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Sts. Constantine and Helen Church
Publish Date: 2023-03-12
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Sts. Constantine and Helen Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (414) 778-1555
  • Street Address:

  • 2160 N. Wauwatosa Avenue

  • Wauwatosa, WI 53213


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Services Schedule

SUNDAY MATINS/DIVINE LITURGY, 8:15 am


Past Bulletins


This Sunday

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2023— Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

EPISTLE: Hebrews 1:10-14;2:1-3 

HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 2:1-12 

 

Prosfora: Helen CANELLOS

Hospitality: GRIGORAKOS Bake Sale

Coffee Hour Hospitality

Anyone (individual, family or friends) can sign up to host the Coffee Hour after church on Sundays. Do you have a Feast Day, birthday, anniversary or special day that you would like to host in honor of? 

Please reach out to Presvytera Konstantina to sign up!

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For our most up-to-date schedule of events, please visit our online calendar:  

https://www.stsconstantinehelenwi.org/parish-calendar/

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Saints and Feasts

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March 12

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

This divine Father, who was from Asia Minor, was from childhood reared in the royal court of Constantinople, where he was instructed in both religious and secular wisdom. Later, while still a youth, he left the imperial court and struggled in asceticism on Mount Athos, and in the Skete at Beroea. He spent some time in Thessalonica being treated for an illness that came from his harsh manner of life. He was present in Constantinople at the Council that was convened in 1341 against Barlaam of Calabria, and at the Council of 1347 against Acindynus, who was of like mind with Barlaam; Barlaam and Acindynus claimed that the grace of God is created. At both these Councils, the Saint contended courageously for the true dogmas of the Church of Christ, teaching in particular that divine grace is not created, but is the uncreated energies of God which are poured forth throughout creation: otherwise it would be impossible, if grace were created, for man to have genuine communion with the uncreated God. In 1347 he was appointed Metropolitan of Thessalonica. He tended his flock in an apostolic manner for some twelve years, and wrote many books and treatises on the most exalted doctrines of our Faith; and having lived for a total of sixty-three years, he reposed in the Lord in 1359.

His holy relics are kept in the Cathedral of Thessalonica. A full service was composed for his feast day by the Patriarch Philotheus in 1368, when it was established that his feast be celebrated on this day. Since works without right faith avail nothing, we set Orthodoxy of faith as the foundation of all that we accomplish during the Fast, by celebrating the Triumph of Orthodoxy the Sunday before, and the great defender of the teachings of the holy Fathers today.


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March 12

Theophanes the Confessor

Saint Theophanes, who was born in 760, was the son of illustrious parents. Assenting to their demand, he married and became a member of the Emperor's ceremonial bodyguard. Later, with the consent of his wife, he forsook the world. Indeed, both of them embraced the monastic life, struggling in the monastic houses they themselves had established. He died on March 12, 815, on the island of Samothrace, whereto, because of his confession of the Orthodox Faith, he had been exiled by Leo the Armenian, the Iconoclast Emperor.


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March 12

Symeon the New Theologian

Saint Symeon became a monk of the Studite Monastery as a young man, under the guidance of the elder Symeon the Pious. Afterwards he struggled at the Monastery of Saint Mamas in Constantinople, of which he became abbot. After enduring many trials and afflictions in his life of piety, he reposed in 1022. Marvelling at the heights of prayer and holiness to which he attained, and the loftiness of the teachings of his life and writings, the church calls him "the New Theologian." Only to two others, John the Evangelist and Gregory, Patriarch of Constantinople, has the church given the name "Theologian." Saint Symeon reposed on March 12, but since this always falls in the Great Fast, his feast is kept today.


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March 12

Gregory Dialogos, Bishop of Rome

Saint Gregory was born in Rome to noble and wealthy parents about the year 540. While the Saint was still young, his father died. However, his mother, Sylvia, saw to it that her child received a good education in both secular and spiritual learning. He became Prefect of Rome and sought to please God even while in the world; later, he took up the monastic life; afterwards he was appointed Archdeacon of Rome, then, in 579, apocrisiarius (representative or Papal legate) to Constantinople, where he lived for nearly seven years. He returned to Rome in 585 and was elected Pope in 590. He is renowned especially for his writings and great almsgiving, and also because, on his initiative, missionary work began among the Anglo-Saxon people. It is also from him that Gregorian Chant takes its name; the chanting he had heard at Constantinople had deeply impressed him, and he imported many elements of it into the ecclesiastical chant of Rome. He served as Bishop of that city from 590 to 604.


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Sixth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:36-53

At that time, having risen from the dead, Jesus went up and stood among His disciples and said to them, "Peace be with you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; handle Me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, He said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave Him a piece of broiled fish [and some honeycomb], and He took it and ate before them. Then He said to them, "These are My words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about Me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." Then He opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in His name in all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of My Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high." Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands, He blessed them. While He blessed them, He parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the Temple blessing God.

Sixth Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 24:36-53

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἀναστὰς ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐκ νεκρῶν ἔστη ἐν μέσῳ τῶν Μαθητῶν, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· Εἰρήνη ὑμῖν. Πτοηθέντες δὲ καὶ ἔμφοβοι γενόμενοι, ἐδόκουν πνεῦμα θεωρεῖν. Καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Τί τεταραγμένοι ἐστέ, καὶ διατὶ διαλογισμοὶ ἀναβαίνουσιν ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν; ἴδετε τὰς χεῖράς μου καὶ τοὺς πόδας μου, ὅτι αὐτὸς ἐγώ εἰμι, ψηλαφήσατέ με καὶ ἴδετε, ὅτι πνεῦμα σάρκα καὶ ὀστέα οὐκ ἔχει, καθὼς ἐμὲ θεωρεῖτε ἔχοντα. Καὶ τοῦτο εἰπών, ἐπέδειξεν αὐτοῖς τὰς χεῖρας καὶ τοὺς πόδας. Ἒτι δὲ ἀπιστούντων αὐτῶν ἀπὸ τῆς χαρᾶς, καὶ θαυμαζόντων, εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Ἔχετέ τι βρώσιμον ἐνθάδε; Οἱ δὲ ἐπέδωκαν αὐτῷ ἰχθύος ὀπτοῦ μέρος, καὶ ἀπὸ μελισσίου κηρίου. Καὶ λαβών, ἐνώπιον αὐτῶν ἔφαγεν. Εἶπε δὲ αὐτοῖς· Οὗτοι οἱ λόγοι, οὓς ἐλάλησα πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἔτι ὢν σὺν ὑμῖν, ὅτι δεῖ πληρωθῆναι πάντα τὰ γεγραμμένα ἐν τῷ νόμῳ Μωσέως καὶ Προφήταις καὶ Ψαλμοῖς περὶ ἐμοῦ. Τότε διήνοιξεν αὐτῶν τὸν νοῦν, τοῦ συνιέναι τὰς Γραφάς· καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Ὃτι οὕτω γέγραπται, καὶ οὕτως εἴδει παθεῖν τὸν Χριστόν, καὶ ἀναστῆναι ἐκ νεκρῶν τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ, καὶ κηρυχθῆναι ἐπὶ τῷ ὀνόματι αὐτοῦ μετάνοιαν καὶ ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν εἰς πάντα τὰ ἔθνη, ἀρξάμενον ἀπὸ Ἱερουσαλήμ. Ὑμεῖς δέ ἐστε μάρτυρες τούτων. Καὶ ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ ἀποστέλλω τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν τοῦ πατρός μου ἐφ' ὑμᾶς· ὑμεῖς δὲ καθίσατε ἐν τῇ πόλει Ἱερουσαλήμ, ἕως οὗ ἐνδύσησθε δύναμιν ἐξ ὕψους. Ἐξήγαγε δὲ αὐτοὺς ἔξω εἰς Βηθανίαν, καὶ ἐπάρας τὰς χεῖρας αὐτοῦ, εὐλόγησεν αὐτούς. Καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ εὐλογεῖν αὐτόν αὐτούς, διέστη ἀπ' αὐτῶν, καὶ ἀνεφέρετο εἰς τὸν οὐρανόν. Καὶ αὐτοὶ, προσκυνήσαντες αὐτόν, ὑπέστρεψαν εἰς Ἱερουσαλὴμ μετὰ χαρᾶς μεγάλης. Καὶ ἦσαν διαπαντός ἐν τῷ Ἱερῷ, αἰνοῦντες καὶ εὐλογοῦντες τὸν Θεόν. Ἀμήν.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3.

IN THE BEGINNING, Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 1:10-14, 2:1-3.

Κατʼ ἀρχάς, Κύριε, τὴν γῆν ἐθεμελίωσας, καὶ ἔργα τῶν χειρῶν σού εἰσιν οἱ οὐρανοί· αὐτοὶ ἀπολοῦνται, σὺ δὲ διαμένεις· καὶ πάντες ὡς ἱμάτιον παλαιωθήσονται, καὶ ὡσεὶ περιβόλαιον ἑλίξεις αὐτοὺς, καὶ ἀλλαγήσονται· σὺ δὲ ὁ αὐτὸς εἶ, καὶ τὰ ἔτη σου οὐκ ἐκλείψουσιν. Πρὸς τίνα δὲ τῶν ἀγγέλων εἴρηκέν ποτε, Κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου, ἕως ἂν θῶ τοὺς ἐχθρούς σου ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν σου; Οὐχὶ πάντες εἰσὶν λειτουργικὰ πνεύματα, εἰς διακονίαν ἀποστελλόμενα διὰ τοὺς μέλλοντας κληρονομεῖν σωτηρίαν; Διὰ τοῦτο δεῖ περισσοτέρως ἡμᾶς προσέχειν τοῖς ἀκουσθεῖσιν, μήποτε παραρρυῶμεν. Εἰ γὰρ ὁ διʼ ἀγγέλων λαληθεὶς λόγος ἐγένετο βέβαιος, καὶ πᾶσα παράβασις καὶ παρακοὴ ἔλαβεν ἔνδικον μισθαποδοσίαν, πῶς ἡμεῖς ἐκφευξόμεθα τηλικαύτης ἀμελήσαντες σωτηρίας; Ἥτις, ἀρχὴν λαβοῦσα λαλεῖσθαι διὰ τοῦ κυρίου, ὑπὸ τῶν ἀκουσάντων εἰς ἡμᾶς ἐβεβαιώθη.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
The Reading is from Mark 2:1-12

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 2:1-12

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, εἰσῆλθεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἰς εἰς Καπερναοὺμ δι᾿ ἡμερῶν καὶ ἠκούσθη ὅτι εἰς οἶκόν ἐστι. καὶ εὐθέως συνήχθησαν πολλοί, ὥστε μηκέτι χωρεῖν μηδὲ τὰ πρὸς τὴν θύραν· καὶ ἐλάλει αὐτοῖς τὸν λόγον. καὶ ἔρχονται πρὸς αὐτὸν παραλυτικὸν φέροντες, αἰρόμενον ὑπὸ τεσσάρων· καὶ μὴ δυνάμενοι προσεγγίσαι αὐτῷ διὰ τὸν ὄχλον, ἀπεστέγασαν τὴν στέγην ὅπου ἦν, καὶ ἐξορύξαντες χαλῶσι τὸν κράβαττον, ἐφ᾿ ᾧ ὁ παραλυτικὸς κατέκειτο. ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς τὴν πίστιν αὐτῶν λέγει τῷ παραλυτικῷ· τέκνον, ἀφέωνταί σοι αἱ ἁμαρτίαι σου. ἦσαν δέ τινες τῶν γραμματέων ἐκεῖ καθήμενοι καὶ διαλογιζόμενοι ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις αὐτῶν· τί οὗτος οὕτω λαλεῖ βλασφημίας; τίς δύναται ἀφιέναι ἁμαρτίας εἰ μὴ εἷς ὁ Θεός; καὶ εὐθέως ἐπιγνοὺς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς τῷ πνεύματι αὐτοῦ ὅτι οὕτως αὐτοὶ διαλογίζονται ἐν ἑαυτοῖς, εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· τί ταῦτα διαλογίζεσθε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν; τί ἐστιν εὐκοπώτερον, εἰπεῖν τῷ παραλυτικῷ, ἀφέωνταί σου αἱ ἁμαρτίαι, ἢ εἰπεῖν, ἔγειρε καὶ ἆρον τὸν κράβαττόν σου καὶ περιπάτει; ἵνα δὲ εἰδῆτε ὅτι ἐξουσίαν ἔχει ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἀφιέναι ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἁμαρτίας - λέγει τῷ παραλυτικῷ· σοὶ λέγω, ἔγειρε καὶ ἆρον τὸν κράβαττόν σου καὶ ὕπαγε εἰς τὸν οἶκόν σου. καὶ ἠγέρθη εὐθέως, καὶ ἄρας τὸν κράβαττον ἐξῆλθεν ἐναντίον πάντων, ὥστε ἐξίστασθαι πάντας καὶ δοξάζειν τὸν Θεὸν λέγοντας ὅτι οὐδέποτε οὕτως εἴδομεν.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.
Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Light of Orthdoxy, pillar and teacher of the Church, adornment of monastics, invincible champion of theologians, O Gregory thou wonderworker, boast of Thessalonica, herald of grace: ever pray that our souls be saved.
Ὀρθοδοξίας ὁ φωστὴρ, Ἐκκλησίας τὸ στήριγμα καὶ διδάσκαλε, τῶν μοναστῶν ἡ καλλονὴ, τῶν θεολόγων ὑπέρμαχος ἀπροσμάχητος· Γρηγόριε θαυματουργὲ Θεσσαλονίκης τὸ καύχημα κήρυξ τῆς χάριτος· ἱκέτευε διὰ παντός, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"
Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοὶ ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε, Ἀλλ' ὡς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων μὲ κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον, ἵνα κράζω σοί, Χαῖρε νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.
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Calendar

  • Calendar

    January 8 to March 27, 2023

    Sunday, January 8

    Book Drive for nextdoor-Books for Kids

    Sunday, March 12

    +Memorial: 40-days Helen Haramis

    +Memorial: 6-Months Mathew Gountis

    7:30AM Prosfora: Helen CANELLOS

    8:15AM +Matins

    9:15AM +Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Sunday School

    11:15AM Spring General Assembly

    11:15AM Hospitality: Grigorakos Bake Sale

    12:30PM Book Study on Christian Faith and Same-Sex Attraction

    Monday, March 13

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    4:30PM Virtual Greek School: 2A

    5:45PM Virtual Greek School: 1AK

    6:00PM Great Compline

    7:00PM Adult Education Class - Your Questions

    8:00PM Virtual Byzantine Chant Class for Beginners

    8:15PM Virtual Greek School: Adults I Beginners

    Tuesday, March 14

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    5:45PM Virtual Greek School: 1B

    7:00PM Virtual Greek School: 2C

    8:00PM Young Adult B-ball Practice

    8:15PM Virtual Greek School: Adults II Advanced Intermediate

    Wednesday, March 15

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    4:30PM Virtual Greek School: 2A

    5:45PM 9th Hour, Presanctified Liturgy, followed by lenten meal and presentation

    5:45PM Virtual Greek School: 1AK

    8:15PM Virtual Greek School: Adults I Beginners

    Thursday, March 16

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    5:45PM Virtual Greek School: 1B

    6:30PM Parish Council Meeting

    7:00PM Metropolis-Wide Virtual Discussion of Book

    7:00PM Virtual Greek School: 2C

    8:15PM Virtual Greek School: Adults II Advanced Intermediate

    Friday, March 17

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    8:00AM 9th Hour, Presanctified Liturgy

    10:30AM Bible Studies (Choir Room)

    4:00PM Fish Fry

    4:00PM Virtual Greek School: 2B/C

    6:00PM GOYA: Spring Lock in @ Annunciation

    7:00PM Akathist Hymn/ΧΑΙΡΕΤΙΣΜΟΙ

    Saturday, March 18

    9:30AM Philoptochos baking koulouria w/ lunch meeting

    1:00PM Greek School Rehearsal for March 25th - ALL STUDENTS

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, March 19

    7:30AM Prosfora: Popi KALOGRIOPOULOU

    8:15AM +Matins

    9:15AM +Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Hospitality: Jifas Family

    11:30AM Parish Oratorical Festival

    Monday, March 20

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    4:30PM Virtual Greek School: 2A

    5:45PM Virtual Greek School: 1AK

    6:00PM Great Compline

    7:00PM Adult Education Class - Your Questions

    8:00PM Virtual Byzantine Chant Class for Beginners

    8:15PM Virtual Greek School: Adults I Beginners

    Tuesday, March 21

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    1:30PM Kitchen fire suppression inspection

    5:45PM Virtual Greek School: 1B

    7:00PM Virtual Greek School: 2C

    8:00PM Young Adult B-ball Practice

    8:15PM Virtual Greek School: Adults II Advanced Intermediate

    Wednesday, March 22

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    4:30PM Virtual Greek School: 2A

    5:45PM 9th Hour, Presanctified Liturgy, followed by lenten meal and presentation

    5:45PM Virtual Greek School: 1AK

    8:15PM Virtual Greek School: Adults I Beginners

    Thursday, March 23

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    5:45PM Virtual Greek School: 1B

    7:00PM Virtual Greek School: 2C

    8:15PM Virtual Greek School: Adults II Advanced Intermediate

    Friday, March 24

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

    8:00AM 9th Hour, Presanctified Liturgy

    10:30AM Bible Studies (Choir Room)

    4:00PM Fish Fry

    4:00PM Virtual Greek School: 2B/C

    6:00PM Great Vespers for Annunciation with Akathist Hymn at Annunciation

    Saturday, March 25

    Greek Independence Day

    8:00AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy for Annunciation at Annunciation

    2:00PM Altar Boy In-Service

    4:00PM Hall Setup for Greek Independence Day by Greek School

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    7:00PM Hall is not available

    Sunday, March 26

    7:30AM Prosfora: Voula PANAGOPOULOS

    8:15AM +Matins

    9:15AM +Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Sunday School

    11:15AM Greek Independence Day Celebration - ALL Grk School STUDENTS

    11:15AM Hospitality: Greek School

    11:30AM Oratorical Festival - honoring participants

    Monday, March 27

    6:30AM Hall Used: Epiphany Learning Academy & Childcare

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Our News and Interests

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Spring General Assembly: March 12, 2023

2023.03.12 Spr Gen Assembly


Fall/Winter Book Study

Fall/Winter Book Study


Lent's Wednesday evening service program

2023.03 Lent Flyers


100 Year Anniversary Family Celebration

Be sure not to miss out on this centennial celebration to remember! God Bless our parish.

Online Reservations opened on March 1st: http://tiny.cc/StsCnH-100

2023.05.06 100yr celebration


Fr. Panteleimon's next adult class began on Monday, March 6th

2023.03 Adult Ed questions

2023.03 Adult Ed questions


GOYA Lock In @ Annunciation

2023.03.17 GOYA Lock in Annunciation


Philoptochos March Meeting

Friendly reminder that our March Philoptochos Meeting will take place at noon on Saturday, March 18. We will be arriving at church early (9:30 a.m.) to bake koulourakia, so all are invited to help. We will be serving lunch at about 11:30 a.m. so kindly arrive by that time if possible. If you are interested in sharing a lenten food or beverage item, kindly let me know by phone or text :
 
(414-416-5983) or email at:
 

TEAM Belong Family Retreat: In His Image

2023.03.18 TEAM Belong


Altar Boys - Saturday, March 25 from 2-4pm

Altar Boy


Greek Independence Day Celebration by our Greek School

Invitation to Greek Independence Day Program 2023


Fanari Lenten Retreat @ our parish

Fanari is excited to continue our Metropolis-wide Fanari Lenten Retreat. The retreat will be a day in the life of camp, and will include: Worship, Orthodox Life, games, Song Night, and much more! This retreat is regional, and will have seven satellite locations throughout the Metropolis. All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us!

Saturday, April 1 | 2pm-8pm

Register 2/15 @ noon | $30/camper | Register HERE

 

2023.04.01 Fanari Lenten Retreat


Palm Sunday Luncheon by Philoptochos

2023.04.09 Plaki


New Phone System & New Welcome Message

We have upgraded our telephone system!

When calling our church, you FIRST hear a welcome message and have a choice to speak directly with Fr. Panteleimon by pressing "1" or, if you would like to reach the church office, you can press "2". 

For the foreseable future, please press 2 since Fr. Pantleleimon's office is out of commission due to the recent lower level flooding.


Book Drive for "nextdoor - Books for Kids"

Sunday school will be hosting a Book Drive for nextdoor-Book for Kids (www.nextdoormke.org)!

From their website: "Our high-needs books include board books and picture books targeted to children (infants to five years old), multicultural and multilingual books to represent the children we teach, and social emotional books to help children understand their feelings. Click for a printable Wish List.

We also accept books for school-aged children, which will be distributed through our Community Library and Little Free Libraries. We are unable to accept damaged books, discarded library books, reference books, text books, curriculum materials and magazines."

2023 Booki Drive


Fundraiser: Sts Constantine & Helen Ring by Paul's Jewelers

Saints C&H Ring by Paul's Jewelers


Pilgrimage of Discovery

Pilgrimage of Discovery poster

Introducing the PILGRIMAGE OF DISCOVERY – an opportunity for up to 5 young
adults to travel on a 7-day, all-expenses-paid journey to Constantinople from July 31
to August 7, 2023. Tour historic & religious sites, and meet the Patriarch!⁠ Young
adults of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago (IL, IA, MN, WI, IN, and MO) are
invited to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Applications close March
15th.

Important Links:

Website: https://chicago.goarch.org/ministry/archons-of-the-ecumenical-patriarchate/
Application link: https://chicago.goarch.org/pilgrimage-of-discovery/
Email for questions: pilgrimageofdiscovery@gmail.com


Heritage Greece (R) Program, Thessaloniki

Do you know North American students of Greek descent who are yearning to connect with their Hellenic roots? The National Hellenic Society (NHS) offers the Heritage Greece® Program, a two-week, intense summer program that combines an experiential, customized transferrable one-credit language and culture course, field trips, and an unforgettable cultural immersion experience.

Heritage Greece is a gift from the NHS to American students of Hellenic descent, comprising tailor-made educational and cultural activities that make for an impactful immersive experience. The itinerary includes an insider’s perspective of some of the classic world’s leading museums, archeological and historical sites. The cultural component includes a broad array of activities ranging from Greek language class to dance,  cooking and experiential learning in the field. The Heritage Greece experience is shared with a peer group of ACT students. Together the students explore Hellenic heritage, culture and their roots while developing long-lasting bonds with one another. Heritage Greece alumni have described the Program as a life-changing experience.

The program will take place at the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT), Greece, in two sessions:
 
Session A Dates: June 11-25, 2023
Session B Dates: July 2-16, 2023
 
Our application deadline is March 15, 2023. Students can submit their application/find more information about the program here.
 
We hope that students will jump on the opportunity to connect with their Hellenic roots this summer.
 
For more information, please email us at admissions@act.edu or call us at 617-676-8827.
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The ACT Admissions Team
ΑCT | Enrollment Management Office
17 V. Sevenidi St. | 555 10 Pylea | Greece
t: +30 2310 398398| e: admissions@act.edu

College Ministry - Sunday May 21

2023.05.21 College Min


Camper Spots Available for IV 2023!!

Dear IV Alumni & Friends,

Spots still remain in Session One and Session Two this summer! As you know, Ionian Village provides campers and staff with a life-transforming summer experience by bringing them closer to our Orthodox faith and exploring our rich Hellenic culture and history. Since 1970, more than 18,000 teens and young adults have experienced the miracle of this program over 50 years. This summer, we hope to give as many campers as possible the chance to join this distinguished group. We are asking for your help to spread the word and fill the camp!

Both sessions are open to campers who are currently in 9th grade through those who will complete the 12th grade in the spring of 2023. For more information, and to register, visit www.ionianvillage.orgTo inquire about scholarships, please contact our office at ionianvillage@goarch.org or 212-570-3536.

In Christ,

Marina Floratos

Director, Ionian Village


Metropolis of Chicago: Upcoming Youth & Young Adult programming!

 
UPCOMING
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING!
 
Mark your calendars!
We're less than a month away from
Summer Camp Registration!
Fanari Summer Camp registration will open on March 6th at noon!
Price $800/camper
 
Session 1:   Sunday, June 18 – Saturday, June 24, 2023
Session 2:   Sunday, June 25 – Saturday, July 1, 2023
Session 3:   Sunday, July 2 – Saturday, July 8, 2023
Session 4:   Sunday, July 9 – Saturday, July 15, 2023
Session 5:   Sunday, July 16 – Saturday, July 22, 2023
 
Ready to change someone's life in just 1 week?!
Summer Camp Counselor Applications open 2/21
Tuesday, February 21 @ noon | www.fanari.camp
There will be a priority given to those that submit their applications early. The early priority deadline will close on April 4th. 
 
 
FANARI LENTEN RETREAT
Saturday, April 1st 2023 | 2:00 - 8:00
Multiple Locations
 
This Metropolis-Wide retreat will be a day in the life of camp, and will include: Worship, Orthodox Life, games, Song Night, and much more! This retreat is regional, and will have eight satellite locations throughout the Metropolis. All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us! Applications open: February 15 @ noon
 
 
 
 
 
2023 Fanari Summer Camp T-Shirt Design Competition
Submissions due April 19th
 
The design, for the back of the t-shirt, must follow the theme of "Rejoice in the Lord". It should be in black and white and submitted in jpeg or pdf format. The winner will receive a Fanari scholarship valued at half the price of summer camp tuition.  If you have questions email Maria at assistantdirector@fanari.com
 
 
Lighthouse Camper Registration Opening Soon! Camper registration will open on 
March 6th at noon!
 
2023 Lighthouse Camp Dates
Saturday, June 24, 2023 – Saturday, July 1, 2023
 
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
Deadline for all submissions and the Participant Registration Form
Monday, April 10, 2023
 
Metropolis of Chicago Event: April 29, 2023
 
The Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival is a long-standing tradition that provides a unique opportunity for our youth both to learn about their faith and to display their talents in various areas. The Oratorical Festival begins at the parish level and is divided into three divisions: Elementary (optional/parish festival only) for grades 4–6, Junior Division for grades 7–9, and Senior Division for grades 10–12.
 
Those who are successful at their individual parish festivals in the Junior and Senior divisions are invited to participate in a day of fellowship at the Metropolis Festival, where the top three finalists in each category and division will be awarded. Those who place first in the Junior and Senior Speech (only) divisions will then move on to participate at the National Festival, which is hosted by a different metropolis each year.

Metropolis of Chicago: Upcoming Events

 
"Engaging with Faith" A Metropolis-Wide Virtual Book Discussion
February 22 and March 16 | Virtual Event
 
Join us in a discussion of the book, For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church. This is a 2 part event.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pilgrimage of Discovery - Applications
Applications Due March 15th
 
Introducing the PILGRIMAGE OF DISCOVERY – an August 2023 opportunity for up to 5 young adults to travel on an all-expenses-paid journey to Constantinople. Tour historic & religious sites, and meet the Patriarch!
 

North Avenue Construction in 2023 - From the City of Wauwatosa

In 2023, there will be significant construction on North Avenue between Met To Wee Lane and Mayfair Road
Post Date: 03/01/2023 12:33 PM

In 2023, there will be significant construction on North Avenue between Met To Wee Lane and Mayfair Road. This will include:

  • Reconstruction of W North Avenue from Mayfair Road (WIS 100) to Met to Wee Lane including the replacement of pavement, curb and gutter and sidewalk
  • Utility replacement including water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, traffic signals and street lighting throughout the project limits
  • Bicycle lanes, pedestrian sidewalk and curb ramp upgrades throughout the project limits
  • Pavement marking and signing upgrades throughout the project limits
  • Drainage opportunities for green infrastructure
  • Replacement and addition of city trees

Timeline: January – November 2023

A contractor has already started work on the gas line and fiber. You’ll notice orange barrels in their work area. In early March our Forestry Team will be removing city trees along this stretch of North Avenue. We will be mulching these trees. Later in the year, we will be replacing all of the trees and adding more trees along North Avenue. Some of the trees will have stormwater systems below the surface of the road. These tree cells will hold approxi

mately 68,000 gallons of stormwater. (See the image below.)

tree

We anticipate construction on the utilities to start in late March or early April. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions throughout the duration of the project. The project will continue through late November 2023.

You can subscribe to bi-weekly email updates about this project at Wauwatosa.net/NorthAve

Wauwatosa received significant federal funding to replace the bridges over Menomonee River

We have been approved for almost $19 million in federal bridge dollars for the reconstruction of the North Avenue bridges over the Menomonee River. That bridge work is anticipated to occur in 3 to 5 years. The future bridge project will then include roadwork between Met to Wee Lane and N 95th Street. The bridges will be raised, causing a full reconstruct of the roadway within those limits, including the intersection of Menomonee River Parkway.


Join Presvytera & IOCC

2023.05 IOCC home build


Philoptochos - March Meeting

Friendly reminder that our March Philoptochos Meeting will take place at noon on Saturday, March 18. We will be arriving at church early (9:30 a.m.) to bake koulourakia, so all are invited to help. We will be serving lunch at about 11:30 a.m. so kindly arrive by that time if possible. If you are interested in sharing a lenten food or beverage item, kindly let me know by phone or text : (414-416-5983) or email at:  tosa.philoptochos@gmail.com

Greek Translations - Notary Public Services

 Services offered: 

  • Certified Translations from Greek to English and from English to Greek for all types of documents (legal, medical, certificates, and more).
  • Power of Attorney documents for Greece. 
  • Apostille services.
  • Certifications and notarizations of every kind.
  • Greek Interpreter services online and in-person.

For quotes please call/text: 414-296-8004 (Anastasia) or email: greektranslations.wi@gmail.com


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    AHEPA District 13 Scholarship Application

    AHEPA District 13 Scholarship Application

    Due on or before March 15


    2023 OCWA Scholarship Application

    2023 OCWA Scholarship Application

    Application must be mailed and received by April 15, 2023 Dr. Mary P. Hallick SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE: The Orthodox Christian Women’s Association is sponsoring 2 scholarships for graduating high school senior girls who are interested in furthering their education. This year, for the first time, two scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded. Please reach out to your parish office for an application and then return it by the deadline.


    GOA Scholarships are available

    GOA Scholarships are available

    https://www.goarch.org/-/goa-scholarships-2023 Applications for scholarships administered by the Office of the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are available for awards to be made for the 2022-2023 academic year. The deadline for submitting an application for any of these scholarships is May 19, 2023. The Gioles and Malta Scholarships are available to Undergraduate Students. The Paleologos Scholarship is available to Graduate students. The Trakatellis Scholarship is available to graduates of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology who are pursuing further academic studies. The Taylor Scholarship offers financial assistance to students pursuing a post-graduate degree in the areas of theology, religious studies, or pastoral training. The Tembelis Scholarship is available to all students studying at Hellenic College-Holy Cross. Click on the links below to download and print the scholarships instructions and applications. 2023 Gioles Scholarship 2023 Malta Scholarship 2023 Paleologos Scholarship 2023 Trakatellis Scholarship 2023 Taylor Scholarship 2023 Tembelis Scholarship For more information about any of these scholarship opportunities, please send an email to scholarships@goarch.org or call 212-774-0283.


    Fellowship Program at Pierce - The American College of Greece

    Fellowship Program at Pierce - The American College of Greece

    Professional advancement opportunities for US college seniors/recent US college graduates| The ACG Fellowship Program: For the first time this year, ACG has developed and runs the ACG Fellowship Program: American Fellows interested in pursuing a career in education are undertaking projects to support learning in and beyond the classroom setting. Exposure to a bilingual classroom setting is at the very core of our educational mission from the early years, and the contribution of this year's American Fellows to this environment has been invaluable. We are now in the process of recruiting for the upcoming academic year, 2023-2024.


    Prosphoro - An Introduction

    Prosphoro - An Introduction

    Bread has been the emblem of God’s providence for us, throughout humanity’s history. Both physical (bread as food) and spiritual - the επιούσιον (epiousion) or “supersubstantial” bread of the Lord’s prayer, the bread of Holy Communion. In the Orthodox Christian church, the pinnacle of our worship is union with Christ, both spiritually but also physically, by consuming the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Since the Last Supper, before every Divine Liturgy, one or more of the faithful prepare and bring bread to church to be used as the Body of Christ in the Eucharist. The Orthodox church is liturgical. For those of us who bake prosphoro, the liturgy begins as we prepare to bake! Prosphoro is an offering to God, made from His material gifts to us, and prepared lovingly and prayerfully. A special website - www.prosphoro.com - is available to share with the faithful this ‘proper’ method of preparation of the holy gift according to the Greek Orthodox tradition.


    2023 Project Mexico

    2023 Project Mexico

    A group of our parishioners will be joining the Project Mexico team of Kimissis tis Theotokou in Racine to build a home for a family in need in Baja Malibu, Mexico.


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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

2023-2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships Available

02/14/2023

Applications and instructions for six (6) scholarships administered by the Office of the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are available for awards to be made for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Registration for Participants & Parish Chairpersons of the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is Open

02/14/2023

The Department of Religious Education (DRE) is excited to see registrations rolling in for the 2023 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival (Oratorical Festival) participants and parish chairpersons.

The Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek Tuesday, June 20, 2023

03/07/2023

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Office of Education is pleased to announce that the World Language Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek will be administered on Tuesday, June 20th, from 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Super League Athletic League Presents: Greeks in the USA Basketball Showcase

03/07/2023

SLAA is proud to be hosting the first ever Greeks in the USA Basketball Showcase on April 1st and 2nd, 2023 at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Long Island!

GOA Girl Advocate Participates in Girls Advocacy Forum with UN Member States

03/09/2023

On Tuesday, February 21st, GOA Girl Advocate, Beatriz Fino Morfogen, of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton, NY, participated in a virtual Girls Advocacy Forum at the United Nations. The Girls Advocacy Forum is a collaborative space for girls and Member States to discuss the annual theme the Commission for the Status of Women (CSW). This

Holy Trinity, Westfield, New Jersey Hosts Annual GOYA Sights and Sounds Festival

03/09/2023

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, with the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia visited the parish of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield, NJ, for their annual GOYA Sights and Sounds Festival.

Showcase Your Oratorical Festival Participants

03/08/2023

The 2023 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival season has officially begun! And the Oratorical Festival Headquarters at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America out of the Department of Religious Education (DRE) wants to showcase Orthodox youth across the nation participating at all levels – from Parishes, Districts, and Metropolises to the Nationals. Let’s feature all youth participants who share the Orthodox faith.

Call for Applications: Orthodox Christian Studies Center Summer Internship Program at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese

03/08/2023

The Orthodox Christian Studies Center in collaboration with the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) will be accepting applications for the Summer 2023 application cycle for the OCSC Summer Internship Program.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

Take up your bed. Carry the very mat that once carried you. Change places, so that what was the proof of your sickness may now give testimony to your soundness. Your bed of pain becomes the sign of healing, its very weight the measure of the strength that has been restored to you.
St. Peter Chrysologus
Homily 50.6. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol. 2: Mark. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 27.

Now Matthew indeed saith, that "they brought him," but the others, that they also broke up the roof, and let him down. And they put the sick man before Christ, saying nothing, but committing the whole to Him.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

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