SUNDAY OF THE 7th ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
MATINS: 8:15 a.m. 
LITURGY: 9:30 a.m. 
EPISTLE: Titus 3:8-15
GOSPEL:  Luke 8:5-15
ACOLYTES: Team B 
PROSFORA: Anna Tsagaris  
PANGARI: Team  B: Marguarite Stephanopoulos, Jason Berry, Costa Sarris
MEMORIAL: 10:45 a.m. - 40 day Memorial: for  Georgia Elliott
MEMORIAL: 10:45 a.m. - 1 year Memorial: for Angelo Sarris
                    Husband of Maria. Father of Dean (wife Lyndsey) and
                    Renee Crown (husband Kevin). Papou to Jillian, Alexander, and Samuel. 
MEMORIAL: 10:45 a.m. - 8 year Memorial: for Chrysoula Tomaras,
                     mother of Christina Callos
COFFEE HOSTS: Pete Elliott and family 
GOYA:           11:30 a.m. - GOYA Meeting
                     12:30 p.m. - Patterson's Field Trip

STREAMING SERVICE:   youtube.com/stsconstantine

Mon, Oct 17th      - 7:30 p.m. - Gamblers Anonymous
                            -  7:30 p.m.Adult Beginner's Greek
Tues, Oct 18th      - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy (St. Luke)
Weds, Oct 19th    - 7:00 p.m. - Adult Intermediate Greek
Thurs, Oct 20th    - 11:30 a.m. - Adult Beginner's Online
Sat, Oct 22nd      -  9:00 a.m. - Greek Kindergarten
                           - 10:00 a.m. - Greek School
                           - 4:00 p.m. - GOYA Field Trip 
                           - 5:00 p.m. - Vespers
Sun, Oct 23rd      -  8:15 a.m. - Matins
                           - 9:30 a.m. - Liturgy
                           - 10:45 a.m. - 40 Day Memorial: David Irwin
                       

We’re happy you’ve joined us today. Please sign our guestbook and introduce yourself to one of our greeters or anyone wearing a nametag. We’re here to answer your questions and make your visit to our church meaningful and enjoyable.

Those wishing to follow the livestreamed services with a written text may do so using the links below.
Electronic Version of Orthros (Matins) on Oct 16th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/2022/10/16/ma/gr-en/se.m10.d16.ma.pdf

Electronic Version of Divine Liturgy on Oct 16th:

• dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/h/s/2022/10/16/ma/gr-en/index.html

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.

A fundraiser to support the philanthropic work of Philoptochos will be held on Saturday, October 29th from 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Online and prepaid orders only, please. Fill out the online order form at https://form.jotform.com/222567889239171 before Oct 26th, then drive-through to pick up your order. Thank you in advance for your support!!

Philoptochos is seeking volunteers to help with the Gyro Sale at the end of October. You can visit www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4A72AA02-november to review the available slots and pick your time to help out.  

Evening Prayer Sessions  

The Faith In Action group has Evening Prayer Sessions Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday of each week at 8:30pm (EST) for all those interested.
Zoom link: https://cwru.zoom.us/j/8671878236?pwd=ajgvNWRwQ3NQcmlSZTc4MmFWRU4wdz09
Meeting ID: 867 187 8236 Passcode: Jesus
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,8671878236# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,8671878236# US (New York).

Practicing Prayer

There will be an online book study via Zoom on "Practicing Prayer", by Fr. Alexander Goussetis. The group will meet weekly for 5 sessions, beginning on October 26th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. If interested, contact Cynthia Terezis by email at cterezis@aol.com or leave a message at the Church office at 216-932-3300 with your email and phone, so that you will be added to the Zoom email invite. The book is available on Amazon or through Ancientfaith.com.

St Herman’s FOCUS Cleveland presents its annual speaker series:  “The Journey from Trauma to Healing: An Orthodox Christian Perspective” by Fr Paul Abernathy, an Orthodox priest, CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project & author of "The Prayer of a Broken Heart: An Orthodox Christian Reflection on African American Spirituality". Join us on Monday, November 14th at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 2151 Wallings Rd., Broadview Hts.  Doors open at 6:30 pm for appetizers. Program begins at 7:30. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www.sainthermans.org/event or at the door.  Please contact Maria Misthos (mmisthos@mindspring.com) or Anna Vedouras (annavedouras@gmail.com) if you have questions.  Please come support our mission.

Philoptochos is collecting Christmas gifts for the children living in the Zelma George Family Center. Please help us by donating new toys ($15 – 20 price range). Place unwrapped toys in the brown donation box by Sunday, November 27th.  Monetary donations can be sent to the church with checks made out to Philoptochos with "toy collection" in the memo line.  Contact Maria Giannirakis or Anna Warren with any questions. 

The St. Makrina Bible Study group invites all to the annual Retreat for Adults on Saturday, Nov. 12th. "Learning the Liturgy" will be the theme.  

“Getting to Know God through Mindful Prayer and Scripture”:

If you would like to explore questions of peace, prayer,and more in a group setting, join Dr. Cynthia Terezis this Sunday, Oct. 16th at 11:30 a.m., for a preview of the “PRACTICING PRAYER” Zoom Group Book Discussion.

The online book study on Practicing Prayer, by Fr. Alexander Goussetis, will meet weekly for 5 sessions, beginning October 26th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. If interested, contact Cynthia Terezis at cterezis@aol.com or leave a message at the Church office at 216-932-3300.

Many adolescents struggle with worries, anxiety in social situations or depression and would benefit from therapy services, but do not have access to providers or are reluctant to pursue services due to stigma about therapy. Case Western Reserve University is offering Project DRAMA, a unique program using theatrical improvisation to help teens ages 11-17 years of age who struggle with worries, social anxiety or depression. The program is free of charge, as part of a research study; there is compensation for family involvement. Interested families are encouraged to email Amy Przeworski, PhD, or Alex Piedra, MA at soarlab@case.edu, or visit https://psychsciences.case.edu/project-drama/ for more information.

Sunday, October 16th we will offer the following;

• Games/Crafts for PreK-1st Grades
• Jeopardy Games for 2nd-6th grades
• a Special Speaker for 7th-12th graders - Peter Gilbert will speak in the conference room on the Prophet Jeremiah.

Sunday, October 23rd is Muffins with Mom for 2nd/3rd graders. Teacher meeting afterwards.

Sunday, October 30th is Muffins with Mom for PreK, & Kindergarten/1st grades. Little Saints Reading Club after Holy Communion.

Sunday, November 6th is Game Day for 7th/8th grades and Muffins with Mom for 4th-6th grades.

If there are questions on any of this, please email Maria Sikoutris at orthodox_education@stsconstantine.com as soon as possible.

1)  GOYA will have a meeting today at 11:30 a.m. in the alcove. Please see Ted with any questions.

2) Camp Nazareth will host a Fall Retreat for young adults (ages 18 - 35ish) the weekend of October 28th - 30th. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jenny Haddad Mosher, talking about "Feet First into the Faith." The weekend will be filled with friends, food, and fun. Register at tinyurl.com/YAFall2022. See Ted with any questions or about carpools.

3) Our annual parish "Fall Fest" will occur on Sunday, October 30th for all HOPE, JOY, and GOYA families from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.. It will be a wonderful event with friends, games, candy, costumes, musical chairs, and more! We look forward to seeing you then. Contact Ted with any questions.

4)  Camp Nazareth will host the GOYA Fall Retreat the weekend of November 18th - 20th. Katrina Bitar, director of YES (Youth Equipped to Serve) will be speaking on "The Church as a Place of Healing." Online registration will begin on Monday, October 3rd at https://y2am.pittsburgh.goarch.org/retreats. Contact Fr. Stephen regarding parish scholarship opportunities. Contact Ted regarding a St. Cons GOYA carpool.

5)  Orthodoxy on Tap (ages 21 - 35ish) will have its next meeting on Saturday, November 12th @ 6:00 p.m. at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Bainbridge. Fr. Matthew Thurman will be hosting and speaking on the theme of "young adult vocation." To participate, RSVP to gorealcleveland@gmail.com by Monday, November 7th. Pizza will be provided; participants are encouraged to bring their own beverages.

You are invited to the Eastern Churches Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 29th, from 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. at St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, 3256 Warren Rd, in Cleveland. Doors open at 10:00 A.M.
Author and radio personality Frederica Mathewes-Green presents insights into the ancient desert prayer that tunes the heart to God.
The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Register online at https://bit.ly/3rbU7mt

Wear your Sts. Constantine and Helen pride! Order Sts. Cons t-shirts, sweatshirts, golf shirts, hats, and sweatpants for men and women.  Perfect for every day, the festival, and the basketball tournament season too!  DEADLINE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER IS 10/28/2022.  Orders will be delivered to the church.  ORDER HERE: https://rdpsports.com/product-category/st-constantine-st-helen/

The Cleveland chapter of IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) will hold its annual wine tasting event on Monday, October 24th at 6:00 PM, at St. Michael's Woodside Event Center, 5025 Mill Rd, Broadview Heights. Tickets costing $60 cover the cost of a 4-course dinner with three wine tastings. For tickets, see Jim Basilion or Fr. Stephen (frstephen@stsconstantine.com). 

OPA news:  We are restarting OPA after a long hiatus, and invite all to join us for dancing and parea.  We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the Cathedral Center. 

We have only have TWO open dates for coffee hour hosting throughout the end of the year.  Please call the church office or send an email to  office@stsconstantine.com to ask about your preferred day. 

The Chios Societies Cleveland Chapter is inviting you to join them at this year’s National Chiotiko Dance; to be held at the Marriott Hotel here in Cleveland on November 12th as part of the 65th National Chian Convention. Visit https://chioscleveland.com/events/national-chian-convention-2022/ for more information, or contact them by email at chioscleveland@gmail.com.

Start your Browns Tailgate the Greek Way! The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Youth Group will be hosting a Drive-Thru Gyro Sale at 2187 W. 14th St. in Cleveland this Sunday, October 16th from 12:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Order Online at https://www.toasttab.com/annunciation-greek-orthodox-church-2187-w-14th/v3/?mode=fulfillment or just pull up. Use the entrance on W. 11th St. to place orders or pick up. Delivery available with Online Ordering!