Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: September 6, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24

BRETHREN, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 21:33-42
13th Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said this parable, "There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge ...Read Full Text >

The Miracle at Colassai of Archangel Michael
September 6 ...Read Full Text >

The Forefeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
September 7 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life." - Translation by Narthex Press
Many things does He intimate by this parable, God's providence, which had been exercised towards them from the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 4th Century


And where do they take counsel to kill Him? "Out of the vineyard." Do you see how He prophesies even the place  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 4th Century


For nothing was left undone, but all accomplished; ... And "He sent His servants," that is, the prophets, "to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 68 on Matthew 21, 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 Study
Father Teodor
will resume on Tuesday, September 15, at 7 pm. Everyone welcome.
August 24, 2009
Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year Day for the Protection of our Natural Environment
Protocol 63/09

September 1, 2009

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and ...Read Full Text >
Renew the Vision Campaign
make your pledge now and pay it by 2011. To date, 35 families and 2 organizations of our Parish have pledged a total of $240,250. Out of these pledges $80,150 has been paid. See the Poster in the Narthex for pledge cards and details or ask any Board Member for more information. Thank you.

SAVE THE DATES: Thursday, October 8
Hellenic Cultural Center, Westland, Mi. – Dinner honoring His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas on the 10th Anniversary of his enthronement as the Bishop of Detroit. Tickets available now at $50 per person. See Dorthe Balaskas or Elaine Charalambopoulos.
Sunday, October 11, Hierarchical Divine Liturgy ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School News
Classes and registration begin on September 13th. Our classes range from preschool through 12th grade, with a staff of 16 teachers. Tuition is $25 per student for the entire year. You may print and fill out the registration form in advance from our website, www.stcons.org

Philoptochos News
Oath of office, for new Officers will be done on Sunday, September 13.
First meeting will be held on, Thursday, September 17, at 7 pm, at church.


Save the Date and mark you calendar: The 12th Annual Fall Festival will be held Friday, October 30
at the Hellenic Cultural Center from 6-9 pm. As always, we cover the cost of this community event through your generous donations and ticket sales. To donate and volunteer, please see Jean Chuey after church services or contact her at 248-596-9572.

Moms Group meeting
September 21, more information to follow.

Senior Group Lunch
Thursday, September 10. See Lou Abraham to reserve your place.

Kroger Community Rewards
thank you to the 37 registered households that shopped at Kroger between 5/1/09 and 7/31/09. We earned $424.80 for our church just by shopping at Kroger! This is a very easy program to participate in. Please see Cathy Brylinski for registration information to sign up for this program.

Greek School News
Classes to begin Monday, 9/21/09. For registration contact Eleni Mareskas at 734-306-4453, or nitsa2984@aol.com Also reference the church web-site for more details.

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 >

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer:
Belle Isle Park/5 Mile Walk, Saturday, October 10, 2009.
Registration: cancer.org/stridesonline(Name for the team: GM Detroit RenCen). Contact: Eleni Mareskas at 734-306-4453; nitsa2984@aol.com


The 8th Annual Platsis Symposium on the Greek Legacy
September 13, starting at 2 pm. This year’s Symposium, on “Honor and Shame”, will take place at the University of Michigan, Rackham Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. A light reception will follow. For more information, call
734-936-6099 or visit our web site, ...Read Full Text >
Scholarship Recipients for the 2009-2010 Academic Year

September 1, 2009
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year from three scholarship programs administered by the Chancellor's Office of the Archdiocese. In spite of the current economic conditions, these scholarship funds managed to award scholarships to a variety of students from all over the United States. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch's Message for the Day of the Protection of the Environment

August 31, 2009
The present crisis offers an opportunity for us to deal with the problems in a different way, because the methods that created these problems cannot provide their best solution. We need to bring love into all our dealings, the love that inspires courage and compassion. Human progress is not just the accumulation of wealth and the thoughtless consumption of the earth's resources. ...Read Full Text >

Archiepiscopal Encyclical: Beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year

August 24, 2009
We give thanks to God for the beginning of this Ecclesiastical New Year and for His abundant blessings, which fill our hearts with gratitude, deepen our faith, and strengthen our souls. ...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

Congratulations to Tom & Helene Petcou on their 50th Wedding Anniversary!

Natvity of the Theotokos Services: all services at The Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 39851 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth Township, 48170
Vesper Service – Monday, September 7, at 6:30 pm
Divine Liturgy: Tuesday, September 8, at 10 am
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