334599&id=282,
(2) scrolling to and checking the “Making a Contribution” box,
(3) selecting the amount and checking the “St. Herman Golf Donor - Friend of Harry Cashy”, and
(4) clicking the next button and finishing the submission.
(Please make sure you tell Gus you have donated, so he can track with St. Herman.)

If you can’t make it to our in-person event, you can still bid on the amazing prizes at our Virtual Auction. A link to the auction items is posted at https://sainthermans.org/golf/.


2024 GREEK FESTIVAL

This year's Greek Festival will be July 25-28.

Food Line, Pastry Line, Agora, Mezedakia, Gyros and so much more - we need volunteers to staff it all. Please follow the link on our website or visit Sign-Up Genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5AD23A4F58-50015366-greek#/ to select specific shifts and times.


WEEKEND RETREAT WITH FATHER JOSIAH TRENHAM, PH.D.

"Godly Marriage and Virginity: Paths to Holiness" will be offered on September 20 – 22, 2024 at St. Matthew the Evangelist Orthodox Church, 10383 Albion Road No. Royalton, OH 44133

Father Josiah has published numerous articles and books and is also the founder of Patristic Nectar Publication, a non-profit ministry. His weekly homilies are entitled "The Arena Podcasts" and are available on Patristic Nectar Publications, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcast. You can find links to his homilies at https://www.saintandrew.net/arenapodcast. His video reflections are available on YouTube under Patristic Nectar Films. His books will be available at the retreat at a wholesale discount.

Registration deadline: September 8, 2024 - Register early, as seating is limited. For more information, contact: Cindy George at [email protected]Steve Morgan at [email protected], or Leigh Frank at [email protected]There will be a free-will offering to help cover expenses.


ST THEODOSIUS CATHEDRAL

The historic church of St. Theodosius suffered catastrophic damage in its recent fire, and is soliciting donations to help pay for the restoration. Donations can be made using the Tithely app. that our parish uses. Simply open the app and use the "Find a church..." feature at the top of the screen. The link below may also be used. 

 

ST. MAKRINA ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Please join St. Makrina Bible Study in our study of the book- Bread and Water, Wine and Oil by Father Meletios Webber. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30-11am over Zoom. You do not have to attend every session and can contribute to the discussions as much or as little as you wish. The book can be purchased through Amazon.  Please contact Toni Madden at [email protected] for the Zoom link. We encourage you to join us!


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) GOYA is joining FOCUS for its annual backpack drive. You can participate by volunteering to fill a backpack for a student in need right here in Cleveland. The packing list includes items like pencils, folders, and index cards. The deadline to have everything collected is Sunday, August 4th. Please see Ted to get involved. 

2) OCF will have a summer reunion event on Thursday, July 18th @ 6:00 p.m. at Aladdin's Eatery (6901 Rockside Rd, Independence, 44131). This is for local JCU/CWRU students as well as St. Cons students home for the summer. To participate, RSVP to Ted by Monday, July 15th.

3)  Altar Boys & families are invited to join Fr. Stephen, Fr. Tom, and Ted to attend a Lake County Captains Game on Wednesday, July 31st @ 7:00 p.m. Come cheer on the Captains as they take on the Beloit Sky Carp! RSVP by Sunday, July 7th, and see Ted with any questions.

4) GOYA is invited to the 2024 Regional "Camp Reunion" Paraklesis service on Friday, August 2nd at 6:00 p.m. @ St. Nicholas, Lorain. Come see your friends from camp! The service will be chanted in the same familiar style from Camp Nazareth so everyone can sing along. To participate, just let Ted know you're coming by Sunday, July 28th. If you need transportation, he will find you a ride.

5) Metropolitan Savas & Fr. Joe DiStefano request GOYA & young adult volunteers to help staff the GOMoPalooza Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, August 17th at St. Demetrios Community Center (3223 Atlantic St NE, Warren, 44483). The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Joe at: [email protected].


2024 COFFEE HOSTS

Interested in hosting coffee hour? Our open dates begin right after the festival. We now have a SignUp Genius page that shows available dates and allows you to directly choose your day. Visit it here to help fill the calendar: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5AD23A4F58-48824692-sunday#/


OPA DANCE

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


STEREA HELLAS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland, Inc. awards one $1,000 scholarship for college students that are majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) and multiple $500.00 scholarships to high school and college students who are of Greek ancestry in Northeast Ohio. We have added additional scholarships to those students with Sterea Hellas ancestry. The scholarship applies to eligible students who meet the requirements as listed on the application. The requirements and deadlines may vary for each program.  However, all applicants must be of Greek ancestry and a permanent resident of one of the following counties in Ohio: Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, or Summit Counties. Deadline for applying is July 15, 2024.   See details on website:  Scholarships – Nafpaktian Cultural Foundation Inc.


GRIEF GROUP ZOOM BOOK DISCUSSION

We plan to read and discuss “Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart”, by Alan Wolfelt, PhD. We began Zooming once weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:30-8:30 pm  to read, review and discuss for 10 weeks as of May 30. If interested, contact Cynthia Terezis at [email protected] to be added to the Zoom email invite.

Since Wolfelt’s book is not an Orthodox Christian source, in order to keep us grounded in the Orthodox perspective on death and resurrection, we will also read chapters from several Orthodox books, written by such authors as: Met. Kallistos Ware, Jean-Claude Larchet, PhD., and Daniel Hinshaw, M.D. Please purchase Wolfelt’s book. Chapters from the Orthodox books will be provided. 


MEMORY ETERNAL PROJECT

The Memory Eternal Bereavement Discussion Group would like to invite everyone to meet and brainstorm ideas about developing a bereavement group. We would like to determine the needs of our community, what functions such a group might provide, and how these needs might be met. We invite you to share your ideas!

If interested, please contact Sade at the Church office with your name and email. If there is enough interest and participation, a summary of our brainstorming meetings can be brought to Fr Stephen and the Church Board for further discussion.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 2nd Tone

When you descended into death, O life immortal, you destroyed Hades with the splendor of your divinity, and when you raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers shouted: O giver of life, Christ our God, glory to you.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Fathers in the Plagal 4th Tone

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone

A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.
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