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Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2022-06-05
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Today
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
This Week
Hymns of the Day
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION AT STS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN CATHEDRAL IS DONE IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

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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

Contact Information

Sade L Frayer
office manager

office@stsconstantine.com | 2169323300

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Today

June 5, 2022

06/05/2022

SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS
MATINS: 8:15 a.m. 
LITURGY: 9:30 a.m. 
EPISTLE: Acts 20:16-18, 28-36
GOSPEL:  John 17:1-13
GREEK TEXT: p. 84
ACOLYTES: Team B
PROSFORA: Connie Tsironis
PANGARI: Team C: George Stamatis, Helen Demore
COFFEE HOSTS: Sts Constantine and Helen Choir
MEMORIAL: 10:45 a.m.
       -  6 months Memorial for  Michael Zoumbas 
       -  1 year Memorial for Dr Mary Petrelli-Vasilakes
ORTHODOX EDUCATION: Graduates Reception


STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine

WELCOME: Fr. Nicholas Manuel


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14

At that time, being raised from the dead, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. The disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.

When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Tone. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, 28-36.

IN THOSE DAYS, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesos, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. And from Miletos he sent to Ephesos and called to him the elders of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: "Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, 'it is more blessed to give than to receive.' " And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

Gospel Reading

Fathers of the 1st Council
The Reading is from John 17:1-13

At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work which you gave me to do; and now, Father, you glorify me in your own presence with the glory which I had with you before the world was made.

"I have manifested your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world; yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you; for I have given them the words which you gave me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you did send me. I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are mine; all mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus. For He still pleads even now as Man for my salvation; ...
St. Gregory the Theologian
4th Theological Oration, 4th Century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, June 6th    - 8:30 a.m. - Festival baking: Galatoboureko
                          - Vacation Church School begins
                          - 6:00 p.m. - Sr. Hellenic Dancers
                          -  7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Weds, June 8th - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy: St. Kalliopi
                           - 6:00 p.m. - Sr. Hellenic Dancers
Sat, June 11th   - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy: Sat of Souls
                          - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers
Sun, June 12th  - PENTECOST
                           - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
                           - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy


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 June 5th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on June 5th:


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.


GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Due to unavoidable circumstances, our General Assembly meeting for this coming Sunday has been cancelled. We have decided to reschedule the General Assembly to Sunday, June 26th. We apologize for any confusion this may cause and ask that you plan to join us at the end of the month for our regular community meeting.


FATHERS DAY

The Philoptochos is collecting the names of our fathers, grandfathers and godfathers to be commemorated on Fathers' Day, Sunday, June 19th.

The list of names and donation checks should be directed to the Philoptochos Society and received no later than Sunday, June 12th.


ST. HERMAN GOLF CLASSIC

St. Herman House 9th Annual Golf Classic at Tanglewood Club in Chagrin Falls will take place on Monday, June 27th, 2022. Tee-time is 11:30 am. Register as an  individual golfer for $175; or $650 for a foursome before June 10th. ($700 after June 10). Lunch and dinner provided. All proceeds support St. Herman House. Last year, more than $75,000 was raised! Register to golf or become a sponsor at www.sainthermans.org/golf. 


DANCE PRACTICE

Practices for our Senior Hellenic Dancers are on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. 


VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL

There is still time to sign up for Vacation Church School, and we are still accepting registrants. However, the fee  is now $12.00. If there are any questions, please email Maria Sikoutris at orthodox_education@stsconstantine.com.


ORTHODOX EDUCATION UPDATED NEWS

  • June 5th -- Graduates’ Celebration
  • June 6th-Friday, June 10th -- Vacation Church School
  • June 18th -- OE Picnic  at Highland Heights Park and Pool, 1:00 p.m.

If there are any questions, please email Maria Sikoutris at  orthodox_education@stsconstantine.com.


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) The Sr. Hellenic Dancers will begin their summer practices on Monday, June 6th. Practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please note: there is an enforced attendance policy to perform at the festival. See Pres. Christina or Ted with any questions.

2) The Jr. Hellenic Dancers will begin their summer practices on Monday, June 13th. Practices will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Contact Elena Willis with any questions.

3) OCF (college student ministry) will host a summer reunion dinner on Tuesday, June 14th @ 7:30 p.m. at the Melt in Independence. College students from the area as well as St. Cons college students home for the summer are all welcome. To RSVP, kindly contact Ted by Friday, June 10th.

4) GOYA is joining FOCUS for its annual backpack drive. You can participate by volunteering to fill a backpack for a student in need right here in Cleveland. The packing list includes items like pencils, folders, and index cards. The deadline to have everything collected is Sunday, July 31st. Please see Ted to get involved.

5) Greek Day at Kennywood will take place on Tuesday, July 19th. What better place to have a camp reunion than at an amusement park? Interested youth must  RSVP to Ted to get the group ticket rate as well secure a spot in the St. Cons carpool.


COFFEE HOUR RETURNS - HOSTS WANTED

Coffee Hour is back in the Cathedral Center. Open dates begin June 12th and stretch into the summer.  Please send an email to office@stsconstantine.com or call the church office to book your preferred day. 


FAITH IN ACTION - Upcoming Activities

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.

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.

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)


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Tone

The angelic powers appeared at your tomb, and those guarding it became as dead. Mary stood at your grave seeking your pure body. But you stripped the power of Hades, yet were not touched by corruption. You met the virgin and granted her life. O Lord, who

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Cross Press


Apolytikion for Holy Ascension in the 4th Tone

Thou hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God, and gladdened Thy disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit; and they were assured by the blessing that Thou art the Son of God and Redeemer of the world.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Apolytikion for Fathers of the 1st Council in the Plagal 4th Tone

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

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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 2nd Tone

O Christ our God, upon fulfilling Your dispensation for our sake, You ascended in Glory, uniting the earthly with the heavenly. You were never separate but remained inseparable, and cried out to those who love You, "I am with you and no one is against you."

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press


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