Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-03-02
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

[email protected] | 216 932-3300 ext 4

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

FORGIVENESS SUNDAY (CHEESEFARE SUNDAY) / ORATORICAL SUNDAY
MATINS:                     8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                   9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                   Romans 13:11-14, 14:1-4
GOSPEL:                    Matthew 6:14-21 
GREEK TEXT              p. 182  (black book)
ACOLYTES:                Team B
PROSFORA:              Charlotte Pasiadis
PANGARI:                  Team A: Costa Sarris, Renee Sadler, Dimitrios Kalafatis 
ORTHODOX ED:          9:30 a.m. -  Family Worship Sunday
                                   11:30 a.m. - Oratorical Festival
MEMORIAL:                1 Year Memorial for Emily Miklis, Mother of the late Ellen Karavolos (Michael). Grandmother of Nicholas and Alex.
                                  2 Year Memorial for Tulip Karavolos and 25 Year Memorial for Ed Karavolos, Parents of Mary Paliobeis (John) and Michael Karavolos. Grandparents of Nicholas and Alex.
                                  2 Year Memorial for Harry Nolidis, Husband of Dorothy, Father of Renee Sadler (Gary), and Tina Young (Jim). Grandfather of George (Marina), Christina (Andrew), Emily and Stephen.
                                    3 Year Memorial for Dimitrios Hliatzos
                                   3 Year Memorial In memory of Harry (Bobby) Arastaris who passed away 3 years ago, beloved husband of the late Dimitra Arastaris and loving father and grandfather You live in our memory and hearts always.
                                   27 Year Memorial for Art Karavolos and 7 Year Memorial for Mary Karavolos, Parents of Fran Vento (Mike), Leah Thompson (Dennis), and Nikki Topoly (Mike). Grandparents of Nick (Erin), Andrew (Andrea), Christina, Kelly (Tim), Ashley (John), Niko and Matt (fiancee Emily).
                                  49 Year Memorial for Stamatios Karavolos, Uncle of Fran, Leah, Nikki, Mary and Michael. 
LIBRARY GREETERS:  Elaine Joaquin & Rita Pressman  
COFFEE HOSTS:          the Hliatzos, Arastaris, Sadler, Young, Vento, Thompson, Topoly,  Paliobeis and Karavolos Families
CLASSES:                     Catechism w Fr. Tom 
GOYA:                          3:00 p.m. - GOYA banquet (offsite)
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Third Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:9-20

When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them. After this He appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table and He upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw Him after He had risen. And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."

So then the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it. Amen.

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 Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4.

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.

Gospel Reading

Forgiveness Sunday
The Reading is from Matthew 6:14-21

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Do we forgive our neighbors their trespasses? God also forgives us in His mercy. Do we refuse to forgive? God, too, will refuse to forgive us. As we treat our neighbors, so also does God treat us. The forgiveness, then, of your sins or unforgiveness, and hence also your salvation or destruction, depend on you yourself, man. For without forgiveness of sins there is no salvation.
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
Unknown, 18th century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Mar 3rd           - CLEAN MONDAY
                                -  7:00 p.m. - Compline
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Mar 4th          - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: 3rd Grade
                                - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
                                - 7:00 p.m. - Metallinos Guitar
Weds, Mar 5th         - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                                - 6:00 p.m. - Presanctified Liturgy
                                - 6:00 p.m. - Greek School: adult
Thurs, Mar 6th        - 9:30 a.m. - Philoptochos baking
                                - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: K-2nd Grade
                                - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion
Fri, Mar 7th             -  FISH FRY BEGINS
                                -  4:30 p.m. - Salutations Service
Sat, Mar 8th             - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (Sat of Souls)
                                 - 10:30 a.m. - St. Theodore Reception
                                - 4:00 p.m. - Confessions
                                - 4:00 p.m. - Youth Chant Class
                                 - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers (& Confessions)
Sun, Mar 9th            - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                 - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                 - 9:30 a.m. - OE: Classroom Learning
                                 - 5:00 p.m. - Pan Orthodox Vespers
                                 - Catechism w Fr. Tom - Time TBA


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 Mar 2nd:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Mar 2nd:


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

Orthodox Forum has resumed! The topic of this Forum is the “Beatitudes in Modern Life”. We will use the Beatitudes in Matthew rather than in Luke, though individual presenters may choose to vary this.


This week, please join us at 11:30 am in the conference room, when Dr. Nick Skubas will be speaking on “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. See you at the Forum.


LIBRARY NEWS - BOOKSTORE NOW OPEN

Our Church Library is open. Applications for the 2025 Library scholarship are available in the Narthex and in the Library. Stop by after Liturgy on Sunday and pick up yours!


ORATORICAL FESTIVAL

Please join us and support the participants in our church oratorical festival after church on Sunday, March 2nd in the downstairs fellowship hall.  Lunch will be served.


METALLINOS GUITAR WORKSHOP

Metallinos Guitar Workshop Meets The Beatles!

Our next session will be held on March 4 at 7pm. We will continue to study 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!


PHILOPTOCHOS BAKING

Philoptochos baking has begun! Please mark your calendars and come help us bake for the fish frys and Easter:

  • March 6
  • March 13
  • March 24
  • April 3
  • April 12

SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY

The Orthodox Christian Community of Greater Cleveland & Lorain will honor the Sunday of Orthodoxy on March 9, at 5:00 pm. This service of Great Vespers will be hosted by St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 6306 Broadview Rd, Parma. His Grace Irinej, Bishop of Washington-New York and Eastern America, the Serbian Orthodox Church, shall preside and offer the homily.

Each year, the Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy (GCCOC) solicits donations to help underwrite this celebration of our Faith and to help our local ministries – St. Herman’s, St. Panteleimon, St. Mary of Egypt, and ZOE for Life! We humbly ask that you consider a contribution to the GCCOC; in return, you will be listed as a “Patron” within the handout at this special service. Please make checks payable to the “Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy,” or simply the “GCCOC.” Checks can either be given to your parish priest, or they can be mailed no later than March 2 to GCCOC, c/o St. Innocent Orthodox Church, PO Box 38208, Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138.


SUNSHINE GROUP

Sunshine Lunch: Our next event will be dinner at the Fish Fry!  We will meet on March 21 at church at 4:45 PM.  Tables will be reserved for the Sunshine Group.  Put it on your calendar so you can join us.  In April, we will head to Geraci's in Pepper Pike for a Lenten lunch.  More details to come.


GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY

We invite you to join us for the 24th Annual Greek Independence Day Celebration! Saturday, March 22, 2025at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 2187 W. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Doxology -12 noon; Parade at 1:00 p.m. followed by festivities in the Banquet Hall. Enjoy Lenten food and snacks available for purchase in the Banquet Hall. Awards will be presented after the parade, including one for the best float.

For more information, please contact Emmanuel Ermidis at (216) 323-4092 or Eleni Papouras Jenks at (216) 965-8131. Please RSVP your group at no cost by Friday, March 14th. We look forward to celebrating with you!


JUNIOR HELLENIC DANCERS

Our Junior Hellenic Dancers will hold their next practice on Sunday March 16 in the Fellowship room after coffee hour (note new date!). Young people who turn seven in 2025 are welcome to join the Juniors group. Please feel free to text Elena Willis at 216-225-7469 or Chantel Covino at 216-618-8436 with any questions.


SENIOR HELLENIC DANCERS

The Senior Greek Dancers will begin holding practices for an hour after OE as of March 9. Please text or email the directors with questions, or contact Ted at 216 246-0546 / [email protected]


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) Camp Nazareth will host a Young Adult Lenten Retreat the weekend of March 14th - 16th. Fr. Timothy Paproski will speak on, "Living the Liturgy." Registration is live at: https://tinyurl.com/2z7kjpyh. With any questions, contact: [email protected].

2) GOYA will visit St. Herman House on Saturday, March 22nd. This will be our Lenten service project. We will meet directly at their facility (4410 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, 44113) at 5:00 p.m., and serve a meal. We typically feed 50 - 60 of our neighbors in need each time we visit! This typically lasts two hours or so. Contact Ted to sign up or with any questions.

3) GOYA is invited to a 1-day Metropolis volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 29th. The tournament will be hosted by St. John the Divine, Wheeling, WV. This is *not* an overnight event. Let Ted know if you are interested in participating so we can organize our team and carpools!

4) Registration for the 2025 GOYA Spring Retreat @ Camp Nazareth is now live: pittsburgh.goarch.org. The event will be April 4th - 6th. Nitsa Kambouroglos will speak on "Finding Strength in the Chaos (Psalm 46:10)." Camp Naz can and does sell out, so please reserve your spots quickly. Contact Fr. Stephen for parish scholarship codes, and Ted about the St. Cons carpool.

5) GOYA Palm Folding will take place on Friday, April 11th. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Pizza and drinks will be provided, and each family is asked to bring a Lenten item to share. The sacrament of Holy Confession will also be available for your Lenten journey.


ILLNESS BOOK ZOOM GROUP

Our group is now reading The Theology of Illness, written by Jean-Claude Larchet, PhD. We Zoom weekly to read and discuss, on Thursday evenings at 7:30-8:30pm. 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.


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.”


UNSUNG HEROES

The 2025 Metropolis of Pittsburgh St. Photios Awards Banquet will take place Saturday, May 3 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry. Each parish is invited to name two living individuals to receive this award (no posthumous recipients). … consider men and women who have served the community in previously unsung ways, not choosing those who have already been honored for their Church service (such as Archons, St. Paul Medal recipients, or prior St. Photios awardees). Suggestions for this year's St Photios Award may be sent to [email protected] or to [email protected], ASAP.

Past Awardees:

  • 2024 - Heidi Peters & Clay White;
  • 2023 - Emily Scocos (+2023) & Mike Vasilakes (+2023);
  • 2022 - (2020)- Dick Warren & Irene Theodore (+2022);
  • 2019 - George Kappos & Chris Tartara;
  • 2018 - Elaine Joaquin & Mary Lambert;
  • 2017 - Anna Warren & Katherine Kartalis;
  • 2016 - Emily Miklis & James Huebner;
  • 2015 - Helen Carbon (+2018) & Paul Fikaris;
  • 2014 - Agnes Goss & Bill Mavrakis

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#/


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 3rd Tone

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the power of his reign. He has conquered death by death and become the first born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades and has granted the world great mercy.

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Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal 2nd Tone

O Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen."

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