SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
8000 Madison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2481
Sunday, September 22
Today we commemorate:
1st Sunday of Luke
Phocas the Martyr, Bishop of Sinope;
Phocas the Cyprian;
Isaac & Martinos the Martyrs

Orthros: Gospel: Mark 16:9-20
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 1:21-24, 2:1-4
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11

Orthros: 8:00 am
Divine Liturgy: 9:00 am
Memorial Service: 10:15 am
Sunday School -- Worship: 9-10:15am; Classes: 10:15-11 am


Events of the Day:
Blessing of the Waters Service (Agiasmo) for Sunday School at 11:00 am in the Chapel

Sunday School Class photo orders will be taken today in the Sunday School Hallway. Cost is $5.00 per photo.

Sunday School registration continues for those who have not yet registered their children for this year!

Peter Stassis Memorial Brunch to benefit Fanari Campers at
11:00 am in the Great Hall
"Look at the means of grace the Lord has given us: prayer, the sacraments, the Bible, the liturgy.

How often we say we’re too tired or we don’t feel like praying, or reading the Bible, or coming to church.

When we feel like this, the Gospel today tells us: Come, come to church even when the weatherman is promising the worst.

Come even when you have been up late the night before. Come even when every bone in your body aches. Come. Do it anyway.

What you will gain from it will be way out of proportion to what you put in"

The Sunday School Agiasmo Service will take place this Sunday following classes in the Chapel.
All students and teachers should be in attendance for this special blessing. Parents are welcomed as well to attend and receive a blessing.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, September 20
9:00 am Food Pantry
5:30 pm Greek School Classes

** 6:00 pm Youth Safety Policies Training Meeting **
( for those who have not attended a meeting yet) in the Library

THIS INCLUDES ANYONE TEACHING/VOLUNTEERING with:
  • Sunday School
  • Greek School
  • Greek School PTO
  • Greek Dance
  • GOYA
  • Jr. GOYA
  • HOPE/JOY
  • Altar Boys
  • Saturday of Lazarus Retreat
  • Jr. Olympics
  • Vacation Bible School

If you assist with the youth in some way, you must be trained in the new Policies for the Safety of Youth and Children implemented by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. These are safety measures that will need to be followed by anyone in our parishes that works with any of our Youth Ministry Programs and events. Therefore, we ask that all attend one of our workshops to prepare yourself for these new policies, as well as fill out the forms and register with our parish and the Archdiocese.


Sunday, September 22
Sunday School Agiasmo Service

Peter Stassis Memorial Brunch (see flyer)

Monday, September 23
Youth Meetings:
Hope & Joy (K - 4th grades) 6:30-7:30 pm
Jr. GOYA (5th - 7th grades) 6:30-8:30 pm
GOYA (8th - 12th grades): 6:30-8:30 pm
in the class room wing

6:30 pm FALL MINI GREEK FEST first organizational meeting in the Gold Room. Please come and get involved!


  Wednesday, September 25
Hellenic Dance Practice
Jr. Group 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Sr. Group: 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Thursday, September 26
Senior Citizens Lunch and Meeting at 12:30 pm in the Gold Room

Friday, September 27
9:00 am Food Pantry
5:30 pm Greek School Classes


The Simply Give Program at the Meijer’s Merrillville Store continues to run until September 28 th
Photos of the Week
Feast Day of the Exaltation (Elevation) of the Holy Cross , September 14
Our Cathedral Dancers, under the direction of  Takis Zarakas  and  Yianni Nikolaras , presented an awesome performance at the Valparaiso Cultural Festival, September 15
Metropolis of Chicago News
Save the Date!
Live Stream
Our Divine Liturgy is live streamed on FACEBOOK at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Merrillville, IN