Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
November 16 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

But you cannot be a neighbour unless you have compassion on him; for no one can be called a neighbour unless he  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

Godly love cannot be perfect unless a man love his neighbor also. Under which name must be included not only those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, Sermon 12, On the Fast, 6th century


Let us make our mercifulness abundant, let us give proof of much love to man, both by the use of our money, and by  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 15 on Matthew 5, 4th Century

Vespers
None

Matins
Sunday & Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.

Parish Information
Sts. Constantine & Helen Church
36375 Joy Rd.
Westland, MI 48185

Phone: (734) 525-6789
Fax: (734) 525-3989
Website: http://www.stcons.org/

Proistamenos: Reverend Father Teodor Petrutiu
Email: frteodor@mail.com

 
Adult Bible Studies
Father Teodor
Adult Bible Study with Father Teodor Tuesday, November 17, at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome.
November 3, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Feast of the Synaxis of the
Holy Archangels
            ...Read Full Text >

November 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
General Assembly Meeting
will be held directly after Service today

Saturday, November 21
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple. Orthros 9:15am, Divine Liturgy at 10 am. Service held at Sts. Constantine and Helen.

Philoptochos News:
Christmas Bazaar coming on Sunday, November 22. We need; Pitas, call Lucy Ethans (734) 462-1975. Greek Pastries, call Sophie Kour (313) 277-4636 or Sophia Pascaris (248) 888-8466. Crafts, call Pat Gazepis 734-895-9237. Raffle tickets have been mailed. Please return your stubs and money as soon as ...Read Full Text >

Renew the Vision Campaign
make your pledge now and pay it by 2011. To date, 40 families and 3 organizations of our Parish have pledged a total of $280,000. Out of these pledges $90,000 has been paid. See the Poster in the Narthex for pledge cards and details or ask any Board Member for more information. Thank you.

Choir Fundraiser: Poinsettia Plant Sale
This is the only fundraiser the choir holds all year so please support your choir. Plants are $20 each. Place your order up to November 16, and delivery will be on Saturday, Dec. 5. Please consider that you may purchase one to place on the church Solea (front of church) to decorate the church for the ...Read Full Text >

Moms’ Group
Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, November 16, at 6:15-7:45p, at church.

Men’s Club: Feed the Needy Thanksgiving Program
we are accepting donations now. Please consider donating to our annual program to help those in need in our area. Volunteers will be needed for packaging and distributing the boxes. Please see John Koinis to donate. Thank you.

Men’s Club Meeting
Please join us for our general meeting on Wed., Nov. 18 at 7:30 pm.

Christmas Card for 2009
Please see Sophie Katsarelas to include your name. Donation is $20. The deadline to sign up is December 9. Don’t be left out!

Christmas Tree of Lights
15th Annual Year. The tree will be illuminated with lights in memory, or in honor of people you love. Each name will be printed on a card and displayed. Minimum donation is $10 per name and all proceeds will benefit our church. Tree lighting ceremony will be Sunday, Dec. 20 and each name will be read.  ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School Recycle program
Please keep bringing in your empty ink jet cartridges and old cell phones for recycle program….your donations really do help us. NO toner cartridges or household batteries can be accepted. The drop off Bin is located between the glass doors as you enter the office area. Thank you for your continued ...Read Full Text >

Greek School News
For registration and information contact Eleni Mareskas at 734-306-4453, or nitsa2984@aol.com
President Obama Receives Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Oval Office

November 3, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was received today at the White House in the Oval Office by President Barack Obama. This reciprocal visit to the one paid by President Obama earlier this year (April 7, when he made his first overseas visit to a Muslim country, Turkey) followed up on their conversations at that time on the subjects of the recently concluded environmental symposium on the Mississippi River and the re-opening of the Theological School of Halki. ...Read Full Text >

Come Receive the Light Schedule - November 2009

November 2, 2009
Come Receive the Light, the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, is a weekly program that features interviews with noted Orthodox Christian clergy, theologians, and lay leaders on theological, spiritual, pastoral, and modern social issues. ...Read Full Text >
Services and Sacraments

Please Pray for: Christine Carson, Tassos Bozadzis, Ellen Hildreth, Ted Kariotoglou, Rima Kayal, Athena Makris, Tom Monolidis, Dorothy Nanos, Lynda Sterlini, and James Zaphiriou

Memorial: 3 Yr. - Spencer Sellas

Baptism: Alexander, son of William and Patricia Laramie

Funerals: Nicholas Simos – November 9th
Helen Blond –      November 11
May their Memory be Eternal


Saturday, November 21: The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple. Orthros 9:15am, Divine Liturgy at 10 am. Service held at Sts. Constantine and Helen.
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