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The Fall Greek Food Fest will be held this weekend!
Fri, Nov 4: 11 am - 8 pm
Sat, Nov 5: 11 am - 8 pm
Sun, Nov 6: 11 am - 6 pm
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SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
8000 Madison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2481
www.ssconstantineandhelen.org
Church Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Recently it came to the attention of Fr. Ted that a suspended priest from Greece, whose Church affiliation is unknown, was coming to our area claiming he had a piece of the Holy Cross, and was going to various businesses and people’s homes to bless them. Unfortunately, no proof by documentation exists that this is a true relic of the Holy Cross.
Thus, not to scandalize our faithful with claims that cannot be proven, Fr. Ted has made arrangements for the relic of the
“True Holy Cross of Christ” to come to our parish.
This relic, which comes from the parish of Holy Cross in Justice, IL, was presented to that community many years ago by Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago, of blessed memory, who received it from the Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
The Holy Cross relic will be in our parish on
Thursday, November 10.
The Paraklesis Service of the Holy Cross will be chanted, beginning 6:00 pm, and at the conclusion of the service, the faithful may come venerate and be blessed by
the Cross that houses the relic.
For further details, contact Fr. Ted at the church office
219-769-2481.
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Sunday, October 30
Today we commemorate:
5th Sunday of Luke
The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia;
Cleopas and Artemas of the 70 Apostles
Joseph, Patriarch of Constantinople
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Sunday Worship:
Orthros: 8:00 am
Divine Liturgy: 9:00 am
Memorial Service: 10:15 am
Sunday School: 10:15-11:00 am
Services from the Cathedral WILL BE live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube this week.
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Readings:
Orthros Gospel: John 20:19-31
Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.'
And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
Sunday's Events
🧡 Sunday School for Pre-K through 5th grades
🧡 Coffee Fellowship in the Great Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend
🧡 LAST DAY... New coats are being collected for the GOYA Coat Drive now until Sunday, October 30th
🧡 LAST DAY... New pillows & blankets are being collected for the Jr. GOYA Drive now through November 1st
🧡 Harvest for the Hungry donations of turkeys and monetary gifts are being accepted now through November 14th
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Tuesday, November 1
Feast Day of Ss. Cosmos & Damian the Holy Unmercenaries
Orthros: 8:00 am
Divine Liturgy: 9:00 am
in the Chapel
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PROSPHORON NEEDED
With the worship services of our parish being attended with a higher volume of faithful, we are in need of more prosphoron. Anyone who can assist us by making prosphoron may contact Fr. Ted, Fr. Dimitri or our sexton Nick Fitousis, and offer your gift. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter
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KIDZ4KIDZ Christmas Drive Begins November 1
The Kidz4Kidz Christmas Drive is in full force collecting new toys, jeans, socks, shower gift sets (boys and girls), earbuds and touchscreen gloves from November 1 to December 12.
We will be spreading Christmas cheer to some of our local, extraordinary special needs’ kids and children in our local shelters (see Sunday Bulletin for details)
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Holiday Love & Care Drive Begins November 1
Our Sunday School is asking our parish to please bring in donations of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the needy of our area. Please bring these items to the church office during the months of November and December as part of your almsgiving during the Nativity Fast
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Wednesday, November 2
Hellenic Dance Practice
Jr. Group from 6:30-7:30 pm
Sr. Group from 7:30-8:30 pm
Friday, November 4
9:00 am Food Pantry
FANARI Winter Camp 2023 Registration Opens
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Fanari Winter Camp
Seeing that waiting an entire year for the next session of camp is just too long, Fanari Winter Camp brings all of the fun of Fanari Summer Camp to the winter months
Our most enjoyable activities include: Worship, Orthodox Life, Winter Olympics, tubing & skiing at Wilmot, Sunday night dance, and much more!
Our 2023 Fanari Winter Camp two sessions are as follows:
January 13-16: Spartans & Delphians (9th-12th Grade)
March 3-6: Athenians & Olympians (5th-8th Grade)
Register 11/4 @ 12:00 pm | $350/camper | Only 75 spots/week!
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Saturday, November 5
Time Change -- don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed tonight to be on time for church!
Thursday, November 10
VENERATION & BLESSING OF THE TRUE HOLY CROSS OF CHRIST
6:00 om The Paraklesis Service of the Holy Cross will be chanted and at the conclusion of the service, the faithful may come venerate and be blessed by the Cross that houses the relic.
Sunday, November 13
11:00 am General Assembly
To participate in the General Assembly, one must be in Good Standing with the Parish. Good Standing is determined by both your canonical status in the Church (spiritual) as well as your financial commitment. For questions regarding your standing in the community, please contact the church office
Monday, November 14
6:00 pm Monthly Philoptochos Meeting
Wednesday, November 16
Holy Unction for Nativity Fast
Sunday, November 20
Family Portraits following worship (see flyer)
Saturday, December 3
10:00 am - 2:30 pm December Sunday School Retreat
(see flyer)
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Our FALL "Drive-Thru" Food Fest
Fri, November 4 - Sun, November 6, 2022
Volunteers are needed to help organize, advertise, set up the hall, serve, cook, bake and clean up afterwards.
We are also seeking Sponsorships at the following levels:
Gold Sponsor: $500
Silver Sponsor: $300
Bronze Sponsor: $150
Lamb Donations can also be made for $100 (whole) and $60 (half).
Click here to donate on line: https://ssconstantineandhelen.square.site/donate
Proceeds raised from this event will benefit our parish and help reduce the deficit in the budget caused by unforeseen maintenance and renovation repairs. All parishioners are encouraged to come out with their families, neighbors and friends to enjoy a delicious meal.
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Jr. Goya Online Fundraiser
- Orders ship directly to your home!
- Available in youth and adult sizes (xs-5x)
- Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our Jr. Goya monthly outings, outreach programs (Christmas gifts, Easter Baskets & Easter Dinners for local family shelters), and AHEPA Valentine's Day cards.
*Please share with family and friends
Thank you in advance for supporting our Jr. Goya!
CLICK HERE to see what's available
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Photos of the Week
2nd Annual GOYA sponsored Trunk-or-Treat, October 23
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