Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-08-25
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

NINTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
MATINS:                  8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                 I Corinthians 3:9-17 
GOSPEL:                 Matthew 14:22-34
GREEK TEXT:          p. 110  (black book)
PROSFORA:            Aimee Regas
PANGARI:              Team B: Jason Berry, Eftihia Nunes, George Stamatis
MEMORIALS:          9 Day Memorial: Alexandria Georgitsos
                               40 Day Memorial: Elaine Simon
COFFEE HOSTS:     Jimmy Watson is hosting the coffee hour in memory of his mother Elaine Simon, for her 40 Day Memorial. He is also donating two corkboards for use in Sunday school or Greek school classrooms.
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Ninth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:19-31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe." Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and My God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, you may have life in His name.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 4th Tone. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17.

Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.

Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:22-34

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear."

And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The principle and source of the virtues is a good disposition of the will, that is to say, an aspiration for goodness and beauty. God is the source and ground of all supernal goodness. Thus the principle of goodness and beauty is faith or, rather, it is Christ, the rock of faith, who is principle and foundation of all virtues. On this rock we stand and on this foundation we build every good thing (cf. I Cor. 3:11).
St. Gregory of Sinai
On Commandments and Doctrines no. 83, Philokalia Vol. 3 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 228, 14th century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Aug 26th        - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Aug 27th       - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (St. Fanourios)
                                  - 6:00 p.m. - Iconography Class
                                - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
Weds, Aug 28th       - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
Thurs, Aug 29th      - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (St John the Baptist)
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion
Fri, Aug 30th           - Office Closed
Sat, Aug 31st           - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers  (& Confessions)
Sun, Sept 1st           - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                  - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                - 10:45 a.m. - 1 year Memorial: Charles Hliatzos
                               - 11:45 a.m. - SCH Library / Memory Eternal
Mon,  Sept 2nd        -  Labor Day (Office Closed)


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 25th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Aug 25th:


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.


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.


METALLINOS GUITAR WORKSHOP

The next session of MGW will continue our study of American folk songs and our first formal look at the 'blues'. Please join us at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 3 at the church and help us close out our first year of Metallinos Guitar Workshop sessions. Please contact Dean Peters if you have any questions at [email protected] or (216) 570-4537. 


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. 


ORTHODOX EDUCATION NEWS

Orthodox Education:  We will be starting classes on Sunday, September 8th for grades Pre-K (3-4 yo) through 12th grade.  ALL grades will have class on this date.  There is a $20/family registration fee.  For any questions, please contact Maria Misthos at [email protected]. Please register your students at https://form.jotform.com/242295881536163


GRIEF ZOOM BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

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!


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.  


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 win the Golden Spoon award. There will be a cash bar. If you cannot attend, please consider underwriting /sponsoring the event. Wooden Spoon sponsors $100-$249, Silver Spoon sponsors $250-$499, Platinum Spoon sponsor $500 and above. All proceeds will go towards Philoptochos charities. 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 Helen Demore 216 324-9293 or Anne Mitchell 440 465-6014


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) Online registration for 2024-2025 youth ministry programs (HOPE/JOY, GOYA, Young Adults) will be going live this week. Families interested in participating are encouraged to sign up to receive communications for the next ministry/school year. Contact Ted for the links or with any questions. Kindly register by Sunday, September 8th. 

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 Plagal 4th Tone

You descended from on high, O merciful Lord, and accepted the three-day burial in order to free us from our passions. Glory to you, O Lord, our life and our resurrection.

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


Apolytikion for Apostle Bartholomew in the 3rd Tone

O Holy Apostles, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offenses.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Seasonal Kontakion in the 4th Tone

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."

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


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