DECEMBER VOLUME NO. 324

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1 DECEMBER VOLUME NO. 324 TABLE OF CONTENTS Father s Article... 1 Sunday School News... 3 P.T.A. News... 4 Archangels... 5 Announcements... 6 Philoptochos News... 7 Parish Registry... 8 Stewardship... 8 GOYA News... 9 Godparent Sunday OXI DAY th Anniversary... 12,13 Κοινοτικά νέα Liturgical Schedule Community Events Πρόγραμμα Ακολουθιών ST. SPYRIDON HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH S. RIDGELAND AVE. PALOS HEIGHTS, IL WWW. SAINT-SPYRIDON.ORG Catechism 101 The Christmas season marks a truly joyous time of the year, and as with every celebration the Church asks us to properly prepare in order to truly comprehend the joy and meaning of the feast. As Orthodox Christians we prepare for Christmas within a path set in the wisdom of our Orthodox Tradition. Our journey calls us to the observance of fasting and charity, prayer and remembrance of the righteous Old Testament forefathers and prophets, the forty-day liturgy highlighting a great series of saints feast days, including of course the great feast of Saint Spyridon. In quiet anticipation, we prepare for Christmas Day not as an end onto itself, but as the beginning of a new life. The Word of God, the eternal Logos, becomes one with us. God decides to enter human history through His In- Feast Day of our Patron Saint Spyridon Sunday, December 10th, 2017 Paraklesis to St. Spyridon 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 11th, 2017 Hierarchical Vespers 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 Orthros & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m.

2 The Voice - H ΦΩNH Official Monthly Community Publication of St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church S. Ridgeland Avenue Palos Heights, IL REV. FR. TILEMAHOS ALIKAKOS PROTOPRESBYTER Church Office Hours:... Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone: , 2313 or 0787 Fax: office@saint-spyridon.org Web: Parish Council Officers James Korbakes...President Konstantine Labraκis... Vice-President George Papadopoulos... Vice President Frank Kopanis... Secretary James Xeros... Assistant Secretary Gus Kolyvas... Treasurer Nicholas Chibucos... Assistant Treasurer Auxiliary Officers Angelo Angelos... Chanter Toula Georgiopoulos... Philoptochos Tessie Jones... P.T.A. Kiki Kazazakis... Kentro Lambrini Stavrou...Plutarchos Greek School Jan Prible... Zoe Kopanis... Sunday School Director Nicky Glikis... Choir Director Presvytera Georgia... G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A. Debbie Petrakos... Cherubs Demetria Papadopoulos... HOPE Fr. Tilemahos... Byzantine Music Panagiotis Mihalopoulos... Iconography Fr. Tilemahos... Bible Study Tammy Stamus... Handmaidens Nick Chibucos & Labros Malfas... Altar Boys Angelo Angelos... Greek Dance John Farsatis & Zachary Bousies... Athletics Effie Papadopoulos... Church Office Marianna Haniotakis... Church Office Soteria Simantirakis... Custodian And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. 2 The Voice carnation, walking among us, talking to us, raising us to our new destiny of inheriting the Kingdom of God. Within the gloominess of human history, the great Light of Christ makes our life ever-brighter by revealing to us our ultimate destiny as St. Athanasios aptly stated: God become man so we can become god. In the Orthodox Faith the feast of the Nativity of our Lord highlights the centrality of the person of Jesus Christ. He is the Incarnate Lord involved in human affairs. He came to reveal the glory of God by dispelling all the false gods that mankind had devised in the darkness of paganism. The pagan man perceived in nature the apparent sources of life and transformed them into gods. He worshiped the sun and the moon, the rivers and the mountains. He imagined gods in the constellations and in four legged beasts. In the pagan view of the world there is an eternal battle between good and evil, balancing yin and yang, with man in the middle of it all. By deifying the conflicts in nature the pagan man could justify the conflicts within himself, leading to a dualistic view of the world where good and evil is subjective and determined by each individual. This paganism is alive and well in our post-christian world where one can observe Christmas without Christ, and celebrate a holiday without seeking holiness. The significance of the Incarnation of Christ is contained in the revelation that creation is created by God and everything was created good. There is no eternal battle between good and evil, the flesh and the spirit, the forces of darkness and light. Sin and evil are not ontological, but are rather contained in the choices of men and angels. As choices, they are bound in time and will one day be no more. All creation is good not only because the Creator made it so, but also because He made it capable of communing with Himself. Think about one of the hymns of the Nativity where all Creation participates in welcoming the Incarnate Lord: What shall we offer you, O Christ, because you have appeared on earth as a man for our sakes? For each of the creatures made by you offers you its thanks: the Angels, their hymn; the heavens, the Star; the Shepherds, their wonder; the Magi, their gifts; the earth, the Cave; the desert, the Manger; and we, a Virgin Mother. God before the ages, have mercy on us. In Christ, all creation lives up to the goodness bestowed by its Creator, is redeemed by His love and mercy, and finds its destiny of being renewed upon His return. In Christ, the only eternal force in the universe is God and He is at the center of all that exists. He is the source of life, our redemption, and our eternity. As Orthodox Christians we loudly proclaim: Christ is born, glorify Him. Christ is the gift; He is our salvation; He sanctifies our body, our soul, our entire existence just as He hoped for when He created us in His image and likeness. He is the reason to celebrate and to rejoice; He is the One for Whom we ought to be grateful. We will struggle against the pagan spirit of our time and never give in to it. We will celebrate this Christmas holiday and every holiday glorifying our Lord, seeking holiness, being good for the sake of the One Who is Good, rejoicing in the grace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Fr.Tilemahos

3 Sunday School News As the holidays approach, the Sunday School is working hard to bring the joy of the season to the lives of those in our parish. We would like to thank all students who participated in our annual clothing drive. The Philoptochos ladies distributed the items collected on Tuesday November 14 th at the Feed the Hungry event at Annunciation Cathedral in Chicago. It was a great blessing to provide these items to the homeless, as they were truly appreciative to receive them. Many of our students continue to donate to our food pantry every week. This month, we are collecting canned goods, cereal and pasta. Giving to those in need is something we should do all year round, but especially at the times the need is greatest during the holidays when we are all remembering what we are thankful for. On Sunday December 3 rd during Sunday School, we will be assigning roles for our annual Christmas Pageant. We will ask for volunteers for the various parts first, so please encourage your children. Pageant rehearsal is Saturday December 16 th at 10am. Costume assignments will take place at that time. If you would like to help, we could use the extra hands to get our students fitted into their costumes. The Christmas Pageant will take place right after the Divine Liturgy on December 17 th. Please make plans to come to the Christmas Pageant and share in the blessings of the holidays with our Sunday School and Greek School family. There will be no Sunday School on December 24 th and December 31 st, so students can worship with their families. I would like to thank the Sunday School staff for all their support and commitment. These teachers are always looking for new ways to engage the students in their lessons and constantly striving to teach their students as much as possible. I would also like to thank the students for coming and participating in their classes with a true learning spirit. We are all working together to provide your children with an excellent Orthodox foundation and hope that you will continue to bring them each week. The best to all of you and your families from the Sunday School staff and many blessings for the New Year. Zoe Kopanis, Sunday School Director DIAKONIA AGAPES - ALMSGIVING But whoever has this world s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? (John 3:17). We wish to thank all our parishioners and friends of St. Spyridon for remembering our Food Pantry. Monday, November 20th, thirty four families received Thanksgiving Food Baskets. As you know, our Food Pantry helps families that have a need for assistance. Many thanks to Stella Parhas, Becky Righetti and their committee of volunteers and donors who helped with the Thanksgiving Baskets. Our Food Pantry also helps the friends of St. Spyridon, on a daily and weekly basis. 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 Christmas Baskets, please bring your items/ donations to the Church office or the Pantry Donation Box. Please remember the bank for the needy in the narthex. Thanks to your generosity this past year we have been able to offer financial relief to families and individuals in need. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 3

4 P.T.A. NEWS The PTA hosted Godparents Brunch on Sunday, November 12th with a thankful for Godparents theme. The church was filled with Godparents and their Godchildren and together enjoyed a delicious brunch. We would like to thank the Vardalos family for donating the food for the brunch to honor the memory of Mr. Nick Vardalos. May his memory be eternal. We would also like to thank all the donors and volunteers who made our Godparents brunch memorable. On Saturday, November 18th we had 27 painters for Pallet Paint night. What a great event! On Friday, December 8th, from 5:00 to 6:30, the PTA will be hosting a Christmas party while the teachers are holding their Parent Teacher conferences. A link to sign up will be published on Facebook and Remind to help with stations and food. We are also looking forward to Saint Spyridon Feast Day on December 12th, and the Christmas Pageant on the 17th. Vasilopita will be cut on January 7th for Sunday School and January 8th for Greek School. If you are interested in baking a vasilopita, please contact a PTA board member. The last day for Greek school for Christmas break is Friday, December 22nd and will resume on Monday, January 8th. Have a great blessed and joyous holiday! Tessie Jones, PTA President This past month we had fun with apples. We made pretend apple pies and organized apples by color. The kids had so much fun and did such a great job! Debbie Petrakos, Cherubs Advisor CHERUBS 4 The Voice

5 During the month of November we celebrated our Community Helpers. We were very fortunate to have some of our students parents visit, as well as a naturalist from the Little Red Schoolhouse, and talk to us about their jobs in the community. We also had an Usborne Book Fundraiser. Thank you to everyone that helped to make our Fundraiser such a success. We are able to order $ in new books for our library! We wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas & a Happy & Healthy New Year DECEMBER SCHOOL CALENDAR Monday, Dec.15th In School Field Trip, Dave Herzog s Marionettes Friday, Dec. 22nd Last Day of class before Christmas Break, Christmas Program & 10:30 a.m. Christmas Break December 22nd to January 7th Monday, January 8th School reconvenes, Registration opens St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 5

6 CHRISTMAS CARD & APPEAL Express your wishes for the Christmas season to all the parishioners and friends through the community Christmas card. Donation for having your family included in the card is $25. We also kindly ask that you do not forget the church in your Christmas gift list. Please send your Christmas gift for the parish to the church office. FLOWERS FOR ST. SPYRIDON & CHRISTMAS If anyone is interested in donating towards the purchase of flowers for the adornment of our Church and Icons for the feast day of St. Spyridon and the Christmas season, please contact the Church office. ALTAR BOYS All our altar boys are called to serve on the feast of St. Spyridon on Monday, December 11th, at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 12th, at 8:00 a.m. We will be practicing for the feast day services on Saturday, December 9th at 10:30 a.m. Finally, on December 27th, St. Stephen s day, we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and take our annual photo, followed by lunch. Please plan to attend. ANNOUNCEMENTS Patriarch Athenagoras Awarded to Ms. Ruth Faklis On Sunday, November 19th, at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, our very own Ms. Ruth Faklis was presented with the Patriarch Athenagoras Award. Ruth Faklis's dedication to the choir has not gone unnoticed. With FORTY (that's 40!!!!) years of service under her belt, Ruth's participation and passion has not dwindled at the least. As a matter of fact, her participation, passion, participation, dedication and devotion have only GROWN through this church activity. For many years, Ruth has participated in the annual Choir Federation Conference. She has also served on the board for the Federation and this past year, Ruth served as the PRESIDENT of the Metropolis's Choir Federation. It is BECAUSE OF HER that the Federation celebrated their 60th anniversary on the day our very own St. Spyridon celebrated its 100 year celebration during the Divine Liturgy on October 15th, She sacrificed HOUR upon HOUR looking into every detail to make the weekend a huge success for its participants. Her support to the choir encourages others and it is truly a BLESSING to have her in choir and a member of our parish. The Patriarch Athenagoras I Award was initiated by the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians and established in 1996 as a means of giving recognition within an individual metropolis to meritorious individuals whose metropolitan contributions to the music ministry of the Church are worthy of this distinction. The recipients shall have significantly contributed talents and/or service to the development and perpetuation of the choirs within the metropolises served by the Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians (E.F.G.O.C.M.). By so doing, these individuals shall have fostered the aims and goals of E.F.G.O.C.M. and the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians. Congratulations! VASILOPITA CELEBRATION The Community Vasilopita will be on Monday, January 1st, after the Divine Liturgy. We ask that all parishioners and friends join us for this very special beginning for the New Year. 6 The Voice

7 Dear Parishioners and Friends of Philoptochos, Greetings! Our Philoptochos ladies have had a very busy month with Philoptochos activities and preparations for our Annual Christmas Craft Show, which will take place on December 2nd and 3rd. We are once again asking for pastry donations from all of you for this event and for your active participation in helping us during the two days, will be greatly appreciated. PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Each year since 1990 the Philoptochos Society of St. Spyridon has promoted and supported the education of our youth by awarding outstanding students in our community, with a $1,000 dollar scholarship. This year the Scholarship Committee, with the distinguished chairman, Mrs. Kathy Korbakes, recommended 2 candidates with outstanding academic achievement. Equally impressive was their involvement and dedication to community service and to their church. The recipients were Mr. Konstantine Alikakos and Miss Politimi Labrakis. Dino is the son of Fr. Tilemahos and Presbytera Georgia. He is currently attending Loyola University and upon completing his studies there, he plans to enter Medical School. His aspiration after Medical School is to participate in the Doctors without Boarders Program in underdeveloped countries, where he will offer medical service to those that are suffering and possibly even save them from the brink of death. Our young lady is Politimi Labrakis. She is also currently attending Loyola University and her major is premedicine with chemistry major. Politimi is the daughter of Mr. Konstantino Labrakis and Pamela Labrakis. Some of Politimi s accomplishments were, participating in a project that raised $5,000 to build a well in South Africa that would provide purified drinking water to the neighborhoods. She was also credited with initiating a fundraiser for a teacher s wife with breast cancer. We admire the many leadership qualities that we see in this young woman. On behalf of all the members of our Philoptochos Sisterhood we congratulate Constantino and Politimi and we believe that because of their faith and Orthodox values, both of these shinning stars will create a beautiful world tomorrow! FEED THE HUNGRY PROGRAM Our Philoptochos ladies on November 14th participated in the Feed the Hungry Program at the Annunciation Cathedral. We all experienced the joy of serving and helping our brothers and sisters who are in need. This year we initiated a winter clothing drive and we thank our Sunday School children for their participation and donation for this charitable project! PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS ST. SPYRIDON FEAST DAY Our community will celebrate the feast day of our St. Spyridon with Great Vespers on Monday, Dec. 11th and Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, December 12th. In order to successfully host the reception for both days, we are asking for Lenten pastry donations. Your offering will be greatly appreciated. In closing, I would like to commend each and every one of you, for your love and dedication to Philoptochos. Let us all continue to be Doers of the word of Our Lord and not Hearers only. With Christian Agape, Toula Georgiopoulos, President St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 7

8 The Stewardship Committee thanks our 364 Stewards who have fulfilled their pledge for the 2017 year. We wish to express our gratitude for your commitment to the Lord s work through our Church of Saint Spyridon and we encourage everyone to offer their stewardship for the good of the Church. There is still time to pledge for 2017 and make our goal of 400 stewards for the year. To you who have not yet pledged, we ask of you to commit yourself and your family to the ministry of our Church and the glory of His name. STEWARDSHIP 2017 Stewardship 2017 Progress Report As of November 26th, 2017 Pledged Stewards: 364 Average Stewardship: $378 Amount donated: $126,250 Stewardship 2014 Goal: The 2018 stewardship packets and the new 2018 calendars will be available by Christmas Day. Please help us save money on postage by picking up your stewardship packet & calendar in the fellowship hall or the church office, and let us work together to make 2018 another year of growth and renewed blessings for our beloved parish of Saint Spyridon. 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 την αποστολή της Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας μας. Ευχαριστούμε πολύ τις 364 οικογένειες που εκπλήρωσαν τις υποχρεώσεις τους για την φετινή χρονιά. Όλοι παρακαλούνται να ανανεώσουν την συνδρομή τους προς την Εκκλησία μας με το δώρο της αγάπης τους, στο γραφείο της Εκκλησίας μας. Εις τέλος, μπορείτε να λάβετε απο το γραφείο τις νέες κάρτες και το νέο ημερολόγια για το SACRAMENTS Baptisms The son of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Scumaci was baptized on November 4th and given the name Nko. Mr. & Mrs. Andy Sotiropoulos were the Godparents. The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Arapakis was baptized on November 5th and given the name Anna Christina. Athanasios Perros was the Godfather. Να σας Ζήσουν! PARISH REGISTRY MEMORIALS Sunday, November 5th +3yrs for Connie Meklis +15yrs for Ioannis Bisbikis +18yrs for Anastasia Bisbikis Sunday, November 19th +40yrs for Panayiotis Kosmas +6 mon for Betty Catsogiannis +3 mon for Dimitri Panagopoulos +1 yr for Helen King Sunday, November 26th +6 mon for Konst. Demacopoulos +20yrs for Irene Pappas +31yrs for Dan Pappas May their memory be eternal! Our deepest sympathy to their families. STEWARDS 2017 OCTOBER 26TH NOVEMBER 27TH Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Arapakis Dr. Alex Haralampopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Louie Hatzis Dr. & Mrs. Michael Hohlastos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hristakos Mr. Constantine Karampelos Mr. & Mrs. John Korbakis Mrs. Zoe Korbakis Dr. & Mrs. Makis Limperis Mr. & Mrs. Nichalos Mazarakos Mr. Philip Papamakarios Mr. & Dr. Kostas Retsinas Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Scumaci Mr. & Mrs. Ioannis Synadinos Mr. & Mrs. Thanos Stavropoulos 8 The Voice

9 GOYA NEWS GOYA held an outing at SkyZone in Orland Park, on November 21st. Twenty five Goyans came together for a great night of fun and fellowship. Thank you to all the families that took the time to come out. The Goyans also decorated the Christmas Tree during their November 28th meeting, and they decorated the front of the church with Christmas lights and our manger icon. The Goyans will be caroling later this month and they are planning on visiting the St. Iakovos Retreat Center over Christmas break. Christmas Caroling December 22nd The Goyans will be Christmas Caroling once again this year! We are looking forward to spreading Christmas cheer with our fellow parishioners. If anyone is interested in opening their homes on Friday, December 22nd, 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., for this Christmas tradition, they may contact the church office as soon as possible to make reservations. Greek Dance Troupe On Wednesday nights, over fifteen teenagers have been coming together to learn various Greek Dances with Angelo Angelos as the instructor. The group welcomes all 7th-12th graders who are interested in Greek Dancing and the group is in the process of coming up with a name for themselves and purchasing costumes in preparation for their first performances starting next spring. New members are always welcome! St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 9

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13 Final chance to participate in our St. Spyridon 100 th Anniversary Book! Are you a new parishioner? Have you been with the St. Spyridon family for only a few years? And those of you who have generations of family with us, everyone is invited to have their family included! Please don t miss this opportunity to be a part of our Anniversary Book with your Dedication Page Your Dedication Page can be as simple as a congratulatory message with a family picture; a memorial tribute to a loved one; or a story of your family coming to St. Spyridon. Remember, this book will be read by your children and passed on to your grandchildren! We have extended the absolute final deadline to December 31 st so that we can have the Anniversary Book printed in January. Cost: $150 1 page; $225 2 pages. The purchase price includes the Anniversary Book. Or if you would like to purchase just a book - $100. For more information, contact Kathy Korbakes at k a t h y k o r - bakes@gmail.com or call ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CARD ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΡΤΑ Save time and postage by joining the St. Spyridon family to wish all your friends and family a Merry Christmas. Community Card forms have been mailed to all the parishioners. Please submit your completed form with a check for $25. The deadline is December 12th. Για την συμμετοχή σας στην Ετήσια Χριστου-γεννιάτικη Κοινοτική Κάρτα παρακαλούμε να στείλετε το όνομά σας με δωρεά $25 στο γραφείο της Εκκλησίας μας μέχρι τις 12 Δεκεμβρίου. Σας ευχαριστούμε για την υποστήριξή σας καί τις ευχές σας για έναν ευλογημένο εορτασμό των Χριστουγέννων. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 13

14 ΚΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΑ ΝΕΑ Αποθήκη Τροφιμων Θα θέλαμε να ευχαριστήσουμε όλους όσους, με μεγάλη γενναιοδωρία, δώρησαν τρόφιμα και χρήματα για την εορτή των Ευχαριστηρίων. Ευχαριστούμε ιδιαίτερα την κ. Στέλλα Πάρχα που προετοίμασε και μοίρασε τα καλάθια τροφίμων για την εορτή των Ευχαριστηρίων σε 35 οικογένειες. Τούτον τόν μήνα ζητούμε την υποστήριξη όλων για να μπορέσουμε να διαθέσουμε τα απαραίτητα αγαθά για το τραπέζι της εορτής των Χριστουγέννων σε 35 οικογένειες. ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΑ ΚΑΛΑΝΤΑ Αυτή τη χρονιά τα παιδιά της Ενορίας μας είναι ανυπόμονα να συνεχίσουν το όμορφο έθιμο των Χριστουγεννιάτικων Καλάντων. Αν επιθυμείτε να έρθουν τα παιδιά στο σπίτι σας για να σας πουν τα κάλαντα την Παρασκευή 22 Δεκεμβρίου, 7:00 μ.μ. 9:00 μ.μ., σας παρακαλούμε να επικοινωνήσετε με το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας μας. ΛΟΥΛΟΥΔΙΑ ΠΡΟΣ ΣΤΟΛΙΣΜΟ Εαν θέλετε να δώσετε χρήματα για την αγορά των Λουλουδιών για τον στολισμό του Ιερού Ναού μας κατά την εορτή του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνα, καθώς και την εορτή των Χριστουγέννων, ή αν επιθυμείτε να δωρείσετε για τα μπουκαλάκια αγιασμού, παρακαλούμε να επικινωνήσετε με το Γραφείο της Εκκλησίας μας. Το Παζάρι της Ενορίας μας Το Σάββατο 2 Δεκεμβρίου από τις 9:00 το πρωί μέχρι τις 3:00 το απόγευμα, καθώς και την Κυριακή 3 Δεκεμβρίου από τις 11:00 το πρωί μέχρι τις 3:00 το απόγευμα η Φιλόπτωχος Αδελφότητα θα έχει το Ετήσιο Γιορτινό Παζάρι. ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΥΧΕΣ Ο πατήρ Τηλέμαχος, ο πρόεδρος και τα μέλη του Κοινοτικού μας συμβουλίου, η πρόεδρος και τα μέλη της Φιλοπτώχου Αδελφότητας, η πρόεδρος και τα μέλη του Συλλόγου Γονέων και Διδασκάλων, οι Διδάσκαλοι του Ελληνικού, του Κατηχητικού Σχολείου και της Ακαδημίας των Αρχαγγέλων, και ολόκληρο το προσωπικό της Κοινότητας του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνα σας εύχονται: ΚΑΛΑ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΑ & ΕΥΤΥΧΙΣΜΕΝΟ ΤΟ ΝΕΟ ΕΤΟΣ! FRIDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL Basketball for 3rd-8th grade children are welcomed to Friday Night Basketball on Fridays, 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Dean Danos and Alex Sotiropoulos will be coaching the kids in this new way to have fun and spend time with one another. This will be an intra-mural league which allows all children interested in playing basketball the ability to do so. We have also invited children from St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church on 127th & Ridgeland to participate in this new program. For more information please contact our Athletic Director, John Farsatis. Friday Night Basketball Schedule Friday, December St. Spyridon Friday, December St. Spyridon Friday January St. Mary s Friday, January St. Spyridon Friday, January St. Spyridon Friday, January St. Mary s Friday, February St. Spyridon Friday, February St. Mary s Friday, February St. Spyridon 14 The Voice

15 Friday, December 1st Saturday, December 2nd Sunday, December 3rd Monday, December 4th Tuesday, December 5th Wednesday, December 6th Thursday, December 7th Friday, December 8th Saturday, December 9th Sunday, December 10th Monday December 11th Tuesday, December 12th Wednesday, December 13th Thursday, December 14th Friday, December 15th Saturday, December 16th Sunday, December 17th Monday, December 18th Tuesday, December 19th Wednesday, December 20th Thursday, December 21st Friday, December 22nd Saturday, December 23rd Sunday, December 24th Monday, December 25th Wednesday, December 27th Sunday, December 31st Monday, January 1st Schedule of Divine Services Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Agiasmos 8:00 a.m. St. Porphyrios, * Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. St. Barbara, * 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. Paraklesis to St. Spyridon 6:00 p.m. Feast Day of Saint Spyridon, Great Vespers 7:00 p.m. St. Spyridon the Wonderworker Orthros & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. * Holy Confession 3:00 p.m. Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. * Holy Confession 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. * Holy Confession 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Great & Royal Hours 8:00 a.m. * Holy Unction 4:00 p.m. * Holy Confession 3:00 p.m. Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS- St. Stephen the First Martyr New Year s Day, Our Lord s Circumcision, Saint Basil the Great, St. Tilemahos Orthros, Divine Liturgy, Doxology & Vasilopita for the New Year 9:00 a.m. Holy Confession is also available by appointment. Please call Fr. Tilemahos at the church office. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 15

16 December 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 Sunday School Christmas Craft Show 10 Sunday School Paraklesis to St. Spyridon 6pm 17 Christmas Pageant High School Basketball at Holy Apostles 3:30 p.m. 24 Family Worship 4 Greek Bible Study 10:30 am Greek School-4:30 pm Byzantine Music - 5:00 pm 11 Greek Bible Study 10:30 am Greek School-4:30 pm Feast of St. Spyridon Hierarchical Vespers 7pm 18 Greek School-4:30 pm Byzantine Music - 5:00 pm 25 Christmas Day Office Closed 5 12 Feast of St. Spyridon Orthros & Hierarchical Divine 8:00 a.m. GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm 19 GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm 26 Office Closed 6 Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Iconography - 6 pm Bible Study 7 p.m. Greek Dance 7:00 p.m. Highschool Bball 8:00 pm 13 Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Iconography - 6 pm Bible Study 7 p.m. Greek Dance 7:00 p.m. Highschool Bball 8:00 pm 20 Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Iconography - 6 pm Bible Study 7 p.m. Greek Dance 7:00 p.m. Highschool Bball 8:00 pm 27 Altar Boy Day 9:00 a.m. 7 Parish Council 7 pm Greek School 4:30 p.m. Craft Show preparations 8 Greek School 4:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Conf 5pm P.T.A. Christmas Party Friday Night BBall 15 Greek School 4:30 p.m. Friday Night BBall 22 GOYA Caroling 7 p.m Craft Show 9 Altar Boy Mtg 10:30 am Handmaidens 10:30 am HOPE 10:30 a.m. 16 Pageant Rehearshal10 a.m. Basketball at St. Nicholas 2:30 p.m. 23

17 Παρασκευή 1 Δεκεμβρίου Σάββατο 2 Δεκεμβρίου Κυριακή 3 Δεκεμβρίου Δευτέρα 4 Δεκεμβρίου Τρίτη 5 Δεκεμβρίου Τετάρτη 6 Δεκεμβρίου Πέμπτη 7 Δεκεμβρίου Παρασκευή 8 Δεκεμβρίου Σάββατο 9 Δεκεμβρίου Κυριακή 10 Δεκεμβρίου Δευτέρα 11 Δεκεμβρίου Τρίτη 12 Δεκεμβρίου Τετάρτη 13 Δεκεμβρίου Πέμπτη 14 Δεκεμβρίου Παρασκευή 15 Δεκεμβρίου Σάββατο 16 Δεκεμβρίου Κυριακή 17 Δεκεμβρίου Δευτέρα 18 Δεκεμβρίου Τρίτη 19 Δεκεμβρίου Τετάρτη 20 Δεκεμβρίου Πέμπτη 21 Δεκεμβρίου Παρασκευή 22 Δεκεμβρίου Σάββατο 23 Δεκεμβρίου Κυριακή 24 Δεκεμβρίου Δευτέρα 25 Δεκεμβρίου Τρίτη 27 Δεκεμβρίου Κυριακή 31 Δεκεμβρίου Δευτέρα 1 Ιανουαρίου ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ Όρθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία & Αγιασμός 8:00 π.μ. Αγίου Πορφυρίου, Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Αγίας Βαρβάρας, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Εσπερινός στον Ι. Ναό του Αγ. Νικολάου 7:00 μ.μ. (Ι.Ν. Αγίου Νικoλάου) Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Παράκληση του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος 6:00 μ.μ. Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος 7:00 μ.μ. Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος, Όρθρος και Αρχιερατική Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Αγίου Ελευθερίου, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. * Εξομολόγηση 3:00 μ.μ. Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. * Εξομολόγηση 11 π.μ. 2:00 μ.μ. * Εξομολόγηση 11 π.μ. 2:00 μ.μ. Ακολουθία τῶν Μεγάλων Ὡρῶν 8:00 π.μ. Ιερό Ευχέλαιο 4:00 μ.μ. * Εξομολόγηση 3:00 μ.μ. Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΑ, Αγίου Στεφάνου, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Η κατά σάρκα περιτομή του Κυρίου και Σωτήρος ημών Ιησού Χριστού, Αγίου Βασιλείου, Αγίου Τηλεμάχου Όρθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία, Δοξολογία & Βασιλόπιττα 9:00 π.μ. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 17

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