SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
8000 Madison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2481
Church Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Sunday, May 15
“Χριστός Ανέστη”
Christ is Risen
Truly He is Risen!
AHEPA Sunday
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Today we commemorate:
4th Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Paralytic
Sunday Worship:
Orthros: 8:00 am
Artoklasia Service 8:45 am
Divine Liturgy: 9:00 am
Sunday School: Sunday School begins with
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am followed by classes
from 10:15-11:00 am
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Readings:
Orthros Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Liturgy Epistle: Acts 9:32-42
Liturgy Gospel: John 5:1-15
At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had.
One man was there, who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?" The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me." Jesus said to him, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk." And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked.
Now that day was the sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet." But he answered them, "The man who healed me said to me, 'Take up your pallet, and walk.' "They asked him, "Who is the man who said to you, 'Take up your pallet, and walk'?" Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place.
Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you." The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him.
Sunday's Events:
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🌷 Sunday School
🌷 After services everyone is invited to attend a complimentary brunch in the Great Hall sponsored by the members of AHEPA
"As part of our Ahepa Sunday May 15 celebration, and to honor AHEPA 100 YEAR Anniversary 1922-2022 , Ahepa 78 & Daughters of Penelope 81 are sponsoring an after church brunch in the great hall for the parish." ~ Nick Gianikos
🌷 It's time for VBS 2022!! Click the below registration link to let us know your children are participating!
Parents & grandparents -- please consider offering your time to assist with this program! Talk to Fr. Dimitri!
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Easter Offerings are still being accepted in the church office.
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The Greek Orthodox Metropolis announced the publication of its 2021 Annual Impact Report,
“Bearing Fruit for Generations to Come”
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The new report provides an update on the state of the Metropolis’ finances, operations, ministries, programs, and progress toward its long-term vision. The report also provides data for 2021 relative to the sacramental health of the Metropolis of Chicago. Launched in 2020, the initiative seeks to raise awareness about the current state of the Metropolis and the long-term trends of the rites central to Orthodox Christianity in the Midwest (e.g., baptisms, marriages, funerals, etc.).
“I encourage our faithful to read the Annual Impact Report and to prayerfully consider how they can help us have greater transformative impact on our churches, communities, and world,” said His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael.
To view and download the 2021 Annual Impact Report,
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Imagine suffering from an illness for 38 years.
Imagine seeing countless people receive healing, while you’re powerless to reach it in time.
How would that affect you?
Would you even want to be healed?
The man has spent 38 years at the edge of a pool, waiting for his chance.
Because this wasn’t just any old pool…
An angel would trouble the waters, and the first person to enter would be healed.
But it’s hard to get there in time when you’re paralyzed...
And it’s incredibly hard to watch people be healed while you remain stuck.
For 38 years!
So, when Christ encounters the man, He asks a simple yet powerful question:
"Do you want to be healed?"
The man says yes, and receives more than he could have imagined.
Because he is healed both physically and spiritually.
Jesus sends him away to live renewed, walking in righteousness and holiness:
“See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you.”
Two healings that lead to new life in Christ.
Want to learn more?
The risen Lord is ready to heal you.
But is that what you want?
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Saturday, May 14
9:00 am Greek School Last Day
4:00 pm Greek School Graduation
12:00 pm Motorcycle/Bike Blessing
2:00 pm AHEPA Movie Viewing “Life with a Smile”
Free and open to all
The Order Of AHEPA #78 Invites you to a FREE movie screening and Question & Answer with the producer of the Movie "Life Will Smile"
on Saturday, May 14 at 2:00 pm Hellenic Cultural Center
During WWII, six million Jewish people from across Nazi-occupied Europe died in the Holocaust. But on the small Greek island of Zakynthos, every member of the 275 Jewish community survived unscathed. Life Will Smile is their story. *Greek with English subtitles.
"The producer is coming from California ... I've seen it already and it's very good "
Sunday, May 15
AHEPA Sunday
Wednesday, May 18
Hellenic Dance Practice
6:30 - 7:30 pm Jr. Group
7:30 - 8:30 pm Sr. Group
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Friday, May 20
9:00 am Food Pantry
Ss. Constantine & Helen Feast Day
7:00 pm Great Vespers Service with Artoklasia
followed by Special Coffee Fellowship
Saturday, May 21
Ss. Constantine & Helen Feast Day
8:00 am Orthros and 9:00 am Divine Liturgy
followed by Special Coffee Fellowship
Second Early Bird Drawing
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Wednesday, May 25
6:30 pm May Parenting Meeting
Thursday, May 26
10:00 am Senior Citizens' Brunch Meeting
at Cafe Stelios
6:00 pm Greek Fest Meeting
7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting
Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29
Jr. Olympics for ages 8 - 18 years old in Palos Hills, Ill
Tuesday, May 31
Graduate Information Forms due to the church office today!
Saturday, June 4
All members of our GOYA and their families are invited to enjoy a day of fellowship and fun
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Sunday, June 5 -- Graduate Sunday
Are you or anyone you know graduating this year?
On this day our parish honors the academic accomplishments of our youth. Names of graduates should be submitted to the church office by Tuesday, May 31st.
Mon, June 13, Wed, June 15 & Fri, June 17
6:00 - 8:00 pm Vacation Bible School 2022
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Photos of the Week
Last Jr. GOYA outing for this year. They had a Black Light Painting Party!
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