Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and condescended to be buried for three days, so that from the passions You might set us free. Our life and resurrection, O Lord, glory be to You.

Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Ananias of the 70 in the Third Mode

O Holy Apostle Ananias, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences.

Απόστολε Άγιε Ανανία, πρέσβευε τώ ελεήμονι Θεώ ίνα πταισμάτων άφεσιν, παράσχη ταίς ψυχάς ημών.

Apolytikion for Romanos the Melodist in the Plagal Fourth Mode

In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Father; for taking up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Romanos, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels.

Εν σοί Πάτερ ακριβώς διεσώθη τό κατ' εικόνα, λαβών γάρ τόν σταυρόν, ηκολούθησας τώ Χριστώ καί πράττων εδίδασκες, υπεροράν μέν σαρκός, παρέρχεται γάρ, επιμελείσθαι δέ ψυχής πράγματος αθανάτου. Διό καί μετά Αγγέλων συναγάλλεται, Όσιε Ρωμανέ τό πνεύμά σου.

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.

Services and Sacraments

October 1, 2023 – Second Sunday of Luke

HONORING OUR CHURCH MUSICIANS

40 Day Blessing – ISABELA BIMA, Parents: Andi and Tea Bima

Congratulations!

SERVICES THIS WEEK:

Sunday, October 1 - SECOND SUNDAY OF LUKE, Orthros 8:45 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am Saints Saints Constantine and Helen Church, Westland

No additional services this week.

VIDEO ARCHIVE: Previously recorded Sunday Divine Liturgy services are archived and available on our website! Go to https://www.stcons.org/video-streaming and you can click on the service you would like to view.

LIGHT A CANDLE AND SAY A PRAYER: When you are not able to attend church, you can purchase a candle from our church website (home page or video-streaming page), which be lit before the following service or a service that you specify. Please give specific names, living or deceased, that you would like Father to remember in prayer. Father will light candles one hour before each service. For Sunday services, please place candle orders prior to 8:00 am Sunday morning.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Rene, Bill, Katy, John, Nick, Christopher, Sarantos, George, David, Marcos, Evangela, Lela, Doris, Dawn, Panagioti, Nannette, Joanna, Suzanne, Lambrine, Nick, Fotini, Niki, George, Matthew, Tom, Stefanos, Georgia, Leonidas, Gus, Connie, Maria, Brenda, Panagiota, Nicholas, Vicki, Susan, Tom, Thomas, Jim, Panagioti, Gloria, Evans, Phyllis, Marti, Marty, Janet, John, Paul, Zacharias, Vanessa (Vasiliki), Jake, Maegan, Irene, Lisa, Pat, Jonathan, Alexandra, Tracy, Dianna, Betty, Catherine, Susan, Evelyn, Gregg, Peter, Angela, Bill, Carrie, Vito, Pete, Amalia, Stephanie, Lisa, Anastasia, Kylie, Effie, Nicholas, and Maria.

If you would like to add a name to the prayer list, or if there is a name that should be removed from the prayer list, please contact the church office at stcons2@gmail.com

Saints and Feasts

October 01

Romanos the Melodist

Saint Romanos flourished during the reign of Anastasius (491-518). He was from Emesa of Syria, and apparently was born of Jewish parents, for a hymn written in his honour in Greek says he was "of Hebrew stock," and it has furthermore been noted that he uses many Semitic idioms in his writings. He was baptized an Orthodox Christian, and at some time became a deacon in the Church of Beirut. He was the first composer of the kontakia, the foremost of which is that of the feast of Christ's Nativity, On this day the Virgin .... In composing many of his kontakia. Saint Romanos was inspired by the hymns of Saint Ephraim of Syria.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Fourth Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1.
Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 6:16-18, 7:1.

Ἀδελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ θεός ὅτι Ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς, καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω· καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ, Ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε· κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

2nd Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 6:31-36

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καθὼς θέλετε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ἄνθρωποι, ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς ὁμοίως. καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσι. καὶ ἐὰν ἀγαθοποιῆτε τοὺς ἀγαθοποιοῦντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσι. καὶ ἐὰν δανείζητε παρ᾿ ὧν ἐλπίζετε ἀπολαβεῖν, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς δανείζουσιν ἵνα ἀπολάβωσι τὰ ἴσα. πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανείζετε μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες, καὶ ἔσται ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς, καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ ὑψίστου, ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς. Γίνεσθε οὖν οἰκτίρμονες, καθὼς καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν οἰκτίρμων ἐστί.

Parish News and Updates

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

GOYA OFFICERS AND FRAPPE SALE: Congratulations to our newly elected GOYA Officers and Committee Leaders sworn in today! OFFICERS: Co-Presidents: Irene Petrutiu, Zoe Vlahadamis; Treasurer: Kosta Theodorou; Recording Secretary: Ava Tsikaris; Social Media Secretary: Stella Haviland; COMMITTEE LEADERS: Worship/Witness: Ari Tsikaris; Fellowship: Drew Stamatakos; Service: Irene Petrutiu; Meeting accommodations: Ryan Stamatakos, Lazaros Vlahadamis

FOLLOWING TODAY’S SERVICE GOYA MEMBERS WILL BE SELLING FRAPPE AND GREEK COFFEE IN THE HELLENIC CULTURAL CENTER.

TLC LUNCHEON: Our next Tuesday Lunch Club gathering will be held on Tuesday, October 10^th at 12:00 noon. All are welcome to join us for a delicious fall harvest luncheon, BINGO and prizes, and some good company! RSVP please to Caryl Lowes at 734.751.3683 or cvlowes@gmail.com

OCW PRESENTATION: THE ROLE OF ICONS: Fr. Teodor Petrutiu will be the presenter at the Orthodox Christian Women’s meeting, held on Monday, October 9^th 7:00 pm, at the Holy Transfiguration Church in Livonia. No reservations are needed to attend this educational presentation.

HOPE AND JOY PUMPKIN PALOOZA: The first HOPE and JOY family event will take place after church on Sunday, October 22^nd. Children, grades K – 6, and their families are welcome to stay for complimentary lunch and activities. As the children are participating in group activities and crafts, adults will meet separately with Fr. Teodor, for a time of discussion and Q & A. If you have any questions about HOPE and JOY, or would like to submit a question for discussion with Father, stop by the HOPE and JOY activity table at coffee hour, or reach out to Lisa Madias (lpace918@gmail.com) or Zoe Miller (zmiller2872@gmail.com)

YOUTH DANCE: St. Cons Greek Dance groups begin practicing Sunday, October 15 at 1 pm in the Hellenic Cultural Center. If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late to sign up. For more information, reach out to Christina Vougiouklakis at lucas251@hotmail.com or Joy Kisabeth 734-673-4400 or Joy.Kisabeth@comcast.com Click here to sign up: St. Cons Dance Group Registration Google Form

BIDDY BASKETBALL: Basketball is back October 14! Practices will be Saturdays from 4:45pm -5:45 pm at Hillside Middle School, in Northville starting Saturday, October 14. All kids ages 5-10 are welcome to join our Biddy B and Biddy C teams younger children can join us for practice. Registration fee is only $12 per child. To sign up or for more information, reach out to Joy Kisabeth, 734-673-4400 or Joy_Kisabeth@comcast.com or coaches Tim Georvassilis, Tim Kokalis, and Trey Souchock. Click here to register St. Cons Basketball Registration Google Form

ADULT BIBLE STUDY Our Adult Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 pm. The group meets each Tuesday evening on the ZOOM platform. ZOOM LINK is: https://zoom.us/j/7345256789, Meeting ID: 734 525 6789. All adults are welcome to join, as we resume our study of the Book of Matthew. No pre-registration is required.

GOYA HAY RIDE: Our GOYA members will visit the Three Cedars Farm on Saturday, October 7^th for a hay ride and corn maze. There will be a bonfire and dinner at the Theodorou home in Novi, following the hayride. The charge is $10/person. Youth, grades 7 – 12, who are interested in participating, should sign up on the GOYA RSVP document, or send email to: stconsgoya2@gmail.com

ANNUAL FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL: TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! Our annual Fall Festival, sponsored by the Moms’ Group will be held on Friday, October 27^th! Join us in the Hellenic Cultural Center for a safe indoor party with lots of prizes, games, bounce house, crafts, photo booth, BINGO, music, food, and FUN for kids of all ages!. Tickets will be available after church or in the church office at $10/person, or $35 for a family of 4 or more. Teen and adult volunteers are also needed.

BUY YOUR REVERSE RAFFLE TICKETS TODAY!: Our parish’s biggest annual fundraiser, “Putting on the Glitz” will be held on Sunday, November 12^th at 6:00 pm! The Dinner, Auction and live drawing will be held at the Hellenic Cultural Center. Dinner and raffle is $150, Dinner only is $40, and each raffle ticket is $125, with the top prize of $4,000! Every 10^th number drawn receives gift cards and/or cash prizes! Tickets are available from any Parish Council member, from Fr. Teodor, or in the church office.

NEWS AND NOTICES:

COLLEGE CONNECTION: The Moms' Group is planning to mail the College Connection “CARE” packages in mid-October to our college (undergrad and grad) students living at home or away. Please submit your student's info by October 13, on the Google form at: https://www.stcons.org/documents or you are welcome to email the info to Cathy Brylinski at cbrylins@gmail.com. If your student has graduated, please let us know, so we can update our records.

AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED: We are in need of live or silent auction item donation for our “Putting on the Glitz” event, Sunday, November 12^th. Gift cards, baskets, services, entertainment, sports memorabilia, etc. Please notify Annette at stcons2@gmail.com about any donation opportunities, or bring your donations into the church office, and call the office if you have any questions, if you need printed materials, tax exempt info, etc.

MEMORIAL SERVICES: Please call the church office to schedule all memorials and coffee hour sponsorships at least two weeks in advance. On the day of the service, please bring a list of family names you would like Father to remember in prayer. Requested Coffee Hour sponsorship donation is $150, and the HCC will set up a table with cloth and coffee, etc. for your family. Koliva will be distributed at the coffee hour; if you wish to bring in paximadia, koulourakia, or other dry cookie it may also be distributed.

Wisdom of the Fathers

There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of intention. Natural instincts impel us when, for example, we do to others what we would wish them to do to us (cf. Luke 6:31), or when we see someone suffering deprivation or in need and naturally feel compassion. Angelic powers impel us when, being ourselves impelled to something worthwhile, we find we are providentially helped and guided. We are impelled by probity of intention when, discriminating between good and evil, we choose the good.

St. Maximos the Confessor

Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century

Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.

St. John Chrysostom

Unknown, 4th century

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