Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-07-13
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.

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Today

TODAY

SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FATHERS

MATINS:         8:15 am
LITURGY:       9:30 am
EPISTLE:        Titus 3:8-15
GOSPEL:         Matthew 5:14-19
ACOLYTES:     ALL
PROSFORA:    Georgia Christides
PANGARI:      Team D:  Bill Chevako, Maria Misthos, Angelo Savakis, William Raybuck
MEMORIAL: 40 Day Memorial: Minerva Ward
MEMORIALS: 40 Day Memorial: All Library members who have passed. The Library Group hosts the coffee hour to commemorate them: Sana Alex, Cleo Antonopoulos, Stella Balale, Nellie Baltazzi, Diamond Charnas, Dorothea Chris, Marousa Chronis, Jean Ferry, June Fikaris, Helen Gouskos, Anthi Johnson, Josephine Kakloudis, Stella Kalamaras, Tulip Karavolos, Harriet Lalos, Jenny Mathews, June Neros, Irini Paliobeis, Stella Paparizos, Helen Papouras, Popie Papouras, Grace Pasiadis, Thean Pelecanos, Marsha Peters, Helen Popores, Peggy Renos, Emily Scocos, Stia Souris, Anne Souris, Lou Vourdakis, Helen Vrettas, Minerva Ward, Kathryn  Weinberg
COFFEE HOSTS:  The Library Committee (upstairs)
CLASSES & EVENTS:   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

Fifth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:12-35

At that time, [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. That very day] two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. And He said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" and they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered Him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And He said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. But we had hoped that He was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find His body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see." And He said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was not it necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into this glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, He interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself. So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained Him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So He went in to stay with them. When He was at table with them, He took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road and how He was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 2nd Tone. Psalm 31.11,1.
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous.
Verse: Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Matthew 5:14-19

The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
St. John Chrysostom
Unknown, 4th century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, July 14th        -  6:00 p.m. - Senior Dance practice
                              -  7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, July 15th        -  5:15  p.m. - Junior Dance practice
Weds, July 16th      -  9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                              -  6:00 p.m. - Senior Dance practice
                              -  8:00 p.m. - Kefi Dance
Thurs, July 17h      -  5:15 p.m. - Junior Dance practice
Sat, July 19th        -  4:00 p.m. - Youth Chant Group
                              -  5:00 p.m. - Vespers  (& Confessions)
Sun, July 20th       -  8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                -  9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                              -  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.


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 13th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on July 13th:


ST. HERMAN HOUSE VIRTUAL AUCTION

You can help support St. Herman House by participating in our on-line auction. The link below will allow you to see all of the amazing items up for bid at our Virtual Auction today thru July 14, 2025 - 9:00 p.m..

https://www.32auctions.com/SaintHermans2025

All proceeds help us carry out our mission to shelter and support homeless men on the path to well-being and independence, as well as meet the basic needs of people in our community.


FESTIVAL BAKING

Festival baking is nearly over, but we’re still looking for enthusiastic individuals to help wrap up the baking 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 final dates:

  • July 21: Cup Pastries / Sampler Boxes
  • July 23: Cup Pastries / Sampler Boxes

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.


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.


LIBRARY BOOKSTORE NOW OPEN

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


ZOOM BOOK GROUP

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


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. 


SENIOR HELLENIC DANCERS

The Senior Greek Dancers have begun twice weekly practices. Their next practice will be Mon. July 14th 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 15th 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.


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#/


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.

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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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. 

5) Registration for our Metropolis Family Camp (Sept 19th- 21st) at Camp Nazareth will go live on July 14th! Two of our parishioners, Priscilla Callos & Marina Giannirakis, will be the keynote speakers. Space in this program is very limited, so please reserve your spots quickly at https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/family-camp.  Contact Fr. Joe DiStefano at [email protected] with any questions.


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!


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).


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 4th Tone

The joyful news of your resurrection was told to the women disciples of the Lord by the angel. Having thrown off the ancestral curse, and boasting, they told the apostles: death has been vanquished, Christ our God. is risen, bestowing on the world great mercy.

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


Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Fathers in the Plagal 4th Tone

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

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 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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