THE Godparents Sunday - Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church

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THE VOICE — November 2014 - Volume No. 289
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Father’s Article ...........................1
Stewardship ................................3
P.T.A. News ................................4
Archangels .................................5
Parish News ................................6
Sunday School............................7
Philoptochos News .................8,9
97th Annual Dinner ........... 10,11
Youth Ministry .........................12
Christian Fellowship...............13
Iconography ..............................13
Community Events ..................14
Liturgical Schedule ............ 15,17
Κοινοτικά Νέα .......................16
ST. SPYRIDON
HELLENIC ORTHODOX
CHURCH
12307 S. RIDGELAND AVE.
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
WWW. SAINT SPYRIDON.ORG
CATECHISM 101
We continue in our Catechism 101 series to reflect on the book of Genesis,
our Bible Study topic for this year. In the last issue, we looked into the
relationship of freedom and love. In the quest for absolute freedom, Adam and Eve trampled on the will of a loving God. Therefore, they entered an adventure of sorrow and pain, not so much as a punishment for
their sin, but as a method by which they could come to repentance. God
allowed for man to become bound to illness and death in the hope of
healing him and restoring him unto his former glory. All the misfortune
that came to be because of the fall of man, should not be viewed only as a
punishment, but also as a determined attempt to call mankind unto repentance and redemption.
Godparents Sunday
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
A special day to celebrate the bond of godparents and their
spiritual family. Brunch will immediately follow the Divine
Liturgy. Reservations required.
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REV. FR. TILEMAHOS
ALIKAKOS
PROTOPRESBYTER
Church Office
Hours: ................ Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Phone: ..................... 708-385-2311, 2313 or 0787
Fax: .................................................. 708-385-0166
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.Saint-Spyridon.org
Parish Council Officers
Taso Panagiotopoulos .........................President
James Korbakes .........................Vice-President
Konstantine Labrakis ................. Vice President
James Xeros .......................................... Secretary
Frank Kopanis ................... Assistant Secretary
Gus Kolyvas ........................................ Treasurer
Nicholas Chibucos ............ Assistant Treasurer
Auxiliary Officers
Angelo Angelos .................................... Chanter
Olga Paxinos ................................ Philoptochos
Angela Evangelopoulos........................... P.T.A.
Kiki Kazazakis ......................................... Kentro
Lambrini Stavrou .....Plutarchos Greek School
Jan Prible ....................... Archangels Academy
Zoe Kopanis ................ Sunday School Director
Nicky Glikis ................................ Choir Director
Dana Vasilakos ........... G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A.
Janine Riley ........................................... Cherubs
Presvytera Georgia ................................... HOPE
Angelo Angelos ...................... Byzantine Music
Panagiotis Mihalopoulos .............. Iconography
Fr. Tilemahos ................................... Bible Study
Vicki Drikos ............................... Handmaidens
Nick Chibucos & Labros Malfas .....Altar Boys
John Angelos ........................................ Athletics
“And what does the Lord require of
you? To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.”
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The basis of these thoughts is first of all that God did not intend for sickness and death to come into our existence. When God created Adam and
Eve, He created them to live forever in grateful dominion over creation
and in continuous contemplation of the Creator. They were placed in the
Garden of Eden to progress in their knowledge of themselves and of God,
working toward complete communion with God. Unfortunately, they
chose a different destiny, and God allowed them to exercise the freedom
He had bestowed on them. True to His warning not to partake of the forbidden fruit, corruption and death became the hallmark of the path they
had chosen. As a result, all joy than man could now have in this life was
mixed with sorrow. Indeed, all creation was dragged by the fall of man
unto a fallen state of corruption and disorder.
The sentence of the exile of Adam and Eve out of Eden was executed not
upon their committing the sin, but upon their unwillingness to repent. In
their lack of repentance, they bound all of mankind to Satan, the one who
will never repent, and as a consequence, pain and death replaced the bliss
of Eden. While pain and death became the signs of being bound to evil,
they also became the way by which man could chose once more to be
bound to God as he was before. In this manner the punishment was indeed a gift. By the mystery of death, man is afforded the opportunity to
become aware of his limitations, to realize the consequence of sin, and at
the very least, his ability to sin inevitably comes to an end. Imagine what
our world would look like if man experienced all the consequences of
corruption like aging, illness, and pain, and yet there was no death. Life
would resemble a horror movie without a resolution and without end.
Through the mystery of death, the union of body and soul is now dissolved, putting an end to whatever pain and suffering associated with
this life.
However, the true nature of the mystery of death and how it is a gift for
mankind was not revealed until the incarnation of Christ. When God became man, as it was always His intention, He not only embraced human
nature as it was originally created, but He took on the consequences of
sin on man’s behalf. As the only Sinless One, Jesus did not have to succumb to the wages of sin such as pain, suffering, and death. He voluntarily embraced that fallen reality out of His love for man in order to redefine it. Therefore, this fallen reality is no longer viewed as our inheritance from Adam and Eve, but rather, as our participation in the life of
Jesus Christ. While death entered into human history in order to put an
end to man’s rebellion, it now becomes the path by which man returns to
his true destiny, which is to commune with God unto everlasting glory.
Many times we repeat in our Bible Study: we do not seek pain but we
embrace it. In a culture that tries to continuously alleviate pain by a myriad of pills and desperately trivializes or denies death, we as Orthodox
Christians embrace these realities. Pain and death are not viewed as failures in our attempt to avoid them, but as the way God chose to bring us
back to Himself. God never sought pain and death for Himself or for us,
but when we chose them as our path, He walked and suffered with us in order to fill them with Himself.
Therefore, never ask why bad things happen to good people. As mankind, we are the ones who brought suffering into this world. It is a suffering that God allowed to enter our life so that our rebellion will not go on forever
as it will for Satan, but that through it we might find our way back to our original glory. When we feel pain or
illness, we are reminded that our soul and body will one day separate. Just as we run to the doctor and our medicine cabinet for the healing of body, we should likewise run to our confessor for the healing of the soul. By turning to God in repentance, we no longer suffer in participation to the punishment of the unrepentant Adam and
Eve, but we may suffer in participation to the suffering that Christ endured.
The Kingdom of Heaven is not made for the sinless ones, but for sinners who have repented. In repentance, we
step away from the path that Adam and Eve chose, and are rendered bound to God once again through His crucifixion. When we face our own mortality in repentance, we no longer die the death of Adam and Eve, but we
die the death of Christ on the cross. And if we die with Him, we will also rise with Him unto a resurrection of
life eternal. Amen. Fr. Tilemahos
STEWARDSHIP 2014
Christian stewardship is proportional-giving, whether it be a
‘tithe’ (10%) or a percentage thereof. It is not minimal-giving! (“How
much do I have to give?” is not Christian…) The “fund-raiser” mentality is a losing proposition: If we cannot support our own efforts as Orthodox Christian stewards, what does that say about our commitments
to Christ? How can we rely on ‘outsiders,’ non-adherents of Orthodoxy,
to support the ministry of our Church? That is not spiritually healthy.
Stewardship is about priorities and commitments, not amounts. Ask
yourself this question: Can I commit, as part of my ongoing commitment to serving our Lord Jesus Christ, a greater portion of what God
has already given me, (time, talents and treasures) and give it back to
Him? If there is work in the parish to be done, will I donate my time and
talents to help out? And what of my treasures (financial resources), do I
give from what is left over, or first off to Him?
We thank the 330 stewards who have renewed their pledge for 2014. The 2014 Stewardship cards are
available in the narthex, the community hall, the church office, and on www.Saint-Spyridon.org. Please
consider making your 2014 Stewardship pledge today, or give a stewardship card to a friend or family
member.
STEWARDS 2014-OCTOBER 1ST—28TH
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bisbikis
Mr. & Mrs. Elias Kalantzis
Mrs. Zoe Korbakis
Mr. & Mrs. Taso Malamis
Mrs. Pam Markos
Mr. Alex Mazarakos
Mr. James Meintanis
Mr. & Mrs. Panicos Kaloghirou
Mr. &Mrs. John Karopulos
Mr.& Mrs. Nicholas Kournetas
Mr. & Mrs. Ioannis Polyzos
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Scarlatis
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Spinos
Mr. & Mrs. Ioannis Synadinos
Mrs. Athena Tsinoukas
Mr. & Mrs. Gust Vasilopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Vassilakis
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Vlachos
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P.T.A. NEWS
October was an eventful month for the PTA. We started the month with Plutarchos School pictures. On Sunday, October 19th, we all got together and celebrated our community’s 97th Anniversary
with a very successful Dinner Dance! The PTA would like to thank all the businesses and parishioners
who supported our raffle.
The “OXI” Day program was held on Monday, October 27th. Thank you to all the Greek school teachers for a beautiful program and to all the 1st and 2nd grade parents who hosted the festive reception
and kept our thespians nourished!
Our next PTA meeting is on Monday, November 3rd at 5:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing all the
moms and dads there. We are always looking for new people and the wonderful ideas they bring.
GODPARENT’S SUNDAY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
On Sunday, November 9th, the Sunday School will be hosting Godparents Sunday. This is a special
day for godchildren and godparents to gather with family and friends for worship and fellowship. As
always, there will a brunch following the Divine Liturgy. Donation for the brunch is $15 for adults and
$5 for children. Please call the church office with your reservations by November 7th. We are also
looking for 10 individuals to help us serve. We would appreciate anyone that can lend a hand. For
those that would like to donate to our Godparent’s Brunch, we are in need of the following items: Fruit,
5 gallons of whole milk, 5 gallons of apple juice, 15 gallons of orange juice, 6 gallons of cranberry juice.
Please drop off all donations by November 7th.
DECEMBER COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE
December
14th—Glikis J., Glikis P., Grimanis & Halikias N. Families (Lenten)
December 21st—Halikias N., Hioureas, James & Kambylis Families (Lenten)
December 25th—Jones, Haniotakis, Karopulos, Karuntzos & Kolyvas Families
December 28th—Kavroulakis, Kavvadas, Kekempanos & Kontaris Families
If any of the families are not able to host the coffee hour on their assigned date, please notify Maria
Baltsas at [email protected], or let one of the PTA Board members know. We appreciate
your support.
Angela Evangelopoulos, PTA President
CHERUBS
October was another fun month for our Cherubs group. We
went on a Field Trip to the children's farm, worked on our
abc's, and celebrated fall with a leaf painting.
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Our first Field Trip of the school year was to the Children’s
Farm in Palos Park. It was such a beautiful and warm fall
day! Thank you to all the chaperones who attended the trip
with us. The students enjoyed a real hands-on experience.
They were able to hold baby chicks, ducks, and rabbits, and
to pet a variety of other farm animals. Everyone went home
with a pumpkin that they picked from the pumpkin patch,
and wonderful memories of their first Field Trip.
Also this month the children were very excited about the addition of three new bikes to our Gym inventory!
LIBRARY AWARDS
Students check out library books on a daily basis at Archangels Academy. Once they have read 25 books they
receive an award and get to pick out of the prize box.
NOVEMBER SCHOOL CALENDAR:
October 28th ... Senses Class begins
October 30th ... Copy the Masters Class begins
November 8th …. Archangels Feast Day
Nov. 26th– 30th ... Thanksgiving Break—No School
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PARISH News
IN MEMORIAM
FUNERAL
Thomas Katris fell asleep in the
Lord on October 21st. His funeral
took place on October 27th and the
internment was at Bethania Cemetery.
Sophia Karagiannis fell asleep in
the Lord on October 25th. Her funeral took place on October 28th at
the Assumption Church in Chicago
and her intenment was at
Elmwood cemetery.
May their memory be eternal! Our
deepest sympathy to the families
MEMORIALS
Sunday, October 12th
†6months for William Limperis
and †4yrs for Panagiotis Loubroukos
Sunday, October 26th
†5yrs for Chrysanthi Charalambous, †1yr for Alexandra Papadopoulos, †4yrs for Demetrios Papadopoulos, †6yrs for Maria Papadopoulos and †21 years for Dimitrios
Priovolos +3 months for George
Athanasiou.
May their memory be eternal! Our
deepest sympathy to their families.
SACRAMENTS
Weddings
Michael Hohlastos and Kaliope
Karounos were joined in holy matrimony on Sunday, October 12th.
Mr. & Mrs. Elias Kalantzis were
their sponsors.
Dimitri Katsenis and Kathryn Collins were joined in holy matrimony
on Saturday, October 18th. Mr.
Panos Polimenakos was the sponsor.
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Nicholas Novak and Kiki Vasileiou were joined in holy matrimony on Saturday, October 25th.
Ms. Christina Voutiritsas was the
sponsor.
year’s Dinner Dance Ad Book and
Raffle.
Everyone who brought oil for our
oil lamps in church.
Baptisms
CHRISTMAS FAST
The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert McNeill was baptized on October 18th and given the name
Zoe. Mr. Labros Malfas was the
sponsor.
The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert McNeill was baptized on October 18th and given the name
Sophia. Mrs. Dana Tsantilis was
the sponsor.
The son of Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios
Petrakos was baptized on October 5th and was given the name
Alexandros. His sponsors were
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Sweiss.
The forty day fast for the feast of
the Nativity begins Saturday, November 15th. According to the
Church canons, fish, wine, and oil
are allowed until December 17th,
except for Wednesdays and Friday.
Strict fast is observed from December 18th to the 24th.
Να σας Ζήσουν!
Thank You
To the following Iconography
project donors: Ms. Eleni Sophia
Miller, friends and family members of Michaela Stameson who
donated in her memory and the
friends and family members of
Tom Katris who donated in his
memory
To Dennis Wholesale Foods and
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Paxinos for their
Dinner Dance Donation
Everyone that supported this
This year, we will once again celebrate the ‘Sarantaleitourgo’, forty
liturgies during the Christmas Fast.
It is a custom of the Orthodox
Church to celebrate forty consecutive liturgies leading up to Christmas Day. Starting on November
15th, the first day of the Christmas
Fast, our community will celebrate
the Divine Liturgy every morning.
All parishioners are called to give
their lists of names, of both the living and those who have fallen
asleep, to be commemorated during the forty consecutive liturgies.
Commemoration sheets are available in the narthex. Services will
begin each morning at 8:00 a.m.
FOOD PANTRY
We wish to thank all our parishioners and friends of St. Spyridon for
remembering our Food Pantry. As you know, our Food Pantry helps
our St. Spyridon families that have a need for assistance. It is very important that we keep our Food Pantry filled at all times, so that we do
not turn anyone away because of lack of food. If you wish to donate
food or monetary donation for our Food Pantry and Thanksgiving Baskets, please bring your items/donation to the Church office .
SUNDAY SCHOOL
October was a busy month for both Sunday School students and teachers
alike. Many thanks to all those who came out on October 4 th to join our 6th
Annual Walk for IOCC. It’s always nice to get together and enjoy nature
and the outdoors while raising money for those who are in need.
Stewardship is such an important part of what we learn in Sunday School.
Discussing how important it is needs to be part of our daily routine as
Christians. Sunday School collections are taken by the teachers in each
classroom. The younger children have been provided with offering envelopes that can be filled out and should serve as reminders that the act of
giving is an important part of who we are. Help them get into the habit of
giving. If they do it often, it will reflect in all they do.
Additionally, we have a food pantry that we ask the students of Sunday
School to contribute to. Please help your children by talking to them about
this, and reminding them to bring their can of food to Sunday School class.
Please note that there will be no class on November 9th due to Godparent
Sunday. We hope to see all of our Sunday School students in church with
their Godparents.
Zoe Kopanis, Sunday School Director
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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Dear Philoptochos Sisters,
October has left and we are thankful for a wonderful Philoptochos Luncheon and
successful Church Dinner. Dance. These events have been successful with our
Lords Blessing, our donors, support of the community, and the hard work of our
members. Thank you everyone.
Many things are on the Agenda:
Sunday November 2nd is our Philoptochos Sunday. We are having Memorial,
Artoclasia and the Presentation of this year’s Scholarship. On Saturday, November 16th, we are having our November Philoptochos meeting after the Divine Liturgy. On Monday, November 10th, Preparations for feeding the Hungry. On November 11th, we will “Feed the Hungry” at the Annunciation Cathedral. It is such a fulfilling experience for all who participate in this charitable
event. This year “Feed the Hungry” is in memory of the late Peter Colovos and
Carole Polimenakos. On December 6th and 7th, we are having our Annual Craft
Show. On December 11th and 12th, our community will celebrate the feast day of
our Saint Spyridon. In order to successfully host the reception for both days, we
are asking for lenten pastry donations and help serving our guests. Please call me
with your donations. Help is needed on the 11th in the morning for set up etc.
Our Philanthropic endeavors are only possible through your continued support
of our various events and we thank you wholeheartedly. I wish all a wonderful
Thanksgiving with your families.
With Sisterly Love, Olga Paxinos, Philoptochos President
CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
The Ladies Philoptochos has started preparing food for the up and coming Bazaar and Craft show. We will also provide several Lenten varieties.
We invite our parishioners to support
our crafters with their unique gifts for
our Christmas giving. The success of
the Craft Show will benefit our community tremendously and will assist in the many programs of the church.
Our well known homemade traditional Greek pastries will be available for our
parishioners to purchase for the Holidays. We will include Baklava, Diples,
Galactoboureko, Koulourakia, Melomakarouna, Kourambiedes and many more.
The show will take place on December 6th from 9A.M. to 4 P.M. and December 7th
from 11 A. M. to 4 P.M.
Preparation days are as follows:
November 3rd, Monday, making of Spanakopites
November 7th Friday, making of Melomakarouna
November 17th Monday, Church Service, making of Kourambiedes
November 20th Thursday, Church Service, making of Coffee Cakes
November 29th Saturday, Church Service , making of Diples
December 1st Monday, Church Service , making of Baklava
We ask everyone to help us out by baking for the craft show. Please call Kathy
Korbakes with your donation of sweets. Your participation for the above dates
will be appreciated. For more information, please call Olga Paxinos.
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97th Anniversary
Dinner Dance
On Sunday, October 19th,
over 300 people gathered as
a family to celebrate our
community’s 97th Anniversary. During the event, we
honored all the P.T.A. Presidents from the past thirty
years: Pat Katsenis, Kay Manolis, Chrysoula Alexopoulos, Maria Loubroukos, Vicki Drikos, Angela Evangelopoulos, Georgia Theoharis,
Kathy Meletis, Elaine Kouris, Kiki Gatsis, Irene Bacogiannis, Kiki Kladis, Kathy
Korbakes, Stella Parhas, Dina Makris, and Presvytera
Georgia Alikakos. All of the
honorees have served as
presidents of our P.T.A. and
we thanked them for their
many years of continued
service.
The entire celebration was
beautiful and memorable
with a lot of young and
young at heart enjoying the
fellowship. The superb dinner was generously catered
once again by Mr. Dean
Eliacostas, executive chef at
Carmichaels. Many thanks
to the Dinner Dance chairman, Mr. James Korbakes,
who along with his committee did a wonderful job
in making a dinner dance a
success. Many thanks also
to all the donors for this
year’s Commemorative Ad
Book, the donors and supporters for our raffle, the
Grecian Formula band that
entertained us, and all the
donors and volunteers who
helped make this celebration possible.
Pictures on pages 10-11
PHILOPTOCHOS OUTING TO THE ART INSTITUTE
The Philoptochos Ladies of St. Spyridon hosted a lovely outing to Chicago’s Art Institute to see the new exhibit, Heaven and Earth , The Art of Byzantium, on Saturday, October 25th. Our group, including Fr. Tilemahos, enjoyed viewing rare and priceless icons,
mosaics, liturgical vestments, architectural fragments, manuscripts, jewelry, silver and
gold pieces brought to the Art Institute from museums of Greece. Many of these pieces
have never been seen outside of Greece!
We were fortunate to have our tour led by one of our “own” – Peter C. Korbakes, a
graduate of University of Illinois, Chicago, who co-majored in history and the classics.
Peter’s knowledge and passion shone through as he guided us through the exhibit explaining in depth the importance and the influence of each piece and its’ role in Byzantine history. In fact, Peter’s expertise went above and beyond the museum’s explanation
for each piece! Our Philoptochos has always been a supporter and promoter of our
young people. We were definitely proud to listen to this young man and share in his enthusiasm for our rich history. After the Byzantine exhibit, we went on a self-guided tour of the Miniature Thorne Rooms – tiny rooms
representing various eras and decorated in fine detail. And then on to the exquisite Paperweights exhibit. Both
exhibits are very popular and famous attractions at the Art Institute.
Our group then headed to Greek Islands in Greektown for lunch and fellowship. The Ladies of Philoptochos
would also like to thank Mr. John Spiro, our unofficial Philoptochos member, for once again taking beautiful pictures of our day.
St. Spyridon Philoptochos Presents
“Antique Prayers”
A film produced by Paul Socrates Kaitson.
A narrative faith based film that focuses on the power of prayer.
Monday, November 24th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Marcus AMC Theatre *16350 S. LaGrange Rd, Orland Park.
Tickets for $5 available only at the church office.
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97TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY DINNER DANCE
97TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY DINNER DANCE
YOUTH MINISTRY
HANDMAIDENS
The girls had a great October! On Sunday, October 26th, they
had a very successful first Bake Sale. Thank you to all who
helped and supported the girls efforts.
On October 26th, the girls hosted the Youth/Family Outing at
the Odyssey Fun World. It was a great success! Thank you to
all the families that joined us for fellowship and fun. In November, they are planning to help with hosting the Inclusion
Awareness event on November 15th.
JUNIOR GOYA&GOYA
Welcome back all Goyans!
We had our first meeting on
Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00
p.m. This was when we elected
our officers of the 2014-2015
year. The officers are: PresidentIrena Karopulos, Vice PresidentPeter Panagiotopoulos, Secretary-Konstantinos Alikakos, and
Treasurer-Eraklis Labrakis.
At this meetings we talk about
various topics and our upcoming social events. Each week,
each of the Goyans are preparing and presenting a topic for
discussion that relates to something of their interest and ties
back to our faith. The social
events that we are planning to
do is to see the “Antique Prayers” movie on November 24th,
caroling in December, and a
mini lock-in during Christmas
break. We are also hoping to
take a trip to St. Iakovos Retreat
Center. The details of this event
will be announced. We are always looking for new members
to join and hope to see all
Goyans at the next meeting.
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ICONOGRAPHY PROJECT
The final phase is our iconography
project is under way and soon the
iconography of our beautiful edifice will be completed.
Only six icons remain available for
dοnation.
1. Saturday of Lazarus
2. Last Supper
3. Transfiguration
2. Miracle of St. Spyridon
5. Flight to Egypt
6. Adoration of the Magi
The cost of each icon is $15,000 but
all donations are welcome and all
donors will be recognized if requested. For more information on
the iconography project please consult the brochures available at
church or contact Fr. Tilemahos.
DALARAS CONCERT FOR SIRC
We are excited that George Dalaras, Greece’s most popular singer, will
be performing at a benefit concert for the St. Iakovos Camp and Retreat
Center on November 30, 2014, at 7:00p.m. at the Harris Theater. We are
blessed to have such an opportunity to both share our Greek musical
heritage, while simultaneously raising funds for one of the most important ministries of the Metropolis— one that impacts directly our
youth and others, who will ultimately benefit from the camp and retreat
center. Our Metropolis of Chicago has arranged with the Harris Theater
to offer group seating for those parishes or parish organizations
(philoptochos, senior groups, etc.) to be seated together at the event.
There are three levels of groups tickets offered, Level A at $175, Level B
at $137, and Level C at $100. If you wish to attend please respond by November 2nd with how many tickets you would need and at what Level.
The Level that we will request for our group or groups will be based on
the how many people choose each Level. There is no guarantee on Level
arrangements. The minimum group size is 15 people in order to secure
group seating. Thank you for considering being a part of this important
fundraising event for the St. Iakovos Camp and Retreat Center. If you
have any questions, please email or call the church office 708-385-2311.
ΧΡΙΣΤΙΑΝΙΚΗ
ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΙΑ
All Greek Orthodox Seniors of the South Suburbs
are invited to the Christian Philoxenia
hosted by the parish of
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Homer Glen
Thursday, November 6th, 2014
At St. Spyridon Church, 12307 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Divine Liturgy —9:30 a.m.
Followed by the Luncheon, music and fellowship
Free of Charge
Please call the church office at 708-645-0692
Οι κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου
από τις πέντε Ορθόδοξες
Κοινότητες
των
νοτίων
προαστίων
του
Σικάγου,
προσκαλούν
όλους
τους
πιστούς της χρυσής ηλικίας
των ενοριών μας στο τρίτο
φετινό
γεύμα
που
θα
προσφεθεί από την κοινότητα
της Κοιμήσεως της Θεοτόκου
στην
Ενορία
του
Αγίου
Σπυρίδωνα, την Τετάρτη, 6
Νοεμβρίου.
Η Θεία Λειτουργία θα αρχίσει
στις
9:30
π.μ.
και
θα
ακολουθήσει η δεξίωση και το
γεύμα
στην
κοινοτική
αίθουσα.
Το γεύμα προσφέρεται δωρεάν
αλλά πρέπει να τηλεφωνήσετε
στο κοινοτικό γραφείο της
Κοιμήσεως της Θεοτόκου 708645-0692, για κλείσεις θέσεων.
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Archangels Academy
GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm
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Archangels Academy
Greek School-4:30 pm
Byzantine Music—5pm
Greek Bible Study—7pm
GS B-Ball—6:45 pm
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9
Godparents Sunday
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25
24
Archangels Academy
Archangels Academy
Greek School-4:30 pm
GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm
Byzantine Music—5pm
GS B-Ball—6:45 pm
“Antique Prayers” Movie
at Marcus—7:00 p.m.
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Sunday School
General Assembly
Basketball at St. Nicholas
Jr. Choir
Dalaras Benefit Concert
30
Archangels Academy
GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm
Sunday School
Archangels Academy
Basketball at St. Demetrios Greek School-4:30 pm
Hammond, IN—2:15 p.m. Byzantine Music—5pm
Greek Bible Study—7pm
18
Archangels Academy
“Feed the Hungry”
Parish Council Mtg 7 pm
GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm
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Archangels Academy
Greek School-4:30 pm
Byzantine Music—5pm
Greek Bible Study—7pm
TUESDAY
3
MONDAY
Sunday School
Philoptochos Sunday
SUNDAY
6
THURSDAY
20
27
Thanksgiving Day
Office Closed
26
High School B-Ball—7 pm
Archangels Academy
Archangels Academy
Cherubs—10:30 a.m.
Bible Study——10:30 a.m.
Iconography - 6 pm
Bible Study—7 pm
High School B-Ball—7 pm
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Monastery Trip
13
Archangels Academy
Archangels Academy
Cherubs—10:30 a.m.
High School B-Ball—7 pm
12
Archangels Academy
Archangels Academy
Cherubs—10:30 a.m.
Christian Fellowship
Bible Study—10:30 a.m.
Iconography - 6 pm
Bible Study—7 pm
High School B-Ball—7 pm
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WEDNESDAY
November 2014
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Office Closed
28
Greek School—4:30 p.m.
GS B-Ball—6:45 pm
21
Greek School—4:30 p.m.
14
Greek School—4:30 p.m.
GS B-Ball—6:45 pm
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FRIDAY
29
22
Altar Boy Mtg 10:30 am
Handmaidens 10:30 am
HOPE—10:30 a.m.
Pee-Wee Ball 11:30 a.m.
Pick Up Your Cross and
Follow Me
Inclusion Liturgy
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Altar Boy Mtg 10:30 am
Handmaidens 10:30 am
HOPE—10:30 a.m.
Pee-Wee Ball 11:30 a.m.
Basketball at Sts. Peter &
Paul in Glenview—2:15
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Altar Boy Mtg 10:30 am
Handmaidens 10:30 am
HOPE—10:30 a.m.
Pee-Wee Ball 11:30 a.m.
SATURDAY
SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES
Saturday, November 1st
Sunday, November 2nd
Monday, November 3rd
Thursday, November 6th
Saturday, November 8th
Sunday, November 9th
Monday, November 10th
Wednesday, November 12th
Thursday, November 13th
Friday, November 14th
Saturday, November 15th
Sunday, November 16th
Monday, November 17th
Tuesday, November 18th
Wednesday, November 19th
Thursday, November 20th
Friday, November 21st
Saturday, November 22nd
Sunday, November 23rd
Monday, November 24th
Tuesday, November 25th
Wednesday, November 26th
Friday, November 28th
Saturday, November 29th
Sunday, November 30th
Monday, December 1st
Wednesday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 4th
Friday, December 5th
Saturday, December 6th
Sunday, December 7th
Monday, December 8th
Tuesday, December 9th
Wednesday, December 10th
Thursday, December 11th
Friday, December 12th
Saturday, December 13th
Sunday, December 14th
Monday, December 15th
Tuesday, December 16th
Wednesday, December 17th
Thursday, December 18th
Friday, December 19th
Saturday, December 20th
Sunday, December 21st
Monday, December 22nd
Tuesday, December 23rd
Sts. Cosmas & Damian, Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Agiasmos—8:00 a.m. * H. Confession—
4:00 p.m. * Great Vespers—6:00 p.m.
5th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Paraklesis—6:00 p.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy —8:30 a.m.
Synaxis of the Archangels, Orthros, Divine Liturgy —8:00 a.m.
Great Vespers at St. Nectarios Church—7:00 p.m.
7th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
St. Arsenios, Orthros, Divine Liturgy —8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis—6:00 p.m.
Great Vespers at the St. John Chrysostom Monastery –6:00 p.m.
St. John Chrysostom, Orthros & D. Liturgy at the St. John Chrysostom Monastery—7:30 a.m.
Apostle Philip, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Beginning of Christmas Lent, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Holy Confession—4:00 p.m. * Great Vespers—6:00 p.m.
Apostle & Evangelist Matthew, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis—6:00 p.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Entrance of the Theotokos, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. * Confession—4 :00 p.m. * Great Vespers—6:00 p.m.
9th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros, Divine Liturgy —8:00 a.m. * Great Vespers at St. Katherine’s Church—7:00 p.m.
St. Katherine the Great Martyr, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
St. Stylianos, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Orthros & Divine Liturgy—6:30 p.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Great Vespers at St. Andrew’s—7:00 p.m.
St. Andrew the First Called Apostle, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy & Agiasmos—8:00 a.m.
St. Porphyrios Vigil at SS Constantine & Helen Church in Palos Hills—6:30 p.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
St. Barbara, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Great Vespers at St. Nicholas—7:00 p.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas, Oak Lawn—8:30 a.m.
Great Vespers—6:00 p.m
10th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis—6:00 p.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Feast Day of Saint Spyridon, Great Vespers—7:00 p.m.
St. Spyridon the Wonderworker * Orthros & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. * Confession—4:00 p.m. * Great Vespers—6:00 p.m
11th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
St. Eleftherios—Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis—6:00 p.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
St. Dionysios, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. .
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. * H. Confession—4:00 p.m. * Great Vespers—6:00 p.m.
Sunday before Nativity, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
St. Anastasia, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. * Holy Unction—6:30 p.m.
Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church
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ΚΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΑ ΝΕΑ
ΓΙΝΕ ΚΑΛΟΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝΑ
Το Χριστιανικό πρόγραμμα της Εκούσιας Εισφοράς μας δίνει την ευκαιρία να ανταποκριθούμε
στην αγάπη του Χριστού με το να διαιωνίσουμε τις διδασκαλίες του Κυρίου και την αποστολή της
Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας μας. Η Εκούσια Εισφορά θέτει την ευθύνη για την υποστήριξη της Εκκλησίας εκεί που ανήκει, δηλαδή σε μας τους ίδιους. Ευχαριστούμε πολύ τις 330 οικογένειες που
εκπλήρωσαν τις υποχρεώσεις τους για την φετινή χρονιά. Οι υπόλοιποι παρακαλούνται να ανανεώσουν την συνδρομή τους προς την Εκκλησία μας, συμπληρώνοντας την Κάρτα Υποσχέσεως
και επιστρέφοντάς την, μαζί με το δώρο της αγάπης τους, στο γραφείο της Εκκλησίας μας.
ΑΠΟΘΗΚΗ ΤΡΟΦΙΜΩΝ
Μή ξεχνάτε ότι η εκκλησία μας παρέχει τρόφιμα σε οικογένειες που έχουν ανάγκη. Τούτον τόν
μήνα ζητούμε κυρίως μπότες, ζακέτες και παλτά για τους χειμερινούς μήνες, καθώς και
συσκευασμένα και φρέσκα τρόφιμα για την ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών. Θα θέλαμε να
ευχαριστήσουμε όλους τους δωρητές για την αγάπη και την συνεχή γενναιοδωρία τους προς τους
συνανθρώπους μας που βρίσκονται σε υλική ανάγκη.
ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΣ
Η Φιλόπτωχος Αδελφότητα θα προσφέρει και πάλι φέτος την υποτροφία των 1.000 δολ. Την
Κυριακή της Φιλοπτώχου, 2αν Νοεμβρίου, 2014. Μετά την αρτοκλασία θα γίνει η παρουσίαση της
υποτροφίας. Καλούμε όλα τα μέλη της Φιλοπτώχου να παρευρεθούν στην εκκλησία για το
γεγονός αυτό. Θα ακολουθήσει συνεδρίαση της Φιλοπτώχου. Επίσης, κατά την διάρκεια του
Νοεμβρίου θα προετοιμαζόμαστε για το Craft Show. Όλες οι κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου καλούνται να
βοηθήσουν για τον σκοπόν αύτόν.
ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ ΚΑΦΕ
Για τον μήνα Νοέμβριο η Φιλόπτωχος θα προσφέρει τον καφέ και τα γλυκίσματα στο
εκκλησίασμα τις Κυριακές μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία. Η βοήθεια όλων των μελών της
Αδελφότητος είναι αναγκαία κάθε Κυριακή.
ΛΕΩΦΟΡΕΙΟ ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΜΟΝΑΣΤΗΡΙ
Την Τετάρτη 12 Νοεμβρίου θά έχουμε λεωφορείο για τον Μοναστήρι που εορτάζει την πανήγυριν
του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Χρυσοστόμου. Το λεωφορείο θά φύγει από τον Αγιον Κωνσταντίνο στίς
4:30 μ.μ και επιστρέψει στις 10:30 μ.μ., καί το κόστος είναι $15. Τηλεφωνήσετε το κοινοτικό
γραφείο για κλείσεις θέσεων. Το πρόγραμμα της εορτής είναι τό ακόλουθο: Τετάρτη 12
Νοεμβρίου—Μέγας Πανηγυρικός Εσπερινός—6:00 μ.μ. * Πέμπτη 13 Νοεμβρίου—Αρχιερατική
Θεία Λειτουργία 8-11 π.μ.
ΣΑΡΑΝΤΑΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΟ
Το Σάββατο 15 Νοεμβρίου, αρχίζει η 40ήμερη νηστεία των Χριστουγέννων. Σύμφωνα με τους
Ιερούς Κανόνες της Εκκλησίας μας επιτρέπονται το ψάρι, το λάδι και το κρασί ως και τις 17
Δεκεμβρίου, εκτός Τετάρτη καί Παρασκευή. Από τις 18 Δεκεμβρίου ως και τις 24 Δεκεμβρίου
τηρείται αυστηρή νηστεία. Εφέτος, θά τελεσθεί Σαρανταλείτουργο, αρχίζοντας την Παρασκευή 14
Νοεμβρίου.
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΠΛΟΥΤΑΡΧΟΣ
Η Διευθύντρια του Ελληνικού Σχολείου, κ. Λαμπρινή Σταύρου και όλες οι δασκάλες, θα ήθελαν να
ευχαριστήσουν τον Σύλλογο Γονέων και Διδασκάλων και όλους τους γονείς που βοήθησαν με τον
εορτασμό της ημέρας του ΟΧΙ. Θερμά συγχαρητήρια σε όλα τα παιδιά για την θαυμάσια
παρουσίαση. Την Παρασκευή 28 Νοεμβρίου δεν θα έχουμε μαθήματα, λόγω της εορτής των
Ευχαριστιών. Τα μαθήματα θα αρχίσουν πάλι, κανονικά, την Δευτέρα 1 Δεκεμβρίου.
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ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ
Σάββατο 1 Νοεμβρίου
Κυριακή 2 Νοεμβρίου
Δευτέρα 3 Νοεμβρίου
Πέμπτη 6 Νοεμβρίου
Σάββατο 8 Νοεμβρίου
Κυριακή 9 Νοεμβρίου
Δευτέρα 10 Νοεμβρίου
Τετάρτη 12 Νοεμβρίου
Πέμπτη 13 Νοεμβρίου
Παρ. 14 Νοεμβρίου
Σάββατο 15 Νοεμβρίου
Κυριακή 16 Νοεμβρίου
Δευτέρα 17 Νοεμβρίου
Τρίτη 18 Νοεμβρίου
Τετάρτη 19 Νοεμβρίου
Πέμπτη 20 Νοεμβρίου
Παρ. 21 Νοεμβρίου
Σάββατο 22 Νοεμβρίου
Κυριακή 23 Νοεμβρίου
Δευτέρα 24 Νοεμβρίου
Τρίτη 25 Νοεμβρίου
Τετάρτη 26 Νοεμβρίου
Παρ. 28 Νοεμβρίου
Σάββατο 29 Νοεμβρίου
Κυριακή 30 Νοεμβρίου
Δευτέρα 1 Δεκεμβρίου
Τετάρτη 3 Δεκεμβρίου
Πέμπτη 4 Δεκεμβρίου
Παρ. 5 Δεκεμβρίου
Σάββατο 6 Δεκεμβρίου
Κυριακή 7 Δεκεμβρίου
Δευτέρα 8 Δεκεμβρίου
Τρίτη 9 Δεκεμβρίου
Τετάρτη 10 Δεκεμβρίου
Πέμπτη 11 Δεκεμβρίου
Παρ. 12 Δεκεμβρίου
Σάββατο 13 Δεκεμβρίου
Κυριακή 14 Δεκεμβρίου
Δευτέρα 15 Δεκεμβρίου
Τρίτη 16 Δεκεμβρίου
Τετάρτη 17 Δεκεμβρίου
Πέμπτη 18 Δεκεμβρίου
Παρ. 19 Δεκεμβρίου
Σάββατο 20 Δεκεμβρίου
Κυριακή 21 Δεκεμβρίου
Δευτέρα 22 Δεκεμβρίου
Τρίτη 23 Δεκεμβρίου
Αγ. Αναργύρων Κοσμά & Δαμιανού, Όρθρος και Θ. Λειτουργία—8 π.μ.
Εξομολόγηση—4:00 μ.μ. * Εσπερινός –6:00 μ.μ.
5η Κυριακή του Λουκά, Όρθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία, Μνηνόσυνο και Αρτοκλασία—8:00 π.μ.
Παράκληση—6:00 μ.μ.
Χριστιανική Φιλοξενία, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:30 π.μ.
Σύναξη των Αρχαγγέλων, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Εσπερινός στον Ι. Ναό του Αγ. Νεκταρίου–7:00 μ.μ.
7η Κυριακή του Λουκά, Αγ. Νεκταρίου, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Αγίου Αρσενίου, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Παράκληση—6:00 μ.μ.
Μέγας Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός και Όρθρος στο Μοναστήρι—6:00μ.μ.
Αγίου Ιωάννου του Χρυσοστόμου, Όρθρος και Λειτουργία —8:00 π.μ.
Αγίου Φιλίππου, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία—8π.μ.
Αρχίζει το Σαρανταλείτουργο και η Νηστεία των Χριστουγέννων
Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Ι. Εξομολόγηση—4:00 μ.μ. * Εσπερινός–6:00 μ.μ.
Αποστόλου Ματθαίου, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Παράκληση—6:00 μ.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Εισόδια της Θεοτόκου, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Ι. Εξομολόγηση—4:00 μ.μ. * Εσπερινός–6:00 μ.μ.
9η Κυριακή του Λουκά, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Εσπερινός στον Ι. Ναό της Αγίας Αικατερίνης–7:00 μ.μ.
Αγίας Αικατερίνης, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Εσπερινή Θεία Λειτουργία -6:30 μ.μ.
Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Εσπερινός στον Ι.Ν. του Αγ. Ανδρέα στο Σικάγο–7:00 μ.μ.
Αγίου Ανδρέα του Πρωτοκλήτου, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Αγρυπνία του Αγίου Πορφυρίου στον Ι. Ν. Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου & Ελένης –6:30 μ.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Εσπερινός στον Ι. Ναό του Αγ. Νικολάου–7:00 μ.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Αγίου Νικoλάου)
Ι. Εξομολόγηση—4:00 μ.μ. * Εσπερινός –6:00 μ.μ.
10η Κυριακή του Λουκά , Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Παράκληση—6:00 μ.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος –7:00 μ.μ.
Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος, Όρθρος και Αρχιερατική Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Ι. Εξομολόγηση—4:00 μ.μ. * Εσπερινός–6:00 μ.μ.
11η Κυριακή του Λουκά -Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Αγίου Ελευθερίου, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Παράκληση—6:00 μ.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Ι. Εξομολόγηση—4:00 μ.μ. * Εσπερινός–6:00 μ.μ.
Κυριακή προ των Χριστουγέννων -Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Ακολουθία του Ευχελαίου –6:30 μ.μ.
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ.
St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEW YEARS EVE
DINNER DANCE
November 2nd—Philoptochos Sunday
November 6th—Christian Fellowship
November 9th—Godparents Sunday
November 11th—”Feed the Hungry”
Parish Council Mtg.
November 12th—Monastery Vespers
November 15th—Christmas Lent begins
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 31ST, 2014
November 15th & 16th—Jr. Choir
Conference in Joliet
November 23rd—Fall General Assembly
November 24th—Antique Prayers Movie
November 27th—Thanksgiving
Our New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance to
bring in the New Year 2015,
will be held on
November 30th—Dalaras Concert for
our St. Iakovos Camp
December 6th& 7th—Craft Show
December 11th & 12th— Parish Feast
Day Celebration
Wednesday, December 31st, 9:00 p.m.
For reservations
please call the Church office.
December 31st—New Year’s Eve Dance
Attend Church Regularly with Your Family!
Address Correction Requested
St. Spyridon Hellenic
Orthodox Church
12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463
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Palos Heights, IL.
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