Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -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

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 Studies
Father Teodor
The next session will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome.
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 >
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 >

The U-M Modern Greek Program presents
The Inaugural Demetrios and Demetra Partalis Kales Annual Lecture in Modern Greek History, on Thursday, November 12 at 7 pm, in the Vandenberg Room of the Michigan League on Central Campus. For more information: berlykim@umich.edu

Renew the Vision Campaign
make your pledge now and pay it by 2011. To date, 40 families and 3 organizations of our Parish have pledged a total of $280,000. Out of these pledges $90,000 has been paid. See the Poster in the Narthex for pledge cards and details or ask any Board Member for more information. Thank you.

Philoptochos News
Thank you to all the women who helped to make the Clergy Laity Conference of 2009 a huge success! To the ladies who baked the delicious cookies and who helped clean the church, plant the flowers, were hostesses at the Bishops dinner and those who helped with the registration. Thank you and God bless you.

Moms’ Group
Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, 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 ...Read Full Text >

Men’s Club
first meeting will be held today, 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 community ...Read Full Text >

Save the Date and mark you calendar
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.  ...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 Dance Practice
will begin on Sunday, October 25. See Stella Boyer for information.

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.
Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

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 >
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: 1 Yr. – Evangelos Done
3 Yr. – Theodoros Servinis          
5 Yr. – Peter Frango

Funeral: Peter Lekas, October 10, 2009. May his memory be eternal

Happy 50th Anniversary to Sophie and Peter Kour!
Previous Sts. Constantine & Helen Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
 
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