Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-12-08
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

TENTH SUNDAY OF LUKE    
MATINS:                      8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                    9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                     Ephesians 2:14-22 
GOSPEL:                      Luke 13:10-17  
 GREEK TEXT:               p. 158 (black book) 
ACOLYTES:                  Team A
PROSFORA:                Maria Misthos 
PANGARI:                  Team A: Steve Demetriou III, Costa Sarris, Jack Ramsey
ORTHODOX ED:          9:30 a.m. -  Classroom Learning: Clergy: PK-1, 2-3
MEMORIAL:               6 Year Memorial for Mary and Christopher Sikalis, beloved parents of Rita Sikalis Pressman (Ed), Penny Sikalis Spring (Dennis), loving Yiayia & Papou to Alexa, beloved aunt & uncle to Fotios Zantaltzis.
COFFEE HOUR:           Rita S Pressman and friends
LIBRARY GREETERS:  Kathy Bartzis & Argerie Vasilakes 
CLASSES:                    11:30 a.m. - Catechism w Fr. Tom
                                    11:30 a.m. -  Youth Safety Session  
GOYA:                         11:30 a.m. -  CoEd Basketball 
OFFSITE:                     4:00 p.m. -  PanOrthodox Nativity Concert (St. Demetrios)
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back - it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, He is not here; see the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter that He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see Him, as He told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

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 Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22.

Brethren, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

Gospel Reading

10th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 13:10-17

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your infirmity." And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the sabbath day." Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?" As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

So great an evil is envy. For not against strangers only, but even against our own, is it ever warring.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 40 on Matthew 12, 4th Century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Dec 9th               - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (St. Anna)
                                    - 6:30 p.m. - Boys Basketball
                                     - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Dec 10th               - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: 3rd Grade
                                     - 6:30 p.m. - Girls Basketball
                                     - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
Weds, Dec 11th           - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                                     - 6:00 p.m. - Greek School: adult
                                     - 7:00 p.m. - OCF Meeting (John Carroll)
Thurs, Dec 12th            - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (St. Spyridon)
                                    -  5:00 p.m. - Greek School: K-2nd Grade
                                    -  7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion 
Fri, Dec 13th                  -  6:00 p.m. - GOYA Christmas Card Party
Sat, Dec 14th                 -  9:00 a.m. - Holiday Baking
                                     - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers (& Confessions)
                                     - 6:00 p.m. - Chios Christmas party
Sun, Dec 15th               - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                     - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                     - 9:30 a.m. - Orthodox Education: Classroom Learning - Clergy: Grades 4-6, 7-8
                                     - 11:30 a.m. -  Catechism w Fr. Tom
                                     - 11:30 a.m. -  Girls/Boys Basketball
                                     - 11:30 a.m. -  Zelma George giftwrapping


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 Dec 8th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Dec 8th:


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

Today we will have another joint session with the Catechism class. Please join us at 11:30 am in the conference room, when Fr. Tom will be talking about “Salvation”. See you at the Forum.


HOLIDAY BAKING

Philoptochos holiday baking has started. Please save the following days and come and help us: 

  • December 14
  • December 21

We start at 9 a.m.


METALLINOS GUITAR WORKSHOP

Christmas is the most musical of holidays, and what better way to celebrate than to join the MGW not-so-ready for prime time musicians of our group? Our next session will be on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 pm, where you can learn the intro guitar licks to Jingle Bell Rock, among other things. Bring an instrument, or just come and listen. All are welcome. 


SUNSHINE GROUP

Sunshine Group Christmas Party:  Please join us for lunch at church on Thursday, December 12 at 12:30.  We will enjoy lunch, punch, wine and Christmas carols by the Metallinos Guitar Workshop.  If you want to participate in a gift exchange, please bring a $15 wrapped gift.  Please let Maria Cashy know if you can make it at 216-390-2294 or email at [email protected].  All are welcome to join us.  We'll have a wonderful time, with wonderful parea!


WANTED: SOCIAL WORKER

St Herman House is looking for a new case manager - who should be a licensed social worker.  This position is key to the success of its residents and they would love to have someone in place by the end of the year.  For more information: https://www.orthodoxjobs.com/postings/2024/case-manager-focus-cleveland


PAN ORTHODOX NATIVITY CONCERT

The Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy present the 2024 Pan Orthodox Nativity Concert. This will take place at St. Demetrios in Rocky River on Sunday, December 8 at 4pm. Reception to Follow. Contact the Church Office for more information: 440 331-2246


ZELMA GEORGE GIFT WRAPPING AND PARTY

This year Philoptochos will provide Christmas gifts for over 100 children living in the Zelma George Family Center. We are still accepting monetary donations which can be sent to the church with checks made out to Philoptochos ("toy collection" on the envelope and in the memo line).  Gift wrapping will be next Sunday, December 15th and the party at Zelma George will be Friday, December 20th.  For more information, please contact Maria Giannirakis or Anna Warren about the toys and Kathy Sarris about the party.


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!


JUNIOR HELLENIC DANCERS

The Junior Hellenic Dancers next practice will be Sunday, December 22nd starting at 11:45 a.m. (after coffee hour).  New dancers are welcome and encouraged to join.  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.


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) GOYA will have a "Christmas Card" party on Friday, December 13th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. We will be preparing the GOYA community Christmas cards. If we finish early, we'll also assemble gingerbread houses. Pizza and pop will be provided; participants are asked to bring a side dish or dessert (no meat, please). RSVP to Ted by Monday, December 9th.

2) GOYA will join Philoptochos for our parish's annual visit to Zelma George Family Shelter. Gift wrapping will take place here at Church on Sunday, December 15th. For our visit, we will meet here at Church on Friday, December 20th @ 6:00 p.m. to pick up the gifts, and then the actual event at Zelma George will begin at 7:00 p.m. This will be GOYA's winter service project. See Ted or a member of Philoptochos for more information.

3)  St. Kyranna Cooking Class will have its next meeting on Saturday, January 11th @ 6:00 p.m. Our host will be Gabrielle Labrozzi, and our theme will be "Gnocchi" Participants are encouraged to also attend Great Vespers beforehand @ 5:00 p.m. Kindly RSVP to Ted by Monday, January 6th.

4) Online registration for GOYA basketball 2025 is now live! All GOYAns, chaperones, and coaches must register with the Metropolis to participate in the 2025 tournament weekends. (Note: spectators do *not* need to register). The "early bird" deadline is Wednesday, January 1st. Go to https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/basketball to sign up, and see Ted with any questions.

5)  2025 Summer Camp @ Camp Nazareth staff applications will go live on January 1st!  This is a wonderful way to "give back" and support our camp program. The Metropolis receives lots of applications, so candidates are encouraged to apply early. For more information, visit: y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/campstaff.


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 still have two dates in December and all of January waiting for you! Help us keep our fellowship going. Visit our online sign-up:  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


Seasonal Kontakion in the 3rd Tone

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.

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


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