NINTH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
MATINS: 8:15 a.m.
LITURGY: 9:30 a.m.
EPISTLE: I Corinthians 3:9-17
GOSPEL: Matthew 14:22-34
GREEK TEXT: p. 110 (black book)
PROSFORA: Katina Nicolakakis
PANGARI: Team A: Eftihia Tsengas, Steven Demetriou, Tom Parras
COFFEE HOSTS: the Cherpas family
STREAMING SERVICE: youtube.com/stsconstantine
Ninth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:19-31
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe." Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and My God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, you may have life in His name.
Prokeimenon. Plagal 4th Tone. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17.
Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.
9th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:22-34
At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear."
And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
Mon, Aug 15th - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (Dormition)
- 11:00 a.m. - Festival baking: cup pastries (after services)
- 6:00 p.m. - Jr.& Sr. Hellenic Dancers
- 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
Weds, Aug 17th - 6:00 p.m. - Jr.& Sr. Hellenic Dancers
Thurs, Aug 18th - 4:00 p.m. - FESTIVAL BEGINS
Fri, Aug 19th - 4:00 p.m. - FESTIVAL
Sat, Aug 20th - 12:00 p.m. - FESTIVAL
- 5:00 p.m.- Vespers
Sun, Aug 21st - 8:15 a.m. - Matins
- 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
- 12:00 p.m. - FESTIVAL
Those wishing to follow the livestreamed services with a written text may do so using the links below.
Electronic Version of Orthros (Matins) on Aug 14th:
Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Aug 14th:
August 1-14 is a time of fasting.
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.
Join Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 2187 West 14th Street, on Sunday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. for Great Vespers—Artoklasia, with the Lamentations for the Theotokos and Epitaphio Procession. Followed by coffee and fellowship hosted by the Ladies of the Philoptochos.
As of Thursday, we stilll need volunteers for over 100 shifts at the festival, which begins next week!! We need your help - several shifts have absolutely no one to work - we can't serve our guests without volunteers. Please sign up at stsconstantine.com by clicking on Volunteer for the Festival, or on the sign up sheets at Church. This is OUR festival, so WE ALL need to volunteer.
We also have several pre-festival items that need to be completed to make sure we have a smooth-running Festival.
Mon., August 15 – 11:00 amand 6:00 pm – Cupping Tzatziki and making pastry boxes
Tues, August 16 – 11:00 am and 6:00 pm – Cupping Tzatziki and making pastry boxes
Weds., August 17 at 6:30 pm. MAIN OUTSIDE SET UP. We will need as many people as possible to help set up everything outside.
In case you missed it: Cleveland.com interviewed Marguarite Stephanopoulos about the upcoming Greek festival. Read the article here:
www.cleveland.com/community/2022/08/for-all-things-greek-check-out-the-2022-greek-festival-aug-18-21-at-sts-helen-and-constantine-church-in-cleveland-heights.html
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)
The Zelma George Salvation Army Family Shelter is looking for school supplies for the 80 K- 12 children wo are currently residing there. If you are interested in donating any supplies, please place them in the brown donation box by August 18th. To coordinate needs, donations, and pickups, please email Peter Poulos at pmp17@case.edu or call (216) 288-1972
1) Online registration for 2022-2023 youth ministry programs (HOPE/JOY, GOYA, young adults) will be going live this month. Families interested in participating are encouraged to sign up to receive communications for the next ministry/school year. Contact Ted for the links or with any questions. Kindly register by Sunday, September 4th.
2) Local young adults (ages 21 - 35ish) are invited to join a fall book study led by Fr. Nick Manuel. Meetings will be either in-person or via Zoom depending on the preference of the group. We will read "Being Bread" by Fr. Stephen Muse. The first meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th @ 7pm. RSVP to Fr. Nick at nmanuel@annunciationakron.org or let Ted know you are interested.
3) 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. Marriage & Family Therapist Alex Corkos will be the keynote speaker. Registration is now open. Sign up quickly at pittsburgh.goarch.org as space is limited!
4) The Metropolis of Pittsburgh is hosting a Young Adult Conference right here in Cleveland the weekend of October 7th - 9th. Registration is now live at: https://tinyurl.com/355y53re. Those interested should register quickly; over 100 spots were filled in the first 30 minutes of registration!
The new school year is fast approaching. Families of preschool children who turn 4 by the end of Sept. and new students, please notify Maria Sikoutris at orthodox_education@stsconstantine.com as soon as possible. Registration BEFORE the first day of classes helps the teachers and director plan for the upcoming year. Formal in-person registration will occur September 11th and the 18th.
We are pleased to announce that the call for coffee hour hosts has dates filled through the festival. However, we have open dates again beginning in September. Please call the church office or send an email to office@stsconstantine.com to book your preferred day.
Since 1939, the Greek Cultural Garden has planned to add a sculptural frieze to the Parthenon wall. The plan is now complete and the project has begun! You can join the Hellenic Preservation Society of Northeastern Ohio on September 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at 980-1046 East Blvd., Cleveland OH 44108 to learn more about the project and meet the sculptor, Nicholas Fairplay. For more information, visit the Hellenic Preservation Society online at hpsneo.org, or email them at HPSCleveland@gmail.com.
The Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery in Saxonburg, Pa., will celibrate its feast day on Saturday, September 10, with the services of Hours & of the Divine Liturgy. Those wishing to participate in a car pool to the celebrartion are asked to contact Fr. Stephen (frstephen@stsconstantine.com or 216-932-3300 x6).
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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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