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Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2019-09-29
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Today
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
This Week
Hymns of the Day

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Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (216) 932-3300
  • Fax:
  • (216) 932-0825
  • Street Address:

  • 3352 Mayfield Road

  • Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
  • Mailing Address:

  • 3352 Mayfield Road

  • Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

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Today

SUNDAY

ACOLYTES: Team A
PANGARI: Team C: Costa Tsatiris, George Stamatis, William Chevako
PROSFORO: Nellie Baltazzi
GREETERS: Bill and Jill Fanos
LIBRARY GREETERS: Elaine Joaquin
GOSPEL:  Luke 6:31-36
GREEK TEXT OF GOSPEL: (Page 139 in Black Books)
LITURGY: 9:30 am
OE OPEN HOUSE (1/2 & 9/10): 10:30 am
MEMORIAL: 10:45 am - In Memory of Thespina Serago (40 days) and John Serago (4 yrs), Loving Parents of Deena, Rozann Korb (Ken), John (Kim) and Michael (Jeanmarie)
COFFEE HOUR: 11:00 am - Hosted by the Serago Family in Loving Memory of their parents Thespina and John Serago
OE PARENT MEETING: 11:30
COLLIS LECTURE: 2:00 pm



 


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 2nd Tone. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Christians should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute nor on sinners nor on disorderly persons. But they should look upon all persons with a single mind and a pure eye so that it may be for such a person almost a natural and fixed attitude never to despise or judge or abhor anyone or to divide people and put them into boxes for this is purity of heart, that, when you see the sinner and the weak, you have compassion and show mercy to them.
St. Makarios the Great
Homilies 5.8, 4th century

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This Week

September 30th, through October 6th

MON. 9/30
7:30 pm - Gamblers Anonymous

TUE. 10/1
6:30 pm - OPA Dance

FRI. 10/4
7:00 pm - Orthodoxy on Tap (Akron)

SAT. 10/5
10:00 am - Greek School
5:00 pm - Vespers (& Confessions)

SUN. 10/6
9:30 am: Liturgy
10:30 am: OE Open House (K & 7/8)
10:45 am: Memorial: 40 Day Memorial for Pantelis Liamos, husband of Vasiliki Liamos, daughters Thomae Liamos and Mary Hocevar, grandfather Theon Christokis.
10:45 am: Little Saints Reading Club
11:00 am: Coffee Hour: Hosted by the family of Pantelis Liamos
CREDIT CARD SUNDAY

 


RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION AT STS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN CATHEDRAL IS DONE IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

1) Orthodox Education students & teachers.
2) Elderly & people with disabilities.
3) Parents with infants being carried in arms.
4) The rest of the congregation and visitors wishing to receive will be dismissed row by row from front to back.

Only practicing Orthodox Christians may receive sacraments.


ORTHODOX EDUCATION

OPEN HOUSE
September 29th -- 1st/2nd and 9th/10th.
October 6th -- Kindergarten and 7th/8th Grades
October 13th – Preschool and 5th/6th Grades
Signs will be posted on the doors where classes will be. Parents are very welcome to come and sit with their child during class.
Little Saints Reading Club – October 6th
Parent meeting -- after OE class September 29th in the alcove downstairs across from the OE work room past the double doors

 


GREEK SCHOOL

The Preschool/Kindergarten class will begin Saturday, October 5th 9:00-9:45 am.
Saturday, October 19th – Our 2nd Greek cultural and language day will be at our church again from 1:15pm until about 4:00 or 4:30. Interactive cultural and easy language activities will be offered for all grades regardless of their knowledge of Greek. Please RSVP Maria at orthodox_education@stsconstantine.com by October 12th.
Saturday, November 2nd - will be our 7th Diocesan Greek Language Festival at St. Demetrios Rocky River from 11am-3pm for any student who has studied Greek from Kindergarten through 12th grades. Students can enter artwork, play their instruments or other in a talent show and participate in a quiz bowl. Please e-mail Maria at orthodox_education@stsconstantine.com for further details and to include you on the roster.


PHILOPTOCHOS - SAVE THESE DATES

10/5 Presidents Lunch - Shaker Heights Country Club
11/7 Open Hearts and Wallets Fundraiser

FAITH IN ACTION

Prayer Team - join the prayer team and keep others in your daily prayers. (Prayer Requests - If you have any prayer requests for our prayer team, please send them to peter.poulos@case.edu.)
Salvation Army Zelma George Family Shelter – money donations needed to purchase school supplies and kids' clothes for the Back to School Party on Saturday, September 28th from 1-3:00 p.m. In addition, volunteers are needed to help with the event.
St. Herman's Lunch/Dinner - volunteer to help serve lunch or dinner at St. Herman's House of Hospitality located in Ohio City.
Bible Study - come and discuss the Book of John Chapters 1-5 at the next Men and Women's Bible Study on Wednesday, September 25th from 7 to 8 p.m. We meet at the church.
Contact peter.poulos@case.edu to RSVP for any of these activities or if you have questions.


COLLIS LECTURE

Lecture at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Sunday, 9/29/2019 at 2:00 PM. “Dangerous Beauty:  Medusa in Classical Art”.  Free: reservations required 216.421.7350 or engage.clevelandart.org beginning 8/1/2019.  Contact Renee Steffas hygienist83@yahoo.com or 216.287.5628, Bea Meros 440.449.5035 or Linda Glynias lglynias@gmail.com or 216-469-2663 for more information about the Hellenic Preservation Reception following the Lecture.


ORTHODOXY ON TAP

Orthodoxy on Tap for young adults ages 21 - 35(ish) will next take place on Friday, October 4th. Our guest speaker is TBA, but our location is confirmed for Annuncation, Akron. Mark your calendars from now, and send any questions to Ted by e-mailing: gorealcleveland@gmail.com.

 


ORTHODOX FORUM

The Orthodox Forum will begin on Sunday, October 13th, 11:30 am -12:00 pm.
The first presenter for the Orthodox Forum is John Collis, MD. The topic is “The amazing book of revelation”, part I.


SAVE THE DATE

On Sunday, October 13, The Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery will be hosting its 6th Annual Dinner Banquet at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Pittsburgh. A 3:30 pm service will be followed by dinner in the church hall and a silent auction of a wide assortment of the monastery's original iconography. For more information call (724) 352-3999; or visit www.NativityoftheTheotokosMonastery.org; or register at www.eventbrite.com.


NEXT GOYA MEETING

Our next GOYA meeting will take place on Sunday, October 13th @ 11:30 a.m. in the alcove. See Ted with any questions.


ORTHODOX SINGLES GROUP

Those interested in forming an Orthodox Singles Group are invited on Sunday, October 13 to the St. Matthew the Evangelist Orthodox Church, 10383 Albion, North Royalton, following Divine Liturgy and during coffee hour. The purpose it that God will use this opportunity for Orthodox Christian fellowship among local singles, to connect them to a sense of His abiding love and presence in all of our lives. The group leader is Lea Patton (Povozhaev), a member of St. Nicholas Church in Mentor.


GOYA

GOYA will be visiting St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Food Bank on Saturday, October 19th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. This will be our fall service project. Send RSVPs and any questions to Ted Cherpas.


PLEASE JOIN US

ZOE for Life! invites you to a showing of the movie UNPLANNED, which tells the true story of an eye-opening look inside the abortion industry through one woman's inspiring transformation. Please join us on Saturday, October 19 following 5:00 Vespers at Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, 5025 East Mill Road, Broadview Heights. Pizza and discussion to follow. Age appropriate for high school through adult.


OUR ANNUAL PARISH "FALL FEST"

Our annual parish "Fall Fest" will occur on Sunday, October 27th for all HOPE, JOY, and GOYA families from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.. It will be a wonderful afternoon of friends, games, candy, costumes, music, and more! We look forward to seeing you then. Contact Ted with any questions.


CAVS GREEK NIGHT

Cavs Greek Night - Nov. 29! Tickets are on sale at cavsgreeknight.com. DEADLINE IS OCT. 25. Join Greeks from across the region as we celebrate our community, culture, and heritage with the Cleveland Cavaliers as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks and the Antetokounmpo brothers, Giannis "Greek Freak" and Thanasi. Tickets include a commemorative hat, and on court fan experiences will be offered in order of ticket purchase. Visit the website for details or email tickets@cavsgreeknight.com.


COFFEE HOUR

We are in need of volunteers to host Coffee Hour. The dates available are: Oct. 13. Please call the Church Office at (216) 932-3300 to sign up. Thank you.


RESOURCE

Information on the Orthodox Churches of Greater Cleveland:
www.orthodoxcleveland.us


PLEASE SING

The congregation is asked to sing together the responses to the litanies after the Great Entrance (pp. 33-37) and after the Holy Anaphora (pp. 51-53).


VISITORS & SACRAMENTS

Everyone is welcome in the Orthodox Church & may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) at the end of the service, but only practicing Orthodox Christians may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.


ZOE

ZOE for Life!® is looking for a part-time secretary/executive assistant.  Hours are extremely flexible and will range from 4 to 8 hours per week. Pay is negotiable depending on skills of the person hired.   Applicants must support the mission of ZOE for Life!®   If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to  paulamk@roadrunner.com.


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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for the Church in the Plagal 4th Tone

Your Apostle among the Rulers, St. Constantine, who once beheld in the sky the image of Your Cross, and who like Paul received his calling not from man, once entrusted the Ruling City into Your hand. We entreat You to restore it in peace forever, at the intercession of the Theotokos, O Lord who loves humanity. (Copyright Fr. Seraphim Dedes, used by permission. All rights reserved)


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