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Sts. Constantine and Helen Church
Publish Date: 2018-10-07
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Sts. Constantine and Helen Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (414) 778-1555
  • Fax:
  • (414) 778-1117
  • Street Address:

  • 2160 N. Wauwatosa Avenue

  • Wauwatosa, WI 53213


Contact Information






Services Schedule

SUNDAY MATINS/DIVINE LITURGY, 8:30 am


Past Bulletins


Notes

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Donations to help those in and around our community who are in need

Fr. Panteleimon keeps an envelope for donations made by parishioners to help whoever might come to the church in need.  That envelope is always in need of additional funds.  If you would like to donate to help those who come to our church in need, please either see Fr. Panteleimon, or leave a donation marked for this purpose in the church office.  Thank you and God bless.

Hospital Visits by Fr. Panteleimon

If parishioners or their family or friends are admitted to the hospital, please let the office know so that Father can go and visit them.  Thank you.

Did you know?

There are many ways to send your contributions to our church, other than cash or check.  For example, our newest option is to

Give by Text! 

You can now give to our church by using your smartphone via text using debit/credit card or ACH payments.  It will take you about 2 minutes to set up your payment method, which is saved for future text gifts!  Just text our church's keyword, STSCNH to 73256 along with the amount, i.e. text STSCNH 25 to 73256.  Shortly after, you will receive a text with a link to our secure online text giving page where you can choose a specific fund and set up your payment method.  At the moment, the available funds you can give to by text are Stewardship, Candles, Maintenance, Fee (to pay for a church fee) or General Donation (default).

Online!

You know that you can also give online and setup recurring payments by visiting our website (give.stsconstantinehelenwi.org) and clicking on the "Click to Donate Online" button.  But if you download a free QR Code Scanner application and scan the following code, it will take you directly to the secure online donation page.  You can readily find this QR code on the front page of our weekly bulletins and on the back cover of The Vine.

 ACS Online Giving New Roof QR code 

 

Go ahead! Try it! It's so cool!!

 

Orthodox Observer

Please click on the link below to view the January/February 2018 issue.  

/www.goarch.org/-/september-october-2018-orthodox-observer

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This Sunday

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7,  2018—3rd Sunday of Luke

APOLYTIKION: When Thou didst descend unto death …             Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον ...

EPISTLE:  II Corinthians 11:31-33;12:1-9 (pgs. 95-96)                      

HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 6:11-16 (pgs. 96)

READER:  Bob Gountis

ALTAR BOYS: Team A: Andre Acra, Theodore G. Anagnostopoulos, Evan Anagnostopoulos, Nikita Athens, Angelo Gorgolis, Christos Konstantakis, Peter Konstantakis, George Kostopoulos, Spiros Limberatos, Makis Limberatos, Sam Patterson, Louis Tsagalis, John Tsagalis, Peter Tsagalis, Aristotelis & Dimitri Ziogas

USHERS: George Karas, Louie Kostopoulos, James Maholias, Alex Marlis, George Papageorge

PROSPHORON:  Ana Treptow

HOSPITALITY:  Memorial (nut & sesame seed free due to allergies)

BOOKSTORE: Jackie Papageorge

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14,  2018—Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

APOLYTIKION: Let the Heavens rejoice ...                 Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια ...

EPISTLE:  Titus 3:8-15 (pgs. 152-153)                                                

HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 8:5-15 (pgs. 153-154)

READER:  Philip Losey

ALTAR BOYS: Team B: Teddy C. Anagnostopoulos, Angelo Cicatello, Dimitris Dahl, Elias Dalianis, Blaise Dalianis, George L. Liapis, George P. Liapis, Markos Mamalakis, Dimitri Maniotis, Leonidas Melissourgos, Foti Papageorge, Andrew Roche, Vasili Tsiampas, Joseph VanCleve

USHERS: Stelios Georgakas, Helene Mannino, Tony Nestoras, Kiki Skoufis, George Tsiampas

PROSPHORON:  Voula Panagopoulos

HOSPITALITY: Golden Agers

BOOKSTORE: Janet Christopulos

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

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Calendar

  • This week's events

    October 5 to October 21, 2018

    Friday, October 5

    Midwest Hellenic Dance Festival

    Sunday, October 7

    Sunday School

    +Memorial: 40-Days Tia Flessas

    All-Ministry Event: Pumpkin Farm

    +Memorial: 40-Days Nabil Hinnawi

    7:30AM Prosforon: Ana Treptow

    8:30AM Matins

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM +Artoklasia

    11:30AM Hospitality: Memorial (nut & sesame free)

    1:30PM +Baptism

    2:00PM JOY: Swan's Pumpkin Farm (Lunch & Meeting first at church)

    7:00PM Fanari Reunion Dance

    8:00PM Basketball Practice - YAL

    Monday, October 8

    Happy Birthday! Christ Konstantinidis

    Coming DEADLINE: The Vine announcements

    Happy Birthday! Stefanos Pagoulatos

    10:30AM +Visitation: George Giannaras

    11:30AM +Funeral: George Giannaras

    6:00PM Canceled: Ionians

    6:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

    7:00PM Canceled: Dorians

    7:00PM Orthodox Adult Education Class - Unpacking our Spiritual Toolbox

    Tuesday, October 9

    8:30AM Hall & Cry Room Used: Presvytera

    5:30PM Greek School Classes

    8:00PM Basketball Practice - YAL

    Wednesday, October 10

    Deadline: The Vine Announcements

    Happy Birthday! Arianna Stasinoulias

    Thursday, October 11

    4:00PM +Visitation: George Schlegel

    Friday, October 12

    10:00AM Bible Studies (Eng.)

    11:00AM +Funeral: George Schlegel

    4:00PM Fish Fry

    Saturday, October 13

    Happy Birthday! George Kouros

    10:00AM Chicago YES College Day

    10:30AM 40 Days for Life: Moljeben for Victims of Abortion

    10:30AM HALL USED: DOP meeting

    3:30PM YAL Milwaukee Get together

    Sunday, October 14

    Sunday School

    Fr. Peter Papadimitriou celebrating Div. Liturgy

    7:30AM Prosforon: Voula Panagopoulos

    8:30AM Matins

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Hospitality: Golden Agers

    8:00PM Basketball Practice - YAL

    Monday, October 15

    6:00PM Ionians

    7:00PM Dorians

    Tuesday, October 16

    5:30PM Greek School Classes

    8:00PM Basketball Practice - YAL

    Thursday, October 18

    Happy Birthday! Theodoros Dimitropoulos

    Happy Birthday! Mrs. Melissa Irene (De Falco) Menge

    11:00AM Project Mexico: Save the Date! 2019 Home Building registration

    Friday, October 19

    10:00AM Bible Studies (Eng.)

    4:00PM Fish Fry

    7:00PM Visitation of the Myrrh- Streaming Kardiotissa

    Saturday, October 20

    Happy Birthday! Kyriaki Topetzes

    9:30AM The Nones: who are they and how do we reach them?

    10:30AM 40 Days for Life: Moljeben for Victims of Abortion

    Sunday, October 21

    +Memorial: 5-Years Maria George

    +Memorial: 40-Days Bob Nikolopoulos

    Sunday School

    Fr. Peter Papadimitriou celebrating Div. Liturgy

    7:30AM Prosforon: Heather Franceschi

    8:30AM Matins

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Hospitality: Marriage & Family Ministry/Mission Trip Fundraising?

    8:00PM Basketball Practice - YAL

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Our News and Interests

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2018 Fall Adult Education Seminar: Unpacking Our Orthodox Spiritual Toolbox

2018 Fall Adult Ed Seminar Poster


Demetria 2018

2018.10.19 Myrrh-stream Icon St. Demetrios IL


OCF: College Conference Midwest 2018

  • December 27, 2018 - December 30, 2018
    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Registration for College Conference Midwest is now OPEN!

 https://www.facebook.com/events/759214427760050/

Join us as we come together in fellowship and prayer to explore the theme, “Who Do You Say that I Am?” with Keynote Speaker, Fr. Barnabas Powell and an excellent line up of Workshop Speakers.

Cost: $325.00 *scholarships available (see PROMO CODES below)

Scholarship Information and Promo Codes:

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of DETROIT – 30, $275 scholarships being offered. Must be a member of an Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit parish to qualify and receive funding. Enter promo code GOMODCC18 at check out.

Antiochian Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest – 20, $75 scholarships being offered. Must be a member of an Antiochian parish that is located within the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest to qualify and receive funding. Enter promo code ADTAMCC18 at check out.

New scholarships may become available and will be fully confirmed by October 1, 2018.

http://www.ocf.net/events/college-conference-midwest-2018/


OCWA's 8th Annual Educational Seminar

"Faith and Good Works Through Love, Bring God's Grace for Salvation"

Saturday, October 27th, 2018, 8 am - 2 pm

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

  • $40 Member
  • $45 Non Members
  • $25 Students
  • $25 Luncheon only

For more information or to register, contact

Diane Markovina holymamamarko@wi.rr.com 414.331.1091


2018.10.27 Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me - Day Camp

2018.10.27 PUYCaFM Day Camp


Orthodox Bishops and Parishes in the United States

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops has published on its website the new map: "Orthodox Bishops and Parishes in the United States." The map shows: a) locations, names and jurisdictions of all active Orthodox bishops in the United States and b) the total number of Orthodox parishes in each US county. The map is in PDF format and can be downloaded here.

http://www.assemblyofbishops.org/news/2018/map-bishops-parishes


DOP's Community Celebration

Giving Thanks:

A Community Celebration

Sponsored by: The Daughters of Penelope-- Hector Chapter #107 Milwaukee

 

Annunciation’s Cultural Center

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Cocktails/Social Gathering:  6:00pm

Traditional Buffet Dinner:  6:30pm

Catered by Prime Minister/Peach Tree Restaurants

Dinner:  $17.00

Children 6 and under:  free

Children ages 7-17:  $7.00

Reservation(s) Required please:

RSVP by Friday, November 2nd to either:

Donna Spheeris (414) 915-6096

Mary Mavraganis (414) 427-9188

In keeping with the mission of

 The Daughters of Penelope, 

all proceeds benefit the Jeanne M. Krikelas Memorial Scholarship.

Eight lucky winners will go home with a door prize.

Will you be one of them?


The Vine Ads

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!


2019 Basketball Tournament

2019.02.08.10 BBall tournament


Orthodox Observer

You can find the Orthodox Observer online at: www.goarch.org/news/observer


Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops Report

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops released  a new report "Fast Questions and Fast Answers about American Orthodox Bishops"  This essay offers plenty of interesting facts about the lives of our Bishops, as well as who they are as people. Here are a few examples of the questions that are answered in this mini-report:

  • What are our Bishops’ personal hobbies, talents and interests?
  • Prior to becoming a clergyman, have any of the American Orthodox hierarchs worked in some "secular" – not church-related – job positions?
  • How educated are American Orthodox Bishops?
  • Is being a Bishop a difficult "job?" What are the challenges that American Orthodox hierarchs face?

The report can be downloaded from the Assembly's website here:


Download this mini-report

 

Read this story and if you have any follow up questions, feel free to ask. Send your inquiries to: akrindatch@aol.com

It is the first essay in a new series called "Fast Questions and Fast Answers…," a group of mini-reports to be published in the next few months. And get ready for the upcoming mini-reports, such as "Fast Questions and Fast Answers:

  • …about the Geography of Orthodoxy in America"
  • …about Church Attendance in American Orthodox Christian Parishes"
  • …about Young Adult Parishioners"
  • …about Orthodox Students in American Colleges and Universities"

Many more mini-reports will follow. 


The 2018/19 PanHellenic Scholarship Application is Now Available!

 

The 2018/19 PanHellenic Scholarship

Application is Now Available!

October 1, 2018

Chicago, IL - The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation has released the 2018/19 scholarship application on today October 1st. The Foundation will accept applications from eligible Greek American college students through January 31, 2019, and will distribute $250,000 in scholarship awards to exceptional undergraduates as follows:

  • Twenty (20) Awards of $10,000 each based on academic merit and financial need
  • Twenty (20) Awards of $2,500 each based solely on academic achievement

Undergraduate students of Hellenic descent from all fifty states are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted electronically as instructed by January 31, 2019

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be US Citizens or US permanent residents.
  • Be of Hellenic descent.
  • Be a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited 4-year university in Fall 2018.
  • Have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

For any questions or inquiries, please email pkorbakes@panhellenicsf.org or call (312) 357-6432.

As of June 2018, the Foundation has awarded $3 million+ in scholarships to 450+ Greek American students.

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June 15, 2019

Awards Ceremony & Gala


St Iakovos Retreat Center's The Ark

 

The Ark is fresh off the press! 

The September edition of The Ark, the St. Iakovos Retreat Center newsletter, is being made available to you first! Please follow the link below to view The Ark.

Click HERE to view The Ark.

Feel free to pass this newsletter along to your entire community! You can also remain in communication with us by connecting out our social media pages! 

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

 

Copyright © 2018 St. Iakovos Retreat Center - Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:

St. Iakovos Retreat Center - Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago

920 224th Ave

Kansasville, WI 53139


Philoptochos: MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2018 AND PAY IT FORWARD

National Make A Difference Day was established in 1992 as the largest national community service day in the United States. It is held annually on the 4th Saturday in October, and millions of American citizens participate in this day of volunteerism to improve the lives of others.

In 2015, the first year of the Philoptochos Make A Difference initiative, chapters offered more than 4,000 good deeds. In 2016, National Philoptochos invited chapters across the country to join together with their parish families to offer 8500 multi-generational acts of kindness during the month of October to honor His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, on the occasion of his name day, and also to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the founding of Philoptochos.

In 2017, Philoptochos’ goal was to teach children to engage in philanthropy and contribute to their communities.  Chapters responded with projects such as collecting canned food for the hungry, making “get well” cards for patients in children’s hospitals, assembling personal care kits for the homeless, collecting used blankets for animal shelters and sending “thank you” cards to Veterans for their service. In one community, members of Philoptochos and JOY joined together to sew and stuff heart pillows for children recovering from heart surgery.

This year, Philoptochos is asking chapters to choose three good deeds to bestow upon an individual or organization, and then ask that individual or organization to Pay It Forward by in turn bestowing a good deed on three other people or organizations. 

Make A Difference with Philoptochos on National Make A Difference Day, Saturday, October 27 by:

  • Partner with children in your communities to perform good deeds
  • Capture the act with a photo or video.
  • Upload it to Facebook and/ or Instagram (be sure privacy settings are set to public for these posts) with the hashtag #PhiloptochosPaysItForward
  • Send your photos or videos to communications@philoptochos.org
  • All submissions will have a chance to be featured as the Philoptochos Facebook Cover Photo, on Instagram, and on the website.
  • Let's spark a chain of Positivity, Philoptochos!

"When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind" -Dr. Wayne W. Dyer


St. Iakovos Retreat Center Annual Giving Campaign

 

October 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
 
We pray this letter finds you well!  With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael we are happy to launch the St. Iakovos Retreat Center Annual Giving Campaign! The purpose of this campaign is to create sustainability and security for the future of our retreat center in order to serve the Metropolis and its generations to come.
 
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on our supporters to continue this blessed ministry through their prayers and contributions. We are reaching out to you because we feel you see the value and importance of the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. We hope you consider this request and find it in your heart to support the retreat center in this new opportunity.
 
The St. Iakovos Retreat Center has quickly become a home away from home to Orthodox Christians across the country. We have hosted thousands of campers, fostered numerous relationships through various retreats and programs, and have become a place of spiritual rejuvenation to our guests. In the brochure you will find some of the testimonials from a few people who have experienced the St. Iakovos Retreat Center and all it has to offer.
 
This ministry offers our guests the opportunity to engage in experiences which allow them to grow. In order to maintain this ministry that we have all worked so hard on, we invite you to participate in the Annual Donor Campaign. It is through your participation that we will serve the community for generation to come.
 
Here is how it works:
The brochure has a detachable pledge card. Please fill out the pledge card with your desired contribution and mail it to the St. Iakovos Retreat Center in the enclosed envelope. You can also visit www.GoSIRC.org to set up your annual donation. The annual giving options are as follows:

  • Platinum: $1,000       
  • Gold: $500-$999
  • Silver: $100-$499
  • Bronze: $1-$99 

We are grateful for your interest in this ministry thus far! It is through your commitment that the St. Iakovos Retreat Center is able to serve Orthodox Christians all throughout the country. If you are to have any questions please contact the retreat center at (262) 864-9090 or office@gosirc.org.
 

In Christ,
 
Fabiola Sweis
St. Iakovos Retreat Center- Marketing and Development
 

 

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Bulletin Inserts

    Children's Word

    Children's Word

    OCN's Weekly bulletin for children


    9th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA

    9th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA

    Message of the 9th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America


    Scrip Gift Card Program

    Scrip Gift Card Program

    Take care of all your gift card needs and help raise money for our Church at no additional cost to you!


    Hellenic Midwest - Scholarship Application

    Hellenic Midwest - Scholarship Application

    Deadline October 18th


    Chicago Orthodox Christian Synergy - 2018 Annual Symposium

    Chicago Orthodox Christian Synergy - 2018 Annual Symposium

    Saturday, October 20, 2018, 9:30am-1:30 pm at St. John the Baptist, Des Plaines, IL. The "Nones": Who are They and How Do We Reach Them? Dr. Nathan Jacobs, Director of the documentary Becoming Truly Human, will talk about the increasing number of "Nones" and what the Church and its members can do to connect with them and bring them back into the faith.


    2018 November DOP Pita Sale

    2018 November DOP Pita Sale

    Deadline to order October 29, 2018


    2017 Scholarship Guide

    2017 Scholarship Guide

    Windy City has compiled this guide of scholarships that are available to Greek Americans. "We’re dedicated to providing resources for our community, and we’re so excited to present Greek American Scholarship Guide 2017. ... Find information here to begin your research and application process. Some deadlines have already passed this year, but later this year, applications for 2018 will be posted. That will give you time to work through this information and determine your own eligibility and what opportunities to pursue. With the ever-increasing cost of college education, we recommend that you apply for as many scholarships as you can – no matter how small. The numbers will add up and every dollar makes a difference. In this guide, find “mini profiles” of scholarship awards of more than $5000. Also find a list of links to other organizations that offer smaller awards. Look for ideas on other places to search for opportunities, as well as tips on applying and winning scholarships. A very special thank you to our sponsors. We’re grateful to The John C. Kulis Charitable Foundation and PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation for their continued support. You’ll learn also more about them in this guide. Dive in! Happy Scholarship Hunting!


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Saints and Feasts

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October 07

3rd Sunday of Luke


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October 07

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria

These holy Martyrs were Romans of high rank in the service of the Emperor Maximian, to whom it was reported that they did not take part in the festivals of the idols. When he called them into his presence, they confessed their Faith in the one God. He had them arrayed in women's clothes and paraded through the streets in mockery. They were afterwards scourged, from which Saint Bacchus died. This was about the year 296. Saint Sergius was then taken to Resapha in Syria, where he was tortured and beheaded. His tomb in Resapha became a very famous shrine, to which pilgrims came from as far away as Western Europe; Resapha was later renamed Sergiopolis in his honour.


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eighth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:11-18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that He had said these things to her.

Eighth Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 20:11-18

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, Μαρία δὲ εἱστήκει πρὸς τῷ μνημείῳ κλαίουσα ἔξω. ὡς οὖν ἔκλαιε, παρέκυψεν εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον καὶ θεωρεῖ δύο ἀγγέλους ἐν λευκοῖς καθεζομένους, ἕνα πρὸς τῇ κεφαλῇ καὶ ἕνα πρὸς τοῖς ποσίν, ὅπου ἔκειτο τὸ σῶμα τοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦ. καὶ λέγουσιν αὐτῇ ἐκεῖνοι· γύναι, τί κλαίεις; λέγει αὐτοῖς· ὅτι ἦραν τὸν Κύριόν μου, καὶ οὐκ οἶδα ποῦ ἔθηκαν αὐτόν. καὶ ταῦτα εἰποῦσα ἐστράφη εἰς τὰ ὀπίσω, καὶ θεωρεῖ τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν ἑστῶτα, καὶ οὐκ ᾔδει ὅτι ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐστι. λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· γύναι, τί κλαίεις; τίνα ζητεῖς; ἐκείνη δοκοῦσα ὅτι ὁ κηπουρός ἐστι, λέγει αὐτῷ· κύριε, εἰ σὺ ἐβάστασας αὐτόν, εἰπέ μοι ποῦ ἔθηκας αὐτόν, κἀγὼ αὐτὸν ἀρῶ. λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· Μαρία. στραφεῖσα ἐκείνη λέγει αὐτῷ· ῥαββουνί, ὃ λέγεται, διδάσκαλε. λέγει αὐτῇ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· μή μου ἅπτου· οὔπω γὰρ ἀναβέβηκα πρὸς τὸν πατέρα μου· πορεύου δὲ πρὸς τοὺς ἀδελφούς μου καὶ εἰπὲ αὐτοῖς· ἀναβαίνω πρὸς τὸν πατέρα μου καὶ πατέρα ὑμῶν, καὶ Θεόν μου καὶ Θεὸν ὑμῶν. ἔρχεται Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ ἀπαγγέλλουσα τοῖς μαθηταῖς ὅτι ἑώρακε τὸν Κύριον, καὶ ταῦτα εἶπεν αὐτῇ.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9.

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.

I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Προκείμενον. Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 117.14,18.
Ἰσχύς μου καὶ ὕμνησίς μου ὁ Κύριος.
Στίχ. Παιδεύων ἐπαίδευσέ με ὁ Κύριος.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 11:31-33, 12:1-9.

Ἀδελφοί, Ὁ θεὸς καὶ πατὴρ τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ οἶδεν, ὁ ὢν εὐλογητὸς εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας, ὅτι οὐ ψεύδομαι. Ἐν Δαμασκῷ ὁ ἐθνάρχης Ἀρέτα τοῦ βασιλέως ἐφρούρει τὴν Δαμασκηνῶν πόλιν, πιάσαι με θέλων· καὶ διὰ θυρίδος ἐν σαργάνῃ ἐχαλάσθην διὰ τοῦ τείχους καὶ ἐξέφυγον τὰς χεῖρας αὐτοῦ. Καυχᾶσθαι δὴ οὐ συμφέρει μοι· ἐλεύσομαι γὰρ εἰς ὀπτασίας καὶ ἀποκαλύψεις κυρίου. Οἶδα ἄνθρωπον ἐν Χριστῷ πρὸ ἐτῶν δεκατεσσάρων - εἴτε ἐν σώματι οὐκ οἶδα· εἴτε ἐκτὸς τοῦ σώματος οὐκ οἶδα· ὁ θεὸς οἶδεν - ἁρπαγέντα τὸν τοιοῦτον ἕως τρίτου οὐρανοῦ. Καὶ οἶδα τὸν τοιοῦτον ἄνθρωπον - εἴτε ἐν σώματι, εἴτε ἐκτὸς τοῦ σώματος, οὐκ οἶδα· ὁ θεὸς οἶδεν - ὅτι ἡρπάγη εἰς τὸν παράδεισον, καὶ ἤκουσεν ἄρρητα ῥήματα, ἃ οὐκ ἐξὸν ἀνθρώπῳ λαλῆσαι. Ὑπὲρ τοῦ τοιούτου καυχήσομαι· ὑπὲρ δὲ ἐμαυτοῦ οὐ καυχήσομαι, εἰ μὴ ἐν ταῖς ἀσθενείαις μου·  ἐὰν γὰρ θελήσω καυχήσασθαι, οὐκ ἔσομαι ἄφρων· ἀλήθειαν γὰρ ἐρῶ· φείδομαι δέ, μή τις εἰς ἐμὲ λογίσηται ὑπὲρ ὃ βλέπει με, ἢ ἀκούει τι ἐξ ἐμοῦ. Καὶ τῇ ὑπερβολῇ τῶν ἀποκαλύψεων ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι, ἐδόθη μοι σκόλοψ τῇ σαρκί, ἄγγελος Σατᾶν, ἵνα με κολαφίζῃ, ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι. Ὑπὲρ τούτου τρὶς τὸν κύριον παρεκάλεσα ἵνα ἀποστῇ ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ. Καὶ εἴρηκέν μοι, Ἀρκεῖ σοι ἡ χάρις μου· ἡ γὰρ δύναμίς μου ἐν ἀσθενείᾳ τελειοῦται. Ἥδιστα οὖν μᾶλλον καυχήσομαι ἐν ταῖς ἀσθενείαις μου, ἵνα ἐπισκηνώσῃ ἐπʼ ἐμὲ ἡ δύναμις τοῦ Χριστοῦ.


Gospel Reading

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"

3rd Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 7:11-16

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐπορεύετο εἰς πόλιν καλουμένην Ναΐν· καὶ συνεπορεύοντο αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἱκανοὶ καὶ ὄχλος πολύς. ὡς δὲ ἤγγισε τῇ πύλῃ τῆς πόλεως, καὶ ἰδοὺ ἐξεκομίζετο τεθνηκὼς υἱὸς μονογενὴς τῇ μητρὶ αὐτοῦ, καὶ αὕτη ἦν χήρα, καὶ ὄχλος τῆς πόλεως ἱκανὸς ἦν σὺν αὐτῇ. καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὴν ὁ Κύριος ἐσπλαγχνίσθη ἐπ᾿ αὐτῇ καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῇ· μὴ κλαῖε· καὶ προσελθὼν ἥψατο τῆς σοροῦ, οἱ δὲ βαστάζοντες ἔστησαν, καὶ εἶπε· νεανίσκε, σοὶ λέγω, ἐγέρθητι. καὶ ἀνεκάθισεν ὁ νεκρὸς καὶ ἤρξατο λαλεῖν, καὶ ἔδωκεν αὐτὸν τῇ μητρὶ αὐτοῦ. ἔλαβε δὲ φόβος πάντας καὶ ἐδόξαζον τὸν Θεόν, λέγοντες ὅτι προφήτης μέγας ἐγήγερται ἐν ἡμῖν, καὶ ὅτι ἐπεσκέψατο ὁ Θεὸς τὸν λαὸν αὐτοῦ.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Mode

When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee.
Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν ᾅδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον·Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in the Fourth Mode

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Οι Μάρτυρές σου, Κύριε, εν τή αθλήσει αυτών, στεφάνους εκομίσαντο τής αφθαρσίας, εκ σού τού Θεού ημών, σχόντες γάρ τήν ισχύν σου, τούς τυράννους καθείλον, έθραυσαν καί δαιμόνων, τά ανίσχυρα θράση. Αυτών ταίς ικεσίαις, Χριστέ ο Θεός, σώσον τάς ψυχάς ημών.

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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Wisdom of the Fathers

That dead man was being buried, and many friends were conducting him to his tomb. But there meets him Christ, the Life and Resurrection, for He is the destroyer of death and of corruption; He it is "in Whom we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28); He it is Who has restored the nature of man to that which it originally was; and has set free our death-fraught flesh from the bonds of death.
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke, Homily 36.42, p. 153., 5th Century

The virgin's son met the widow's son. He became like a sponge for her tears and as life for the death of her son. Death turned about in its den and turned its back on the victorious one.
St. Ephrem the Syrian
Commentary on Tatian's Diatessaron, 6.23. (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. vol. 3: Luke, Intervarsity Press)

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