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Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2019-11-17
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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 B
PANGARI: Team B: Marguarite Stephanopoulos, Jason Berry, Costa Sarris
PROSFORO: Paula Kappos
LIBRARY GREETERS: Vickie Nolidis and Nellie Baltazzi
COFFEE HOUR: Hosted by the Karfes, Vrettas, Paliobeis, and Karavolos Families
GOSPEL: Luke 12:16-21
GREEK TEXT OF GOSPEL: (Page 157 in Black Books)
LITURGY: 9:30 am
OE: 10:30 am - Muffins w Mom (3/4,7/8, & 11/12)
MEMORIAL: 10:45 am - (40 Day) - Theodora Karfes
MEMORIAL: 10:45 am - (5 yr.) for Helen Vrettas, Mother of Pete (Sharon), Arthur (Elana), Frank (Debbie); Grandmother and Great Grandmother, and Sister of Emily Scocos
MEMORIAL: 10:45 am - (40 Day) Irini Paliobeis, Mother of John (Mary)
LITTLE SAINTS READING CLUB: 10:45 am
CHRISMATION: 11:00 am - Denise Poulos
ORTHODOX FORUM: 11:30 am - Dr, Michael Manos will speak on the topic, “You’re going to have to serve somebody—the message of Orthodoxy in modern times."
GOYA BOYS BASKETBALL: 11:30 am


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 1st Tone. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Just as the Fathers lay down that perfect love knows no sin, so I for my part declare that a perfect sense of death is free from fear ... The remembrance of death, like all other blessings, is a gift of God- He who has died to all things remembers death ...
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

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This Week

November 18 through November 24

MON. 11/18
6:00 pm - St. Hermans Benefit at St. Ignatius High School
6:30 pm - GOYA Girls Basketball
7:30 pm - Gamblers Anonymous

TUE. 11/19
6:30 pm - OPA Dance
6:30 pm - GOYA Boys Basketball

WED. 11/20
10:00 am - St. Makrina Bible Study
4:00 pm - Greek Kindergarten
6:30 pm - GOYA Girls Basketball
7:00 pm - Bible Study 

THUR. 11/21
9:30 am - Liturgy (Entrance of Theotokos)
6:30 pm  - GOYA Boys Basketball

SAT. 11/23
9:00 am - Philoptochos Baking
9:00 am - Greek Preschool/Kindergarten
10:00 am - Greek School
5:00 pm - Vespers (& Confessions)

SUN. 11/24
IOCC SUNDAY
9:30 am - Liturgy
10:45 am - OE - Granolas w Grandparents/SpecialP (PreK-2)
10:45 am - Memorial - (50 yr) for Christina Papadelis
11:30 am - OE Teachers Meeting
11:30 am - GOYA Boys Basketball


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

November 17-- Little Saints Reading Club/Speaker "Ted Cherpas on his St. Paul Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey 7th-12th Grades in the Conference Room
November 24-- Granolas with Grandparents for PreK-2nd. Grandparents or a special guest are very welcome to come and sit in OE class preschool through 2nd grade
December 1-- Program Practice for many
December 8—Christmas practice during OE and Christmas Program to follow


ST. MAKRINA BIBLE STUDY

St. Makrina Bible Study will take place Wednesday at the Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd. from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Everyone is welcome to join us whenever you are able. For more information please call Melissa Manos at 216-921-8577.


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.)
St. Herman's Dinner - volunteer to help serve dinner at St. Herman's House on Saturday, Dec. 21 @ 5:30 p.m.
Men & Women’s Bible Study – come and discuss the Book of John Chapters 11 – 15 at the next Men & Women’s Bible Study on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 7 – 8 p.m. We meet at the Church.
Zelma George Salvation Army Family Shelter – participate in movie night w/ the Zelma George families - Sat. Dec. 7, at the Tower City theater.
Contact peter.poulos@case.edu to RSVP for any of these activities or if you have questions.

 


ORTHODOX FORUM

The next Forum will take place on Sunday, 11:30 AM. Dr, Micael Manos will speak on the topic, “You’re going to have to serve somebody—the message of Orthodoxy in modern times." Dr. Peter Gilbert will speak on Sunday, November 24. The subject of his presentation will be Judaism during the time of Jesus. 


GOYA FALL RETREAT AT CAMP NAZARETH

Registration for the 2019 GOYA Fall Retreat at Camp Nazareth will be November 22 - 24. Camp registration is now online at pittsburgh.goarch.org. Questions about the event may be sent to Marina Papafil at camp@pittsburgh.goarch.org. Contact Ted to reserve your spot in a St. Cons GOYA carpool.


BAKING HELP NEEDED

We need to start preparing for our Thanksgiving and Christmas bake sales. Mark your calendar and come help us when you can: November 23, December 7, 14 & 21. We start at 9 am.


COFFEE HOUR

We are in need of volunteers to host Coffee Hour. The dates available are: Nov. 24, Dec. 22, 29. Please call the Church Office at (216) 932-3300 to sign up. Thank you.


SR DANCERS

The Sr. Dancers will be performing at the annual "Arts of Thanksgiving" event on Monday, November 25th hosted by B'nai Jeshurun Congregation (Synagogue) in Pepper Pike. RSVPs or questions may be sent either Pres. Christina or Ted Cherpas.

GOYA Christmas Card

It's that time of the year again when GOYA can assist you with your holiday greetings. Wish other in our community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year by e-mailing Ted or by picking up an order form on the youth bulletin board. The deadline for orders is Dec. 1 st.


SAVE THE DATE

Please mark your calendar for the Sts. Constantine and Helen Lenten Retreat which will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Details to follow.
 

ST HERMAN EVENT

St. Herman House - FOCUS is hosting its 7th Annual Fall Speaker Event titled “Beyond the Numbers: A Closer Look at Living in Poverty” on November 18 at 6 pm at the Breen Center in Ohio City. Free parking in the lot adjacent to the building. $30 suggested donation. Tickets may be purchased through the parish representatives (Alan Steinberger, Anna Vedouras & Maria Misthos Cashy) or purchased online at www.focusnorthamerica.org/clevelandevent
 

GOYA CHRISTMAS CARD

GOYA Christmas Card: It’s that time of year again when GOYA can assist you with your holiday greetings. Wish others in our community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year by e-mailing Ted or by picking up an order form on the youth bulletin board. The deadline for orders is December 1.


ORTHODOXY ON TAP FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Orthodoxy on Tap for young adults ages 21 - 35(ish) will next take place on Friday, December 6.  Our guest speaker is TBA, but our location is confirmed for St. Matthew, North Royalton. Mark your calendars from now, and send any questions to Ted by e-mailing: <gorealcleveland@gmail.com>. 


HAT, MITTEN AND SOCK DRIVE

Philoptochos has started their annual hat, mitten, and sock drive for the Fairfax Schools.All donations may be placed in the brown bin in the entrance of our church. Remember “No one has ever become poor by giving.”


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.


HOLY UNCTION

The annual Pan-Orthodox Holy Unction service will be served at St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral (3256 Warren Rd, Cleveland) on Friday, November 15 at 7 PM. All are invited.


THANK YOU

Congratulations to Fr. Robert Stephanopoulos on the 60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. Many thanks to the hosts of the reception in his honor: Dr. John & Helen Collis, Alex & Paula Kappos, George & Laura Kappos, Andy & Katherine Kartalis, Bert & Marjorie Moyar and Christina Callos. 


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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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