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Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-03-27
Bulletin Contents
COVID-19
Links
Prayers
Memorials
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
This Week
Save the Date
Updates
Flyers
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Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (760) 942-0920
  • Fax:
  • (760) 942-3603
  • Street Address:

  • 3459 Manchester Ave. #32

  • Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

Contact Information

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Michael Sitaras


frsitaras@stsconstantinehelen.com | 760-942-0920

2nd Priest: Rev. Fr. Angelo Maginas


FrAngelo@stsconstantinehelen.com | 760-942-0920

Parish Council President: Spiro Kailas


office@stsconstantinehelen.com | 760-942-0920

Services Schedule

SUNDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

 

WEEKDAYS/SATURDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

 

Past Bulletins


COVID-19

We care about you, your health, and the health of our children, therefore with love, we recommend that everyone wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status for the time being.  This is one thing we can do to help care for and protect those who are most vulnerable among us.

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Links

You may follow the text of the service on your smartphone using the Digital Chant Stand app, or follow online at https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html

For the livestream on Facebook search for @stsconstantinehelenCardiff or use this link, facebook.com/stsconstantinehelenCardiff/.  You may also watch the livestream on our website, https://www.stsconstantinehelen.com/.

The church wifi password is:  20LordisMyRock!

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Prayers

Demetria Sarantopoulos, Peter and Lydia Chaconas, Patricia Karetas, Jim and Vasil Karounos, Litsa Mitchell, Brittany Howland, Marianne McDonald, Angele Lorio, Victoria Benzel, Daphne Triphon, Yvette Hamud, George Gillespie, Becky Stathes Parks Snell, Barbara Tsotsos, Mary Garbis, Jeff Richardson, Anne Fierros, Georgia Vourlitis, Katherine Rovos, Nora Paltadakis, Peter Fellios, Aphrodite Sacorafas, Cynthia Sacorafas, Mimi Howland, Anthony Lizardy, Susan Comitas, Helen Theofan, Nikki Cozakos, Stavroula Georgopoulos, Toula Panos, Maria Poniros, Desiree Plagis, Kelee Tsitsikaos, Michael L. Pappas, Baby Michael Wyatt Pappas, Vasillos Gavrilos, Despina Geotas, Freddi Zulim, Georgia Stamos Zulim, Emmanuel Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Maria Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Vassili Stamos (Hatizimanolis), Garrett Lavin, Anton Vasilevich Ovslenko, Petr Sergevich Pavlov, Wendy Anna Panagos, Caron Gray, the family of Cleo Menas, Rev. Fr. Peter Leventis, Presbytera Despina Leventis, the family of Catherine Caldes.

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the office.

 

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Memorials

5 years  for Nontis Tavlarides, husband of Mary, Father of Kiki Tavlarides, Grandfather of Mary and Elizabeth.

30 years for George Tavlarides, son of Mary Tavlarides, brother of Kiki Tavlarides and great uncle of Mary and Elizabeth

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Seventh Mode

Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Eighth 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!"
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Sixth 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 4:14-16; 5:1-6.

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.' For to good things do I call you, not to things evil, or burdensome; not to punishment and vengeance, that I should have to compel.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century

Nothing comes without effort. The help of God is always ready and always near, but is given only to those who seek and work, and only to those seekers who, after putting all their powers to the test, then cry out with their whole heart: "Lord, help us."
St. Theophan the Recluse
19th Century

Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your attention to yourself and examine yourself with a sense of repentance, and a thousand interior crosses will at once present themselves to you. . . Interior crosses are sometimes so burdensome that the sufferer can find no consolation whatever in anything. All this can happen to you too! But in whatever position you may be, and whatever sufferings of the soul you may feel, do not despair and do not think that the Lord has abandoned you. NO! God will always be with you and will invisibly strengthen you even when it seems to you that you are on the very brink of perdition.
St. Innocent of Alaska
The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century

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Saints and Feasts

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March 27

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.

Matrona
March 27

Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica

This martyr was the servant of a certain Jewish woman named Pantilla, the wife of the Governor of Thessalonica. When Matrona refused to follow her mistress into the synagogue Pantilla beat her so severly that she died in a few days, and thus received the crown of her confession.

Allsaint
March 27

Paul, Bishop of Corinth

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This Week

  • Church Calendar

    March 27 to April 4, 2022

    Sunday, March 27

    Philoptochos Lenten Project: Bed, Bath and Blessings (thru 4/9)

    VENERATION OF THE CROSS

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorials & 40 Day Blessing

    5:00PM Virtual Greek Independence Day Celebration

    6:30PM Youth Board Meeting

    Monday, March 28

    Philoptochos Lenten Project: Bed, Bath and Blessings (thru 4/9)

    4:30PM Greek School- Pre k, K combined

    5:00PM Equipping and Enriching Parish Life, A Monthly Metropolis Ministries Series

    6:30PM Compline Service

    6:30PM Greek Language School Advanced Children

    7:00PM "Man of God" Movie showing county wide

    Tuesday, March 29

    Philoptochos Lenten Project: Bed, Bath and Blessings (thru 4/9)

    3:30PM Greek School - Beginner w/Ms. Rena

    6:00PM Greek School- Beginner Adult

    6:15PM Greek School w/Ms. Rena - Level A (Armin)

    Wednesday, March 30

    Philoptochos Lenten Project: Bed, Bath and Blessings (thru 4/9)

    5:15PM Greek School- Children Group B

    6:00PM Greek School- Adult Advanced with Mr. Andreas

    6:00PM Greek School- Adult Intermed. with Ms. Akrive

    6:30PM Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

    7:00PM Boy Scouts

    Thursday, March 31

    Philoptochos Lenten Project: Bed, Bath and Blessings (thru 4/9)

    9:00AM Baking Group - Phillips Center

    4:00PM Greek School: Level B with Ms. Rena

    5:30PM Greek School - Intermediate Level with Ms. Rena

    Friday, April 1

    Philoptochos Lenten Project: Bed, Bath and Blessings (thru 4/9)

    Metropolis Young Adult Lenten Retreat @ St. Nicholas Ranch

    10:00AM Women of Dedication Luncheon Honoring Irene Mylonas

    6:30PM Salutations to the Virgin Mary

    Saturday, April 2

    Philoptochos Lenten Project: Bed, Bath and Blessings (thru 4/9)

    12:00PM Little Black Dress Luncheon Fundraiser (DOP)

    5:30PM GOYA Sunset Hike at Double Peak Park, San Marcos

    Sunday, April 3

    SoCal Oratorical Festival @ St. Paul’s Irvine

    Philoptochos Lenten Project: Bed, Bath and Blessings (thru 4/9)

    Youth Sunday!

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorial

    Monday, April 4

    Philoptochos Lenten Project: Bed, Bath and Blessings (thru 4/9)

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Save the Date

  • Saint Helen Philoptochos Lenten Project:  Bed Bath and Blessings, a drive to help Afghanistan refugees arriving in San Diego (see flyer for how to donate)  Donations accepted through April 9.
  • April 1st through April 3 Metropolis Young Adult Lenten Retreat at St. Nicholas Ranch (see flyer in March Vine)
  • April 2nd at noon Daughters of Penelope Little Black Dress Charity Luncheon (see flyer)
  • April 2nd GOYA Sunset Hike in San Marcos (contact Fr. Angelo for details)
  • April 8th The Guiding Light of Pascha - All Families Welcome - Pascha candle decoration, Lentil Soup, and Akathist Service (see flyer)
  • April 9th Saint Helen Philoptochos Lenten Event featuring a presentation by Dr. Eve Tibbs on her new book (see flyer)
  • April 11th Equipping and Enriching Parish Life (weekly Metropolis meeting online)
  • April 11th Parish Council Meeting
  • April 14th Dance Board Elections; FDF Recap 
  • April 15th "Crossing" into Pascha - All Families Welcome - Pascha activites and crafts, Lenten Spaghetti Dinner, and GOYA Retreat (see flyer)
  • April 16th "Palms and Pancakes" - All Families Welcome - Lenten Breakfast and Making Palm Crosses after Liturgy (see flyer)
  • April 17th Palm Sunday Luncheon sponspored by Saint Helen Philoptochos (see flyer)
  • April 22nd Good Friday Youth Activities - All Families Welcome - Lenten lunch in the Grove with prayer rock painting (school excusal letter available) (see flyer)
  • April 24th Agape Picnic in the Grove after Service (see flyer)
  • April 26th Help the Homeless - Prep and serve a meal to those at Interfaith's Haven House shelter (see flyer)
  • May 7th Mother's Day
  • May 14th Bach Collegium Concert (details to follow)
  • May 15th Parish General Assembly (details to follow)
  • May 29th Teaching Liturgy with Sister Vassa Larin (details to follow)
  • June 4th Taverna Night (details to follow)
  • Sept. 10th and 11th Cardiff Greek Festival returns (details to follow)
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Updates

STAY CURRENT

  • To stay current check the Parish web site for calendar updates, flyers, and other important news.  https://www.stsconstantinehelen.com/
  • To receive news and information specific to our Parish via text message, text SCHCARDIFF to 84576.
  • Subscribe to the Church app for "stsconstantinehelen" on the Spaces by Wix app to easily stay updated and more on the go.  Join with this link:  http://wix.to/8EAqCG8?ref=so. Got the app? Use the invite code: PWLFRT.
  • To receive news and information specific to our Metropolis via text message text SFNEWS to 22828.
  • Follow us on social media using @schcardiff.
  • Church WiFi password:  20LordisMyRock!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS: In Greek by Luke Georgalas and in English by Marilyn Cantrell

PROSFORON OFFERED BY:  Christine Dorudian, Maria Kladouras, and Matina Dale

FELLOWSHIP HOSTED BY:  AHEPA in honor of Greek Independence Day

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  When called by the Parish Council, Sunday School students, families, and teachers should come forth for Communion first then proceed downstairs to their classrooms.

COMMUNION: Communion is offered to Orthodox Christians who are baptized/chrismated in the Orthodox faith, who are in good standing, and who are prepared to receive the Holy Gifts.  Communion is offered to Sunday School first, then the newly baptized/chrismated, and then each row will be called forward.  If you wish to receive a blessing only, please come forward when your row is called for Communion and ask for a blessing when you approach the Priest.  Please form one line only. 

FUNDRAISERS:  After church you can donate funds to buy flowers for Holy Week and Easter at the Philoptochos table, and RSVP for the Palm Sunday Luncheon.

You may also pre-order Tsoureki from Daughters of Penelope, donate for a Memorial Dove to commemorate loved onces, or RSVP for the Daughters' Little Black Dress fundraiser. 

Donate to Ukraine relief at:  www.goarch.org/ukraine OR Philoptochos Ukraine Relief OR IOCC.org Ukraine Relief


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Flyers

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