Those wishing to follow the livestreamed services with a written text may do so using the links below.
Electronic Version of Orthros (Matins) on Sept 6th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/2026/09/06/ma/gr-en/se.m09.d06.ma.pdf

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Sept 6th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/h/s/2026/09/06/ma/gr-en/index.html

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

The next MGW session will be this Tuesday, September 8, at 7 pm. As we close out our third year of Grammy hopefuls, we will be focusing our efforts on the music of John Denver. All are welcome!

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

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)

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross is the first major feast of the Ecclesiastical New Year, celebrated September 14. It is also the feast day of Hellenic College Holy Cross and on this day we ask you to look to the cross, think of Christ’s sacrifice for humankind and give sacrificially of yourself.
Our goal is to welcome as many new monthly donors to the Advocate Program as possible. By giving monthly, you provide the school consistent income that helps it educate and spiritually form the clergy needed for the 70 parishes currently without an assigned priest – and to all parishes in need. Visit https://www.hchc.edu/day-of-giving-2026/ for a link to donate.

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!

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 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]

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]. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Upcoming Youth and Young Adult Metropolis Events:
September 18-20 Family Camp, Camp Nazareth. To learn more or register go to:  https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/family-camp

October 17: Wonderfully Made Retreat at Holy Cross, Pittsburgh. To learn more or register go to:  https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/wonderfully-made

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]. 

Calling All Chefs & Food Lovers! 🍽️
The 4th annual  Men Who Cook will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3! Philoptochos will be selling tickets to the event during this week's coffee hour. All proceeds  will benefit the charities of the Philoptochos. 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!

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.

We now have only one open coffee hour date in September but nearly all of October is available. 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#/

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.