Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-08-11
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.

Past Bulletins


Today

TODAY

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
MATINS:                  8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                 Romans 15:1-7 
GOSPEL:                 Matthew 9:27-35
PROSFORA:            Katina Nicolakakis
PANGARI:               Team D:  George E Loucas, Maria Misthos, Angelo Savakis/William Raybuck
COFFEE HOUR:      will be held downstairs 
LIBRARY:                Meeting - 11:30 a.m. 
LECTURE:              "Orthodoxy 101" with Fr. Tom - 11:30 a.m. (conference room)
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that He must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 2nd Tone. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7.

Brethren, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And this He does to confirm their faith, and to show that they are participators in the good work ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Aug 12th         - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Aug 13th        - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
                                - 7:00 p.m. - Supplication Service
Weds, Aug 14th         - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                                - 7:00 p.m. - Great Vespers (at the Annunciation)
Thurs, Aug 15th       - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (Dormition)
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion
Sat, Aug 17th           - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers  (& Confessions)
Sun, Aug 18th          - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                 - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                - 10:45 a.m. - 1 yr Memorial: Vasilios Economou
                                - 10:45 a.m. - 2 yr Memorial: Marrion Demore
                                - 10:45 a.m. - 5 yr Memorial: Peter Bozas
                                - 4:00 p.m. - Sr. Dancers Reunion (offsite)


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 Aug 11th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Aug 11th:


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.


TRADITION

August 1-14 is a time of fasting.


LIBRARY NEWS

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


SCHOOL SUPPLY AND BELT COLLECTION

 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!


2024 DIRECTORY

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.


SUNSHINE GROUP

Sunshine Group:  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!


GRIEF GROUP ZOOM BOOK DISCUSSION

We are currently reading and discussing “Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart”, by Alan Wolfelt, PhD. We Zoom weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:30-8:30 pm and will be continuing into Sept. If interested, contact Cynthia Terezis at [email protected] to be added to the Zoom email invite. You don't need to be in from the start to join us!


ST. MAKRINA ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

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!


PILGRIMAGE

The monastery of the Nativity of the Theotokos in Saxonburg, Pa., is celebrating its feast day with services on Saturday, September 7. The services of the Hours begin at 9:00 AM; the Divine Liturgy follows. Those wishing to carpool with Fr Stephen should contact him directly- [email protected] or 216-932-3300 x6. 


COLLIS LECTURE

Please join us for a free lecture at the CWRU Tinkham Veale Center in Cleveland: "The Art of Antiquity: Objects and Their Biographies from the Athenian Agora" on Sunday, September 29 at 2 PM.  For free tickets (required) and lecture details see HPSNEO.org.  


SECOND QUARTER STATEMENTS

Statements for the second quarter of the year -  donations made through June 30, 2024 -  are going out soon. 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. 


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) 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].

2) The Sr. Hellenic Dancers are invited to Fr. Stephen's & Pres. Christina's home for a reunion celebration on Sunday, August 18th @ 4:00 p.m. Guests are requested to bring an item to share. Contact Pres. Christina or Ted to RSVP.

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.


2024 COFFEE HOSTS

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#/


MEN WHO COOK

Please join our Philoptochos for the Men Who Cook on Saturday Oct 5th 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 $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Sponsorships and tickets can be purchased on Sundays after church or online. Please contact Anne Mitchell with questions 440 465-6014


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Tone

The angelic powers appeared at your tomb, and those guarding it became as dead. Mary stood at your grave seeking your pure body. But you stripped the power of Hades, yet were not touched by corruption. You met the virgin and granted her life. O Lord, who

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


Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Transfiguration in the Grave Tone

You were transfigured upon the mountain, O Christ our God, showing to Your disciples Your glory as much as they could bear. Do also in us, sinners though we be, shine Your everlasting light, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Giver of light. Glory to You.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Fr. Seraphim Dedes


Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Tone

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.

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


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