Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century


For indeed this also is a part of the devil's craft, by the side of the truth always to bring in error, painting  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 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

 
Bible Studies for Adults
Father Teodor
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 >
WELCOME YOUR EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS!
Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary as the Archpastor of our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese!
We wish you many years as you continue to shepherd our Archdiocese.

EIS P0LLA ETI!

WELCOME YOUR EMINENCE METROPOLITAN NICHOLAS!
Congratulations on your 10 years of Episcopacy and of pastoral care to our Metroplis!

EIS P0LLA ETI!

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 >

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.

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.

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 ...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 >

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.

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 parent/student.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >

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

October 2, 2009
In this new ecclesiastical year, I greet you with paternal love on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod in order to announce that in recognition of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. ...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

Happy 50th Anniversary to Sophie and Peter Kour!


WELCOME YOUR EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS!
Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary as the Archpastor of our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese!
We wish you many years as you continue to shepherd our Archdiocese.

WELCOME YOUR EMINENCE METROPOLITAN NICHOLAS!
Congratulations on your 10 years of Episcopacy and of pastoral care to our Metroplis!

EIS P0LLA ETI!
Previous Sts. Constantine & Helen Church Bulletins
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