Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2026-07-05
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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




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

07/05/2026

FIFTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
MATINS:             8:15 am
LITURGY:           9:30 am
EPISTLE:            Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2
GOSPEL:             Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1
GREEK TEXT:      p. 102 (black book)
ACOLYTES:                  ALL
PROSFORA:                 Demos Ioannou
PANGARI:                   Team C: Jason Berry, Marguarite Stephanopoulos, William Chevako
LIBRARY GREETER:    Mary Paliobeis
COFFEE HOUR:           Community Potluck
EVENTS:                      Catechism w Fr. Tom 
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine



Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Tone. Psalm 149.5,1.
The saints shall rejoice in glory.
Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2.

Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.


Gospel Reading

5th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 8:28-34; 9:1

At that time, when Jesus came to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one would pass that way. And behold, they cried out, "What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?" Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons begged him, "If you cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go." So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters. The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood. And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city.




Wisdom of the Fathers

The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only know in their learned minds the mysteries of faith and the commandments of their Creator, but to those who have progressed far enough to live by them.
St. Bede the Venerable
Unknown, 8th century



This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, July 6th        -  Office Closed for Holiday 
                              -  6:00 p.m. - Sr Dance practice
                              -  6:30 p.m. - Jr Dance practice
                                -  7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, July 7th        -  6:30 p.m. - Opa Dance
Weds, July 8th      -  9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
                              -  6:00 p.m. - Senior Dancers
                              -  6:30 p.m. - Junior Dancers
                                -  8:00 p.m. - Kefi Dance
Fri, July 10th          -  9:00 a.m. - Festival Baking  
Sat, July 11th
       -  9:00 a.m. - Festival Baking  
                             
-  5:00 p.m. - Vespers  (& Confessions)
Sun, July 12th        -  8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                -  9:30 a.m. - Liturgy     
                                -  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.


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 5:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on July 5:


WELCOME HOME

Sts Constantine and Helen is pleased to welcome back Fr. John Theodosion and family.


SUNSHINE GROUP

Sunshiner Group:  Our July lunch is Thursday, July 9 at 12:30 PM.  We are going to Mario Fazio's at 34400 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094.  Mario Fazio's is just west of Rte 91 on Chardon Road.  We will enjoy an Italian family-style lunch.  Please bring $20/pp to cover lunch, tax and tip.  Let Maria Cashy know if you can join us no later than Sunday, July 5 at 216-390-2294 or [email protected].  We have a wonderful time together.  All seniors or soon to be seniors are welcome to join us.  Our next several lunches are August 20, September 17, and October 15.  Note these dates are the THIRD Thursday of the month.


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 13, 2026 at 9:00 p.m..

https://www.32auctions.com/SaintHermans2026

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.


TRANSPLANT DONOR SOUGHT

At just 43 years old, Dimitrios Psomas is battling end-stage renal failure and urgently needs a living kidney donor.  This would give him the chance to spend more time with his loved ones and look forward to a healthier future.

You can help by getting screened as a potential donor. To see if you could be a match, visit https://cornell.donorscreen.org/register/now. For more information, contact the Weill Cornell Transplant Center at (212) 746-3099 or by email at [email protected]. Even if you cannot donate, sharing this message could help make a connection to save his life.


FRIENDS OF HARRY CASHY – ST HERMAN HOUSE GOLF SPONSORSHIP

Our friend Harry Cashy cared very much about St. Herman’s and its mission.  Harry put in motion a golf outing in 2014 that has become a substantial fundraiser for St. Herman’s.  The 13th annual St. Herman Golf Classic is July 13 at Elyria Country Club.  

In 2017, a year after Harry’s passing, a group of Harry’s friends organized a sponsorship by the “Friends of Harry Cashy” to support St. Herman’s in memory of Harry.  This will be the tenth year that the Friends of Harry have come together to support the St. Herman Golf Classic in Harry’s memory.  

If you would like to be a part of the Friends of Harry donation, you can donate by (1) clicking https://sainthermans.org/golf/, (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.  If you have any questions about the Friend of Harry sponsorship, please contact Gus Kallergs ([email protected] or 216.410.6306).


FESTIVAL ADS

Digital ads will be displayed on 3 large screens throughout our festival weekend. If you are interested in purchasing an ad, please email [email protected]. Submission deadline is July 16. 


COLLIS LECTURE

Please join us for "The Acropolis Museum and the Parthenon Marbles" on Sunday, September 27 at 2 PM.  For FREE preferred seating tickets to the lecture, please visit: https://ticketing.clevelandart.org/18989/19046?promoapplied=true. 
To purchase tickets to the Hellenic Preservation Society reception immediately following the lecture: https://buy.stripe.com/4gMaEX4TLc9Z8iacy8aVa1g.


METALLINOS GUITAR WORKSHOP

Metallinos will not be meeting during the month of July. Watch this space for our next session after the festival.


ST. MAKRINA ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Saint Makrina Bible Study will be taking a break from our present book to read A Life of Miracles: A Physician's Encounters with the Divine by Dr. Michael Kellis. 

“In A Life of Miracles, Dr. Kellis shares remarkable true stories of extraordinary moments - when terminal illness reversed, when despair gave way to faith, and when light overcame darkness. Drawing from his years as a physician, researcher, and believer, he recounts incredible moments that point to a reality beyond chance or coincidence.” All proceeds from the book will be donated to Sts. Constantine and Helen Library.

We meet every Wednesday at 9:30 am over Zoom. You do not have to attend every session and can participate in the discussions as much or as little as you wish.  We would love to have you join us! Please contact Toni Madden at  [email protected] for the zoom link.   


PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

Philoptochos’ monthly food drive continues for the Orthodox ministry, St Mary of Egypt, located on State Road in Cleveland. People in need can visit twice weekly to receive needed food supplies. 

This is an ongoing collection. Please place all donations of boxed and canned goods (no glass containers please) in the Philoptochos collection box, located underneath the electronic message board. Thank you in advance for helping those in need. 


BOOK ZOOM GROUP

The Book Zoom Group is currently taking a break. They will resume in September. Watch this space for announcement of their next title! Generally they Zoom on Thursday evenings at 7-8pm. If interested, contact Cynthia Terezis at [email protected] to be added to the Zoom email invite. 


SECOND QUARTER STATEMENTS

Statements for the second quarter of the year - donations made through June 30, 2026 - are going out soon. If you usually receive a paper copy but would prefer to get yours by email, please contact the office at [email protected] and let us know. 


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 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 2026. https://nafpaktian.org/scholarships/


ORIENTALE LUMEN XXX CONFERENCE

The 30th Orientale Lumen Conference will take place on July 13-15 at the St. John Paul II Shrine and Retreat House in Washington, DC.  The theme will be “Ecumenical Crossroad:  Consensus Achieved – What’s Next?” Metropolitan Tikhon, primate of the Orthodox Church in America, will attend some sessions. Register for this in-person event and get to mingle with high Church officials here: https://olfoundation.net/upcoming-events/orientale-lumen-xxx/


COMMUNITY POTLUCK COFFEE HOUR

We know - people are either away on vacation or busy with other things this time of year, and no one wants to take on hosting coffee hour. Therefore, we will be holding a Community Potluck Coffee Hour for the next two Sundays - July 5 and July 12. We will provide the coffee, cream, sugar, and paper products, but we ask that each person or family bring a small offering to share. Let’s come together and make Coffee Hour a warm and welcoming place for everyone!

Open Coffee Hour dates resume in August. If you are able to host for any of those dates, please contact Sade in the office at 216 932-3300 or add your name on Sign Up Genius. If you have any questions, please contact the office. Thank you!




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.

Apolytikion for Athanasius of Athos in the 3rd Tone

The Angels' ranks were awed by thy life in the flesh, how, though corporeal, and clad with earthly clay, thou didst set forth with courage to invisible wars and wrestlings and didst boldly smite the hordes of the demons with mortal wounds. Wherefore, Christ rewarded thee with abundant gifts in return. Entreat Him that our souls find salvation, O most renowned Father Athanasius.

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.




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