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 19:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/2026/07/19/ma/gr-en/se.m07.d19.ma.pdf

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on July 19:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/h/s/2026/07/19/ma/gr-en/index.html

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.

The Chios Societies - Cleveland Ch. #7 - is celebrating the Feast of Agia Markella, patron Saint of Chios, on Sunday July 19, 2026 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. 

Last week Choir Director Dennis Bell announced his retirement after today's service. He has been our choir director for 29 years and will be sorely missed. Dennis's tenure with us will be celebrated in the Fall on a date to be announced. We wish him well in his retirement. 
Chanter Peter Gilbert will remain chanter and assume choir director duties officially in August. We wish him well as director of our choral ministry. 

As a community, we are excited to host our Greek Festival again this year – live and in-person, with the best Greek food, music, and dancing in Cleveland – on July 23-26.

BUT WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.

We ask that you commit to volunteer for as many shifts as you are able. Please be generous with your time. This is a great way to help the church, have fun, and connect with new and old friends. If you are willing to work anywhere, you do not have to sign up for a specific booth. You just have to sign up and let us know that you will be there and are willing to help. We will let you know where you are needed.

You can sign up to volunteer two ways:
     1. Online with SignUp Genius. Click on following link:
         https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5AD23A4F58-63993403-greek
     2. Contact Marguarite Stephanopoulos at [email protected] or 917-459-7533.

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

Sunshiner Group:  Our August lunch is Thursday, August 20 at 12:30 PM at 56 Kitchen.  56 Kitchen is in the Eastgate Shopping Center on SOM Center Road in Mayfield Heights.  Please bring $20/pp.  We will have a private room with a limited but very nice menu to select from.   Please let Maria Cashy know if you can attend at 216-390-2294 or [email protected] no later than Friday, August 14.  Please Note:  This is the 3rd Thursday of the month.  We are having fun this year, so please join us!

Registration will soon open for the 2026-2027 school year! Students ages 4-18 are welcome. Please watch this space for upcoming details.

Join us for a family-friendly 5K walk/run to support the humanitarian work of IOCC! All ages and abilities welcome. Make your steps count and impact the lives of people in need. The IOCC run/walk will take place on Saturday, September 12th in the MetroParks (Rocky River). Check In 9:00 am, Opening Prayer/Photo 9:45 am, Walk/Run 10:00 am. Fellowship and refreshments immediately to follow. Race start and parking at Rockcliff Springs Parking Lot, 18833 Rockcliff Dr, Rocky River, OH 44116

Individuals $25 • Families $70. Register online at iocc.org/Cleveland. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sophia Kayafas 440-525-6914

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.

Save the date for the 4th annual  Men Who Cook on  Saturday  October 3rd! Our talented parishioners and friends will create samples of their signature dishes to see which of our chefs win the Golden Spoon awards. All proceeds  will benefit the charities of the Philoptochos.

The Metropolis of Detroit formally invites you to our newly revamped metropolis level Greek dance workshop, aptly called: "Xoros". The mission of  XOROS is to bring Orthodox Christians together in a spirit of joy, unity, and fellowship through the shared experience of Hellenic dance, music, language, and cultural traditions. It will take place at Annunciation GOC in Dayton, OH on October 9 -11, 2026. We have the full details on our website which can be accessed here: https://www.detroit.goarch.org/xoros

Emailed statements for the second quarter of the year - donations made through June 30, 2026 - have been sent, and paper copies will be mailed next week. 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. 

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.   

We have open coffee hour dates in both August and September. If you would like to host, please contact Sade in the office at 216 932-3300 or add your name on Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EACA62BA0F49-62422249-sunday#/

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. 

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.