Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

2nd Sunday of Luke
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -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
The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

Let us then, bearing in mind all the things which have been said, show forth great love even towards our enemies;  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 18 on Matthew 5, 4th Century


Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century


'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Maximos the Confessor, Unknown, 7th century


Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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
There will be no session on Oct. 6. The next session will be held on Tuesday, October 13, at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome.
September 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >

October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish ...Read Full Text >
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, ...Read Full Text >

Moms’ Group: Please join us for our next meeting on October 19, at 6:15-7:45p, at church.College Connection
is our outreach program to our college students living at home or at school. We send two small care packages a year to the students and an Iconogram for their name day. If you would like to register your college student for this program, please see Cathy Brylinski or Irene Psilis. The program is funded by ...Read Full Text >

Men’s Club
first meeting will be held on Sunday, October 18, immediately after church service. Attendance is important as officers will be selected and charter resolution will be discussed. Now, more than ever in the past, the SC&H Men’s Club has a great opportunity to support and represent the church and the ...Read Full Text >

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 >

Greek School News
For registration and information contact Eleni Mareskas at 734-306-4453, or nitsa2984@aol.com Annual Fund Raiser-healthy delicious Florida navel oranges and grapefruit. Place your order by October 28 and receive before Thanksgiving. See Eleni or any Greek School

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


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.

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 >

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

Senior Group News
Lunch & Bingo meeting on Thursday, October 15. Everyone welcome.

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. Tickets on sale today at coffee hour. Thank you.

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.
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

Memorials: 40 day – Sofia Metropoulos
                    40 day – George Rekoumis
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