Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-07-06
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

FOURTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

MATINS:         8:15 am
LITURGY:       9:30 am
EPISTLE:        Romans 6:8-13
GOSPEL:         Matthew 8:5-13
ACOLYTES:     ALL
PROSFORA:    Jack Ramsey
PANGARI:      Team C: Steve Demetriou III, Eftihia Nunes, Tom Parras, Marguarite Stephanopoulos
BLESSING:     40 Day Blessing: Liza May Primbas
MEMORIALS: 40 Day Memorial: Rozann Korb
COFFEE HOUR:  Hosted by Philoptochos (upstairs)
CLASSES & EVENTS:   11:30 a.m. - Library Meeting
                                   11:30 a.m. - Senior Dance practice 
                                   Catechism w Fr. Tom
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine

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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. 3rd Tone. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 6:18-23.

Brethren, having been set free from sin, you have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once yielded your members to impurity and to greater and greater iniquity, so now yield your members to righteousness for sanctification.

When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But then what return did you get from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the return you get is sanctification and its end, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gospel Reading

4th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 8:5-13

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching him and saying, "Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress." And he said to him, "I will come and heal him." But the centurion answered him, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes, and to another, 'Come,' and he comes, and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it." When Jesus heard him, he marveled, and said to those who followed him, "Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth." And to the centurion Jesus said, "Go; be it done for you as you have believed." And the servant was healed at that very moment.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this reason, the value of faith is considered higher than the value of man. It is even higher than the value of the whole world. Therefore, the reward of faith should be higher than all of man's possessions along with the glories of this world. The reward of faith is God.
Fr. Matthew the Poor
Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th cent.

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, July 7th        -  6:00 p.m. - Senior Dance practice
                              -  7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, July 8th        -  5:15  p.m. - Junior Dance practice
Weds, July 9th      -  9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                              -  5:15 p.m. - Junior Dance practice
                              -  6:00 p.m. - Senior Dance practice
                              -  8:00 p.m. - Kefi Dance
Thurs, July 10h      -  12:30 -  Sunshine Lunch (upstairs)
Sat, July 12th        -  4:00 p.m. - Youth Chant Group
                              -  5:00 p.m. - Vespers  (& Confessions)
Sun, July 13th         -  8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                -  9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                                -  10:45 a.m. - 40 Day Memorial: Minerva Ward
                              -  10:45 a.m. - Memorial: All Library members who have passed
                              -  11:30 a.m. - Senior Dance practice
                              - Catechism w Fr. Tom

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.


WANTED

Donations of pure olive oil for the votive light on the holy altar. 


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 July 6th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on July 6th:


ELEVATOR UPDATE

The elevator is currently out of service and will be for the foreseeable future. Elevator servicing companies have been here multiple times, and we will provide an update once we have more information. We apologize for the inconvenience. To enter the church, please consider using the ramp out front or ask a Parish Council member for assistance. 


LIBRARY BOOKSTORE NOW OPEN

Visit our library bookstore to browse our display of icons and books. Cash and cards accepted.  


FESTIVAL BAKING

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to help bake for our upcoming Festival! 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! 
Here are our dates through the end of the month:

  • July 11: Kourambiethes
  • July 12: Kourambiethes and Syrup Finikia

There will be NO baking on July 14th, as we've finished ahead of schedule - thank you! We start at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated; but please come whenever you are able and bring a friend.


SUNSHINE GROUP

Sunshine Group:  Sunshine Lunch in July is being held at church upstairs at 12:30 pm on Thursday, July 10.  All are welcome to join us for a Patriotic Picnic!  Wear your red, white and blue and enjoy a bbq picnic, patriotic songs by the Metalinos Guitar Workshop and a few rounds of Greek Bingo!

No need to bring anything but your desire to have a good time with friends.  You must RSVP to Maria Cashy 216-390-2294 or [email protected] by 7/3 to ensure I order enough food!!!  I hope to see you all there!  We have a good time; it would be a shame to miss out!


FRIENDS OF HARRY CASHY – ST HERMAN HOUSE GOLF SPONSORSHIP

Our friend Harry cared very much about St. Herman’s and its mission.  In 2017, a year after Harry’s passing, a few of us organized a sponsorship by the “Friends of Harry Cashy” to support St. Herman’s in memory of Harry. Last year, the golf outing/auction netted just over $86,500 for St. Herman’s, more than 10% of its cash operating budget. With your generous support, we the Friends of Harry have raised over $67,000 in the last seven years for St. Herman’s in Harry’s memory.  

The 2025 St. Herman’s Golf Classic will be July 15 this year at the Elyria Country Club, and we are again putting together a sponsorship in memory of Harry. If you are interested in donating as part of the Friends of Harry, please contact Gus Kallergis ([email protected] or 216.410.6306). Those wishing to donate online can do so by  (1) clicking https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E334599&id=336, (2) scrolling to and checking the “Make a Contribution” box, (3) selecting the amount and checking the “St. Herman Golf Donor - Friend of Harry Cashy”, and (4) clicking the next button and finishing the submission. Please let Gus know once this has been completed.


SENIOR HELLENIC DANCERS

The Senior Greek Dancers have begun twice weekly practices. Their next practice will be Mon. July 7th at 6:00 p.m.  Please text or email the directors with questions, or contact Ted at 216 246-0546 / [email protected]


JUNIOR HELLENIC DANCERS

The Junior Hellenic Dancers next practice will be held this coming Tuesday, July 8th at 5:15 p.m. Please feel free to text Elena Willis at 216-225-7469 or Chantel Covino at 216-618-8436 with any questions.


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.   Practice will continue to be held on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:30.  


ST. MARKELLA

The Chios Societies - Cleveland Ch. #7 is celebrating the Feast of Agia Markella, patron Saint of Chios, on Sunday July 20, 2025 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, in Cleveland Heights.  Chians and their friends are invited to celebrate the feast with the chapter's Officers and Board of Directors.  A memorial service will take place for all deceased members along with Artoklasia.  The chapter will host the coffee hour after Liturgy.  The second General Assembly for the chapter will take place after the coffee hour.


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) GOYA is joining FOCUS for its annual backpack drive. You can participate by volunteering to fill a backpack for a student in need right here in Cleveland. The packing list includes items like pencils, folders, and index cards. The deadline to have everything collected is Sunday, August 3rd. Please see Ted to get involved.

2) HOPE/JOY Families (Kindergarten - 6th grade) are invited to a parish field trip to Brainard Spray Park on Sunday, July 13th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The address is 1840 Brainard Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124, and the cost will be $5 per participant. You must register in advance to participate as all tickets will be purchased in advance. Kindly RSVP to Ted by Friday, July 11th.

3) GOYA will visit WhirlyBall (5055 Richmond Rd, Bedford Heights, 44146) on Sunday, July 20th. Please meet at the site at 1:45 p.m. We will play WhirlyBall at 2:00 p.m., and then laser tag at 3:15 p.m. Please RSVP by Sunday, July 13th, and see Ted with any questions.

4) Altar Boys & families are invited to join Fr. Stephen, Fr. Tom, and Ted to attend a baseball game on Tuesday, July 29th @ 6:40 p.m. Come cheer on the Cleveland Guardians as they take on the Colorado Rockies! RSVP by Wednesday, June 25th, and see Ted with any questions.

5) Campers & families are invited to the 2025 Regional "Camp Reunion" Paraklesis service on Thursday, August 7th at 7:00 p.m. @ St. Paul, North Royalton. Come see your friends from camp! The service will be chanted in the same familiar style from Camp Nazareth so everyone can sing along. To participate, just let Ted know you're coming by Sunday, August 3rd. 


COMMUNITY POTLUCK COFFEE HOUR

We’ve noticed that sometimes there aren’t coffee hosts signed up for Sunday coffee hour, and we want to make sure we still have a time for fellowship and connection.

On these Sundays, we’re introducing a new concept: Community Potluck Coffee Hour! We will provide the coffee, cream, sugar, and paper products, but we ask that each person or family bring a small offering to share. It could be as simple as cookies, donuts, or
pastries—whatever you'd like to contribute!

This is a great way to share in the spirit of community, and it doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. Let’s come together and make these Sundays extra special.

Thank you for helping make Coffee Hour a warm and welcoming place for everyone!


ST. MAKRINA ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Please join St. Makrina Bible Study! We are 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

We are on break for the summer. Look for us to restart in September.


2025 COFFEE HOSTS

Interested in hosting coffee hour? We only have a few open coffee hour dates for this summer. 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#/


CHIOS SCHOLARSHIP

The Chios Society - Cleveland Ch. #7 is offering, every year, scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose, at least one parent or grandparent, is of Chian decent.  To obtain an application, please go to the chapter's website, chioscleveland.com.  For more information on the scholarship program, contact Marko Fikaris (266-848-2200).


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

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.

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


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 2nd Tone

A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.

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


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