Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2026-08-23
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

08/23/2026

TWELFTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
MATINS:             8:15 am
LITURGY:           9:30 am
EPISTLE:            I Corinthians 15:1-11
GOSPEL:             Matthew 19:16-26
GREEK TEXT:      p. 118
ACOLYTES:        ALL
PROSFORA:       Paula Kappos
PANGARI:         Team B: Costas J. Sarris, Maria Kehres, Matt Mitchell
MEMORIALS:    5 Year Memorial: Today we remember my mother, Dorothea Christ, who entered the Kingdom of Heaven on August 15, 2021 at age of 97.  Dorothea was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen since its consecration in 1963.  She was a wonderful mother and maker of delightful Greek dishes.  In her younger years she was one of the ladies that would make the Prosforo for Sunday services.  When the festivals started in the 1970's she helped prepare the food and desserts.  She also served at the church Makarias for several years.  May her memory be eternal!  
COFFEE HOSTS: I am pleased to host the coffee hour today to honor my mother, Dorothea Christ.  If you remember her, please stop by and say hello.  My husband Robert and my son Emerson will be helping me as well.  Thank you, Pamela Christ Schwarz.
EVENTS:           Orthodoxy 101 w Fr. Tom 
 
STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine



Gospel and Epistle Readings

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 First Letter to the Corinthians 15:1-11.

Brethren, I would remind you in what terms I preached to you the gospel, which you received, in which you stand, by which you are saved, if you hold it fast -- unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God which is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.

Gospel Reading

12th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 19:16-26

At that time, a young man came up to Jesus, kneeling and saying, "Good Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" And he said to him, "Why do you call me good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments." He said to him, "Which?" And Jesus said, "You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The young man said to him, "All these I have observed; what do I still lack?" Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished, saying, "Who then can be saved?" But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."



Wisdom of the Fathers

Rise from love of the world and love of pleasure. Put care aside, strip your mind, refuse your body. Prayer, after all, is a turning away from the world, visible and invisible. What have I in heaven? Nothing except simply to cling always to You in undistracted prayer. Wealth pleases some, glory others, possessions others, but what I want is to cling to God and to put the hopes of my dispassion in Him (cf. Ps. 72:25, 28).
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 28: On Prayer; Paulist Press pg. 277, 6th century



This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, Aug 24th        -  7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Aug 25th       -  6:30 p.m. - Opa Dance
Weds, Aug 26th     -  9:30 a.m. - St. Makrina Bible study
Thurs, Aug 27th    -  9:30 a.m. - Liturgy  (St. Fanourios)
Sat, Aug 29th       -  9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (St John the Baptist)
                                -  5:00 p.m. - Vespers  (& Confessions)
Sun, Aug 30th        -  8:15 a.m. - Matins
                                -  9:30 a.m. - Liturgy     
 - 10:45 a.m. - 40 Day Memorial: Electra Johnson
 - 10:45 a.m. - 3 Year Memorial: Charles Hliatzos
 - 10:45 a.m. - 4 Year Memorial: Dimitrios Hliatzos
                                - Catechism w Fr. Tom


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 Aug 23rd:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Aug 23rd:


WELCOME

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


METALLINOS GUITAR WORKSHOP

The songs of John Denver will be in focus for the next MGW session, which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, at 7 pm. All are welcome. 


SUNSHINE GROUP

Our September lunch is Thursday, September 17 at 12:30 PM at Ho Wah's.  Ho Wah's is at La Place at 2101 Richmond Rd.  Please bring $15/pp (Note--the new owners will not give a large party separate checks.).  We will be sitting at 3 large tables in the back of the restaurant.   Please let Maria Cashy know if you can attend at 216-390-2294 or [email protected] no later than September 13.  Please Note:  This is the 3rd Thursday of the month.  We are having fun this year, so please join us!  Everyone, seniors and sorta seniors are welcome!


5K WALK/RUN TO BENEFIT IOCC

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


DEVELOPING A LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH The HOLY TRINITY

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)


ST MARY OF EGYPT

St. Mary of Egypt needs people to come help unload the food truck the day before the third Saturday of each month at 4345 State Rd, Cleveland, OH 44019. The truck arrives at approximately noon Friday, although it is frequently delayed. The next unloading will be Friday, September 18th, 2026. For more information, contact: [email protected]


CHIOS SOCIETY ANNUAL PICNIC

Chios Society of Cleveland chapter #7 presents their 2026 Annual Family Picnic. To be held at St. Sava Pavilion, 2151 W. Wallings Rd in Broadview Hts on Saturday, Sept 19 from 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of great food, fellowship, and fun for all ages as we celebreate our Chian heritage and community together. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. available on SignUp Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A9AE28A0FBC70-64621591-chios. For more information, contact Dimitri Kalafatis at 216 990-1992 or by email at [email protected]


70 YEARS CELEBRATION

On September 23 we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the laying of the church cornerstone. A framed commemorative document displaying the signatures of many who were present is in the Brides' Room. We are seeking memories from some who may have been present, obviously at a young age, or who may have heard about it from parents. Please contact Fr Stephen by email- [email protected]. 


BOOK ZOOM GROUP

The Zoom Book Group will return on Thurs. evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm, starting Sept 24 and running for 8 weeks. They will be reading The Orthodox Way, written by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware of Diokleia (of Blessed Memory), a renowned theologian, scholar, teacher, writer and lecturer at Oxford University.

All are welcome to join us as we continue our journeys of faith & growth to discover & experience the Holy Trinity. If interested, contact Cynthis Terezis at [email protected]. Books can be purchased ($20) at the Church Library Bookstore or on Amazon.


COLLIS LECTURE

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.


ORTHODOX EDUCATION NEWS

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 Paper registration forms are also available in the Narthex. 

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.


EASTERN ORTHODOX WOMEN'S GUILD

As we close out the year and get ready to begin a New Church Year, the EOWG is also in full gear to reunite our friends from our neighboring Orthodox churches and make new friends who join us along with opportunities to deepen our faith.

In order to further unite the Orthodox Churches of Greater Cleveland and to continue to grow in Christ as One Church, the month of August has been declared our 'Membership Drive' month. Please consider joining our ministry and come to our FIRST meeting in September - and bring a friend!
Happening Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 6822 Broadview Rd. in Parma.


ALTAR BOYS

New Altar Boys are invited to join the group. Boys must be at least 10 years old, willing to commit to regular attendance and must attend an orientation on Saturday, October 3, 1:00-2:00 PM. Those interested should contact Fr Stephen by email- [email protected]. 


MEN WHO COOK

Calling All Chefs & Food Lovers! 🍽️
Our Men Who Cook fundraiser is Saturday, Oct. 3! We need chefs to cook and a crowd to eat. Everyone is invited to attend and support. First time presenting? Consider joining with a partner to cook and share! Not a cook? Come hungry and support our church! Sponsorship opportunities available. For details on entering a dish, attending this event and/or sponsoring, please contact Carol Furman 440-567-5825 or [email protected]. See you there!


2026 COFFEE HOSTS WANTED

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#/


FALL RETREAT

Please join Saints Constantine and Helen Saint Makrina Bible Study for a Fall Retreat on October 17, 2026 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Our speaker is Elissa Bjeletich Davis, an Orthodox author, podcaster and speaker. The topic is “Light Streams In” - In turbulent times, how are Christians to engage with this modern world? We look to Saint Porphyrios who teaches us to let Christ’s light stream into the darkness, and challenges us to radiate light.
Tickets are $15 which includes breakfast and lunch ($20 after 10/10).
Please contact Toni Madden at [email protected] for more information, or visit https://pci.jotform.com/form/262124886813159 to register.


ST. MAKRINA ZOOM BIBLE STUDY

Saint Makrina Bible Study will be returning to the book "Let Us be Attentive - Refections on the Sunday and Feastday Scripture Readings of the Orthodox Church". Please join us. We try to align our readings with the church calendar. 
You can participate as much or as little as you’d like. 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! Contact Toni Madden [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. 


CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS

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




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.

Apolytikion for Apodosis of the Dormition in the 1st Tone

You gave birth yet preserved your virginity. You fell asleep in death yet did not desert the world, O Theotokos. You were transported to life, as you are Mother of Life and, by virtue of your intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone

Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life.




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