Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-08-18
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

EIGHTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
MATINS:                  8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                 I Corinthians 1:10-17 
GOSPEL:                 Matthew 14:14-22
GREEK TEXT:           p. 108  (black book)
PROSFORA:            Jennifer Moissis
PANGARI:               Team A: Steve Demetriou III, Costa Sarris, Jack Ramsey
MEMORIALS:           1 year Memorial: Vasilios Economou, husband of Andromahi (deceased), father of Alexandra Latsa and Nicholas (Suzana), grandfather of Marie, Nicole, Lexi, & Billy
                                2 year Memorial: Marrion Demore
                                5 year Memorial: Peter Bozas
                                9 year Memorial: Caryn Cherpas
COFFEE HOSTS:      2 year Memorial for Marrion Demore, 5 year Memorial for Peter Bozas, hosted by Helen Demore friends and family; coffee hour also hosted by the Economou and Cherpas families
SENIOR DANCERS:  4:00 p.m. - Reunion (offsite)
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eighth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:11-18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb, and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus has lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, "Rabboni," which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, "Do not touch Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and she told them that He had said these things to her.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Tone. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17.

Brethren, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:14-22

At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For being twelve, they had five loaves only and two fishes; so secondary to them were the things of the body: so did they cling to the things spiritual only. And not even that little did they hold fast, but gave up even it when asked.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 49 on Matthew 14, 4th Century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Aug 19th         - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Aug 20th        - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
Weds, Aug 21st       - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
Thurs, Aug 22nd      - 1:00 p.m. - Sunshine lunch
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion
Sat, Aug 24th           - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers  (& Confessions)
Sun, Aug 25th          - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                  - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                - 10:45 a.m. - 40 Day Memorial: Elaine Simon


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 18th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Aug 18th:


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.


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!


LIBRARY / MEMORY ETERNAL

The Library Committee and the Memory Eternal book group will be hosting a three-week series of presentations entitled "Community Grief: Preparation, Engagement, Reflection,” facilitated by Argerie Vasilakes and Priscilla Callos. Come to as many sessions as you wish. The group will meet in the conference room after church on September 1, 8 and 15, from 11:45 am-12:45 pm. All are welcome.


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.  


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!


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


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) 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.

2) 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.

 

3) St. Kyranna Cooking Class will have its next meeting on Saturday, September  21st @ 6:00 p.m. Eleni Demore will be our guest hostess. Our theme will be Greek "Peloponnese Pasta." Participants are encouraged to also attend Great Vespers @ 5:00 p.m. Kindly RSVP to Ted by Monday, September 16th.  

4) 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.

5) The Metropolis of Pittsburgh is hosting a Young Adult Conference in Pittsburgh, PA the weekend of October 18th - 20th. Registration is now live at: https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/ya/2024-yal-conference. Those interested should register quickly; this event can and does sell out. With any questions, contact: [email protected].


FALL RETREAT

The Saints Constantine and Helen Cathedral St. Makrina Bible Study present a Fall Retreat, Saturday November 9, 2024 from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a Liturgy of St. Nektarios on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and retreat to follow.

Father Stavros Akrotirianakis will speak on "Finding Gratitude". Tickets, including breakfast & lunch, are $10 ($15 after Sunday Nov 3rd). Make checks payable to Sts Constantine and Helen and put 'retreat' in the memo. For more information, contact Anna Warren at 216 287-6890


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#/


LOST AND FOUND

Are you missing some sunglasses? Shoes? A water bottle? Reading glasses? Your kid’s tie?  Please check out the Lost and Found box in the hallway and *take anything that's yours* after church on Sunday! Unclaimed items will be donated or disposed of in the near future.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Tone

By your cross you destroyed death, and opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the sorrow of the Myrrh-bearers, and commanded the apostles to proclaim that you have risen from the dead, Christ our God, granting to the world great mercy.

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


Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Dormition in the 1st Tone

In giving birth you retained your virginity, and in dormition you did not forsake the world, O Theotokos. You were translated unto life, being the Mother of Life. And thus by virtue of your intercessions you deliver our souls from death.

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


Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone

Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life.

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


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