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Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-03-24
Bulletin Contents
Links
Memorials & Prayers
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Calendar
Save the Date
Flyers
Updates
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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


858-699-5953

Services Schedule

SUNDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

 

WEEKDAYS/SATURDAYS

8:30AM  Orthros

9:30AM Divine Liturgy

 

Past Bulletins


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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Memorials & Prayers

Memorials

(40 day) memorial for Panagiotis Evmorfiadis.He is survived by his parents: Amalia and Alvin Wadsworth, children: Paul and Amalia Evmorfiadis, his sister: Anastasia Procell, nieces: Amalia Collins and Athens Olsen.

(10 year) memorial for Maria Viorica Gloria Lazar and (9 year) memorial for Ioan Lazar.They are survived by their Daughter:  Ioana Gloria Petrisor (Adrian Petrisor) and their granddaughters: Victoria and Violet.

Prayers

Demetria Sarantopoulos, Peter and Lydia Chaconas, Patricia Karetas, Vasil Karounos, Litsa Mitchell, Brittany Howland, Marianne McDonald, Angele Lorio, Victoria Benzel, Daphne Triphon, Yvette Hamud, George Gillespie, Becky Stathes Parks Snell, Mary Garbis, Jeff Richardson, Anne Fierros, Georgia Vourlitis, Katherine Rovos, Nora Paltadakis, Peter Fellios, Aphrodite Sacorafas, Cynthia Sacorafas, Anthony Lizardy, Susan Comitas, Helen Theofan, Nikki Cozakos, Stavroula Georgopoulos, Desiree Plagis, Kelee Tsitsikaos, Michael L. Pappas, Vasillos Gavrilos, Despina Geotas, Freddi Zulim, Georgia Stamos Zulim, Emmanuel Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Maria Stamos (Hatzimanolis), Vassili Stamos (Hatizimanolis), Anton Vasilevich Ovslenko, Petr Sergevich Pavlov, Caron Gray, Nathaniel Cochran, Amalia Wadsworth, Terri Urosevich, Sofia Urosevich, Zackary Allen, Paula Elliott, Rachel Mandel, Sean Tubbs, Duane Tubbs, Alexandra Tzatzalos, Henry Schrik, Alex Rigopoulos, Maria Alexandrovna Pavlova, Ron Potts, Lexi Rogers, Espe Reyes, Nasia Ampelas, Connie Moulios, Chris Panagos, Harry Chris Karnazes, Mary Karnazes, Peter Stacy, Spiro Kailas, Dimitra Yiasmin, Al Wadsworth, Carol Robinson, Derek Miller. If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact the office.

 

 

 

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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!

Apolytikion for Sun. of Orthodoxy in the Second Mode

We worship Thine immaculate icon, O Good One, asking the forgiveness of our failings, O Christ our God; for of Thine own will Thou wast well-pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou mightest deliver from slavery to the enemy those whom Thou hadst fashioned. Wherefore, we cry to Thee thankfully: Thou didst fill all things with joy, O our Saviour, when Thou camest to save the world.

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. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40.

Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered abuse suffered for the Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he looked to the reward.

And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets -- who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign enemies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated -- of whom the world was not worthy -- wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of Orthodoxy
The Reading is from John 1:43-51

At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Peter, when after so many miracles and such high doctrine he confessed that, "Thou art the Son of God" (Matt. xvi. 16), is called "blessed," as having received the revelation from the Father;
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century

... while Nathanael, though he said the very same thing before seeing or hearing either miracles or doctrine, had no such word addressed to him, but as though he had not said so much as he ought to have said, is brought to things greater still.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century

And whence does this appear? From what he said after these words; for after, "Thou art the Son of God," he adds, "Thou art the King of Israel." But the Son of God is not "King of Israel" only, but of all the world.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century

What can be the reason of this? It is, that Peter and Nathanael both spoke the same words, but not both with the same intention. Peter confessed Him to be "The Son of God' but as being Very God; Nathanael, as being mere man.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century

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Saints and Feasts

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March 24

Sunday of Orthodoxy

For more than one hundred years the Church of Christ was troubled by the persecution of the Iconoclasts of evil belief, beginning in the reign of Leo the Isaurian (717-741) and ending in the reign of Theophilus (829-842). After Theophilus's death, his widow the Empress Theodora (celebrated Feb. 11), together with the Patriarch Methodius (June 14), established Orthodoxy anew. This ever-memorable Queen venerated the icon of the Mother of God in the presence of the Patriarch Methodius and the other confessors and righteous men, and openly cried out these holy words: "If anyone does not offer relative worship to the holy icons, not adoring them as though they were gods, but venerating them out of love as images of the archetype, let him be anathema." Then with common prayer and fasting during the whole first week of the Forty-day Fast, she asked God's forgiveness for her husband. After this, on the first Sunday of the Fast, she and her son, Michael the Emperor, made a procession with all the clergy and people and restored the holy icons, and again adorned the Church of Christ with them. This is the holy deed that all we the Orthodox commemorate today, and we call this radiant and venerable day the Sunday of Orthodoxy, that is, the triumph of true doctrine over heresy.

Annunciation
March 24

Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos

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Calendar

  • This Week

    March 24 to April 7, 2024

    Sunday, March 24

    Sunday of Orthodoxy

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorial

    12:00PM AHEPA Greek Independence Day Celebration

    12:15PM Choir Rehearsals

    Monday, March 25

    Annunciation of the Theotokos/Greek Independence Day

    8:30AM Annunciation Orthros

    9:30AM Annunciation Divine Liturgy

    6:30PM Great Compline Service

    6:30PM Pacific Coast Harmony - Rehearsal

    7:00PM Boy Scouts - Conference Room

    Tuesday, March 26

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    Wednesday, March 27

    1:30PM FOCUS Meal Prep

    6:30PM Greek Beginner Adult Class - Preschool Rooms

    6:30PM Presanctified Liturgy

    7:00PM Boy Scouts

    Thursday, March 28

    9:00AM Baking Group - PC Kitchen

    5:30PM Greek Level 1 Children's Class

    Friday, March 29

    9:30AM Presanctified Liturgy

    6:30PM Salutations Service #2

    Saturday, March 30

    8:30AM Childrens Greek School - Classrooms

    6:00PM Mens Group Shrimpfest

    Sunday, March 31

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:15PM Choir Rehearsals

    Monday, April 1

    6:30PM Great Compline Service

    Tuesday, April 2

    9:00AM Silent Prayer

    10:30AM Bible Study (via Zoom)

    6:30PM Daughters of Penelope/AHEPA Meetings

    Wednesday, April 3

    6:30PM Presanctified Liturgy

    6:30PM Greek Beginner Adult Class - Preschool Rooms

    Thursday, April 4

    9:00AM Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen

    11:00AM Funeral

    5:30PM Greek Level 1 Children's Class

    Friday, April 5

    9:30AM Presanctified Liturgy

    6:30PM Salutations service #3

    Saturday, April 6

    8:30AM Childrens Greek School - Classrooms

    10:30AM Spiritual Retreat

    Sunday, April 7

    YOUTH SUNDAY

    Sunday of the Holy Cross

    8:30AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:15PM Choir Rehearsals

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Save the Date

  • Tuesday's Bible Study with Fr. Michael: St. Paul’s Prison Epistles. Via Zoom at 10:30 am 
  • Every 3rd Sunday of the month Loss and Bereavement Grief Support Group - Conference Room
  • Mar 22nd Salutations service #1 6:30 pm
  • Mar 23rd Saturday of Souls #3 8:30 am
  • Mar 24th AHEPA will be sponsoring the annual Greek Independence Day event, in conjunction with the Greek Language and Dance & Choral School/Program. - Pappas Hall - Following Liturgy
  • Mar 25th Annunciation of the Theotokos/Greek Independence Day- Orthros: 8:30am - Liturgy: 9:30am
  • Mar 25th Great Compline service 6:30 pm
  • Mar 27th FOCUS Meal Prep - 1:30 pm - Pappas Hall every other month on the last Wednesday of the month. The following dates: March 27 - May 29 -July 31
  • Mar 27th Presanctified Liturgy 6:30 pm
  • Mar 29th Presanctified Liturgy 9:30 am
  • Mar 29th Salutations service #2 6:30 pm
  • Mar 30th Men's Group, 6:00 pm at Jeff Lee's home: 4335 Trieste Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92010. We are having a shrimpfest, with shrimp skewers and shrimp tacos for the outing & shrimp spaghetti for Fellowship.
  • Apr 1st Great Compline service 6:30 pm
  • Apr 3rd Presanctified Liturgy 6:30 pm
  • Apr 5th Presanctified Liturgy 9:30 am
  • Apr 4th Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen - 9 am
  • Apr 5th Salutations service #3 6:30 pm
  • Apr 6th Spiritual Retreat Journey to Pascha - 10:30 am - Pappas Hall - Complimentary brunch provided by Philoptochos - RSVP by Wednesday, April 3 - Diane Truesdell - dtruesdell@me.com - 858-485-7222
  • Apr 7th Cardiff Greek Festival Kickoff - After Church - Pappas Hall - Lenten Lunch provided
  • Apr 8th Great Compline service 6:30 pm
  • Apr 10th Prime Timers Game Day & Lunch (Bring your own Lenten Lunch) 11:30 am
  • Apr 10th AHEPA & DOP Feeding SD Volunteer Event 6 pm
  • Apr 10th Presanctified Liturgy 6:30 pm
  • Apr 11th Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen - 9 am
  • Apr 12th Presanctified Liturgy 9:30 am
  • Apr 12th Salutations service #4 6:30 pm
  • Apr 14th PanArcadians Documentary Film Premiere in Pappas Hall - 5 pm cocktail hour - 6 pm film - 7:30 pm refreshments & appetizers
  • Apr 17th Presanctified Liturgy 6:30 pm
  • Apr 18th Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen - 9 am
  • Apr 19th Presanctified Liturgy 9:30 am
  • Apr 19th Akathist Hymn 6:30 pm
  • Apr 25th Baking Group - Phillips Center Kitchen - 9 am
  • Apr 26th-27th GOYA Lenten Lock-In (overnight event) The Lenten Lock-In will be an unforgettable night of fellowship and spiritual growth for our teens. Our teens will participate in discussions led by our priests, team building activities and have the opportunity to spend the night in our church. Be on the lookout for more information and a permission slip coming soon via email and Flocknote.
  • Apr 27th Lazarus Saturday 9:30 am
  • Apr 28th Palm Sunday - Orthros 8:30 am - Liturgy 10:00 am
  • Apr 28th Palm Sunday Luncheon - After Liturgy -Pappas Hall Adults & Teens $20 • 12 & under FREE Reservations required for everyone For reservations contact Chris Kailas by April 23 chris.kailas1234@gmail.com or 858-232-3939. Purchase tickets at the Philoptochos table or online.
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Flyers

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Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EPISTLE READERS: Costa Cassapakis in Greek. George Koumaras in English.

PROSFORON OFFERED BY: Sophia Dafnis,Christine Dorudian, Toula Panos, and Amalia Manassakis.

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Sunday school students (and family members) and teachers should come forward for communion first then go downstairs to their classrooms. 

COMMUNION: The newly baptized/chrismated should come forward first.  Everyone else please wait until your row is called by the Parish Council.  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.  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.  

FELLOWSHIP:  Fellowship is being offered by Ahepa in honor of hosting  the Celebration for Greek Independence Day. This event will go on after service today in Pappas Hall. See you there! 

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: AHEPA is hosting the annual Greek Independence Day Celebration in Pappas Hall following Liturgy. Join us for a Lenten Lunch, a performance from our Cardiff Dance Ministry, a special guest speaker, and our Greek School students, who will perform skits and songs!

 

 

 

 

 

 


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