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1 THE VOICE THE VOICE September Volume No. 288 TABLE OF CONTENTS Father s Article... 1 Archangels... 3 Back to School... 4 P.T.A Sunday School... 6 Youth Ministry... 7 Orthodox Studies... 8 Greek School... 8 Philoptochos... 9 Back to School Stewardship Community News Registry Liturgical Schedule Activities Calendar Community Events ST. SPYRIDON HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH S. RIDGELAND AVE. PALOS HEIGHTS, IL WWW. SAINT- SPYRIDON.ORG Catechism 101 Last month s article mentioned how our community is primarily a family of worship. Every activity, ministry, and function of our parish emanates from a prayerful liturgical life. As we begin the new ecclesiastical year, we are making plans for our schools, our dinner dances, our various fundraisers, youth activities, athletics, Metropolis events, and much more. At the center of it all is our worship life. Everything begins with us worshipping our loving Lord and remembering our saints. Everything leads to us coming together as God s family, to sharing in the heavenly banquet of Holy Communion, to giving thanks to God for all His blessings, to entreating Him for His mercy and continued goodness upon us all. Likewise, our worship ministry should be at the center of our life in general. Our family life, our work, our activities and hobbies, should be placed in the context of our relationship with God. With this in mind, every Sunday should be kept as the Lord s Day. As Orthodox Christians, we should stand up to the demands from work, sports, even 97th Annual Community Dinner Dance Sunday, October 19th, 2014

2 The Voice - H ΦΩNH Official Monthly Community Publication of St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church S. Ridgeland Avenue Palos Heights, IL The Voice 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 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... 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. friends and family, that keep us from making this day truly the Lord s Day. A fellow priest wrote recently that what the Roman persecutions and four hundred years of Ottoman occupation failed to accomplish, has been achieved today by Sunday morning sports and other activities. Fathers, mothers, children, the young and the old alike should honor the Lord s Day. We are Orthodox not by rite but by belonging to our Orthodox family, spending time together in worship, sharing in the Lord s banquet, and keeping our values. Answering the call to the Lord s house, to the Lord s table, on the Lord s day is what qualifies to live as the Lord s family. While the Lord s day is so central to our Orthodox liturgical life, we know that our worship is not limited to the first day of the week. Our calendar of feasts and services extends beyond Sunday with many opportunities to answer the call to prayer. In particular, at Saint Spyridon s we celebrate numerous feast day liturgies along with Paraklesis every Monday night and Vespers every Saturday night. It is understandable that a secular work and school environment prevents us from fully celebrating weekday feasts and evening services. However, there is a way that we may still give thanks to God together as a parish family. The key is being aware of the liturgical calendar. Look to the weekly bulletin, the monthly Voice, the parish Google Calendar, and be aware of when services take place. Then, wherever you may be, at work, school, or on the road, offer a prayer at the time that the church service is scheduled to begin. For example, on Monday, September 8 th, we will celebrate the Nativity of the Theotokos. We will begin Orthros at 8am. At that time, make the sign of the cross and remember what we are celebrating. In that way, it will be as if you were present in the church yourself. There is a story that a monk described to his elder about his visions of the Panagia. He would see her occasionally coming out to offer incense within his monastic congregation. The Holy Mother would cense the monks in their seats, but then she would skip some of the brothers while censing some of the empty seats. The Virgin explained to the monk that some of the brothers who were physically present were absent minded and therefore she skipped them. Some of the brothers who were missing and whose seats were empty, were present in her eyes because of their prayers and their true desire to be present, and therefore she was censing them as if they were there. Our worship life brings together heaven and earth, men and angels, the living and the dead, all come to be present when that is our true desire. It is understandable and unfortunate that our secular life often keeps us from physically being present in our house of worship. For the Lord s Day we should fight for our right to come together as a family to our parish home. On every other day, we can direct our spirit, our heart and desire to the liturgical event of the day, so we may be filled with the joy of the feast and the company of one another as God s family in celebration. Then, we shall truly be a community of worship, live up to the sacrifices of our predecessors, and challenge with hope and faith the generations to come. Amen. Fr. Tilemahos

3 Divorce Rebuilders Ministry Sponsored by the ladies of the Philoptochos of all five southside parishes, Sts. Peter and Paul Divorce Rebuilders Ministry offers support, guidance and hope to those who are separated and divorced. Meetings will begin on October 6th through November 10th for six weeks at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Palos Hills. Meetings will begin at 6:45-8:00 p.m.. This group provides a place where you can hear and discuss valuable information that will equip you with the skills and tools to help you navigate, deal and heal from issues and aspects of divorce. New insights and perspectives will help you create new understandings towards developing new personal, spiritual and relational goals in your life. Discussion, feedback and support are integral components of this program. Leader: Maria Harduvel Boyle, MA Counseling, Northwestern University. To enroll please mariaharduvel@aol.com and please note as subject: Divorce Rebuilders. You can also contact Fr. Tilemahos at the church office. ARCHANGELS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP 2014 had a wonderful turn out for our Summer Camp. We had so much fun! Our theme was I Spy and activities included coloring rice for our I Spy mystery bottles and dressing up as all kinds of different spies Keep us in mind for next summer; we offer camp for two weeks. Open to children 4 to 6 years old. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 3

4 Ms. Jan Prible Our New Director On behalf of the Parish Council of St. Spyridon, it is my great pleasure to announce the selection of Ms. Jan Prible as the new Director. Ms. Jan, as our students so lovingly call her, has served as a teacher in the preschool class for the past six years and emerged as the enthusiastic choice of the Parish Council and School Board. Ms. Jan will succeed Mrs. Anna Angelos, who, after nine years of loving dedication to our, resigned in order to take a position in the public school system. All the Archangels families and the entire parish of Saint Spyridon are grateful to Mrs. Anna for her service to our school from its founding till this year. We cannot imagine a better choice than Ms. Jan to lead our at this important time in our school s history. She is a respected teacher with over twenty years of classroom experience and a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is also Montessori certified and brings her love of science and learning into the classroom daily to encourage our little ones to observe the natural world around them. Ms. Jan is well trained in the Jolly Phonics early reading curriculum and has worked with all the previous curriculum of our school. She inspires her students and colleagues through a shared passion for learning, a commitment to excellence and the application of Orthodox values in all facets of school life. Rest assured, Ms. Jan along with Kyria Katerina and our new aid, Mrs. Sofia Malamis, will continue s tradition of excellence, and ensure that it remains an environment where your little angel takes flight. It is with great eagerness and excitement that we welcome Ms. Jan to her new position. Please join all of us on the Parish Council in extending her warmth, kindness and appreciation as she assumes her new role. In Christ, Rev. Tilemahos Alikakos WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!! Welcome back to school! is excited to be back in session with a full class. We are excited to be in our 10 th year. Our staff, Ms. Jan (7 th year), Kyria Katerina (10 th year) and our newcomer Ms. Sophia Malamis, are looking forward to another great year. Miss Angela Malfas will also be returning this year as our weekly class volunteer. On September 2nd we will be welcoming our students and parents with an Agiasmo and the blessing of our classroom. It will be a wonderful opportunity for students, parents and staff to enjoy a great morning getting to know each other. Afterwards, Mrs. Jan will read a story and the children will do a fun project. The following week we will be planting a vasiliko as we prepare for the Elevation of the Holy Cross. The week of September 15th we will begin our After School Activities program. The After School Activities program offers 10 different classes ranging from Life Cycles to Music Around the World. Dates to Remember: Tuesday, September 16th Seasons, leaves and trees class begins Wednesday, September 17th Cherubs class begins Wednesday, September 18th Music & Movement class begins Thursday, October 2nd Open House 6pm to 7:30pm 4 The Voice

5 PTA NEWS P.T.A. NEWS It is with much happiness and anticipation to welcome back all Greek and Sunday School students and families as we begin our new school year! Our P.T.A. consists of the Greek School & Church School teachers, the parents of the Greek and Church School students and parishioners who are interested in the education of our children. The purpose of the P.T.A. is to help and support the different programs of our schools. Over the years, the P.T.A. has spearheaded projects such as our community center stage, refurbishing our classrooms, and our college student scholarships. We are all looking forward to a great year filled with exciting projects and events all geared towards enriching the lives of our students and families. To keep our Greek heritage and Orthodox teachings alive, the P.T.A. is proud to offer our students and families many opportunities. Our first P.T.A. MEETING will be Sunday, September 7th at 12 noon. At this meeting, parents will have the opportunity to join the P.T.A. and hear what we have to offer. We encourage all parents to get involved in their child s spiritual and cultural upbringing through the P.T.A. Please save the date of Sunday, October 19th for our Annual Dinner Dance. The P.T.A. will hold a raffle on that date. We are looking for prizes and for your support in purchasing and selling tickets. All our families will receive raffle tickets through the children s classes. Finally, I am grateful to all our Sunday School and Greek School teachers and volunteers for their tireless efforts they dedicate to our children. I wish them God s strength, patience, and good health so that they may continue to inspire the youth of our parish. President: Ms. Angela Evangelopoulos Godparents Sunday Sunday, November 9th, 2014 Divine Liturgy: 9:45 am Luncheon immediately following the Divine Liturgy HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE Any high school student who requires community service prior to graduation should contact the Church office at their earliest convenience. COLLEGE STUDENTS We ask all college students (whether living at home or on campus) to please submit their mailing address to the Church office by September 14th, 2014, so that all the names can be placed on the Church mailing list and receive a small TREE OF LOVE In the main hallway of St. Spyridon stands a golden and bronze Tree of Love with an icon of our patron saint at its base. This Tree of Love is a symbol of our commitment to the ministry of our community. With great hope for our community s future and with love for St. Spyridon, we invite you to join the numerous supporters whose names are engraved on these golden and bronze leaves in recognition of their gifts to the Church. There are numerous ways to contribute to our Tree of Love such as to honor a friend or in memory of loved ones. For more information, please call the Church Office. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 5

6 YOUTH MINISTRIES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Welcome back to Sunday School! Our first day of class will be on September 7th. Registration is currently in progress, so please make sure to register your children. Last year, we had over 150 children registered in our Sunday School program which offers classes from Pre-School through High School. Our Sunday School is sponsoring a Walk for the IOCC on Saturday October 4th at the Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Garden in Palos Heights. The 1 mile walk will begin at 9:30am, and should conclude no longer than 11am. We are asking for a minimum of $25 per person or $40 per family to register for this event. All proceeds will go to the International Orthodox Christian Charities and their worldwide mission of offering emergency relief and development programs. Please come out and show your support for this worthy cause! St. Spyridon Sunday School has an amazing staff of dedicated teachers, many who have been teaching for several years, and others who are newer members. Whether you would like to volunteer for one class, or several, please consider helping in Sunday School, we would love to see you! If you are interested in becoming involved in Sunday School, please contact me at fzkopanis@comcast.net. Director : Mrs. Zoe Kopanis GOALS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM The goals of our Sunday School Program are: To encourage all students from Pre-School age through High School to participate in our religious education program at Saint Spyridon Church. To make our Sunday School spiritually enriching for our children. To provide the Sunday School staff and students with books and resources which inspire learning. To provide Sunday School students the opportunity to learn about Stewardship and caring for God s creation. To provide well rounded and theologically based lessons on the Bible, Liturgical Worship, Prayer, Sacramental Life, and Mission awareness. To learn how to work together with one another in the House of God. SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF: Spiritual Advisor: Father Tilemahos Sunday School Director: Zoe Kopanis Curriculum Coordinator: Irene Giardina Events Coordinators: Dana Vasilakos & Presbytera Georgia Pre-School 3 yr. & 4yr. Angie Koutsis Tiffany Grimanis Stephanie Glikis Toni Eliopulos Kindergarten Presbytera Georgia Alikakos Cindy Polyzos Xenia Kapsalis 1st & 2nd Grade Georgia Theoharis Maria Prassas Bessie Mihas 3rd Grades Rebecca Righetti Christina Voutiritsas 4th Grade Maria Mataragas 5th-6th Grades Jann Kolyvas Kathy Karopulos Nick Mataragas 7th-8th Grades Georgia Xeros High School Girls Helen Pappas Olibia Stamatoglou High School Boys Anastasios Berdusis Alex Sotiropoulos Peter Tsakiris 6 The Voice

7 YOUTH MINISTRIES Cherubs: Under the wing of the, Cherubs is a toddler-caregiver program that welcomes our young children from 6 months to 4 years old, along with caregivers. The group meets every Wednesday, 10:30 12:00 p.m.. The first meeting is on Wednesday, September 17th. The program is offered free of charge to all area Orthodox families. Registration Forms for this group are available in the church office and on Saint-Spyridon.org. HOPE: HOPE is a weekly youth program for children 3 to 6 years old, where they learn about the lives of the saints and do a small craft. The program runs on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The first meeting is Saturday, September 13th. JUNIOR G.O.Y.A. & G.O.Y.A.: Boys and girls in 6th-8th (Jr. GOYA) and in High School (GOYA) are welcome to join. Various athletic, social and religious activities are held as well as other programs. The first meeting and elections of officers will take place on Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. Junior Choir: All Sunday School students ages 7 and older are invited to join the Junior Choir. The children sing ecclesiastical hymns during the Divine Liturgy once a month, and with the regular choir throughout the year. Their first participation in the Divine Liturgy will take place on Sunday, September 21st. Altar Boys Boys in 1st grade through High School are called to serve as Altar Boys. Along with their Altar duties, regular meetings, and other programs are held. If you wish for your child to participate please attend the first meeting on Saturday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. Handmaidens: Girls ages 7-17 are called to serve as Handmaidens. Meetings are geared toward service projects that teach young girls to offer their time and talents to the church and to the community at large. The first meeting is Saturday, September 13th, at 10:30 a.m. ATHLETICS All our youth is invited to participate in the St. Spyridon s Athletic Program. We are once again combining with St. Nicholas in Oak Lawn. Pee-Wee Basketball for kids Pre-K 4th will be on Saturday mornings at 11:30 a.m. 1st day is Sept. 13th Grammar School Basketball for boys and girls 6th-8th is on Fridays, at 6:45 p.m. 8:15 p.m. The first day of practice will be in October. High School Boys Basketball will practice on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. 1st Day of practice will be in October. If you are interested in having cheerleading again this year please contact the church office. We ll have details on this program by the end of September. GREEK DANCE Again this year, the Greek Dance classes will be taught during Greek School. Every Friday, Greek Dance classes will be directed by Mr. Angelo Angelos during Greek School hours. Greek Dance students from our Greek School and other students who wish to learn Greek Dance, who are not in Greek School, will be divided into eight groups. Instruction will be given to four groups each Friday. The first session will take place on Friday, September 12th. A schedule of classes will be made available on the first day of class. The Greek Dance students will rotate in performing during the Greek School celebrations and finally all the students will perform at the Summer Festival next July. While registration is automatic for Plutarchos stude nts, non - Plutarchos students are welcome to register for the Greek Dance classes at the church office. KENTRO BOOKSTORE We are fast approaching the fall and winter events weddings, baptisms, birthdays, namedays, Christmas and winter graduations. Don t be perplexed. Come and browse around the bookstore where you will find many beautiful and memorable gifts. The bookstore staff will be happy to assist you to select that perfect gift from an array of icons, censer, kandelia, crosses, stefanothikes, CD s, plus books galore in Greek and English for children and adults. The bookstore is open every Sunday following the Divine Liturgy. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 7

8 PARISH MINISTRIES ORTHODOX STUDIES PROGRAM BIBLE STUDY Religious Education is a lifelong undertaking for every Orthodox Christian. At Saint Spyridon s, Religious Education classes have focused in the past on a variety of topics including the Divine Liturgy, the Creed, the Miracles and Parables of the Four Gospels, and much more. Our theme this year will be the Book of Genesis. The classes take place weekly beginning the week of September 22nd. Monday: 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. in Greek Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. in English Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. in English BYZANTINE MUSIC SCHOOL The Byzantine Music School of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, provides the basics in the art of Byzantine Music for both children and adults. The branch of the school for the southern suburbs of Chicago is hosted by Saint Spyridon on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. The first day of class is Monday, September 15th ICONOGRAPHY SEMINAR On its seventh year, our Iconography seminar will once again welcome new and old students to learn how to make icons. Mr. Panagiotis Michalopoulos, a professional iconographer, is donating his time to teach both children and adults the art of iconography. The Registration Fee for this class is $100 for stewards of Saint Spyridon. Classes will be offered on Wednesday evenings starting on Wednesday, September 17th, at 6:00 p.m. PLUTARCHOS GREEK SCHOOL The Afternoon Greek School is held twice a week on Mondays and Fridays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and is recognized by the Education Ministry of Greece and the FEK 49/T.B./ Grade levels are Pre- School through 8th Grade. The curriculum encompasses the Greek language, Reading, Writing, Conversation, Dance, History, Religion, Ecclesiastical Hymns, Geography of Greece. We welcome our new teacher for 3rd grade, Mrs. Aphrodite Koulis. Mrs. Marianna will be teaching the Greek Experience seminar for 7th-12th grades on Fridays, and the Culture Break classes on Mondays. Once again we will be offering Greek Dance during school hours. A Culture Break and Dance schedule will be made available on the first day of school and on our church website. First Day of Greek School Monday, September 8th Plutarchos Greek School Staff: Principal & 5th-6th Grade: Mrs. Labrini Stavrou 4th Grade: Mrs. Maria Poulos 3rd Grade: Mrs. Aphrodite Koulis 2nd Grade: Mrs. Katerina Alexakos 1st Grade: Mrs. Patricia Vythoulkas Kindergarten: Presbytera Georgia Alikakos Pre-K: Mrs. Nicky Glikis Greek Experience Language Seminar for 7th-12th grades: Mrs. Marianna Haniotakis Monday Culture Break: Mrs. Marianna Haniotakis Greek Dance: Mr. Angelo Angelos SATURDAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Altar Boys, Handmaidens, HOPE, and Pee Wee Basketball take place on Saturday mornings, 10:30 a.m. for the groups and 11:30 a.m. for Pee Wee Basketball. The groups will meet on the following Saturdays: September 13th September 20th September 27th October 18th October 25th 8 The Voice November 1st November 8th November 15th November 22nd December 13th January 10th January 17th January 24th January 31st February 7th February 14th February 21st February 28th March 7th March 14th April 18th April 25th May 2nd May 16th

9 Dear Fellow Parishioners, Kalo Mina! As we enter the new Ecclesiastical year, I wish all Kalee Dinamee while we work together again as one family for our parish and all those who need us. Philoptochos last month s letter concentrated on the Clergy Laity Conference. I would be remiss if I did not mention our most successful Festival that you all brought to fruition. The pastries outdid themselves thanks to all who baked and worked. Thanks to Kathy Korbakes for being at the helm. I PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS heard the loukoumades were wonderful. Thank you to Eleni Bizoukas, Andrea Petrakos, Pat Katsenis and the special cooks. The food section under the direction of John Angelos went well and we thank all those who signed up. We will again have the sign up sheets next year. All of you who worked before and the two days of the festival did a great job. Kai tou Chronou I am looking forward to our new year with many things on the agenda.. May the intercessions of Panagia, and our St. Spyridon keep us together working in the name of Christ. In the last few weeks we lost three special ladies. Carole Polymenakos (Pat Katsenis sister), Mickie Stameson, and Kuria Dina Deolitsis (from St. Connie's). The three of them were stoic and very gracious in there illnesses and we can all learn from their example. They will be missed, and may their memory be eternal. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: Saturday, September 13th 1 st meeting of the year, at 10:00 a.m.. Saturday, September 20th Annual Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos Luncheon at Rosewood Banquets in Rosemont. Sunday, October 5th Monthly Meeting immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Sunday, October 12th - Annual St. Spyridon Philoptochos Fall Luncheon to benefit our philanthropic endeavors throughout the year. Luncheon to be served immediately after the Divine Liturgy. With Sisterly Love, Olga Paxinos Philoptochos President Annual St. Spyridon Philoptochos Fall Luncheon Sunday, October 12th, 2014 after the Divine Liturgy, in the Community Hall Donation: $15 for adults $8 for children All proceeds to benefit the Philanthropic Ministries of our Community ΓΕΥΜΑ ΤΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΥ Η Φιλόπτωχος Αδελφότης θα προσφέρει γεύμα μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία της Κυριακής, 12ης Οκτωβρίου. Τηλεφωνήσετε το κοινοτικό γραφείο για κλείσεις θέσεων. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 9

10 On Saturday, August 16th, the P.T.A. hosted the Annual Back to School Retreat. The retreat featured many arts and crafts, and the blessing of the backpacks and a litany around the church. Many thanks to all the donors and volunteers. We wish everyone a happy and productive school year! BACK TO SCHOOL RETREAT 10 The Voice

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12 St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 97th Anniversary Community Dinner Dance St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church of Palos Heights, Cordially invites you to the celebration of our 97thAnnual Dinner Dance Sunday, October 19th, 2014 Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Open Bar Dinner catered by Chef Dean Eliacostas Music & Fellowship Donation: $50 adults $15 children under 12 Church Community Hall Call the Church Office (708) or at for Reservations by October 12th 97TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM The Parish Council is working on the Album for our 97th Annual Dinner Dance to be held on October 19th, 2014 at our community hall. Dedications are now being accepted on behalf of parishioners and businesses, as well as in memory of loved ones. Supporting the Ad Book is also an excellent way to ensure the well being of our parish and its ministries for generations to come. The Album Sponsorship forms are available in the church office and at our website: The deadline for submission of forms is October 10th, The Donation for the ads are as follows: Half Page: $50 * Full Page: $100 Inside covers: $250 * Outside Back Cover: $500 Please show your support for the 97th Anniversary Commemorative Ad Book by submitting your dedication today! STEWARDSHIP 2014 PROGRESS REPORT As of August 27th, 2014 Pledged Stewards: 282 Average Stewardship: $ Amount Donated: $109,889 Stewardship 2014 Goal: 400 Stewards The Stewardship Committee thanks our 282 Stewards who have fulfilled their pledge for the 2014 year. We wish to express our gratitude for your commitment to the Lord s work through our Church of Saint Spyridon. And to you who have not yet pledged, we ask of you to commit yourself and your family so that the Word of God may continue in His glorious name. NEW STEWARDS 8/14 Ms. Vivian Dandinidis Mr. & Mrs. Spiro Kontaris Ms. Margarita Koutsoubas Ms. Catherine Pappas Ms. Penny Poninski Mr. Iosif Tripolitakis ΓΙΝΕ ΚΑΛΟΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΟΣ 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 282 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. 12 The Voice St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 11

13 MANY THANKS TO OUR GOLF OUTING SPONSORS & DONORS! T&A Mobile Tasos Panagiotopoulos Spirrico Real Estate Anonymous Hills Funeral Home Nick s BBQ Inc. Mr. George A. Pappas Georgopoulos Ins. Agency All girls Transportation Eliacostas Painting Papa Joe s Italian Restaurant Eggman s Restaurant RBC Wealth Management DWF Food & Paper 95th Produce Market, Ltd. Tria Architecture, Inc. Hiotis Enterprises- Huck Finn BSF &L Ins. Agents Mr. Emanuel Papadopoulos Dixmoor Market Quality Inn/Bradley Hotel John Perakis Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kopanis Thanasouras Properties EBS Mark A. Besbekos Mr. Angelo Besbekos Andrew & Georgia Besbekos George Korbakes & Co., LLP Dr. Chris Kolyvas G & S Auto Rebuilders, Inc. Mr. Gus Kolyvas Dr. George Danos Korbakes Liquors Dr. Amiel Pappas Morse Fresh Market Poulos Construction Skarpathiotis Pediatrics Villa Park Fruit Market Freshline Foods, Inc. Jullianni s Restaurant Meridian Medical Associates Oak Lawn Restaurant Louie s Chop House Bon A Pit Oliver s Bar & Grille Georgios Banquets Les Brothers Restaurants Besbekos & Associates Great Lakes Bank John Lavvas X s & O s Sports Bar Pete s Produce Lucky s Drive In Lumes Pancake House Eggheadz Café Dino Labrakis & Family BAPTISM The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Perakis was baptized on August 2nd and given the name Alexia Marie. The godmother was Maria Perakis. The son of Mr. & Mrs. Rick Angell was baptized on August 3rd, and was given the name Mason Alexander. The godmother was Ms. Margarita Koutsoubas. IN MEMORIAM FUNERAL Micheala Stameson fell asleep in the Lord on August 15th. Her funeral took place on Monday, August 18th and she was interned at Bethania Cemetery. May her memory be eternal. Constantina Diolitsis fell asleep in the Lord on August 15th. Her funeral took place on August 19th at Sts. Constantine & Helen. May her memory be eternal. MEMORIALS Sunday, August 24th 40 days for Carole Polimenakos 1 year for Angela Metlou COFFEE HOUR The coffee hour during the month of September is sponsored by Philoptochos. THANK YOU We wish to thank everyone who offered contributions for the flower decorations during the fast of the Panagia, including Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Meklis, Mr. & Mrs. Pete Kolyvas, Mr. & Mrs. Joanne Les, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Charalambos, Mrs. Tasia Kladis, Mrs. Pat Poziopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Zacharias Bousies, Mrs. Martha Eliopulos and all the anonymous donors....to all the donors for our food pantry....to everyone who baked prosfora and artoclasia for the St. Spyridon and St. Phanourio s Vigils....to all the donors for the Labor Day Picnic....to friends and family members of Carole Polimenakos who donated to the Iconography Fund in her memory....to friends and family members of Micheala Stameson who donated to our Endowment Fund in her memory.... to the family members of Father Nikiforos & Presbytera Helen Tzerdimos, to Ms. Elena Reklatis, Mrs. Artemis Bastar, Mrs. Martha Eliopulos and her Family, Mr. Christos Arvanitis, Mrs. Tasia Kladis, Mr. & Mrs. Gus Dendrinos that along with many anonymous parishioners donated to our Iconography Fund over the summer. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 13

14 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 4.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. All of these icons have already received partial donations but we are looking to have them fully pledged by the time they installed in August For more information on the iconography project please consult the brochures available at church or contact Fr. Tilemahos. Η τελική φάση της εικονογραφίας προετοιμάζεται και μόνον 6 εικόνες μένουν διαθέσιμες πρός δωρεάν: 1.Η Ανάστασις του Λαζάρου 2. Ο Μυστικός Δείπνος 3. Η Μεταμόρφωση 4.Το θαύμα του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος 5. Η Φυγή στην Αίγυπτο 6. Η Προσκύνησις των Μάγων. Το κόστος για κάθε εικόνα είναι $15,000, αλλά όλες οι δωρεές, οποιουδήποτε ποσού, είναι ευπρόσδεκτες για την ολοκλήρωση του εικονογραφικού έργου της Εκκλησίας. Ελπίζουμε ότι οι δωρεές όλων θα συμπληρώσουν το κόστος για όλες τις εικόνες αυτές που τοποθετηθούν στον ναόν μας τον Αύγουστο Εάν επιθυμείτε να προσφέρετε κάποια δωρεά ή εάν έχετε απορίες για το εικονογραφικό έργο, παρακαλούμε όπως απευθυνθήτε στον π. Τηλέμαχο. All Greek Orthodox Seniors of the South Suburbs are invited to the Christian Philoxenia Hosted by the parish of Sts. Constantine & Helen in Palos Hills, IL Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Artoklasia 9:00 a.m. Followed by the Luncheon, music and fellowship Free of Charge Please call Sts. Constantine & Helen (708) by September 10th to make reservations. ΧΡΙΣΤΙΑΝΙΚΗ ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΙΑ 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 πρώτο φετινό γεύμα που θα προσφεθεί στην κοινότητα των Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης, Πάλος Χιλλς, την Τρίτη, 16 Σεπτεμβρίου. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία θα αρχίσουν στις 9:00 μ.μ. και θα ακολουθήσει η δεξίωση και το γεύμα στην κοινοτική αίθουσα. Το γεύμα προσφέρεται δωρεάν αλλά πρέπει να τηλεφωνήσετε στο κοινοτικό γραφείο των Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης, (708) , για κλείσεις θέσεων. 14 The Voice

15 SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES Monday, September 1st Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year, Orthros,Liturgy & Agiasmos 8a.m. Saturday, September 6th Great Vespers 6 p.m. Sunday. September 7th Sunday before Exaltation of Cross, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, September 8th Nativity of Theotokos, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13th Great Vespers at Holy Cross Church, Justice, IL 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 14th Exaltation of the Precious Cross, Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. Monday, September 15th St. Nikitas, Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16th Christianiki Philoxenia, Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen Church 9:00 a.m. * Great Vespers at St. Sophia Church, Elgin, IL - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17th St. Sophia, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20th Great Vespers 6 p.m. Sunday, September 21st Sunday after Exaltation of Cross, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, September 22nd Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24th St. Thekla, St. Silouan the Athonite, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 26th St. John the Theologian Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27th Holy Confession 4:00 p.m. * Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28th 1st Sunday of Luke Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, September 29th Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4th Holy Confession 4:00 p.m. * Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5th 2nd Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ Δευτέρα 1 Σεπτεμβρίου Της Ινδίκτου, Όρθρος, Θελια Λειτουργία και Αγιασμός 8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 6 Σεπτεμβρίου Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 7 Σεπτεμβρίου Κυριακή προ της Υψώσεως, Όρθρος & Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 8 Σεπτεμβρίου Γενέθλιον της Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου, Όρθρος & Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Παράκληση της Θεοτόκου 6:00 μ.μ. Σάββατο 13 Σεπτεμβρίου Εσπερινός στον Ι. Ναό του Τιμίου Σταυρού στο Justice, IL 7:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 14 Σεπτεμβρίου Η Υψωσις του Τιμίου Σταυρού, Ορθρος & Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 15 Σεπτεμβρίου Αγίου Νικήτα, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Παράκληση της Θεοτόκου 6:00 μ.μ. Τρίτη 16 Σεπτεμβρίου Χριστιανική Φιλοξενία, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία στον Ι.Ν. Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης 9:00 π.μ. Τετάρτη 17 Σεπτεμβρίου Αγ. Σοφίας, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 20 Σεπτεμβρίου Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 21 Σεπτεμβρίου Κυριακή μετά της Υψώσεως του Τιμίου Σταυρού, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 22 Σεπτεμβρίου Παράκληση της Θεοτόκου 6:00 μ.μ. Τετέαρτη, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου Αγίας Θέκλας, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Παρασκευή 26 Σεπτεμβρίου Αγίου Ιωάννου του Θεολόγου, Όρθρος και Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 27 Σεπτεμβρίου Ιερά Εξομολόγηση 4:00 μ.μ. - Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 1η Κυριακή του Λουκά Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 μ.μ. Δευτέρα 29 Σεπτεμβρίου Παράκληση της Θεοτόκου 6:00 μ.μ. Σάββατο 4 Οκτωβρίου Ιερά Εξομολόγηση 4:00 μ.μ. - Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 5 Οκτωβρίου 2α Κυριακή του Λουκά Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 μ.μ. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 15

16 September 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7 1st Day of Sunday School Greek School Registration P.T.A. meeting 12 noon 14 Sunday School 21 Jr. Choir Sunday School 28 Sunday School 1 Start of the Ecclesiastical New Year Labor Day Community Picnic 11:30 3pm 8 1st day of Greek School- Agiasmos 4:30 pm Byzantine Music 5pm 15 Greek School-4:30 pm Byzantine Music 5pm 22 Greek School-4:30 pm Byzantine Music 5pm Greek Bible Study 7pm 29 Greek School-4:30 pm Byzantine Music 5pm Greek Bible Study 7pm 3 1st day of Archangels Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm 9 16 Christian Philoxenia at Sts. Constantine & Helen GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm 23 GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm 30 GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Iconography - 6 pm 24 Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Iconography - 6 pm Bible Study 7 pm October 1 Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Iconography - 6 pm Bible Study 7 pm Visit to the Nursing Home 25 2 Archangels Open House 5 Greek School Teachers Meeting 4:30 p.m. 12 Greek School 4:30 p.m. 19 Greek School 4:30 p.m. 26 Greek School 4:30 p.m. 3 Greek School 4:30 p.m. 6 Sunday School Teachers Meeting 9:30 a.m. 13 Altar Boy Mtg 10:30 am Handmaidens 10:30 am HOPE 10:30 a.m. Pee-Wee Ball 11:30 a.m. 20 Altar Boy Mtg 10:30 am Handmaidens 10:30 am HOPE 10:30 a.m. Pee-Wee Ball 11:30 a.m. 27 Altar Boy Mtg 10:30 am Handmaidens 10:30 am HOPE 10:30 a.m. Pee-Wee Ball 11:30 a.m. 4 IOCC Walk 9:30 am Pee-Wee Ball 11:30 a.m.

17 ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΕΙΣ ΥΨΩΣΙΣ ΤΟΥ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΥ -Παρακαλούμε, όσους απο τους Ενορίτες έχουν βασιλικό στο σπίτι τους για την εορτή του Τιμίου Σταυρού, να τον φέρουν στην Εκκλησία μας μέχρι τη 13η Σεπτεμβρίου και να τον δώσουν στο Γραφείο μας. ΕΠΙΣΚΕΨΗ ΣΤΟ ΓΗΡΟΚΟΜΕΙΟ -Την Πέμπτη, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου, ο π. Τηλέμαχος θα λειτουργήσει στο παρεκκλήσι του Ελληνικού Γηροκομείου. Όποιος ενδιαφέρεται να επισκεφθεί το Γηροκομείο την ημέρα αυτή μπορεί να επικοινωνήσει με το κοινοτικό γραφείο. ΕΓΓΡΑΦΕΣ ΤΩΝ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΩΝ Το Κατηχητικό καί το Ελληνικό μας Σχολείο δέχονται εγγραφές των μαθητών για την προσεχή σχολική χρονιά. Μπορείτε να γράψετε τα παιδιά σας στα σχολεία μας όπως επίσης για τα προγράμματα της νεολαίας, του αθλητισμού, της βυζαντινής μουσικής, και της εικονογραφίας. 97η ΕΤΗΣΙΑ ΧΟΡΟΕΣΠΕΡΙΔΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝΟΣ Την Κυριακή, 19 Οκτωβρίου, η ενορία μας θα γιορτάσει την 97ην επέτειο με χοροεσπερίδα στην κοινοτική μας αίθουσα. Με θαυμάσιο φαγητό από τον κ. Κωνσταντίνο Ηλιακώστα, με μουσική και χορό, προσκαλούμε όλους τους ενορίτες να περάσουμε μιά όμορφη οικογενειακή βραδυά πρός τιμήν και υποστήριξη της κοινότητός μας. FESTIVAL 2014 We wish to thank everyone who helped at this year's festival. As you can see from the Preliminary results in the comparative table below our church had a successful festival. Although profit was lower than last year it was above our average. Raffle revenue decreased from the prior year contributing to the decrease in raffle Profit. Profit from Fest Operations also decreased primary due to higher rides expense and higher Equipment rental expense. More detail to Festival Results is available to any Steward who Contacts the Church Office. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 17

18 St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church S. Ridgeland Avenue Palos Heights, IL Attend Church Regularly with Your Family! CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 1st Labor Day Picnic September 2nd 1st Day of Archangels Parish Council Meeting September 7th 1st Day of Sunday School * P.T.A. meeting September 8th 1st Day of Greek School September 13th 1st Day of Hope, Altar Boys & Handmaidens Meeting & Pee-Wee B-ball September 13th Philoptochos Meeting September 15th 1st Day of Byzantine Music September 16th Christianiki Philoxenia 1st Day of Jr. GOYA & GOYA September 17th 1st Day of Cherubs, 1st Day of Iconography September 18th Visit to Greek American Nursing Home September 20th Metropolis Philoptochos Luncheon September 21st 1st Day of Junior Choir September 22nd 1st Day of Bible Study in Greek September 24th 1st Day of Bible Study in English October 4th IOCC Walk October 12th Philoptochos Luncheon October 19th Annual Dinner Dance JOIN THE SEPTEMBER SIGN-UP Register for the following parish ministries Altar Boys Athletics Byzantine Music Catechism Church School Cherubs GOYA & Jr. GOYA Greek School Greek Dance Handmaidens HOPE Iconography Jr. Choir