SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
MATINS: 8:15 am
LITURGY: 9:30 am
SATURDAYS (subject to change):
VESPERS: 5:00 p.m.
Prokeimenon. 1st Tone. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16.
Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.
10th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 17:14-23
At that time, a man came up to Jesus and kneeling before him said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him." And Jesus answered, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me." And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?" He said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move hence to yonder place,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. But this kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting." As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day."
Those wishing to follow the livestreamed services with a written text may do so using the links below.
Electronic Version of Orthros (Matins) on Aug 9th:
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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.
This week Catechesis will be replaced by Orthodoxy 101 Q&A. It is open to any visitors, following the festival, and any of our parishioners who wish to hear in brief introduction to the Orthodox Faith followed by a Q&A.
The festival was a busy time for all of us! If you meant to make a donation to the Food Bank this year but did not have a chance during the festival, there is still time. Donate to the church and put “Food Bank” in the memo line. The church is matching all festival donations to the Food Bank this year, so your impact is doubled. Thanks for your generosity!
New to the area? At this time of the year we see newcomers arriving for school, medical residency and for new jobs. We want to include you in parish communications! Please send your contact info to [email protected]. To be enrolled in our parish email correspondence, please go this link to register: https://stsconstantine.com/news/mailing-list
Philoptochos is sponsoring a Back to School Supply Drive for Oxford and Fairfax Schools from August 2 through August 16. Donations can be dropped off in the brown box or delivered directly to Philoptochos by August 16, 2026.
Requested donations include new boys' and girls' cotton briefs in small, medium, and large sizes, as well as new leggings or joggers (sweatpants) in children's or young adult sizes. School supply donations are also needed, including #2 pencils, pencil pouches, colored pencils, crayons, markers, erasers, highlighters, two-pocket folders, and scissors.
For questions or to order items directly from Amazon, please contact Kathy Sarris at [email protected] or text 440-832-0892.
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!
COME and SEE! (John 1:39) LEARN about ME! The SCH Library Group is hosting a Mini-Retreat Series, Saturdays in September: 12 & 19
- 9:30-10am light breakfast refreshments
- 10am-noon discussion and reflections
To Register: contact Cynthia Terezis at [email protected] ($10 covers both sessions)
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
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#/
On Sunday, September 27 at 2 PM at the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Annual Collis Lecture: "Are Pictures Worth More than Words? Ancient Greek Painters as Storytellers" will be presented by Mark Stansbury-O'Donnell, Professor Emeritus at University of St. Thomas. 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
Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 Orthodox Education school year! Using the new National Sunday School Curriculum, developed by The Department of Religious Education (DRE) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, your children will grow in their faith, build friendships, and learn about Christ's love in a welcoming and age-appropriate environment. Please register your children, from Preschool (age 4) through High School here: https://forms.gle/XaiS57FyW54hZJqA8
Little Saints will continue this year on the second Sunday of each month for parishioners ages 40 days to 3 years. This program brings our youngest parishioners (and their parents) together once per month for a story, a snack, and spiritual nourishment. Registration is not required for Little Saints.
OE and Little Saints will begin Sunday, September 13th.
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’ 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.
Our weekly bulletin contains announcements and links of interest to the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Community. If you are not receiving our bulletin or other church notices in your email and would like to, you can sign up for it here:
https://stsconstantine.com/news/mailing-list
Read the latest Diakonia Newsletter for this Sunday
https://bulletinbuilder.org/diakonia-newsletter/2026-08-09?source=bulletin_web
August 9, 2026