Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: July 26, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5

BRETHREN, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 9:27-35
7th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have ...Read Full Text >

7th Sunday of Matthew
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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
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. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


He delivered them first from their want of faith. The affliction of the dumb man was not natural ... wherefore  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 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

 
July 14, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections for July 2009
We continue our examination of the term “Gather,” as used in the theme of our most recent Clergy-Laity Congress, “Gather My People to My Home.” In our last reflection, we directed our attention toward gathering the “disconnected” Orthodox Christians, namely, those ...Read Full Text >
The Middle Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church
hosted by our parish was a great success! Everyone enjoyed our beautiful church, our facilities and the delicious food cooked by our caterers, the Marchiori Family.

New Kroger Community Rewards program
On May 1, 2009, Kroger began their new Rewards Program that replaces their Kroger Care program. Link your Kroger Plus Card to our church’s organization name and number online at: www.krogercommunityrewards.com Then use the Kroger plus shopping card every time you shop. That’s it. If you do not have a ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos News: Bus Trip for St. Panteleimon Feast Day
Monday, July 27. Orthros 9:30 am,
Divine Liturgy 10:30 am, in Lexington, Michigan. A bus will leave our church promptly at 8 am with return trip at 4 pm. Availablility for 47 people. Price: $15.
For reservations please call: Joan Keker 734-459-6977, or Vasso Psiakis 248-442-0032.


Congratulations and thanks to all those who worked hard to make this happen
Alex Skylakos and Connie Bogdanos (Co-Chairs), Dorthe Balaskas and Elaine Haralambopoulos (Registration), and to all the other volunteers from our parish. Congratulations to the guest conductor of the Federation choir, our own choir
conductor, Maritsa Madias-Kalasz, to the composer of the Liturgy music, ...Read Full Text >

Vacation Church School
Last week, no less than 38 children both from our parish and from the Nativity of the Virgin Mary parish, participated in the Vacation Church School, organized by our Sunday School teachers. The children had church services every morning, religious classes and music lessons, concluded by a wrap-up with ...Read Full Text >

Thank you
to Chris and Frances Marinos, Maryann and James Hopson, Barbara Hooks, Nick and Sophia Skylacos, and, John and Domna Themelis, for their donations for the new altar covers.
As we are preparing to order the religious calendars for the year 2010, we are giving the opportunity to anyone who would want their ...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 >
Services and Sacraments

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

Memorials: 40 Day– Theresa Theofil                    
           1 Yr.— Cherso Bills and Marius Bills

Wedding: Efstathios (Steve) Dimopoulos to Alena Marie Orr was celebrated on Saturday, July 18. Congratulations!

Funeral Service for George Sakkas took place on Friday, July 24.
Funeral Service for Angeline Koutsimbas took place on Sat. July 25.
Funeral Service for Vivian Meyers will be held on Monday, July 27.

Saturday, August 1st: The Dormition Fast begins. It will end on August 15. During this lent we will have ...Read Full Text >
Previous Sts. Constantine & Helen Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:June 21, 2009
Publish Date:June 7, 2009
Publish Date:May 31, 2009
Publish Date:May 24, 2009
Publish Date:May 17, 2009
Publish Date:May 10, 2009
 
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