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Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral
Publish Date: 2022-06-26
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Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral

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  • 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

June 26, 2022

SECOND SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
MATINS: 8:15 a.m. 
LITURGY: 9:30 a.m. 
EPISTLE: Romans 2:10-16
GOSPEL:  Matthew 4:18-23
GREEK TEXT: p. 96 (black book)
PROSFORA: Despina Tsiliandis 
PANGARI: Team B: Marguarite Stephanopoulos, Jason Berry, Costa Sarris
COFFEE HOSTS: Parish Council
GENERAL ASSEMBLY: 11:30 a.m.

STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 1st Tone. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16.

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality. All who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. When Gentiles who have not the law do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or perhaps excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.


Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 4:18-23

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left their boat and their father, and followed him. And he went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

Prayer, fasting, vigil and all other Christian practices, however good they may be in themselves, do not constitute the aim of our Christian life, although they serve as the indispensable means of reaching this end. The true aim of our Christian life consists in the acquisition of the Holy Spirit of God.
St. Seraphim of Sarov
The Acquisition of the Holy Spirit: Chapter 3, The Little Russian Philokalia Vol. 1; Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood pg. 79, 19th century

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This Week

THIS COMING WEEK

Mon, June 27th  - 9:30 a.m. - Festival baking: Dolmathes
                          - 6:00 p.m. - Jr.& Sr. Hellenic Dancers
                          -  7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Tues, June 28th - 7:00 p.m.  - Vespers: North Royalton
Weds, June 29th - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy: St. Paul, Wallings Road
                           - 6:00 p.m. - Jr.& Sr. Hellenic Dancers
                           - 6:30 p.m. - Youth Advisory Meeting
Thurs, June 30th 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (12 Apostles)
Sat, July 2nd        - No Vespers this week
Sun, July 3rd       -  8:15 a.m. - Matins
                           - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy 
                         
  - 11:30 a.m. - General Assembly


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 26th:

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on June 26th:


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.


TRADITION

From Monday June 20th thru Tuesday June 28th we observe the Fast of the Holy Apostles.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Reminder: the General Assembly meeting has been rescheduled to today, Sunday, June 26th. We ask that you plan to join us after services today for our regular community meeting.


FESTIVAL BAKING

Baking for the 2022 Greek Festival has begun! Schedules are posted outside the Cathedral Center and are available from the office on request. Dates for the week ahead will be shown in the This Week section of the bulletin whenever room permits.


ORTHODOX EDUCATION UPDATED NEWS

 The Greek Kindergarten class scheduled for June 25th has been cancelled.

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


ST. HERMAN HOUSE ON-LINE AUCTION

The St. Herman House On-Line Auction is online now, closes Monday, June 27th at 5:30pm, and is open to everyone. Many exciting prizes including restaurant gift cards, boat rides, museum passes, desserts, golf foursomes and much more.  To view the auction items and place a bid, please visit:  www.32auctions.com/organizations/65716/auctions/123243


COFFEE HOUR CANCELLED.. ?

 

Coffee Hour is Cancelled for the month of July - unless we get some volunteers! The following dates are in need of hosts:

- July 3rd
- July 10th
- July 31st

Please send an email to office@stsconstantine.com or call the church office to book your preferred day. 


DANCE PRACTICE

Practices for both Junior and Senior Hellenic Dancers are on Mondays and Wednesdays,  here at Church from 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. However, please note there will be NO PRACTICE on July 4th or 6th, in observance of the holiday. Practice will resume as of July 11th.


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


GOYA / YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES

1) The Metropolis of Pittsburgh is pleased to offer a NEW ministry: Family Camp at Camp Nazareth - "Healthy Fun for Everyone, For All Ages!" The event will be the weekend of Sept 16th - 18th. Alex Corkos will be the keynote speaker. Registration will open on July 1st. Sign up quickly at pittsburgh.goarch.org as space is limited!

2)  St. Kyranna Young Adult Cooking Class( @ 7:00 p.m. Our guest instructor will be Perry Zohos, and our theme will be "Anatolian Cuisine". Fellowship with wine & board games will follow after class.  RSVP by Tuesday, July 5th to Ted at tcherpas@stsconstantine.com.  

3) 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 by Friday, July 1st to get the group ticket rate as well secure a spot in the St. Cons carpool.  Also, please be aware that Kennywood is going CASHLESS! Cash-to-card kiosks will be available on site.

4) Orthodoxy on Tap (ages 21 - 35ish) will have its next event on Saturday, July 23rd @ 6:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Alyssa Kyritsis, the new Metropolis of Pittsburgh Youth Director, and we will meet at Annunciation, Akron. RSVP by Monday, July 18th. The event is BYOB, and will be preceded by Vespers at 5:00 p.m.

5) 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.


ZOE FOR LIFE REQUEST

ZOE for Life®️  is growing and has more roles to fill. An Executive Director is sought to lead our Women's Center. This would be a full time position in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. We are also still looking for someone with a background in Accounting who could volunteer a few hours a month to assist our Treasurer.
For more information on the Executive Director position, or to submit a resume, contact: paulamk@roadrunner.com. If you are able to volunteer to help our Treasurer, please reach out to Karen Contoveros, cell ph. 440-759-6215. Thank you.


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)


GREEK FESTIVAL

St. Demetrios Rocky River is  the final day of their annual Festival today, June 26th. They are back to being in-person and we look forward to a successful cultural event! For more information, you can visit SaintDemetriosRR.org.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 1st Tone

Although the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers guarded Your most pure body, You arose on the third day, O Savior, giving life to the world. For this reason, the heavenly powers cried out to you, O Giver of Life: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, only Lover of Mankind!

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 2nd Tone

A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.
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