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Sts. Constantine and Helen Church
Publish Date: 2021-07-04
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Sts. Constantine and Helen Church

General Information

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

  • 2160 N. Wauwatosa Avenue

  • Wauwatosa, WI 53213


Contact Information






Services Schedule

SUNDAY MATINS/DIVINE LITURGY, 8:15 am


Past Bulletins


This Sunday

SUNDAY, July 4th, 2021— 2nd Sunday of Matthew  

EPISTLE: Romans 2:10-16 

HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 4:18-23 

 

Prosforo Baker: Ana Maria Stasinoulias

Coffee Hour: Choir

 

For more information on an event in the following calendar, please visit:  http://www.stsconstantinehelenwi.org/parish-calendar/

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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
July 04

Martha, mother of St. Symeon Stylites the Younger


Callapostles
July 04

2nd Sunday of Matthew


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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.

Second Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 16:1-8

Καὶ διαγενομένου τοῦ σαββάτου Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ καὶ Μαρία ἡ τοῦ ᾿Ιακώβου καὶ Σαλώμη ἠγόρασαν ἀρώματα ἵνα ἐλθοῦσαι ἀλείψωσιν αὐτόν. καὶ λίαν πρωῒ τῆς μιᾶς σαββάτων ἔρχονται ἐπὶ τὸ μνημεῖον, ἀνατείλαντος τοῦ ἡλίου. καὶ ἔλεγον πρὸς ἑαυτάς· τίς ἀποκυλίσει ἡμῖν τὸν λίθον ἐκ τῆς θύρας τοῦ μνημείου; καὶ ἀναβλέψασαι θεωροῦσιν ὅτι ἀποκεκύλισται ὁ λίθος· ἦν γὰρ μέγας σφόδρα. καὶ εἰσελθοῦσαι εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον εἶδον νεανίσκον καθήμενον ἐν τοῖς δεξιοῖς, περιβεβλημένον στολὴν λευκήν, καὶ ἐξεθαμβήθησαν. ὁ δὲ λέγει αὐταῖς· μὴ ἐκθαμβεῖσθε· ᾿Ιησοῦν ζητεῖτε τὸν Ναζαρηνὸν τὸν ἐσταυρωμένον· ἠγέρθη, οὐκ ἔστιν ὧδε· ἴδε ὁ τόπος ὅπου ἔθηκαν αὐτόν. ἀλλ᾿ ὑπάγετε εἴπατε τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ καὶ τῷ Πέτρῳ ὅτι προάγει ὑμᾶς εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν· ἐκεῖ αὐτὸν ὄψεσθε, καθὼς εἶπεν ὑμῖν. καὶ ἐξελθοῦσαι ἔφυγον ἀπὸ τοῦ μνημείου· εἶχε δὲ αὐτὰς τρόμος καὶ ἔκστασις, καὶ οὐδενὶ οὐδὲν εἶπον· ἐφοβοῦντο γάρ.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. First Mode. 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.

Προκείμενον. First Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 32.22,1.
Γένοιτο, Κύριε, τὸ ἔλεός σου ἐφ' ἡμᾶς.
Στίχ. Ἀγαλλιᾶσθε δίκαιοι ἐν Κυρίῳ

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς ῾Ρωμαίους 2:10-16.

Ἀδελφοί, δόξα δὲ καὶ τιμὴ καὶ εἰρήνη παντὶ τῷ ἐργαζομένῳ τὸ ἀγαθόν, Ἰουδαίῳ τε πρῶτον καὶ Ἕλληνι· οὐ γάρ ἐστιν προσωποληψία παρὰ τῷ θεῷ. Ὅσοι γὰρ ἀνόμως ἥμαρτον, ἀνόμως καὶ ἀπολοῦνται· καὶ ὅσοι ἐν νόμῳ ἥμαρτον, διὰ νόμου κριθήσονται· οὐ γὰρ οἱ ἀκροαταὶ τοῦ νόμου δίκαιοι παρὰ τῷ θεῷ, ἀλλʼ οἱ ποιηταὶ τοῦ νόμου δικαιωθήσονται. Ὅταν γὰρ ἔθνη τὰ μὴ νόμον ἔχοντα φύσει τὰ τοῦ νόμου ποιῇ, οὗτοι, νόμον μὴ ἔχοντες, ἑαυτοῖς εἰσιν νόμος· οἵτινες ἐνδείκνυνται τὸ ἔργον τοῦ νόμου γραπτὸν ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις αὐτῶν, συμμαρτυρούσης αὐτῶν τῆς συνειδήσεως, καὶ μεταξὺ ἀλλήλων τῶν λογισμῶν κατηγορούντων ἢ καὶ ἀπολογουμένων, ἐν ἡμέρᾳ ὅτε κρινεῖ ὁ θεὸς τὰ κρυπτὰ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, κατὰ τὸ εὐαγγέλιόν μου, διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.


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.

2nd Sunday of Matthew
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 4:18-23

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, περιπατῶν δὲ παρὰ τὴν θάλασσαν τῆς Γαλιλαίας εἶδε δύο ἀδελφούς, Σίμωνα τὸν λεγόμενον Πέτρον καὶ ᾿Ανδρέαν τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ, βάλλοντας ἀμφίβληστρον εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν· ἦσαν γὰρ ἁλιεῖς· καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· δεῦτε ὀπίσω μου καὶ ποιήσω ὑμᾶς ἁλιεῖς ἀνθρώπων. οἱ δὲ εὐθέως ἀφέντες τὰ δίκτυα ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ. Καὶ προβὰς ἐκεῖθεν εἶδεν ἄλλους δύο ἀδελφούς, ᾿Ιάκωβον τὸν τοῦ Ζεβεδαίου καὶ ᾿Ιωάννην τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ, ἐν τῷ πλοίῳ μετὰ Ζεβεδαίου τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτῶν καταρτίζοντας τὰ δίκτυα αὐτῶν, καὶ ἐκάλεσεν αὐτούς. οἱ δὲ εὐθέως ἀφέντες τὸ πλοῖον καὶ τὸν πατέρα αὐτῶν ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ. Καὶ περιῆγεν ὅλην τὴν Γαλιλαίαν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς διδάσκων ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν καὶ κηρύσσων τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας καὶ θεραπεύων πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν ἐν τῷ λαῷ.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

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!
Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων, καὶ στρατιωτῶν φυλασσόντων τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα, ἀνέστης τριήμερος Σωτήρ, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὴν ζωήν. Διὰ τοῦτο αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν ἐβόων σοι Ζωοδότα· Δόξα τῇ ἀναστάσει σου Χριστέ, δόξα τῇ Βασιλείᾳ σου, δόξα τῇ οἰκονομίᾳ σου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.

Apolytikion for the Church in the Fourth Mode

Having seen the image of Thy Cross in Heaven, and like Paul, having received the call not from men, Your apostle among kings entrusted the commonwealth to Thy hand, O Lord. Keep us always in peace, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, O only Friend of man.

 

Τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου τὸν τύπον ἐν οὐρανῷ θεασάμενος, καὶ ὡς ὁ Παῦλος τὴν κλῆσιν οὐκ ἐξ ἀνθρώπων δεξάμενος, ὁ ἐν βασιλεῦσιν, Ἀπόστολός σου Κύριε, Βασιλεύουσαν πόλιν τῇ χειρὶ σου παρέθετο· ἣν περίσωζε διὰ παντὸς ἐν εἰρήνη, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.
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Notes

Church Office Hours

Regular church office hours have resumed: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm

As usual, please check our online calendar (https://www.stsconstantinehelenwi.org/calendar) for any adjustments: vacations, days-off, etc

Live-Streaming of Church Services on YouTube

is now available.  Our church's YouTube is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24pswSVfIn5NwzJSNq9Zuw just Subscribe to be notified when we go Live.

Our church is on Phase 4

Following the May 16th Revised Guidelines (see Bulletin Inserts section) from our Holy Metropolis, we are grateful for the ability to return to many of our practices prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines are for the fully vaccinated.  Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to continue to observe wearing of a face mask over the nose and mouth, and to observe social distancing.

Please always follow the directions of our ushers.

Some of the upcoming changes to our parish are the following:

  • No reservations are required
  • Self-sign-in system (an usher will monitor)
  • Specific Socially Distancing & Mask-wearing section will be implemented. Ask an usher to be seated there, if you so desire.
  • Veneration of icons can resume

Our church will continue to provide online live streaming of church services through Facebook Live on our Facebook page and on our YouTube page: https://tinyurl.com/StsCnH-YouTube

Plus, now you can "Light a Candle - Say a Prayer".  Just visit https://onrealm.org/StsCnH/-/give/candles to make your donation online and send us an email (father.pgd@gmail.com and church@stsconstantinehelenwi.org) with the number and type of candles along with who/what you would like us to pray for and will do so at our next church service.

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Community

Realm (onrealm.org) & it's app, Connect, is not for one-way communication, from our church leaders to you.  It can (& should) be used for the communiation between the members of each Group.  JOY is the first ministry that has adopted Realm as their communication tool.  Ask them. 

By the way, would anyone like to lead a Group? What if we created  a Group where the members could help each other out during this pandemic?  If someone is immunocompromised, for instance, or has young children, and can't go to the grocery store, they could ask if anyone else is going and if they are willing to pick up whatever they need (or, pick up their prescription, or a 10,000 piece puzzle for the kids...)  and deliver to their house... Email the church (church@stsconstantinehelenwi.org) your ideas but keep in mind, that no Groups can be created/activated until someone steps up to lead them.  (Hint: It's not hard... just accepting requests to join the Group and keeping the conversation going).

Want to test it out?  You can join our Prayer Requests Group (In Groups, search in Community for Prayer Requests).

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Click to--> Donate now button

 

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Calendar

  • Church Calendar

    July 4 to July 18, 2021

    Sunday, July 4

    8:15AM +Matins

    9:15AM +Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour: Choir

    Monday, July 5

    OFFICE CLOSED

    Tuesday, July 6

    6:00PM Cancelled - Greek School: T2

    Wednesday, July 7

    7:00PM GOYA Advisor Meeting zoom

    Thursday, July 8

    1:00PM Baptism for Minerva Marilyn Savagios

    Friday, July 9

    1:00PM Philoptochos Baking Days

    5:00PM Wedding Rehearsal for Sophia Panos and Alex Schwappach

    Saturday, July 10

    11:00AM Baptism of Yianni Lewis - child of Jason Lewis and Panayiota Tsigistras

    3:00PM +Wedding: Sofia PANOS

    Sunday, July 11

    +Memorial: 40-days Elaine Marsh

    8:15AM +Matins

    9:15AM +Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour: Greek School

    2:00PM GOYA's End of Year Party (Location TBD)

    5:00PM VCS Organizing Meeting

    Monday, July 12

    1:00PM Philoptochos Baking Days

    7:00PM Adult Education Class - "The Creed"

    Tuesday, July 13

    4:30PM Greek School: T1

    6:00PM Greek School: T2

    Thursday, July 15

    6:30PM TBA: Parish Council Meeting

    Friday, July 16

    Tosa Greek Fest

    Saturday, July 17

    Tosa Greek Fest

    Sunday, July 18

    Tosa Greek Fest

    8:15AM +Matins

    9:15AM +Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour: Tosa Greek Fest

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Our News and Interests

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Huge shout-out from our Philoptochos!

Thank you!

 

Just a shout out to all who helped with baking last week at church. 

There were between 15 and 20 people (at least one man--Peter Latsoudis, who helped us with hauling to the storage room) who showed up, and we needed every one of them!

Thank you all so much!

Reminder  there are two baking days left:

  • Friday, July 9 @ 1:00 p.m. and,
  • Monday, July 12 @ 1:00 p.m

Tosa Greek Fest

Our festival will run from July 16th to the 18th and we desperately need volunteers!!!

Please email the church with your contact information, availability and any preferences as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continuing support!


Bible Studies Recess

Bible study will resume on Friday, September 10th at 10:30am.

All are welcome!


We're looking....

Our daycare, Epiphany Learning Academy and Childcare is committed to providing an active, fun-filled learning Christian environment which encourages the love of learning in every child.  Through this, our goal is to help our little ones strengthen and develop the skills necessary to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are looking for 2 teachers to join our team!

  • Flexible hours/scheduling
  • Students & College students looking for summer work are welcome to apply
  • We can train

To apply, please email your resume to  EpiphanyLearningAcademy@gmail.com


GOYA What's on Deck

  • End of the Year Party - July 11th @ 2pm (Location TBD)
  • Welcome Back Party - September 12th @ 1:30pm (Konstantakis Home)

Please feel free to email Christo Gorgolis with any questions at: gorgolisc@yahoo.com


2021 Clergy Laity Assembly

Please join us for the Metropolis of Chicago's biennial Clergy-Laity Assembly, where our ordained and lay leaders will come together to discuss and decide important matters affecting the life, growth, and unity of the Church, its ministries, finances, and philanthropic concerns.
● Dates: October 7-10, 2021 ● Location: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, located at 1 South Broadway, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63102 ● About: The Assembly provides an environment in which our clergymen and lay representatives can come together in worship and fellowship to exchange knowledge and ideas, share best practices and, ultimately, make informed decisions that benefit and further the mission of the Metropolis. ● Registration Info: Secure early bird rates when you register by August 1, 2021. A block of rooms has been reserved at a group rate at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. ● Sponsorship Info: Deadline to become a sponsor is September 7, 2021. Important Event Links: ● Event Webpage: https://bit.ly/2QLVj1q ● Sponsorship Form: https://bit.ly/3vBvBuY ● FB Event Page: https://fb.me/e/KGnlnhvP
 

Survey


Christ is Risen!
 
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America is conducting a Mental Health Needs Assessment survey to determine what resources are most relevant for the Orthodox faithful in this country.  The survey is not a self-assessment but rather seeking to gather the faithful's perceptions on the topic.
 
This survey can be taken directly on the Assembly of Bishops website, which provides more details:  https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/ministries/mental-health-task-force/mental-health-needs-assessment-survey
 
Thanking you for your consideration.

 

Men in Black: Priests who cook -Virtual Cooking Series

Metropolis of Chicago

Men in Black: Priests Who Cook Virtual 

Virtual Cooking Series


The Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos Society, with the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael and His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion, is excited and proud to announce the kickoff of their first, annual Men In Black: Priests Who Cook fundraiser! The MIB cooking series will showcase most of the finest clergy chefs from all over the Metropolis.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the vital Philanthropy Fund, whose mission is to assist Greek and Eastern Orthodox people in need who reside within the Metropolis of Chicago. This is accomplished in a way that maintains their dignity, self-determination, and independence.  Their Philanthropy Fund is the heart and soul of the Metropolis Philoptochos. The complete series will launch on Father’s Day weekend via the Metropolis YouTube channel. 

OCF Announcement

 

 

OCF Nation - Add your names!

 

We want to be able to connect all Orthodox college students with the opportunities OCF offers for them to grow closer to Christ. Help us by adding your name (if you’re a current student!), or sharing our request for contact information with a college student you know!

Submit student contact info HERE!

Holistic Living Guide

A guide for Orthodox Christian College students to live better in body, mind, community, and spirit – the Holistic Living Guide includes articles, journal topics, and activities students can explore on their own or as a chapter!

View the full guide

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Bulletin Inserts

    Sponsor our Festival!

    Sponsor our Festival!

    One price for both Banner & Back of T-Shirt Recognition - Deadline is June 25th!!!!


    Baking Days

    Baking Days

    All hands on deck! Everyone is welcome!


    New Adult Education Class!

    New Adult Education Class!

    Starting Monday, June 14th - The Creed: I Believe in One God.


    Vacation Church School

    Vacation Church School

    August 23-27 from 9am to 12:30pm Ages: K5-7 Registration Deadline: July 26th Cost: $30/child, $25 second child, $20 third child Or, register online starting on 5/24 in Realm (Registration Events)


    Greek Language School

    Greek Language School

    IN-PERSON CLASSES EVERY SATURDAY 9:30 - 12:00 The school year starts September 11, 2021, and ends May 21, 2022. Virtual classes will be offered for those who wish to continue remote learning. Please contact us for more information. Tuition and discounts are available as noted below. -1 student - Yearly tuition $750 -2 students - Yearly tuition $1,400 ($100 discount) -3 students - Yearly tuition $2,000 ($250 discount) Registration fees per family and book fees per student applicable. ADULT CLASSES OFFERED FOR ALL LEVELS (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS) 2 hours/week - Fee $100 per month For registration and more information please email us at: greekschoolemail@gmail.com or call/text 414-296-8004 Visit our updated website for more info: www.greekschoolwisconsin.com


    Assembly of Bishops - Survey

    Assembly of Bishops - Survey

    Please take this anonymous, 15-minute survey that is open to all Orthodox jurisdictions, clergy, and laity. The deadline is August 31st, 2021


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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Apostolic Visit of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch BARTHOLOMEW to the United States

06/30/2021

With unsurpassed joy, we announce on the Feast of the Glorious Twelve, the Apostolic Visit of His All Holiness BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch to the United States, October 23 – November 3, 2021.

Ecumenical Prayer Service, one year after Hagia Sophia’s Reconversion

06/25/2021

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in partnership with In Defense of Christians will co-host an Ecumenical Prayer Service lamenting the reconversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque one year ago. The Ecumenical Prayer Service will take place on July 14th, 2021, at 6:30 pm EDT at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral located at 2815 36th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Support Our Spiritual Fathers

06/25/2021

This Father’s Day, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America asks that each family contribute $100 to the Pension Plan for the Dedicated Clergymen of our Archdiocese.

Time Out for Marriage: Jealousy in Marriage

06/25/2021

In this week's "Time Out for Marriage" Pres. Kerry Pappas discusses jealousy between spouses and how it can be turned around into gratitude!

“Faith in Freedom” Video Series: Episode 4 featuring Swamini Brahmaprajnananda Saraswati, Arsha Vidya Ananda

06/25/2021

In honor of the 200th year anniversary of Greek independence, the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, will release a video the 25th of each month as part of the “Faith in Freedom” series. This series features the voices of various religious leaders speaking about the meaning of freedom in their faith tradition.

Archbishop Elpidophoros Traveling to Germany

07/02/2021

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is traveling to Germany to take part in the ordination of Bishop-elect Ambrosios of Argyroupolis on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Church of St. Andrew the Apostle in Düsseldorf.

Release of a New Greening the Parish Resource Page

07/01/2021

The Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations is pleased to announce a new and simplified Greening the Parish Resource page. The page offers all the how-to videos in place, in addition to the Greening the Parish four-part webinar series, the history and work of the Green Patriarch, an Orthodox Creation Care toolkit, and further Orthodox and ecumenical resources.

Synaxis of the 12 Apostles

07/01/2021

On June 30, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America prayerfully attended the Divine Liturgy in Paramus, New Jersey for the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles. His Eminence, along with His Grace Bishop Athenagoras, wished His Grace Bishop Apostolos many years on the occasion of his nameday.

“How-to” Green Your Parish, Episode 11: Reducing Waste at Home #1

07/01/2021

The “How-to” Green Your Parish series is an initiative of the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations. New episodes will be released weekly featuring ideas and ways to introduce creation care and sustainability in your parish and home. Ranging from practical to theological, each three-minute video offers a unique perspective on environmental stewardship through the knowledge and expertise of Orthodox Christians across the United States.

Memory Eternal Rev. George Livanos

07/01/2021

This morning, Rev. George Livanos, Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Appoints New Director of the Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music

06/29/2021

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America elevated Mr. Georgios Theodoridis, Master Chanter of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC, to the rank of Archon Mousikodidaskalos (Music Instructor) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in recognition of his efforts and contributions toward the teaching and promotion of Byzantine Music in Washington, DC, over the past decade. Together with this special honor, His Eminence appointed Archon Georgios Theodoridis as the new Director of the Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music, which he previously served in the capacity of music instructor.

Soak Up the Son - Go Forth: Week 3

06/28/2021

This week we learn about our lifeguards, Saints Cosmas and Damian, the unmercenary physicians! To download the full family activity guide visit: https://www.goarch.org/-/soak-up-the-son-go-forth.

Fr. Patrick Viscuso Elevated to Protopresbyter

06/27/2021

On Sunday, June 27, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America elevated Fr. Patrick Viscuso to the rank of Protopresbyter. Father Patrick celebrates 30 years of priestly service this year. AXIOS!

Dn. Thomas Manuel Ordained to the Holy Priesthood

06/27/2021

On June 27, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America ordained Dn. Thomas Manuel to the Holy Priesthood at St. George in Bethesda, Maryland. AXIOS!
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Wisdom of the Fathers

But mark both their faith, and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work (and you know how greedy a thing fishing is), when they heard His command, they delayed not, ... but "they forsook all and followed," ... Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

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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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago

Summer Internships Available

 
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is now accepting applications for summer internships in Communications, Administration and Youth & Young Adult Ministries. Interns will receive a $1,500 stipend.
 
Applicants must be full-time university students working toward the completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

 


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