Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -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
For if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 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 Studies
Father Teodor
Adult Bible Study with Father Teodor: The next session will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 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 >

October 23, 2009
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For OXI Day - October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009
OXI Day

For you, brethren, have been called to freedom.     
Galatians 5:13


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 ...Read Full Text >
Choir Fundraiser
Poinsettia Plant Sale has begun. Only fundraiser the choir holds all year so please support your choir. Please consider that you may purchase one to place on the church Solea (front of church) to decorate the church for the Christmas Season. See any choir member for details on how to place your order.  ...Read Full Text >

Senior Club News
Next lunch meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12, at noon.

Moms’ Group
Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, November 16, 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 >

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.

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, 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
Dates to Remember: Sunday, Nov. 1, is Philoptochos Sunday and ladies will pass a tray. Thursday, Nov. 5, general meeting will be held at 7pm at church, and all are invited to attend. Topic of discussion will be the Christmas Bazaar. We need; Pitas, call Lucy Ethans (734) 462-1975. Greek Pastries, ...Read Full Text >

Men’s Club: Feed the Needy Thanksgiving Program
we are accepting donations now. Please consider donating to our annual program to help those in need in our area. Volunteers will be needed for packaging and distributing the boxes. Please see John Koinis to donate. Thank you.

Greek Dance Practice
will begin on Sunday, October 25. See Stella Boyer for information.

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.

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
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...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: 40 Day – Menka Dimitroff
4 Yr. - Evangelos Caracostas
8 Yr. - Diamando Caracostas

40 Day Blessing: Niko, son of Dean and Jeannie Haratsaris

Monday, October 26 – Great Martyr Saint Demetrios the Myrrhbearer.
Church Service:           Orthros at 9:15 am, Divine Liturgy at 10 am
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