This hasn’t been the Great Lent any of us expected...

But that doesn’t mean this won’t be the most joyous Pascha ever!

We’ve been working with ministry leaders from across the Church to bring you the best online ministry resources available. 

We compiled them all here.

It’s been an amazing team effort!

Now we’re doing the same for Holy Week in particular.

We’ve put together a great resource page that will help you and yours make the most of Holy Week.

Again, this has been an amazing team effort!

You can find that great material here.

Plus, I made a new video with two of my teammates: Fr Tony Vrame, the Director of the Department of Religious Education; and Fr Alex Goussetis, the Director of the Center for Family Care.

We’re sharing 4 Tips for a Great Holy Week.

We hope the video is helpful and that you have a very blessed Holy Week.

May this Pascha be the most joyous yet!

Peace,
Steve (@ Y2AM)

P.S. It’s been hard to be stuck at home away from Church. How are you handling that? We made a new episode of Be the Bee to help use that struggle in a positive, salvific way. What did you think of the video?

Due to the uncertainties of the Coronavirus restrictions to assembly at this time,  the AHEPA Scholarship Luncheon scheduled for May 3rd, 2020  will be delayed.  Look for updated information in your church bulletins over the next weeks and months.

Have you joined our online community, yet?

We have upgraded our database to a new amazing system!  Click on the following video to learn more about what we are in the process of setting up with your help!  

Our church has moved to a new kind of church record keeping solution called Realm®. It primarily serves the administrative needs of our staff, but it also offers some exciting opportunities to support the way you are involved in our church. Not only will this improve work life for our ministry staff, it will make it easier for our church family to connect with each other, keep up with what’s going on, and grow as a connected community of believers.

So.... if we had your email in our previous database we have already sent you an invitation to join Realm Connect.  After you accept the invitation and create your login, you can download the Connect app (find the link at the end of this post) and come join us in creating our very own connected community!  If you can't find the Realm invitational email, please send me an email at church@stsconstantinehelenwi.org and request a Realm Invite. Ministry leaders should stop by the office to pick up their "Leader Guide" with helpful information.

Let's Connect!
Stay connected to our church wherever you go by downloading the free Connect -­‐ Our Church Community app for iPhone and Android devices. Use it to communicate with your groups, RSVP to events, manage your giving, update profile information, and more. It makes it easier for us to connect throughout the week and know what’s happening

•News—Keeps everyone up-­‐to-­‐date with the latest posts, photos, and events for your group and for your church as a whole 
•Posts—Post messages to your group and comment on posts by others in your group
•Photos—Capture your moments together and share them with your group
•Events—See event details (date, time, location, etc), submit your RSVP, and sign up to bring something
•Files —Access your group’s shared files 
•Messages—Send your entire group, or select individuals, a message that starts a conversation
•Participants—See names and basic profile details for the people in your church or group, based on their privacy preferences 
•Notification Settings—Manage your preferences for group notifications and emails

iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/connect-our-church-community/id1052274581?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acstechnologies.android.realm.engagement

Please view and share the Philoptochos Perspective where you can find more information about this event:

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Access to our parking lot only coming from the East side of Garfield Ave - Not from Wauwatosa Ave.

From the City of Wauwatosa: 

Wauwatosa Avenue (between Garfield and Milwaukee Avenues) will be closed for construction through September 1, 2020

Post Date: 02/12/2020 4:00 PM

Closing Wauwatosa Avenue

We will be closing Wauwatosa Avenue between Garfield and Milwaukee Avenues on Monday, March 2, 2020 after the morning commute hours. This will be a long term closure through September 1, 2020 for construction as we replace utilities under the street and repave Wauwatosa Avenue.

The detour route will be Bluemound, North Avenue, and Mayfair Road.

You can sign up for construction updates on the project webpage.

Why are we doing construction in this area?

We're repaving the road due to its condition, replacing storm sewer with larger pipes to help with stormwater management, and replacing aging water mains.

Surrounding Area

This project also includes utility work along side streets and the resurfacing of Melrose Avenue from 74th to Wauwatosa Avenue. The contractor will likely stage equipment on Wauwatosa Avenue as well as side streets.

Project Map

Thank you to everyone that has already updated or added their ad to our monthly bulletin "The Vine".  If you haven't already done so, contact us at schbulletin@gmail.com to place yours!

Please consider advertising in our monthly bulletin!

Surprise!  We now have additional Color Ad spaces available!  You asked and we made it happen!

Don't forget to thank our advertisers when you visit them!

When fasting, this is the order of removing the different food groups:

1. Meat—We remove all meat products

2. Dairy/Eggs—We remove all dairy products and eggs

3. Fish—We remove all fish with a backbone

4. Oil/Wine—We remove shellfish and all vegan dishes with oil

5. Strict Fast—Bread, nuts, water-boiled soups

So, our calendar fasting symbols mean:

1.       Fast-Free: Everything is allowed (in moderation)

2.       Dairy/Eggs Allowed: No Meat

3.       Fish Allowed: No Meat/Dairy/Eggs

4.       Oil/Wine Allowed: No Meat/Dairy/Eggs/Fish

5.       Strict Fast: No Meat/Dairy/Eggs/Fish/Oil/Wine or Shellfish

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago will host its Inaugural Servant Leadership Awards Banquet on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Cotillion Banquets in Palatine, Illinois. The evening is dedicated to recognizing laypersons from throughout the Metropolis who have demonstrated exceptional and innovative servant leadership in the Church and whose service has made a difference in the lives of others. During the event, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael will bestow the Metropolis Cross on these exemplary servant leaders in recognition of their efforts.

May 22 - May 24

*In light of the rapidly changing developments with COVID-19, and our steadfast commitment to the safety and health of our parishioners, the Metropolis of Chicago has cancelled the Junior Olympics. His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael and Father Kosmas Kallis extends his sincere prayers to you and your families during this time of crisis.