SIXTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
MATINS:                 8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                 Romans 12:6-14 
GOSPEL:                 Matthew 9:1-8
PROSFORA:            Stellanie Butcher 
PANGARI:             Team C: Bill Chevako, Tom Parras, Marguarite Stephanopoulos 
COFFEE HOUR:      will be held downstairs 
PHILOPTOCHOS:   General Meeting - 11:30 a.m. (conference room)
LECTURE:               "Orthodoxy 101" with Fr. Tom - 11:30 a.m. (boardroom) 
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine

Mon, Aug 5th           - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Aug 6th          - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (Transfiguration)
                                - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
                                - 7:00 p.m. - Supplication Service
Weds, Aug 7th         - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                                - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Practice
Thurs, Aug 8th         - 7:00 p.m. - Supplication Service
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion
Sat, Aug 10th           - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers
Sun, Aug 11th          - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                 - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                - 11:00 a.m. - SCH Library meeting

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.

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 4th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/2024/08/04/ma/gr-en/se.m08.d04.ma.pdf

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Aug 4th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/h/s/2024/08/04/ma/gr-en/index.html

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.

August 1-14 is a time of fasting.

There will be a Library Committee meeting after Liturgy on Sunday August 11th in the library. New members are welcomed. 

There will be a Philoptochos meeting after Liturgy on Sunday, August  4th in the Conference Room (across from the office). We look forward to seeing you there!  

On the Nature of Things: An Introduction to Aristotle's Life and Thought, will be presented by Dr. Peter Gilbert at the Greek Cultural Gardens, 980-1046 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108 on Sunday, August 4 2024 st 2:00 p.m. This free event includes valet parking, provided by members of the Greek Garden Association of Cleveland.

As a special part of this year's Educational Series, the GGAC will recognize Mr. Ted Theodore for his dedication to Cleveland's Designated Landmarks, especially the Greek Cultural Garden.

RSVP now to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-nature-of-things-an-introduction-to-aristotles-life-and-thought-tickets-949424192317

Statements for the second quarter of the year -  donations made through June 30, 2024 -  are going out next week. If you usually receive a paper copy but would prefer to get yours by email, please contact the office at [email protected] and let us know. 

Which port of call did the Sloop John B visit? Do you remember why Tom Dooley had to hang his head and cry? Which state is almost heaven? If you're dying to know, please come to the next MGW session scheduled for Tuesday, August 6 at 7 pm, when we will continue our study of American folk music. Bring your guitar and learn how accessible folk songs can be. Or just come and listen. Please contact Dean Peters if you have any questions at [email protected] or (216) 570-4537. 

 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. Please place your donations in the brown donation box by Sunday, August 11.  A big thank you from the teachers and students!

As we update the cathedral’s printed phone directory, please email George Stamatis on the parish council with your contact information, including street address, phone numbers, and email addresses; also, please include your children’s names if you want them listed.

Deadline is Aug. 16.
Email George at [email protected]
Thank you.

Please join St. Makrina Bible Study as we will soon begin our study of the book- "Mary, as the Early Christians Knew Her" by Frederica Mathewes-Green. 

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 our church library or Amazon.  Please contact Toni Madden at [email protected] for the Zoom link. We encourage you to join us!

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 11th. Please see Ted to get involved. 

2) 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].

3)  Our Metropolis Youth Office is offering a new local summer event - Young Adult Sand Volleyball on Saturday, August 24th! The location will be Sandbox Volleyball Club (1 Eagle Ct. Broadview Hts., 44147). This event will be a fundraiser for the 2024 YAL Conference. For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/YASandVBall.

4) New altar boys are being accepted this fall. Boys must (1) be 10 years old or older, (2) willing to commit to regular attendance and (3) attend an orientation on Saturday, September 14th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Names should be given to Ted Cherpas [email protected] by Monday, September 9th.

5) Registration for our Metropolis Family Camp (Sept 20th- 22nd) at Camp Nazareth is now live! Dr. Peter Gagianas, Theanne Gagianas, and Presvytera Sarah Mandeville will be the keynote speakers. Space in this program is very limited, so please reserve your spots quickly at tinyurl.com/MPFC2024.  Contact Fr. Joe DiStefano at [email protected] with any questions.

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!

Interested in hosting coffee hour? We have open dates in September and beyond. 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#/

We cannot thank everyone enough for contributing to the festival this year. It was very close to another record breaking year!  This year’s 4-day Festival brought in approximately $375,000 in gross sales and through donations and ads another $30,000.