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Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2021-05-23
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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

May 23, 2021

05/23/2021

SUNDAY OF THE PARALYTIC

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MATINS:                8:15 am
LITURGY:              9:30 a.m.
     PROSFORA:    Cynthia Asimakopoulos
     PANGARI:        Team A: Eftihia Tsengas, Dr. Michael Manos, Tom Parras
     EPISTLE:          Acts 9:32-42
     GOSPEL:          John 5:1-15 (GREEK TEXT p. 68, black book)
     COFFEE HOUR: Sponsored by Heidi Peters & Anna Warren
     PASTRY SALE:  Philoptochos will be selling remaining items from  
our Gyro/Pastry sale during coffee hour after church.  Checks are preferred.

     TRISAGION:   Angela Kent (3 years) 

 


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Fifth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:13-35

At that time, two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" And they stood still looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see." And he said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.


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 Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42.

In those days, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him, "Please come to us without delay." So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping, and showing tunics and other garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, rise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Paralytic
The Reading is from John 5:1-15

At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?" The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me." Jesus said to him, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk." And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked.

Now that day was the sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet." But he answered them, "The man who healed me said to me, 'Take up your pallet, and walk.' "They asked him, "Who is the man who said to you, 'Take up your pallet, and walk'?" Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you." The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

Great is the profit of the divine Scriptures, and all-sufficient is the aid which comes from them ... For the divine oracles are a treasury of all manner of medicines, so that whether it be needful to quench pride, to lull desire to sleep, to tread under foot the love of money, ... from them one may find abundant resource.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 37 on John 5, 4th Century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, May 24th    - 7:30 p.m.    - Gamblers Anonymous
Fri,   May 28th     - 7:30 p.m.    - Gamblers Anonymous 
Sat, May 29th      - 5:00 p.m.   - Vespers
Sun, May 30th     - 8:15 a.m.   - Matins
                            - 9:30 a.m.   - Liturgy 


NEW POLICIES AT CHURCH

We are delighted to announce that the conditions are improving and restrictions in the Cathedral are being lifted. 
 
As far as worship is concerned, we are required to provide safe space in the church for parishioners who are not yet vaccinated or otherwise immunocompromised. For now, those spaces will be the four pews in the back of the church on the right side (near the icon of Christ blessing the children) and the balcony. In these two areas, parishioners should wear masks and be socially distanced. In the rest of the church, there are no restrictions. 
 
For the time being, Holy Communion will be offered as it has been for the last year- the faithful are asked to not close their mouth on the spoon. 
 
Below is a link to the official announcement of His Eminence Metropolitan Savas. 
 
St. John Chrysostom used to say, “Glory to God in all things.” We say, “Amen.”
 

 

 

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.


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 May 16:


Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on May 09:


ST HERMAN'S FUNDRAISER

ST. HERMAN HOUSE
GOLF CLASSIC & AUCTION


The St. Herman's Golf Classic is back! The 8th Annual St. Herman Golf Classic will take place Monday, June 14th at the Tanglewood Club. If you would like to play and/or be a sponsor, please contact Dick Warren (216-287-6886) or sign up electronically at www.sainthermans.org/golf. Details are on the bulletin board.

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DOOR PRIZES

If you have any door prizes that you are able to donate to the St. Herman Golf Classic auction, please contact Anna Warren (216-287-6890).


FAITH IN ACTION - Upcoming Activities

Bible Study

Zoom Evening Prayers: Zoom in and participate in Evening Prayers with other parishioners held from 8:30 to 8:50 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday. It is a great way to have fellowship during these challenging times. For a zoom invite, please email peter.poulos@case.edu.

Zoom Bible Study: Zoom in and participate in Bible Study with other parishioners held from 8:30 to 9 p.m. once every few weeks (usually on Thursdays). It is a great way to have fellowship during these challenging times. For a zoom invite, please email peter.poulos@case.edu.

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Prayer Team

If you are interested in joining the prayer team to keep others in your daily prayers, either email pmp17@case.edu or text (216) 288-1972 ahead of time to receive the link. You will need to provide your name and email address to receive the Zoom invite. If you have any requests for our prayer team, or if you have questions about other activities, please send them to peter.poulos@case.edu

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Thank you and keep the faith!
Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.  (James 2:18)


AWARD PRESENTATION

On Sunday, May 23rd, Brigid Ioannou will receive the Chi-Rho Medal for completing a scouting program studying Eastern Orthodoxy. She met with Fr. Stephen and Ted multiple times to learn about the Divine Liturgy, the Bible, and our Church's theology. Congratulations, Brigid!

 


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) Orthodoxy on Tap will have its next young adult event (ages 21 - 35ish) on Thursday, May 27th @ 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.  The guest speaker will be Fr. Jacob Saylor, a young adult priest currently serving Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Scottsdale, AZ. RSVP by Wednesday, May 26th to gorealcleveland@gmail.com

2) GOYA has been invited to a sand volleyball tournament hosted by St. Paul, North Royalton on Saturday, June 5th. This will be an all-day event. Details are forthcoming, but save the date for now. See Ted with any questions.  

3) will volunteer at St. Mary of Egypt Food Bank for a summer service project on Monday, June 7th @ 6:30 p.m. Because of COVID policies, we will help only with bagging the groceries rather than directly assist in distributing them. To participate, RSVP to Ted by Friday, May 28th.

4) All young adults (ages 21 - 35ish) are invited to a potluck fellowship at Annunciation, Akron on Friday, June 18th @ 6:00 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a fasting-friendly dish to share. Fr. Nicholas Manuel will lead a discussion on how technology has affected us during the pandemic. RSVP to Fr. Nick at nmanuel@annunciationakron.org.

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ORTHODOX EDUCATION UPDATED NEWS

Upcoming Class Events:

Sun,   May 30th  - PreK-12 - in person classes
                           followed by our graduation luncheon
Mon, June 7th  - Vacation Church School begins

Vacation Church School runs from Mon, June 7th - Fri, June 11th from 9 am - 3 pm daily. The registration fee is $10.00 if paid by the deadline of Monday, May 24th ($12.00 afterwards) Parents are encouraged to check their email for up to the minute announcements of classes.  Contact Maria at orthodox_education@stsconstantine.com with any questions or comments.

 


MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Cemetery visitations will be as follows:

Sat May 29, 10:00-10:30 AM - Prophet Elias section of Hillcrest Memorial Park

Sat May 29, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM - Knollwood Cemetery

Mon May 31, 9:30-11:30 AM - St. Theodosius Cemetery (following the memorial service for veterans) 

Mon May 31, 1:00-3:00 PM - Lake View Cemetery. The usual route through the cemetery will be followed, but to avoid confusion, feel free to contact Fr Stephen (frstephen@stsconstantine.com) before May 31 to get more information. 


LIVESTREAM ISSUES

We have been experiencing problems with our livestream that are related to our Internet service. Thank you for your patience. 


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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal 1st Tone

Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.

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 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)

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal 4th Tone

Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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