Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-10-27
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 LUKE    
MATINS:                  8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                 II Corinthians 9:6-11 
GOSPEL:                  Luke 8:41-56  
 GREEK TEXT:           p. 150 (black book) 
ACOLYTES:              Team A
PROSFORA:            Artemis Papouras
PANGARI:               Team C: Bill Chevako, Tom Parras, Marguarite Stephanopoulos 
ORTHODOX ED:      9:30 a.m. - Classroom Learning
MEMORIALS:          1 year Memorial: Zozo (Zambia) Marangos  and         
                                7 year Memorial: Mihail Marangos. Loving parents of Maria Marangos, Donna (Michael) Delis, and grandchildren Jake (Megan) Delis and Emily Delis         
                               1 Year Memorial: Eleftheria Papouras, wife of Thomas V., mother of Wm, Nicholas, and Diane Kariotakis
COFFEE HOSTS:       the Marangos & Delis families and the Papouras family            
LIBRARY GREETERS:  Vasiliki Nolidis, Mary Paliobeis
ORTHODOX FORUM:  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. 1st Tone. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is the palm ever given or the crown granted before the course is finished? ... Therefore no one can receive a reward, unless he has striven lawfully; nor is the victory a glorious one, unless the contest also has been toilsome.
St. Ambrose of Milan
Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Oct 28th         - 6:00 p.m. - Iconography Class
                                - 6:30 p.m. - Boys Basketball
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Oct 29th         - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: 3rd Grade
                                - 6:30 p.m. - Girls Basketball
                                - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
Weds, Oct 30th        - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                                - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: adult
Thurs, Oct 31st        - 6:00 p.m. - Greek School: K-2nd Grade
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion
Sat, Nov 2nd            - 12:00 p.m. - HPS author lecture event
                                - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers (& Confessions)
Sun, Nov 3rd            - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                  - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                  - 9:30 a.m. - OE: Family Worship / Godparent Sunday
                                  - 11:30 a.m. - Catechism w Fr. Tom
                                - 11:30 a.m. -  Interview Sunday
                                - 11:30 a.m. - Girls/Boys Basketball


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 27th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Oct 27th:


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

This Sunday we will have a joint presentation to the Orthodox Forum and the Catechism Class. Fr. Tom Drenen will be speaking about “Jesus Christ in Orthodox Faith”. We'll see you at the Forum!


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


ST HERMANS FUNDRAISER

St. Herman's annual fundraiser will present a panel discussion on the growing number of young adults who are homeless. Participants will include Karen McHenry of Bellfaire JCB, Fr. Jason Foster of Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Shreveport, LA and Detective Freddy Cuevas of the RTA police dept. That same night, our very own John Babich will be honored with a Diakonia Award! Please come out to support him.  This will take place on Monday, November 4, at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 5913 State Rd, Parma OH. Tickets are $30. More info: https://sainthermans.org/event/ for tickets and information.


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.


TAVERNA NIGHT!

OPA! Join us Saturday, November 16, 6:30-11pm for an evening of dancing on the Greek Isles. Music by Stigma / Greek Street food / Cash bar. Presale until 11/10: $25/adult, $15/kids 6-12, children under 12 are free. Adults $35 after 11/10. Tickets are available after church or online: https://form.jotform.com/242804761711151


HOLIDAY BAKING

Philoptochos baking will start soon. Please save the following days and come and help us: 

  • November 18 & 23
  • December 7, 14, & 21

We start at 9 a.m.


LIBRARY/BOOKSTORE NOW OPEN

Our Church Library is open after Liturgy! Come and See our new bookstore. Looking for a book or icon? Let us know and we can order it for you!


GODPARENT SUNDAY BRUNCH & PICTURES WITH ST. NICHOLAS

Save the date: December 1st is Godparent Sunday. There will be a brunch and an early visit from St Nicholas!  We will have a professional photographer available for complimentary family pictures (will make a great Christmas gift!!).  Invite your loved ones and look for ticket sales starting November 24th (don’t wait in a line on the day of the event!). 


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) 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.

2) GOYA is invited to a special session with guest speaker Fr. Stavros Akronitirinakis on Friday, November 8th. This event will be hosted by the Parras Family at their home. More information is to come, but save the date, and let Ted or Mrs. Parras know if you have any questions.

3)  St. Kyranna Cooking Class will have its next meeting on Saturday, November 23rd @ 6:00 p.m. Our host and theme are still TBD. Participants are encouraged to also attend Great Vespers beforehand @ 5:00 p.m. Kindly RSVP to Ted by Monday, November 18th.

4) The 2024 GOYA Fall Retreat @ Camp Nazareth will take place the weekend of Nov 22nd- Nov 24th. Fr. Dr. Martin Johnson Jr. will speak on "Wisdom! Becoming the Word of God." Online registration is now live at https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/en/retreats. Contact Fr. Stephen or Ted about parish scholarships of $150. Retreats can and do sell out, so act fast!

5) Greek Heritage Night with the Cleveland Cavaliers is back! This year's event will be Friday, December 20th @ 7:30 p.m. "The first 250 people to register will receive an exclusive two-sided Cavs/Greek Heritage winter beanie!" Sign up today at: https://www.rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com/group/detail/greek-heritage-night. The link is also available via QR code on the youth bulletin board.


ST. MAKRINA ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Saint Makrina Bible study will be starting a new book: "6 Hours, 7 Lessons -How Christ’s Lights Transcends Our Darkness" by Father Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh. You do not have to attend every session. We meet every Wednesday via zoom from 9:30-11:00am. Please contact Toni Madden for the zoom link. The book can be purchased on Amazon. Please join us!

“During His darkest moments, Jesus uttered seven statements on the Cross that offer us tremendous wisdom in our own dark seasons—when we feel alone, forgotten, and unable to surrender, forgive, or let go of our mistakes. Christ’s final words direct us toward the light of His love and protection while giving us the guidance we need to find hope and healing.”


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 most of November and all of December waiting for you! Help us fill up the last months of the year. Visit our online sign-up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5AD23A4F58-48824692-sunday#/


CAMP MT TABOR- DIOCESE SUMMER CAMP

Calling all Camp Alumni! The Camp Office is working to build our Camping Program History. If you were part of our Camping Ministry in the 1960s, we are looking for more information about the beginning of our camp program, so please reach out to [email protected]. Please send us photos from your time at camp to help build our alumni photo archives and our history. Email them to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 1st Tone

Although the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers guarded Your most pure body, You arose on the third day, O Savior, giving life to the world. For this reason, the heavenly powers cried out to you, O Giver of Life: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, only Lover of Mankind!

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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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