Sunday Bulletin for August 27

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Sunday, August 27

Today we commemorate:

12th Sunday of Matthew;

Poemen the Righteous;

Phanourios the Great Martyr

Sunday Worship:

Orthros: 8:00 am

Divine Liturgy: 9:00 am

Memorial Service: 10:15 am

Readings

Orthros Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20

Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-17 (Saint of the Day)

Gospel: Matthew 19:16-26

At that time, a young man came up to Jesus, kneeling and saying, "Good Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" And he said to him, "Why do you call me good? One there is who is good.

If you would enter life, keep the commandments." He said to him, "Which?" And Jesus said, "You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The young man said to him, "All these I have observed; what do I still lack?" Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."

When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished, saying, "Who then can be saved?" But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."



Sunday's Events

🌻 Coffee Fellowship Hour will be offered following worship today in the Gold Room. Everyone is welcomed to attend.

🌻 Altar Boy Meeting today following church services in the Cathedral for any boys (at least 8 years old) or young men wishing to serve in the altar. Current altar boys wishing to continue serving in the altar must also attend this meeting.

🌻 A BYZANTINE CHANT CLASS will be offered by Fr. Dimitri on Sundays at 11:00 am in the Chapel, for youth ages 12 and older. Adults of all ages are also welcome.

For details, see Fr. Dimitri.

🌻 Sunday School Registration will be held following Sunday worship or you can use this link to register your children (grades Pre-K through 5th) on line:

https://checkout.square.site/buy/LX564UHSNOSCF2NJ44L5VM7K

Cost is $20 per child.

~ Sunday School begins September 17

~ 1st Sunday School Retreat 0n Saturday, September 24

🌻 Youth Ministry Registration is now available online. Click here to register for the GOYA, Jr. GOYA and HOPE/JOY Youth Ministry programs: https://ssconstantineandhelen.square.site/youth-ministry

or visit the information table on Sundays in the lobby.

We are looking for teachers/assistant teachers

for the Pre-K and Kindergarten class

for our Sunday School program this year.

If you are interested in offering your time and talents, please reach out to Fr. Ted, Fr. Dimitri, Marianne Orfanos or Maria Earth.



Tuesday, August 29

Beheading of St. John the Baptist (strict fast day)

8:00 am Orthros

9:00 am Divine Liturgy in the Chapel

Friday, September 1

The Indiction and Ecclesiastical New Year

8:00 am Orthros

9:00 am Divine Liturgy followed by The Blessing of the Water Service in the Chapel

"At the inception of a new Ecclesiastical Year, we are invited ... to come before the Lord in worship and prayer.  We are encouraged to renew our offering of our life to Him and to enhance our communication with Him through prayer and worship.

Today is a feast that leads us in the beauty and wisdom of our Orthodox Christian faith to contemplate all that we seek through our petitions and prayers.  In addition to being a day of prayer in preparation for the months ahead and the cycle of services and observances that guide our worship and strengthen our faith, it is a feast that emphasizes the priority and purpose of prayer.

We pray to God for the provision of our daily needs, physical and spiritual, knowing that He cares for us and will supply every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) 

We ask for protection, “to keep Your people in peace, safe and sound from all harm,” “to keep our city in peace,” and to “keep our rulers and all Your people in peace, O compassionate Lord!” (Hymns of the Feast) On this day and throughout the year, we seek the peace from above and the assurance of His grace and promises.



Today we pray for guidance for the year ahead. We ask for God’s wisdom and blessings as we face the complexity and challenges of our world. 

https://www.goarch.org/-/encyclical-of-archbishop-demetrios-for-the-feast-of-the-indiction-and-the-day-for-the-protection-of-our-natural-environment-september-1-2017

Friday, September 1

9:00 am Food Pantry

You can purchase from our Amazon wish list here:

https://a.co/elxFaqR

Monetary donations can also be made here:

https://ssconstantineandhelen.square.site/product/Food-Pantry/290

Monday, September 4

The church office will be closed for Memorial Day

Photos of the Week

Our 9th Annual Bill Dovellos Memorial Cathedral Golf Classic, August 21 

"We're all set for the Golf Outing lunch raffle! We had some awesome sponsors and donors this year!"

 ~ Anastasia Bairaktaris

"What a great day today!! Thank you to all of our golfers, sponsors, chairmen, and to especially to Tassie for pulling it all together!!" ~ Bill Logothetis

Melpomeni Murdakes, Metropolis of Chicago Stewardship Representative, visited our parish and lead a very informative session on Stewardship, August 26