SUNDAY OF ST. MARY OF EGYPT / FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MATINS:                   8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                  9:30 a.m.  
EPISTLE:                   Hebrews 9:11-14
GOSPEL:                    Mark 10:31-45
GREEK TEXT              p. 196  (black book)
ACOLYTES:                Team A
PROSFORA:              Aimee Regas
PANGARI:                 Team B: Jason Berry, Jack Ramsey, George Stamatis
ORTHODOX ED:         9:30 a.m. -  Family Worship Sunday
LIBRARY GREETERS: Mary Paliobeis & Cynthia Terezis
COFFEE HOSTS:         Parish Council (coffee hour downstairs)
CLASSES:                   11:30 a.m. - Sr. Hellenic Dance Practice 
                                  Catechism w Fr. Tom 
                                   
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine

Mon, Apr 7th       - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Apr 8th      -  5:00 p.m. - Greek School: 3rd Grade
                            - 6:30 p.m. - OPA Dance
                            - 7:00 p.m. - Metallinos Guitar
Weds, Apr 9th     - 8:45 a.m. - Pilgrimage
                            - 9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                             - 6:00 p.m. - Greek School: adult
Thurs, Apr 10th   - 5:00 p.m. - Greek School: K-2nd Grade
                            - 7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion 
Fri, Apr 11th        - 5:00 p.m. - Fish Fry
                             - 6:00 p.m. - GOYA Palm Folding
                             - 9:00 p.m. - GOYA Sleepover
Sat, Apr 12th       - 9:00 a.m. - Philoptochos Baking
                             - 9:30 a.m Liturgy (Saturday of Lazaros)
                             - 4:00 p.m. - Confessions
                            - 4:00 p.m. - Youth Chant Class
                             - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers (& Confessions)
Sun, Apr 13th      - PALM SUNDAY
                             - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                             - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                             - 9:30 a.m. - OE: Classroom Learning
                             - 11:30 a.m. -  Palm Sunday Luncheon
                             - 11:30 a.m. -  Sr. Hellenic Dancers
                             - Catechism w Fr. Tom 
                             - 6:00 p.m. - Bridegroom Service
                            - 7:00 p.m. - Confessions

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.

Those wishing to follow the livestreamed services with a written text may do so using the links below.
Electronic Version of Orthros (Matins) on Apr 6th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/2025/03/30/ma/gr-en/se.m04.d06.ma.pdf

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Apr 6th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/h/s/2025/04/06/ma/gr-en/index.html

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.

Today, Sunday April 6, is the last day to place your luminary order.  Thank you in advance for your support.  For information about the luminaries please contact Maria Giannirakis (216-702-3075) or Anna Warren (216-287-6890).

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 the speaker will be Dena Magoulias. See you at the Forum.

Please join us after the Divine Liturgy on April 13th for a delicious luncheon prepared by George Stathopoulos, Matt Fikaris, Paul Fikaris, Chris Anton, Dimitris Kalafatis, Nick Karakasis, and Alex Fikaris. Lunch selections are fish ($15) or pasta ($5). The cost of the food is underwritten, therefore, all proceeds benefit the Church. Sponsors are Chris and Susan Anton, Bill & Jill Fanos, Alex & Paula Kappos, George & Laura Kappos, Vanessa Pasiadis & Dennis Giancola, Jack Ramsey & Anna Vedouras, Michael & Fran Vento and Dick & Anna Warren.  Dessert for the luncheon is being provided by the Sikoutris families in memory of David Irwin, Angelo and Stephen Sikoutris. Thank you for your support. CARRY OUT IS AVAILABLE.

Donations of pure olive oil for the vigil lamp on the holy altar. Please contact Fr Stephen at (216-932-3300 x6) or [email protected] if you are able to help.

The Sts. Constantine Helen Philoptochos Easter Bake Sale is now underway. Orders are due by THIS SUNDAY, April 6th. Pickup date is Sunday April 13th after Divine Liturgy. Make checks payable to Sts. Constantine & Helen Philoptochos; write ‘bake sale’ on the envelope and mail to Philoptochos Bake Sale, 3352 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. Please note only pre-paid orders will be filled. Thank you for supporting the charitable work of Philoptochos!

You can't always get what you want, but if you have the urge to hear some music of the Rolling Stones, you're in luck. Please come to the next MGW session to be held on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm. We'll be studying Rolling Stones music done by musicians younger than the originals. The Stones' music will also be studied in our May session (TBA). Bring your guitar and join us, or just come to sit and listen.

Parishioners will be going to ST GREGORY PALAMAS MONASTERY on Wednesday, April 9. We attend a Presanctified LIturgy and have lunch with the monks. One group will meet at the Golden Gate Shopping Center and depart about 8:45 AM; returning about 4:00 PM. There is no cost for this, but we need to know (1) who is going- as part of a group or on their own- so that the monastery has a count for the meal and (2) who wishes to take part in a car pool. Please contact Fr Stephen ([email protected]) to let him know. 

Sunshine Lunch: Thursday, April 10 at 1:00 p.m. we will be going to  Geraci's at 29425 Chagrin Boulevard in Pepper Pike. Please bring $20 to cover a lenten buffet of pizza, pasta and salad. Let Maria Cashy know if you can attend no later than Sunday April 6 at [email protected] or 216-390-2294. Our next lunch is on May 8 with location tbd. All are welcome to join us!

Philoptochos baking has only one date left! Please mark your calendars and come help us bake for the fish frys and Easter. And watch for festival baking dates starting in May!

• April 12

Your help is needed to prepare the flowers for the Epitaphion on Holy Friday, April 18th beginning at 9-9:30am.  We will share a potluck luncheon. Come whenever you can and stay as long as you can.  No experience necessary!! Please bring a pair of clippers/scissors and a friend! Please call Sherie Steinberger (216-315-1102), Callie Sevastos (440-655-0095) or Laura Kappos (440-773-3555) with any questions. Donations for flowers would be greatly appreciated.

Interested in hosting coffee hour? We have open coffee hour dates coming up, including the end of this month and most of May. 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#/

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 nominates two individuals to receive this award,  considering men and women who have served the community in previously unsung ways. The 2025 nominees from our parish are Dr Marjorie Moyar & George Stathopoulos. If you would like to join us in honoring them, banquet tickets can be reserved at https://www.pittsburgh.goarch.org/st-photios-awards-banquet. Deadline is April 15. 

There will be a Parish Assembly (General Assembly) on Sunday, May 4, after the Divine Liturgy. Please plan to attend.

You are invited to the IOCC Cleveland 33rd Annual Banquet, on May 19. Doors open at 6:00 PM; dinner is at  7:00 PM. Location: the Woodside Event Center at St Michael's, 5025 Mill Rd, Broadview Heights. You may get tickets from Fr Stephen or by registering at this link:

https://give.iocc.org/event/cleveland-2025-iocc-33rd-annual-banquet/e660845

1) Sts. Constantine & Helen will provide $620 scholarships for all youth going to Camp Nazareth this summer! You will need a code prior to signing up to qualify. Contact either Fr. Stephen or Ted for more information. Camp registration will go live on Tuesday, April 8th @ 7:00 p.m. @ https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/summercamp. Camp does sell out, so please act fast!

2) 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.

3) Young Adult Ministry (ages 21 - 35ish) will have its next event on Bright Wednesday, April 23rd. We will meet at the Kiwanis Pavilion in Elmwood Park (6363 Selig Dr, Independence, 44131) @ 6:00 p.m. Participants are each asked to each bring something to share. RSVP by Pascha Sunday at [email protected], or use the QR code on the youth bulletin board.

4) OCF (John Carroll) will have its final meeting on Bright Thursday, April 24th @ 7:00 p.m. @ Sittoo's (formerly Boaz). Fr. Christopher Moore will visit as a guest speaker. We will enjoy a meal and spiritual discussion. RSVP to Ted by Bright Wednesday, April 23rd.

5) The Metropolis Youth Office presents "Wonderfully Made", a 1-day youth retreat for students with moderate to intensive special needs. This will be hosted by St. Nicholas, Youngstown on Saturday, June 7th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Registration is now open at https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/wonderfully-made. For more information, contact Alyssa Kyritsis at [email protected].

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!

Please join St. Makrina Bible Study! We will begin reading the book- "Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis.

“Lewis discusses that everyone is curious about: right and wrong, human nature, morality, marriage, sins, forgiveness, faith, hope, generosity, and kindness.”

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!

The next book we will read and discuss is: Living the Beatitudes: Perspectives From Orthodox Spirituality, written by Fr Thomas Fitzgerald, Th.D (of Blessed memory) former Dean and Prof at Holy Cross School of Theology and Presb Kyriaki Fitzgerald, M.Div., Ph.D, psychologist and adjunct prof at Holy Cross School of Theology. The authors teach us how to practice the Beatitudes and integrate them into our daily lives, to imitate Christ and to become His disciples.

We Zoom weekly on Thursday evenings at 7-8pm starting on May 1 for 8 weeks. If interested, contact Cynthia Terezis at [email protected] to be added to the Zoom email invite and to place an order for the book ($20) through the bookstore at the Church Library (also available at holycrossbookstore.com and Amazon).

The Senior Greek Dancers are now practicing every Sunday after Liturgy. Please text or email the directors with questions, or contact Ted at 216 246-0546 / [email protected]

It's that time of the year again when graduating senior high school students and college students can apply for the Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland Scholarship as well as our Federation's Scholarship. Information for both scholarships are as follows:
 - Application Due Date for the Federation of Sterea Hellas’ Scholarship is to be postmarked no later than July 1st. https://federationofstereahellas.org/#scholarships
 - Application Due Date for the Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland’s scholarship is to be postmarked no later than July 15th. Please click on the following link and note the REVISED application forms for 2025. https://nafpaktian.org/scholarships/

The John M Manos, Cleveland, AHEPA Chapter #36 is offering college scholarships to graduating high school seniors of Greek descent. Applicants must be a resident of Cuyahoga, Lorain, Summit, Medina or Lake County. Scholarships are awarded upon merit. Contact Alex Rokakis for a scholarship application at [email protected]. Scholarship applications must be completed by May 3, 2025, and will be awarded no later than June 1, 2025.

Just a reminder that common spaces around the church, particularly the coat room, are not meant to be used as play areas for children. We recently had some equipment damage due to rough play, and broken parts were left scattered on the floor. Additionally, there are heavy items stored in the coat room that can pose a serious risk of injury if treated inappropriately.

Please, for the safety and wellbeing of the entire Sts. Constantine community, keep an eye on your children after services and remind them that church property should not be treated as toys.