Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: September 13, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
Sunday before Holy Cross

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of ...Read Full Text >

Sunday before Holy Cross
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross
We offer Thee in mediation the life-giving Cross which, of Thy goodness, Thou hast given unto us, the unworthy, O Lord. Save Thy hierarchs and Thy flock, and grant Thou peace through the Theotokos, O only friend of man. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
The Church is shown to be a many-lighted heaven that doth shine a guiding light upon all them that do believe; wherein while standing we cry aloud: Do Thou Thyself now establish this house, O Lord. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


For not in heaven only is He, but everywhere, and He fills all things; but yet He speaks according to the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


"He gave His Only-begotten Son," not a servant, not an Angel, not an Archangel. And yet no one would show such  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 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.
September 11, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Protocol 87/09

September 14, 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 ...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 >

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


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 today. 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 will be held today. New officers are: President-Mary Madias,
Vice President-Sophie Kour, Treasurers-Chris Schwartz and Connie Bogdanos, Recording Secretary-Pat Gazepis, Corresponding Secretary-Sophie Liberis.

First meeting will be held on, Thursday, September 17, at 7 pm, at ...Read Full Text >

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, 6:15-7:45pm at church. Please join us for our first meeting of the year! Everyone is welcome.

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.
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 >
Services and Sacraments

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

Exaltation of the Holy Cross services at: Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 25225 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, Mi. 48336.
Vesper Service – Sunday, September 13, at 7 pm
Divine Liturgy: - Monday, September 14, at 10 am
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