Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-01-26
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

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF LUKE - STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
MATINS:                      8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                    9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                     1 Timothy 4:9-15
GOSPEL:                      Luke 19:1-10  
GREEK TEXT:               p. 168  (black book) 
ACOLYTES:                  Team A
PROSFORA:                Keith Cramer
PANGARI:                  Team D:  Bill Chevako, Maria Misthos, Angelo Savakis, William Raybuck 
ORTHODOX ED:          9:30 a.m. -  Classroom Learning 
LIBRARY GREETERS:  Cynthia Terezis & Koula Tsevdos 
COFFEE HOSTS:        Parish Council
CLASSES:                   Catechism w Fr. Tom - 11:30 a.m.
PHILOPTOCHOS:       General Meeting, conference room - 11:30 a.m.
GOYA:                        Girls/Boys Basketball  - 11:30 a.m.

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 2nd Tone. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to Timothy 4:9-15.

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.

Gospel Reading

15th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 19:1-10

At that time, Jesus was passing through Jericho. And there was a man named Zacchaios; he was a chief collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaios, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaios stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Each of us, my brethren, is a house in which sin dwells while Christ is afar off, and to which salvation comes as Christ draws near. Whether Christ is able or not to draw near to my house and yours depends on us.
Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic
Prolog, 4 February

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Jan 27th         - 6:30 p.m. - Boys Basketball
                                 - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Jan 28th         - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: 3rd Grade
                                 - 6:30 p.m. - Girls Basketball
                                 - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
Weds, Jan 29th      - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                                 - 6:00 p.m. - Greek School: adult
Thurs, Jan 30th      - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: K-2nd Grade
                                 - 7:00 p.m. - OCF Meeting (John Carroll)
                                 - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion 
Sat, Feb 1st            - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers (& Confessions)
Sun, Feb 2nd          - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                 - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                 - 9:30 a.m. - Orthodox Education: Family Worship Sunday
                                 - 11:30 a.m. - Vasilopita cutting - Chios Society
                                 - 11:30 a.m. - Catechism w Fr. Tom
                                 - 11:30 a.m. - Philoptochos general meeting
                                 - 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 Jan 26th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Jan 26th:


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.


PHILOPTOCHOS GENERAL MEETING

The Philoptochos General Meeting will take place TODAY, January 26th in the conference room after Liturgy. Join us then to get the scoop on upcoming events and our plans for the New Year.


PRAYERS FOR LIFE

ZOE for Life! is once again offering an Akathist to our Sweet Lord Jesus with special prayers for the Unborn.  This will be held at St Matthew Orthodox Church in North Royalton on January 26 at 6:00pm.  Fr. Andrew Harmon will be the speaker at the coffee hour immediately following the service. 


METALLINOS GUITAR WORKSHOP

Metallinos Guitar Workshop Meets The Beatles!

The January MGW session was cancelled for January due to poor weather, but we'll be picking up again on Tuesday, February 4, at 7pm. For our February and March sessions, we will be studying the music of the Beatles. Each musician should pick a favorite Beatles tune and share all or parts of it with the group. You can come and play or just come to listen. All are welcome!


SUNSHINE GROUP

Sunshine Lunch:  The next Sunshine Lunch will be Thursday, February 13 at The Chagrin River Diner at 4099 Erie Street in downtown Willoughby.  Please let Maria Cashy know if you can attend no later than Sunday, February 9.  Call or email at 216-390-2294 or [email protected].  Our next lunch is Thursday, March 20 (note the date is the 3rd Thursday of the month).  Put it on your calendar, so you can join us.  We are headed back to a favorite, Geraci's for a Lenten lunch.  $20/pp cash.


ORTHODOX EDUCATION NEWS

We would like to announce an opening for the position of Orthodox Education Director at Sts. Constantine & Helen. This individual will play a key role in leading and supporting our children's ministry, creating an engaging and nurturing environment for our young learners. Please see the full job description and application information on the church website: https://stsconstantine.com/about/jobs


LIVE YOUR FAITH. SERVE FOR A YEAR.

Orthodox Volunteer Corps (OVC) is a yearlong domestic service program for Orthodox young adults and an official Agency of the Assembly of Bishops. We offer young adults from across the country an immersive year of service in Pittsburgh and Boston, working at homeless shelters, after-school programs, free medical clinics, and more.

In addition, Corps Members receive weekly formation & training in Orthodoxy and community-based leadership development, live in community with other Orthodox young adults, and engage local parishes. Housing, transportation, and food are 100% covered. For more info email OVC staff Michael Sider-Rose and Kyra Limberakis at: [email protected] or visit www.orthodoxvolunteercorps.org


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!


ILLNESS BOOK ZOOM GROUP

Last year we read and discussed the Orthodox understanding of death and grief. The group is now transitioning to read and discuss: The Theology of Illness, written by Jean-Claude Larchet, PhD.

Now is a good time to Join Us! We will Zoom once weekly to read and discuss, on Thursday evenings at 7:30-8:30pm. This session lasts for 10 weeks, starting on January 16.

If interested, contact Cynthia Terezis at [email protected] to be added to the Zoom email invite  and to place an order for the book ($18) through the bookstore at the Church Library. Book is also available at svspress.com and on Amazon.


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1)  John Carroll's OCF will have its next meeting on Thursday, January 30th @ 7:00 p.m. @ Boaz. We will enjoy a meal and spiritual discussion. RSVP to Ted by Monday, January 27th.

2) St. Kyranna Cooking Class will have its next meeting on Saturday, February 8th @ 6:00 p.m. Our host will be Pres. Christina Callos, and our theme will be "Kotopoulo me Hilopites" (Greek Chicken Stew with Pasta). The evening begins with Great Vespers @ 5:00 p.m. Kindly RSVP to Ted by Monday, February 3rd.

3)  Antiochian Village (201 St Ignatius Trail, Bolivar, PA 15923) will host "Teen Winter Camp" from February 14th -17th. Information and registration for both events can be found at: https://avcamp.org/programs/winter-camp/. Sign up today!

4) Orthodox Volunteer Corps (OVC) is a year-long immersive program for young adults ages 21-29 to serve with our neighbors on the margins. Applications to apply for this amazing experience are due by January 27, 2025 (early deadline) or February 20, 2025 (regular deadline). For more information, visit: https://orthodoxvolunteercorps.org/become_an_ovc_corps_member.

5)   GOYA has been invited to a local Orthodox youth dance hosted by St. George Antiochian Church, Cleveland (2587 W 14th St, Cleveland, 44113) on Saturday, March 1st from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. You must order tickets by Friday, February 21st. To participate, use the QR code on the youth bulletin board or contact Ted for the registration link.

 


ORTHODOX FORUM

The Orthodox Forum is on break through January. Please watch this space for our upcoming speakers!


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.”


2025 COFFEE HOSTS

Interested in hosting coffee hour? We have open dates in March and beyond waiting for you! Help us keep our fellowship going. Visit our online sign-up and put your name down today: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5AD23A4F58-48824692-sunday#/


CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS

2025 House Blessing Schedule:
The tradition of house blessings involves the blessing of our most treasured possession, our home, with the Holy Water of Epiphany; and it enables the priest to briefly visit every home in his community. If you aren't sure when he will be in your area, you can check the schedule on our website: https://stsconstantine.com/news/latest/current-news/2025-house-blessings

Our weekly bulletin contains announcements and links of interest to the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Community. If you are not receiving our bulletin or other church notices in your email and would like to, you can sign up for it here: https://stsconstantine.com/news/mailing-list


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Tone

The angelic powers appeared at your tomb, and those guarding it became as dead. Mary stood at your grave seeking your pure body. But you stripped the power of Hades, yet were not touched by corruption. You met the virgin and granted her life. O Lord, who

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Seasonal Kontakion in the 1st Tone

Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.

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