SUNDAY BEFORE HOLY CROSS
MATINS:                             - 8:15 a.m.
LITURGY:                            - 9:30 a.m.
               PROSFORA:          Cynthia Asimakopoulos
               PANGARI:             Team A: Eftihia Tsengas, Dr. Michael Manos, Tom Parras
               EPISTLE:               Galatians 6:11-18
               GOSPEL:               John 3:13-17
               GREEK TEXT:        p. 204
               MEMORIAL:          40 Day Memorial: Dr Marinos Hionis
               PHILOPTOCHOS: - 11:00 a.m. - Officers Oath
               COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: the Hionis family (Cathedral Center)
STREAMING SERVICE:         youtube.com/stsconstantine

Mon, Sept 13th    - 7:30 p.m.  - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, Sept 14th   - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (Holy Cross)
Sat, Sept 18th     - 1:00 p.m. - Acolyte Class
                             - 5:00 p.m.   - Vespers
Sun, Sept 19th    - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                            - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                            - 10:45 a.m. - 1 year Memorial: Dorothy Kappos
 

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 12th:

• www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/p/s/2021/09/12/ma/gr-en/se.m09.d12.ma.pdf
  

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Sept 12th:

• www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/p/s/2021/09/12/li/gr-en/se.m09.d12.li.pdf

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.

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On Sun. Sept. 26th there will be a special reception after the Liturgy to thank all who helped make our 2021 Greek Festival a success. Please come!

We appreciate the response to our call for coffee hour hosts! The following dates are still open for YOUR chance to host:

• Oct 17th
• Nov 7th 
• Nov 21st
• Nov 28th (and beyond)

Coffee Hour has returned to our downstairs hall unless other events preclude it (as is the case this week). Please call the church office or email office@stsconstantine.com to volunteer. All local regulations regarding food service must be respected.

1)   New altar boys are being accepted this fall. Boys must 

          1) be 10 years old or older,
          2) willing to commit to regular attendance and
          3) attend an orientation on Saturday, Sept 18th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Names should be given to Ted Cherpas (tcherpas@stsconstantine.com) by September 15th.

2)  St. Elias Church in Akron will be hosting a regional young adult event (ages 21 - 35ish) on Saturday, September 18th. Vespers will be followed by a potluck supper  with a talk by Fr. Nicholas Halkias of Holy Trinity, Canton. See you then!

3) The Metropolis is launching a new HOPE/JOY (kindergarten - 6th grade) ministry: The Parable Program!"Starting September 1...parishes will receive a video containing a lesson on a parable and a step-by-step explanation and demonstration on a craft project that ties into the parable." Interested families may contact Ted to get involved.

4) YES North America is hosting a special series for youth ages 16 -25 entitled "Let Yourself Be Interrupted." The group will meet via Zoom from 8pm - 9pm on the following Tuesdays: September 14th, 21st, and 28th. Each week will feature a different reflection and small discussion groups. To participate, you must register by Sunday, September 12th. Contact Ted for the link to get signed up.

Upcoming Events:

In-person registration for both Greek School and Orthodox Education classes will be held this Sunday, September 12th - Stop by the table in the lobby to sign your children up. New registrants for preschool, please register by this date. 

Sunday, September 19th will be the first day of Orthodox Education in-person classes.

Saturday, September 25th will be the first day of Greek School classes for 1st-6th grades at 10 am. The following Saturday, the Preschool/Kindergarten Greek classes will begin at 9am - 10 am. If there are any questions, please email Maria Sikoutris at orthodox_education@stsconstantine.com.

Philoptochos is holding a Sock and Belt Drive. All donations of socks and belts will help the children of Fairfax School.  Please place all items in the donation bin as you walk in the church and have all donations in by October 1, 2021. Thank you!

Our Hearts and Wallets Fundraiser will be held October 14th this year. We look forward to seeing everyone for fellowship, fun, appetizers & wine.

To become a Philoptochos member or renew your old membership, you can pick up a form in the office or visit the website: stsconstantine.com/ministries/philoptochos/ 

For more updates on the work of Philoptochos, you can visit the Saints Constantine & Helen Philoptochos Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/375405554026.

Bible Study

Online Bible Study sessions are currently being scheduled. If you are interested in an invite, or for current dates and topics, please email dtsengas@yahoo.com.
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Prayer Team

We will be holding prayer sessions every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday of each week at 8:30pm (EST) for all those who are able to participate. Dean Tsengas will be leading the evening prayer sessions on Zoom. Contact him at dtsengas@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.

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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)

We have had a couple of inquiries lately looking for someone to provide home assistance for senior parishioners. If you are able to assist, or know of someone who might be suitable, please contact the office at (216) 932-3300 or by email to office@stsconstantine.com.