Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-10-13
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.

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Today

TODAY

SUNDAY OF THE 7th ECUMENICAL COUNCIL   
MATINS:                  8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                 Titus 3:8-15 
GOSPEL:                  Luke 8:5-15  
 GREEK TEXT:           p. 142 (black book) 
ACOLYTES:              Team A
PROSFORA:            Julie & Mike Chaka
PANGARI:               Team A: Steve Demetriou III, Costa Sarris, Jack Ramsey
ORTHODOX ED:      9:30 a.m. - Classroom Learning: Clergy: Grades PK-1, 2-3
LIBRARY GREETERS:  Renee Sadler, Argerie Vasilakes
ORTHODOX FORUM:  11:30 a.m. - Conference Room       
MEMORIALS:          1 Year Memorial: Joanne Rach, mother of Maria Kallergis and John Rach; sister of Toni Madden and Diane Rice
                              3 Year Memorial: Angelo G. Sarris, father of Dean (Lyndsey) and Renee Crown (Kevin), Papou of Jillian, Alex and Sam.
                              Mary Liadis (10 Years) and Peter Liadis (20 Years): parents of Toni Madden (Tom) and Diane Rice (Paul); grandparents of Maria Kallergis (Gus), Stephen Madden (Beth), Allison DeLuca (Jeff), Julie Suggs (David), and John Rach
COFFEE HOSTS:      the Angelo G. Sarris family and the Madden, Rice, and Kallergis families          
CLASSES:                Catechism w Fr. Tom - 11:30 a.m.          
BASKETBALL:         11:30 a.m. -  Girls/Boys                  
GOYA:                     11:30 a.m. -  Meeting                
JR. DANCERS:         11:30 a.m. -  monthly practice
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Fifth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:12-35

At that time, [Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened. That very day] two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. And He said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" and they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered Him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And He said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. But we had hoped that He was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find His body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see." And He said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was not it necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into this glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, He interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself. So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained Him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So He went in to stay with them. When He was at table with them, He took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road and how He was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Tone. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

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 7th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Luke 8:5-15

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Since there are certain people who find great fault with us for adoring and honoring both the image of the Savior and that of our Lady, as well as those of the rest of the saints and servants of Christ, let them hear how from the beginning God made man to His own image. For what reason, then, do we adore one another, except because we have been made to the image of God? As the inspired Basil, who is deeply learned in theology, says: "the honor paid to the image conveys to the original.," and the original is the thing imaged from which the copy is made.
St. John of Damascus
The Orthodox Faith, 4.16. Catholic University of America Press in Washington D.C. Translated by Frederic H. Chase, Jr. volume 37, page 370., 8th Century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Oct 14th          - 6:00 p.m. - Iconography Class
                                - 6:30 p.m. - Boys Basketball
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Oct 15th         - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: 3rd Grade
                                - 6:30 p.m. - Girls Basketball
                                - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
Weds, Oct 16th        - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                                - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: adult
Thurs, Oct 17th       - 6:00 p.m. - Greek School: K-2nd Grade
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion
Fri, Oct 18th            - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (St. Luke)
Sat, Oct 19th           - 12:00 p.m. - GOYA Visit to St. Mary Food Bank
                                - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers (& Confessions)
Sun, Oct 20th           - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                - 9:30 a.m. - OE: Classroom Learning
                                - 10:45 a.m. - 5 Year Memorial: Irini Paliobeis, Mother of John (Mary)
                                - 11:30 a.m. - Girls/Boys Basketball
                                - 11:30 a.m. - Parenting Book Club
                                 - 11:30 a.m. - Catechism w Fr. Tom


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 Oct 13th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Oct 13th:


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.


ORTHODOX FORUM

We welcome today Fr Makarios, of the monastery of St Katherine in Mt Sinai. He will present a slideshow on the monastery. All are welcome to the conference room at 11:30 AM. 


JUNIOR HELLENIC DANCERS

The Junior Hellenic Dancer Group are starting once a month group practices tentatively in the Fellowship Room. Our first practice will take place on October 13th and  will last approximately one hour 11:30-12:30 tentatively in the Fellowship Room.  New dancers are welcome and encouraged to come and join us.  New dancers will need to be turning 7 during the year of the festival.  Please feel free to text Elena Willis at 216-225-7469 or Chantel Covino at 216-618-8436 with any questions and one of us will get back to you.


GREEK SCHOOL

Adult Greek School will start Weds. 16 October from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. To register as an adult, visit https://form.jotform.com/242765290270154 , or contact Evangelia Romoudi at (914) 261-4894 or [email protected] with any questions.


IOCC WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER

The annual wine tasting event to support IOCC will take place on Monday, October 21, 6:00 PM, at Woodside Event Center at St Michael's, 5025 Mill Rd, Broadview Heights. Tickets at $70, including a 4-course dinner and the tasting, can be purchased from Fr Stephen.


HPS AUTHOR EVENT

Emmy Award winning producer and author Yvette Manessis Corporon is coming to Cleveland.  She will discuss her newest release "daughter of ruins" on November 2 at 11 AM at Sts Constantine and Helen Cathedral.  Please join the HPS Board at this marvelous event you will not want to miss.  A lunch buffet and a book is included in the ticket price of $50.  Please see anyone from the Library Committee, Renee Sadler, or Maria Cashy for details.  You can also find information and purchase tickets at the Hellenic Preservation Society website: hpsneo.org


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


CHIOS SOCIETY DANCE

The Chios Society - Cleveland Ch. #7 will hold its Annual Dinner Dance at Annunciation (Tremont) Ballroom on Saturday November 9, 2024. At the same time, scholarships will be awarded to high school graduates of Chian decent.  Deadline for the scholarship forms (found at chioscleveland.com) is October 31.  RSVP deadline for Dinner Dance tickets is October 26.  Contact Athanasios Sarantopoulos (216-310-4707) or Dimitris Kalafatis (216-990-1992) for tickets.  For more information on the scholarship program, contact Marko Fikaris (266-848-2200).


SUNSHINE GROUP

The next Sunshine Lunch will be Thursday, November 14 at Petie's Family Restaurant at 1 PM.  Petie's is located at 30150 Lakeshore Boulevard in Willowick.  Please email or call Maria Cashy if you can attend at [email protected] or 216-390-2294.  All are welcome to join us!   Our final lunch of the year will be our annual Christmas party at the church hall on December 12.  Details will follow.


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) GOYA will visit St. Mary of Egypt Food Bank on Saturday, October 19th from 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. This will be our fall service project. Send RSVPs and any questions to Ted.

2) Parenting Book Club will have its first meeting on Sunday, October 20th in the downstairs Alcove following OE classes. We will be reading, "Parenting Towards the Kingdom" by Dr. Philip Mamalakis, available at Ancient Faith Ministries or Amazon. Our discussion will be on the first two chapters (35 pages). Please contact Stellanie Butcher at [email protected] or Ted with any questions or to get involved.

3)  Camp Nazareth will host a Young Adult Retreat the weekend of October 25th - 27th. Alex Balouris will speak on, "Caring for God's Creation: The Self." Registration is now live at: https://tinyURL.com/YAFALL2024. With any questions, contact: [email protected].

4) Our annual parish "Fall Fest" will occur on Sunday, October 27th for all HOPE, JOY, and GOYA families from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.. It will be a wonderful event with friends, games, candy, costumes, musical chairs, and more! We look forward to seeing you then. Contact Ted with any questions.

5) On Sunday, November 3rd, GOYAns are invited to participate in a new event: "Interview Sunday." Volunteers will be matched up with parishioners to conduct an interview about their life's journey. Interviews will take place after the Divine Liturgy in the OE classrooms. This is an exciting opportunity to learn someone's story and make a new friend in our community. Contact Ted with any questions or to get involved.


ORTHODOX EDUCATION NEWS

Orthodox Education:  We resumed classes as of Sunday, September 8th for grades Pre-K (3-4 yo) through 12th grade. 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


ST. MAKRINA ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Please join St. Makrina Bible Study! We are reading 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 Amazon.  Please contact Toni Madden at [email protected] for the Zoom link. We would love for you to join us!


GRIEF ZOOM BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Zoom Group Discussion: An Orthodox Perspective on Death. We will read and discuss chapters written by Orthodox authors: Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, Jean-Claude Larchet and Archimandrite Maximos Constas. We Zoom weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:30-8:30pm October 24 through Dec 19. If interested, contact Cynthia Terezis at [email protected] to be added to the Zoom email invite and to receive the chapter readings. Feel free to join us when you are available, as weekly attendance is not mandatory!


2024 COFFEE HOSTS

Interested in hosting coffee hour? We have only one open date left in October. Now accepting requests for the last months of the year! We also 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#/


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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 Sun. of the 7th Ecumenical Council 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.

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


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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