Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: September 20, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday after Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday after Holy Cross
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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

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. - Translation by Narthex Press
To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


A Christian's . . . duty is to "take up his cross." The word cross means sufferings, sorrows and adversities. To  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century


Interior crosses can found at all times, and more easily than exterior ones. You have only to direct your  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Innocent of Alaska, The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 148, 19th Century


And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century


"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.'  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 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
Tuesday, September 22, 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 >
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 ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School News
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
New officers are: President-Mary Madias, Vice President-Sophie Kour, Treasurers-Chris Schwartz and Connie Bogdanos, Recording secretary-Pat Gazepis, Corresponding secretary-Sophie Liberis, Advisor and past president-Joan Keker.

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.

Veterans Day 11/11/2009
church remembrance will be held on Nov. 8th. We will honor the men and woman who have served in the armed services of the United States and Greek Military, on Sunday, November 8th. Please submit names and branch of the military so that we may honor with a prayer of thank you to those who are still with ...Read Full Text >

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 Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross

September 14, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross 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 Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America  ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios to Celebrate 10th Enthronement Anniversary

September 11, 2009
NEW YORK - This year September 18 marks the 10th Anniversary of Archbishop Demetrios' enthronement as Archbishop of America. ...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

Memorial: 15 Yr. - Anthony Psaila

Wedding: Tracy Cohn and Lucas Beiswanger on September 26. Congratulations!
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