Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Westland, MI PUBLISH DATE: December 13, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11

BRETHREN, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 14:16-24; Matthew 22:14
11th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time ...Read Full Text >

Herman the Wonderworker of Alaska & First Saint of America
December 13 ...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

Apolytikion for 11th Sunday of Luke
You justified the forefathers in faith, and through them betrothed yourself, aforetime, to the Church taken from out of the Gentiles. The saints boast in glory. For from their seed, there exists a noble crop, who is she who without seed has given You birth. By their intercessions, O Christ our God, save our souls. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
On this day the Virgin cometh to a cave to give birth to God the Word ineffable, Who was before all the ages. Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing the gladsome tidings; with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him Who is willing to be gazed on as a young Child Who before the ages is God. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
This parable ... proclaims beforehand both the casting out of the Jews, and the calling of the Gentiles; and it  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century


And when were they bidden? By all the prophets; by John again; for unto Christ he would pass all on, saying, "He  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 4th Century


What was the nature of the invitation? God the Father has prepared in Christ for the inhabitants of earth those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Cyril of Alexandria, Tranlsation courtesy of "The Orthodox New Testament" Volume 1, 4th Century


Come, O faithful,
Let us enjoy the Master's hospitality,
The banquet of immortality.
In the upper chamber  ...Read Full Text >
-Last Ode of the Compline Canon

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

 
Communion visits to shut-ins during Christmas Lent:
Father Teodor
Father Teodor will be available to visit. Please call the office to schedule your visitation request.
Sunday School News
Saturday, Dec. 19, Christmas Pageant dress rehearsal held here at 10:00 AM.
Christmas Pageant, Sunday, December 20.

Sunday School Parents: please be sure to drop off a wallet photo of your child to Angie Colovas. We will be displaying their photos on our Christmas Tree. Photos will be ...Read Full Text >

Mom’s Group
Please join us for our next meeting, Monday, December 14, 6:15-7:45pm, at church

Kroger Community Rewards
Thank you to everyone who shopped at Kroger between 8/1/09 and 10/31/09. Together we earned $310.77 for our church! Please see Cathy Brylinski for the scanbar code paper to register 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 >

Greek School News:
For registration and information contact Eleni Mareskas at 734-306-4453, or nitsa2984@aol.com

New Years Eve Dinner
held at our Hellenic Banquet Center, Marchiori Catering, from 6:00 pm – 10 pm. Please plan to join and bring your family and friends. See Flyer attached for details. Music provided. Reservations required, see or call Kathy Alexander at 248.349.2240 or Louise Holt at 734.467.7774

Christmas Card for 2009
Today is the last day to include your name on the card. Please see Sophie Katsarelas at coffee hour, or call her at 313-278-6444. Donation is $20.

Christmas Tree of Lights
15th Annual Year. The tree will be illuminated with lights in memory, or in honor of people you love. Each name will be printed on a card and displayed. Minimum donation is $10 per name and all proceeds will benefit our church. Tree lighting ceremony will be Sunday, Dec. 20 and each name will be read by ...Read Full Text >

Collection Christmas Tree: for New Mittens, Gloves, & Hats
For boys and girls, children up to teens. These will be donated to the Dorsey Center in Westland. The tree is located in the common area outside of the office. Please see Sophie Katsarelas for further information.

Christmas Program
will be held on Sunday, December 20. It will include the Adult Choir, the Sunday School children and the Greek school. Also the Christmas Tree of Lights ceremony will be held.

Philoptochos Christmas Bazaar
Raffle Winners:
Marie Stavropoulos-1st prize, Luke Lembesis-2nd, Markus Monolidis-3rd, Karen Gunnells-4th,
Zanna Kiafoulis- 5th. Congratulations to all.

Next Meeting will be held on: Thursday, January 7, 2010, at 10 AM. Please join us.


Renew the Vision Campaign
make your pledge now and pay it by 2011. See the Poster in the Narthex for pledge cards and details or ask any Board Member for more information. Thank you.

Senior Club News
Club dues for 2010 are $10.00 and are payable now.
Services and Sacraments

Please Pray for: Christine Carson, Tassos Bozadzis, Ellen Hildreth, Rima Kayal, Athena Makris, Tom Monolidis, Dorothy Nanos, Lynda Sterlini, and James Zaphiriou

Memorials: 40 Day – Helen Blond     
40 Day – Nicholas Simos

Christmas Eve Service: 5:30 pm – Vesperal Liturgy with Communion
Christmas Day Service: 9:15 am Orthros, 10:00 am Divine Liturgy
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