Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-05-04
Bulletin Contents
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


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Fourth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:1-12

On the first day of the week at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking spices, which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise." And they remembered His words and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the Apostles; but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 2nd Tone. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7.

In those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the body of the disciples and said, "it is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." And what they said pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochoros, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaos, a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women
The Reading is from Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8

At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. And Pilate wondered if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he was already dead. And when he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. And he bought a linen shroud, and taking him down, wrapped him in the linen shroud, and laid him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid.

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 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; for 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.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

They [the women] had followed Him ministering to Him, and were present even unto the time of the dangers. Wherefore also they saw all; how He cried, how He gave up the ghost, how the rocks were rent, and all the rest.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 88 on Matthew 27, 4th Century

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This Week

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.


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.


THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, May 5th    -  9:30 a.m. - Festival Baking begins
                          -  7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, May 6th    -  5:00 p.m. - Greek School: 3rd Grade
                          -  6:30 p.m. - Junior Dance practice 
Weds, May 7th  -  9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                          -  6:00 p.m. - Greek School: adult
Thurs, May 8th  -  5:00 p.m. - Greek School: K-2nd Grade
                          -  6:00 p.m. - GOYA Corsage Prep
                          -  7:30 p.m. - Zoom Book Discussion 
Sat, May 10th    -  4:00 p.m. - Youth Chant Group
                          -  5:00 p.m. - Vespers  (& Confessions)
                          -  6:00 p.m. - St. Kyranna Cooking Class
Sun, May 11th   -  Mother's Day
                            -  8:15 a.m. - Matins
                            -  9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                            -  9:30 a.m. - OE: Classroom Learning
                          - 10:45 a.m. - Mother's Day Memorial
                            - 11:30 a.m. - Catechism w Fr. Tom

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 May 4th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on May 4th:


PARISH ASSEMBLY

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


LIBRARY BOOKSTORE NOW OPEN

Visit our library bookstore to browse a Mother's Day display of icons and books about the Mother of God. Cash and cards accepted. 


FESTIVAL BAKING

Volunteer for Festival Baking!

Festival baking begins on Monday May 5. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to help with baking for our upcoming Festival! To make it easier for everyone to participate, we've added evening, Saturday, and Sunday shifts—perfect for those who work weekdays.

It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, contribute to the community, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Chef George Stathopoulos. Come be part of the fun—we can’t do it without you! Full schedule available in lobby


METALLINOS GUITAR WORKSHOP

You can't always get what you want, but if you have the urge to hear some music of the Rolling Stones, you're still in luck. The Stones' music will also be studied in our next session on May 6 by musicians younger than the originals.  Bring your guitar and join us, or just come to sit and listen. All are welcome!


SUNSHINE GROUP

Sunshine Group:  Our next Sunshine luncheon is Thursday, May 8 at 1 pm.  We are having lunch at The Winking Lizard at 1355 SOM Center Rd. In Mayfield Heights.  The restaurant is located behind Eastgate Shopping Plaza back by the Movie Theatre and Target. 

All are welcome to join us!  We have a great time together, so please let Maria Cashy know if you can attend at 216-390-3394 or [email protected] 


FESTIVAL MEETING

We will be holding a general meeting for the 2025 Festival on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room. Everyone is welcome to attend! At this meeting, we’ll discuss current festival activities and brainstorm new ideas. We encourage your participation and fresh perspectives.

The 2025 Festival will take place from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27.

If you're unable to attend but still want to get involved, please reach out to Clay White at [email protected] or Marguarite at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!


LIBRARY NEWS

Reminder: Applications for the 2025 Library scholarship must be returned *on paper* to the Library committee by May 18th.


PHILOPTOCHOS

The Philoptochos General Meeting will be on Sunday May 18th after church in the conference room. We will conduct elections for the new officers and board members. All who would like to vote in the election, please renew your memberships. Please come to hear about all the exciting events upcoming in 2025!


IOCC BANQUET

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


SCH NAMEDAY

Join us in celebrating Sts. Constantine and Helen Nameday on Wednesday, May 21
Liturgy: 10:00 AM
Luncheon: To follow the Liturgy
Cost: $25 per luncheon ticket

For tickets or more information, please contact Marguarite at
 917-459-7533 or via email at [email protected].


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

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 is now live at  https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/summercamp. Camp does sell out, so please act fast!

2) GOYA will prepare Mother's Day Corsages on Thursday, May 8th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Students are requested to come and help get the flowers ready for the weekend. GOYA will also be distributing the corsages on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11th, as well as hosting coffee hour. See you then!

3) St. Kyranna Cooking Class will have its next meeting on Saturday, May 10th. Our host will be Perry Zohos, and our theme will be "Constantinople Cuisine." The evening begins with Great Vespers @ 5:00 p.m. Kindly RSVP to Ted by Monday, May 5th.

4) GOYA will join Philoptochos for a special "Mother's Day" visit to Zelma George Family Shelter on Friday, May 16th @ 6:00 p.m. This will be very similar to the annual Christmas Party. Please see Ted Cherpas or Kathy Sarris for more details. 

5) GOYA is invited to a Metropolis Sand Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, May 31st hosted by St. Paul, North Royalton. Come and compete with all your friends from Camp Nazareth and the tournaments! To participate, RSVP to Ted ASAP. We need at least 6 GOYAns and another adult to send a team. Contact him with any questions too.


ATTENTION GRADUATES

Graduating? – Join us for our annual graduate luncheon on Sunday, June 1st.  Please send us the graduate’s name, photo, school graduating from, future plans, focus of studies and any interesting information you want to share.  We will honor all the graduates at the luncheon and the graduates will also be featured in the next edition of the Koinonia. Send all information to Maria Misthos at [email protected] by May 18th. 


KEFI DANCERS INVITED

If you are a college student or  young adult, we invite you to join the Kefi Dancers and perform at our festival.  The first 3 practices will be May 19, 21, 28, 6:30-8:00.  June and July practices to be determined.


ST. MAKRINA ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

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!


ZOOM BOOK GROUP

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 through the end of June. 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).


THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who purchased luminaries to line the path for our Holy Friday procession.  $3,200 was raised to help provide scholarships for OE students attending Camp Nazareth.   A SPECIAL THANK YOU to those who helped organize and set up the luminaries.


2025 COFFEE HOSTS

We have open coffee hour dates coming up for May and into June.  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#/


STEREA HELLAS SCHOLARSHIPS

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/


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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal 1st Tone

Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America


Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 2nd Tone

When you descended into death, O life immortal, you destroyed Hades with the splendor of your divinity, and when you raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers shouted: O giver of life, Christ our God, glory to you.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Cross Press


Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday in the 2nd Tone

The noble Joseph, taking Thine immaculate Body down from the Tree, and having wrapped It in pure linen and spices, laid It for burial in a new tomb. But on the third day Thou didst arise, O Lord, granting great mercy to the world.

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


Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday in the 2nd Tone

Unto the myrrh-bearing women did the Angel cry out as he stood by the grave: Myrrh oils are meet for the dead, but Christ hath proved to be a stranger to corruption. But cry out: The Lord is risen, granting great mercy to the world.

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


Apolytikion for the Church in the Plagal 4th Tone

Your Apostle among the Rulers, St. Constantine, who once beheld in the sky the image of Your Cross, and who like Paul received his calling not from man, once entrusted the Ruling City into Your hand. We entreat You to restore it in peace forever, at the intercession of the Theotokos, O Lord who loves humanity. (Copyright Fr. Seraphim Dedes, used by permission. All rights reserved)


Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal 4th Tone

Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press


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