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Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church is under Canonical jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Atlanta, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America,and the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Our mission is to serve the religious needs of the Orthodox faithful, those born in the faith and converts; those of interfaith marriage; students and the unchurched. To minister to all Orthodox faithfulregardless of ethnic or economic background.

In order that we may accommodate everyone, our services are primarily in English with use of Greek and Church Slavonic. The Church, as a living witness of Jesus Christ, has the desire that everyone embrace Him through the Holy Eucharist. We welcome all who are in need of spiritual growth and guidance and who seek to embrace God through the teachings of his Holy Church.

Current service schedules are shown below. The church is located at 2011 Forsythe Avenue in Monroe, LA 71201. The Parish Priest is Father Eudokimos Martin Hardin and can be reached at 318-325-1764

Sunday, January 1      

CIRCUMCISION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Orthros: 9:30 AM
Divine Liturgy: 10:30 AM
Blessing of Vasilopita: 12:30 AM

Prosphoro:                  The Rodakis Family
Refreshments:            2011 Parish Council

Tuesday, January 3

 

Orthros: 9:30 AM
Divine Liturgy: 10:30 AM

Wednesday, January 4

ORTHROS / VESPERS @ THE PARISH HOUSE

Orthros:        7:00AM
Vesper:         5:30AM

Thursday, January 5

VESPEREL LITURGY OF SAINT BASIL
GREAT BLESSING OF THE WATERS

 

Royal Hours: 8:30AM
Vespers Liturgy: 6:30 PM

Friday, January 6

HOLY THEOPHANY

Orthros:            8:00 AM
Vespers:            9:00 AM

Sunday, January 8

SUNDAY AFTER THEOPHANY / PHILOPTOCHOS

Orthros:                      9:30 AM
Divine Liturgy:           10:30 AM
Philoptochos:            12:30 PM            

Prosphoro:                  Carol Webster
Refreshments:            The Lee Robbins Family

THE PHILOPTOCHOS WILL BE MEETING ON THE SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AFTER THE LITURGY IN THE PARISH HALL

Tuesday, January 10

 

ORTHROS / VESPERS @ THE PARISH HOUSE

Orthros:           7:00 AM
Vesper:            5:30 PM

Wednesday, January 11

ORTHROS /  VESPERS at Parish House

Orthros:            7:00 AM
Vespers:            5:30 PM

Thursday, January 12

ORTHROS /  VESPERS @ the parish house

Orthros:            7:00 AM
Vespers:            5:30 PM

Friday, January 13

ORTHROS /  VESPERS @ the parish house

Orthros:            7:00 AM
Vesper:            5:30 PM

Sunday, January 15

TWELFTH SUNDAY OF LUKE

Orthros: 9:30 am
Divine Liturgy: 10:30 am

Prosforo:                   The Andrian Antis Family
Refreshments:           Dr. & Mrs. Bogdan Strimbu

Tuesday, January 17

SAINT ANTHONY THE GREAT

Devine Liturgy

Orthros:            8:00 AM
Divenie Liturgy: 9:00 AM

Wednesday, Janury 18

 

ORTHROS /  VESPERS @ the parish house

Orthros:            7:00 AM
Vespers:            5:30 PM

Thursday, January 19

ORTHROS /  VESPERS@ the parish house

Orthros:            7:00 AM
Vespers:            5:30 PM

Friday, Janury 20

 

ORTHROS /  VESPERS@ the parish house

Orthros:            7:00 AM
Vespers:            5:30 PM

Sunday January 22

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF LUKE / AGAPE

Orthros:                      9:30 AM
Divine Liturgy:           10:30 AM
AGAPE:            12:05 PM            

Prosphoro:                 Fr. Eudokimos

AGAPE: BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH!

Tuesday, January 24

 

ORTHROS /  VESPERS@ the parish house

Orthros:            7:00 AM
Vespers:          5:30 PM

Wednesday, January 25

ORTHROS /  VESPERS@ the parish house

Orthros:           7:00AM
Vesper:            5:30AM

Thursday, January 26

ORTHROS /  VESPERS@ the parish house

Orthros:            7:00 AM
Vespers:          5:30 PM

Friday, January 27

ORTHROS /  VESPERS@ the parish house

Orthros:            7:00 AM
Vespers:          5:30 PM

Sunday, January 29

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF LUKE / MEMORIAL

Orthros:                      9:30 AM
Divine Liturgy:           10:30 AM
Memorial:
11:35 AM
May Their Memory Be Eternal:

                                                Vasilios Antipas
                                                Linda Hernandez
                                                Velma Keck
                                                Andonis Limneou
                                                Pat Mulhern
                                                Homer Mullins
                                                George Naumova
                                                Elena Naumova
                                                John Poulos
                                                I.W. “Dick” Vail
                                                Steve Villianouva
                                                Virgil Walters

Prosphoro:               Fr. Eudokimos
Koliva:                     Mrs. Carol Webster

In the event you would like to make a donation
   in Memory of a Loved one, please make your check
   payable to Saints Constantine & Helen and memo
   your check as Memorial. Thank You.

 

Church & Hall Cleaning for September:  The Andrian Antis Family

Lawn Maintenance Donation January: The Andrian Antis Family

 

From Fr. Eudokimos:

House Blessings:
Anyone who would like Father to bless their home should either sign up on the list located in the Narthex or
Contact Father Eudokimos directly, 318-325-1764, to make arrangements.

Due to the “ratification” timing, the Parish Council Meeting for January will be announced at a later time.

The Philoptochos will be meeting on the 2nd Sunday of the month after the Liturgy in the Parish Hall.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Eudokimos-Martin Harding

 

 

Announcements

 

1.    Anyone wishing to come to church, at ANY time, to light a candle or for prayer, please call Fr. Eudokimos  at 318-325-1764, with the time and day to open the doors. The church is available to everyone at anytime!! Also, Father is usually at the parish house for anyone wishing to come to Confession, but to be certain, please call for an appointment. Lastly, anyone wishing to come to church and is NOT ABLE TO DRIVE, please call Father to make arrangements to have someone pick you up.  

2.   If you, or someone from the parish, is in the hospital, for any reason, PLEASE notify Father.

3.   Holy Water: for those who could not participate at the Theophany (Epiphany) Blessing of the Waters, Holy  Water is available in the narthex for everyone’s home. Please bring you own container.  In the event, you may not have a container, Fr. Dimitrios & Presvytera Kiki have once again donated Holy Water bottles with a lithograph icon of the Baptism of Our Lord imprint. Please only (1) One bottle per household, supply is limited

4.    Your 2011 Parish Council: 
       Alex George-        President             (Home) 318-343-5338 or  (Cell) 318-348-6234
       Bogdan Strimbu-  Vice President     (Home) 318-255-5225 or (Cell) 318-533-6166  
       Tommy Poulos-    Treasurer            (Home) 318-435-4475 or  (Cell) 318-282-4554   
       Lisa Varytimids-   Secretary             (Home) 318-410-0627
       Caliope Poulos-                                (Home) 318-435-4475    
       Ratsko Selmic-                                 (Home) 318-278-5274          
We wish them Godspeed in their sacred responsibilities for the parish.

5.   From the Parish Council:
     
     There will be a Parish Council Meeting, October 23, after the Divine Liturgy.     
    
The following is a “wish list” that was compiled by the Parish Council for the Parish House:

  • Remove carpet and floor tile throughout the house and replace with vinyl  floor except the bathroom and kitchen.
  • The center bedroom ceiling fan is not working and needs to be replaced.
  • Repair the kitchen and front screen doors (exterior)
  • Replace and paint all the fascia board in front the house (exterior)
  • Power wash the outside of the house and carport.

In the event you would like to “make a donation” toward the restoration of the Parish House, please contact any Parish Council Member.

Also, the Parish Council is accepting donations for “Lawn Maintenance”. In a review of the budget, the amount for lawn services is “averaging” about 100.00/mth. The following have committed thus far:


January/2012- The Andrian Antis Family
February- ???
March-     ???  

In the event you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church and “memo” your check, “Lawn Maintenance”.

From your Parish Council Treasurer: As 2011 comes to a close, please remember to keep your pledge current. With the General Assembly right around the corner, you must be current with your pledge to vote in the upcoming elections.

6.  2011 Church Calendars are now available in the Church Hall. A donation is greatly appreciated
          
7.  Please continue to pray for:

           Father David Buss
            Frances Counce
            Avery Davis
            Alex George
            Jimmie George
            Johnny Johnson
            Shirley Keck
            The Kolokouris Family
            Lanya Leussis
            Dorothy Pavlou
            Tommy Poulos
            Jackson Reeks
            Janie Terzolas
             
8.   HAPPY CELEBRANTS DAY!!
           January 6  The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
                              Frank Mulhern-Nameday
            January 7  Forerunner John the Baptist
                             John Thomas Varytimidis-Nameday
            January 17 Saint Anthony the Great
                              Tommy Poulos-Nameday
               January 19 Saint Makarios the Great
                                      Dan George-Nameday
            January 21 Dan George-Birthday
            January 22 Lleyton Walker-Birthday
            January 30 Victoria Pavlou Laird-Birthday


                                                       
9.  Please remember Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church when making or changing your will. You have supported the Church all these years, you can also support it in perpetuity.

10.  Our COOKBOOKS are still available. What a GREAT YEAR ROUND GIFT this book would make! In the event you haven't bought yours' contact any Parish Council Member!   

11. Check out the Church’s activities at www.constantine-helen.org.

12.  Anyone wishing to add; correct; or even remove a name(s) for the Memorial; Prayer; or Celebrant List(s), PLEASE contact  Andrianos Antis at StAntipas@aol.com or by mail: 107 Choctaw Drive, West Monroe LA 71291-7030.

 

2011 Forsythe Avenue
Monroe, Louisiana 71201